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  1. 9 points
    A flock of sheep pass through a gate Virus-free. www.avg.com
  2. 7 points
    Well it's been awhile and the trailer hunt was put on hold most of the summer and fall. A month ago I started back into looking and learning. As much as I liked the aluminum units they all had weak side rail systems. This summer I threw a strap around the end rail on my Big-Tex trailer and with a come-along dragged a C-141 with a loader onto my trailer. No aluminum trailer I looked at could have handled that. The rails would have been destroyed! So I focused on steel trailers again and every trailer I looked at was not up to the standards of the Big -Tex trailers. The big box store trailers are visibly cheaper and the way the gate is locked into place didn't impress me. So I bought a brand new 12 X 6.5 Big-Tex. Yes it's heavier than an aluminum trailer but my HEMI powered Dodge has always pulled it effortlessly. And of course going steel saved me $1000 plus!!
  3. 7 points
    I mounted the Sundstrand to an old frame and clamped the electric motor to the frame Have no idea how yours mounts sorry....
  4. 7 points
    Here's an old HVAC secret; Always pee BEFORE putting on your Carrharts when going up on a roof to replace a heat exchanger when it's in the teens and windy!
  5. 6 points
    Well, the boy and I headed out early this morning to get the parts. Had to go early since we were celebrating his 3rd bday this afternoon and the boss lady had chores for us before the party. The guy had a great collection. (6) 520s one with a real nice quickway on it, a 417 and 418. I wound up getting the boards, tunnel covers and hood. The hood is off a newer anniversary 520 but it was cleaner than the other one. The parts aren't perfect but not bad and considering what's on it now I very happy
  6. 6 points
    Hello all, Saw a 7kw constant / 12kw surge genset with electric start... runs only on choke. Scored it cheap with a junk parts unit... then was talking to the guy and got 2 Briggs Intek V-Twins with pushrod issues and a Vanguard horizontal . Plus a 42cc Poulan Pro saw with carb issues---with a brand new bar and spare chain. Finally a Husqvarna yard tractor that Ive already got running and sold for enough to clear my entire bill. One of the two V Twin verticals will bring my Craftsman GT back to life... A great day all in all. Tony 20180210_141107.mp4
  7. 6 points
    About the same with me, gassed up the 68 Commando 8, checked the oil and went out and spent a couple of hours pushing the snow back off the 1/4 mile driveway, it's 40 degrees out this morning and rain and warmer temperature are expected this week. So might as well take advantage of some decent weather while I can. The woodchuck said an early Spring. So let's hope he's right. I'm about ready for a good old thawing out
  8. 6 points
    Well I went out this morning and changed the oil and did a little greasing and such on my suburban. Then got some seat time in plowing!
  9. 5 points
    The hydraulic pump on my Raider runs off of the fly wheel instead of the PTO shaft. One thing that was left out on this add on was a guard for the pumps drive belt. I did not like the unprotected belt & pulley sticking out where a some one could easily get injured.. Here's a walk through on how I made the belt guard. After bending a 90 in a piece of sheet metal I took one edge of the metal and worked it with a shrinker/stretcher to make a radios curve forming a U shape. Next I cut out the piece for the face. I don't have a tig welder so this process is rather tedious to do with my mig welder. To keep from warping the sheet metal, welding is done by tacking a few spots. wait till it cools, then tack a few spots, repeat, repeat, etc. The resulting weld is not pretty but nothing warped. I ground the welds down. A light coat of filler and the guard will look like a solid stamped piece. Before any filler work there is still the task of getting it positioned where I want and weld the mount tabs on. The sheet metal screws will be replaced with 1/4 - 20 bolts and I will install weld nuts inside of the fan shroud.
  10. 5 points
    Got the head installed using my cheap crappy torque wrench. Did the best I could to keep the torque even. Should be fine.
  11. 5 points
    Back in 1973 went cat fishing with the 1SG and company clerk. We set up on a sand bar in the Red River just outside Ft Campbell lawn chairs coolers the works. the drinking err.. fishing was going well until a push boat with a string of barges came upstream. First off their head light blinded us so badly we didn't see the bow wave that enveloped our little sand bar, it washed away much of the beer...err bait. We quit and went home I never fished again...
  12. 5 points
    I finally got around to cleaning the points and double-checking the Gap just under .020. Started with a file that was fundamentally garbage so I switched over to sandpaper. Cleaned off the cover and checked the bottom vent hole and put it back together.
  13. 5 points
    Yeah, I've always been quick to confront bullies etc...some didn't turn out too well, but that's still my MO....sounds like we're a pair..in my younger days I thougt I was bulletproof.....now I'm not even waterproof...
  14. 4 points
    That's a nice one Mike. Wonder if it can handle towing a 416 FEL / Backhoe to Gettsburg? Only one way to find out!
  15. 4 points
    Storage is not a hassle and we don't insure utility trailers so no issue there. I use mine probably 15 times a year and not just for tractor hauling, plus it's nice to have it ready to go...just drop it on the ball and I can be on the road in less than 3 minutes. I do live in Ct. and if your not fast the other Wheel Horse vultures will beat ya to the deals !
  16. 4 points
    When I had to go to Connecticut to pickup my D200 with FEL I knew it wouldn't fit in my GMC Sonoma. Rented one of these picked up in the morning got home and dropped it off that evening. i could do that frequently and for $25/day and not have the hassle of storing, registering, and insuring a trailer that I might use how many times per year???
  17. 4 points
    Nows your chance to learn something Steve, Many thanks Paul, that's the photo I was looking for
  18. 4 points
    Here are some old fish pictures. Coho salmon Steelhead Couple of Brown Trout and the catfish (channels)
  19. 4 points
  20. 4 points
    Easy Ed. We don't want to see you blowing snow Nekid!
  21. 4 points
    Dell - you - are - not responsible - for someone else being banned, or any other actions of anyone else.... you are responsible for you. They are responsible for themselves, their actions, their deceptions etc.... Absolutely positively no reason for you to feel bad. Jim, I don't have the B80 loader he's been on about either.... I think Fred's a "tractor-tease"....
  22. 4 points
    Might look at the frame while you are about it, where frame bolts to transmission, see if it may be cracked and belt starts slipping/chattering with weight shift. Ron
  23. 4 points
    They shake the ground pretty good when the cruise by too! This one's at Pioneer Power every year.
  24. 3 points
    Finally! This block and parts have been lying around for over 2 years. I had it cut .010 and the valves cut. The crank was balanced w David Kirk's kit and I own his last cheater cam. I had planned to do a hot rod k341. Ordered all the necessary hardware, Bosch coil, pointsaver, electric fuel pump. After a little research I found out how easy it should be to turn it into a Magnum. So here we go. Started assembly last night w a new governor gear. Opted to install the original cam, Kirks will be up for sale, got to the bearing plate and found out I need Magnum seals and shims. So we're in a holding pattern until the seals arrive later this week. Any tips or suggestions gladly accepted. Also so this blocks dipstick was in bottom of the block. I have a cub cadet timing cover dip stick I plan on using.
  25. 3 points
    Looking good Eric! Don’t forget to retorque after you’ve had a little run time. Can’t wait to see the video of this thing running...
  26. 3 points
  27. 3 points
    Just wondering how many of our members enjoy cat-fishing. My best friend (brother from another mother) was a Mississippi river catfish guide in New Boston Illinois back in the 90's. Fishing the river from Muscatine Iowa to Fort Madison Also A top catfish tournament angler. I myself have never been much for cat fishing but an avid Bass angler. Always thought cat fishing was slow and boring. Little did I know that Gary ( Cowboy ) Schrock was more than just a guide on the river. He also traveled the Country doing catfish seminars for Bass Pro Outdoor World and others. I found an interesting article about the THE SCHROCK DRIFT RIG authored by Doug Stange from In-Fisherman So I am asking all avid Red Square Anglers to post here so Gary can prove me wrong on the popularity of catfish. I think most of us prefer Bass to Catfish? How about you ? Bass vs. Catfish
  28. 3 points
    I'm going Monday to pick up the 854. Says it runs fine, he's using it today to spread gravel. $150 for the tractor and $150 for the plow. I tried to get the plow for less but he's holding firm on $300 for both. Sound like a good price?
  29. 3 points
    I apoligise for Dick, BRF Influenced him LOL
  30. 3 points
    Took the D out yesterday and cleaned off the 5"+ we got along with some drifts. Stuff was heavier this time with temps in the upper 20's but Big Ugly performed well as usual . Didn't break anything, so that was a plus, lol. Sorry, no pics yet - need to grab a video of thing working one of these days. Sarge
  31. 3 points
    Guess mine is just part of how I've learned to deal with the public with my job. I get along with most anybody. Not many people I don't like. As long as someone is doing right by their kids, they're ok in my book. It's when you hurt the little ones physically, emotionally, or through neglect that I lose my cool. No excuse for that.
  32. 3 points
    Ericj with the comity at the Big Show is worried im going there looking for the block heads on here who talk bad about me, their safe, as long as they dont get touchy like putting hands on me, then its lights out
  33. 3 points
    Jerry your My kind of Man, i always act first, answer later, guess thats why i had to find a new job at 57 LOL
  34. 3 points
    Alll fishermen are liars Dino except and me and you and sometimes I ain't sure about you!
  35. 3 points
  36. 3 points
    Should have started a poll Terry. I vote cats... but nothing better that the tussel of a nice smallie either but then again nothing better that Cajun or blackened catfish. Oddly enough I live on the intersection of some better catfish rivers in our state but never went until my kid got into it. Keeping the snapping turtles off is our problem. Going sturgeon spearing tomorrow so maybe have some pics of a big dinosaur fish for ya.
  37. 2 points
    Ok...Thursday/Friday storm dumped right on 5" , plus a little more overnight into Saturday. I did plow it out Friday afternoon, just didn't have time to take any real pics - but here's the results. Winds here do some strange things - even with fairly dry snow - The D and it's blade worked excellent - had to do a lot of back dragging work on the north side of the building from the rough pavement over there - no issues with the locking arms. I do need to install a top flap to keep the snow from going over the top of it - the stuff is getting melted by the engine's hot air coming off the cooling fan and melting, forming thick ice on the trip springs/pivot sector and linkage. Glad I used SS on those parts - at least everything remained working despite being a solid block on the outside. The bushings on the blade center bolt have finally gotten broke in better, had to tighten the bolt down the rest of the way and it's smooth as butter, locks easily in position and releases very easily, like it should. Need to get a video - I can load this blade almost 2/3 full and just roll the stuff off to the side at a decent clip like nothing's there... More predicted for tonight into tomorrow early - expecting another 3"-4" , glad I pushed the banks well back - they are frozen solid now. Sarge
  38. 2 points
    The tires on the 518 dig like crazy!! The lugs are 1 1/2” I think, and will dig till get hi centered. Drove thru yard with 6-7” or more of heavy wet snow, pushed it quite easily, but doesn’t wanna steer hardly at all. But they fit under the seat pan, and just had to move hubs out to clear brake band. Only cost $30 a piece.
  39. 2 points
    HA! How heavy is that gate? Are the side rail tubes big enough for garage door springs? You could rig up a lift assist with some springs, wire rope and some pulleys.
  40. 2 points
    Sign over the title and I’ll haul it (somewhere)
  41. 2 points
    Green set is NOS. White set is a Wally World universal replacement!
  42. 2 points
    Not me, Alex changed his mind ole buddy I hang out with too many Jar Heads & SF guys LOL, we dont give it or take it, even at our ages, once a month meetings at the Marine League barricks, we just need to get out among each other, the Military Changed us all
  43. 2 points
    Walleye, Channel cat, Flathead gotta love it !!!
  44. 2 points
    With the limited slip if you are placing more weight on the side with a bad key or hub I would think it would slip more so I'm betting on the right hub! Of course I could be all wet and it is the left one.
  45. 2 points
    Really whatever bites but bass are fun. Me and my daughter after a day on my brother in law’s boat. First time fishing in years. Had a great time with my daughter.
  46. 2 points
  47. 2 points
    I've gotta go with catfish. Florida has some mighty fine spec fishing and you can't beat a big mess of fried spec but catfish comes so close.
  48. 2 points
    We used to catch an occasional catfish while out fishing for crappies in Wisconsin in the '60s. But I didn't start eating catfish until the '80s. One of my employees would pick it up on Fridays from a restaurant on the South Side of Chicago at at 79th and Vincennes. I enjoy it smothered with Hot Sauce! Now I order it anytime I find it on a menu.
  49. 2 points
    I can still hear my dads old 671 GMC truck pulling the lowboy with a D7 cat on the trailer. way back in the late 50's and early 60's, nothing else sounded so good to me.
  50. 2 points
    @stevebo hope you don't mind I borrowed a picture of your tractors
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