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Last year the front of the new-to-me blade got stripped to bare metal and refinished. The rest stayed patina! This year the front will get PAMed.
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check out A-Z tractor parts - vendor listed here on Red Sq -- they are on Ebay - have huge inventory of used parts from their boneyard
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You talkin’ to me? Of course, it was night and the power was out and I’m sweating bullets that it won’t start. Switch to run, one pull, and off it goes. Whew! But it never happened--your word against mine.
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Pete: I ALWAYS lube my blade - - i find it entertaining to see photos of tractor plow blades with huge chunks of snow stuck to the blade -- which obviously prevents snow from smoothly flowing off blade - i also suggest to clean rust which adds friction slowing the snow from gliding off the blade
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Use a screw driver on the right side. Then loosen each side a bit at a time it will come off. I had a 50% failure rate with the pump in your picture.
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Keep in mind the 8hp tractor was never offered a deck above 36" because it would be under powered. Not a match made in heaven. You probably get it to fit & function, but you may not be thrilled with the results.....
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I doubt it but compare the parts lists. If you have a 42" deck for the C-81 you may be able to swap parts to make it work. Keep in mind the 8hp tractor was never offered a deck above 36" because it would be under powered.
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Yeah, that on side is hard to get to and you kinda have to pull carb away from block as you take it off. Most of the time the carb will be stuck and you may have to peck/knock it loose from gasket/block. It may not seem like now, but they do get easier the more you take them off and on. if you have a new carb, DO NOT get rid of the old carb but rebuild it later or let someone else take it off your hands .
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Will this help?
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Happy Birthday Lowell
Terry M-(Moderator) replied to Achto's topic in non tractor related discussion
Happy Birthday!! - Today
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Ok, question, who has tried to start their generator with the ignition switch off? I have
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I have not purchased another fuel pump yet but was recommended to get this electric one.. The bigger current issue is how do I get the old carburetor off? The bolts holding it on to chassis.. I can only loosen one so far then it’s stopped by hittingthe carb, the other bolt I can’t reach at all with either a wrench or socket ? Is there something i should remove differently first?
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Parking brake lever assembly ready to install. I am installing an early style as I do with all of my builds as I don't like the later style with the plastic knob on the left side. Parking brake bolt, washers, and spacer installed. Never seize on the SS bolt. Parking brake lever assembly installed and nut torqued to 30 ft/lb. Parking brake lever spring installed. Shift cover plate sat in place to verify parking brake lever location. I cut out the slot for the parking brake. Adjusted brake spring according to manual.
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Snow storm from last Wednesday knocked out our internet and that was still out this morning when the power went out. Power came back on after 4 hours. Luckily it was only -9 out so the house only cooled down to 15 degrees C. When the power came back on the satellite dish also had melted off so I now have power and internet. My post yesterday was through my phone that works so long as I am standing just outside the shop.
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A healthy fuel pump will squirt fuel pretty good. I don't use any sealant on carb or fuel pump myself but have seen others use it on the fuel pump to block gasket. I believe the fuel fitting in picture is one that goes into the carb and those fuel shut offs work fine for a little while but usually get hard to turn on and off, my experience anyhow. You mentioned that you already fixed the fuel shut off back at tank. Have you purchased another fuel pump yet? If not you may want to think about going with an electric but quickest would be to just get a replacement pump like you already have, I recommend getting a Kohler but they ain't cheap. I have not converted to an electric pump myself but a lot of guys on here swear by them, I have one put back to use later myself for a 312-8 that has fuel tank under seat ...
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Hello, Will a 42" mower deck model 0542SK01 that says fits 250 series tractors fir my C-81? I have the chance to buy a new in box unit and was curious. Thanks!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOWELL !!!
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Took spark plug out…disconnected carb to fuel pump fuel line.. started engine with key.. fuel was present in fuel pump plastic hose end connection, fuel present in seam of fuel pump plastic housing and fuel present on chassis below.. but no fuel appeared to shoot out of pump.. i believe it may be leaking?? Added pictures. Also, for my replacement fuel pump I’m going to use for temporary use.. only gasket needed is this one they provided 2 of? Between tractor and carburetor? Where it matches metal outline of seal? I do NOT need to seal it with any kind of sealant? Or open up carb bowl and seal that gasket? It also came with a plastic valve shutoff and a metal L screw in to tank piece? supposed to be used in line or as tank shut off beneath fuel tank? Which I already replaced with metal shut off.
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When my dad designed (and had me as labor to build) the new garage addition to the house of my teen years, he included a big French drain in the middle of the floor and a spigot with both cold and hot water feeds. Until the temps got really low, we were able to do a weekly car wash in the garage after a good warming pre-rinse without it freezing up. The condensation on the outside windows from the humidity generated did often freeze, though. I shudder to think about the energy cost of that today.
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I too try to rinse the crap out, not fun in freezing weather. In past years the salt trucks made stripes on the road the current thing is to spray a mist that floats everywhere. 🥶
