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Wheelhorse#1

This morning I finished  removing a few more tins and gas tank to clean and replace bushing.

Wile I’m on it I mind as well take care of the axle seals,remove the hubs.I don’t really have a good tool for that yet.

 

Removing hubs is probably my least favorite job,I have a extra one in case I break one.:bitch:

The left side I think maybe was exposed to weather more as the tire was a real pia just to remove the lugs.

All in all though this tractor is in pretty good shape for sitting in a corn field for many yrs.

Hope I’m not boring 🥱 too many with these post a couple pix 

 

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Racinbob

I did a few final tweaks on the B-80 Reborn. I had to replace the fuel filter due to a little leak. Then it was time for it's maiden voyage. I have no clue why but it took just shy of 7 hours to download this. It never occurred to me that I could have added a little chit-chat but I think I was just enjoying how well the K-181 sounded. I think it's pretty cool. 48 years ago I loaded this brand new B-80 up at Chandler Sales. It wasn't long before I 'converted' it to a C-160. 40+ years later it's back to being a B-80

 

 

 

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Handy Don
4 minutes ago, Racinbob said:

I have no clue why but it took just shy of 7 hours to download this.

One clue..

A 720p (720x1280) at 30 fps video with sound will average about 1-2 Gb per hour after compression. So final storage for this one is likely ~100-200mb.

But compression takes time and a bunch of server power.

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Racinbob
44 minutes ago, Handy Don said:

One clue..

A 720p (720x1280) at 30 fps video with sound will average about 1-2 Gb per hour after compression. So final storage for this one is likely ~100-200mb.

But compression takes time and a bunch of server power.

 

:doh:Now why didn't I think of that? Ummmmm, what did you say? :scratchead: :laughing-rofl:

It must have used a bunch of something. Our internet service is surprisingly good but it was toast as this thing downloaded. Don't think my wife was happy about that. :hide:

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davem1111

Been busy fixing some drainage issues around the low end of the house.  Used a small excavator hoe last weekend. Using the GT-1848 and trailer, and muscle power, to get the dirt back where it belongs.

 

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mrc

hi davem1111,

 

 must be easy to clean the gutters!:handgestures-thumbupright:

 

regards

mike

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davem1111
13 hours ago, mrc said:

hi davem1111,

 

 must be easy to clean the gutters!:handgestures-thumbupright:

 

regards

mike

 

It would if I needed to... have gutter guards on there that work pretty well. B)

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JCM

Dave's back.   :greetings-waveyellow:

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davem1111
10 minutes ago, JCM said:

Dave's back.   :greetings-waveyellow:

Thanks! Yeah, been pretty busy, and will continue to be for a while. Next up is priming and coating that metal roof with black silicone (not great for heat dissipation, but going for the resale value curb appeal...). Garage is already done and it looks great.

 

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After that, I have some wood floors to sand and refinish, then new kitchen countertops, sink, and some painting to do. Whew! :scared-notify:

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rustyedge1

Finally !!! After 10 years of gona get around to it, I got around to it. Don't have to drop the deck anymore to change oil in the old steady user. Went all brass with a Fumoto valve and 5" nipple  ( 6" put me out too far ) street elbow screwed in without any issues. Don't know why I waited so long as I use this tractor weekly. 

 

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ebinmaine
47 minutes ago, Sparky said:



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Excellent work!

 

I hope you didn't hold your finger there the whole time. Bet that got hot 🔥 🥵   

 

 

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MainelyWheelhorse
5 hours ago, Sparky said:

  Friend of mine has welding skills (I have none), he welded up the support rails on my 414, which is my favorite mowing rig with the 42RD. Shot em with primer yesterday, will get a single coat of black today and then reassemble. 

 Thanks @Scot 1966

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@Sparky I had that frame issue with my 312-8 as well. I fixed it the same way too. However, in my case I’m thinking that the stress of the second PO being 300+ pounds cracked the frame in that same spot.

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ebinmaine

 
I started a crane build several years ago. 
Got back to it.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

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mrc

hi sparky,

 

that seat support ALWAYS cracks/breaks.  not a question of if, just when.  repair looks great!

 

regards

mike

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8ntruck

We've got a bunch of family visiting this weekend.  The oak trees have been busy dropping a variety of debris on the lawns to the extent they need sweeping.  I used Morgan , the 14-8 to mow what little grass that has grown in the last month or so - a 12' wide strip of grass along the lakefront. 

 

Next I got Clyde the C-195 out to pull the sweeper around d both lawns, since it has been a while since he has had any run time.  The pre run oil check showed that I needed to add a bit of oil, so I did.  Ran him 1/2 hour, maybe 45 minutes.  I checked the oil after I parked him - was at the add level on the dip stick!  Yes, he burns some oil -  light smoke when the governor kicks in  -  but not enough to lower the oil level that much in that short a time.  Gotta be a seal somewhere that has failed.  Looks like I've got to put him on the disabled list until I can case this down.

 

One disappointment,  our youngest son called and said he has to cancel.  Seems he's come down with a case of covid.  Bummer.

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midpack
On 9/15/2024 at 7:47 PM, ebinmaine said:

My crane...

 

 

 

 

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I have one of those for my truck reciever, it has a lower "foot" that sits on the ground for lifting up to 400 #'s (deer carcass) And it pivots to load in the bed. 

I never thought of using it on a tractor, can I see your hitch setup?

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ebinmaine
1 hour ago, midpack said:

I have one of those for my truck reciever, it has a lower "foot" that sits on the ground for lifting up to 400 #'s (deer carcass) And it pivots to load in the bed. 

I never thought of using it on a tractor, can I see your hitch setup?

 

I'll be adding a scissor jack to the crane mount. 

 

I'll get some pics of the hitch later. 

It's a decent setup for a trailer but I won't be leaving it for permanent use with this crane. 

Because Cinnamon Horse has tall front tires for the chipper it obviously puts a backward tilt on the crane. 

I'm going to build a hitch that has the proper vertical orientation and reinforcement to the bottom AND top of a transmission. 

 

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SylvanLakeWH

@midpack here's my setup. Harbor freight crain and a 2" receiver winch plate mount. Have one of Lowell's 2" hitches on back. Bombproof.

 

 

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