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torch replied to the thread Got to see the Big Boy today..That brings back memories of watching the steamers prep at the round-house near the stockyards as a young boy. Hours of noise and... -
torch replied to the thread Clutch replacement.That's more for assembling a shaft itself; U-joints have to be in phase with each other. But if you are not disassembling the shaft then...
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torch replied to the thread Very bizarre engine stop.Outside? Doesn't the hose fit over the fitting? The description specifies "Fits 28MM I.D. Hose". From that I would think the important...
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torch replied to the thread Homemade joystick conversion.Nicely done Sir!
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torch replied to the thread To those looking for 20.5x8-10 tires.No difference in gearing. Kubota just sized the tires for each to match the tractor's gearing. My guess is that they geared it for a...
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torch replied to the thread To those looking for 20.5x8-10 tires.The Ag tires used different rims. They were never available in the same size as the turfs. Turf tires are wider to put less pressure on...
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torch replied to the thread Online parts in canada.Depending on what you are after, Kooy Bros. might actually be faster. Shipping from someone closer could reduce shipping time from...
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torch replied to the thread Online parts in canada.Kooy brothers in Toronto is a reputable dealer. They seem to get stuff from Kubota within 2 days and they do ship. But I don't think...
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torch replied to the thread To those looking for 20.5x8-10 tires.Just to be clear here: You have a 4wd tractor and are looking for 20.5×8.00-10 ? Lots of options in the previous 2 pages. I personally...
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torch replied to the thread Got some advice for a “3 way” ……….(from my wife…;)…..(she thinks it’s better in the front, not the rear?).Woodruff keys are an alignment tool. They are supposed to be softer than the parts they are aligning.
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torch replied to the thread A bit of a long rant. They don't build pickup trucks like they use toooooo..Not limited to GM or pickup trucks... 38 years ago I'd respond to a collision and sort out the dead from the seriously injured. The...
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torch replied to the thread Valve stem damage using washer fluid as ballast.The "no ballast with backhoe" recommendation makes sense. Not so much from a machine damage perspective as from a soil pressure...
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torch replied to the thread Valve stem damage using washer fluid as ballast.The tires are rubber too. So long as the liquid is compatible with the tires, the stems should be fine. Even metal stems use rubber...
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torch replied to the thread Valve stem damage using washer fluid as ballast.Well THAT would have been nice to know 10 years ago! <lol> I pumped mine via the standard stem after removing the core. I did buy a...