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Well since we are talking about smokers I figured I’d add some pictures from a few years ago.
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A pellet grill was given to me. I did a deep clean on it and for the most part it seems to work well. I was told that these grill/smokers can have an issue of the auger overloading the burn pot and apparently it can cause a small explosion. It seems to be related to dirty burn pot. I did have the fire go out on my last smoke and noticed the temperature dropping below the normal swing between a few degrees above target temp and a few degrees below. Out of curiosity and caution, I disassembled the grill and the pot was overflowing with pellets. The auger continued pumping pellets into the burn pot. I wired in a light so I know when the auger is running and maybe it will get my attention if the temp drops lower than expected. I also ran some of the insulation tape around the lid that is used on green egg grills between lid and body of the grill. It sure cut down on the smoke escaping by 90%. From my little use, I don't think these smokers impart as much smoke flavor as my electric smoker with a smoke generator or real wood smoker. I tried to use my smoke generator and it won't stay lit in the pellet smoker. I used one of the heavy aluminum pans that restaurants use to transport food. I formed it to fit and lays on the metal plate that seems to be a heat deflector (and also catches and burns the drippings). I fill the aluminum pan with water which keeps the heat deflector clean, adds humidity and I believe acts as a heat sink keeping temperatures more even.
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Happy Birthday Ed Kennell
c-series don replied to ri702bill's topic in non tractor related discussion
Happy birthday Ed! Always look forward to seeing you at the Big Show! -
This one is a factory 12HP Kohler, my 1968 Raider 9 originally had a Tecumseh HH-100 10HP but it blew up about 30 years ago plowing snow and has been sitting in boxes and buckets ever since. I believe all the '68 and '69 Raider 9's got the Tecumseh 10HP and the 1970 and later Raider 10's were K241 10HP Kohlers. Every Raider 12 I've ever seen had a K301 12HP. I bought a Tecumseh HH-120 12HP out of a Sears for my Raider 9 but I haven't had much luck with Tecumseh engines and could never bring myself to put it in. I have since picked up a newer K301 out of one of those green things and that will go in instead.
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What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
ebinmaine replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
You ever get a sudden desire to pop up to Maine lemme know. I have 3 hydros here of various types in various stages that need new homes. -
@8ntruck can relate to eye surgery glad I had it done , number of joint ,and retina centers near me , thats all they do . related care and help is also very simple to get , another thing about getting it done , is facing any fear you might have , have had a number of procedures done , all lazer supported / tracked , verification of work , progress . if I need it , i get it done , pete
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What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
sqrlgtr replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Installed some seat springs on the 73 12hp-8 today No Name. Robbed these off a 73 14hp-H No Name. Rob Peter to pay Paul . The 14hp-H is/was a running mochine when I drove it in the shed, smoked a little but ran and had strong Hydro. -
Yeah but I prefer a little stamped sheet metal between me and 500lbs of steel on wheels. I usually strap tractors down well enough to survive a flip! Might not save me being in the outside bed of the truck, but it gives a fair amount of false hope just in case...
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If you decide against using the pedal, I'd take it off your hands. The PO of my 701 snapped it right off somehow.
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I see, does look about 14 ga. This is great, I can definitely work with these! Thank you!
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@Ed Kennell happy birthday to you ED ! hop the family gives you a big hug , pete
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Disassembly continues on the C160…
peter lena replied to RoubaixRider's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
@RoubaixRider just some rattling ideas , heim joint , pete -
What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
MainelyWheelhorse replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Today I plowed off what my nephew didn't get last night off my driveway with the 308. While I was at it took out the C-141 for a ride and got it mildly stuck on slush/ice. I also figured I'd stretch the legs on my ATV as well and in the process of plowing moved my Snowmobile to plow around it. Then took that for a spin. -
I've used 2000 lbs twice and 2500 lbs once. Only reason for 2500 was it was on a blowout sale... No issues with either one.
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Disassembly continues on the C160…
peter lena replied to RoubaixRider's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
@RoubaixRider terrific job on that ! ever think about running a frame length 5/16 " steel brake line , as major removal of fuel hose break down? that inner corner 90 deg bend , would make it disappear , leaving only a short tank and carb run to , from it , use a hose barb filter on each end , from tank to carb , also , sta bil in all my fuels , and no fuel hose debris . pete -
Happy Birthday Ed Kennell
MainelyWheelhorse replied to ri702bill's topic in non tractor related discussion
Happy Birthday @Ed Kennell!!! -
Happy Birthday Ed Kennell
stevasaurus replied to ri702bill's topic in non tractor related discussion
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ED !!! Hope you have a great day !! -
I am 78 but I have only been messing around with tractors for about 6 years now. My dad did get a Copar Panzer T205 when I was in my teens. Spent many hours cutting 5 acres with gang mowers. Loved that tractor.
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Winch sizes, speeds, and max amp draw?
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I do... Here's my set ups: Both front and back work quite well...
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I wouldn't think the dims are real important... builders choice. Except for the side to side where it bolts up. Fairly heavy gauge metal... about 14 ga. Not quite as heavy as the side plates
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The challenge of actuators is speed vs. power. You get one or the other except at the very high cost end. Also remember that they don’t go a lot faster “down” than “up” since the motor is driving in both directions. Hydraulics rule for a reason! @SylvanLakeWH has some winch experience! I’ve wondered if mounting the winch off the back end of the plow frame and running the cable forward under the tractor, around a pulley fixed to the plow frame, and then up to one of the rock shaft arms would make a “removable”, plow-only solution that doesn’t encumber the tractor. Another option is the self-contained electro/hydro setup you see on commercial blades. I’ve seen a couple at flea markets and CL for modest money.
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Ok took a break from the fuel pump install to let my hair grow back. Its held on by only the two carriage bolts on either side that hold the bearing plate on. Lemme know you need more.
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Disassembly continues on the C160…
RoubaixRider replied to RoubaixRider's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
Interesting idea… I’ve got all the tooling for bending brake line and doing flare fittings, etc. I might pick your brain on that some more in the coming weeks. Just trying to get all the paint work finished before I’m gonna have to go back on duty. Looking at a few different options right now for Installing bearings instead of just straight pins into pivot points… Heim joints, etc. I hate rattly feeling actuator handles, etc..
