DougC 2,641 #1 Posted December 19, 2015 20 degrees at 11:00 am, fired up the wood furnace in the garage and in about half an hour the coat was off and I was taking off both running boards and side panels on the '88 520H. Found mouse nest filled with mouse poison pellets on the brake pedal side and a ton of oily, dirt and grass covering and burying everything. Installed a new belt from motor to trans. on right side and then started cleaning up the mess on the other side where the mice had been. discovered the reason my park brake and motion lever return were not working. Rod going through frame to linkage was not connected and about 20 minutes later and several swear words I could push the brake pedal and the motion lever would return to the stop position and the park brake could be set and holds and even the dash warning light worked properly again. Found the steering block grease zerk you guys told me about by turning the wheel all the way to the right and greased the dickens out of everything again. Thanks every one for all your help and advice. My tach and charging system were repaired a few weeks ago as well from all your tips and knowledge. What a great day!!!! 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,191 #2 Posted December 19, 2015 Sounds like you had some fun Doug. I took the wifey Shopping but I did get a good Dinner out of the deal. Did some work on the K321 today. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497 #3 Posted December 20, 2015 A good day is a good day. I just got in from the garage myself. 25 degrees outside, but I have heat in there to. Makes it a better working place. I was straightening out the workbenches and cleaning tools and trying to tidy up. The place is now half a wreck. I kicked back in my chair and envisioned a snowcab on each tractor. Wishfull thinking again. Glad your day was good Doug, and Jack, my food tastes a little better when the mrs picks up the tab. Its rare,,,,,but happens. Glenn 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baerpath 517 #4 Posted December 20, 2015 10 hours ago, Wishin4a416 said: Sounds like you had some fun Doug. I took the wifey Shopping but I did get a good Dinner out of the deal. Did some work on the K321 today. Did the same thing took her shopping. Ended up with 6 bottles of home made wine, and a gallon of homemade Cheer. My kind of shopping 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,438 #5 Posted December 20, 2015 6 hours ago, JERSEYHAWG / Glenn said: A good day is a good day. I just got in from the garage myself. 25 degrees outside, but I have heat in there to. Makes it a better working place. I was straightening out the workbenches and cleaning tools and trying to tidy up. The place is now half a wreck. I kicked back in my chair and envisioned a snowcab on each tractor. Wishfull thinking again. Glad your day was good Doug, and Jack, my food tastes a little better when the mrs picks up the tab. Its rare,,,,,but happens. Glenn Glen Waite till you retire. I have every nut and blot put away from the summer. All parts lined up ready to be put on. You so much time on your hands. They say you never have enough time when you retire I have not found this to be true yet. But it is fun when you have something to work on. You have the time to think it thru. Gary B.... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497 #6 Posted December 20, 2015 2 hours ago, T1257 said: Glen Waite till you retire. I have every nut and blot put away from the summer. All parts lined up ready to be put on. You so much time on your hands. They say you never have enough time when you retire I have not found this to be true yet. But it is fun when you have something to work on. You have the time to think it thru. Gary B.... Gary. I am retired. the place is still a half mess. A project us always waiting. Seems theres no let up. Thanks for the thoughts. like Trace Atkins sings "I'am Tryin" Glenn 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougC 2,641 #7 Posted December 20, 2015 14 hours ago, JERSEYHAWG / Glenn said: I kicked back in my chair and envisioned a snowcab on each tractor. Wishfull thinking again Remember Glenn, I've pledged a dollar toward that cab, don't give up yet buddy, we'll get there. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,438 #8 Posted December 21, 2015 (edited) 20 hours ago, JERSEYHAWG / Glenn said: Gary. I am retired. the place is still a half mess. A project us always waiting. Seems theres no let up. Thanks for the thoughts. like Trace Atkins sings "I'am Tryin" Glenn OOPPSS I did not know Glen. I think we should have a retired Icon next to our name. So we do not make a mistake like I did. Enjoy your time. Edited December 21, 2015 by T1257 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497 #9 Posted December 23, 2015 (edited) On Monday, December 21, 2015 at 6:21 AM, T1257 said: OOPPSS I did not know Glen. I think we should have a retired Icon next to our name. So we do not make a mistake like I did. Enjoy your time. you know we should talk to Karl about that. a retired icon. What should it be? now we need to figure out a retired icon. what a good idea. Glenn Edited December 23, 2015 by JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,125 #10 Posted December 23, 2015 I'm thinkin'...either a pink housecoat, or Hello Kitty slippers icon. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,438 #11 Posted December 23, 2015 6 hours ago, JERSEYHAWG / Glenn said: you know we should talk to Karl about that. a retired icon. What should it be? now we need to figure out a retired icon. what a good idea. Glenn How about Just retired in bold print. With a smiley face I think after 40 + years we deserve it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497 #12 Posted December 24, 2015 13 hours ago, AMC RULES said: I'm thinkin'...either a pink housecoat, or Hello Kitty slippers icon. wear those at work. we can vote after we find out how you made out. lol Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,125 #13 Posted December 24, 2015 Clearly, made for lounging... and not for the working man Glenn. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,003 #14 Posted December 24, 2015 How did this go from having a great Saturday to dissing retirees? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,003 #15 Posted December 24, 2015 On 12/23/2015 at 11:35 PM, JERSEYHAWG / Glenn said: you know we should talk to Karl about that. a retired icon. What should it be? How about this? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497 #16 Posted December 24, 2015 3 minutes ago, 953 nut said: How about this? the horse head needs grey hair and a bald spot. Glenn 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,003 #17 Posted December 24, 2015 1 minute ago, JERSEYHAWG / Glenn said: horse head needs grey hair and a bald spot. Just because I am a septuagenarian that doesn't mean I'v lost my hair; my mind yes, but I still have hair. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,003 #18 Posted December 24, 2015 1 hour ago, JERSEYHAWG / Glenn said: needs grey hair Not an attractive look. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497 #19 Posted December 24, 2015 30 minutes ago, 953 nut said: Not an attractive look. Looks great. The silver fox. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
