ebinmaine 67,483 #451 Posted April 15, 2018 8 minutes ago, PeacemakerJack said: This Boy and his family “ain’t goin’ anywhere’s taday!” This WI springtime identity crisis is a bummer... Not sure if I’ll blow snow tonight or in the morning but it will have to be done at some point... The positive part is more seat time and a fun family day! Stay safe my Wisconsin and neighboring state affected buddies... Us too man. Ice and a little snow here today. Winter. Won't. Let. Go. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #452 Posted April 15, 2018 Was 82 degrees here yesterday, applying Terry's new decal... ...while this morning's temp is 39, wind chill feels like 33 chilly degrees. Overnight snow in the forecast here again, later on this week. 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,459 #453 Posted April 15, 2018 17 minutes ago, PeacemakerJack said: This WI springtime identity crisis is a bummer... Yea ain't that the truth. I like winter but this just has to end. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge 3,463 #454 Posted April 15, 2018 15 hours ago, Aldon said: Well they are calling for up to an inch of ice here so I finally quit procrastinating and set up house to connect to the Generator I have had for over a year and a half. Side benefit that I had to mount the restored deck on the restored C160 8 speed:-) It getting colder by the minute but it warms me to look at the beast. Now if Spring would ever get here I could try the combo out. Since I finally spent half the afternoon setting up the generator the storm is almost certain to skirt past us or be a non issue. Murphy must be a huge fan of mine:-) How well does that HF Predator generator seem to be built? I need one about that size range for portable welding work on occasion, as well as power outages and such. I know so far that V-twin is holding a pretty good track record and if it did fail it wouldn't be too bad to upgrade it to another brand of engine later if necessary. I almost bought one the last time I was at the local store but was in a hurry and they didn't have one out to inspect the build quality. My biggest concern would be how honest the specs are on the generator side - most are pretty inflated and won't handle hard loads. Sarge 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,738 #455 Posted April 15, 2018 (edited) Well—cleared out round one! this is certainly the deepest snow that I’ve moved in several years and it is on “TAX DAY”—WHAT’s the Deal? This is really wet and heavy snow that made the big diesel bark and roll coal. It is supposed to snow all day today and into tomorrow morning. I’m so thankful to have RED and the deuce to clean up this mess. I wish that I had a cab for it—maybe one of these days. Round two in the morning... Here's a Video for those who enjoy watching them. Many thanks to @Coulter Caleb for taking it out in this nasty weather! Edited April 15, 2018 by PeacemakerJack 8 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rp.wh 1,103 #457 Posted April 15, 2018 Awesome video @PeacemakerJack and @Coulter Caleb i am all on board with the wet heavy snow sense i got around 2 ft of it here, the 416 struggled i didnt realized it was 2 feet until i step out in it 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #458 Posted April 16, 2018 Nice Vid Josh.....you guys got way more then we did. I gotta get my deuce rollin that thing really flings it! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,738 #459 Posted April 16, 2018 you said it Jim! I’m still thanking Jeff @WVHillbilly520H for his suggestion on those paddle “extensions”...they really seem to work well. Even with the heavy stuff, it was an easy 35 ft of throwing distance, maybe further working with the wind. You will love it, especially since you have that great cab. Ryan @Rp.wh that is about what I had on the south side of my garage as shown on the video. Thankfully mine wasn’t that deep everywhere!!! 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #460 Posted April 16, 2018 I changed the drive belt in my C195, changed the oil and buffed it. I also changed the oil in my 522xi with the loader and buffed it. No pics tho... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,373 #461 Posted April 16, 2018 6 hours ago, PeacemakerJack said: you said it Jim! I’m still thanking Jeff @WVHillbilly520H for his suggestion on those paddle “extensions”...they really seem to work well. Even with the heavy stuff, it was an easy 35 ft of throwing distance, maybe further working with the wind. You will love it, especially since you have that great cab. Ryan @Rp.wh that is about what I had on the south side of my garage as shown on the video. Thankfully mine wasn’t that deep everywhere!!! I'm sure that solid lower chute guard helps as well, had that on my single stage before the deuce and it made a difference on it, Jeff. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stealth126 54 #462 Posted April 16, 2018 Got the carb kit in the mail today. Put it in and she fired up for the first time in years. A puff of smoke and she was off. No smoke after that. Sold it as soon as it started. On to the next one. Is there a better feeling than bringing one back to life? Almost couldn't sell it. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Anderson 59 #463 Posted April 17, 2018 Just finished mounting rebuilt and painted engine to the 653. And it fired up as well (bonus.) Restoration almost complete. My daughter is ready to go needless to say. Another snowy day in PA tomorrow. Going to bring mower deck down and get it ready. Does anyone happen to know what size the belt is from the motor to the deck on 653? 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,877 #464 Posted April 17, 2018 On 4/15/2018 at 8:38 AM, Sarge said: How well does that HF Predator generator seem to be built? I need one about that size range for portable welding work on occasion, as well as power outages and such. I know so far that V-twin is holding a pretty good track record and if it did fail it wouldn't be too bad to upgrade it to another brand of engine later if necessary. I almost bought one the last time I was at the local store but was in a hurry and they didn't have one out to inspect the build quality. My biggest concern would be how honest the specs are on the generator side - most are pretty inflated and won't handle hard loads. Sarge I have been admiring that C-160 next to the generator for a couple of days and just noticed @Aldon 's GT-14 in the background!! You picked up some nice rides Sarge!!!! Randy 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aldon 4,826 #465 Posted April 17, 2018 2 minutes ago, RandyLittrell said: I have been admiring that C-160 next to the generator for a couple of days and just noticed @Aldon 's GT-14 in the background!! You picked up some nice rides Sarge!!!! Randy Sarge quoted my post. so I still have those tractors. Sarge, The Predator Generator has been great but I can’t say how durable as I’ve not run it very much. But from research it appears to be a decent generator. Especially as it’s less costly and I can swap another predator in if need be. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,877 #466 Posted April 17, 2018 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Aldon said: Sarge quoted my post. so I still have those tractors. Sarge, The Predator Generator has been great but I can’t say how durable as I’ve not run it very much. But from research it appears to be a decent generator. Especially as it’s less costly and I can swap another predator in if need be. I am a little slow sometimes, totally missed it. Guess I was lookin at the Horse's!! I remember the poll now, again, a little slow! You made good choices on what to keep sir! Randy Edited April 17, 2018 by RandyLittrell 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aldon 4,826 #467 Posted April 17, 2018 @RandyLittrell Thanks for the compliment though! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,483 #468 Posted April 17, 2018 7 hours ago, RandyLittrell said: totally missed it. Guess I was lookin at the Horse's!! That makes it ok. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,738 #469 Posted April 17, 2018 10 hours ago, Brian Anderson said: Just finished mounting rebuilt and painted engine to the 653. And it fired up as well (bonus.) Restoration almost complete. My daughter is ready to go needless to say... That is a sharp looking tractor and a cute little kid! Do you have a thread started to document the restoration of the 653? If not, you should start one in the restorations section of the forum—looks like you are doing a good job and passing it on to the next generation! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge 3,463 #470 Posted April 17, 2018 Thanks for the info on the Predator - I like options later when things can fail. My interest in generators north of 10,000 watts is driven by power tools and welders - almost would rather go that route than buying a very expensive engine drive and having a dedicated welding rig truck or pulling a trailer for one. One of these days I need to finish my welding trailer and compressor build, but that is a separate unit. Besides, the generator would come in handy for small portable jobs and when our power goes out. Beats freezing to death in Northern Illinois... Sarge 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian_Courts 77 #471 Posted April 17, 2018 Only a little thing, fitted combined tacho/hour meter today 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cafoose 3,355 #472 Posted April 17, 2018 56 minutes ago, Ian_Courts said: Only a little thing, fitted combined tacho/hour meter today Where did you get that meter? Looks like a good idea! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,220 #473 Posted April 17, 2018 I installed a set of @BOB ELLISON seat covers on my 953 barn find worker. 3 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,503 #474 Posted April 17, 2018 Very nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian_Courts 77 #475 Posted April 17, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, cafoose said: Where did you get that meter? @cafoose it's just a cheap one off fleabay, cost about 6 bucks. Edited April 17, 2018 by Ian_Courts 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
