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Hi bordercollie, seems like the cows didn't cooperate today. Anyway I think the instructions you posted should have a warning somewhere between steps 3 and 4 not to wack your fingers in the process of inserting the block heater into the frost plug. Lol, I have two more nails that need about 2 weeks growth and I will be bruise free. At least I hope to get there and that will be a first for a long time.
 
BaiJiu said:
Hi bordercollie, seems like the cows didn't cooperate today. Anyway I think the instructions you posted should have a warning somewhere between steps 3 and 4 not to wack your fingers in the process of inserting the block heater into the frost plug. Lol, I have two more nails that need about 2 weeks growth and I will be bruise free. At least I hope to get there and that will be a first for a long time.
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Haha, Yea, I know what you mean.. You should have seen my foot last week where a big calf stepped on it, Steel toed boots don't help when the heavy 350 lb plus calf step straight down on top of it ... toes still come out blue... Speaking of which.. Worked very late today because . as I was putting the cows on the feed lane.. I look out and see a dead calf.. A fine big one... such a shame. I dragged him out with the RTV and then loaded him in the truck with the skid steer dirt bucket (keep the feed bucket clean) Then sis took him to the vet lab for a necropsy .. He was fit as a fiddle yesterday we were showing the calf crop to a nutritionalist that came by.
Any way,I was delayed but did get started on the JD. It is a hooked type heater coil on it. I took a couple of pictures of the heater "coil"orientation before the plug is screwed down. Make sure that it won't be touching the inner metal, when tightened. Just give it a look as you hold it up to where it goes and you will know how it should be done. I don't guess it matters on the stub ones...
I can't say how important it is on the curved element, not to let it turn ever, not even a tiny bit! when you are tightening it in the bushing... it can twist off . and you will be up the creek and in deep poo.etc.. The JD one I have has a bushing with an O ring that comes with the second piece (element coil). The bushing screws in a freeze plug hole . but before installing the bushing, I loosely inserted the coil part into the bushing as was directed in instructions. Then, I tighten up the bushing, and remembering the orientation of the coil , tighten up the threaded part of the coil stub "nut" that I had started earlier to keep it from coming loose, It protrudes through the aforementioned bushing. This nut should be tightened without moving the threaded stub. It has a flat part on it if it needs to be held still.It the stub moves ,then the curved element coil can be twisted or make contact with the metal surface inside . This is my opinion only and so take what I say like a grain of salt .. It worked for me but it could be incorrect.. It's the reader's responsibility to check the right procedure in a manual. It is a sad day when one must say that..

Following is a picture of the prongs that are for the plug to attach to and screw down. Also a picture showing the big curved element of the JD laying on the work table by me. Also, a picture of the bushing and element coil on the JD ready for the plug. also a sad picture of the dead calf.. That kind of stuff happens.. a stray kick or.....? we will find out when the results come back.. collie
 

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That heater really has a long coil on it, can't be much room to spare squeezing it into the frost plug hole. I'm so sorry to hear about your calf, that happens here once in awhile mostly with my poultry and like you said looks so healthy one day and gone the next, and it bothers me every time.
 
Someone's proud grandson eliminated 2 generations of destructive livestock gone wild while providing a feast/food for many many people......Congratulations BUD, you Qualify....God bless him.......Dennis
 
71sschevelle said:
I'd say he ran out of shells or pigs by the look of his shot placements
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Took plug out of his gun. So weapon holds five. HE NEVER MISSED A SHOT !!!
The wild hogs are born mean as hell. The sows can be just as deadly and mean as the boar hogs. I still carry scars to show how bad the boar hogs can get.



I am very proud of him,
Young man is the grandson of my best buddy !!!!




This young man was listening during his training. Teach them young. It will stay with them for life.

IT SHOWS .....


......... two guns
 
71sschevelle said:
I'd say he ran out of shells or pigs by the look of his shot placements
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Took plug out of his gun. So weapon holds five. HE NEVER MISSED A SHOT !!!
The wild hogs are born mean as hell. The sows can be just as deadly and mean as the boar hogs. I still carry scars to show how bad the boar hogs can get.



I am very proud of him,
Young man is the grandson of my best buddy !!!!




This young man was listening at the right things, during his training. Teach them young. It will stay with them for life.

IT SHOWS .....


......... two guns
 
Two guns this is the way a kid should be, he has learned so many things about hunting, patience, guns, responsibility and respect. Try learning that on X-box.
 
Awhile back I mentioned that I'd ordered chains for my 900 with worksite tires, they arrived last week and I've been using them since. Before I installed them I was very limited to where I could go particularly uphill. I am happy to say that I can go anywhere I want now in 2 WD even in H range, when I look at my trail I can see the imprint of the entire RTV bottom in the snow trail.
 
Glad to hear your tire chains are working out for you. I also have oem worksite tires with rear tire chains. Only drawback is when I'm on a paved road and it's bare of snow -- i don't go very far or fast with the chains on. Other than that, I'm able to go everywhere I need to travel with the RTV.
 
Have anyone member ever used rope on a tire to get yourself out of a slick spot ?

SERIOUSLY !!! Have you !!!



......... two guns
 
Seen it done, TwoGuns. Don't think it's the best method for it places all forces on the one side. Can also turn into a wreck.
 
pepr said:
Seen it done, TwoGuns. Don't think it's the best method for it places all forces on the one side. Can also turn into a wreck.
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When we HAD to do it. We done both wheels. And it was in mud. Just enought to get you out of the slick....

If that is all you got on hand, and it's a long journey home. Do It !!

..... two guns
 

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Totally different from what I've seen. Tie one end to tree, post, etc, the other end to tire or axle, then engage the clutch. Dangerous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
pepr said:
Totally different from what I've seen. Tie one end to tree, post, etc, the other end to tire or axle, then engage the clutch. Dangerous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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No Sir .... This is safe >>>>

This is the LOUISIANA COONASS method ...

It works and have NEVER seen anyone get hurt !!!

Something like the tire chain thingy, but we use rope !!!!

It will get you UN-STUCK !!! And it will get you down a very bad road ...

Work on Ice & Snow too >>>> But works it's best on MUD !!!

........ TWO GUNS ....
 
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