Achto 27,609 #8651 Posted January 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, pullstart said: how often do yo guys change a drive belt on your plow mules? I'm 3 yrs about 50hrs in on mine now. I'll let you know when I have to change it. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KAA 1973 71 #8652 Posted January 12, 2021 Last year my brother bought the Powder Coating Gun from Eastwood and he just happened to have his old stove from his house at his shop, seemed like the proper thing to do would be coat some pieces. I tried to order powder from a few sources but shipping was like 2 weeks out, being the impatient guy I am I made a run to Harbor Freight and grabbed a container of black powder, unfortunately it's flat black but it was just an experiment. I have the the PTO off from my 312 so I decided to blast the rusty PTO switch bracket, PTO lever stop and battery hold down brackets. It was actually a bit easier than I thought but time will tell if it's coated properly and doesn't rust, since this tractor will live it's life out inside I don't see and issue. This was the result after 2 coats . Turned out decent though I wish it was semi gloss, the flat makes dirt stick to it. I'm using the oven rack with the pieces wired to it, time to make a cabinet that is tall enough that the oven rack will slide into to hold the parts while being coated and will have a filtered exhaust fan to suck up the excess powder. I was a fun project, just need the proper equipment to make it easier. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,667 #8653 Posted January 12, 2021 39 minutes ago, pullstart said: @Shynon @prondzy @WHX24 @Achto @PeacemakerJack @wheelhorseman how often do yo guys change a drive belt on your plow mules? I doubt we can get 44 years on one pulling dirt all day... I just got around half of that and still on the second belt. It was the main mower all those years along with other uses as well. No didn't turn dirt with it, we have a different type of dirt then your use to. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom2p 2,394 #8654 Posted January 12, 2021 (edited) 14 hours ago, Flat Thunder Channel said: Yesterday I repaired the bad wire connector at the regulator on my 520. Tried out my new ratcheting crimp connector tool. I got it for Christmas and this was my first attempt at using it. So far I'm impressed! One step closer to being back together! The bandaids are required from my attempt to help the wife in the kitchen. I unboxed her new knife set and attempted to remove my fingers in the process ..... All the more reason I should stay out of the kitchen! Thank you for the gift of you are reading this post. It was a very nice gesture, but not required. Your smiling face and companionship was all I really needed this year. Titan ratcheting crimp tool is on my list to get Have a few other Titan tools I recommend - including the small (micro) 1/4 drive offset ratchet and bit drivers ... and the mini file set .. these tools still made in Taiwan (as opposed to China) last time I checked ... not sure about other Titan tools Edited January 12, 2021 by tom2p 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,738 #8655 Posted January 12, 2021 4 hours ago, pullstart said: @Shynon @prondzy @WHX24 @Achto @PeacemakerJack @wheelhorseman how often do yo guys change a drive belt on your plow mules? I doubt we can get 44 years on one pulling dirt all day... This was the day I changed mine in October 2015 on GhostRider. It has about 55 hours and five years of use so far... Like Dan said, I’ll let you know when I need to change it😁😎 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,912 #8656 Posted January 12, 2021 1 minute ago, PeacemakerJack said: This was the day I changed mine in October 2015 on GhostRider. It has about 55 hours and five years of use so far... Like Dan said, I’ll let you know when I need to change it😁😎 I don’t even recognize that tractor as Ghostrider! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jhook 849 #8657 Posted January 12, 2021 Today i bought a front mount deck carrier. Now i need a side discharge deck for it and i will be ready to mow come spring time 7 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,738 #8658 Posted January 12, 2021 58 minutes ago, pullstart said: I don’t even recognize that tractor as Ghostrider! 😂😂😂that pinkish red Sure is “tough” looking isn’t it? 🥴😁 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greentored 3,214 #8659 Posted January 12, 2021 The 701 came home to the real stables for the first time, checked out the property and helped toss shredded paper on the garden. 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prondzy 3,881 #8660 Posted January 12, 2021 9 hours ago, pullstart said: @Shynon @prondzy @WHX24 @Achto @PeacemakerJack @wheelhorseman how often do yo guys change a drive belt on your plow mules? I doubt we can get 44 years on one pulling dirt all day... As often as needed, i check before every plow season, i think i got 4 years out of the Last belt. Always bring a spare 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeninCT 451 #8661 Posted January 13, 2021 (edited) Put my plow and wheel weights on that I got from @grinchsr (thanks!) over the weekend. Great guy with a few machines (maybe more than a few) and a ton of knowledge to share. Also put on the high back (too high) seat I got from Tractor Supply. It’s comfy just looks too tall but its comfy Edited January 13, 2021 by BeninCT 7 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mirage276 9 #8662 Posted January 13, 2021 (edited) swapped to a 520 voltmeter gauge to match the 520 tach I had added to my C-165 a few weeks ago, now I have a no-start issue Haven't had time to fiddle with it, didn't change anything else so its a bit odd. Edited January 13, 2021 by Mirage276 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flat Thunder Channel 178 #8663 Posted January 13, 2021 On 1/12/2021 at 10:05 AM, tom2p said: Titan ratcheting crimp tool is on my list to get Have a few other Titan tools I recommend - including the small (micro) 1/4 drive offset ratchet and bit drivers ... and the mini file set .. these tools still made in Taiwan (as opposed to China) last time I checked ... not sure about other Titan tools I just checked the packaging and they are made in Taiwan. So far it feels very smooth in its action. If I had the option I would prefer an American made unit, but with limited options I would always choose Taiwan items over Chinese built tools. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flat Thunder Channel 178 #8664 Posted January 13, 2021 (edited) I finally figured out the wiring issue on my 520-H. I made a video of me troubleshooting the wiring system. In the video I talk about other items I need to address. Those issues will be completed in a follow up video. The wiring mystery was evading me and required too much time. Maybe this video could help others troubleshoot the wiring on a 520. I will include a link to the video below. If you think others might find this information useful please share. I am not overly familiar in all the different threads on the forum. Cheers, Check it out: https://youtu.be/ZT3Ftu_d3BM Edited January 13, 2021 by Flat Thunder Channel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #8665 Posted January 13, 2021 On 1/12/2021 at 7:22 AM, pullstart said: @Shynon @prondzy @WHX24 @Achto @PeacemakerJack @wheelhorseman how often do yo guys change a drive belt on your plow mules? I doubt we can get 44 years on one pulling dirt all day... Let you know when I have to change one! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,912 #8666 Posted January 13, 2021 Not much better than this... 6 3 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,628 #8667 Posted January 13, 2021 8 minutes ago, pullstart said: Not much better than this... Does your other half know that you're out there drivin' HER tractor around? 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,912 #8668 Posted January 13, 2021 13 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Does your other half know that you're out there drivin' HER tractor around? I sent her a picture... higher up means better visibility for the sweet cargo... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,600 #8669 Posted January 13, 2021 1 hour ago, pullstart said: I sent her a picture... higher up means better visibility for the sweet cargo... And she bought that line??? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeninCT 451 #8670 Posted January 13, 2021 @pullstart what is that tractor?! Very kewl. Also nothing better than a ride with the little ones. Huge snow covered field and perfect tractor doesnt hurt either lol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,912 #8671 Posted January 13, 2021 13 minutes ago, BeninCT said: @pullstart what is that tractor?! Very kewl. Also nothing better than a ride with the little ones. Huge snow covered field and perfect tractor doesnt hurt either lol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregor 4,846 #8672 Posted January 13, 2021 Isn't this a pretty site. It's been too long, and too many $ coming, but the Tecumseh H70 is back on the 656. 6 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #8673 Posted January 14, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, SylvanLakeWH said: And she bought that line??? He prolly had a corny pickup line when he met her..... and she married him!!!! Hats off to anyone who does up a Techy like that Gregor Edited January 14, 2021 by WHX24 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,912 #8674 Posted January 14, 2021 1 minute ago, WHX24 said: He prolly had a corny pickup line when he met her..... and she married him!!!! I think it was something like “Hey, nice truck.” 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,628 #8675 Posted January 14, 2021 5 minutes ago, pullstart said: I think it was something like “Hey, nice truck.” Her fault. S10 with V8..... Dude magnet!! 1 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
