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7 pointsOops, I did it again! We got about 6-8 more inches of snow last night so I felt obliged to play around with the video camera once more. (Hey, we don't get much snow...I can't help myself!) In what has become the norm, I cleared all five driveways in our cul-de-sac and then most of the street as well, since once the snow is out of the driveways, I have to find a place to put it! I admit that finding a good place to put the snow while not blocking someone's car, driveway, mailbox or storm drain was challenging, especially since a significant amount of the piles of snow I pushed a week ago are still there! In today's installment—which is the last one this year...I promise—I have the camera mounted on the B-80's hood and I shot the video in time-lapse mode, 1 frame every 1/2 second which roughly equates to 4 minutes of video for an hour of video. BTW, if you don't like Sinatra, you'll probably hate this!
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3 pointsJust ordered a blast cabinet from Harbor Freight.....Now I have to get a BIGGER air compressor. Used my wife's debit card!! It's for my birthday.......shhhh
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3 pointsYou know, I wondered after the fact if I should add a warning that if you have issues with the motion, especially in "first person" shooter games, flight simulators, etc, you might want to proceed with caution!
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2 pointsWow what a day! Super busy at work and dinner out. Thanks to all that have wished me a Happy Birthday here on the Greatest Forum in the world Red Square!! From Koen who was the first to ring in at 3:52 A.M. (thanks for staying up all night Koen! ) Probably was having lunch when he typed it. Don, no seizures here unless I get to close to a Tecky recoil rope! . To cousin Brian, who must have spent all day digging up those smilies out of his vast stock pile of Horses.To my older Dino brother who took a selfie and slapped it on a pizza. Now I know what I'm not having for lunch tomorrow! THANKS I see Uncle Jim has dusted the snow off and managed to get back in the house. Jim we need some more of those action shots! John, I didn't see a Gravely with a sno-cannon show up at my door yet. come to think of it Ken the 420 didn't get here either! My younger brother Craig. Awful nice sentiment but I think I may have a few nightmares now. And to everybody on RS thanks for all the wishes and laughs and we will see a bunch of you in a few months in PA. If anyone wants to give me a snow cab, I can pick it up there! What a way to celebrate your 5800th INTELLIGENT POST! BOOM----SHAKA----LAKA!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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2 pointsWell I think it sucks that you didn't get all of "Summer Wind" on the video. That was the best song.
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2 pointsThere is more to the Eaton 700 vs. Eaton 1100 history than just the transmissions. Wheel Horse also installed a 4-Pinion transaxle with 1" axles with the Eaton 700. For the Eaton 1100, Wheel Horse used the 8-Pinion transaxle with 1-1/8" axles. It is the transaxle that shares the limiting factor. Wheel Horse was establishing a price point as some owners did not need a full ground-engaging tractor. The 700 could do limited ground engaging though, including tilling and snowblowing. I have a 1986 Wheel Horse 312A with over 1100 hours that has been used for more than just cutting grass! The advantage to the 1100 is that it also provides an auxiliary circuit for a lift. But - the Eaton 700 is still a stronger transmission than what goes into the riding lawn mowers that are manufactured today. For more discussion see:
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2 pointsBelieve it or not..... you need more weight! My "bone bag" comes in @ 270lbs. Add on cast iron wheel weights to boot. With that being said I also run 4-44lb suitcase weights and 5 gal gas. All kept in a box/rack hanging off a Scotty hitch. It's made a world of difference!
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2 pointsI always thought the noise was the bypass valve. My hydro's all make noise to some degree. It is worse in cold weather, and improves as the units warm up. A heater for the hydro is a good idea, even a lightbulb for half an hour might help. I've also gone to synthetic fluid. Regular oil just gets too thick in the cold here. Amsoil 10-30 in the hydro, flows like water even at -30, but it is expensive. Both tricks seem to cut down (but not totally eliminate) the noise.
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2 pointsLars, hope you get well soon and I am glad it wasn't worse than what it is. I also want to thank you for sharing your experience because since my accident a couple of days ago my mind is now racing through all kinds of possible injuries and their causes. I am also guilty of using a RJ without belt guards. It happens to be my grandson's favorite tractor and I can't keep him away from it. I have always been self-conscious when he is next to it while it is running, worried about his little hands. Guard needs to be a custom one (longer than stock) so I never got around to make one. I can tell you now, that thanks to you that tractor will never run again until such a guard is in place. However sadly, at least there is some good that comes from our misfortunes, in the form of real lessons learned from them. Get well soon.
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2 pointsKnowing the man-hours involved in replacing the axles on the D series, I'd spare no expense in using the highest grade steel possible. In the transmission reassembly process, I'd also replace ALL of the axle bearings and seals with top-end American-made brand names.
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2 pointsThe noise is very disconcerting the first time you hear it but normal. I was very concerned about the noise when I bought my first, the 518xi in 2010. Even my 523Dxi with PS has a slight noise at times. Reading the manual five years ago that Rick referenced put me at ease. Follow the manual about warmup before using. You may even want to buy a magnetic heater for the transaxle if it is in unheated storage before using. Try not to run it to the "stop" that unloads the excess pressure. You'll soon get the feel for it. If you watch my videos, when I reverse I only raise the snowthrower enough most of the time to not drag on the ground to limit going over full travel.
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2 pointsOh yeah, I used the sale price and 20% coupon. It was my wifes idea to buy the cabinet. I guess that is what she meant when she was talking new cabinets.
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2 pointsWhat a Pud! Just rub some dirt in it, that's what a U.S. guy would do!
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2 pointsMike, I have attached a page from the 5xi transmission service manual. Following the first paragraph there is a Note concerning noise from the lift valve on non-power steering units. I have 522xi which has power steering, and the lift is not very noisy. It looks like you are in a cold climate, which may also cause the hydro to be noisy. I always run Mobil 1 10W-30 in the hydro. Do you know what is in your hydro and when was the last time the hydro filter was changed. Have you checked the oil level in the hydro? At 400 hours, you shouldn't really be having valve problems, or hydro for that matter. Also note that the last paragraph on the page makes reference to running at full throttle. Are you at WOT when you get the noise. I'm sure some of the other 520 and 518xi owners will chime in and make reference to how noisy their lift valves are. Rick Trans.pdf
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2 pointsGreat Steve and you? Very great also the way you help us all out on this tran stuff. I'd never tried it before seeing your instructional.
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2 pointsTitle says it all, last year had to fight an old Fergie to plow my drive. Not only would it take all day but it broke down and out comes the shovel. Have a real steep section and would have to back up as far as I could then pull snow down, find a place for it and repeat. The 414 with weights and chains and thrower eases down, sometimes trouble getting back up. But 3 passes and I'm done, with a little playing around at the bottom and top. Hour maybe hour and 15 mins. Waahoo!
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1 pointGreat video! I watched the whole thing! I got about 6 inches down here in Raleigh.
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1 pointUpdate concerning the screeching noise from the Hydro Lift Valve on my 520xi Wheelhorse. The problem was resolved today. Being I had gone through the trouble of removing the lift valve, I wanted to try to get some answers before I reinstalled it. I took the valve to a guy that specializes in hydraulics and explained the problem to him. He is somewhat familiar with Wheelhorse as it turns out. He examined the valve and determined it was in good shape and clean. He suggested that the valve may be a little undersized for the power of the Hydro. He also mentioned the bypass spring may be getting a little weak due to age and we decided to tighten it just a tad. (It's located under the acorn nut alongside the piston valve that the handle connects to...use an allen wrench to make adjustments) He only tightened it about 1/4 turn. I took the valve home and reinstalled it on my 520xi and tried it out. It was better, but still screeched some, so I removed the acorn nut and tightened it another 1/4 turn. That did the trick! No more screeching and the snowblower raises and lowers like a champ, with the bypass letting out a screech only when I reached the up/down limits just as it is supposed to do. I experimented with it blowing some snow and I also found out that instead of running the engine at 100% full throttle, I can run it just a tad under full throttle, like 95% or more and everything works just a little more perfect! The tractor runs great, the snowblower works great, and I don't hear any annoying screeching whatsoever unless I hit the up/down limits. I am very happy with the results!! Thanks to all of you for giving me your input. It is much appreciated! By the way, I keep my tractor in a heated shop, so the cold weather is not a problem for me. Mike
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1 pointI have (and love) a 1977 C-160 Auto with 10.5 wide shoes, 2-link chains, 75lb weights (2), and my 200lb bone bag, but still spin a lot on ice. Just one wheel spins and I know that is due to the 8-pinion differential. I have a complete 10-pinion LSD from a Raider 12 in mint condition and I want to swap that...in its entirety, into the C-160 gearbox. I know that will go a long way in reducing the ice-spin, but will it make an exact fit replacement of the original 8-pinion differential ? ? ? Here are pics of the 10- and 8-pinion differentials.... axles are both 1 1/8" dia. direct replies to: daveoman@windstream.net
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1 pointI love this video! Great use of the timelapse feature!
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1 pointYeah, about half way through... I felt the ol' whoopsmybelly kicking in, and had to go. Neat idea though...just not so much all at once.
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1 pointThanks for the warning Craig! I've been helping a guy clear snow the last two winters. He does all the truck plow work, I help with shoveling. Chris, you are having way too much fun, and doing a really nice job at the same time. Well done!
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1 pointGreat video. The dog was a plus! Now I need to sit down!
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1 pointThat is an Awesome way to do a snow pushing video!! .......even with Sinatra :)
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1 pointI am in the process of having the same made for my 18 also, however; I am needing these longer than stock for the purpose of duals. I know that Peerless made all the rear axles for the Sundstrand transaxles. I assume it will likely depend on what application you are intending to use them in, and what if any attachments you will be equipping you tractor with. I have been told that Wheel Horse made an upgrade kit {for the latter D-200's that were to be used with a back hoe attachment} these axles were made of stronger metal. I have not researched or confirmed this. Personally I think if you are just having axles machined to replace a broken pair with like, and just using it as a riding mower you should be O.K. but, I would consider a higher grade anywhere from 1050, 4140 or top-end 4340. These become increasingly more expensive as you go higher in grade. Then after machining you may want to have them heat treated.
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1 pointPersonally, I would not worry about the limited slip. It is probably just that the spring is weak and they do not make them any more...and they are expensive if you can even find one. The worst that happens...your differential acts like the one everyone else has. As long as that spring is in tact, your differential is OK. I would imagine that you can find a new spring, but it was not really a good design...they only used this trans for a few years. You could fix your problem with chains on the rear tires, wheel weights, maybe governor adjustments...that kind of thing. What do you think??? In other words, I do not think it ever worked as well as they were thinking it might. Just my 2 cents.
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1 pointPTO all hooked up. Rear lift assembly installed. Muffler and heat shields installed. Welch plug for camshaft replaced. Proper dash installed. New battery tray installed then installed battery. Cleat
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1 pointVery nice RJ35... its a double edge sword on the resto vs leave it alone IMO... restored RJ35s are nice but forget using it... all it does is spit grease and oil everywhere... at least in original condition the paint is already worn so a little more grease or oil doesn't matter.
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1 pointThanks Mike...I was just about to get you involved here. See you all at Mentone.
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1 pointThanks Bob, it's good to know I'm not making it too boring a read Good progress has been made made today, both steel blocks have been bored out to take the lengths of steel that pivot in the rose joints.. Jumping slightly forward here as I forgot to take photo's of all the stages.. Both pivot thingys have been drilled and a thread tapped to keep the rose joints in position, and both pivot thingys were press fitted into the block.. a nice tight fit they were too You may of also noted from the above photo that the whole thing has been put in the lathe so I can cut a few tapers... If your wondering it span quite straight only a 1mm out of true.. Quite chuffed with that Stub axle installed, another tight pressure fit.. I still need to weld it all together, and yes the bearing will be coming off before the hot sparks fly.. I'm rather happy with how this front end lark is coming together
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1 pointWrong. If stuck, you have rust, and with rust you have instant sand paper action should you be successful in freeing it. You are going to need to take the piston out and hone the rust off the cylinder and re-assemble. Also if your valves are stuck, you will break the cam. Do the right thing and pull it apart.
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1 pointThanks to our snow-less December and January here in CT, I was able to get 95% of my new shed completed. Well, it's not entirely fair to say "I" in any of the heavy lifting. I didn't do much of anything other than watch. I used a contractor that I’ve known for years that built my garage and house addition back in 2007. Initially this started out as a quest to replace the older 10'x12' with something a bit larger - and maybe with an overhead loft area. Then the idea of an overhead garage door came into the mix - giving me an ability to raise the loft floor higher so I can park my enclosed trailer in there for the winter...etc...etc. You know how these things go. Needless to say, the "shed" concept turned into a 14'x24' footprint with a full second floor and 6'6" ceiling height upstairs. Way more than the original scope of this project. Fortunately, the wife rolled with it as it unraveled. The town inspector on the other hand....ha..... He said this was the biggest, most over-built "shed" he's ever inspected. Thankfully for tax purposes it's permitted on the books as a "shed or accessory outbuilding". Due to the temperature, I have to wait until spring to paint the front doors and the shutters and gutters are due to be installed sometime next week.
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1 pointHi all, Had a play with the 312-8 today and also got a few jobs on the 'to-do list' completed Parts of the yard are quite muddy but it didn't really struggle much, the ags worked well! Tom
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1 pointlet me run a pipe cleaner thru my brain and put on something I can understand https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMqGpuQdIwk
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1 pointGot the wood done during the week. Three nights in a row I sanded all the pieces by hand with 220, wiped with tack cloth and urethaned. I like the aged look with the shine. Good enough for the project and happy to be using the original wood from the swing. The center holes are the original holes and show there wear but the outer holes are all new. Going to try and get the seat frame done today with the extra supports welded in.
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1 pointSo, I can't seem to sleep, so I float around the forum and find this topic, and I notice I've been mentioned, and that I should throw in the group photo pics that I have! Thanks, Steve! My dad normally takes a good picture when he's given a camera! I'll let him know that you approve! I'll post up all the ones we took so that maybe we can find a nice full picture!
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