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I run tires from a walk behind snow blower on the front, turf tires with chains on the back and no added weight on either end. Very seldom have any issues pushing snow. Different type of plowing. I have a 50lb wheel weight on the right rear wheel, 120lbs of wheel weights on the left rear wheel, and 50lbs hanging out in front of the tractor. I've pulled this plow many miles with very little issue. Weight is helpful, too much can cause mechanical issues. Some thing has to give, if the tires don't give something else eventually will.

Father Mike I beg for forgiveness for my shortcoming. Obviously this was an unforgivable oversite and as penitent gesture I will say 100 Uni-Drives and 50 Tach-A-Matics. If I were to confess all my sins it would go like this

Very cool video. But I'm going to take a hard pass on any sort of snow removal on the steep side of a mountain. That job does in fact exist to some extent, not far from me. Jackson and Bartlett NH along with some surrounding towns have some extremely aggressive roads for short distances.

It’s a warm day here in MA so I brought out the 1993 314-8 and the deck for a last cleaning of the season.

Hood stand plate ready to assemble. Headlight switch installed onto hood stand plate. Ignition switch installed onto hood stand plate. Volt gauge installed onto hood stand plate. Hour meter installed onto hood stand plate. This is the original hour meter from this tractor but I put a piece of black tape over the Toro name (I hope it stays on).

My FIL and I used to plow snow at several of the Mills by the Pawtuxet River years ago. One Mill in particular had a narrow wooden bridge spanning the River between the main building and the Heating Plant. That was a private service road; the bridge had NO railings and the Company insisted that ALL the snow be removed off the deck surface. It took all my attention watching the plow edge & the left front tire to do so. The bridge was 12 feet wide. I thought that was bad enough, the 10 wheeled Oil Tanker had to back-in over the bridge to unload the fuel!! There was no place there to turn around....

What do you guys think is to much ballast. I just purchased chains that I will install. Also need one more weight to complete my suitcase set!

You’re more than forgiven … your contributions to RS are noted and appreciated and missing National Flashlight Day isn’t a big deal (none of my friends sent me a NFD card , it’s almost like nobody knew about it, odd right )

OMG I did overlook it. https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-flashlight-day-day-of-winter-solstice

Good for mowing round paddocks

Lol, At first, I thought "Wonky" was the name of his tractor.

I'll go to the top of the hill and use that to test the brakes, steering, etc. Should be obvious before the first bend!

Thanks... no need anymore as Ive replaced the seat and rail setup, and needed to fabricate a spacer between the spring rail and the seat track. Also managed to get some rubber grommets that fit perfectly over the seat springs! New seat is on, found why the side panel was fouling with the clutch (engine bolts loose) and nearing completion! PS also put a bunch of scratch getting the seat on. Ive reached the point of not caring and just want to get it running again.

Havent posted in a very long time, came across a automotive lift scissor type with 4 arms and pads that swiveled out to catch the frame and the vehicle, got it for $400. It had a hydraulic power unit and 1 cylinder to lift the scizzor mechanism. probally 5,000 lift capacity no tags or sinage on it. Folded down it was only about 6" high and lifted to about 45" . This thing is old 50' maybe 60's. Went to the scrap yard and found a 1/4" X 40" X8' piece of diamond plate wrapped with 1" square tube. $50. That was the top, I went up 15" on the narrow end, notched the tube and bent it down for the ramp, welded it back up. I think that lift was for tire shop's or maybe brake work. When done and started using it it was hard to move it so I got 4 heavy swivel casters drilled 4 holes in the corners of the flat part, dropped it down and rolled the top off. The lift frame had 2 large steel rollers on one end and a heavy tang with a 1" hole in it, it came with a heavy bar with a hook and roller, you put the hook in the hole pushed the bar down and roll the lift around. Got some pictures somewhere, just got to get smart enough to post them.

Hmm…good info. Tomorrow I’ll reassemble and try to get the woodruff out before moving forward

Spent about eight hours prepping the gearbox for cleaning and paint… Brutal. New front rims and tires getting painted and one rear wheel sanded primer and paint complete. Looking forward to basically getting it on its wheels and back together in it’s basic frame so that I can then start working off the ground.

The Atlantic Ocean current brings warm air north. I've just now figured out why the entire Northeast is warming so rapidly.

This is very interesting. I'll look up what ours is. Not sure if or how it varies by region. Those times were from Washington DC. Of course it was an AI generated report so who knows. Being much further north and not impacted by the quantity of hot air being expelled in our nation's capital your weather may not be the same; and your gas mileage may vary.

Because your watching stupid videos instead of insulting the guys here. Bearing collar or wood wedges behind the pulley hub. Put the screwdrivers down and slowly step away. The pulley and woodruff MUST come off first. Don't worry about mangling the woodruff ... common but guard the nut like it is your wedding ring. It puts the rear end back on until the front end is off. Too much wobble can mar the armature. SG rookies like you make idiots like me wonder why I never did that SG instructional.

This image of the left-side support for the mid-tractor rock shaft bushing tells me three things: 1. This tractor has seen a LOT of use in its life and was likely left out in the weather when not in use 2. The frame support for that bushing is toast and causing A LOT of the slop in your lift (it’ll need a thoughtful and careful repair) 3. The lack of proper support for the rock shaft may well be preventing the lift lever from correctly locking in its raised position

Those 82yo batteries are probably dead antway.

I'm an hour north of you in South Hiram. Our machines here are all older than yours.. but.. If I have any parts you can use I'd be happy to help out.

Is that with or without the batteries?

I wonder if she ever said “Is that a flashlight in your pocket, or are you just glad to see me?” 🤣🤣🤣

Looks like a J.C. Whitney universal bumper add on hitch so you can tow a 10,000lb. trailer with 67 Dodge Dart!

Only you are really going to notice, if someone notices just tell them "It must have been almost quitting time at the factory on Friday". The only problem is, the deck may be more prone to scalping the lawn on the left side.

I put my new stickers, sorry decals, on wonky

Primer bulb Installation? Tank > fuel filter > primer bulb > pump? OR Tank > primer bulb > fuel filter > pump? OR install primer bulb between pump & carb? Where is the bulb installed at?

Both Carlisle, both 10.5, one USA one China... you get the picture...

Made a new lift link for the 1257 with the HY2 unit. Wanted something with a little adjustment to it. Still needs a little paint but works good with dozer blade.

John, That looks just like the squeeze bulb installation I did on my C101 several years ago. It works great, the price is cheap and the installation is easy. What more would you want? Although, I prefer an electric fuel pump USED ONLY AS A PRIMER PUMP, Activation is by a momentary 'ON' push button switch mounted on the dash. I installed on of these on my CASE 4016. Not only does it work great, but it's easy to activate from the tractor seat. Yes its more expensive and much harder to install. But what's best of all is what I have on my 867 WH and my 140 JD... gravity! They always start with the touch of the key..

I've said it before, best ten dollars I've ever spent on any of my tractors.

@John c nice job on that , also like the CLEAN PAINT SHENE , any lubrication detailing you can add to the pto drive set up , is a plus . i marvel at how quietly and easily it functions . pete

Most small engines come with a primer bulb. Seems like a no-brainer to add one to our engines.

I've been very happy with how quickly my tractors (the ones with tanks under the seat) now crank thanks to adding primer bulbs. If not for the annoyance of cranking over enough to prime the carb, the saving both my battery and starter life will be awesome. And like you said- who doesn't like a fast start after a long tractor nap? So much better than before!