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  1. 85Hokie

    MMM unusual problem on B7100

    So....was cutting grass with the ol' girl, going up a fairly good grade that has been cut a 100 times.... all of sudden ...poof - smoke and a very ugly grinding sound. clutch and pto off, limped it back to the trailer and hauled it home. Took off MMM yesterday, those who have a B7100 know how...
  2. 85Hokie

    Making of HUGE diesel engine

    Rather long video - but well worth the watch. The size of this engine is enormous - 10" pistons to boot. Amazing what goes into the building of something of this size and scope https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4uMX5mWAF4
  3. 85Hokie

    Glow plug wires/removal question

    I wanted to clean up my glow plug connections - started with the middle one first and then realized that even as I unscrewed the "nut" - it hits the intake manifold right at the end (see red dot). Nothing is bent.....so what to do???? See picture. And IF I wanted to remove glow plug(s) - socket...
  4. 85Hokie

    New Kubota Orange

    Now sure if I am smart enough to drive one of these new machines:eek::) they do look mighty impressive! I hope they (Kubota) never loses focus on us little tractor people.:p https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2l-w1V2SsnU
  5. 85Hokie

    One liners that we still use today.......

    Forgot were I stole them from! "that boy is a sharp as a bowling ball" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LCsiWL6gn0
  6. 85Hokie

    Best wishes to everyone on OTT

    Merry Christmas to all! And may all have a safe holiday! Enjoy the time with those that we only get to see once in a while! And those we see everyday.;)
  7. 85Hokie

    Newer floor mat for "older" BX25

    A while back, Paul Short posted a youtube video about replacing the floor mat on his BX25D, rather simple install. Did a little research then, but could not find the mat in the US. Now it is easily available. Messicks and Colemans both have them. Total cost is about $80 shipped...
  8. 85Hokie

    What is going on?

    Had this pop up after a lengthy post........ then the post disappeared that I typed up ! Went and posted another post - did not have any problems..... so - obviously this is due to the huge amount of spam(s) so - is this something we are going to see more of? edit : after paying attention...
  9. 85Hokie

    Lake traffic undercutting retaining wall

    Guys - Girls, I got a problem that I need someone with experience on this to lend me a hand. Back in 2001 I bought some property on a large lake here in VA, gorgeous place, then it was a shoreline. AT THE TIME the water had receded almost 5 feet!! WHICH was very rare! While this was going...
  10. 85Hokie

    Fuel Filters on the BX series

    Gonna be a long post, so be forewarned!:eek: There have been a many a forum written on the fun replacing those wonderful BX series fuel filters! (Inject sarcasm:p) I had some time on my hand, so I said wtf, time to change those @#$%@%@ filters! I had seen Paul do it in a video, and several...
  11. 85Hokie

    Canopy and Lights

    After a couple of years of "looking" for a good canopy, and finding many, but all of them north of $300. I decided to "build" one! Lil Foot lit the fire under my butt ! (thanks Lil Foot:)) We were talking about finding an old golf cart top and working with that......so, I did a little digging...
  12. 85Hokie

    Wonder if he has PTO problems?

    And we thought a MMM was a neat tool!:D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pla06PO6Odk
  13. 85Hokie

    Filter for BX series

    After hearing a lot of concerns over the problems with debris getting into the BX series diesel tanks, I decided to try an experiment. I have been filtering my fuel via a teflon filter than damn near blocks all - including water! I have never had a problem with a clogged filter to date! OK -...
  14. 85Hokie

    Lubricants - everything you wanted to know!!!

    great modern marvel series on how "oil" is made and how it works!;):) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcFTRA6b0BY
  15. 85Hokie

    Comparing Orange to Green

    Ran across this by accident, interesting to say the least. Somewhat surprising too! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6Nqs8K6LgQ&feature=youtu.be&utm_source=Messicks+Master+List&utm_campaign=e94b603272-May-24+Email&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_acee3048b5-e94b603272-195269481
  16. 85Hokie

    Toro Reel Mower acting weird

    We have a reel mower we cut athletic fields with here at school, a toro reelmaster 2600-D with a 3 cyl perkins diesel, run and cuts like a champ. Our athletic director typically cuts grass, she seems to work too hard doing that....thats another long story... anyway - she came to me say that...
  17. 85Hokie

    Mouse scrolling not working on OTT?

    Anybody have problems once on a page that the scroll control on the mouse seems to stop working? It works on every other page, yet OTT it seems to work and then quit working ....... this happens on two machines that I am on......mmmmmm...
  18. 85Hokie

    Searching using google INSIDE OTT

    How many times have we searched for "filter" and not got any results inside of OTT? OR due to the search mechanics - words too short will not work? Using google.com type this: (place the word site: in front) site:w w w.orangetractortalks.com (then topic of search) (no space b/w www)...
  19. 85Hokie

    FEL control seems a little sloppy!

    After a good day of work yesterday (been crazy warm here) the ol BX25D took a bath an had a good clean up and greasing. Noticed the FEL stick seemed a little out there - as if it was too far to the right - more so than usual. Taking the cover off and with some good light - low and behold -...
  20. 85Hokie

    BX 2370 - Boot replacement

    Ok - rather than give a little help - I need it.... Cleaned the ol girl off today, and powerwashed all the grease and dirt off too. Regreased all the zerks and then said - let me take a look see under the ol girl and check out any sticks that might have taken up shop in the under armor...