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  1. eRay

    Scam Warning

    Plenty of scammers out there. I got an email from someone wanting to buy my backhoe off eBay. He wanted to have it picked up in 2 weeks as he is in Mexico. He wanted to pay for it at time of pickup with travelers checks. When I told him I would need payment by bank wire or cash, he lost...
  2. eRay

    Diesel blows cylinder through the roof!

    Had the same thing happen to me once. Was on an empty coal train going down a mountain in dynamic braking when I heard an explosion. Looked back and one of the cylinders was laying on the walkway. It had blown the door open and landed on the walkway and caught the locomotive on fire. It was a...
  3. eRay

    Air Cleaner

    Most backhoes with a dry element filter actually have two filters an outer filter and an inner filter. Since backhoes work in far dustier conditions than automobiles, I would be reluctant to try and use an automotive type filter on one.
  4. eRay

    E-Bay selling a backhoe????

    I've got a New Holland LB75B for sale now on eBay. Am using a classified ad. Have had two lookers examine it. Both wanted to buy but were having trouble with financing. Banks don't seem to want to finance construction equipment right now. I have talked to my local John Deere dealer and am...
  5. eRay

    Category 1 vs Category 2 attachments

    I use Catagory 1 implements on my Catagory 2 tractor all the time. Go to tractor supply or any tractor dealer and buy a set of bushings for about $6 and you are set.
  6. eRay

    Looking for armrests for 590SL

    Good luck finding used or aftermarket. I had to buy a new factory one to replace one I broke on my New Holland LB75B. Got it from Messicks for $137.00 plus shipping. That sounds like the price of a whole seat to me.
  7. eRay

    fuel transfer pump

    Watch eBay. I bought a brand new Fill Rite for $175.00. Bought a filter kit from tractor supply for about 20 bucks. Very strong pump. Works great.
  8. eRay

    Lowering your price to bid

    My uncle used to be the person preparing the bids for a large concrete block company. His favorite saying was " The only thing worse than bidding too high and losing a job is bidding too low and getting it."
  9. eRay

    Insurance

    I hire out the transportation hoping that if something goes wrong the carriers insurance will cover it.
  10. eRay

    Who's Run the Largest Equipment?

    Coal train. 140 cars 100 tons each. 3 locomotives 3000 HP each. 2 miles long.
  11. eRay

    Insurance

    Mine is almost as stupid as your "unattended" exception. My coverage states the machine is not covered while being " transported". My biggest risk is probably while transporting and I am not even covered then.
  12. eRay

    4500 Gotchas?

    I was in the exact same position two years ago.I needed to clear 2 acres on the lake and rock 500 feet of shoreline.I knew nothing about backhoes and was scared to death that I might buy a " Money Pit". I was afraid of auctions and wanted to buy from an individual that I felt might not lie to...
  13. eRay

    2 batteries to 1 ?

    My 2005 LB75.B came with the 2 battery system. New Holland calls it a cold weather starting package. It doesn't seem to start any better in cold weather than a single battery system. It might crank longer if the engine does not want to start quickly.
  14. eRay

    Bushing hole

    I had a fitting on my backhoe which absolutely would not take grease. Tried the hammer tool. Changed the fitting. Used different grease guns. Nothing. Someone on this forum suggested taking the grease fitting out and squirting oil in the hole and using the machine while the oil soaks in. I...
  15. eRay

    Ford Backhoe Bucket Teeth---need to remove and replace??

    Look on eBay. Go to business and industrial. Click on heavy equipment parts and manuals. Search for teeth. I bought 10 for $5.50 each and $9.95 shipping from a dealer in Georgia.
  16. eRay

    next door pricing

    I got a crew working next door to me to bring a backhoe over and move a very small pile of rock. Maybe 5 tons. Took him about 30 minutes. He charged $100.00 where he usually gets $75.00 per hour. He was happy and I was happy. Anytime I need a small project done, I always look for someone working...
  17. eRay

    Pictures of your Backhoe!!!!!

    My New Holland Just a plain no frills work machine but Hollie is my first backhoe and I really like her.
  18. eRay

    Bobcat T190 arm repair

    That is one good looking repair job. If I ever bend my backhoe I'm looking you up. I really like your " frame Machine".
  19. eRay

    what did i get myself into?

    I had a wrecker service at one time. A local bank called me and asked me to go repo a car for them. They advised that the owner had agreed to have the car picked up and I should have no problems. I backed in and hooked the car up then turned around to find an old man pointing a double barrel...
  20. eRay

    May have NH LB115 on the way!!

    I may try that before next winter. One day I may actually need the machine on a cold day.
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