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    Valmet 555-4

    A neighbour was asking me about a valmet 555-4,I don't know anything about them,I don't think I have ever seen one .He is interested in one,what were they like,any info appreciated.
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    Howard hb rotavator

    I have one here it's a100" rotaspike model,I did no research before buying it a few years back.Anyhow it works fine for the few bits that I use it for. I have since learned that they were a very bad model,with the self adjusting chain,and a heavy duty gearbox that wasn't so heavy duty after all...
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    550 vs 560 tyres

    Will there be much difference between 550/60r22.5 and 560/60r22.5 on ground,I know that the 560's will be a better tyre for the road but will they be any easier on ground than the more rounded profile of the 550 tyre.I'm thinking of upgrading the old Russian tyres on our tanker,which are...
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    Jd 6830 slow starting

    My neighbours 6830,has become increasing slow to start.We have replaced the fuel lines,which has improved it,but I notice it's pressurising the fuel tank,is this common with these,or have we an injector problem?
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    TM temperature reading

    What bars are lads reading on there tm's temperature gauge,mine runs 1 bar over halfway most of the time,I rather if it ran at a lower level,but the hoses don't seem to be too hot,and the bottom hose coming from the rad would only be luke warm,I'm wondering is the sensor giving a slightly wrong...
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    JD brake discs

    I went to fit a set of brake discs in a 6830 this morning,the brakes weren't gone,just changing as a precaution,its the second time they have been done in 6000 hrs,they have been in great condition both times,but as its 50 k,its better be safe than sorry. I couldn't believe how poor the quality...
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    Kramer 412E

    My neighbour has an old kramer 412 that will only go in reverse ,whether the lever is in forward ,neutral or in reverse position,anyone have any mechanical experience with them. I have been trying to find a workshop manual for one online but with no luck. Any help would be greatly appreciated. TIA.
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    New holland Tm

    Has anyone ever noticed there range command TM's to be a bit shuddery at low revs when doing road work.My tm 125 is very smooth when going at top speed on the road,but i notice a low speed at low revs,say when coasting towards a gap,it can judder a small bit.It's been like that since i got it,it...
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