AMC RULES 37,130 #26 Posted February 11, 2022 Pray to God it only gets better. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldlineman 1,481 #27 Posted February 12, 2022 Prayer is good but the Bible that I read says that it will get worse and we need to be ready. Bob 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,494 #28 Posted February 12, 2022 There are many different philosophies around the globe including non-denominational, like myself. No matter what yours is, it's up to each individual to be prepared and prepare the next generation for the future. @WHGuy413 and many of the rest of you are doing great work in that direction. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHGuy413 2,683 #29 Posted February 12, 2022 Well to get us back on topic. I took the boys ice fishing today and now that we are home (just to run out the door for spring pitching clinic for baseball) Alex is already after me to work on Archie. Waiting to hear from Wayne he found some front tires and rims for him so we may venture out and grab them. Hoping he can use it tomorrow to bring in some fire wood when the ground hardens back up. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHGuy413 2,683 #30 Posted February 13, 2022 Well here he is. Happy as can be. It runs like a champ and sounds great. The starter generator whines bad but I’m sure that can be remedied. He’s already been out bombing around, drove it to my parents to show it off and then brought in a load of fire wood with it. He said this might be his favorite out of the 3 tractors he owns. Alex also said thanks for all the support. He has been poking around on this page on my phone a little bit and seen your comments. 2 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,494 #31 Posted February 13, 2022 Excellent. Matt, toss a couple bearings in that S/G and it'll likely be good to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHGuy413 2,683 #32 Posted February 13, 2022 13 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Excellent. Matt, toss a couple bearings in that S/G and it'll likely be good to go. I have never tackled one but I’m sure I can find what I need with some research here. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,494 #33 Posted February 13, 2022 2 minutes ago, WHGuy413 said: I have never tackled one but I’m sure I can find what I need with some research here. It's super easy. I've done a couple S/G cleanups and several Bendix type starters. Just last week I did 2 later ones, in fact. There's good info for the searching. Really nothing at all to them. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHGuy413 2,683 #34 Posted February 14, 2022 5 hours ago, ebinmaine said: It's super easy. I've done a couple S/G cleanups and several Bendix type starters. Just last week I did 2 later ones, in fact. There's good info for the searching. Really nothing at all to them. Perfect! Electrical is not my specialty. But I’m gonna have to tackle it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,455 #35 Posted February 18, 2022 Matt glade to see you are starting him young. Nice Commando? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHGuy413 2,683 #36 Posted February 23, 2022 After I picked up the kids Alex went straight to the garage. He knew that the starter generator parts showed up before he left for the weekend at his moms. So with the help of my friend kyle the 3 of us tackled new bearings and brushes. We struggled getting the bearing off the end with the brushes but finally did. When Alex reinstalled it he started it up and it’s super quiet just the way it should be. Which is perfect cause now we can hear that one sound that I’m sure we all love. A Kohler k series running like a champ. Tomorrow he’s going to drop the plow Off 1077 (old Smokey) and put it on the commando (Archie). I was hoping we were done with snow for the year but I guess not more coming Friday and he’s home to plow. 3 5 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #37 Posted February 23, 2022 Awesome W-H work Alex! Hopefully too, we'll get to see that beast in action plowing later on this week. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,228 #38 Posted February 23, 2022 9 hours ago, WHGuy413 said: After I picked up the kids Alex went straight to the garage. Looks like you are doing a good job raising your son. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHGuy413 2,683 #39 Posted February 23, 2022 2 hours ago, AMC RULES said: Awesome W-H work Alex! Hopefully too, we'll get to see that beast in action plowing later on this week. I will make sure to get some action shots. He’s pretty bummed that we may not be making a big fishing ice fishing trip we had planned. Plowing snow should help pick him up. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHGuy413 2,683 #40 Posted February 25, 2022 Here are some action shots. Thankful for this kid. I ended up sick from my Covid booster and he tackled the driveway 95% by himself once he got home. He has some more to do tomorrow but for tonight the driveway is done. 2 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,557 #41 Posted February 26, 2022 Outstanding!!! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,228 #42 Posted February 26, 2022 53 minutes ago, WHGuy413 said: he tackled the driveway 95% by himself once he got home. Guess you won't be getting any more winter seat time, He looks right at home pushing snow. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHGuy413 2,683 #43 Posted February 26, 2022 13 minutes ago, 953 nut said: Guess you won't be getting any more winter seat time, He looks right at home pushing snow. I’m pretty ok with that. I don’t get a lot of seat time in general. Most of the summer my kids tackled mowing. I need to get mowers on more tractors so they stop Arguing about who’s gonna mow 😂. I’m pretty lucky to have kids like mine. As long as I get to work on the tractors with them I’m happy. 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,626 #44 Posted February 26, 2022 @WHGuy413 nice going on the early involvement , take advantage of running around / road time do that before a rear end drain and flush . I thoroughly warm up that gear box before the drain . and afterword with a atf fluid or fuel oil drive around and drain out the crud , before fresh 80-90 gear oil . super lube the face of that plow , with the aerosol , or snow jet , for near instant snow removal. pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,222 #45 Posted February 26, 2022 4 minutes ago, WHGuy413 said: I’m pretty ok with that. I don’t get a lot of seat time in general. Most of the summer my kids tackled mowing. I need to get mowers on more tractors so they stop Arguing about who’s gonna mow 😂. I’m pretty lucky to have kids like mine. As long as I get to work on the tractors with them I’m happy. When they move out of the house you'll miss both the mowing/blowing assist and the company (probably not the arguing). 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,867 #46 Posted February 26, 2022 I just caught up on things. Great work Y’all! That Commando is a mean looking machine. That patina is perfect! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHGuy413 2,683 #47 Posted February 26, 2022 (edited) 42 minutes ago, Pullstart said: I just caught up on things. Great work Y’all! That Commando is a mean looking machine. That patina is perfect! Thanks. It’s been fun with him in the garage so much. I do believe that the commando has taken the top spot in his collection. As for the patina he wants to keep just the way it is. We are definitely open to suggestions on how to preserve its looks. Edited February 26, 2022 by WHGuy413 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHGuy413 2,683 #48 Posted February 26, 2022 13 hours ago, Handy Don said: When they move out of the house you'll miss both the mowing/blowing assist and the company (probably not the arguing). No doubt! The boys can be best friends one minute and 2 seconds later worst enemies. Thankfully they are best friends the majority of the time. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,494 #49 Posted February 26, 2022 17 minutes ago, WHGuy413 said: . As for the patina he wants to keep just the way it is. We are definitely open to suggestions on how to preserve its looks. @AMC RULES might be able to lead you in a good direction there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,626 #50 Posted February 26, 2022 @WHGuy413 , personal choice , would be a spray down with lubriplate chain and cable lubricant . let it soak in ,if you do wipe that down , use a clean cloth with more lubricant on it. that metal is now trapped in what it was , with an oil beading finish on it . like a kerosene finish . can't wait to hear the backlash , keep it oily , pete 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
