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How do you top your wife making you a snow cab?

Ahab, buy a new 5 gallon gas can and let sleeping caps lay

OK. This goes back to an earlier post where the author created a mod for his leaf problems on the Onan powered tractors. (His looked better than my mod). I had some time today to but some fittings together. Using a 12" HVAC duct flange and an elbow, I drilled out the rivets and resized the flange to fit around the flywheel intake of the P series Onan. No screws or nuts in the configuration or conflagration depending on how bad you'll laugh at these pictures. I didn't want anything that could work loose to fall back into the elbow and go through the cooling air intake. This is held together by rivets and the 4 standard bolts that hold the rubberized air intake cover. It is very lightweight! The flywheel screen is still covering the flywheel fins. The original screen cover is just sitting on top of the elbow. I have another screen cover that I intend on gutting to just give me the black ring that will cover the flange. I'll ruff this thing up, spray and wipe it with acetone then paint it flat black. Now don't laugh too hard though. Without anything covering the elbow end, I mulched all the leaves in the yard, and there were a bunch of them off my Maples, Hickory and Oaks. I dare say it worked great. The only debris that got sucked in was when I was against a tree or the house/garage walls where the leafs became more airborne. Very little was on the actual flywheel screen. This didn't impede the cooling air at all entering the engine tins in my opinion. It does stick out but not much further than my 42" deck on that side. And I didn't have to reach down and clear anything off the screen. Not once! I mulched this thing for almost two hours. If anyone has a torn or broken out Onan flywheel screen cover, (the part covering the elbow opening), let me know. I'll put a wanted in the classifieds. I really don't want to cut out even my spare cover if I don't have to. I know........... but try to picture it in flat black! I would only use it in the fall.

I got some seat time on my favorite WH...the C-120. Let him out of the barn to do the last mowing this year...I think.

Hi. I'm new to the forums. I own a D160 with 48" snowblower, 48" mower deck, 52" tiller and lawn sprayer. Recently my wife decided to build me a snow cab. (Yes, you read it right - my wife) I thought I'd share a couple of pictures here. She made the frame out of wood, which makes it very light and easily installed using only 4 bolts.

1989 312-8 With 451 hrs !

Run the old girl empty, enjoy the seat time, and before you know it you'll be shooting fish in an empty bucket

"Spirit of 76" C-160, 73 12 8 speed "Ezra", 64 704 'Reddi" , 59 RJ "Redball Jet" and why not, 77 Power King "Elvis"

I picked this 520 up via trade with Stevebo a few weeks ago. Its getting a real good cleanup, a repainting of the tins and some new decals. The first pic is the before pic.. Not too bad but there was a lot of paint peeling and rust coming up that is typical for the age. I got all the tins off and cleaned her up real good. Lotsa mud! I painted some of the tins last week and put them back on today along with new floor mats I cut out exact to the originals. Tomm. I will do the body work on the hood and repaint it and then some new decals and call it done.. I'm not too sure what I'll use the 520 for, snow pusher maybe.. The little guy snuck his way into the pic.. Today is the first time I've run him since the BIG SHOW. Fired on the first pull.

Seems I had some problems last year with the snow pushing the blade in the opposite direction that I was steering, maybe this will help... Old angle iron from garage door tracks, cut, weld, measure. $1.38 a piece for blocks, 105 lbs. of weight. Still have clearance for blade, but do have to remove 2 blocks to check oil... These will definitely help keep front end down when pulling a Brinly 10" plow as well.

Squonk...if you were wearing a skirt, I could see your underwear.(pink). Don't get a nose bleed up there. Jackhammer...Rick, that is 2 perfect weeks in a row for you...WOW!!! AS ALWAYS...GO HAWKEYES...

My money says they would have been Pink!!!! LOL

Northwestern had me scared for a second. If they won, I would have had to drive to Illinois and put flamingo's all over Steve's yard!

Here is my 876: My trusty 314-8 I'll sneak in a pic of my '63 gravely L8

My 3..... 310-8, 416-8, And my 8-25 that I'm gonna repower someday. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Update on Mike. We moved him to Apple Hill Rehab Center on Thursday to wait for the swelling to go down enough to start the surgery on his knee and leg. Hopefully this can commence next week. He is doing well here and in much better spirits. There are very few restrictions on visitors and his Wife and Sons can stay overnight if they wish. No sign of Pneumonia or infection. He took a 720' ride in a wheelchair yesterday pulling himself along with his good left foot. I tried this for about 50'and was worn out. Here are a few pics of the stabilizing structure they attached to his upper and lower leg to hold it in correct position. Two 1/4" self tapping bolts were put in each bone, then connected with clamps and 5/8" rods. He is aware of all your good thoughts and prayers and sends his THANKS.

I deal with a bunch of these beauties everyday. The kitchen staff where I work is full of them. The dishroom looks like an Animal House food fight took place every day. I'm the first call to repair all of the equipment. Yesterday 1 doofus was screwing around and knocked the emergency gas shutoff button and electrical box clean off the hood with his head. Last week they knocked. a $2000 conveyor toaster on the floor. I tell everyone that I could put a solid block of Iron in the kitchen and in an hour it will be broken

Hi Guy's and Girls, as I'm not really going to have much to report project progress wise for a while, I thought I'd start a Workshop moving thread Though saying that I don't have much to show you at the moment.. Shelves are getting emptier... While packed boxes are starting to stack up.. A wheel barrow and a trailer load of scrap metal waiting for collection... It's amazing how much rubbish can be collected, and I'm sure I will find more as I dig deeper And just to pad this out a bit, I even managed to get most of the lawn cut today.. Quite possibly the last cut I will do here..

So you think you've had a bad day?

GO BUCKEYES

Hey now... that's a dumping spot. Making leaf duty look like fun.

Read your wheel horse Manuel's One of the first things mentioned For saftey is to put it in my words Do not let children operate something That is not ment to be a toy. I'm here to say its only a matter of Time till someone's dear children are Hurt quite badly. I know how fast this can happen Been there done that '!!!!!!!!

Third floor in that shed.

My modified 857.

A bit more steel recycling.. The big tube is from this bit of Honda bike frame.. And some blue bit's of angle that were off-cuts from Garry's trike.. Both fitted. As the front castor wheel was rather worn to say the least, I dug this heavy duty castor wheel out.. One of a pair that has been following me around for years just waiting for the right moment to be used.. And a quick test fit ... I just need to make something to hold the gas bottle in place (rather than the bungee that was used for this quick photo), and it's done.. I was going to paint it but I rather like the "vintage used" look The final two photo's of what must of been my fastest project to date The finished frame now with more tube and a bit of chain to hold the gas bottle steady.. Loaded up ready to work..

Thanks Richie.. I think it would of taken me longer to work out and draw out plans than it's taken to hold the bit's of bx in place and work it out from there Thank you Thanks Chris, it's getting there. Hhmm.. wonder if a Merlin engine could be made to fit... Not sure the rear axle would take the strain though A small update for you.. The chassis has gained some strength, joining the sides, top and bottom together.. The prop shaft has been temporary tack welded together so I can see where it will run.. A bit of strength at the Wh chassis and the extra chassis joining point... Quite why I didn't go to the inside edge of the WH chassis rails I'm not sure.. Something for later me thinks.. And two temporary mounts to hold the bodywork in place.. Like so And that Guy's and Girl's may well be the last update on this project for a while... Rather busy trying to get the shack packed for the move, though I will get some photo's for you when I've unscrewed it from the bench and got it rolling again

Glen, Attached is a picture of the gas tank (this one is for sale on ebay). As you noted, they are a very strange shape, and if the cap has gone to the far end, its going to be difficult to fish out. Towards the center of the tank it gets deeper as well. One thought would be to open the tank drain, drain out the gas, drive the tractor up onto some car ramps positioned on the right side tires, and hope the cap falls to the left, then try fishing out with the grabber tool. This would not take too much time to try, and if it doesn't work, then it may mean pulling the tank. Hopefully others will have ideas as well. Good luck, Rick

the 500 series hood will not fit since it had the "dash" for the lights. you can use any 300/400 series hood. It didn't come with louvers. the seat pan is indeed not the same as the later 300/400/500 series.

Since the B-100 is an automatic, it has to be a 1974 (1-0510) or 1975 (1-0511), and the Commando 800 is either a 1972 (1-0110) or 1973 (1-0130). The ID tag will tell for sure.

I thought my C-175 was a big tractor, but dog gone this C-195 is a monster of one. Love it! Mowed for a while with it today and was pretty sweet, been better if it was a 5' deck instead of 4'. It does have a problem with the steering. Other than being a bear (2 handed) to turn, it will make a pop noise if you're not rolling much at all. Not sure what is popping but thinking its at the gear at end of steering shaft skipping a tooth.

Craig really??

Leave it for the night. Go out tomorrow and it will be out in a min.

You think those smiley's are gonna protect you???

I haven't seen any stink bugs on my screens since this guy has been hanging out there. If I can document his success, I may have a market for the MANTIS stink bug decoy.

Go to your favorite hardware store. Get one of those Kerosene siphon pumps and one of those claw pick up tools. Pump out the gas and grab the cap

Congrats! It certainly beats a shovel and wheelbarrow! I have one on a 522xi. Picked her up with 1000 hours. Was immediately disappointed with its lifting ability. Got the tamper proof cap of the relief valve and have her a few turns. She picks up anything I can get the bucket under. Enjoy!

Did some cleaning and sanding on the frame and trans today and put on a coat of Sunset red paint. It was an all day project but worth it.

If you would like to read a VERY good book that is based on an emp attack and is very realistic, One Second After is a must read. One Of the best books I've read in a long time. It will make you do a lot of thinking.

All that stuff never happens in the Mid-West...it seems like it always happens out east. All of our kids are Campbells' kids....bright shinny faces and rosy cheeks...homework done...rooms cleaned...and asking, "do you need any help with anything Dad" ??

Holy Cow...I just got in today...Maryland beat Iowa...who would have thought that!!!

I see it as being one wrong pick closer to BACON MAPLE DONUTS.

Here is a couple of my tractors, My gt14 Senior with our little overnight camper RJ 35 being guarded by my little west highland terroir Skye , who is blind Raider 10 being driven by grand daughters

Here are the rear wheels mounted with the Almond color. Not much to look at as I am part way in the rebuild. Ed

I was surely born one generation too late ! Thanks for sharing !

A couple of mine here...

Easy choice, put a foot pedal on, and the decision will be made for you.

Liking the chassis rails Ian, looks a lot of progess since I saw it last

Often imitated... but never duplicated.

Just need to drill some holes and counter bore them. And slap some shiny paint on them. And on the tractor!

Its starting to look like something Second lathe getting set up to turn weight #2