1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Tractors, Mowers, Chippers, Trailers, Chainsaws, Generators, Boat Engines, & Flood Control.

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by six5crèéd, Jan 27, 2020.

  1. Sep 13, 2022 at 11:13 PM
    #8981
    SCOTT'S TACO LOCO

    SCOTT'S TACO LOCO Orange It.

    Joined:
    Apr 13, 2010
    Member:
    #35224
    Messages:
    3,767
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Scott
    San Antonio, Tx
    Vehicle:
    08 Toy-yo-duh TACO TRD
    I'm deciding where to put this polywood swing at my RV site, it probably weighs 100lbs+, I know this orange is bit of an over kill to hold a swing, oh hell, it sure is functional though.
    20220912_185528.jpg


    20220912_184437.jpg

    20220913_171709.jpg

    20220913_164821.jpg
     
  2. Sep 14, 2022 at 8:36 AM
    #8982
    12thmanhawkfan

    12thmanhawkfan Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 13, 2013
    Member:
    #99628
    Messages:
    1,135
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Robby
    Bellingham, WA
    Vehicle:
    Access Cab 6-speed
    It's got some Mods
    I've been on the hunt for a new riding lawnmower lately and I'm even on the local Cub Cadet dealer's list to call for when they get and XT2's back in stock but I came across this old Kubota B5100 with a mower deck and I couldn't resist.



    It's a similar year to my Kubota L345DT (late 70's/early 80's) and it runs like a top. It has under 1000 hours on it and is in great shape. Most of the brackets and whatnot are with the mower deck to get it mounted but I'll still have to buy a few small pieces. Overall I'm thrilled. I'm really excited to start mowing on this old boy and see how it does.
     
  3. Sep 14, 2022 at 8:40 AM
    #8983
    Toyko Joe

    Toyko Joe Here for the pictures

    Joined:
    Sep 19, 2014
    Member:
    #138654
    Messages:
    5,001
    My JD SST-18 saga continues. I started it up last night to spin around the yard and mow quick; and continued to notice one major downfall of this SST. The spin steer does not work if the engine is not giving full power. Additionally this engine is coughing and sputtering even though it seems to have everything within spec. Little puffs of black smoke about every 10 seconds. UGH... add it to the list of things I need to figure out. :frusty:
     
  4. Sep 14, 2022 at 9:14 AM
    #8984
    RustyGreen

    RustyGreen A breaker point guy in a Bluetooth world

    Joined:
    Aug 12, 2020
    Member:
    #337468
    Messages:
    10,822
    Gender:
    Male
    sleeping in a chair
    Vehicle:
    2017 AC 4x4 Sport 6M Inferno
    Pavement Princess
    Try the lazy approach: Dump some fuel injection cleaner (Techron) in the tank and mow with it -- a good dose but not a full bottle.
    I have had some luck with cranky small engines doing it, might help, might not but not much effort to try. :notsure:
     
    Last edited: Sep 14, 2022
  5. Sep 14, 2022 at 9:28 AM
    #8985
    Toyko Joe

    Toyko Joe Here for the pictures

    Joined:
    Sep 19, 2014
    Member:
    #138654
    Messages:
    5,001
    I did add some sea-foam to the oil and mowed for an hour last week it worked just fine then. I did notice some weeping on the fuel lines so I should replace those at least. I have a feeling I have a stuck/ compressed oil ring on one of the pistons but I don't want to pull it all apart. :rofl:
     
  6. Sep 14, 2022 at 11:34 AM
    #8986
    RustyGreen

    RustyGreen A breaker point guy in a Bluetooth world

    Joined:
    Aug 12, 2020
    Member:
    #337468
    Messages:
    10,822
    Gender:
    Male
    sleeping in a chair
    Vehicle:
    2017 AC 4x4 Sport 6M Inferno
    Pavement Princess
    I personally never put any additives in engine oil.

    Black smoke usually is excessive fuel, restricted air or poor ignition.

    I have a small JD with a 13 hp Kohler Command, it would run like the choke was on or quit entirely.
    Turned out the coil/magnetron had a crack in it.
     
  7. Sep 14, 2022 at 4:34 PM
    #8987
    2ndhandTacoman

    2ndhandTacoman Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 29, 2020
    Member:
    #342331
    Messages:
    1,425
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Walter
    Maryland
    Vehicle:
    '15 Base AC 4x4, 2.7 powerhouse
    3rd gen TRD OR suspension
    Hi everyone. I told my newest twist to the White lawn tractor in the 50+ thread, so I thought that I'd share the same update. The quick and dirty version: it fixed itself.

    I was walking past it with the intent of using the crapsman lt2000 to cut the jungle, but for some sadistic reason I put the key into the White, gave it a few cranks and it sputtered to life then evened out after 30 seconds and ran flawlessly throughout the cut, although I'm pretty sure that it smoked the drivebelt again. In the "top" gear the tractor would start slowing down then stall ( as in: not moving forward) when going up the hill, a quick shift down to 1st gear got it moving. If it's the belt, then I'm done with it.
     
    six5crèéd[OP] likes this.
  8. Sep 14, 2022 at 5:47 PM
    #8988
    RustyGreen

    RustyGreen A breaker point guy in a Bluetooth world

    Joined:
    Aug 12, 2020
    Member:
    #337468
    Messages:
    10,822
    Gender:
    Male
    sleeping in a chair
    Vehicle:
    2017 AC 4x4 Sport 6M Inferno
    Pavement Princess
    The top gears are usually just for transport, depending on the hill you might need to shift down, you only have 13 hp to work with on a 450 pound rider + you.
     
    six5crèéd[OP] likes this.
  9. Sep 14, 2022 at 6:05 PM
    #8989
    Lt. Dangle

    Lt. Dangle RIP @stun gun 2016-2020

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2017
    Member:
    #208645
    Messages:
    7,148
    Ohio
    Vehicle:
    2017 7544

    Old Kubotas are the best Kubotas.


    20220427_111417.jpg
     
  10. Sep 14, 2022 at 6:07 PM
    #8990
    Lt. Dangle

    Lt. Dangle RIP @stun gun 2016-2020

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2017
    Member:
    #208645
    Messages:
    7,148
    Ohio
    Vehicle:
    2017 7544
    I usually use easternmarine for trailer parts, but what are some of your go to places? I'm shopping for axles and trailer stuff.
     
    six5crèéd[OP] likes this.
  11. Sep 14, 2022 at 6:10 PM
    #8991
    Toyko Joe

    Toyko Joe Here for the pictures

    Joined:
    Sep 19, 2014
    Member:
    #138654
    Messages:
    5,001
    Northern tool is usually my go to for that type of thing. Etrailer.com next.
     
  12. Sep 14, 2022 at 6:14 PM
    #8992
    Lt. Dangle

    Lt. Dangle RIP @stun gun 2016-2020

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2017
    Member:
    #208645
    Messages:
    7,148
    Ohio
    Vehicle:
    2017 7544
    20220822_162317.jpg 20220822_162311.jpg

    10 whopping hours in a year lol. I think I have put about 35 on it in 3 years or so...
    I'll get the service done here as soon as I find a new resting spot for the stuff holding my tractor down...
    20220822_162336.jpg
     
  13. Sep 14, 2022 at 6:14 PM
    #8993
    RustyGreen

    RustyGreen A breaker point guy in a Bluetooth world

    Joined:
    Aug 12, 2020
    Member:
    #337468
    Messages:
    10,822
    Gender:
    Male
    sleeping in a chair
    Vehicle:
    2017 AC 4x4 Sport 6M Inferno
    Pavement Princess
    TSC usually has a good selection here.
    If you have a truck suspension/spring shop nearby you might inquire there as well.
     
  14. Sep 14, 2022 at 6:16 PM
    #8994
    RustyGreen

    RustyGreen A breaker point guy in a Bluetooth world

    Joined:
    Aug 12, 2020
    Member:
    #337468
    Messages:
    10,822
    Gender:
    Male
    sleeping in a chair
    Vehicle:
    2017 AC 4x4 Sport 6M Inferno
    Pavement Princess
    How old? Are parts difficult to get?
     
    six5crèéd[OP] and wilcam47 like this.
  15. Sep 14, 2022 at 6:23 PM
    #8995
    Lt. Dangle

    Lt. Dangle RIP @stun gun 2016-2020

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2017
    Member:
    #208645
    Messages:
    7,148
    Ohio
    Vehicle:
    2017 7544
    87-96 is the years this model was produced.
    Knock on wood, but really hasn't needed any...
    That being said Messicks has most of what you need. Weirdly, tires were the hardest thing I have had to source due to the 4wd and needing to maintain the drive ratio.
     
  16. Sep 14, 2022 at 6:25 PM
    #8996
    Toyko Joe

    Toyko Joe Here for the pictures

    Joined:
    Sep 19, 2014
    Member:
    #138654
    Messages:
    5,001
    Tractor 4x4 should have the front wheels spin faster than the rear. That is why you don’t use the 4x4 on pavement.
     
  17. Sep 14, 2022 at 6:30 PM
    #8997
    Lt. Dangle

    Lt. Dangle RIP @stun gun 2016-2020

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2017
    Member:
    #208645
    Messages:
    7,148
    Ohio
    Vehicle:
    2017 7544
    Problem is Kubota made these with hard to source sizes nowadays so when replacing my turf tires with AG tires, you have to measure and convert a bunch. My tractor has something like a ratio of 4.2 or something and Kubota gives you a small window to operate within before you risk breaking stuff.
    I only use the 4wd when climbing or descending hills, or pulling implements at my cabin.

    Or when I get stuck in a ditch...
    20200420_134751.jpg
     
  18. Sep 14, 2022 at 6:36 PM
    #8998
    Toyko Joe

    Toyko Joe Here for the pictures

    Joined:
    Sep 19, 2014
    Member:
    #138654
    Messages:
    5,001
    Been there done that learned not to stick out my leg to try and keep the tractor upright.
     
  19. Sep 15, 2022 at 4:50 AM
    #8999
    six5crèéd

    six5crèéd [OP] Shop Time

    Joined:
    Jul 9, 2019
    Member:
    #298734
    Messages:
    31,278
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Bruce, or Crèéd, neither is correct.
    Southern Virginia
    What is this, a home made box blade :101010:
     
  20. Sep 15, 2022 at 4:51 AM
    #9000
    six5crèéd

    six5crèéd [OP] Shop Time

    Joined:
    Jul 9, 2019
    Member:
    #298734
    Messages:
    31,278
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Bruce, or Crèéd, neither is correct.
    Southern Virginia
    You got me beat, I put about 25 hours a year on the Ford. That's the only one we have with a meter on it. The 3 others, nowhere near 25 hours......combined :anonymous:
     

Products Discussed in

To Top