Re: [MBZ] New toy

2021-04-30 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I don't. I'm probably going to end up renting a UHaul trailer. The tractor supposedly weighs in around 3,000#, with the loader I figure it might be around 4,000. UHaul says you're good to 4600 and I figure that'll have a safety factor built in. My truck doesn't have a brake controller so UHaul

Re: [MBZ] New toy

2021-04-30 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Congrats! Do you have a trailer to haul it to Maine with? On Fri, Apr 30, 2021 at 4:04 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I parked it so I can see it from the back door of the house, I do like > looking at it... > -Curt > > On Friday, April 30, 2021, 5:01:52 PM

Re: [MBZ] New toy

2021-04-30 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I parked it so I can see it from the back door of the house, I do like looking at it... -Curt On Friday, April 30, 2021, 5:01:52 PM EDT, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote: Congratulations! That’s beautiful! Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 30, 2021, at 1:37 PM, Curt Raymond via

Re: [MBZ] New toy

2021-04-30 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Congratulations! That’s beautiful! Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 30, 2021, at 1:37 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > My tractor buying saga is finally (hopefully) at it's end. Today I picked up > a 1998 Ford 1920. It's a 32hp 4wd compact tractor with front end loader. 1900 > hours

Re: [MBZ] New toy

2021-04-30 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Nice tractor!  yes definitely get the canopy roof, I have one on my Kubota and it makes a huge difference in the sun or light rain.  I don't think they are too much, Nothern Tool might have them and on sale sometimes.  You could probably get by with a generic unit, paint it as you see fit

Re: [MBZ] New toy

2021-04-30 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I intend to pick up a 5 foot bush hog for it at some point. The Super M will probably stay the main mowing tractor but this will be a lot more handy with a 3pt mower and live PTO. I'm going to keep my eye out for a backhoe too but I'm not too concerned about it. I can rent an excavator for

Re: [MBZ] New toy

2021-04-30 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Sounds like all you need. HP isn't important except to drive PTO attachments. Weight (and ballast) are all-important for traction and stability. You may want a canopy at some point for hot-weather work. Age isn't important as long as parts are available. Good for you. We all may need to grow

Re: [MBZ] New toy for Jaime

2011-03-01 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Tue, Mar 1, 2011 at 9:22 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: http://cnj.craigslist.org/tls/2229233845.html Every time I see a lift for sale for a price within the reach of amateur wrenches I wonder the same thing: why is it not OK to get under a car supported only by a hydraulic jack,

Re: [MBZ] New toy for Jaime

2011-03-01 Thread Allan Streib
A lift normally has (I would think) a ratchet mechanism of some sort, or pins that you lock in once the vehicle is raised. They don't rely on hydraulic pressure alone to support the car. Allan On Tue, 01 Mar 2011 09:41 -0800, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: On Tue, Mar 1,

Re: [MBZ] New toy for Jaime

2011-03-01 Thread Mitch Haley
Allan Streib wrote: A lift normally has (I would think) a ratchet mechanism of some sort, or pins that you lock in once the vehicle is raised. They don't rely on hydraulic pressure alone to support the car. Right. The ratchets clank every two inches or so. I like to lower the car down onto

Re: [MBZ] New toy for Jaime

2011-03-01 Thread Mitch Haley
Alex Chamberlain wrote: Every time I see a lift for sale for a price within the reach of amateur wrenches I wonder the same thing: The imports are pretty affordable. http://www.americanautomotiveequipment.com/2-Post-Lifts-p/tp9a-d.htm

Re: [MBZ] New toy for Jaime

2011-03-01 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
Thanks Mitch... with a bit of luck, I'll have a place to install such a thing sometime this year. I could really use it. I've put in more than my share laying on the ground in 2010! (And I can just think of the projects... 5 speed for the 300D, front end in the E320 and 300SD... hm..) Jaime

Re: [MBZ] new toy came home today

2007-06-11 Thread Luther
Exactly, it wouldn't start, and when it did, it wouldn't stay running. Ran new fuel line from the tank to the hard line and replaced 1 injector return line. Runs fine now. What maintenance items would you suggest on it? All fluids and filters will be done Tues. On Sun, 10 Jun 2007 22:06:14

Re: [MBZ] new toy came home today

2007-06-11 Thread Jim Cathey
line. Runs fine now. What maintenance items would you suggest on it? All fluids and filters will be done Tues. Absolutely make sure you use the approved Ford coolant additive that prevents cavitation. It's a cumulative effect, and once it has holed the cylinder sleeve back by #7 or #8...