Recent content by John T

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    BX23S Loader Valve Leaking

    In my experience on my 2017 I found that the manifold itself did not sit 100% flush..... and the locking mechanism did not put pull pressure on the 2 manifold mating pieces... evenly. To sum up, It's a sh*tty design. I went with individual pioneer connectors and never looked back.... no...
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    When is additional weight too much weight?

    your Literature is for an M4700 we are talking about a small BX
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    When is additional weight too much weight?

    I didn't watch the video.... I can't stand some of these youtube yahoos... Anywho, my BX23S came from the dealer with Liquid calcium/ballast in the rear (turf) tires. I recently bought a second set of R4 tires for winter/spring ... NO Ballast. I don't see a difference in traction or...
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    How NOT to do a hydraulic oil change...

    That picture is NOT from the 40's
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    How NOT to do a hydraulic oil change...

    Whats the big deal? Popular Science said it was OK back in 1963. .
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    Installing a new lawn

    In Connecticut I've had good luck with the Kentucky 31 tall fescue... ( UNCOATED ) but the price has gone up to about $110 a 50# bag coated stuff is cheaper... but your getting less seed.... you are paying for filler. I forget exactly, but if you read the bag it tells you what % is seed vs...
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    Installing a new lawn

    I also see "forage" seed for sale at tractor supply..... I'm sure it's considered weeds but maybe if you keep it cut low.... ? For my Lawn..... the older I get, the weeds and I have come to an understanding... as long as it's green.... It can stay. :ROFLMAO:
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    Oil pan Plug thread size

    FWIW... My 1998 Jeep XJ oil drain plug is 1/2"-20 (takes a 5/8" wrench) 4.0 engine. factory stock
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    Oil pan Plug thread size

    Thats the first Fumoto valve I've seen with the litlle plastic protector.... That must be something new... ? I don't remember the originals having the plastic clip. I never liked those for that reason.... on any vehicle. If that dump lever gets caught on a stick or anything.... And...
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    Installing a new lawn

    yeah, The soil is still warm from the summer and that helps tremendously. spring planting, The air might be warm but the earth is still too cold for germination
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    Installing a new lawn

    Make sure you read the Label carefully when buying grass seed.... especially cheap $ and/or "contractor" seed. Make sure you are buying PERENNIAL seed. (or a high % of perennial) annual seed is cheaper but it will die over the winter and you will be re-seeding next spring. I think most all...
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    Did I do ok ?

    the year 2017.... I bought a new BX23s with 60" MMM and backhoe thumb for 21k out the door. But since then,,, a comparable 23s is about 30k so I've heard..... anyway... I think you did ok.
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    Semi over Ohio river

    I made NO negative comments. Your perception is negative. shame on you. :LOL:
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    Semi over Ohio river

    That explains a LOT