ebinmaine 68,742 #51 Posted January 23, 2020 2 minutes ago, Achto said: Eric, I added one of these to my snow blower just to keep track of maintenance. Maybe not necessary but kinda nice to have That right there is a good idea I'm figuring on changing it two or three times per season and that would take the guesswork out of it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,065 #52 Posted January 23, 2020 2 hours ago, pullstart said: You and me both Buddy! The new Silverado has heated seats and steering wheel. I might have the A/C cranked and the steering wheel on come summer time! That must be a thing of Age.. 😂😂😂 i can miss an A/C, i can miss a Windshield, but i never want miss my heated Seat, that was first thing i changed into the Silver. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,174 #53 Posted January 23, 2020 1 minute ago, Tractorhead said: That must be a thing of Age.. 😂😂😂 i can miss an A/C, i can miss a Windshield, but i never want miss my heated Seat, that was first thing i changed into the Silver. You callin’ me old? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,742 #54 Posted January 23, 2020 4 minutes ago, pullstart said: You callin’ me old? Homeslyce if you're old I must be powdered up dust by now 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,065 #55 Posted January 23, 2020 No, but you be over 30 i guess😎😂😂😂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,742 #56 Posted January 24, 2020 32 minutes ago, Tractorhead said: No, but you be over 30 i guess😎😂😂😂 WELL over 30... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
classiccat 548 #57 Posted February 26, 2020 On 1/17/2020 at 9:53 AM, jabelman said: I have toro 826, it's a great machine. tons of power and throws the snow, starts on the first pull no mater how long it sits, I use it hard and takes the abuse. I sent many newspapers, ice chunks and stones through it. only major thing, I replaced the auger bearing. sorry I missed this thread Eric! I would’ve tried to persuade you towards some old iron like @jabelman recommended! But you did well with that beast Ariens! I picked an ‘87 Toro 826 up a few weeks back (traded some chevy parts). Pops off with a tug of the recoil and booms the snow with the rubber in the impeller fins. It was a bucket list blower for me; classic Toro + Briggs snow engine + wheel clutches. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,742 #58 Posted February 26, 2020 13 minutes ago, classiccat said: sorry I missed this thread Eric! I would’ve tried to persuade you towards some old iron like @jabelman recommended! But you did well with that beast Ariens! I picked an ‘87 Toro 826 up a few weeks back (traded some chevy parts). Pops off with a tug of the recoil and booms the snow with the rubber in the impeller fins. It was a bucket list blower for me; classic Toro + Briggs snow engine + wheel clutches. We liked the idea of an older machine for sure but trying to find one in a super snowy state like Maine that isn't VERY worn out is a challenge. Then there's the ethanol that nearly everyone uses.... Nasty stuff.... Nice find on that Toro!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
classiccat 548 #59 Posted February 26, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: We liked the idea of an older machine for sure but trying to find one in a super snowy state like Maine that isn't VERY worn out is a challenge. Then there's the ethanol that nearly everyone uses.... Nasty stuff.... Nice find on that Toro!!! Good point on the survival rate of Maine old iron! We'll put 10-20 hrs on a machine down here...you'll put 100-200 for the same driveway. This one had its gremlins...busted & loose head bolts, fuel tank full of rust, mangled impeller shaft which resulted in all of the bushings being hosed in the auger gearbox...yada, yada, yada... My thread over on SBF if you want a chuckle. Edited February 26, 2020 by classiccat 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
