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RE: general area I was relieved to see the motorbikes. I was wondering before I saw the pics what you would do out in the middle of nowhere in the case of a breakdown on the truck. What was the daytime temps? See any rattlers? Your set up looks very well thought out. And thanks for the...

Hey 1075, thats a load to pull! Did the tractor tandems hop at all pulling from a dead stop?Just curious. I never saw someone pull two dueces. Also that disgruntled duece ... she was insulted by the towbar. :( :oops:

RE: Clean Up The trucks name ?? Miss Piggy?

The green disease has become epidemic.Another one to catch it Welcome to the imfirmary.We love it here! :driver:

RE: Actually found 2 deuces in Canada!!! How much should I o That sounds too good to be true.Buy them both. Sell one. 8)

Take some time to dig with it. With a machine that old its likely that many things need work. There usually are leaks but mostly the hydraulics and engine should be the most concern.I had a Ford 4500 backhoe that was a clunker but it did the job. The power steering I could not get to work. Had...

All of my fieldstone work was done with a garden tractor and little trailer, It took years. I only now have the dumper for this. My body is starting to object over this kind of work but so what, I just take it slower.I was thinking back to when I operated a masonry business and all I had was a...

Been sorting dirt and rocks, for fieldstone walls and I have a nice amount for a future project or two.

Sarge , be safe, and it sounds like fun! Perhaps we should refer to you as Evel Kineeval the 2nd?

Maybe he had long hair then?

O.K. seriously, If aperson was to filter used motor oil without pressure , using gravity, does the oil pass through the filter bag real slowly or can it be done in say 15 minutes for about 5 gallons?I have plenty of used motor oil.... And next question, can this filtering be done on the side...

What micron is pantyhose? I know where I can rob a few old pairs. Dont tell my wife.

Thanks for the pictures. Alot of beautiful restoration jobs there. I may get my M211 ready for next year's July 4th parade in Montrose , Pa. Its a huge parade for the county.

Man!! I was alone, no one around. As usual I have to do everything myself. My wife was extremely nervous abt it so I did it when she wasnt around. Soooo, thats why no pics. When I get the big ole beast loader running again, I will bring it down the hill and hook a chain on it and take a picture...

My loader starter, quit working late last year, was downhill about 400 feet down a steep hill. I wanted it up at the garage to fix it, needed air tools and droplite etc. Brought two of my strongest chains and the M51A2 down and hitched it up to the front frame of the truck and pulled it...

My bet is fuel filter or water separator if it has one! :popcorn:

The five ton is fun to drive with the power steering especially,enjoy . It turned out good.

Way back there was an article in a m.v. mag about the different types of tire beads. Gee, make sure before you do it, I seem to remember a difference looking at the cross section drawings of the wheels and tire beads. Sorry , hate to be wishy washy but I think they are different.It, the...

I think he means the grille on the front.

RE: Can someone please provide me with these spring dimensio I have a 5 ton dumper and the springs measure 1 3/4" 0.d. The wire diameter is 1/4". They were about 5" long and I snugged them down a little to 4 1/2". There is a 8/1/2 inch 3/4" fine threaded bolt going thru it with a locknut on...