Jeff-C175 7,202 #9776 Posted March 16, 2021 1 minute ago, DennisThornton said: Not "orange peel" but wrinkling. I was referring to the areas that aren't 'wrinkled', there's significant 'orange peel' there. I'll edit the post for clarity... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #9777 Posted March 16, 2021 1 minute ago, Jeff-C175 said: I was referring to the areas that aren't 'wrinkled', there's significant 'orange peel' there. I'll edit the post for clarity... Oh, OK, I was focussed on the wrinkling and never saw anything else. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raposo 530 #9778 Posted March 16, 2021 5 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: Installed the new seat on the 417H. Then took a 3 hour test ride pulling the rake and sweeper. It smooths out the bumps and feels secure on the side hill. I really need to do this, making two passes with the dethatcher and sweeper sucks! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #9779 Posted March 16, 2021 I have today also a phenomen, i believe it is caused by humidity, but no clue. 2 day‘s ago i fillered my reworked Beltcover, with a sprayfiller to finish for repaint it, two day‘s later i carefully finished it With 1000 wet sand and after i clean it with degreaser and after cure i applied primer. it begins immediately to flake out. i did this before at same Temp range and time slot and with exact the same Material. i help it cure with an old Hardryer what worked pretty well the first time. The today‘s result was horrible, it appears like a skin of a 150 years old Man between the legs. I used the same material and same timeslot as last time it worked perfectly, the only difference was the humidity today was much higher than the last time i do it. I scraped immediately the whole thing down to bare Metal in my frustration. Frustrating - i thinkering if thinning the whole Sheetmetal before for rust protection and finish, than carefully grind in shape and primer will work better. let‘s see how this will turn out. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,210 #9780 Posted March 16, 2021 8 hours ago, DennisThornton said: Ejection seat! Nice! How far will it launch you? Too far Dennis. I have to replace with a weaker spring or gain some weight. With it set on minimum tension, 180lbs is not enough weight to get it to bottom out. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tach-a-matic 357 #9781 Posted March 16, 2021 (edited) It's too cold to paint and all parts are in the mail so tackled this project time for a beer Edited March 16, 2021 by Tach-a-matic 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,074 #9782 Posted March 16, 2021 10 hours ago, Jeff-C175 said: Did you prime the hood before top coating? If so, with what? Edited 10 hours ago by Jeff-C175 No I did not...only sanded lightly on original paint... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,074 #9783 Posted March 17, 2021 11 hours ago, DennisThornton said: Oh, OK, I was focussed on the wrinkling and never saw anything else. Me too... now I've got to go back and look at the pics... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #9784 Posted March 17, 2021 Because i feared the Tinning will destroy my original Sticker, i decided to grind the whole Beltcover down to bare metal with vibration grinder. Than primer and Paint. I‘m ok with the result. 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #9785 Posted March 17, 2021 Went off-roading today. Been cleaning out the over growth behind the house and discovered there is a lot of open ground behind the brush. Still a lot of cleanup to doesnt. It also drops off and slopes down about 3-4 feet to flat ground. There will be trails out there eventually 5 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,644 #9786 Posted March 17, 2021 18 minutes ago, 19richie66 said: Went off-roading today. Been cleaning out the over growth behind the house and discovered there is a lot of open ground behind the brush. Still a lot of cleanup to doesnt. It also drops off and slopes down about 3-4 feet to flat ground. There will be trails out there eventually That's some rugged looking stuff. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,317 #9787 Posted March 17, 2021 @19richie66 Have you forgotten how fast briers , poison oak, saplings and weeds grow below the Mason - Dixon line. ? You will need a bush hog. Forgot the cut zoo ( can't spell it ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldWorkHorse 3,045 #9788 Posted March 17, 2021 I finally got my rear tires mounted for the 1257 Heavy! Slowly coming along but warmer weather means more time in the shop! 5 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #9789 Posted March 17, 2021 22 minutes ago, Oldskool said: That's some rugged looking stuff. Its a lot of vines with the thorns on them. Cutting it all by hand so far. It’s a work out. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,074 #9790 Posted March 17, 2021 (edited) cut zoo ( can't spell it )... It's spelled Kudzu... Edited March 17, 2021 by Horse Newbie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #9791 Posted March 18, 2021 None of that here 👍 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #9793 Posted March 18, 2021 11 hours ago, 19richie66 said: Went off-roading today. Been cleaning out the over growth behind the house and discovered there is a lot of open ground behind the brush. Still a lot of cleanup to doesnt. It also drops off and slopes down about 3-4 feet to flat ground. There will be trails out there eventually Hi Skittles! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,378 #9794 Posted March 18, 2021 12 hours ago, 19richie66 said: Went off-roading today. Been cleaning out the over growth behind the house and discovered there is a lot of open ground behind the brush. Still a lot of cleanup to doesnt. It also drops off and slopes down about 3-4 feet to flat ground. There will be trails out there eventually That sure is some undergrowth! I got some areas like that, and I've had problems with the thorns puncturing tires. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #9795 Posted March 18, 2021 13 hours ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said: how fast briers , poison oak, saplings and weeds grow below the Mason - Dixon line Above the line a noxious invasive weed vine called "Porcelain Berry" is a big problem. Very similar to the way Kudzu is blanketing the South. Kudzu is making it's way North also, it's been reported in numerous locations in NJ. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuneup 1,433 #9796 Posted March 18, 2021 That old kudzu better stay the heck away from Great Meadows and its lovely sod farms. I do miss that area of NJ. I do like this topic so much! Pay a little attention to a Wheel Horse and just write about it. The 516H during its prep for Spring was found to have a jury-rigged tie rod - simple through bolt with double nuts. The Stens replacements came today and I got to install and align using these heavy duty adjustables. Very nice! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,016 #9797 Posted March 19, 2021 Not doing much actual work on the Horse. That will wait for some warmer weather. Mental list at the moment is: chasing down the slow leak in the right rear tire, investigating the rattle under the belt guard when the clutch is engaged - I suspect the idler pulley here, replacing one of the belt guard bolts that seems to have evaporated, a slight modification to the receiver hitch then paint, and finish up the lift mechanism for the tine rake and paint. Got some cracks to address in the Sears trailer as well. This one will probably turn into a total repaint project. Still debating myself on filling the tyres. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,593 #9798 Posted March 19, 2021 22 minutes ago, 8ntruck said: Got some cracks to address in the Sears trailer as well. This one will probably turn into a total repaint project Lookin forward to seeing pics... 22 minutes ago, 8ntruck said: Still debating myself on filling the tyres I'm curious to know your thoughts one way or the other. 23 minutes ago, 8ntruck said: bolts that seems to have evaporated Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tach-a-matic 357 #9799 Posted March 19, 2021 (edited) Installed a new drive belt tonight, a 7478 Is this belt tension release lever to increase safety while using stationary implements, or? Ugh, no life left here... Edited March 19, 2021 by Tach-a-matic 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
76c12091520h 3,621 #9800 Posted March 19, 2021 4 minutes ago, Tach-a-matic said: Installed a new drive belt tonight, a 7478 Is this belt tension release lever to increase safety while using stationary implements, or? Ugh, no life left here... This just bolts on? Check our vendors section - K & B , $65.00 shipped 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites