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  1. irwin

    JD 870?

    Hi wildcard; If this 870 is in as good a shape as my 770, you got yourself a fine tractor. I did upgrade recently to a Kubota L35, but only because I needed more muscle. The yanmar engines seem to be solid workers, with few complaints. I may not own mine much longer, was given a deposit...
  2. irwin

    New distributor, timing set but no power

    Yep, can't remember where it is, or if is a two wire connector you jumper together. but I think it's back by the distributor/coil area. It could be connected to a plastic cap. Good luck
  3. irwin

    Help diagnosing truck problem

    Pick up coil and ignition module, That's great Doc, sorry I was late reading this thread.
  4. irwin

    Help diagnosing truck problem

    Unfortunately there's several components that could cause your symptoms, because it started again and I assume ran ok for a bit I don't think it's the cap, but check the center spring loaded nub. Let's see:: crank sensor, pick-up coil, ignition module, even the ecu (electronic control module) or...
  5. irwin

    Tractor tires for 5020

    Those prices are indeed frightening.:eek: but when I bought tires from a local place, I paid much less for the same tires, Titan, same size, etc.
  6. irwin

    Tractor tires for 5020

    http://www.titanstore.com/info/4T27G1 http://www.titanstore.com/info/4T27HA This site is good, but you'll have to look around a while.
  7. irwin

    The Latest in Food Fight Technology!

    Sure , now it's here. Where was this when I was 10 years old?
  8. irwin

    Yanmar - John Deere Turf Tires with Wheels and Hubs

    The 855 turf tires are 13.6-16 rear and (I think) 25x8.5-14 frt. Sorry Paul the rims are not right either.
  9. irwin

    Seat belt - use it?

    I'll be part of this and throw in my $0.02. 13 years ago I never wore a seatbelt (only car/truck no tractor then). My son was 9 years old and every adult but his dad wore the seatbelt, he asked me why. I listened to myself as I tried to reason it out to him...lame-lame-lame The real reason was...
  10. irwin

    just wanted to say hi

    :wave: Another member stopping by to say WELCOME !:tiphat:
  11. irwin

    Trouble in the Frozen North

    Ed, That's great!! I'm a sucker for a happy ending..:mrgreen: :alc:
  12. irwin

    Presidential Citation award

    What is the argument against leaving a legal gun hidden in the legal gun owners locked car?
  13. irwin

    Mental Health Outsourcing

    Mental Health Outsourcing I was depressed last night so I called Lifeline. Got a call center in Pakistan. I told them I was suicidal. They got all excited and asked if I could drive a truck
  14. irwin

    Oil hits a high; some in U.S. see $4 gas by spring

    I made a prediction back in 2003 that gas would be over $10.00 a gal within 15 years. Now with the dollar dropping, perhaps I need to alter the number up a few dollars. With once backward countries using oil at unheard of increasing amounts. America's drivers still buying huge SUV's, it's like...
  15. irwin

    Grapple for Bonehead

    Hiya mongoose::wave: I've got a model #70 on a J. Deere 770. Let me know what, if any, will work with it. ( and PM me a good price ;-) )
  16. irwin

    Been waiting for my tractor

    Here, here!!:beer:
  17. irwin

    A reminder to smile and dance

    Every sixty seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back .. Today's Message of the Day is: Life is short, Break the rules, Forgive quickly, Kiss slowly, Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably, And never regret anything that made you smile.
  18. irwin

    Been waiting for my tractor

    Another welcome at ya bdoss!:tiphat: Let us know how that older beauty works for you. I'm in my fifties also and fairly new the tractor world, Learning fast, I'm sure you will too. I've got a Deere 770 with a FEL and backhoe, I'm lazy, so time is important, I don't want to take that...
  19. irwin

    His name is Dick

    Sorry about that guys :hide: , got that picture in a e-mail from my sister, (loves a good joke) and I couldn't resist..:pat: The naked mole rat, a thing of questionable beauty.:tiphat:
  20. irwin

    His name is Dick

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