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Zero here in SC Pa. Selling my Ber Vac didn't bring a blizzard...YET.
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@ebinmaine think that plow strength / weight alone , will overpower / that entire set up , if it ever gets used , numerous other failures will show themselves . running an original horse plow for many years , only thing that wares out is the , lower blade scraping strip set up . keeping blade slick , really helps snow slide off , unloading it easily . would bet that front axel set up is not going to last long , spindles / bearings etc, that plow weight / strength , will eat that horse , pete
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I Think This Group Might Be Bad For Me - Meet My New B100 Automatic
ebinmaine replied to BradKahler's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
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A date which will live in infamy.
adsm08 replied to 953 nut's topic in non tractor related discussion
And much like this year, Dec 7, 1941 was a Sunday. -
I watch/follow several TV stations and websites for the weather. Out of the lot, National Weather Service seems to be the closest the most often around here. Nowhere near totally accurate but the closest. NOAA Weather as well is good. A couple weeks ago they put up the SCIENCE based long term probability forecast. (Not the half guessing almanac trash.) NOAA predicted below normal temps with average precipitation for December. They predicted average temps with average precipitation for January. For us here in Maine this means more snow than slush or rain in December and average snow in January. Over 10" this past week on the first storm was certainly a good start.
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Mebee. Its rare for us to get any snow before January. Tuesday we had a full on storm with sliding and accidents, and a guy sideways in the lane.
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I Think This Group Might Be Bad For Me - Meet My New B100 Automatic
BradKahler replied to BradKahler's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Hmm...I didn't have the addiction until I got here so I'm somewhat conflicted as to what to do - Today
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Ber Vac 46” snowblower drive belt
gwest_ca-(File Mod) replied to AHS's topic in Implements and Attachments
B62 is the industrial belt sizing - A = 1/2" wide B = 5/8" wide. The 62 is what engineers use to design belt drives for a specific speed. I believe it is the circumference of the cords running around the belt which are inside the rubber so there lies the difference. They don't care what covers the cords which are carrying the load. For commercial belts add 2" to the A belts and 3" to the B belts. Some manufacturers have mixed the two sizing systems. They will call a belt a B belt because it is 5/8" wide but their length is 62". Very confusing. Best to check the actual belt length unless you trust the supplier's description. You will never find a B62 belt at Gates that is 62" long. You may have noticed odd pulley dimensions for sheaves (pulleys) that industry uses. That dimension is where the belt cords run so when used with the A and B belts their calculations are accurate when designing machinery speeds. -
The way winter is starting out, it looks as though we may have an old-fashioned winter. We haven't had cold and snow like this for many years. I don't see much change coming in the near future. So, bundle up and we may actually get some seat time this year.
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I can get that this morning. Thw frames don't bend but the entire assembly can absolutely be sent sideways some. Many people make a bracket limiting side motion at the front.
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That's exactly how Trina is. We make an interesting pair for that reason too. Around 80⁰, 85⁰ my energy is gone. Hers is higher! Must be something in the chemistry that loosens up from solid to liquid around that temp. Definitely agreed with the cold weather clothing being a serious hindrance to production. Also the last several years my fingers and toes get cold 🥶 faster. I'm constantly on the search for better gloves. Docs say it isn't Raynouds (sp?) but just slow moving circulation.
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Welcome to the site where anything is possible if you are willing to do the work. Lots of good people here that are willing to help, Answer the questions above and we will get you started in the right direction,
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Well, the normal snowfall this season to date is just under 6". So far we've had just over 28". A sign of the winter to come? I'm an optimist. It's just getting it out of it's system and the rest of the winter will be mild. I'm an optimist. It's just getting it out of it's system and the rest of the winter will be mild. I'm an optimist. It's just getting it out of it's system and the rest of the winter will be mild. I'm an optimist. It's just getting it out of it's system and the rest of the winter will be mild. Do I have to write that 100 times teacher?
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Today we pay honor to the citizens who were killed when Japan sprung their surprise attack. This date results in World War Two, as the United States declared war on Japan on the following day. On this day, organizations across the United States hold tributes to honor the memory of Pearl Harbor. There are also a lot of reunions and survivors share their stories as well. Traditionally, the United States flag will be flown at half-staff until sunset. This is an act that honors the people who lost their lives while they were serving for the U.S. at Pearl Harbor. Today, there are a number of different sites at Pearl Harbor that have been created in memory of those who served during the bombing. Pearl Harbor is the final resting place for a lot of the crew of USS Oklahoma, USS Arizona, and USS Utah. The memorials here serve as a place of honor to the service members who lost their lives during the attack. They also act as a touching and emotional reminder of war and the loss that it causes. At Pearl Harbor, you will find the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park, which pays honor to the American submarine that sunk 44 ships during World War Two. There is also the USS Utah Memorial. This is in remembrance of the former battleship, which in 1931 was converted into a target ship. It was sunk in an attack on the 7th of December in 1941. Another site is the USS Oklahoma Memorial, which pays tribute to the battleship that was also sunk on this date, resulting in 429 men losing their lives. There is also a marble memorial that goes over sunken battleship USS Arizona, which is in tribute of the 1,177 crew members who died. The attack was devastating, killing over 2,400 citizens of the United States from the time it began at 7:48am Hawaiian time and ended just 90 minutes later, making the attack incredibly devastating. Multiple ships were lost during the attack, though things could have been much worse. Intelligence gathered after the attack indicated that there was intended to be a third-wave of attacks to hit the island, complete with an invasion fleet intended to take the island and prevent it from being used as an American base of operation. The purpose behind this surprise attack? America was well positioned in the Pacific to interfere with Japanese fleet maneuvering, and it was hoped that by launching this assault they would cripple the US Pacific Presence and be able to control the ocean unhindered. As early as 1984, National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day was officially declared by President Ronald Reagan. Then, in 1994, the United States Congress agreed jointly that this event would be celebrated each year going forward. The attack on Pearl Harbor sparked a wave of patriotic creativity in American culture. The slogan “Remember Pearl Harbor” became a popular rallying cry, inspiring songs like Sammy Kaye’s “Remember Pearl Harbor” that climbed music charts in 1941. Several ships were salvaged and returned to service. The USS West Virginia, sunk during the attack, was raised, repaired, and rejoined the Pacific Fleet in 1944. Similarly, the USS California and USS Nevada were also restored and fought in key battles later in the war.
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December seventh is National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. A solemn remembrance of a pivotal historical event that forged resilience and unity in the face of adversity, inspiring generations. The following day in an address to congress President Franklin D. Roosevelt spoke these words. “Yesterday, December 7, 1941 — a date which will live in infamy — the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan,” There is a beautiful lagoon in the Hawaiian Islands that is named for the lustrous jewel that is formed when a piece of sand irritates a clam into coating it to protect itself, Pearl Harbor. This harbor also houses the headquarters of the United States Pacific Fleet, and has been an important part of the American Naval placement in the Pacific Ocean since 1887. Little did anyone know at that time that an attack on this harbor would bring the entire might of the American Military into a war it was desperately seeking to avoid. National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day honors the men and women who died in the Japanese attack on this beautiful harbor one December day in 1941.
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My head was pretty much spinning looking at all the options. As kp mentioned, the transmission differences. Ya want better, ya gotta pay. Again, I just keep migrating to the Bad Boys. I haven't seen any other mower with a 3 gauge deck which obviously contributes to the 1600-1700# weight, the transmissions are indeed Parkers on the upper end but there's a ton of different Parkers, things that can be visually checked seem as heavy as the next. Justify the big $$? Don't know yet. I've got a lot of pondering to do, mainly on the various transmissions. As far as battery goes. It just wouldn't work for me so I haven't researched them. But it could be great for some folks.
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I replaced a Kohler with a Magnum and used the original ignition switch and wiring. I had to add a relay, I found the info on how to do the modification on this site. Much easier than changing the wiring and switch. I did one like that too.
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i just got the Ber Vac W/o a drive belt. Upon looking at part #’s, it is a B62 and 657644. I have HEARD the belt is 5/8” x 65”? Am i correct?
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The others have mentioned the potential changes depending on what engine you get for it. If it's a K-Series it might even have the tapped holes in the bottom of the oil pan already. I purchased a new 1976 B-80. Here it is in it's original form. A short time later I picked up a new K-341 from WW Grainger when Kohler phased out the K-Series. In 76 and 77 the B and C series were identical as far as frame, transmission, etc. with just a few differences to economize the B's and of course the engine. Going from a K-181 to a K-341 was pretty cut and dry. The new engine did have the mounting holes drilled and tapped. The bearing race in the PTO had to be changed from a 1" ID to a 1.125". The OD is the same on both. The upper PTO bracket is a little different but the small block bracket was easily modified to match the mounting holes on the big block. Going from K to K made it really simple. In my case perhaps the biggest issue was the starter. The welded on bracket on the new engine was what I called a low mount. The mounting holes were above the starter body. The original spec engine had a high mount, the holes were below the starter. This created a little interference with the battery but it was easily handled. It ran like this for 40+ years. Recently, I decided to convert it back to a B-80. It is now dedicated to snow blade all year. The conversion back actually brought back some memories of the original swap. Search for Reborn B80 here and you'll find a thread I did on it. There might be some things in that to help you. As she sits now.
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December 7, 1941
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The B80 had a battery ignition, if you are planning on using a Magnum engine, that has magneto ignition. Doing so requires the correct mag style ignition switch and a bit of re-wiring...
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Truth there. Excessive idling at too low an RPM or over revving shortens the engine life. But you gotta love that "putt-putt-putt" sound a K series makes at low idle with the ACR working!
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Thanks for the heads up. I just bought the blower and didn't know that the side panels are on backwards. At least it's an easy fix!
