WHX?? 48,815 #2526 Posted June 18, 2019 4 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Do you have a floor barrier? Tarp. Plastic. Etc... No I don't but doubt it would have helped. water would have just layed on top of it and froze. Condensation would freeze to the under side but then when the sun would be out it melts and literally rained inside. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #2527 Posted June 18, 2019 (edited) Reason why I'm asking... http://www.rhinoshelters.com/instant-garages/6-extended-house.html Edited June 18, 2019 by AMC RULES 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,472 #2528 Posted June 18, 2019 Craig and Jim I was advised by quite a good many people both on this site and in my own area to put a moisture barrier on the floor of any type of portable shelter. Moisture is constantly evaporating out of the ground no matter where you are. Obviously, some places more than others. The tarpaulin top cover of these type of shelters keeps that condensate from going any further than the inside of said shelter. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,570 #2529 Posted June 18, 2019 6 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: The tarpaulin top cover of these type of shelters keeps that condensate from going any further than the inside of said shelter. Wonder why they don't build in some gable vents on these shelters?? This would solve a lot of moisture problems. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,472 #2530 Posted June 18, 2019 2 minutes ago, Achto said: Wonder why they don't build in some gable vents on these shelters?? This would solve a lot of moisture problems. I did actually see one just a few days ago that had a Gable end vent. No idea if it was part of the purchased unit or something the owner installed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,076 #2531 Posted June 18, 2019 Well, it's only been a year but I finally found the time to get the 854 going that I picked up at last years show. I went through it front to rear but isn't a restoration. One of the things I did was a complete rewire. I was bummed on the first test run when I saw that it was showing a discharge on the ammeter. Got the voltmeter out and quickly realized some dummy electrician hook it up backwards The drive doesn't seem to 'connect' properly so I've got some checking out to do there. I got a decent deck with it but I won't be using it. This one will mainly be a shuttle to and from the garage down the hill and for my wife to putz around. 7 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #2532 Posted June 18, 2019 Here ya go Bob..... 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ztnoo 2,298 #2533 Posted June 18, 2019 6 hours ago, ebinmaine said: I was advised by quite a good many people both on this site and in my own area to put a moisture barrier on the floor of any type of portable shelter. Moisture is constantly evaporating out of the ground no matter where you are. Eric, what did you end up using for a vapor barrier? If you posted this info somewhere earlier, I missed the boat. Eclaire-moi, s'il te plaît. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,472 #2534 Posted June 18, 2019 8 minutes ago, ztnoo said: Eric, what did you end up using for a vapor barrier? If you posted this info somewhere earlier, I missed the boat. Eclaire-moi, s'il te plaît. The total of what we ended up doing is removing some of the mossy material from what was the forest floor. Filling the holes where the stumps came out with rocks. Leveling the lowest corner with a layer of rocks. That was roughly one cubic yard. We then laid a 9 mil thick two-sided tarp down. Covered that tarp with anywhere between 2 inches on the high side, down to 6 or 7 inches on the low side, of 3/4" Stone. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Super-C 4 me 612 #2535 Posted June 18, 2019 I had the same problem with moisture. Now just leave the door open most of the time unless a storm is coming. Middle of winter freezing outside suns out, 75 degrees in my shelter tractors all sweating like a cold beer on a summers day. so that being said door stays open to keep temp. the same inside and out. No problems with tractor sweat after that. Keeps the sun and rain off them, that's really what I wanted it for. There are after market vents you can glue or contact cement into place. 12x20 stored 7 tractors this past winter. D250 D160/loader GT14 1054 C195 520xi C100/16hp probably could have squeezed one more in 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #2536 Posted June 18, 2019 (edited) 6 hours ago, Achto said: gable vents on these shelters That is a good question... looks like the one Craig got has got some? before next winter I am going to take a razor knife and cut some in and figure a way to install some screening of sorts. One of the other problem I had was snowmelt would run in then refreeze. https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/category_tarps-canopies-shelters+instant-garages-instant-shelters+alpine-style-instant-garages-shelters 22 minutes ago, bmiller0457 said: leave the door open most of the time unless a storm is coming. There ya go right ther Brian. Decided not to put yours up @AMC RULES? Next year I may look into one one of those storage units for short term winter storage. They seem to be popping up all over around here. Edited June 18, 2019 by WHX24 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herder 2,354 #2537 Posted June 18, 2019 On 6/16/2019 at 3:57 PM, Herder said: Here's the organ donor I picked up several weeks ago. It ran real good when I picked it up but I figured prior to removing the engine I would go through it and check everything. The intake valve was ticking so that brought on the investigation. It came with receipts for a rebuild and still has some cross hatch in the cylinder. Not bad for a 20 year old rebuild. After a quick valve adjustment, a carbon cleaning and a static timing on the ignition she runs like a top. First phase of the tare down: Engine removal. Next phase will be the hydro unit and lift. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClassicTractorProfessor 5,314 #2538 Posted June 18, 2019 Took the 753 with me to work today so I could fix the leaking tire on the front...got ready to load it back up and my old buddy wanted to take it for a spin...I’d say by the look on his face he was having fun. Went by the storage shed on my way home and robbed the battery out of the Commando V8 to put in the C125 so I can take it with me tomorrow and fix the leaking tire on it as well. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #2539 Posted June 18, 2019 Always nice to have a loading dock available. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mhlmeader 689 #2540 Posted June 18, 2019 Added some flare to my barn..... 3 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClassicTractorProfessor 5,314 #2541 Posted June 19, 2019 28 minutes ago, AMC RULES said: Always nice to have a loading dock available. Yes it is...makes it easy to get one from the truck to the shop or the shop to the truck...but sure will be glad when I can get my approach ramp built where I can drive one right up into the shop Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #2542 Posted June 19, 2019 1 hour ago, mhlmeader said: Added some flare to my barn..... Yah that's a nice looking table lamp ther Buffalo. ..Oohhh you mean the sign.... 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cafoose 3,355 #2543 Posted June 19, 2019 It really surprises me what a little K181 on my 876 can do! I sold my old parts truck today and pulled it out to where the tow truck can access it easier. I didn't need to but an excuse for more seat time! 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,472 #2544 Posted June 19, 2019 30 minutes ago, cafoose said: K181 That's my favorite of the Kohler motors so far... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,336 #2545 Posted June 19, 2019 21 hours ago, WHX24 said: Yah that's a nice looking table lamp ther Buffalo. ..Oohhh you mean the sign.... The sign is lower on the left side. Did you use a level? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,472 #2546 Posted June 20, 2019 1 hour ago, The Tool Crib said: The sign is lower on the left side. Did you use a level? Sign looks great from here. Randy.... Maybe your head is tilted a little up and to the right? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #2547 Posted June 20, 2019 Yah Cribs you gotta grink in your neck or just hammering one down when you looked? Looks fine from here. Second thought Buff it does look a little crooked .... I best just come get it! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,336 #2548 Posted June 20, 2019 Well its a combo of dusty glasses im looking through and maybe my second black and tan !! I’ll try and focus! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mhlmeader 689 #2549 Posted June 20, 2019 14 hours ago, The Tool Crib said: The sign is lower on the left side. Did you use a level? Sign is straight, barn is half bubble off!!! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,472 #2550 Posted June 20, 2019 7 minutes ago, mhlmeader said: Sign is straight, barn is half bubble off!!! That explains it. It's important to also keep in mind that Randy himself may possibly be a half bubble off. Me too!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
