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Not a good start to the day this morning. Day's plan was to do some logging. Been left a good heap of tree branches off a tree that's been felled down the bridleway. Already got given a trailer load of big lumps by the chap who's been cutting it up. What's left ranges from 5" downward. Chainsaw and everything all ready loaded in the tote box on the back of the Sears yesterday. So into the workshop to get the Sears out, only to find front, LH tyre flat. Got a thorn in it. Off with the wheel and off to the tyre fitters to get it repaired. The tyres isn't in the best of health anyway. Not really surprising after 43yrs. Side wall getting perished and that was leaking air as well. New tyre needed. So I bit the bullet and ordered two multi ribbed ones instead of turfs. Back home and fitted the trailer ball hitch to the C-125. Transferred chainsaw etc to trailer and off I went. Now have 2-1/2 trailer loads of stove ready logs stored away for next winter. Still some more to get tomorrow all being well.

Thanks everyone! Unfortunately I was at work but still got cake.

I usually give my plow blade a few coats of car wax. Seems to hold up well all winter.

Most folks will say the long chute works better, throws the snow further, and since the snow seems to move faster thru it, the chute clogs less.

Some of the tractor shows require a muffler. The muffler is a racing muffler from Joes Racing Products. Basically a see thru muffler with perforated inner tube wrapped with fiberglass with a bigger outer tube. Don't worry, it can be removed with (4) bolts for Sunday church rides. LOL.

I altered mine to get it inside the cab on my 520H. I sawed a vee in the lever about 3/4 of the way thru at several key places, then bent the lever to the shape I needed. After I had the shape I needed, I welded the vees and added a plate on the side of each vee. I used a cable guided by several small eye bolts to operate the angle locking pin.

I just replaced the master bathroom flapper. turns out it is nearly exactly the same diameter hole and shape if you invert. I bought a new one for a fraction of the price and put a snug rubber washer on top to really seal. Not pretty but super affordable. Also called a dust cover as I found searching the interwebs. Thanks to all!

Hello My brake band was too used and in bad condition . I needed to change it but it's expensive here . So I try another solution: i took a piece of belt band for old engine (like hit and miss engine) . One meter (40 inch) cost 4 dollars . I'll tell you if it work fine

Going to assume Bendix as that is what most Chargers had. Have you load tested the battery how old is it. So many electric problems here trace back to a bad battery. Before you throw parts at it some testing may help. Run a temp ground wire from the regulator body (fins) to the battery neg. then run it. Does battery voltage come up? if so Bad ground for the regulator. No go?? Disconnect 3 wire lug from the regulator Two wires will be white. Start the engine run it a at least 3000 rpm. Check for AC voltage between the two wires. Should be 30 volts AC or more. If so and all your connections and grounds are good then probably time for a new regulator

That is a good idea I was in maintenance the last 10 years before my job in agriculture now. I believe I still have some taps laying around lol

I've heard it described as "dry as a popcorn fart", whatever on earth that is...

Tyre was OK last time I used the Sears Norm. Not a thorn in sight.

A cubic foot of concrete weighs 150 lbs. A cubic foot of cast iron weighs 450 lbs.

with recent , snow , did anyone try some lubricant on the face of their plow blade ? done this for years , the release , slide off is much easier than a dry / rusty start point . road plowing is really the deal , in snow removal , pete

Yup - cheapo store brand vegetable cooking spray. Did all 3 - the 48" plow, the 32" snowblower on the 854, and the 24" Ariens walk behind. No issues - works well. So did your idea of the teflon sheet cut to fit under the Ariens chute...

On your birthday I wanted to show your true colors! Ha!! Happy birthday buddy🎉

I’ve used RTV as well. It seals better than grease alone and still cleans out easy.

Wait, What... MUFFLERS! Here I was thinking this was a HOT ROD build. My bad!

Like Eric said, a setscrew will be fine but don't use a bolt. It can't protrude from the case.

I wouldn't hesitate a heartbeat to clean that threaded hole out really well, put a dab of silicone on another set screw, and put that right back in there.

@ bc.gold , great pick up on that ! back in the day american anything did not have an expiration date , making it live on is the deal . pete

Muffler does not look so bad.

By far the easiest tool I’ve ever seen for trimming off fingertips.

Happy Birthday @oldiron613 Rob! Have a great day!

Another great landfill score.

Could have been worse nORMSTER. The 125 could have had a dead battery.

How about adding extra pounds to the operator? Those would be directly over the axle!?

Thanks Ill look for the manual and download it

John - outside, the spindle has the fixed washer face welded to it. Do yourself a favor - download the 606/656 manual here on the Forum. Full of all sorts of good info. Maybe a dab of blue Loctite on the threads of the cleaned hexbolt too...... Bill

That's after a day mowing when it was dry. Definitely dusty! Makes the "dry dusty conditions" comment in the service manual make more sense. It always gets a wash down after it cools. Maybe not soap every time, but the dust gets knocked off. Better than my FILs Charger after getting up leaves. It was solid dirt- no visible red whatsoever. He stops at least twice while working just to clean the air filter out. But his engines are always pristine.

Never have needed slick stuff. Painted the blade several years ago no problems. Speed helps even the wet heavy stuff like yesterday rolls off at 6-7mph.

Kevin, That is awesome to hear! Keep it going buddy. I am not fasting but following another diet as mentioned earlier and I am down 20lbs. I have another 9 to go to reach my goal weight.

Luckily it broke off and left a little protrusion and I was able to take small punch and unthread it out of there

OK 'nuff of this jibber jabber... just GITERDONE EB... lets see a weight box. I got 4 ft of snow here and you are yakkin flip flops..

What did I do with the horse today???? First day of snow this season in Hudson River Valley, NY - WH lined up ready to leave the "barn"..................so plowed 5 inches to clear driveway - C175 H with plow blade I cleaned up and rehabbed painted this past year.

Cleaned up and sliced thin potato chips then deep fried in tallow I had recently rendered.

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Another idea for the 2" receiver would be to get one of the hitch extensions with a step built into it. HF has a Haul Master brand one fairly priced. I've always thought that would be an easy way to stack cinder blocks and just strap them down tight. Or make up a giant U bolt to secure it. Or even secure on a 5 gallon bucket filled with concrete, gravel, et. This would keep it a little closer to the tractor compared to a cargo carrier or other longer mount and still let you attach hitches if needed with the load on the step/platform.

HAPPPPPY BIRTHDAAAAYYY

That’s why I was thinking too but I thought well maybe it serves another purpose I am not aware of. Pretty common theme lately ME NOT BEING AWARE 😂 thanks EB

Happy Happy @Dan.gerous Fair winds and following seas.

Happy Birthday Dan! Hope you find what floats your boat!

Some 60 years ago, my grandmother introduced me to her version of cush cush. She would take left-over cornbread, crumble it in a skillet, pour a little water over it and basically end up with moisten hot cornbread to which she would add plenty of black pepper. She would make a rather thin white bacon or sausage gravy. She would fill a bowl with the cornbread and pour the gravy over it. It has become a staple in my house over the years. We use a microwave to steam our cornbread in--something grandma couldn't imagine ever being in most every kitchen. We also liked fried mush. When we make it at home, sometimes we would add crumbled fried sausage to it--maybe a "watered down" modern version scrapple? I like my mush crispy on the outside with plenty of butter and clear Karo syrup. My wife, she wants butter with salt and pepper.

I pull both console plates, seat, fender and gas tank every fall on the tractor I mow with. I have never seen one that bad, it must have taken years to accumulate that much. I use a garden hose and car wash to clean it out, then let it dry followed by oiling every moving joint in there.

Kevin, I decided to make a change and lose weight. I started just before the new year on a program called Awaken180. I thought it would be harder than it is. Down from 204 to 192 so far. My goal is 175. Have not seen that number in years!! Keep the push going. This year at the big show we will forgo beers and just drink clear alcohol at dinner😂

Get a 70-80 hr 7 day a week stressful job! That will get you there quick! I lost 30 lbs in 8-9 weeks without even trying. Plus it paid to loose it. LoL Your social life will get pretty lean too!

@tractorchick Great advice there. @Pullstart Glad to help you out Man. As you know Trina's been training for years and years. She has a grasp of the human body mechanics that most folks just don't. I've been thinking and trying and thinking and trying for several months now about how to get past this ridiculously irritating lack of a diagnosis for my body pain. I have some days better than others like anyone but my higher pain days have been far more numerous for a few months. I've been struggling mentally (more than normal 😂😂) to get past a barrier. I can't move so I don't want to move but I hurt more when I don't move so I need to move but I can't move. Repeat... Repeat... Repeat... Ahh well... So my local 🥋 BBT has been trying to help.... we been training a bit more. Walking a bit more. On the plus side this year we have NO major projects planned. We'll finish the Automatic Restoration, work on whatever Trina chooses to do, get a few other things done.... And camp and hike. And camp and hike. And camp and hike. On the fasting, I've been doing a few here n there the last few weeks. I was able to pull off (2) 16 fasts/8 hour eating days. Physically and mentally I felt great but I couldn't keep it going for more than a couple. Last night to this morning was about 14... Tonight I'll try for 12 or 14 again. We'll try again this week a time or two.