Recent content by Nathan

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    Ferris Question

    I've got a Ferris 800. Have the front on the softest and the rear 2 notches up from softest. I weight 280. The seat i set just like a big truck with air. Set it where at rest i am kind of floating in the middle. I have a very rough yard. You will love that machine for speed and comfort.
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    Connecting rod bearings

    Every engine i have built has had the locating tabs/tangs together on the same side of the rod. And jenkinsr is absolutely right, each cap needs to stay with the rod it came off of. If you have them mixed up you will have to use a very accurate bore gauge to rematch them to the correct rods. Any...
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    Hydraulic fittings

    The loader cylinders are #6 ORB. They have an adapter fitting that connects to the #6 JIC on the hose end.
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    BX23S Backhoe Hyd Hose Connections -

    With the tractor off there is no flow, or pressure, in the hoses on the tractor. On mine sometimes there is pressure in the backhoe hoses from sitting. Wiggle the hoe sticks around before trying to hook up to the back hoe. Hold couplers as straight as possible when trying to connect. I just had...