[AT] Shows and hydraulics

[Dave Rotigel]

That is a rather personal question to be asking on a "public" list Al!
	Dave

On Mar 18, 2014, at 12:58 AM, Al Walker wrote:

> Might be a dumb response, but how is your hydraulic fluid level? 
> Al in NW MN
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Spencer Yost
> Sent: Monday, March 17, 2014 11:32 PM
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> Cc: Antique tractor email discussion group
> Subject: [AT] Shows and hydraulics
> 
> Posting of shows is always fine.  Even if you are a vendor or show sponsor, 
> the benefits to our mailing list outweigh any potential conflict of 
> interest.  Plus - let's face it.  No one made a killing on an antique 
> tractor show. (-:
> 
> I did have an antique tractor disappointment this weekend.   The remote 
> hydraulics on my Ford 861 would not operate the county grain drill.  My 
> friend and neighbor with a very nice JD 4720 saved the day and we got my ten 
> acres drilled, but I am a bit stumped as to why mine would not handle it. 
> The hydraulics are 2000 psi and 4 gallons a minute.   I assumed the action 
> would be slow, but with only two 3, maybe 4" cylinders (plumbed in series) 
> on each wheel, I assumed it would raise and lower it.   All it did was move 
> it up enough to get the travel guards off the rams.  Then it would not get 
> it up enough to get them back on O-:=
> 
> Just curious what you folks thought was my problem.  My neighbor and I just 
> assumed it was a power issue. But it is only a ~6' foot drill and does not 
> weigh that much.  My other hydraulic implements operate fine - granted they 
> are single 2 and 3 inch cylinders.
> 
> I tried all the usual stuff, like routing the discharge straight to the 
> reservoir, switching lines, etc.  any feedback would be appreciated
> 
> Ps.  The drill was a Truax Flex II
> 
> Spencer
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Mar 17, 2014, at 17:47, <jtchall at nc.rr.com> wrote:
>> 
>> I thought it was only OK if they were unstyled and hand cranked!
>> 
>> Wow, somebody actually posting something about an antique tractor! I've
>> probably got more of them than I would admit, since mine are still working
>> (read that as too poor to have anything that resembles modern)!
>> 
>> All jokes aside, if it is a show your club is hosting or one you are
>> planning on attending and there is no commercial involvement with 
>> yourself,
>> I'm sure Spencer doesn't mind. Otherwise, how will the rest of us know if 
>> it
>> is worth attending or what the latest trends in exhibits are.
>> 
>> John Hall
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message----- 
>> From: Joe Hazewinkel
>> Sent: Monday, March 17, 2014 2:48 PM
>> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
>> Subject: Re: [AT] Antique Tractor show
>> 
>> I guess it's just a matter of perspective.  In reality they all look good,
>> and after a while, they all rust the same (rust is really my favorite
>> color).
>> 
>> Just wanted to try a breath a little life back into the list.  Feel free 
>> to
>> put any show info you've got on here, after all that's the one thing that
>> ties is all together on here.
>> 
>> Enjoy, Joe
>> 
>> Sent via mobile device
>> 
>> On Mar 17, 2014, at 2:10 PM, "Dean VP" <deanvp at att.net> wrote:
>> 
>> But Oliver's are the funny colored green ones!
>> 
>> Dean VP
>> Apache Junction, AZ
>> 
>> " . . . The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the
>> blood of patriots and tyrants. It is it's natural manure . . . " Jefferson
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
>> [mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Joe Hazewinkel
>> Sent: Monday, March 17, 2014 10:57 AM
>> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
>> Subject: Re: [AT] Antique Tractor show
>> 
>> Only if they involve Oliver's, and none of those funny colored green ones.
>> 
>> 
>> Enjoy, Joe
>> 
>> Sent via mobile device
>> 
>> On Mar 17, 2014, at 1:45 PM, "Claude Kyker" <claudekyker at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Is it ok to post Antique Tractor show dates on here?
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> C Kyker East Tennessee
>> 
>> 
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