peter lena 8,634 #10051 Posted March 29, 2021 that pto rod end is no problem , its a 3/8x 16 thread, for the trunion , I just go over that thread wit a 3/8 x 24 die nut to match the heim joint thread. lubricating oil during rethread. its simple and easy , done it a number of times. often when I am a service area , I can also improve a related issue , so I do it , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chip61 658 #10052 Posted March 29, 2021 Changed oil in a couple of my workers yesterday, C160 is next as soon as I get the repaired lift cylinder back. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,626 #10053 Posted March 29, 2021 @OldWorkHorse Steve you take care of my buddy Craig @AMC RULES... he's good people. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #10054 Posted March 29, 2021 (edited) 7 hours ago, peter lena said: tractorhead , why not put a ball hitch on the lower flat bar ? since changing over all 3 of mine , with matching quick release receiver cup , I regularly quickly and easily swap attachments without a lifting issue . also like your synthetic decking on the trailer , bombproof stuff, and zero maintenance, good idea pete I think about it a longer time, have a sweeper with a trailer hitch but for the small Trailer, the hitch becomes bigger and nearly heavier than the trailer itself.. That looks a little oversized Edited March 29, 2021 by Tractorhead Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,227 #10055 Posted March 29, 2021 Had several days of rain, so I hooked up the roller and mashed down some bumps. 11 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,623 #10056 Posted March 29, 2021 Got the newly acquired 875 off the back of the truck and gave it a bath. Now to figure out what it needs and what I want to do with it. 5 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,968 #10057 Posted March 29, 2021 Mowed the lawn today for the first time this year. Serviced the 314 and 42 inch recycler deck. I was able to get my tractor sun shade and one of the mid-grader blades installed on my 854. Also charged up battery on my 701 with the CBR-327 chain drive sickle mower. 5 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #10058 Posted March 29, 2021 1 hour ago, D_Mac said: Got the newly acquired 875 off the back of the truck... Get it running, don't change anything! 2 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,634 #10059 Posted March 29, 2021 that pto rod end is no problem , its a 3/8x 16 thread, for the trunion , I just go over that thread wit a 3/8 x 24 die nut to match the heim joint thread. lubricating oil during rethread. its simple and easy , done it a number of times. often when I am a service area , I can also improve a related issue , so I do it , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,634 #10060 Posted March 29, 2021 @OldWorkHorse , just thought I would try this contact option out , thanks to pullstart ! he was right on detailing the send to note , rather than hope you see it . any other help you might need on improvements , just ask , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldWorkHorse 3,045 #10061 Posted March 29, 2021 1 minute ago, peter lena said: @OldWorkHorse , just thought I would try this contact option out , thanks to pullstart ! he was right on detailing the send to note , rather than hope you see it . any other help you might need on improvements , just ask , pete Worked great! Thank you! And I surely will! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,296 #10062 Posted March 30, 2021 @Ed Kennell sorry it took a few days but heres your close ups 5 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,321 #10063 Posted March 30, 2021 13 hours ago, D_Mac said: the newly acquired 875 Looks like a keeper! Did you repair the broken steering wheel or replace it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregor 4,846 #10064 Posted March 30, 2021 OK Now I feel a little ashamed, and a whole lot-a stupid. Remember back when I tried putting the hood on my 656, but it was gone? Guess what? It seems I now have a spare hood, for my next 656. It was buried in my tow behind lawn cart, under a folded tarp, some of my wifes potting supplies, and the grandkids sleds. Went to use my cart yesterday day, and VIOLA ! But I do feel better knowing that someone didn't come into my driveway and simply take it 1 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,623 #10065 Posted March 30, 2021 1 hour ago, 953 nut said: Looks like a keeper! Did you repair the broken steering wheel or replace it? Duct tape until I get one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregor 4,846 #10066 Posted March 30, 2021 I took the 2 headed snow blower off the 656. It's in storage. I don't think it is going to snow again this season. On the down side, I never got a chance to try it out. On the upside, I have located another 1964 Lawn Boy model 1818 snowblower. You don't suppose?????? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,626 #10067 Posted March 30, 2021 17 minutes ago, Gregor said: I took the 2 headed snow blower off the 656. It's in storage. I don't think it is going to snow again this season. On the down side, I never got a chance to try it out. On the upside, I have located another 1964 Lawn Boy model 1818 snowblower. You don't suppose?????? Can't even begin to tell you how many times I've said There's nothing like a three-headed snowblower to get the job done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #10068 Posted March 30, 2021 4 hours ago, Gregor said: OK Now I feel a little ashamed, and a whole lot-a stupid. Remember back when I tried putting the hood on my 656, but it was gone? Guess what? It seems I now have a spare hood, for my next 656. It was buried in my tow behind lawn cart, under a folded tarp, some of my wifes potting supplies, and the grandkids sleds. Went to use my cart yesterday day, and VIOLA ! But I do feel better knowing that someone didn't come into my driveway and simply take it Sorry, but that‘s funny.... remembers me when i searching tools i had few minutes before in my hands. they get an auto hide mechanism... - i guess..😂😂 must be the same situation.. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #10069 Posted March 30, 2021 9 minutes ago, Tractorhead said: remembers me when i searching tools i had few minutes before in my hands. It gets to the point where any job I start takes two times as long while I search for the tool I just put down........ somewhere. 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,741 #10070 Posted March 30, 2021 9 minutes ago, Jeff-C175 said: It gets to the point where any job I start takes two times as long while I search for the tool I just put down........ somewhere. So True.... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damien Walker 246 #10071 Posted March 30, 2021 Scarified the lawn. I have lots of moss. Powered scarifier on the 518H (power steering) and the vacuum on the C175 enabled two passes and created probably 60-70 cu ft of moss. Anyone want to make hanging baskets? Moss is pretty ideal for nice damp basket linings. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,968 #10072 Posted March 30, 2021 Gases, greased, checked oil and out for a drive! Four of the five RJ’s got some sun today! Suppose to reach 70 today in Indiana! Plus got the 702 out and warmed up. Still have work to do on the $60 RJ I bought for my brother David. I have two repaired and repainted RJ hoods and will pick best application for this rj. Already have a rebuilt showerhead muffler (rebuilt with new Kohler muffler front premed on old Kohler showerhead rear) . 3 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldWorkHorse 3,045 #10073 Posted March 30, 2021 Started putting some parts on the 1257Heavy, got both the tie rods done 1 is just drying at the moments but seem they are going to work great! Think it's looking pretty nice! Ignore the back rims havnt got that far back yet lol. 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,623 #10074 Posted March 30, 2021 So today I degreased and cleaned the deck. Needs a patch on top but not to bad. Decided to try it on for size. Goes on easy enough. All my other Wheel Horses had the front mule drive so I wanted to make sure this set up was all there. I'm going to use the deck on my 857 after it is repaired and painted. I still have not tried to start it yet.... soon. 5 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,644 #10075 Posted March 30, 2021 Not much happened here today but I did get a box from McMaster-Carr with some brake lining in it. Man they are fast. 5 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
