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Except that MTD will look like trash and not “art” ! Nothing wrong with letting one retire. I clear-coated this one to stop it from rusting away. As you can tell I love showing it off as much as my running driving machines !!

Hate these long winded threads.

My "514-8" mutt had developed terribly sloppy steering lately. Since it had 520 tie rods and front axle, and the upper steering shaft bushing was tight, I knew it was the dreaded fan gear base. So I took out a spare, and added bushings top and bottom. I had to bore both to have thicker bushings, but it worked. And of course replacing it on a complete Classic machine is loads of fun... But, most of the slop is gone. No matter how many bearings, shims, and bushings you add, you never get it all out. Next I want to experiment with tightening up the gear lash. Short of replacing the fan gear with another pivot mechanism, that's the only place that slop exists.

Well I've always wanted to plant sweet corn and this year I'm giving it a try. So this will be a small garden size, 12x30'. I'm doing 4 rows 30" apart, seed spacing about 8-10". Started off with the moldboard plow, then the disc harrow which didn't work as good as I hoped but soil was probably a bit moist for it, the cultivator worked great and I did most of the work with that to level and break up the soil, then used it to make the rows. Next time I'll probably borrow my friends WH tiller to prep the soil. So planted 11 days ago and already have sprouts coming up. I'm using Milorganite for my nitrogen feed. A couple observations from a first timer using the WH in the garden, first the turf tires on the front of the rig are not good at all for working a garden. It was all over the place and I had a hard time holding a line. Thinking I'll try a 4.00-8 pneumatic tire of some kind in the future or something similar. Any suggestions for a front tire and wheel combo would be appreciated, tractor is a 312-8. Will add a little weight to the front as well with the front 2" receiver next time. I would like advice for critter control and specifically with raccoons if anyone has some to offer. The creek behind my yard is full of them and they will be an issue at some point. I've seen the scent stuff you can put around the perimeter and the solar powered stuff on Amazon, also considering a small electric fence on a timer. Any advice would be appreciated! Now for pics!

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They calmed down when I said "pick one", and there's been no more fuss about it. Sibling rivalry is alive and well. I have to say it is good they are interested in these.

I've taken many out by grinding a slot. Not sure, but the heat and vibration from the grinding may also help.

That's a long drive by yourself! Don't let me forget to show you my toll free route!

Manual Impact Driver. Amazing how well they work. I got one several years ago because it was recommended by several people on this site. Definitely one of my better investments.

I make this trip once a year (if I can stay out of the hospital) and it is the only show I attend that is over two hours from the house so the cost isn't prohibitive. Just a family reunion to me.

I've been looking for a "yard art" for a couple years now, I even made a spot for one with paver edging & mulch tucked into the end of the Lilac bushes. My problem is I wouldn't sleep at night knowing that "Sir Wally" was siitting outside in the rain & snow, poor thing. Too cool of a to watch rot. I'll probably find a crappy old blown up MTD or something & spray bomb it red.

Just got

The phillips head makes a rather good centering device to drill out the old bolt with a 13/64" bit and re-tap the 1/4-20 threads. Once you snap off the head it is much more difficult to center the bit.

Being that it is an AC system, I do not believe that it would matter.

I believe that mine was right around 300lbs when I ran it across a scale.

1 1/2 to 2" is about as good as you will get the steering wheel play. Any tighter will make it steer hard.

I Wanna hear it Ahooga 👍

Doing some research I’ve found the brass reed should have 1/2 to 1mm opening. So I’m playing with that range

Got the 2 cylinder all cleaned up for now. I hit them with some sandpaper and a ball hone. It spins nice and smooth now. They’re not perfect but I’m not too worried because it will probably get bored out in the future.

I’ve had luck with heating them up and instantly spraying penetrating oil on them. And then hit them with a manual impact like EB said. IMG_2268.webp

The heat may help loosen. I have twisted the heads off tho.

We have them in stock, manufactured by us, 1/4" thick ( heavier than oem ) and bedlined for durability. Private message me for pricing.

, I’ll be driving from MI! I might be packing light this year coming alone I believe, sleeping in my pickup at the Walmarts and maybe tossing a tent out in the woods for the show. Mrs. P has some work things, kids have school things (camps, etc)

All are great proven methods, just be careful hitting the flywheel too hard, it can break and/or dislodge the magnets. If one of the screws does strip out I've cut a slot in them before with an angle grinder & used a big flat screwdriver. If that fails I resort to welding a small nut on it.

Oh and ... TIGHTEN it first!! Then loosen just ONE click. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat.

Have been busy the last couple of weeks. The Inter is running well until it did'nt.. fuel issue.. the tank was al plugged up with dirt and debris. I unclogged it and installed a see though pre-filter along with new fuelfilters. Runs much better now. Still have to properly clean the tank though. Also carried out maintenance on the entire machine, changed all the fluids and filters minus coolant. Also fixed both leaky PTO seals. Bearings are excellent, shafts do have some minimal wear but nothing a new shaft seal won't fix. Now no more leakage detected. After that it was time for the first 'real' test.. cleaning up years of accumulated dirt, grass, weeds and what not to uncover the concrete slabs that were hidden underneath. I thoroughly enjoyed this little job and the tractor did excellent. I'm kinda getting why all you guys are always going on about 'seat time'

Yes indeed, everything comes with a price tag though, I do miss him & having him around & the convience of saying "hey, come help the old man lift this mower deck". Now I have to text him & make an appointment. ( he's only a few miles from home ). It's also a great excuse for me to finally get a loader for one of the 's.

Thinkin so... Congrats Blaster successfully raising a brood and them getting a house and not a penitentiary. Been empty nesters for awhile now. Means we have more time to disagree on things...

Critter Control: I suspect you also could have rabbits with that creek near. They like tender young plants! Each time you go get a haircut take a trash bag with you and bring home a bag full of hair sweepings. Sprinkle them around for the human scent. Live traps work great, but I've never been brave enough to open that trap with it alive and hissing at me. So a pellet rifle or these finish the job. I set the trap a day or 2 before trash day so I don't have to worry with disposal.

Can both be a choice

I used a more modern flywheel for my K 321 starter gen conversion. Pulley from the 953 bolted right up and the timing marks altho in a different location than the old flywheel, they timed the engine perfectly.

Are you referring to Plow Day weekend or the weekend your son and his fiance' moved out?

My poor kid is going to end up with a whole herd, I think I have 12 now? I lost count.

We've been releasing the chickens from the coop & run which is fully enclosed out to the backyard outer perimeter of the dog fence. They've been enjoying their newfound scratching areas. Not technically a pet here but I like em. This is a Spring peeper frog. Tiny little buggers. The Local Photographer got this pic right on our back door trim.