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Haven't used a FLU for real work for a while, which is why I've been quiet. Anyway, those rippers are great, I think. In my case it's when digging horse graves and getting into the river rock. Without, the bucket teeth would just slide off the larger rocks and making me think I'd be better off...

Been meaning to find out where/why the pump on the M1008 is leaking (other than because the vent line is plugged) for years. How close to done am I? After all, they say that the first step is to admit that you have a problem. No idea who said that.

When first getting the FLU HME it was smoking badly. Did a fair amount of research and settled on Liqui Moly . Not that I can say what actually fixed the problem, but it went away.

Retard it a bit?

Good point. I couldn't resist buying it once I found out about them, basically to complete the collection. There might be another one in Kansas or Missouri, but I haven't been able to verify that. The hydrostatic drive intrigues me and I wish I could hang on to the dozer blade. Used that on a...

I have considered listing the HME there, if for no other reason because some of the Burning Man crowd might see it. After all, it's one of the few stock vehicles that would look right in place there.

Your issue sounds a bit different than mine. For one, I haven't seen any sign of corrosion yet. Well, I can only see so much of the spool with the linkage still attached. Can't remember how far I pulled it out when the linkage was disconnected. Also, in my case the lever moves freely until...

I need to dig into the valve for the left outrigger, again. Once the fluid is warm that one will go down, but not back up again until everything has cooled off. The first time I found some debris in the bottom "cup" and thought that was the problem. Last time things looked clean, and I suspect...

I'm impressed that mine (all four FLUs) generally fire right up, even after sitting for six months or so. But before fixing the fuel line leaks on the one with bacteria and other issues, I did have to use the pump on that one, more than once.

It's an OM352. Should be lots of photos on the interwebs.

I would either put a lock on that lever, or remove it altogether. People aren't as satisfied with just looking at things like they used to be.

Generally, the stuff you really need or want shows up much later than the unimportant stuff. I'm just surprised that you seem to value a watch over a FLU. Especially on this site you may want to watch posting comments like that.

There will be some oil in the air, coming from the compressor.

You're braver than I am. A friend has tried letting movie people use his vehicles, and it did not end well. I keep getting requests for using some of my cars in films, but decline...even if I'm the only one allowed to drive them. Sure hope it works out for you.

I bought those brackets, too, and they have worked exactly as I hoped - by having them I haven't needed them. Yet anyway. And welcome to the Covid club. Had it for the third time about five months ago, and this time it decided to kick my butt, hard. Oh well, life goes on, thankfully, and when...

Wish you were closer. I went to Paris, TX, earlier this month to pick up a railer, and may end up going there again, but... It took me over 24 hours to make the 1,600-mile trip as it was. If also going a bit off course and adding a few hundred miles, I wouldn't be in shape to be much help. And...

Well, for a SEE you don't really need a jack.

Lucked out with the first one I bought. It came with everything, including the jack. Maybe because it was in Washington, not Texas? After that, the only thing one of them came with was the ripper. Bought a new 3/4-inch impact for the HMMH for about $300, then paid a bit more for a used 1-inch...

You'll love the impacts. Especially the 1" when removing the loader (but I would still start soaking the threads with acetone and ATF a couple of days ahead of time). You might find both new and used tools on eBay. I did.

No need to cut the fenders. Even thin tire chains will create the necessary clearance withing a day or two.