Goldnboy 910 #22001 Posted September 8 After soaking in Berryman's for a week I did a thorough cleansing and added brass throttle bushings...along with a OEM carb kit... Reinstalled and no more running on choke only@ 8 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy N. 2,142 #22002 Posted September 8 Got the 418-8 and Brinly plow set up and plowed the garlic patch. 4 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelhorse#1 1,656 #22003 Posted September 9 This morning I finished removing a few more tins and gas tank to clean and replace bushing. Wile I’m on it I mind as well take care of the axle seals,remove the hubs.I don’t really have a good tool for that yet. Removing hubs is probably my least favorite job,I have a extra one in case I break one. The left side I think maybe was exposed to weather more as the tire was a real pia just to remove the lugs. All in all though this tractor is in pretty good shape for sitting in a corn field for many yrs. Hope I’m not boring 🥱 too many with these post a couple pix 5 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldnboy 910 #22004 Posted September 10 (edited) Frozen slot hitch ...now after weeks of being shot with WD 40, Liquid wrench, and PB blaster( all now empty) I drilled two holes into the slot hitch and sprayed with more PB blaster it broke free!.. I have taped the holes and added grease zerks and a new lift cable and I can use the hitch! The pin doesn't move sideways...but doesn't matter size the slot hitch moves and will not be using a tiller anytime soon. Edited September 10 by Goldnboy 3 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,048 #22005 Posted September 11 I did a few final tweaks on the B-80 Reborn. I had to replace the fuel filter due to a little leak. Then it was time for it's maiden voyage. I have no clue why but it took just shy of 7 hours to download this. It never occurred to me that I could have added a little chit-chat but I think I was just enjoying how well the K-181 sounded. I think it's pretty cool. 48 years ago I loaded this brand new B-80 up at Chandler Sales. It wasn't long before I 'converted' it to a C-160. 40+ years later it's back to being a B-80 3 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,201 #22006 Posted September 11 4 minutes ago, Racinbob said: I have no clue why but it took just shy of 7 hours to download this. One clue.. A 720p (720x1280) at 30 fps video with sound will average about 1-2 Gb per hour after compression. So final storage for this one is likely ~100-200mb. But compression takes time and a bunch of server power. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,048 #22007 Posted September 11 44 minutes ago, Handy Don said: One clue.. A 720p (720x1280) at 30 fps video with sound will average about 1-2 Gb per hour after compression. So final storage for this one is likely ~100-200mb. But compression takes time and a bunch of server power. Now why didn't I think of that? Ummmmm, what did you say? It must have used a bunch of something. Our internet service is surprisingly good but it was toast as this thing downloaded. Don't think my wife was happy about that. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davem1111 2,030 #22008 Posted September 12 Been busy fixing some drainage issues around the low end of the house. Used a small excavator hoe last weekend. Using the GT-1848 and trailer, and muscle power, to get the dirt back where it belongs. 7 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrc 812 #22009 Posted September 12 hi davem1111, must be easy to clean the gutters! regards mike 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davem1111 2,030 #22010 Posted September 13 13 hours ago, mrc said: hi davem1111, must be easy to clean the gutters! regards mike It would if I needed to... have gutter guards on there that work pretty well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,130 #22011 Posted September 13 Dave's back. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davem1111 2,030 #22012 Posted September 13 10 minutes ago, JCM said: Dave's back. Thanks! Yeah, been pretty busy, and will continue to be for a while. Next up is priming and coating that metal roof with black silicone (not great for heat dissipation, but going for the resale value curb appeal...). Garage is already done and it looks great. After that, I have some wood floors to sand and refinish, then new kitchen countertops, sink, and some painting to do. Whew! 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,314 #22013 Posted September 15 Friend of mine has welding skills (I have none), he welded up the support rails on my 414, which is my favorite mowing rig with the 42RD. Shot em with primer yesterday, will get a single coat of black today and then reassemble. Thanks @Scot 1966 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rustyedge1 169 #22014 Posted September 15 Finally !!! After 10 years of gona get around to it, I got around to it. Don't have to drop the deck anymore to change oil in the old steady user. Went all brass with a Fumoto valve and 5" nipple ( 6" put me out too far ) street elbow screwed in without any issues. Don't know why I waited so long as I use this tractor weekly. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,048 #22015 Posted September 15 I love the oil drain valves and have been using them for years on everything. I tend to keep them a bit shorter so they don't hang over the frame as far. Only found one vehicle where they would be a bad idea. The drain on my wifes car is centered on the bottom of the drain pan. Clearance is already iffy and I don't want to lose more. 1 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,390 #22016 Posted September 15 47 minutes ago, Sparky said: Excellent work! I hope you didn't hold your finger there the whole time. Bet that got hot 🔥 🥵 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MainelyWheelhorse 421 #22017 Posted September 15 5 hours ago, Sparky said: Friend of mine has welding skills (I have none), he welded up the support rails on my 414, which is my favorite mowing rig with the 42RD. Shot em with primer yesterday, will get a single coat of black today and then reassemble. Thanks @Scot 1966 @Sparky I had that frame issue with my 312-8 as well. I fixed it the same way too. However, in my case I’m thinking that the stress of the second PO being 300+ pounds cracked the frame in that same spot. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,390 #22018 Posted September 15 I started a crane build several years ago. Got back to it. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,390 #22019 Posted September 15 The BBT and her Momma spent several hours working on firewood. This is her 867 Pigpen and the 1977 Ohio Steel trailer. My crane... 6 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrc 812 #22020 Posted September 16 hi sparky, that seat support ALWAYS cracks/breaks. not a question of if, just when. repair looks great! regards mike 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 11,976 #22021 Posted September 18 Gave the 523-H her first oil change today. No glitter in the old oil (5 hours since build), so that was a relief. I was concerned about how dark it was, but then remembered that the assembly lube I used was black. She is dirty already, but ready to work again! 1 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 6,998 #22022 Posted September 20 We've got a bunch of family visiting this weekend. The oak trees have been busy dropping a variety of debris on the lawns to the extent they need sweeping. I used Morgan , the 14-8 to mow what little grass that has grown in the last month or so - a 12' wide strip of grass along the lakefront. Next I got Clyde the C-195 out to pull the sweeper around d both lawns, since it has been a while since he has had any run time. The pre run oil check showed that I needed to add a bit of oil, so I did. Ran him 1/2 hour, maybe 45 minutes. I checked the oil after I parked him - was at the add level on the dip stick! Yes, he burns some oil - light smoke when the governor kicks in - but not enough to lower the oil level that much in that short a time. Gotta be a seal somewhere that has failed. Looks like I've got to put him on the disabled list until I can case this down. One disappointment, our youngest son called and said he has to cancel. Seems he's come down with a case of covid. Bummer. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
midpack 862 #22023 Posted September 21 On 9/15/2024 at 7:47 PM, ebinmaine said: My crane... I have one of those for my truck reciever, it has a lower "foot" that sits on the ground for lifting up to 400 #'s (deer carcass) And it pivots to load in the bed. I never thought of using it on a tractor, can I see your hitch setup? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,390 #22024 Posted September 21 1 hour ago, midpack said: I have one of those for my truck reciever, it has a lower "foot" that sits on the ground for lifting up to 400 #'s (deer carcass) And it pivots to load in the bed. I never thought of using it on a tractor, can I see your hitch setup? I'll be adding a scissor jack to the crane mount. I'll get some pics of the hitch later. It's a decent setup for a trailer but I won't be leaving it for permanent use with this crane. Because Cinnamon Horse has tall front tires for the chipper it obviously puts a backward tilt on the crane. I'm going to build a hitch that has the proper vertical orientation and reinforcement to the bottom AND top of a transmission. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,524 #22025 Posted September 21 @midpack here's my setup. Harbor freight crain and a 2" receiver winch plate mount. Have one of Lowell's 2" hitches on back. Bombproof. 2 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
