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If you look closely ol' Bill appears to be a generation apart from the rest of the Comets....
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Not today, but YESTERDAY... We took a road trip to Mechanicsville to see @richmondred01. Along with the rebuilt K341s I bought home, I was fortunate to procure a nice straight fender pan and hood. Thank you sir! We took the scenic route home, through the Shenandoah Valley. The most difficult issue was iris continually trying to route us back to 95 and DC/Baltimore traffic. Aside from that, it was a really great day. Straight as an arrow, nice patina. And look, no spider cracks on the fender pan!
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Plaid sport coat, bow ties and enough grease to keep @peter lena happy!
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What did you do today?
Sparky-(Admin) replied to Mickwhitt's topic in non tractor related discussion
Doubled…maybe even tripled the value here ! Found a 300-400 series rear fender decal in my decal stash-pile that I’ll never slap onto a fender. Last picture is what I started with. -
Curious why the workhorse doesn't get snow duty?
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Quite a few great tallents got their national exposure on his show - Elvis, The Beatles to name a few...
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Happy Birthday
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Mackissic chipper shredder restoration
ebinmaine replied to ebinmaine's topic in Implements and Attachments
On this particular application I have two options. A. Replace the idler pulley with a larger one. B. Larger (wider) belt. Yesterday between the sessions of chipping I adjusted the belt but found it is maxed out. I could also move the idler down so it's making a longer reach but that has potential problems involving the axle. The existing belt is 1/2 x 86. I've ordered a 5/8 x 88. More to come... - Today
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856 heavily corroded hubcap removal advice
953 nut replied to FLtractor's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Another unintended use for the 7" wonder bar that I have come up with is removing the 1533 bearings from a transaxle. Put the bent end into the axle opening and place it in contact with the bearing, give the other end a light tap with a hammer and the bearing will pop right out. -
Mackissic chipper shredder restoration
peter lena replied to ebinmaine's topic in Implements and Attachments
@OoPEZoO looking right at it ? first flat belt idler pulley after chipper blade set up ? would bet its lubrication heat / stress , failure ! self explanatory , tiny sealed bearing , unknown lube , violent incremental bearing / belt stoppage, starts the typical BELT WAVE OF RELATED STOPAGE . look up a similar pulley with a , larger bearing , with wide rubber side grease shields , carefully remove shields , small pocket flat screwdriver , small flat putty knife , wipe out . carb cleaner flush , lucas x-tra HD green chassis grease ? hand pack , 550 deg flash point , polyurea rated , stays with bearing , all my decks , pto,s , related , long past failures , were ELIMINATED with this lube , you know what doesn't work , make the change , would also plan a mod to long unsupported , belt runs , that heavy loading power wave , is showing you the way . looks like a basic fix to me , pete -
Steering upgrade
ebinmaine replied to gt14rider's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
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Steering upgrade
gt14rider replied to gt14rider's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
@Bill D , @sqrlgtr the tierod is made of 5/8 cold rolled steel, 3/8 × 24 righthand thead and 3/8 × 24 lefthand thead hiem joints. Regal red paint. -
Wheelhorse D160 Workhorse
Chav88 replied to Chav88's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
Last night after getting the entire lawn mowed twice and several interactions with land mines we shut her off and took a break to tend to the burn barrel that’s been burning for 3 weeks to get rid of the trash wood scattered all over the property. When I came back….no start. Battery was dead. What’s odd is I confirmed it was charging shortly after buying it and the ammeter shows it’s charging and increases as you add lights or clutch. But the only thing I can think of is that I was using the clutch for so long that it put another draw on the battery and I didn’t let it charge up after shitting it off. Not that it’s correct but it’s something to keep an eye on -
Spring brings out the crazy folks
SylvanLakeWH replied to kpinnc's topic in non tractor related discussion
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Happy Borned on Day, Bill
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Happy Birthday Blackhood Bill
SylvanLakeWH replied to 953 nut's topic in non tractor related discussion
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Happy Birthday Blackhood Bill
ebinmaine replied to 953 nut's topic in non tractor related discussion
HAPPPPY BIRTHDAY -
Happy Birthday @Blackhood Bill, we are glad you were born.
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April 12, 1954 Bill Haley & His Comets record "Rock Around the Clock".
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How Do You Get Under Your Deck to Change Blades?
CCW replied to hotajax's topic in Implements and Attachments
This year I slid the deck in from the right side of my 312-8. Once lined up I use a scissor jack to raise the front of the deck to latch it into place. Easiest install I have ever done. -
@Sparky Great pics. If you ever get a mentally demented hankering for a bit of tougher trails... head to the house here. We'll show you some old "cart roads" and maybe even mountain notch roads. Fair amount pushing the bike uphill on that one but it leads to an old abandoned village.
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Agreed. You boys remember that come fall when Trina's lookin for great pics.
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Spring brings out the crazy folks
ebinmaine replied to kpinnc's topic in non tractor related discussion
I agree in principle but jumping outta perfectly good flying machines was never on my list. Jimbo. You run down to my mom's place and set right on the front porch. The Orange Airport 🛫 is right down the road. One of the busiest Jump towns around. We can watch the planes and parachutes right there too. -
Mackissic chipper shredder restoration
ebinmaine replied to ebinmaine's topic in Implements and Attachments
You really do. Such an excellent implement. They pop up occasionally. -
Same here. Same seat and seat shock. Wait until you get past 65! Get your scar tissue built up whilst you can. Even on a nice cushy seat that I had on my Goldwing I was starting to wear down after 25 miles.
