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6 pointsRetired today - 41 years... Great run. My boss and colleagues know me well... simple but appropriate gifts...
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6 pointsA little more progress…. drive flange complete - I made it the same PCD as my sons 4x4. (only tacked at the moment - just in case something needs to change) one side done
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6 pointsTonight I finished up the C-141 headlight project. Sometimes it pays to have different hobbies as I had a bunch of 1/4 20 bolts to mount the bucket back in after a spruce up with some semi reflective silver paint. This was a test to see if everything was hooked up right. I scuffed up,where the bulbs mounted to give them a good ground. It still needed tweaking. . The final product. I put some of the fuzzy side of some stick on Velcro to act as a cushion. Now, the paint I spent a significant amount of time on shouldn't get rubbed off the lens. Don’t mind the stuff in the background 😁 This is the paint I used. It’s reflective but not overkill. The overall end result was definitely an improvement.
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5 pointsPicture in me head.
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4 pointsJuly 30, 2003, the last of 21,529,464 Volkswagen Beetles built since World War II rolls off the production line at Volkswagen’s plant in Puebla, Mexico. One of a 3,000-unit final edition, the baby-blue vehicle was sent to a museum in Wolfsburg, Germany, where Volkswagen is headquartered.
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3 pointsJuly 30, 1948 Professional wrestling premieres on US prime-time TV (DuMont Television Network).
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3 pointsHA! Today was my last day too. Brought the last of my tools home. Took a gauge off our defunct steam fired Absorption chiller as a souvenir. We had a fire in 2015 and when we went to put the chiller on line the water in the pipes flashed to steam and the needle spun around in circles like in the cartoons. Got well wishes from a Trane Tech who happens to be a Bears fan!
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3 pointsI found a spare at the local Tractor Supply, and cleaned out the hauler. Job complete, until I decide on a winch and any counter or storage compartments up front!
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3 pointsPull circled plug
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3 pointsNo lack of tie downs! I need to finish the PVC trim. Then clean it up inside!
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3 pointsUsed a WH, a trailer my father and I built in the 60s and sewer auger (about 170 lbs) to clean a turtle out off the pond outlet pipe
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3 pointsI attended several live WWF events - learned to wear old clothes - there was a good chance someone would spill their drink. One evening at the Providence Civic Center, there were more fights in the stands than on the mat!
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3 pointsLet the acting begin!! Was never into it as it’s “fakeness” was obvious. My son however went thru a phase (like 10-12 years old) where he would watch it, so off to see it live in an arena we went. I was blown away by how many adults were into it!! All concerned that their “guy” wasn’t winning…per the script
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3 pointsThis style will do your flywheel plus be useful for other applications. https://www.harborfreight.com/bolt-type-wheel-puller-set-62620.html
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2 pointsMan, I can barely run for 41 seconds. Congratulashuns
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2 pointsThe key is to stay busy & have a sense of purpose in your life... Besides, you can only watch so many episodes of Gilligan's Island in one sitting.....
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2 pointshttps://www.amazon.com/THUNDERMINGO-Replacement-393169-Wisconsin-13117RPR2/dp/B0DSF87B74/ref=pd_lpo_d_sccl_1/135-9541748-5638623 https://www.amazon.com/YAMAKATO-Inline-Filters-Motorcycle-Snowmobile/dp/B0DXKSTCMB/ref=sr_1_6 This is the combo I run on all my round hoods.
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2 pointsThank you everyone for the quick input! So it sounds like you just put the lock levers onto the existing flat plates that hang down on the tractor frame along with lock pins etc. Is that correct? The blade I have is a long frame blade from a C101 originally. I'm thinking this is simpler than I thought and I was overthinking everything? I'm just used to bolting the bracket around the square uni-drive housing in the lock levers and pins hooked to that. It looks like some of this is already provided on the 800? After 50 years this is the first time I ever encountered an 800 special type frame. This tractor will be used this plow season carefully as I repair the badly cracked rear F plate on my 855. ( I think the toolbox bolts and the belt are the only things holding the transmission in currently!) And for those moments when mother nature gets creative I have the blower on my 312–8.
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2 pointsI'm not familiar with this engine model but with K-series, I replace the PTO with a spare wheel hub. Any long bar run through the lug bolts to the floor will hold the crank from turning.
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2 pointsNever liked the front engine bug, just didn't seem right. Now they are producing the VW Microbus as an all electric unit, not too impressed, just another van.
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2 pointsIf you have an open end wrench of that size this is a good suggestion. As long as the jaw of the pipe wrench is securly contacting the key and the back of the pipe wrench is contacting the shaft there won't be any problem, I have done it several times.
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2 pointsI wouldnt use a pipe wrench , they tend to mar the crank.. I'd use an open end wrench of the same size as the shaft diameter.
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2 pointsOn another note, in july of 2019 production of the newest version of the Beetle had ceased. A far more celebratory event. Good riddance.
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2 pointsHandlebars and cup holders checked off the list. Still up in the air on a basket or wagon. (footpegs are in the shop for a little cosmetic touch-up) Man, this thing is smooth as butter over bumps.
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2 points@WHX?? Jim from a thread you posted about ridiculous shipping costs but this is for everyone else too . I came across an envelope in the barn and tI’m 98.641% sure that I made an order from them for flanged bronze bushing . If this is the place . I called the number , talked to someone who knew what I was wanting and I understood what he was saying for one . Two , they were cheap. Three , he just threw the four brushing into a snail mail envelope for whatever the actual cost was . I just asked nicely if he would put them into a small envelope and send them through snail mail for me . No Bs outrageous price for shipping . They have way more than just bearings too . Try them out on your next purchase and let everyone else know if they still do this . I don’t see myself buying anything soon https://www.eurekabearing.com
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2 pointsUpdate, took the rectifier out, sanded and cleaned contact points, ran a ground to the battery. The back of the rectifier was dark in spots, but not burned , the plug was melted, someone rapped it in electrical type. Got the engine running, checked out the stator, 30 volts AC, that was only 3200 rpm. Needs linkage adjusted, plugged in rectifier and 14.2 volts DC at 3200.
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2 pointsCaught a few minutes and installed led tail light on C -160 to match the new LED headlights I installed yesterday. I got these from the jungle site and like them because they have a black base and the lens closely matches the old WH lens.
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1 pointMy experience with metal on the floor is that it ain’t fun when wet. And yes, I also experienced Maines famous frost heaves.
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1 pointI think we are not communicating, my suggestion was to use three rows instead of four. The center row would share.
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1 pointThen my technique wouldn't work on a twin. I like it on Ks though, especially for rocking the crank to set the timing. Oh well, it was a thought...
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1 pointWelcome to an ever-growing group of happy campers. I have been retired over twenty years, best vocational choice I ever made, highly recommend it. It will take some time to adjust but I'm confident you can work it out.
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1 pointI don't have one either. I'm guessing the shaft may have a square end that indexes in a square hole in the housing? Is it slipping or is the engagement lever not staying cammed over?
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1 pointno. The purpose is the gas comes into the bowl and the junk has a chance to settle out then the gas exits through the screen to the carb
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1 pointI've had my share of jobs... work is so overrated!
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1 pointLooks like you have the bracket and shaft (#5 in the parts diagram) about 180 degrees out of position. The way I read the parts diagram, the outer pulley should be ahead of the inner pulley when installed on the tractor. Your picture shows that it is behind the inner pulley. Disclaimer: I do not own a 520H nor have I worked on one. I'm sure somebody with direct knowledge of a 520H will be along with comments.
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1 pointThe transmission holds 4 quarts. How much have you gotten in? Turn things by hand at first.
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1 pointThanks Paul, added some atf, tryed to fill others ports but didn't seem to take much, I can just hear those brass slippers and pump grinding on a dry start. Thanks Tim
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1 point1988 Wheel Horse 416-8 Garden Tractor Onan Twin -only 649 hours Price drop1 Selling a one owner garage kept Mower and serviced by Mainline Mowers over the years and I have decided to use a lawn service. It is an original, heavy-duty 1988 Wheel Horse 416-8 garden tractor with the 16 HP Twin-Cylinder Onan Performer engine and the coveted 8-speed manual Uni-Drive transmission. Original Hobbs meter shows only 649 total hours. Extremely low use for a 1988 commercial grade tractor. Currently a non-runner. It was professionally serviced and ran great last season, but we contracted out our lawn care to a service and let the tractor sit. Tried starting it and it turns over won't fire up. The battery is weak from sitting, and it likely needs the old fuel drained and the carburetor cleaned. It turns over but needs a little TLC to get back to 100%. Complete with mid-mount cutting deck. The sheet metal is straight, and the original red paint and hood decals are well-preserved for a 1988 model. Tires hold air great. Garage kept. Typical wear for its age—the vinyl seat is split and the steering wheel has tape, but the bones of this machine are solid iron. Perfect weekend project for a collector or Wheel Horse enthusiast who knows how to clean a carb and jump a battery. Terms: $475 or best offer. Cash only, local pickup. You will need a trailer/truck to load.
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1 pointI would think that the belt/motor is set up that way so it all fits on one board. ( But I could be wrong )
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1 pointYup, seems the waterless wonder could not pass US Emissions, so enter the "New Beetle"....
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1 pointIf I remember correctly all you need are the latches as the frame has the U shaped part built into it. My 800 Special is about 35 miles away from me at present'
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1 pointHaving spoken to a Maine State Game Warden about the rattlers, mountain lions, and also wolves, another reason not to admit a known population is general public ignorance and fear. Admitting the presence of such animals could potentially have negative impact on tourism..... of people that quite possibly shouldn't be in the wild anyway.
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1 pointWednesday is auction day. Picked up this bike for a buck. Thought Mrs. K might be able to use it for PT after her knee replacement. bou Another buck for a USA made unique tackle box. And a like new pair of Gander Mt. Guide series neoprene chest waders for $40. Might keep my rear warm and dry while stocking trout for the kiddies.
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1 pointIntermittent regulator function is nearly always due to a poor ground between the regulator and the battery negative. Regulator to shroud, shroud to engine block, engine block to battery. Paint, rust, and crud are the enemy here.
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1 pointYeah, I plan on keeping it for some future project. I noticed that the back side is stamped with perfect detail of the emblem. I think it could be used to create a mold of some sort.
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1 pointToday after a Zoom meeting I had in the morning. I worked on the C-141’s loose hub, and accidental red oversprayed headlight lens. After a paint thinner wipe on the clear part of the lens, and a wipe of the bulbs it was all set. the old setscrew (left) and the new (right) After a clean off with some PB Blaster and a skim of high temp wheel bearing grease I was going to put the old hub back but it still wobbled so…. 3 hours later… I robbed one off the trailer I have. I swapped the old warped hub for the identical and in better condition good hub on the trailer. Once that was on, I put the tire back on, I was done. It seemed to be much more solid feeling.
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1 pointLandscaping changes made this working tractor an inefficient way to cut our lawn. Original owner had removed most WH side badging and added Ferarri stickers. Fired it up yesterday and it drove and mowed. Includes the snow thrower attachment, not pictured, which I have not attempted to install, so belt need replacement and possible missing parts may be issues if you want to chuck snow with it. Please pick up here in Aurora, IL or arrange your own transport. Might deliver locally if it makes sense. Reasonable offers entertained. Thanks to the forum members who helped me get this beastie running again!
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