Recent Content by RRB

I put on a set of Cooper ATP's about 6 months ago and they have been great. Stepped up the size to a 285, kept the stock rims. No significant change in milage but I haven't really done a controlled test. Low noise especially considering how aggressive they are, handle well on the road, good in...

I can't believe Fiat would stop the very profitable Cummins relationship. It would be enormous risk with almost no upside. The Marketing guys would never let such a stupid move happen. As for the rest of Chrysler business, I don't think the Fiat take over will be a bad thing. As a manufacturing...

3pt hitch post hole diggers are very difficult to get a hole that is perpendicular to the ground. Had one, made me angry & frustrated so I sold it. If you decide to continue this route, you'll need to get very good at adjusting the tractor position as the drill goes down perpendicularly or...

Our local NAPA store has 'NAPA' brand that's CI-4+. The guys at the counter say it's made by Valvoline.

Just had a very similar problem. I changed the fuel filter just to rule it out and the problem went away. I hope your issue is as simple as mine.

I have a 25' flatbed gooseneck from GatorMade trailers out of Ky. I use it for hauling hay and an occasional tractor. It's rated at 20klbs. Dual wheel, Dual axle. A really well made trailer, outstanding brakes, oil bath axles, near perfect weld joints, all sealed wiring. Owned it 4 years and...

I drain the pan (deep dish), drop the pan & change the filter, reinstall pan, refill with ~8 qts, remove return line and redirect to a bucket, have someone sit in the truck & listen to instructions while you carefully watch, start the truck (in neutral) and let the transmission pump fluid into a...

I did some quick math. Your total tire diameter will be 56mm larger (2. 2" taller). Your speedometer will read 6. 8% slower than actual speed with the 315's.

Our local NAPA also has Valvoline Premium Blue 15W40 on sale for $9. 99/gal. There was an oil analysis article in the TDR magazine about 2 years ago. The article published test results that indicated this was a very good oil so I went with it. Seeing that it was also recommended by Cummins, I've...

Case / International is a heavy well made tractor. Also consider the Massey Ferguson with the Perkins diesel. Most others in the 50hp range are considerably lighter. Most are OK for light duty work but if you are planning to use the loader for heavy work you need a heavy tractor. I use my Massey...

Interstate trips at 70-72mph a consistent 18mpg.

I'm consistent with other posts. 18-19 around the county. 21-22 on longer trips 55-60mph. 22-23 if I keep the speed under 55. 14 towing my 37' horse trailer.

I had a similar problem that was caused by a short in the wires that go to the Cab lights above the headliner. The dealer actually found it but only after replacing the entire instrument cluster and light switch. Had to remove the headliner to find the problem. I know it doesn't totally make...

I have a 22k lb 25' gooseneck Gatormade. Bought it 2yrs old... . looks new for $6k. Oil bath axles are leaps and bounds above anything I've ever had. I think they'll out last me. The best part of the trailer is the dual wheel dual axle set-up. The dual wheel not only gives you the payload but on...

Truthfully, I too have a gun for each purpose..... but I do have favorites. For Deer hunting using beagles (part of the culture in my neck of the woods) its usually heavy brush, I exclusively use my Browning Gold hunter 12 with 00Buck, Still hunting in medium dense forest (up to 100yd shot) its...