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C121 Hydro for my parents. (and an introduction)
kpinnc replied to ebinmaine's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
Most of my regular workers are Classic (300/400) series, so I'm sorta used to having to fiddle with that same lift location. My earlier machines don't generally carry decks or snow blades, but I do see the difference. And I'll say it again: the C1x1 models were the sharpest "C" models in my opinion. The flatter nose and wider center console just look nice! Especially with wider wheels and tires! -
C121 Hydro for my parents. (and an introduction)
Bar Nuthin replied to ebinmaine's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
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C121 Hydro for my parents. (and an introduction)
c-series don replied to ebinmaine's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
@Bar Nuthin @ebinmaine I totally agree that pre 78 tractors access to the rock shaft is much easier. So Eric, my helpful insight to this problem is to own all the 78-79 C-Series and have a different attachment for each one. This way you don’t have to reach up there to change anything that attaches to the rockshaft!! -
Son in law got a new pellet smoker and I was gifted his old one. It's a Grilla Silverbac about ten years old. He's been having problems with it such as inconsistent temperatures and he experienced a pellet smoker explosion that really concerned him. I brought it to the shop to either make it work or scrap it. After I studied about these things on the internet, I cleaned the unit, disassembled the auger and cleaned the two motors, I especially paid attention to the RTD temp sensor, assuming the sensor might need to be replaced-which fortunately did not. Got it back together yesterday and fired it up. Seemed to be working fine. From what I can tell these smokers need regular maintenance and quality pellets. Today's results are in the picture below. I'm new to pellet smokers. I made a water tray to place below the ribs--that way the grease doesn't drop on the drip tray where it burns the grease or anything else that falls on it. The water tray also provides moisture and seems to even out the temperature swings. The smoke flavor doesn't seem at prevalent as in my other smoker. I suppose anything that a fellow would bake in the oven in the kitchen can be baked in the smoker.
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What's up with that dude?
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The chain will only need to be about half as long. The rest of the length will be from the eye-bolt - which makes it adjustable. 5" chain and 4" eyebolt will be more than plenty. Use a Nylock nut and a washer for the eye-bolt. Or a regular nut + a jam nut. And the chain doesn't need to be that heavy. I think 1/4" (or 5/16") chain would work fine. I think my snowplow is hanging from some old swingset chain!
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Normal work day..... then, we were out of biscuits, so I made a double batch of 2-ingredient (self-rising flour & heavy cream), cast iron skillet biscuits. We like to have them in the morning, split in two, buttered, then toasted under the broiler. Then, we were also out of bread (left what we had at the in-law's), so I made a couple of nice loaves in our cast iron loaf pans. Just got finished having a hot slice with butter on it... YUM!!!!
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@Bar NuthinThat is my 312-H has it and I have considered it but I can't findd the same size and quality chain at Home Depot like the chain used in the 312-H. I will look around and think the lenght should be the same as the rod link, 8.5 inches.
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It seems no space for a washer even a thin one but greesing is good idea, I will. Thank you!
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Santa has been experimenting with various modes of transport. As you can see in one of the cards I made last Xmas, the steampunk sleigh wasn't very dependable. Mrs. Blue Chips had to smirk at Santa's botched attempt to land on our dock. And don't worry...the reindeer all managed to swim to shore.
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I'm not positive here.... I believe the 8.8 is the "advertised width" of the tire. The 22 should be the wheel diameter. Many (most?) Garden Tractor tires are on a 12" wheel. The middle number is the width. The first number is the outer diameter of the tire. There are a few tires that don't get even remotely close to the actual size with their advertised size. You may very well find that getting two new tires is far easier and less expensive than shopping for usable used ones. Factor in your own time and fuel.
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Thank you for prompt reply
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The add says 8.8-22. Can you tell me what that number means in relation to my 856 rear of 23x8x12? What would or should I go with?
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Doesn't seem so. The 8.8- 22 is likely the size. Quite a bit bigger than your own. 22 is the rim size.
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Probably not. They are too narrow to fit the factory wheels, and those look like 6-lugs, the originals for an 856 are 5-lug.
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The aftermarket electronic ignitions won't play well with a flywheel with magnets and a stator.
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Add the kill relay and leave the stock wiring alone. If I rewire a tractor, I wire it for a powered ignition engine. If I'm installing an engine that uses a magneto I just add a relay to kill the engine in place of a coil.
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Will these fit a 856 23x8x12.. worth the $ for what they are? 200 mile roundtrip drive Only pictures from listing. Thank you
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it must be majjjic
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If you want to rewire the tractor you will need a new 103991 ignition switch or you can keep the wiring as is and add the kill relay, your choice. If you want to rewire the unit use this drawing as an example.
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he has feet after all.
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I know that the more sophisticated powered/smart air-to-air heat exchangers are rather pricey. I might try building a simple passive one someday. It wouldn't be as efficient as the fancy ones, but it might be an interesting experiment or project.
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Trina's Millie has a worn out S/G belt so it wouldn't start. She used The Ugly Bruce tractor to break the snow out so I could get the car in the barn. When I got home & after we got the cars cozied in, I plowed the yard for about an hour. May have to plow again tomorrow morning so I can leave. The Ugly Bruce goes well... but she's used to her little Short frames and I'm used to a heavier machine. It'll get there... Depthwise we have a strong 6" + now with several more inches forecast overnight.
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rick replied to Bar Nuthin's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Communication with your customers is paramount! I learned that years ago.
