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GGus1957 reacted to North Idaho Wolfman's post in the thread M6800 - 1500 hrs. Loud engine noise while brush hog running. with
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A hole in the piston would present itself with MASSIVE blowby! That chances of that are near to none. A simple compression test would... -
GGus1957 replied to the thread M6800 - 1500 hrs. Loud engine noise while brush hog running..Update: An independent diesel mechanic looked at tractor at farm. Engine starts quickly with no smoke black or white and runs smoothly...
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GI have always used parallels for chucking thin parts. Of course, don't forget to remove them before starting the spindle. 🤬 Just get...
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GI’ve seen some “home-made” or “farmerized” repairs on tractor-tires…. and I’ve seen some Quite Impressive! and imaginary ones out of...
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GGus1957 reacted to TheOldHokie's post in the thread Is this a “Never Ending Battle”?????? with Like.
Dont over think setup.. You had pre-drilled the holes. Use your tap drill bit as a pilot to position the work piece you are going to...
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GMan is the only critter that buys tools to make tools for his tools.
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GGus1957 replied to the thread Is this a “Never Ending Battle”??????.You could have either made a split arbor out of brass and held it that way with no cost. Having a Bridgeport is a great machine. What...
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GI used a single bottom plow on my old L3800 with loaded R1’s. Still would run out of traction at times. Do you already have a 2 bottom...
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GI think it depends on your soil conditions and how deep you want to go. About a month ago, I needed bare ground around a brush pile to...
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GOr another thought maybe you should consider a rotor tiller. Traction shouldn't be an issue then.
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GGus1957 replied to the thread M6800 - 1500 hrs. Loud engine noise while brush hog running..It never had a knock. I usually don't wear ear muffs operating this tractor, but the monotonous drone of mowing for hours is annoying...
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GGus1957 replied to the thread M6800 - 1500 hrs. Loud engine noise while brush hog running..Pulled oil fill cap and does have excessive blowby Opened radiator cap and no bubbles Engine runs smoothly with no noise-knocking...
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GGus1957 reacted to North Idaho Wolfman's post in the thread M6800 - 1500 hrs. Loud engine noise while brush hog running. with Like.
Start it and immediately feel exhaust for dead cylinder. Pull oil fill cap and check for excessive blowby. Pull radiator cap and look...
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GGus1957 replied to the thread M6800 - 1500 hrs. Loud engine noise while brush hog running..No holes in block or leaking out oil. Coolant was good. Didn't hit anything.
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GGus1957 posted the thread M6800 - 1500 hrs. Loud engine noise while brush hog running. in Service, Repair & Maintenance.6' Woods brush hog mowing a hay field not cut yet this year to get weeds down. Set to leave stubble 6" high. Tractor had been running 3...