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    JD 500B Fuel Filter Replacement (Diesel)

    //I wanted to thank Tim and Bob below for their comments below....they helped. I changed the fuel filter following the suggestions and with a little work got my old backhoe running....:-)//Thanks//
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    JD 500B Fuel Filter Replacement (Diesel)

    My JD 500B was running fine and then started acting like it was low on fuel, (rpm dropped off and started sputtering) . Since I’ve heard that if you run a diesel out of fuel it could be a pain to get started again I shut it down and checked my fuel level (fuel gauge sending unit doesn’t work so...
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    Chain Saw Troubleshooting Question

    Husqvarna Chain saw Mode 435: Looking for some troubleshooting hints before I get started. Problem: It"s very hard to pull the starter; like it"s too much compression. When I remove the spark plug it pulls fine. Hooked up a compression guage I got a max reading of 90 PSI but again I had to...
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    TO 20 3rd Gear

    When bushing hogging, my TO 20 will pop out of 3rd gear randomly. No problem with 1st or 2nd. I only run her in 3rd when the grass is low with minimum load on the PTO, but it still pops out of gear. Any adjustments or suggestions? Thanks!
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    OBD/OBDII Scanner...Which One?

    http://www.harborfreight.com/can-obdii-code-reader-with-multilingual-menu-98568.html with 20% coupon should bring it to around $50
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    TO-20 Hard to Shift in gear

    I've noticed that it's getting harder to shift my TO-20 into gear...3rd seems the hardest and Reverse is getting harder to shift out of gear. Are there lubrication points or adjustments to prevent this before it gets stuck in gear? Is access easy to get to from the top plate at the Shifter...
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    magneto check

    This might help....spark plug tester from harbor freight...less than $4.00
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    OIL FILTER HOUSING ASSEMBLY T0-20 Z120 gas

    Go to the following web sie: http://www.agcopartsbooks.com/EpsilonWeb/login.aspx?region=NorthAmerica Select Guest user, then Massey Ferguson, then TO-20....hope this helps. Roy//
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    Fuel Gauge Sending Unit - JD500B Diesel

    Hope all had a great Christmas! Looking for replacement part # for subject unit. Specifications (from what I could find): 210 ohms Empty Tank, 100 ohms Half Tank, 0 ohms full Tank. I tried to repair existing unit, no luck. Suggestions are appreciated!
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    Bucket Leve Indicator

    I have an older backhoe with a damaged bucket level indicator. The rod was missing and the tube bent....so I bought a piece of 6ft all thread (1/8 inch thick) for the rod and straightened out the tube and assembled. With the buck at ground and level, I maked the rod in relation to the end of...
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    JD500B Diesel Fuel Filter (s)

    According to info I have on the JD500 Series B it shows the diesel fuel filter(s) (two stages) next to the starter motor in what looks like canisters with drain cap nuts on the bottom. Instead, what I have is what looks to be a square glass fixture. Any assistance on how to change the fuel...
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    A bad day in China....

    Came across this web site...folks involved in the construction industry may be interested in this one. (The lawyers in the USA would have a field day with this mishap) Check it out: http://www.contractortalk.com/f90/oops-86281/
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    Massey Ferguson To30 Overheating

    A couple of possibilities: (1) Loose fan belt, Bad Water Pump, (3) clogged radiator. Good Luck!
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    Bench testing a condenser on batt ign.

    You can use a Volt Ohm Meter (VOM), setting the meter on Ohms and watching the meter movement. I think you should be able to google search on "using the VOM to check capacator". Basically the meter movement will shoot to infinity and then move back to zero....indicating a good cap...kind of...
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    TE-20 Oil Filter Parts Assembly

    I'm at the final phase of the re-build of a TE-20 any have a question on how the oil filter assembley goes together. I have 2 felt washers and 1 thicker felt washer along with a spring. I plan on purchasing the correct oil filter for the TE-20. Any ideas / diagrams on where / how these felt...
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