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  1. Old Machinist

    L vs LX

    Sounds like you are looking at 25HP range to avoid DPF. I think the new LX isn't any different than the old LX in that HP range. They basically just changed the number to LX2520 from LX2510. The larger HP LX got the quieter Hydro trans.
  2. Old Machinist

    Who Made My Blade?

    No clue on make but I can say I'm not a fan of the slotted channel design on the back. I have a Kodiak blade with that and it will work it's way loose and slide to one side and become unlevel if you angle it. It even has much larger bolts than this one does. After the last time I used it I set...
  3. Old Machinist

    Diesel transfer tank

    Make sure and get an auto shutoff nozzle. I upgraded mine last year and it is a game changer for filling hard to see fluid levels. I see a few sets with 12V pumps that include the auto shutoff nozzle for 100 bucks on Amazon.
  4. Old Machinist

    3rd party filters

    Dealer claimed aftermarket trans hydro filter would cause the transmission to overheat.
  5. Old Machinist

    I need help everyone.

    The headlights and hood don't look any different than my LX but the center mounted curl cylinder would make it a different model. The keys can be tricky. My tractor has a different key for the ignition and cab door locks. Either will go in the ignition and turn but only the ignition key will...
  6. Old Machinist

    What is Messick's Smoking

    I think their shipping calculations may be a web design issue. It may be lower if you call them but I don't bother. Local dealers are the only way to go for fluids. They are heavy and require hazardous material shipping rates.
  7. Old Machinist

    How often do you change your air filter?

    If it doesn't come clean from blowing out I replace it. I have a Works blower with fairly low volume and a small curved outlet that fits down inside both filters. I will run it inside and move it up and down and around till I don't see anything else coming out then blow the outside at and angle...
  8. Old Machinist

    Quick hitches, adjustable widths, or Cat1 adapted to a bit narrower than Cat1 ?

    I had a non standard disc harrow once I used this method on to fit my CAT1 quick hitch. I stacked lock washers on to space out the pins. Not sure what to say on your arms. The tractor isn't optional CAT2 is it?
  9. Old Machinist

    Stinkin cart tires.

    I haven't used it in a while but I use to buy the generic fix a flat stuff to inflate lawn tractor tires. I had one that had the stuff oozing out between all the tread nubs but it held pressure through the season. I picked up a used Gorilla Cart some years back that have what looks like the...
  10. Old Machinist

    Pneumatic Vs Cordless

    Check out this review on the DeWalt DCF900. o_O For a few grand you can get one of the Hytorc impacts they used to set the torque specs with.
  11. Old Machinist

    Pneumatic Vs Cordless

    That's some impressive specs on that tool. https://www.dewalt.com/product/dcf899b/20v-max-xr-high-torque-12-impact-wrench-detent-pin-anvil-tool-only I have to wonder how much torque a 1/2" anvil can take before it breaks?
  12. Old Machinist

    Pneumatic Vs Cordless

    Pneumatic requires more than just the gun for that kind of torque. You will also need a high volume of air. I have a 1" HF air wrench. I encountered a hydraulic piston bolt it couldn't touch with my small compressor and 3/8" hose and fittings. I couldn't even budge it with a 6 footer cheater...
  13. Old Machinist

    Diesel Fuel Additives?

    I have had to clean algae out of tractors I bought used and it was no fun. Since I've begun storing fuel I treat every delivery with Biobor JF and have not had a single problem with algae growth. I'm not in a climate that normally has to worry about jelling but we had one bad winter I used the...
  14. Old Machinist

    Chain box for L2502

    Nice job! Having chains on board is very handy. Cobalt drill bits are a game changer for drilling. I bought a small set up to 3/8" and have a couple of individual sizes in 1/2" and 5/8". X2 on hole saws for larger holes. I have mounted metal ammo boxes on my small tractors to keep chains in. I...
  15. Old Machinist

    Diesel transfer tank

    Been down this rabbit hole. Started with two 55 gallon steel drums that started to form surface rust inside. Switched to white plastic drums and had one crack on me. Fortunately it cracked above the fuel level. After that I found a 100 gallon aluminum tank off a Freighliner truck at the salvage...
  16. Old Machinist

    OK smart guys answer me this

    X2 Download the manual for your loader and look under the rear ballast pages. This is what the page has for my LA535:
  17. Old Machinist

    3 point rakes

    The tines on the Vevor rake are what you get on a landscape rake. The frame on the Vevor rake looks to be very thin and lightweight. I have a landscape rake that was built way better than that and managed to bend and break it to the point I had to buy heavy angle and rebuild it. What you may...
  18. Old Machinist

    Lx3310 Strong Exhaust smell/odor

    I bought mine with 200 hours on it and it was constant when I got it. I have about 70 hours on it now and it seems better. I have a couple years left for eligibility so I am going to wait a little while longer before trying to get the fix as fails done. Maybe it's just something in the DPF that...
  19. Old Machinist

    Using the drawbar to pull a trailer

    I've never heard any concerns about pulling anything with the 3pt. What do you suppose it's doing when you pull a plow, box blade with rippers, tiller, etc? I don't use my drawbar and leave it off the tractor. It limits my turning ability because the attachment point is inside the tires. I use...