Pullstart 62,916 #5326 Posted January 13, 2023 EARNED my 3 gallon pin today! The blood center was a much nicer establishment than the blood drives, comfy chairs, warm blankets for my return arm, etc. 1 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ohiofarmer 3,276 #5327 Posted January 13, 2023 (edited) Here is the first idea of a centering jig to recut or re chase the threads. After inserting a slightly sanded down 1 1/4 PVC pipe, a thinwwall 1 1/2 barely slides over,but s trifle loose. The fie is a trifle loose on the outside pipe. I think that the caulking tube can be cut apart and used to shim it to good effect. Then the die should remain square with the threads. Tell me what you think. Ok on editing ,although the pictures are out of order, I am very happy to report that the axle threads are repaired and the retention nut threads on by hand. After viewing some vids of people replacing brakes and bearings I saw that Dodge or Spicer improved the design of the retention nut. My truck has this cheap nut that relies on plastic inserting on the last few threads and some lame wedge made from stamped metal. If the bearing gets hot it all goes away and the live axle can come out of the splines. The updated model has a much better system with a full metal key and much better keeper. Going to a Dodge website for the updated part number and hopefully O'Reilly will trade it back for a better part Edited January 20, 2023 by ohiofarmer 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,916 #5328 Posted January 16, 2023 I taught Rylee how to drive a stick shift yesterday. Whilst teaching her the fundamentals, like holeshots and donuts, I explained that she likely can’t break it. That became a challenge I guess. Once I turned her and her sisters loose, they decided jumping the rock pile was the next best idea. Kids. Upon a landing, the gas tank was ripped out and they kept driving until it ran out of gas. Where she got this kind of hillbilly mischief from, I have no idea. While they were walking home, someone called the cops on them for tearing up a field. I am thankful for neighbors or passers by for caring, but it was fun explaining that it is our field, our Jeep, our kids. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,916 #5329 Posted January 16, 2023 That is a ‘97 TJ and it is restricted to our property only, due to the condition of the frame. I can see right through it from the driver’s side rear wheel well. No harm, no foul. Now the girls will get more opportunity to learn junkyard repairs! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,075 #5330 Posted January 16, 2023 (edited) I watched “Taryl Fixes All” on YouTube tonight . I seen @Pullstart ‘s “Snowmotractor” on the cover of Lawn and Garden Tractor magazine that Taryl was reading, and I believe Taryl was reading the article on it because I seen it in the centerfold I think. That’s a trip ! Oops… didn’t mean to repost… Edited January 16, 2023 by Horse Newbie 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,657 #5331 Posted January 16, 2023 3 hours ago, Pullstart said: Where she got this kind of hillbilly mischief from, I have no idea This is clearly the result of the teachings of MRS PULLSTART. It's probably best you don't tell her I said that..... For my health I mean. I don't care if she knows I actually said that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darb1964 1,043 #5332 Posted January 16, 2023 On 1/13/2023 at 4:44 PM, Pullstart said: EARNED my 3 gallon pin today! The blood center was a much nicer establishment than the blood drives, comfy chairs, warm blankets for my return arm, etc. Good man, I donated for years every eight weeks. Im not sure how much. I can't now because of the medications Im on. I usually went to the red cross but sometimes did it at drive's, Red Cross was definitely more comfortable. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,609 #5333 Posted January 16, 2023 (edited) I bought this Swisher lawn mower about 6yrs ago for around $50 as a non runner and have been using it as my main grass cutter ever since. Stuck a few bucks into it here & there but no major issues until last summer. By the end of last summer it served as a mower as well as a mosquito fogger for the neighborhood. Tonight I took a little time "20 min" that is and pulled the glob of grease engine out. Being as it took so long to pull, it didn't hardly pay to turn the heat on in the garage. Figured that as long as I am rebuilding a K241 Kohler for my 953, I might as well have 2 engines apart & rebuild this one as well. Edited January 17, 2023 by Achto 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,833 #5334 Posted January 16, 2023 5 minutes ago, Achto said: a non runner Non runner my rear ... we had it going it in 10 minutes and twenty was mowing and tub rides!!! 1 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,602 #5335 Posted January 16, 2023 (edited) So that's what a "tub" looks liked in Wisconsin... I see it holds beer cans quite well... Cool little ride!!! Edited January 16, 2023 by SylvanLakeWH 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #5336 Posted January 17, 2023 Our snomobile trailer came unhitched on the highway and luckily we are and everyone else is ok and I helped my dad hitch it back up luckily we had the safety chains 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,075 #5337 Posted January 17, 2023 Didn’t really do this today, but Grady, my neighbor, and I have made some more progress on the “she shed” for his wife… Got it wired, hole cut in the wall and framed to accept the Heat/ AC unit wall sleeve, and most of it insulated. After insulation is done, then we’ll do the vinyl siding… 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,916 #5338 Posted January 17, 2023 The manager at the local tire and alignment shop called me for a special job. There is a roll off wrecker in my drive that needs kingpins. He recalled that I suffered through my own, a job that he differs to the local spring shop. Their repairs lasted a little over a year and now I’m “their guy.” 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,916 #5339 Posted January 17, 2023 See y’all after work! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,916 #5340 Posted January 17, 2023 Well not a great news on my billing department, but good for the customer. The wheel bearings are loose on one side. Zero backlash on the kingpin. It pays to check other’s work, and to be honest I suppose. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,916 #5341 Posted January 17, 2023 (edited) The customer opted for new wheel bearings, axle seals and brakes on both sides. I found the culprit too. The retainer for the castle nut was never crushed into the nut grooves. It backed out a bit. The dealer who carries parts for a C5500 is about a 30 minute drive. While I wait for parts, I’ve cleaned the spindles of old grease and debris and will do the same for the hubs. Get the bearings out, get the old grubby grease out, prep for new stuff. Edited January 17, 2023 by Pullstart 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,237 #5342 Posted January 17, 2023 14 hours ago, Horse Newbie said: Be sure to fill those insulation gaps at the bottoms of the walls lest mold develops in there. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #5343 Posted January 17, 2023 20 hours ago, Achto said: I bought this Swisher lawn mower about 6yrs ago for around $50 as a non runner and have been using it as my main grass cutter ever since. Stuck a few bucks into it here & there but no major issues until last summer. By the end of last summer it served as a mower as well as a mosquito fogger for the neighborhood. Tonight I took a little time "20 min" that is and pulled the glob of grease engine out. Being as it took so long to pull, it didn't hardly pay to turn the heat on in the garage. Figured that as long as I am rebuilding a K241 Kohler for my 953, I might as well have 2 engines apart & rebuild this one as well. Well i'll be dipped! a three wheeled lawn mower now thats something my dad would like. being we currently have 7 three wheelers certainly another one would do even though my mom would not be very happy and dad would probably have to sleep on the couch again if we got one 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,609 #5344 Posted January 17, 2023 1 hour ago, The Freightliner Guy said: Well i'll be dipped! a three wheeled lawn mower now thats something my dad would like These are a blast to drive!! Zero turn capability, front wheel drive, 2 speeds on some models, shift on the fly. To go in reverse you spin the front wheel 180 degrees around, kind of like driving a bumper car at a carnival. Hardest thing to get used to is that you don't use your feet for anything. Hand clutch on the steering column, hand lever to engage the mower deck, and a hand flip lever to change gears. No brakes but as soon as you pull the clutch back it stops quite quickly. In order to get it to free wheel so that you can push it you have to disengage a lock pin on the front wheel. Only thing that I don't like is that the mower deck is part of the frame. To adjust your cutting height you have to remove the blades and move spacers on the spindles above or below them. Needless to say I don't adjust my cutting height very often, or ever. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,916 #5345 Posted January 17, 2023 Built a socket for a special nut today… 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,075 #5346 Posted January 18, 2023 4 hours ago, Handy Don said: Be sure to fill those insulation gaps at the bottoms of the walls lest mold develops in there. Yes sir, thank you @Handy Don… those were full length, uncut pieces of insulation. The gap you see is how much the unleveled old dog kennel concrete pad drops off going to the right… Those spots will be taken care of. I wanted to insulate all areas that would take a full 23 x 96 inch piece. Then I will do the areas that will be 23” wide, but will have to be cut lengthwise. Then the small irregular areas will be done last… 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,075 #5347 Posted January 18, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Achto said: These are a blast to drive!! Zero turn capability, front wheel drive, 2 speeds on some models, shift on the fly. To go in reverse you spin the front wheel 180 degrees around, kind of like driving a bumper car at a carnival. Hardest thing to get used to is that you don't use your feet for anything. Hand clutch on the steering column, hand lever to engage the mower deck, and a hand flip lever to change gears. No brakes but as soon as you pull the clutch back it stops quite quickly. In order to get it to free wheel so that you can push it you have to disengage a lock pin on the front wheel. Only thing that I don't like is that the mower deck is part of the frame. To adjust your cutting height you have to remove the blades and move spacers on the spindles above or below them. Needless to say I don't adjust my cutting height very often, or ever. @The Freightliner Guy, Check out Taryl Fixes All on YouTube… He has a video about those, where you turn the front wheel 180 degrees to go backwards… I found it… Edited January 18, 2023 by Horse Newbie 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #5348 Posted January 18, 2023 I am not the type that needs to finish a project to start another one. Quite the opposite. My mind is continuously sprouting new ideas creating too many started and unfinished projects . Drives the wife crazy but I am perfectly fine with it. Time however to finish some of them. Even grow flowers in winter. 3 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,916 #5349 Posted January 19, 2023 It’s 37 and light showers today. Perfect day for… …some house work. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,916 #5350 Posted January 19, 2023 Mostly buttoned up. The soffit needs finishing on a warmer day. Cutting the plastic pieces in the cold is never fun. I added proper blocking where necessary and replaced the fascia board. Then I replaced the drip edge and fascia. I left a gap at the bottom of the board to allow for soffit to fit in the channel. It’ll shed water, and that was my goal for the day! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
