jonw440 187 #1 Posted November 29, 2021 (edited) I filled the weights with cement(guessing 35lbs each) Plus when I installed the Ags I filled them with winter windshield fluid. The ole girl is ready for the snow. (I also replaced the shifter boot as the old one was torn and brittle) Oh and the 8" carriage bolts fit but are a tad bit short. I did pick up 12" threaded rod that I will add next weekend. Edited November 29, 2021 by jonw440 4 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,318 #2 Posted November 29, 2021 1 hour ago, jonw440 said: I also replaced the shifter boot as the old one was torn and brittle Good catch. Has the machine been stored outside? Transmission fluid fresh? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonw440 187 #3 Posted November 29, 2021 47 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Good catch. Has the machine been stored outside? Transmission fluid fresh? Been inside the shed since 2009. All fluids good to go. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,318 #4 Posted November 29, 2021 6 minutes ago, jonw440 said: Been inside the shed since 2009. All fluids good to go. Excellent. Water in the transmission is a great way to seriously slow down your plowing when ya need it most. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,275 #5 Posted November 30, 2021 3 hours ago, jonw440 said: Ags I like it. What size/brand are those rear AG's. They seem a bit small, bringing the rear quite low. Are those the 8.5" wide rims? Quite the offset! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #6 Posted November 30, 2021 If you got those weights full of cement they should be closer to 50#.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonw440 187 #7 Posted November 30, 2021 (edited) 12 minutes ago, roadapples said: If you got those weights full of cement they should be closer to 50#.... I bought a 80# bag of cement and have 4 or 5" left dry in the bag. I would say 10lbs left in the bag. I should have used 70 lbs or 35 lbs each. I used a phillips long handle screwdriver handle to pack and push into each side of the weights. Not much if any air space left. Edited November 30, 2021 by jonw440 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,171 #8 Posted November 30, 2021 1 hour ago, jonw440 said: I bought a 80# bag of cement and have 4 or 5" left dry in the bag. I would say 10lbs left in the bag. I should have used 70 lbs or 35 lbs each. I used a phillips long handle screwdriver handle to pack and push into each side of the weights. Not much if any air space left. That was for dry cement. Did you put in any water? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonw440 187 #9 Posted November 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Handy Don said: That was for dry cement. Did you put in any water? About a gallon.(1/2 per side) The 80lb bag called for 3 3/4 qts of water per bag. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,175 #10 Posted November 30, 2021 That looks like it will really move some snow!!👍 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #11 Posted November 30, 2021 Half a tall chute on a short chute?? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 11,935 #12 Posted November 30, 2021 (edited) Since we're being scientific- one gallon of water is about 8lbs, so 39lbs per wheel? Sorry, I can't stop myself sometimes. jonw440, tractor looks ready to work! Edited November 30, 2021 by kpinnc 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,442 #13 Posted November 30, 2021 Jon: looks great. Do you have strong arm`s? I know those blowers are heavy. Enjoy the ride. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,318 #14 Posted November 30, 2021 5 minutes ago, Retierd Wrencher said: heavy Really good left shoulder workout Gary 😀 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonw440 187 #15 Posted November 30, 2021 8 hours ago, roadapples said: Half a tall chute on a short chute?? Good eye! I do have the lower extension but this is the way it was when I bought it. I works ok like this. I might put the extension on and see if it works better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,171 #16 Posted November 30, 2021 11 hours ago, kpinnc said: Since we're being scientific- one gallon of water is about 8lbs, so 39lbs per wheel? Sorry, I can't stop myself sometimes. jonw440, tractor looks ready to work! I was about to make the same comment until I saw yours! 3 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Really good left shoulder workout Gary 😀 There was a old post here that compared the hydro lift and the "Armstrong" lift... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,442 #17 Posted December 1, 2021 23 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Really good left shoulder workout Gary 😀 Eric those days are done bud. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,318 #18 Posted December 1, 2021 26 minutes ago, Retierd Wrencher said: Eric those days are done bud. Me too sir Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
