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Lavoy, Can you supply the cross reference part number for the upper blower hose you found? Do you stock it now? My old one is hardened and I think someone punched a either injection hole in it. I thought about putting a 1/4 inch npt petcock in place of the plug on the blower for shooting in small am...

I counted the pads on both sides, 36 like they should be. I can tell there is a lot more wear on the side of the links that meets the sprocket and idlers on the right side. It should hold up to clear off the ten acres. I'll still consider the pins and bushings once I get most of my work done. I've r...

I went back down to the garage a few minutes ago and searched through some tools left me by a great uncle. Found an eight point Armstrong 7/16 wrench. Your right about the need for a larger building or better organization. I more than likely have what I need, but where did I lay it?

The project is coming along slowly, but surely. Lots of Christmas stuff on the priority list right now. I keep finding myself in restore mode instead just a simple service job. Sandblasted a few parts. Wire brushed a few more. Repaint and new low pressure hose replacements. May go ahead and replace ...

I bought this machine out of Craigslist from a guy that buys equipment at auctions, pressure washes them and paints over everything he missed. It is now Caterpillar gold:( Engine runs and sounds great, hydraulic all work good, and no leaks yet. The left track is good and tight with plenty of room fo...

Hello, I'm a new member who recently purchased a JD 440 ICD loader. I've been looking through your forum picking up some tips and it looks like there are some knowledgeable people here on this site. A little about me: I'm a 57 year old electro/mechanical maintenance man with a small 17 acre farm. I ...