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  1. olthumpa

    Splitting a L3830HST

    My cousin has a L3830HST that is leaking fluid from the clutch housing part number 070 (plug kit). His questions : !), how difficult is it to split this tractor? 2) how difficult to replace any leaking seals? 3) any special tools needed to complete the job? 4) about how many hours to...
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    What a week! ! !

    Last Wednesday morning, (00:05), my brother in-law died of a massive hart attack on the front steps as his wife was going to take him to the hospital. Friday my wife flew to Chesapeake Va. to be with her sister and help her out. Saturday night during dinner her sister, 12 years younger then her...
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    Something to remember before and after this election

    Red Skelton's Pledge of Allegiance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZBTyTWOZCM
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    L275 lost all hydro today = $0.42 fix

    For several weeks my hydro's have been getting weaker and slower to respond when the tractor was first started. Well, this morning they would not work at all so putting off digging into them any longer was not an option. The clue for me was the slow to respond when the tractor was first...
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    Young wolfman

    That would be Wolfman Jack. ;) :D
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    Mappy Mothers Day

    I would like to wish every mother on OTT and everywhere else a great and wonderful Mothers Day! Thank you for everything you have done.:) olthumpa
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    Tire repair

    Duplicate post - deleted.
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    Tire repair

    Wel l l l l l ! It is off to the tire shop to have a new tube put in one of the rear tires. Somehow managed to damage the valve stem. :mad: After all, it is only money - something that seems to be in short supply.:(
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    Oh nuts

    About two weeks ago I switched the rear tires from the max out configuration to the max in configuration to make the rear footprint narrower. I have used the tractor for various things since then. Sunday and Monday, (yesterday), I have been pulling the disc harrows. After about 3 1/2 hrs...
  10. olthumpa

    Race YA

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMsTto6S770
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    Joy ride

    dat u skeets :eek: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2QJEByhHiE
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    RC? from when the tractor was new

    My L275 manual specifies 7-16 R1 front tires and 11.2-24 R1 rear tires. It has alwayse had 12.4-24 R1 on the rear but has never had a binding problem in 4X4. Currently has: 12.4-24 6ply R1 HI TRAC LUG TL on the rear http://www.titanstore.com/info/48D614 7-16 6 ply R1...
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    Anyone use one: IPA Grease Joint Rejuvenator

    IPA Grease Joint Rejuvenator Professional Model Just wondering if anyone has any experience with one of these and how they worked, or did not work...
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    Fuel Comparison Calculator for Home Heating

    Fuel Comparison Calculator for Home Heating How much does it cost you to heat your house using different fuel sources. http://nepacrossroads.com/fuel-comparison-calculator.php
  15. olthumpa

    Looking for imput on an inexpensive plasmer cutter

    As the title says, I am considering getting an inexpensive plasma cutter in the future. It would be just for DYI projects and would not see a lot of use. I do not want to/can't spend allot for one. I do not know what to look for in one/functions that make it more useful and what is just bells...
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    Impact wrenches - need imput

    I am considering purchasing a: AIRCAT 1000-TH 1/2-Inch Composite Air Impact Wrench With Twin Hammer Mechanism. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. I can get it for $129 right now. I would like an IR but can not justify the price for my use. Recently replaced 2 captured rotters an a...
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    Recomendations for oil psi and water temp gauges

    I am looking for recommendations for oil psi and water temp gauges - some that you have used. I installed 2 Sunpro gauges and both failed within 4 mths. :mad: I now have two 2" holes :eek: in my dash that need filling. Mechanical or electric are both ok with me. Not looking to spend allot of...
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    Steel SYSTER Scarborough Me.

    Steel SHYSTER Scarborough Me. Goldstein Steel Co 36 Running Hill Rd. Scarborough, Me. 04074 (207) 839-3411 https://plus.google.com/115017061737089849208/about?hl=en Last Friday I called Goldstein Steel to get a quote on some steel and to make sure they had it in stock...
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    TSC Majic Paint

    Has anyone used TSC Majic Paint in the gallon can and how did it work for you? I got a gallon of their gray primer, a gallon of the orange, their hardener and their thinner. Let me start by saying that I am not a body or paint man. I sand blasted the fenders, dash and hood/bonnet. I then...
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    Help finding link to box scraper with guage tire.

    Someone on OTT started a thread about modifications to a box scraper where they added a tire to the back of it to help in leveling out gravel. I have done several searches without any luck and OTT is running so slow for me today that continuing to do searches is impractical. If anyone remembers...