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Easy solution...do what I do...never plow at night and don't start till the snow stops... Retirement can be a good thing

Heard tell he's got a show 520 with a hopped up deuce Bar but Mrs Claus said "you need some exercise" so out come the b hind...

Santa has been experimenting with various modes of transport. As you can see in one of the cards I made last Xmas, the steampunk sleigh wasn't very dependable. Mrs. Blue Chips had to smirk at Santa's botched attempt to land on our dock. And don't worry...the reindeer all managed to swim to shore.

December third is World Coati Day, ensuring the protection and survival of these fascinating creatures, contributing to the conservation of our diverse wildlife. Get involved in a good cause by helping an endangered species and the habitat in which they live—and perhaps enjoy learning something new about this animal at the same time! World Coati Day works to raise awareness about and protect these furry creatures who make their home in the south, from Arizona all the way to South America. World Coati Day can trace its beginnings back to 2019 when the World Coati Day non-profit organization got its start. The group was founded with the purpose of keeping people involved in and connected with the plight of the coatimundi species. In just a few years, the organization has grown in popularity and gained a significant following through their website, social media, and online newsletters that promote this important cause. Dedicated to the survival and conservation of this fascinating and unique animal, the hope for World Coati Day is not just to raise awareness but also to provide protection for this underappreciated species. Not only is the coatimundi simply a cute little animal, but it is an invaluable asset to its surrounding habitat. In fact, these little creatures act as ‘landscapers’ and also control pests while fertilizing and promoting new plant growth.

@stevasaurus

Would you like that 281 pages in a binder, hardcover, or loose? Ho Ho Ho

I'm gonna gather up some parts here in Poland. Although I was in US many times, next time I'll be there for parts . I lived in Canada many years, but never seen one WH. I have some friends in US, eventually when I buy something online they'll help with shipping ..

What's up with that dude?

Normal work day..... then, we were out of biscuits, so I made a double batch of 2-ingredient (self-rising flour & heavy cream), cast iron skillet biscuits. We like to have them in the morning, split in two, buttered, then toasted under the broiler. Then, we were also out of bread (left what we had at the in-law's), so I made a couple of nice loaves in our cast iron loaf pans. Just got finished having a hot slice with butter on it... YUM!!!!

I'm not positive here.... I believe the 8.8 is the "advertised width" of the tire. The 22 should be the wheel diameter. Many (most?) Garden Tractor tires are on a 12" wheel. The middle number is the width. The first number is the outer diameter of the tire. There are a few tires that don't get even remotely close to the actual size with their advertised size. You may very well find that getting two new tires is far easier and less expensive than shopping for usable used ones. Factor in your own time and fuel.

Doesn't seem so. The 8.8- 22 is likely the size. Quite a bit bigger than your own. 22 is the rim size.

Trina's Millie has a worn out S/G belt so it wouldn't start. She used The Ugly Bruce tractor to break the snow out so I could get the car in the barn. When I got home & after we got the cars cozied in, I plowed the yard for about an hour. May have to plow again tomorrow morning so I can leave. The Ugly Bruce goes well... but she's used to her little Short frames and I'm used to a heavier machine. It'll get there... Depthwise we have a strong 6" + now with several more inches forecast overnight.

Steve, the only thing wrong with that video is that you weren't in it.

Best Fritters I've had are Conch Fritters, Key West..

Hydraulic oil filter base ready to be installed. Note the extra set of holes for the filter base mount in the fender support bracket. The two rear holes are used for rigid supply and return tubing to the valve and the front holes are used when rubber hoses are used for the supply and return lines. Hydraulic oil filter base installed. Hydraulic return line fittings tightened at rear axle and filter base.

I have a Traeger pellet smoker and it gets used all summer. Yes, if you turn the temp up then it will work like a regular oven. Great for hot days when you don't want to run the oven in the house. However, with the smoker in low heat smoke mode it should put out lots of smoke to flavour your food. Different wood types will change the smoke flavour as well. We tend to use maple but other wood types will have a stronger smoke. Once it gets down close to freezing outside I stop using it because it just doesn't work properly. That's OK though because that makes it a treat when we get it out in the spring. The only real maintenance I have had to do to it since I got it in 2015 is to give it a good vacuuming out after every big smoke making sure the burn pot is nice and clean.

Guess he needed reliable transportation up there!

Most of my regular workers are Classic (300/400) series, so I'm sorta used to having to fiddle with that same lift location. My earlier machines don't generally carry decks or snow blades, but I do see the difference. And I'll say it again: the C1x1 models were the sharpest "C" models in my opinion. The flatter nose and wider center console just look nice! Especially with wider wheels and tires!

@Bar Nuthin @ebinmaine I totally agree that pre 78 tractors access to the rock shaft is much easier. So Eric, my helpful insight to this problem is to own all the 78-79 C-Series and have a different attachment for each one. This way you don’t have to reach up there to change anything that attaches to the rockshaft!!

Son in law got a new pellet smoker and I was gifted his old one. It's a Grilla Silverbac about ten years old. He's been having problems with it such as inconsistent temperatures and he experienced a pellet smoker explosion that really concerned him. I brought it to the shop to either make it work or scrap it. After I studied about these things on the internet, I cleaned the unit, disassembled the auger and cleaned the two motors, I especially paid attention to the RTD temp sensor, assuming the sensor might need to be replaced-which fortunately did not. Got it back together yesterday and fired it up. Seemed to be working fine. From what I can tell these smokers need regular maintenance and quality pellets. Today's results are in the picture below. I'm new to pellet smokers. I made a water tray to place below the ribs--that way the grease doesn't drop on the drip tray where it burns the grease or anything else that falls on it. The water tray also provides moisture and seems to even out the temperature swings. The smoke flavor doesn't seem at prevalent as in my other smoker. I suppose anything that a fellow would bake in the oven in the kitchen can be baked in the smoker.

The chain will only need to be about half as long. The rest of the length will be from the eye-bolt - which makes it adjustable. 5" chain and 4" eyebolt will be more than plenty. Use a Nylock nut and a washer for the eye-bolt. Or a regular nut + a jam nut. And the chain doesn't need to be that heavy. I think 1/4" (or 5/16") chain would work fine. I think my snowplow is hanging from some old swingset chain!

We got around 8" Sunday then another 3" or 4" overnight, last night.

@953 nut Steve wasn’t in it, but there was that really handsome guy with the Work Horse who was presented that plaque and whom they sang happy birthday to!🤣🤣👍🏻😁🙏🙏

Had a great Time with my RJ pushing 4” of wet snow. Pushed with ease even without weights or chains, but ground isn’t frozen solid yet. Tried to represent those old ads of those Pipe Smokers.

Pinocchio trash panda!

Water heater is acting oddly. Yesterday, the morning shower was hotter than usual - had to mix way more cold water in than usual. Today, it wasn't even close to being tepid. It is an electric AO Smith unit that was installed in 2003. Checked the breaker in the panel - not tripped, but cycled it anyway. I pulled the the covers on the thermostats. Settings weren't changed and everything looked normal. Then I notice a red button on the upper thermostat. Shine the flashlight on the 6 point molded in lettering on it, which said 'reset'. What the heck, I'm game for a smoke test. Put my screw driver on the button, looked the other way and gave it a push. No flash, no drama. It clicked and I could hear gurgles from the heating elements. That got it going - for now anyhow. I downloaded the user's manual for it to see what I had just reset. Not really helpful. Themanual had one sentence stating that the thermostat had a manual reset button for an 'eco' over temperature. Ought to start thinking about a replacement. Back to researching on demand units. The one we installed in the lake house seems to have worked out OK, but it is only supplying a shower and 2 sinks. The house would add a washing machine and a dishwasher to the list of things to run.

The add says 8.8-22. Can you tell me what that number means in relation to my 856 rear of 23x8x12? What would or should I go with?

Add the kill relay and leave the stock wiring alone. If I rewire a tractor, I wire it for a powered ignition engine. If I'm installing an engine that uses a magneto I just add a relay to kill the engine in place of a coil.

Wow. Delighted to hear how thoroughly you are protecting your health while handling these materials. 👍 My home is quite tightly sealed (by design) and I looked carefully at these exchangers. For me, the payback period, given the expected amount of use during heating seasons, put the payback period in decades--so I abandoned it and we suffer some drafts! Maintenance is costly (and prohibitive for units that can handle cooing incoming air during the summer).

I now know how Hollywood feels..... The camera really does add 10lbs.

Are you running gasoline with ethanol? If you have been then change over to ethanol free gas and run some Berrymans B12 fuel treatment at twice the recommended rate. Here is a site that will show you the gas stations in your area that have ethanol free gas. https://www.pure-gas.org/

Sad to inform you that the motion of the spring against the cast iron end piece has been slowly wearing away the “threads” on the cap and the inner surface of the spring. Net effect is to weaken the grip and it’ll come apart easier and easier in future. And probably when you are on the first pass, at 20º F, with driving sleet or snow and in the dark. I tried reassembling one with a slather of JB weld. The fricative motion simply wore it away (and yes, in regular use, there is motion) I tried a metal-filled epoxy. It lasted longer but still failed. I tried building up with a welder and re-shaping the thread. That lasted longest and for someone more skilled than me, it might be semi-permanent. Welding to cast iron and grinding precisely is no picnic. Resigned myself to getting replacements at the show in 2024 (and made sure to check the lengths--I think there are two part numbers).

855 is gassed up, chained up, hydraulics are all back together, albeit a bit jankier than usual, but not leaking, and the plow is on. So there will be no snow.

Snow horses, 2 plows and blower are ready to go... Big improvement this year, garage door remotes for each snow horse

Well, we got lucky this weekend and just got a light dusting of snow. Much more was forecast but it never happened, just lots of wind.

Got a BUNCH of stuff done. Camper is covered. Things put away. Moved around. Organized. Barn is just a few minutes work from having 3 cars parked inside. Been snowing off n on since around 9 am.

We got about 6" of snow last night. Current temp is freezing, +/- a couple degrees, so the snow is kind of heavy. I dug Tiny Toro Two Stroke out today to clear the driveway and fro t walk. I haven't used him in 4, maybe 5 years. Filled him with fresh 2 cycle mix, gave him a shot of carb cleaner, and we were off making noise and throwing snow. The neighbor kid came over to watch. He thought it might be fun to stand in the stream of thrown snow. I stopped, shut the machine down and explained why he was not to do that and why. Was kind of interesting watching his relays close and come to a realization when I asked him how it might feel to get hit in the head with a rock that was hiding in the snow.

What? And my 854 as well! Dammit!

Holiday switch over. Pumpkins, pilgrims, and turkeys ...gone Santas back in town.

That you can bet on.. There's a slot in the sides that could permit some trip movement or pivoting of the sides. I'm choosing to leave them firmly bolted in place for now. Likely look at bracing options tomorrow.

@nylyon just put on a new set of flat rubber bar snow chains , picked up 2 welded rings for spring pull point , and some springs at tractor supply , very tight set up , used a slim tapered bar as a spring hold / slider , let me plow and not damage any related driveways , pete

Awesome work BBT! I imagine some people by now around here might not know that means Black Belt Trina 🥋

Good idea , keep a look out for my pic at the post office if it doesn’t work out

My spouse’s favorite. She calls it picturesque and then asks if the road are good for driving!

Have any dirt roads? Never known a road commission that could properly grade a road yet! Just put on a neon yellow vest and hard hat If anyone asks? You tell them simply " budget cutbacks"

Not plowable. But pretty...

Current plan for snow (now that the 854 and blade are ready) is to keep the wood box stocked.