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ineedanother replied to ineedanother's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
And they're cheap...although the phillips tend to be stronger on the better ones. Great for 3/8" sockets but the phillips driver tips on these are priceless IMO. -
Niiiiice. That manual impact driver was a recommended purchase by the folks here on Redsquare several years ago when we restored my 1974 C160-8 Cinnamon Horse. EXCELLENT purchase. Whack! To tighten. Then loosen. Repeat. Remove.
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ineedanother replied to ineedanother's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
I've had issues in the past with the #3 phillips for the screen on the flywheel. I've soaked these for a few days and hit them with the manual impact. Four for 4 -
What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
ebinmaine replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
All loaded up for a trip to western Massachusetts tomorrow. Two tractors for the Big Show via @wallfish. Couple mowing decks and some other variousitems for another Redsquare Supporter. Swap trade drive blab & stare out the Pilot windows for a couple days. -
Last week..... from Mike's in WA. I'll be ordering another couple bags too.
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My understanding is: The balance gears were engineered back in the 60s to quell vibrations at upper end RPMs. On the engine I personally removed the gears from, the vibration above 3400 RPM is too much for the BATTERY. I just kept the top at 3300. Yes - I do understand that the Sundstrand is rated for 3600. It doesn't mow, snow blow, or run any other implements, and I don't tax/work/stress the engine much by plowing snow. My experience and research shows me that the way I'm operating this machine is just fine. Modify YOUR machine at YOUR discretion. ALL of mine will be gear deleted.
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Here is my c-175 coming out of approximately 8 years of retirement. Ive owned it a year now and finally am getting around to getting it back on-line.
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Yep. I think I paid 1/3 of that a year ago!
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I'm fairly sure I paid nearly half that!
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I had an initial kabang, followed by at least 4 more. Weird.
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ineedanother replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
I have a lot of different treads but no ribs...yet. Love the look. -
Mine has all 4 holes - I need to head to my local Tractor Supply store to get pins for them. It also has the lift assist spring which I have cranked down all the way for now. I'll see if it kicks up when tilling and adjust as needed. I got the loop welded. Even grinding couldn't make me the welder I ain't! 🤪 Now I need to wait for the correct spring to arrive because the temporary one I was using is far too short!
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Hmmmm. I hope the guys in the shop at work won't mind me modifying their press
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Well, they've gotten more expensive! Although some sources have these things at upwards of $10 each. 3/8" (0.375 $15 for 10) - do a jungle search for item 07-239 5/16" (0.313" less commonly used and more expensive, $38 for 10) - do a jungle search for item 88-171-8 Interestingly, the description for the 3/8" is that they are rubber, silicone not the case...if that search doesn't work let me know and I can PM a link.
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The Museum & Visitor Center offers an almost overwhelming amount of knowledge and insight. Several tours run from there, as well.
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His 9th birthday is tomorrow... He flopped into my daughters lap when we picked him up as a puppy, he flopped into her lap when he breathed his last... poetry...
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What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
sqrlgtr replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Not much “horsein” around time today but did get the front wheels running straight with steering wheel on the 520H, kind a pet pev of mine, I like um straight! -
And you have to love that "Kabang!!" when it finally yields!
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The military does have its own “sorting hat” doesn’t it? My Dad joined the Navy to “get into the fight” (WWII). After a battery of tests the powers that be assigned him as a diesel mechanics instructor at Great Lakes. He wasn’t thrilled, but he claimed it had two big upsides. It motivated him to get a degree in Mechanical Engineering on the GI Bill. And he met my Mom while on a weekend pass.
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ineedanother replied to ineedanother's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
I've read a lot of threads regarding the balance gears and have never seen anything related to data about engine wear or other justification for them. If main bearing wear or something else significant is impacted one way or another I might have more of an opinion but I can't see how a bit of vibration at some engine speeds would be worth the risk of "venting the block" as it has been so eloquently put. I'm definitely leaning toward removing them from all of mine. -
Lots of smiles per hour. How young? Favorite memory?
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The screws were fine, cleaned it out and it works fine now.
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The pulley from Brian is really impressive. It's not stamped tin like the original
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