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    I think I've made my retirement decision....

    I remember reading about a study made of retired officers from the WW2 era. Those that retired to nothing, set on the porch and watch the cars go by, lasted like 26 months. It pointed out the importance of keeping busy, having a hobby and not just quitting all things i life. To those who...
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    BOHICA!!!!!!! Do you know what you win, when you play stupid games?

    Well, if you didn't have all those WTF situations to work around you wouldn't have a story to tell. Life would be dull!
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    Not all coolant drained from BX

    The cavitation you mention is not a factor in Kubota diesels..
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    Lost the Pooch

    All depends on what the collar is made of. There is a reason many horse owners only use leather for halters.
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    Farmall H restoration

    Nice work, but with the weather warming up and longer days you better be spending more time in the shop to have that ready for parades!!!
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    Need a project...L245DT

    I'm like you guys on that one thread..... retired of working on resurrection projects! ;);)
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    Need a project...L245DT

    I thought it would be a good deal if someone had an L245 and needed parts. The engine need an injection pump, he says, but that can be bought from Oregon fuel Injection for probably $450, or have that one rebuilt..
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    Need a project...L245DT

    Kubota l245dt $1,200 Listed a day ago in Anita, IA Details Condition Used - Good Color Orange Material Metal Project tractor! Needs the injection pump free’d up. Will start and run! Has new alternator, water pump and radiator. I have the hood for it, it’s messed up a little but fixable...
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    Am I too OCD or should I flush/clean my SQ480 gearbox?

    AND...don't leave outside uncovered! At least fabricate some sort of cover you can tie over the gearbox.
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    Sidekick RTV-XG850 backfiring / loss of power

    At least you have a machine that will do what you bought it to do, and upgraded to diesel. Maybe all the grief was worth it!
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    Fiddle farting around on the farm.

    I take it there are no deer that meander through the area!
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    M5N-091.... someone screwed up and it wasn't me.

    If all else fails, might try a 500# neodymium magnet permanently on the housing to hold the nut in place...
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    Stump removal & yard rehab

    A month ago I had a stump ground. It was about 24-26" and sticking up 18" or so. I cleaned every thing around the stump and it had easy access. The guy with the grinder sawed off most of the top and ground it about a ft deep. I told him I'd clean up. Took about 1 hr total, cost $100. Much...
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    Damaged Loader... How best to repair?

    I was talking with a friend today who told me about his tractor experience since I last saw him. He has a 4 year old Massey 60 HP tractor with loader. He was using a stump spade removing stumps. He broke BOTH loader arms, cracked the steel. The bean counters are saving every penny and...
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    BOHICA!!!!!!! Do you know what you win, when you play stupid games?

    RWS, those kinds of activities add to your "common sense" collection. Your frustration level helps to hinder your rambunctious use of machine! :) Good report though. Maybe others can learn from your experience.!!!!!
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    Everything Attachments - Bankrupt?

    That happened to me a few year back. Had a 280Z and had it at a body shop. I was having trouble getting him to get the work done. I discovered through the grape vine he was filling for bankruptcy. I went in to get my car, he was reluctant to let me have it saying it would be done next. He...
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    B2150 after rain in exhaust issue. Most likely problem?

    Some of the older tractors has a weep hole in the bottom of the exhaust manifold. It apparently worked on the L305 I bought. It set outside for about 4 years uncovered. You can purchase a compression test kit a Harbor Freight that has all the adapters for the gauge. Cut the exhaust off so...
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    Damaged Loader... How best to repair?

    In the two pictures the bubble seems to be much further off on one picture than the other. Why the difference? One picture says leave it alone, the other says we are off too much. If you decide to twist the frame it I'd loosen the mounting bolts prior. It could be the loader has been off a...
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    Fiddle farting around on the farm.

    I guess I have not been paying attention. You're selling a rental home you have in town? You're purchasing a neighbor (near the farm) home for your use? Where are you living now, on the farm you are going to expand?
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    What did you do to or on your Kubota today?

    Since you mentioned new to tractors, just a word of caution. When using your loader bucket always be sure those two black handles shown in your first picture are always pushed down fully so the beveled pins at the bottom of them are in the slot to keep the bucket in place. Just a simple...