Forum Replies Created
-
Posts
-
I have the HF Quick Hitch. For me it was not really worth the time spent on it. The distance between the lift pins was too close to allow easy hookup. I spread them apart somewhat and it sorta worked. An important part missing when I bought mine at HF was the Top Link hook. Others may have had better luck, but now mine sits unused. I don’t have to change implements daily so I just plan on spending a little effort when I do. I work alone and use a digging bar for leverage when maneuvering/connecting implements. Lots of discussion on here a few years ago about this hitch, don't remember if there was a consensus reached or not! BG
bolts are tight. I guess i am more used to steel fuel pipe that doesn't leak unless you mess with it. The JM has braided flexible line . I reversed the fuel line, both ends are the same, and sure enough the leak gained in volume at the “new” location. Ordered a new line Thanks for the reply. BG
I never take mine out of 4wd. I'm never on hard road and it's hilly where I live. I've done considerable amount of gravel spreading this way and I know it's very risky but I end up needing 4wd either way. I did install braces from the loader mounts to the rear to help stop any pushing and stress on the bell housing. I think that has helped prevent that dreaded bell housing crack! But I'm knocking on wood and keeping my fingers crossed! BTW mine is a 2006 JM 284. I worry about tipping as much as anything. I need to put the tires in a wide stance, just have very limited tractor time. BG
Thats a really late frost date. My friend grows traditional tomatoes that are not the hybrid variety, can't think of the propername , but last year he grew purple tomatoes that were delicious. Here in this area the Amish have the greenhouse market since they have the big family's /labor needed. I enjoy walking thru the greenhouses early every spring, that's why I want one. BG
Tin, Just curious , Do you use your greenhouse commercially or home use? I haven't done much gardening for years, but I plan on it if I ever get to retire. BG
Try Grainger.com Their local store told me they could get any bearing ever manufactured. They did find a match for my 1954 Trojan loader wheel bearing. BG
I rebuilt one of my loader cylinders and had some success. I attribute my partial success to the fact that I don't know what I'm doing. However , it did slow down the leak considerably and wasn't too hard. Unfortunately I read after I fininshed that boiling the new seals in water before attempting to install helps alot. I had alot of trouble fitting them in place and heating them in very hot water just before attempting to install would probably have helped alot. Be careful to keep all grit away from cylinder and keep it clean. I found ,too late , some good video on U Tube. Good Luck bg
My brakes are shot from locking them on and forgetting to unlock them. Someone on here put a trouble light on the dash to warn them when the brakes were applied. Now i just drop my loader bucket when I want a parking brake! BG
My splitter runs in a loop on my existing pump on my JM 284. It works well,and has plenty of power, but it is a little slow to cycle. I work alone and only split for my own use so this setup works well for me. And the price was right since I got it in a trade for rebuilding & recovering a computer for someone! If i were starting from scratch I would buy one with a gas engine , just for the convenience . Just my 2 cents. BG
