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    Ford 4000 engine oil and hydraulic/ transmission spec

    What oil specification are people using these days in there diesel 3 cylinder 1974 Ford 4000, ( 15/40 engine and multi G (10/30) in back end. was what I was thinking. Can someone point me in the right direction where to check oil levels in gearbox / backend no dipstick. On another note anyone...
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    Is an anti-cavitation additive necessary in classic tractors

    Morning I have read alot about people putting an anti-cavitation additive in there cooling system. Is this recommended ( got a ford 4000) and if so what product are you using? Is 50 /50 mixer best for antifreeze?
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    Ford 4000 running hot

    Morning, I have just recently bought a ford 4000(1974) and she is saying on the temperature gauge tht she is running hot. Drove it back from where it was bought for about an hour and 20 didn't boil up or smell hot. Iv tighten fan belt and checked radiator pipes. I did notice when hot, top pipe...
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    Reekie 5254 S Destoner problem

    Good Evening, I have a Reekie 5254 S destoner and I am having trouble with the front paddle rotor. As soon as it is lowered to working in the soil it stops and makes a banging noise. To get round this I have raised the rotor to the maximum height to continue with work. As a result I lose soil...
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    best sugar beet spray nozzles?

    What are people using to spray sugar beet, currently I am using yellow flat fan @ 3 to 4 bar pressure 120 - 130 l per hectre. Is there anything better in peoples opinion?
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    Palletizer v robot for stacking potatoes pros and conss

    Looking at the best option for stacking 25kgs bags of potatoes. In your opinion which is better a robot or palletizer. What do I have to look out for pros and cons for each? Many thanks
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    Gfx 750 fine tuning

    Afternoon, Just recently upgraded my system to a Gfx 750 screen and nav 900. Looking for a little help fine tuning it. When engaging it when about 3cm off line the steering will over shoot past the line by 6-8 cm both way then come back onto line and be fine but will leave a S like wiggle ...
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    Reekie Dominant 3000

    Good evening, just wondered if anyone knew what sprockets (number teeth) went on the gearbox of the harvester, mine seem to have a small sprocket on and which has made the web go faster. Also on the off chance how many web bars should be in a 45mm main web. thanks in advance
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    Best product (soap) for jet washing

    What’s the best product for getting your tractors and machinery looking clean and shiny.?
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    Hedge cutting guards ???

    Where and what is better for protecting your tractor ? Homemade with polycarbonate sheets or company built ? People’s experiences ?
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    New Holland t7 jolts backward and forward when in neutral .

    I have a new Holland t7 165s which jolts or rocks backwards and forward when in neutral and makes a loud knocking noise from back end. Not done 300 hours yet. It’s been back and had a new hydraulic pump on it but no cure !!! Any ideas?? Or any one had any problems like this before ?
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    Reekie 5154 destoner webs 42mm 4th web.

    Does anyone have a 42mm 4th web (just over 4m in length I believe) for a Reekie 5154 destoner laying about tht they don’t use anymore in good condition?
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    Lemken Tauri fertiliser spreader !!

    Has anyone reviewed these machines ? Believe they are a sulky underneath aren’t they, looking to invest in a new basic fert spreader what would people go for lemken , amazone, kverneland and Krm?
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    Amazone ZAM Fert Spreader

    Hi all , I am looking at buying a Amazone ZAM weigh cell fertiliser spreader second hand. I have had one offered to me which is 10 year old but in good condition. Iv never had a weigh cell before but am looking to these to be more accurate when spreading. What are the points to look out for do...
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    Miedema Structural pm20 belt replacement

    Hi all , I have a Miedema Structural Pm20 planter which require new belts which the seed potatoes run on, believe there is 24 each side. What is the best method to replace these. Iv heard you can glue lengths together to make new belts ( looks very difficult and will they stay glued) or buy...
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    Trailed Potato Harvesters, which is best for wet?

    Evening all, currently running a reekie 2000 cleanflow but am struggling now the weather has turned against us. Looking at a wheel drive harvester to help propel me along. What are peoples thoughts, looking to spend under 10K. On chalky dirt very hard going when wet !!
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    Perkins 6.372 engine radiator hoses

    Hi I have a Perkins 6.372 engine out of a dominator 85 does anyone know the best place to get some radiator hoses. Are these a reliable engine?
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    Overlap on rtk one side

    Hi , I am having my fm750 and ez pilot on rtk overlap when the drilled work is on the r/h side . When going the other way I am bang on perfect. I’ve drilled the wheat now ( tht was a challenge this year ) and you can see a little over lap the drill is attached bang on centre of tractor. Can I...
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    Ez pilot & fm750 RTK help

    Hi , need some advise , just recently acquired an ez pilot and fm750 screen with rtk. I am having a lil problem engaging on the line is the any tips to make this easier? Also when drilling it will drift offline anything from 0.01 to 0.04 is there any adjustments I can make to keep it bang on...
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    Reekie cleanflow 2000 45 mm pitch web needed

    Afternoon , any one got a 45 mm pitch main web for a Reekie cleanflow 2000 (rivet / dura mould not bothered ) kicking around in there shed which they don’t need? I have a good dura mould 50 mm pitch main and 2nd which is not required if anyone wants it !!
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