Handy Don 12,232 #51 Posted March 31, 2021 8 hours ago, Jeff-C175 said: Do they not realize that every asphalt surface everywhere is constantly being eroded by the passage of vehicles and that the particles from that erosion are becoming airborne and washing into watersheds happens every single day? Of course they realize it. But the remedies for this are politically and economically out of reach. Hence, that problem doesn't exist! But they have to do something, so... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,229 #52 Posted March 31, 2021 16 hours ago, Jeff-C175 said: more I think about NJ outlawing the use of millings, the less faith I have in government. Paving companies have lots of money to spend on lobbyists to laws like that pushed through, the average Joe doesn't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollack Pete 2,273 #53 Posted March 31, 2021 If you were close by,I'd come rattling over with this.My Michigan 125B loader.That pile would be spread in less than 5 minutes. 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,175 #54 Posted March 31, 2021 24 minutes ago, Pollack Pete said: .That pile would be spread in less than 5 minutes. Now Pete, you wouldn't dare ruin all his fun. 1 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #55 Posted March 31, 2021 58 minutes ago, 953 nut said: Paving companies have... politician relatives! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iam206 81 #56 Posted March 31, 2021 Was able to push some millings today... But not until I had to take apart carb again. Took fuel pump apart this time also and found debris in the pump. I'll need all new gaskets for everything, but I have it temporarily back together and pushed back into service. I'll update some pictures... I would back drag the pile to get a good section for pushing, then push that to end of driveway.. then repeat until I got enough to spread with plow and back drag. I came back and did a little hand raking to level it out... Slowly but shorly... and don't cal me surly. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,502 #58 Posted March 31, 2021 Lookin good!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iam206 81 #59 Posted April 3, 2021 Was able to get a little more millings spread out today and rolled it with my little yellow steamroller. I will go back over it and rent a tamper once I get it all spread. I might get another load dropped, went a little thick in some areas to level the job out. I am super happy with this old girl! I was messing with the carb adjustments today, I think I found a good setting on it, still occasionally pops, but for the most part it was running good. It doesn't like to run below a half a tank of gas though. I still think the fuel pump is a bit on the weak side. Do they sell the diaphragm and valves for the original pump anywhere? the repaired hydraulic hose will need attention. hose clamps just dont cut it. David. 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iam206 81 #60 Posted April 3, 2021 question: do we know where to get and what size the drive belt for the hydro transmission? what thickness and length am I looking for and is there a type (kevlar?) that is better than others? I have learned all about belt slip and why not to do that also I will be needing a pulley for the engagement lever. and sorce for that? will tractor supply have what I need? thanks, David. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,502 #61 Posted April 3, 2021 That's some beautiful work there David. Parts sources are many. I buy mostly online due to convenience. Drive belt should be a 7478. 6 hours ago, iam206 said: I have learned all about belt slip and why not to do that There's a line to be drawn there. Belt slip is necessary to an extent because that's literally the clutch action on these tractors. The belt and pulley will be available from A to Z Tractor in Pennsylvania. Likely also Tractor Supply. If you haven't already done so, put all new fuel line on. Fuel pump rebuild kits are sold by Then and Now Automotive in Massachusetts. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iam206 81 #62 Posted April 3, 2021 (edited) 13 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Drive belt should be a 7478. Thank you Eric. The first real day pushing I wasn't really paying attention to it. The second day, I was very wet and I figures any slipping i was getting was better than wheel slip and such. yesterday I felt like an old pro and as soon as I heard a little slip I backed off what ever I was attempting and eased back into it with better success. Now I have quite a bit of "belt dust" around the front pully due to all my slipping and with the other damage from the battery rubbing against it from P.O. I will need a new belt and might as well break it in on the last part of the pile. And yes, I am still having fun! Edited April 4, 2021 by iam206 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iam206 81 #63 Posted April 4, 2021 (edited) Tractor Supply to the rescue. They had a blue Kevlar belt 5/8 x 84 inches on the shelf. Thought I made a mistake at first because it wouldn't disengage, but with a few minutes of brake in it was doing its job properly. The butt dyno says it was a marked improvement. On to the next issue.... David. Edited April 4, 2021 by iam206 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,502 #64 Posted April 4, 2021 7 hours ago, iam206 said: butt dyno Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,175 #65 Posted April 4, 2021 On 4/3/2021 at 6:47 AM, ebinmaine said: Belt slip is necessary to an extent because that's literally the clutch action on these tractors. Sorry Eric, but I have to respectfully disagree. If a tractor has the correct belt, width, length, and shape, and the correct pulleys and idler tension, it should never slip. IMO, the safety clutch in these tractors is the connection of the tires to the ground. Any tractor I have owned , hydros and gear drives, when secured to a tree will spin the tires without slipping the drive belt. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,502 #66 Posted April 4, 2021 16 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: Sorry Eric, but I have to respectfully disagree. If a tractor has the correct belt, width, length, and shape, and the correct pulleys and idler tension, it should never slip. IMO, the safety clutch in these tractors is the connection of the tires to the ground. Any tractor I have owned , hydros and gear drives, when secured to a tree will spin the tires without slipping the drive belt. Oh yes I agree. I'm speaking only of the very moment of release of the clutch pedal. If a rubber coated belt is used it'll grab hard and toss ya off the horse. All other times it should grab 99 to 100 percent. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iam206 81 #67 Posted April 5, 2021 I got the last of the pile of millings spread out, Started prepping for the second dump of millings due tomorrow. For this second section I have to do a bit of hand digging. Wish I had some sort of cultivator or ripping tool for the back of the tractor, but I will soon enough. Some of the spots, like where I have the white line painted in the grass, I was thinking of trying out the Troy-Built tiller I have. you can probably see it in the first post I made in this thread. I did the garden with it so If I break it at this point, I am good till next spring.. fingers crossed. lol I put my trailer to work hauling the dirt away that I am generating from the driveway excavation. I modified the Wheel Horse factory hitch to accept the spare 2" ball I have so I didnt need to drive the 'yellow horse" on the lawn and make a new project for myself. I was surprised how much this old girl can do! The wheels slipped a bit on the loose driveway with the "full load", but she pulled that trailer well. I was mostly on flat ground when it was loaded, and up hill when it was empty. Once I get all spread out I will rent a tamper for the day and see how many fillings I can loosen up in my teeth. another good day with the Wheel Horse! David. 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,502 #68 Posted April 5, 2021 When you get around to it pick up a heavy duty hitch from our own vendor Wheelhorse parts and more. Good addon for the type of work you're doing. 2" receiver so you can change heights or ball size quickly. I keep 3 or 4 on hand for different trailers. Very nice... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iam206 81 #69 Posted April 5, 2021 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: When you get around to it pick up a heavy duty hitch from our own vendor Wheelhorse parts and more. Good addon for the type of work you're doing. 2" receiver so you can change heights or ball size quickly. I keep 3 or 4 on hand for different trailers. When I get to log some shop time (my shop is in the same town where I work, about an hour away from where I live ) I'll weld up something that is appropriate for the job. I mentioned earlier in the thread, that we purchaced the property a little over a year ago. First phaze was getting the interior liveable and now I get to play with the garage to get that in a condition that I can move my shop into that. Maybe by this fall I'll have the new garage structure up (if I last that long..), In the meantime, I really want to score a lift cable and a slot hitch so I can start using the rear lift. David 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,502 #70 Posted April 5, 2021 3 minutes ago, iam206 said: really want to score a lift cable and a slot hitch so I can start using the rear lift Sounds like you've got a good plan together. Looking forward to seeing how things work out for you. The same vendor I mentioned above could also help you with the cable, and I think, the hitch as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,739 #71 Posted April 5, 2021 Love trains are the tracks behind you active they look to be on good shape?? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iam206 81 #72 Posted April 5, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, pfrederi said: Love trains are the tracks behind you active they look to be on good shape?? Yes active to the local coal mines daily and to a long freight line about three times a week. On weekends we get local tourist trains and the occasional Steam engine out of Jim Thorp. Some trains are very nice, other Trains are a bit of a nuisance. Depends on the guy running the train and how hard he lays on the whistle. Edited April 5, 2021 by iam206 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #73 Posted April 5, 2021 (edited) 43 minutes ago, iam206 said: trains Pine Creek Rail ? Looks like you're right next to a crossing too! Edited April 5, 2021 by Jeff-C175 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iam206 81 #74 Posted April 5, 2021 (edited) 55 minutes ago, Jeff-C175 said: Pine Creek Rail ? Looks like you're right next to a crossing too! Reading & Northern Railroad. Yes, we have a crossing, but our road doesnt get much traffic, but they still have to whistle at our road. We don't have a gate, but we have some lights. It's actualy a tricky crossing for vehicles due to its hill and approach angle. It provides for entertainment periodically.... Edited April 5, 2021 by iam206 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,739 #75 Posted April 5, 2021 (edited) Looks like the opposite of what happens around here. instead of getting hung up Tractor Trailer drivers routinely ignore the big yellow 11' clearance signs on the under passes. Edited April 5, 2021 by pfrederi 1 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
