D_Mac 8,621 #10551 Posted April 16, 2021 This place 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OutdoorEnvy 1,522 #10552 Posted April 16, 2021 Recently acquired a 312-8 with the K301s engine. It ran fine but after pulling the spark plug and looking around with a borescope camera it had a lot of carbon build up so I pulled the head and cleaned it up and put on a new head gasket. valves are seating very good and she runs very smooth. Now I won't have to worry about carbon scoring the cylinder walls and can sleep easy! cleaned up and cleaned the head as well before reassembly 5 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #10553 Posted April 16, 2021 30 minutes ago, OutdoorEnvy said: pulled the head and cleaned it up and put on a new head gasket. I should really do that on a few motors. Gives a guy a chance to glass the head while it's off and yes piece of mind knowing it is torqued properly. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,155 #10554 Posted April 16, 2021 Good idea to replace the head bolts once in a while too. I buy flanged head grade 8 from McMaster-Carr 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ifixoldjunk 778 #10555 Posted April 16, 2021 Today I finished building a bagger mount weight bracket for my snow blower tractor. Should have more than enough traction for the driveway now. 6 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,621 #10556 Posted April 16, 2021 Got my goodies from @Wheel Horse 3D. Waiting for the weather to get warmer before I glue the steering wheel cap in. 4 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,619 #10557 Posted April 17, 2021 The Garden Committee used the 867 pigpen tractor to move some sand from one side of the house to the other so they could til it in for the carrots. Then they got an old garden hose we inherited from @Stepney Spenser, layed it out, and drilled it right full o holes. Watering system. Heckovan idea. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldWorkHorse 3,045 #10558 Posted April 17, 2021 Worked on the 1257 Heavys battery box and reinforcements and worked on organizing the work side of the shop. 7 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,016 #10559 Posted April 17, 2021 Love that shifter knob! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,619 #10560 Posted April 17, 2021 @OldWorkHorse Got you a nice neat clean shop area. Looking forward to seeing both of those rides in person!! You buy a 4 horse trailer yet??? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tach-a-matic 357 #10561 Posted April 17, 2021 (edited) Mowed an acre today and "Connie" didn't even flinch with this job. Can the K301 can handle a 48"? Edited April 18, 2021 by Tach-a-matic 6 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldWorkHorse 3,045 #10562 Posted April 17, 2021 2 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: @OldWorkHorse Got you a nice neat clean shop area. Looking forward to seeing both of those rides in person!! You buy a 4 horse trailer yet??? Ugh no but there is a flat bed Ford F-650 forsale across from my work I've been eye balling lol. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,619 #10563 Posted April 18, 2021 Just now, OldWorkHorse said: Ugh no but there is a flat bed Ford F-650 forsale across from my work I've been eye balling lol. I've had thoughts of buying a retired tow truck to move equipment. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldWorkHorse 3,045 #10564 Posted April 18, 2021 17 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: I've had thoughts of buying a retired tow truck to move equipment. That's a good thought to have. Simple easy and probly most practical. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,621 #10565 Posted April 18, 2021 Well after work I pulled the head off the 875. Valves open and close but the piston doesn't move. Back to the drawing board. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy N. 2,154 #10566 Posted April 18, 2021 Took the past week off and went to FL. Had a great time with the wife. Got to spend time with my best friend from high school and spent a day at the Sun n Fun Air Show, but when we came back, it was Welcome to the Jungle! I had planned to mow prior to leaving, but weather and parts delivery didn't cooperate. So today I installed the new deck belt and installed the deck and got to work. Took 3 cuts with a lawn sweep between cuts 2 & 3 to get it back to where it should be. Then I see there's a 60% chance of snow on Tuesday. Ugh! 9 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krystolo 504 #10567 Posted April 18, 2021 Received the wheels from @pullstart! So happy to get the tires on them and get going! 6 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haydendavid380 759 #10568 Posted April 18, 2021 Starting degreasing and cleaning up wheels whis a wire brush. Picked up some paint so I can get new tires mounted. I'll tell you, trying to get a copious amount of fix a flat and bead sealer off wheels is a pain. 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregor 4,846 #10569 Posted April 18, 2021 I can't believe all the different types of primer. Sandable primer, self etching primer, bonding primer, filler primer, all purpose primer. The list goes on and on. Is there really much difference in any of it? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,619 #10570 Posted April 18, 2021 Just now, Gregor said: I can't believe all the different types of primer. Sandable primer, self etching primer, bonding primer, filler primer, all purpose primer. The list goes on and on. Is there really much difference in any of it? Yes there is. If you're looking for a great finish on a tractor or whatever else it's best to use the proper base layer. The tractors we've painted here so far have been workers. They get scratches. Character marks. And My Paint Department knows where to buy more paint. It's all good. Rust-Oleum 2X Red primer under as a base layer for Rust-Oleum 2X paint. Takes a few weeks to fully cute but it lasts well. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haydendavid380 759 #10571 Posted April 18, 2021 In all honesty I just grabbed that one because it said it stops rust Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krystolo 504 #10572 Posted April 18, 2021 1 minute ago, haydendavid380 said: In all honesty I just grabbed that one because it said it stops rust Do you have to sand off the rust, or is it possible to paint over it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haydendavid380 759 #10573 Posted April 18, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, krystolo said: Do you have to sand off the rust, or is it possible to paint over it? On previous auto projects I have used a rust converter with good results. I was hoping that primer worked similarly. I'm planning on sanding tomorrow. I just knocked the heavy stuff off with the drill and wire wheel. What really needs to be done is sand blasting and powder coating. Edited April 18, 2021 by haydendavid380 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,619 #10574 Posted April 18, 2021 Just now, krystolo said: Do you have to sand off the rust, or is it possible to paint over it? Always remove the rust. ALWAYS. Here in the North we deal with rust as a way of life. You can either remove all the rust or wait a year or two then.... Well yeah.... Remove all the rust. There are quite a few ways to remove or neutralize it. Trina and I normally use wire brushes on various machines. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #10575 Posted April 18, 2021 (edited) Hmmm... those pics appear that you're doing this at the kitchen sink? You must be a bachelor! I wouldn't even get two steps in the back door carrying that wheel! Edited April 18, 2021 by Jeff-C175 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
