pfrederi 17,508 #21926 Posted August 19 Three time loser. I have an AC/DC stick welder a mig welder and a spot welder. Never been very good at stick or MIG not doing all that great on Spot . Tried it today to patch some cracks in a fender pan. Have to get a better feel for time of weld couple sort of burned through..but with my MIG skills I would have burned through worse... 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 37,370 #21927 Posted August 19 What to do when your 1/2 done mowing and the PTO/deck belt decides to retire? Poke around up in the rafters till you find one that fits. 15 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Treepep 531 #21928 Posted August 19 On 8/7/2024 at 1:04 PM, pfrederi said: I am getting to old and 48" decks are getting to heavy to drag in and out for the cleaning that they should have. Scored this at auction this weekend for $45. Looks like new. Now I have to find a new excuse for not cleaning decks more often... You hiding a power wagon? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuneup 1,433 #21929 Posted August 19 Electric Pump! The old 516H will not longer go up hills and I've got a 35° incline in my backyard that used to not be at issue. Last time this happened, the float was too low so - fixed. This time, had to be the pulse pump so decided to go the electric route with one of Eric's recommended Facet-like pumps. Larger than I thought it would be, managed to install it below the tank and atop the trans. Took plenty of time to figure it all out - where to place it, etc. Opportunity to pressure wash the grime from the trans pump. Wired it to the coil and it's glorious. Starts quickly and climbs with the deck on and full throttle/full speed. Back to normal for the beast. 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 66,449 #21930 Posted August 19 7 minutes ago, Tuneup said: Back to normal for the beast NIIIIICE 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,508 #21931 Posted August 20 19 hours ago, Treepep said: You hiding a power wagon? 1953 M-37w/w 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,844 #21932 Posted August 20 (edited) On 8/19/2024 at 2:22 PM, Ed Kennell said: What to do when your 1/2 done mowing and the PTO/deck belt decides to retire? Poke around up in the rafters till you find one that fits. Ed that is my brother's method. I am always fascinated that he can eventually find one out of forty or fifty!! Edited August 20 by Lane Ranger 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 37,370 #21933 Posted August 21 Used that new front hitch to get the splitter dialed in. 4 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,020 #21934 Posted August 22 Should have changed the oil on this Mag 10 right before I pulled it so I could have warned it up. Oh well, drained it “cold” and she now has fresh Rotella. 8 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 40,703 #21935 Posted August 23 Not really doing it with an actual Horse but the past week I went through all of the spare parts in my shed Got some plastic totes and threw out a bunch of beat up boxes. Found a few things I forgot I had and a triple pulley I needed in June and couldn't find. Made a lot of room without throwing anything away. Wrote everything down and I am going to put it in a file on the computer. When I use or sell something I can delete it. 2 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 66,449 #21936 Posted August 23 8 minutes ago, squonk said: Not really doing it with an actual Horse but the past week I went through all of the spare parts in my shed Got some plastic totes and threw out a bunch of beat up boxes. Found a few things I forgot I had and a triple pulley I needed in June and couldn't find. Made a lot of room without throwing anything away. Wrote everything down and I am going to put it in a file on the computer. When I use or sell something I can delete it. NIIIIICE!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,020 #21937 Posted August 24 1 hour ago, squonk said: Not really doing it with an actual Horse but the past week I went through all of the spare parts in my shed Got some plastic totes and threw out a bunch of beat up boxes. Found a few things I forgot I had and a triple pulley I needed in June and couldn't find. Made a lot of room without throwing anything away. Wrote everything down and I am going to put it in a file on the computer. When I use or sell something I can delete it. I love when I get a chance to organize some part of my life! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 66,449 #21938 Posted August 24 As we move all our parts and spares to the new workshop and barn I've been trying to get a little better organization. Keep sections. Keep like parts together. Even doing some labeling. It's only just begun but already helping. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick3478 414 #21939 Posted August 24 Seasonal de-mousing of the 314 woods beater today. Hadn't been run in a couple months, and when I fired it up got a puff of chaff out the right side. Yeah I know what that usually means, checked for airflow and not much coming out. So parked it in a shady spot and drug out the small wrenches. Air filter cover off and two capscrews out of the inspection (regulator) module, look in with flashlight. Yep, packed full of grass, sticks, seeds, you name it, your basic happy mouse home. Four more capscrews out and pulled the main shroud loose. Picked and poked awhile and blew it out with air hose. Spark wire been chewed on, but still more than half left, sometimes good enough is good enough. Back together it goes and back into service. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,020 #21940 Posted August 24 Picked up these brand new Carlisle All-Trails this morning I found on FBM.. now to decide which rig gets em! 8 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuneup 1,433 #21941 Posted August 24 After getting its electric pump, the 16 Onan was not really smooth. Hicupped now and again. I had raised the float to its max with the pulse pump for the inclines and that was now kicking me. Set to stock and she mowed the backyard with ease. No incline was too steep. Incredibly smooth and started immediately. Was excited enough to lubricate the old Snapper RER. Did that, leveling the deck, and then was excited enough to try that guide for sharpening blades and it worked great. Great day! Took the RER then out to enjoy the blade and the magneto died. Really weak spark. It's been 25 years so, can't blame the thing. Sigh. More parts. Not excited. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 66,449 #21942 Posted August 25 12 hours ago, Sparky said: now to decide which rig gets em! Ya know... You should save the stress of thinking about this. I'll help you by putting them on my C160-8 Tecumseh Horse. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,020 #21943 Posted August 25 9 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Ya know... You should save the stress of thinking about this. I'll help you by putting them on my C160-8 Tecumseh Horse. Nice try pal!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelhorse#1 1,601 #21944 Posted August 25 22 hours ago, Sparky said: Picked up these brand new Carlisle All-Trails this morning I found on FBM.. now to decide which rig gets em! Great find .I found a set on MP as well but lightly used.I found they work great in the snow too. I put them on my 12 automatic ,tight fit but they just made it. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 66,449 #21945 Posted August 25 38 minutes ago, Sparky said: Nice try pal!! I'm here to help 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 66,449 #21946 Posted August 25 9 minutes ago, Wheelhorse#1 said: work great in the snow And, @Sparky Have either of you had a chance to use these in a super wet muck or loose mud? I like the true R1 AG tires because they're self cleaning in forward motion. But I've been thinking about my next set being a more zigzag design like the All Trails. The only thing keeping me from them is not knowing how they'll perform in my forest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelhorse#1 1,601 #21947 Posted August 25 3 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: And, @Sparky Have either of you had a chance to use these in a super wet muck or loose mud? I like the true R1 AG tires because they're self cleaning in forward motion. But I've been thinking about my next set being a more zigzag design like the All Trails. The only thing keeping me from them is not knowing how they'll perform in my forest. Not mud but dirt with some old surface tree roots .Leveled out a spot for a small garden with the plow ,traction was fantastic without any slippage.I bet they would be good on mud too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,020 #21948 Posted August 25 8 hours ago, ebinmaine said: And, @Sparky Have either of you had a chance to use these in a super wet muck or loose mud? I like the true R1 AG tires because they're self cleaning in forward motion. But I've been thinking about my next set being a more zigzag design like the All Trails. The only thing keeping me from them is not knowing how they'll perform in my forest. I have found they load up in mud and don’t self clean well, then traction isn’t so great. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,020 #21949 Posted August 25 1 hour ago, Sparky said: I have found they load up in mud and don’t self clean well, then traction isn’t so great. Like this… 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,085 #21950 Posted August 25 29 minutes ago, Sparky said: Like this… How big is your dog?!?!?! 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
