Sodaking27 777 #21626 Posted July 2 2 hours ago, PWL216 said: Do you do your own tire changes? I use a local guy that charges me $30 to mount a tire. I thought that was a little high so I stopped in at two more places, both charged the same thing. I’m pretty lucky.I have a place local that will dismount and remount all 4 for 25.00. 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,758 #21627 Posted July 2 35 minutes ago, Sodaking27 said: I’m pretty lucky.I have a place local that will dismount and remount all 4 for 25.00. I pay $30 for 4 or $10 for 1. 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cafoose 3,355 #21628 Posted July 2 Here's my modification for the harbor freight tire machine: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHGuy413 2,695 #21629 Posted July 3 Finally got the free to me 14-8 out of the garage under its own power. She’s rough looking but solid. I completely rewired it (if you know me you know I absolutely hate electrical so this was a major step for me) installed a good starter I had since it was missing it’s own, new starter solenoid, cleaned the carb and points and got it running. Last night I slid the 42” deck that came on grandpas 416-h on. It’s the nicer of the 2 42” decks I have. Mowed great for the whole yard until…. Out pops the right spindle. Looks like my grandfather made a repair at some point in its life. Now to try my luck at welding. Those skills are worse than my electrical skills. Boy that 14hp drinks gas. Couldn’t do the full 2 1/2 acres on one tank where my sons 12hp and my 18hp vanguards still have a 1/4 tank left. thinking of trying my hand at wet sanding and seeing what’s left of color if anything. 2 8 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,570 #21630 Posted July 3 44 minutes ago, WHGuy413 said: Finally got the free to me 14-8 out of the garage under its own power. She’s rough looking but solid. I completely rewired it (if you know me you know I absolutely hate electrical so this was a major step for me) installed a good starter I had since it was missing it’s own, new starter solenoid, cleaned the carb and points and got it running. Niiiiice 44 minutes ago, WHGuy413 said: . Now to try my luck at welding. Those skills are worse than my electrical skills Absolute extreme patience is key with learning to weld properly. It's extremely important to remember with welding as with painting, the job is 95% preparation. Almost none of it is actual welding. 44 minutes ago, WHGuy413 said: Boy that 14hp drinks gas. Couldn’t do the full 2 1/2 acres on one tank where my sons 12hp and my 18hp vanguards still have a 1/4 tank left. Yeah man that big Kohler engine single lung just sucks up the petrol doesn't it? My 16s sure do. 44 minutes ago, WHGuy413 said: thinking of trying my hand at wet sanding and seeing what’s left of color if anything. We've been processing thoughts on doing the same thing here. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,570 #21631 Posted July 3 The Paint Department gave my Mackissic chipper front bracket a coat of cinnamon paint to match the rest of the tractor. 7 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,324 #21632 Posted July 3 Found my spare plow angle lever (we all have a spare angle lever right??) . Installed it on the new 42” plow I was given that was missing the lever. Some acoustic ceiling tie wire was perfect to use from the squeeze handle to the triangle thingy , works perfectly now! 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,570 #21633 Posted July 3 1 minute ago, Sparky said: (we all have a spare angle lever right??) . I uh..... Hehhhhh.... Yeah we do.... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,596 #21634 Posted July 3 8 minutes ago, Sparky said: we all have a spare angle lever right??) 6 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: I uh..... Hehhhhh.... Yeah we do.... Just one...??? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,086 #21635 Posted July 4 2 hours ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Just one...??? Nah..........two. 1 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,324 #21636 Posted July 4 17 hours ago, ebinmaine said: I uh..... Hehhhhh.... Yeah we do.... Well guess who no longer has a spare angle lever…ME! Have to start shopping 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horsin'round 79 #21637 Posted July 4 18 hours ago, Sparky said: Some acoustic ceiling tie wire was perfect to use from the squeeze handle to the triangle thingy , works perfectly now! Thre wire from campaign signs, left abandoned after election season, works for this as well. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,015 #21638 Posted July 4 I don't have a spare angle lever. What I needed recently was a spare pin to connect the lift link to the lift arm on the tractor. This is a short pin, not commonly found in the parts drawers in the hardware stores. Got a replacement pin and a spare - just have to chop them to proper length and drill the hairpin hole. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,324 #21639 Posted July 4 Pulled the carb for the zillionth time (ok twice today and maybe two other times) . Also cut in an in-line fuel filter. Cleaned, reassembled and seems to be running great now. Hopefully it stays that way! 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 552 #21640 Posted July 4 1 hour ago, Sparky said: Pulled the carb for the zillionth time (ok twice today and maybe two other times) . Also cut in an in-line fuel filter. Cleaned, reassembled and seems to be running great now. Hopefully it stays that way! I blame a lot of it on what fuel we have now a days....... Todays fuels are hard on fuel lines also, hard to keep all the drugs out of them carbs. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,570 #21641 Posted July 5 11 hours ago, sqrlgtr said: I blame a lot of it on what fuel we have now a days....... Todays fuels are hard on fuel lines also, hard to keep all the drugs out of them carbs. I'd say it's close to 99% the fault of ethanol. We're at a point where replacing or cleaning the entire fuel system is a necessity of maintenance. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sodaking27 777 #21642 Posted July 5 Getting a little closer to the new shoes. Going to let these 90+ degrees days bake the paint. Sprayed with Rust O canvas white. 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,324 #21643 Posted July 5 Well this is a first for me. Went to move the 414 that yesterday I got running perfect, and find this! And yes I’m flipping it off ! Half of one of the female slots is MIA 1 4 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,145 #21644 Posted July 5 8 minutes ago, Sparky said: Well this is a first for me. Went to move the 414 that yesterday I got running perfect, and find this! And yes I’m flipping it off ! Half of one of the female slots is MIA 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,145 #21645 Posted July 5 (edited) Steam Pageant prep has begun. Penetrol Flood on the rear half of the 551. Painting the 953 wheels I got from @19richie66. 3 coats of Rust-Oleum Almond and 2 coats of Rust-Oleum Chrystal Clear. Edited July 5 by squonk 3 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,324 #21646 Posted July 5 And like the rest of you I save everything. So I have one but it’s part of an unmolested wiring harness off a 312 Magnum powered tractor. Really don’t wanna “chop it up” 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,324 #21647 Posted July 5 2 minutes ago, squonk said: Painting the 953 wheels I got from @19richie66. 3 coats of Rust-Oleum Almond and 2 coats of Rust-Oleum Chrystal Clear. Those wheels look fantastic Mike! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ML3 1,212 #21648 Posted July 5 Got the Brinley hitch I bought at the big show on the 953. This weekend there's a large antique engine & tractor show near me. Plan to go tomorrow. Just deciding what tractor to take????? My car can only really tow 1 tractor. Mostly I'm going there cause I'm looking for a hit/miss engine. 2 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,145 #21649 Posted July 5 5 minutes ago, Sparky said: And like the rest of you I save everything. So I have one but it’s part of an unmolested wiring harness off a 312 Magnum powered tractor. Really don’t wanna “chop it up” Those fuse holders are junk. Just cut it out and go with a weatherproof holder. 7 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,570 #21650 Posted July 5 22 minutes ago, Sparky said: Well this is a first for me. I've had a couple fuses over the years that were good to look at but tested bad. I don't recall ever having one split in half like that though. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
