Recent content by Nelsonaragon

Yeah, luckily I don't plan on dogging this thing too much. I'll just be mowing our grass (likely with a 48 inch finish mower) and towing a fairly light utility trailer around our property. I know it's just a band-aid for now, but what about upping the weight and trying a 40 weight diesel oil...

Awesome feedback from all of you, TY!!!! That was my original inclination - as long as the engine was getting SOME pressure and lubrication (and really, as long as it doesn't overhear) it was probably good enough. I can totally relate with not losing any sleep - what do they say, don't let...

Hey everyone...noticed that my tractor was missing the hitch plate below, so I was able to find one on ebay for next to nothing. My question comes in regard to attaching it to the tractor. I noticed that there's a matching triangular flat section under the differential that matches the...

Thank you both. The flickering needle really only happens at WOT when the whole darn thing is vibrating like mad. If I let her idle the overall vibration in the tractor calms down and the needle seems to stay in one place. I drained the oil I had in there and replaced it with 30w oil today and...

Been reading a lot over the last couple of days regarding the dreaded cam plug. I recently purchased a new to me 79' B7100 and after adding both an oil pressure and temperature gauge, I noticed that my oil pressure appears to be low. I ran the tractor the other day at idle for about 20 minutes...

that's perfect! Thank you everyone for your help!!!

The interesting thing is that the actual picture they have on the Messick's website doesn't look anytning like the illustrated pin bolt. I'm wondering if maybe just using a 1/2" bolt and some 3/4" bushings will do the same function?

Thanks! Is there a particular length that most people use with B7100s? I honestly only bought them this long since someone on here had recommended that particular kit. I only plan on using a 48 inch finish mower with it...

New to the foru, but been reading for some time. I am the owner of a new to me 1979 B7100. When I got the tractor home I noticed (after reading for a while) that I was missing the 3 pt hitch lower arms. I read somewhere on this forum to purchase a set from Weavers (item # 7825-1112, 23.5 inch...