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Well here in western New York we got about 16" of snow , I finally got to try out the C81 tractor I picked up in the fall , no chains just wheel weights and my fat but in the seat and it did awesome , nothing better than plowing with a small hp motor

My uncle has a 1948 Farmall H. It’s the real life version of the toy I had as a kid that made me love tractors. I don’t know all the history of it, but I do know that it’s been in the family for some time. I’d asked my aunt to send me some pictures of it, and she’d found these great shots she’d taken of it, and I figured they’d be well received here. Enjoy!

Good "freezing" evening people of redsquare... its 12 degrees in beautiful downtown Andover as @sparky would say. So besides Wheel Horses I am into guns... specifically lever actions of all types due to my John Wayne / Westerns fetish lol. Three or four years back I developed a real itch for a Winchester model 1887 or 1901 lever action shotgun. I wanted to build a slug gun for deer etc... In doing research I found that the 1887 was built in 12 gauge but with only a 2 5/8ths chamber (2 3/4s has been standard for ALONG time). If I bought one I could have chamber cut for the longer shells but the action becomes un-reliable with the longer shells. Norinco and Chiappa have made reproductions... the Norinco is cheap and junk... the Chiappa was modified enough to work properly but is EXPENSIVE it sells though because the cowboy action shooters want them. The 1901 was only available in 10 gauge and again a short chamber compared to "standard" 10 gauge these days. I gave up... a lever shotgun was not in the cards. Then one night on youtube I tripped over the Adler A110 which was conceived and built in Turkey for the people of Britain, Australia, Canada etc... where pump shotguns and semi-autos are illegal. They sell like hotcakes... Adler did go to SHOT show 2017 but never setup imports to the U.S. ---they figured the U.S. was pump gun territory. So... I did some research and found I could have one imported but again STUPID money ($3000!!!!). Again... dead in water. Then 3 weeks ago... OMG theres a few prototypes in the U.S. in Arizona! There not configured as the factory builds them---factory ones have screw in chokes (these barrels are simply finished cylider bore). The receivers on factory ones have a 3/8ths dovetail for scope mounts and accesories. These do not... Long story short... I made contact and was told... you buy one your on your own. No instructions, no warranty, no support no nothing... Suggested retail it s $795 U.S. I got this one for $300 shipped with tax and FFL paperwork done. I cant wait to add either a red dot or rifle sights... the 18.5" barrel will work fine for slugs out to 100 yards. Yippppppeeee and if your still reading Thanks! Tony

I had this idea years ago and started it a few years ago. Not sure if anyone has ever done the same, I found the parts and started to put it together the other day.... I might just have to finish it. thought I’d better share before I lose the pics from my phone! First adding new 3/4 axles through an old front axle Then welding end stops to bolt them to Wheel mounts like so Building the axle carriers - typical these welds won't ever be seen! reaming the holes to 3/4 to take new pins First test for articulation Now to work out the drawbar - and a hitch for the back of Bendy

No, I didn't have one. Just wanted to get the attention of all you wood burners with indoor stoves. I took advantage of the warm temps Sat and Sun and left my stove cool down so I could get everything clean before the big freeze this morning. I could tell with the reduction in the draft that mine was due for a good cleaning. Most of my build up is in the 8" pipe between the stove and chimney. Be safe.....keep em clean. And no , I don't keep the stove doors open. They are only open to load the stove and for PHOTO OPS.

The big storm petered out in SW PA. No accumulation worthy of more than a broom. Milk, bread, egg and toilet paper sales were through the roof. The local grocery store owner was seen counting stack after stack of cold hard cash. The salt mine was working overtime to fill orders. Unbelievable. Cheers! Dave

Well everyone. The engine is mounted on the frame!! I'm just going to go ahead and let you think for a minute about how it may have gotten there. You go ahead and look at the engine as it sits on the frame and think about how happy it is right there. See? Happy Engine. Happy tractor. Again.... Think about how that engine may have landed on that tractor. Keep scrolling down. K341. Not super light. Notice I even got her to pose for a smile while she was carrying that thing. I triple double quadruple extra extra dog dare you to tell that woman she can't do something.

Sometimes that's the best thing you can do . Things will look better tomorrow .

Any chance water in the oil has turned to ice? Garry

I can see that this is another one of those topics where there are many different opinions and many are somewhat passionate about it. So with the risk of having my head taken off, here is my take on it. I know ,understand, and believe all of the detrimental effects that alcohol laced fuels have on engines. We have to however get used to it because it is just not going to change. Now, here comes the dangerous part for me. Are we just making to o much of a big deal about it?? In first place in certain states such as here, there just is not another viable option as to what fuel you use. Not only it is not available, but the option of going to an airport or marina to get fuel for something that it is not an essential part of everyday life, considering the traveling time and cost per gallon is just not a sensible one.I use tractors often and it is not unusual for me to need at least 5 gallons in any given week, depending on the season.Just not sensible to drive one hour each way to get fuel. Also less sensible to keep a larger quantity of it due to safety issues. Honestly, I have never had one single problem due to the fuel that I use. Photos such as what Dave posted has only happened on tractors that arrived here that way. Who knows how long they were essentially abandoned to get that way? I have here tractors that have used this fuel for 10 years without ever having their carburetors cleaned. Occasionally I merely drop the bowls to get a look at them and never found anything like that in there. As for fuel line deterioration, again I never really had an issue with that. In any case I occasionally change them when I see that they are little cracked or dry outside. That should be a maintenance item anyway that everyone should do every few years at least. We change hoses in our cars as preventive maintenance, so why not do the same with fuel lines on our tractors? I treat them the same as belts. Why go until something creates a problem? They are easy and relatively inexpensive to change. I use stabilizer on tractors that sit for a while with fuel in them, and the proper amount of Sea foam on every fuel tank on the ones that get used often. So my solution to the question of what fuel to use is; use what is readily available, use fresh fuel, use stabilizer, do preventive maintenance and don't drive yourself nuts over it.

Not too sure I would want to be 60 again. I was working then and didn't care that much for my job. 61 would be fine, that is when I retired!

We played in it. Its nice having an empty empty house next door 😂 BDD88428-59C0-4317-80C5-35707864943C.mp4

Well a little late to post this (actually months late but hey life happens) but I purchased this D250 which runs rough and is stuck in low range but still moves. Over the next few months myself along with my father are going to tear this beast down and completely rebuild this back to its former glory. I also have the original mower deck to go along with it. If anyone has any incite on these tractors feel free to comment. I will post pictures along the way.

You better do what she says, Eric. 😂 ........ Nice job Trina!

He said I can’t sell it .

Your fuel pump is located higher than the fuel tank and as a result the fuel can flow back to the tank while it is setting. I would suggest you get a new fuel pump and also replace the fuel lines and filter. The for the starter issue You would be best off cleaning and tightening ALL electrical connections including grounds. The fuse holder that melted down was a result of corrosion and the heat that resulted from current flowing through the resistance caused by the corrosion.

Age is all in the mind. My brain says I'm 19. The rest of me disagrees.

Sabotage! Somebody is out to get ya! Check the brake band just in case

Nice deal. Always liked the oddball shotguns and have a 12 & 20 GA Stevens bolt action. I wish my grandpa was still around. I bet he'd get a kick out of that. He used to shoot skeat and clays for probably close to 50 years before he had to give it up due to age and health reasons

Not the horse, but the hauler........ Got bored and made some “carbon fiber” window decals. Now the hauler is official. 👍

My son earlier today.

#1 cause of house fires in America so the insurance companies say. I burn mine fairly hot so not usually a problem. Burning seasoned wood will help but any wood will still accumulate creosote. Especially with well insulated structures and low fires. There was a old coot down the road who used call the RFD once or twice a winter saying he had a chimney fire. So we'd run out ther to find no fire. "Well as long as your out here might as well clean if for me" he'd say! We did but he always had beer and sammies for us! Got to be somewhat of a tradition 'till he passed. Ahh the good old days! I still build 3 or 4 chimneys a year for folks but it's all class A done right. Back in the old days I'd do 15 to 20 but again insurance bs put an end to that line of work for me. They don't like my price too bad. I tell them I got a tractor habit to support! Most times I will do class A right to the stove that's why it gets pricey but it is the best way. No chimney connectors as that where things get dicey. Masonry units are a thing of the past and will never hold up to a decent fire. I seldom touch them but if I do I offer a free first year cleaning built into the cost. We won't clean the connector, just rip them out and replace with all new. I got a warehouse full of smoke pipe. Yours would be an easy one Ed ...short and sweet!

I think I pulled a muscle just looking at that picture. Warn me to stretch next time before I see someone doing work

LoL, I love all of your disclaimers Ed. Catch'm before we do huh?

I do Den. I do. Sometimes....

Well, everyone... let’s vote on the matter of Frank’s good eye. Yes. No. wife Doesn’t matter On the the other hand, my pipes from the boiler to the shop froze. It was a low of -16 this morning, got all the way up to 10. I’ve got the boiler pump on one end and the torpedo on the other. I hope that’ll warm up between the two end points.

She’s a good egg... and knows bull sh%+ when she hears it.

I pretty much found out AG tires are best in dirt, and the best thing for snow was turfs with chains. May D160 would push tons of snow with that set up.

Guess it is time to buy another set of chains. The "D has too much power for the conditions.

Got mine for a 551 on eBay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Willys-Kaiser-Jeep-CJ2A-CJ3A-CJ3B-CJ5-Tractor-Car-Truck-Choke-Throttle-Cable/182497006421?hash=item2a7dab5355:g:Yr0AAOSwWxNY0ECr:rk:6:pf:0

I'll bet you don't believe in the Clevis Pin Fairy. Did she leave you a quarter??

You can never have too many hammers

Thing I have to remember on a head installation is to follow the torque sequence and use a KNOWN GOOD torque wrench. I had an old cheeeepo here and found it to be very inaccurate. Its now a hammer.

Unless you are into originality save the money on the pump overhaul kit and buy and electric pump. My 418A took for ever to fire if she sat fr a few Put a Facet US made electric pump on about 4 years ago and it starts quickly now.

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@diesel cowboy @KyleLengerich Hello Fellas, My dad to this day uses a Mossberg model 185 BOLT action shotgun... they made zillions of them snd can be had in awesome shape for $100... They quit making them in the 70's... and just recently started making a new version with a fully rifled barrel specifically made to shoot the .30 caliber sabot rounds out of a 12 gauge shell. They really fly outta it and essentially is as close to a rifle as you can get in "no rifles" hunting areas. Plus theres a bunch of tube fed bolt guns out there thst where made for Western Auto, Sears, Montgomery Wards etc... you want a bolt shotgun new or old---THATS CAKE!!! Pic below is of my 2 bolt guns... top is Mossberg model 190 with sights for slug shooting and a poly choke---all the Mossbergs had a detachable box mag and where 2 + 1. Bottom gun is a .410 single sold by Sears... have no idea who made it. May have to run numbers and see. Its awesome for squirels etc... @pullstart Video will be forthcoming depending on weather Tony

Some snowmobile helmets have heated visors... a little plug in off the hand controls and you’re golden! Kyle, I’m glad to see you out there helping the neighbors. There’s an old guy down the street who used to plow the entire road with a JD “B”. He’s got some terrible nerve problems in his back, and has been in bed for most of a year at least. I didn’t ask, just started taking care of his driveway. He pays me with muffins for the kids. We all win, it makes me happy to help someone else. He always said he wondered who the “next guy” to take care of neighbors was, because he was having a heard time being “that guy” anymore. I’m proud to be one of “those guys” right with ya’ bud! Now it’s -8, plow truck’s warming and I have a few lots to clear by 7. Spent all day yesterday working on getting my sister in-law some heat in this cold weather! cheers to me not looking like the adbominal snowman like you!

Hi, barrel is not rifled... and gun is chambered for up to 3" magnums... 75 yards is easy. 100 is doable... a little pratice to figure out holdover is all I need. None of my shots on deer have ever exceeded 75... this gun will work out just fine. Look uo hicock45 on youtube and specifically "slugs 230 yards". He was shooting a smooth bore with "cheap" 2 3/4 shells and having no trouble making good hits wayyyyyyyyyy out there. Tony

Got tired of looking at that ugly thrown together wrench rack hanging on the wall, so I went to ACE this weekend and picked up a Craftsman toolbox. Also put up a couple shelves above the box and moved my parts cabinet from the corner by the door over to right beside the box. Really happy with the way things are coming together over there, next project probably the first of the month is going to be insulating the ceiling and finishing the last wall. I get a commission of 10% of all the mechanic work I do at work paid the first check of each month, that extra money goes to finishing my shop and tractor stuff.

Wish I could get back to early 70's

Shut the roads down they said. Pfft, I’m taking this to work in the morning.

Rule of my garage. Check,recheck and check again. Drive around the yard a few times. Storm hits. You get a flat, some bolt comes off on the plow, piece of dirt gets into the fuel system or a belt shreds.

Many years ago when I started burning wood, my dad told me to open the vent once a day for 3 or 4 minutes and let it roar. This never allowed enough buildup for a chimney fire.. Of course you need to start with a clean chimney....

That's just further proof she's worth keeping

I have a "C" Farmall. We had a bunch of steel fence posts to pull. All you have to do is wrap a medium chain around the post and run the chain through the slot in the wheel and roll forward. The rotating tire raises the post straight up out of the ground, easy peasy

He use to buy straight snap on tools for years then in later years he was buying craftsman . he found out with atleast the wrenches and sockets he was getting the same quality or seemed to be but half the cost. I got all of my late dads tools after he passed away i cherish everyone of them! Now saying all of that i have been impressed with the 301 piece set of harbor freight tools i bought in 2016. it is all in 1 case it has about everything i need to work on customers stuff when i go to there house to fix something. i have only broke 1 screwdriver so far. i have used the sockets in this set on my snap on impact and they have held up so far. i abuse tools sometimes. LOL

Mere boys.

I agree, the flat head Onans just sound different. I love the sound. My 522xi with a 22hp Kohler V-Twin sounds so much more like a lawn mower. My 95 520H and two stage made short work of the 8 inches of heavy wet snow that we got yesterday. This was about as hard I have worked this beast and it came through perfectly. BTW, the rubber chains got the job done.

Was very cold this past weekend. Got another round of that white nonsense. Was able to spend some time on the 854. Installed missing battery tray. Put a new belt on pump for loader. Found a throttle clip for the front where it attaches to govenor. Made a new trip rod. New bearing in the front wheels. All steering fixed now and fairly tight.