I guess I am ready.

[Retired Wrencher 6,336]

It has been a few years since I got a storm that we’re gonna have that last two days. So hope everybody that is affected by this stay safe get plenty of warm-ups hot chocolate whatever keeps you moving. Here’s a couple pics that I just took.

Edited 8 hours ago by Retired Wrencher

[rmaynard 16,809]

Due to the fact that I am renting my side of the garage to my grandson this winter, the 416-H had to sit out in the weather last night. 9 degrees when I attempted to start it this morning. I had to give it a shot starter fluid to encourage it to fire. But it did and as always, the Eaton 1100 was ready to go as well. Pushed about 5" of accumulated snow with no problem. Two hours later I can't see the driveway. Oh well, round number 2 is going to have some ice.

 

[sqrlgtr 2,013]

52 minutes ago, Retired Wrencher said:

It has been a few years since I got a storm that we’re gonna have that last two days. So hope everybody that is affected by this stay safe get plenty of warm-ups hot chocolate whatever keeps you moving. Here’s a couple pics that I just took.

Garage full of Wheel Horses and Fords, Excellent. I noticed the angle on your snowplow, is there a specific reason you have it laid back so far? Also how you liking the Bronco?

[JoeM 9,466]

Next time I have to shovel I will have to remind myself of the fact that snow on average is 90% air. 

 

[ebinmaine 76,816]

39 minutes ago, JoeM said:

Next time I have to shovel I will have to remind myself of the fact that snow on average is 90% air. 

 

 

Air is heavy

[953 nut 63,749]

1 hour ago, JoeM said:

Next time I have to shovel I will have to remind myself of the fact that snow on average is 90% air. 

 

I'm sure shoveling snow would be a pleasure with a couple of Wheel Horse Jr. snow shovels.                

[wallfish 18,932]

9 minutes ago, 953 nut said:

I'm sure shoveling snow would be a pleasure with a couple of Wheel Horse Jr. snow shovels. 

I don't remember seeing that. But that's an old pic. What year?

Looks like Jay (Roadapples) in the background

 

[953 nut 63,749]

2 minutes ago, wallfish said:

What year?

That was 2019, the feature that year was snowmobiles and snow removal equipment. Took me a couple minutes to dig that picture up but knew it was there.

[adsm08 4,108]

48 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

 

Air is heavy

 

Edited 6 hours ago by adsm08

[953 nut 63,749]

12 minutes ago, wallfish said:

What year?

He also had a picture of himself and his brother using the shovels. @Mrs. Rules captured this one. We both were taking parade pictures that year.

[wallfish 18,932]

Guess I'm NOT ready!

I've been having some slow sluggish turnover on the 520-HC with 2 stage blower but it'll usually fire up. Fires right up easily all year long until it gets real cold out. Figured it was a weak battery so I bought a new one. Freezing temps and that thing will barley crank it over and even with a brand new battery fully charged. So, I hooked up some jumper cables to a running van thinking of the possibility of a bad / weak new battery. Well, I can see the headlights dim when cranking it over so I know there's plenty of juice. Appears like I need a new starter or to pull apart the old one and clean it up is in order. She cranked over much better once the starter was warmed up with a heat gun but what a PITA that's going to be later this evening and tomorrow morning in a foot or two of snow. UGH!!!!!!

[squonk 45,151]

I have the same Ariens 7/24 blower. Haven't used it in 2 years. Last time I did it was at my son's house in Buffalo with 4ft. of concrete snow. I start it up when I get it out of the shed in Dec. 

 

[Retired Wrencher 6,336]

2 hours ago, rmaynard said:

Due to the fact that I am renting my side of the garage to my grandson this winter, the 416-H had to sit out in the weather last night. 9 degrees when I attempted to start it this morning. I had to give it a shot starter fluid to encourage it to fire. But it did and as always, the Eaton 1100 was ready to go as well. Pushed about 5" of accumulated snow with no problem. Two hours later I can't see the driveway. Oh well, round number 2 is going to have some ice.

 

Stay safe Bob

[Retired Wrencher 6,336]

2 hours ago, sqrlgtr said:

Garage full of Wheel Horses and Fords, Excellent. I noticed the angle on your snowplow, is there a specific reason you have it laid back so far? Also how you liking the Bronco?

I have to tilt it back so the wife can park here car in the garage. The rod is lube so easy on easy off. Thanks for the reply.

[Retired Wrencher 6,336]

40 minutes ago, squonk said:

I have the same Ariens 7/24 blower. Haven't used it in 2 years. Last time I did it was at my son's house in Buffalo with 4ft. of concrete snow. I start it up when I get it out of the shed in Dec. 

 

Mike this is for path making the other is driveway blower. It is a best and very . It has about a 14 hp engine on it. The 1056 is for final clean up down to the pavment. Thank for the reply.

[Retired Wrencher 6,336]

54 minutes ago, wallfish said:

Guess I'm NOT ready!

I've been having some slow sluggish turnover on the 520-HC with 2 stage blower but it'll usually fire up. Fires right up easily all year long until it gets real cold out. Figured it was a weak battery so I bought a new one. Freezing temps and that thing will barley crank it over and even with a brand new battery fully charged. So, I hooked up some jumper cables to a running van thinking of the possibility of a bad / weak new battery. Well, I can see the headlights dim when cranking it over so I know there's plenty of juice. Appears like I need a new starter or to pull apart the old one and clean it up is in order. She cranked over much better once the starter was warmed up with a heat gun but what a PITA that's going to be later this evening and tomorrow morning in a foot or two of snow. UGH!!!!!!

John it is always something isn`t it.  I hope you can get to fire up.  

[Retired Wrencher 6,336]

1 hour ago, adsm08 said:

 

Good one.

[Retired Wrencher 6,336]

2 hours ago, sqrlgtr said:

Garage full of Wheel Horses and Fords, Excellent. I noticed the angle on your snowplow, is there a specific reason you have it laid back so far? Also how you liking the Bronco?

It is the wife vehicle she likes it a lot. I have the new Maverick pick up truck. I like it a lot considering what I had before that was a van no cruise control no music that had to go.

[sqrlgtr 2,013]

16 minutes ago, Retired Wrencher said:

It is the wife vehicle she likes it a lot. I have the new Maverick pick up truck. I like it a lot considering what I had before that was a van no cruise control no music that had to go.

 

We been thinking of trading wife's 2020 Fusion in for some kind of SUV it has been/is a very good car but we really wanted an SUV we she got it. The cold weather really does bring out all the weak battery/starter problems to the surface.

[lynnmor 8,455]

1 hour ago, wallfish said:

Guess I'm NOT ready!

I've been having some slow sluggish turnover on the 520-HC with 2 stage blower but it'll usually fire up. Fires right up easily all year long until it gets real cold out. Figured it was a weak battery so I bought a new one. Freezing temps and that thing will barley crank it over and even with a brand new battery fully charged. So, I hooked up some jumper cables to a running van thinking of the possibility of a bad / weak new battery. Well, I can see the headlights dim when cranking it over so I know there's plenty of juice. Appears like I need a new starter or to pull apart the old one and clean it up is in order. She cranked over much better once the starter was warmed up with a heat gun but what a PITA that's going to be later this evening and tomorrow morning in a foot or two of snow. UGH!!!!!!

3 suggestions:  If you could spray some thin oil into the starter nose it might help.  If you have thick oil like SAE30, it would put a lot of load on the starter.  A poor connection for the battery cables would also act the same way, check both ends of each cable.

[wallfish 18,932]

38 minutes ago, Retired Wrencher said:

John it is always something isn`t it.  I hope you can get to fire up.  

My life is always chock full of drama! The problem is the working hours so it doesn't leave enough time for everything else. Plus the older I get, the longer it takes to get $&!t done. Seriously considering retirement.

 

16 minutes ago, lynnmor said:

3 suggestions:  If you could spray some thin oil into the starter nose it might help.  If you have thick oil like SAE30, it would put a lot of load on the starter.  A poor connection for the battery cables would also act the same way, check both ends of each cable.

Thanks. Cables were done over the fall but that doesn't mean there can't be something. Sprayed some WD in there to try and wash it out. The oil thing might be an issue as I can't remember what I had for lunch let alone what weight oil was used when it was changed last. And yeah, that straight 30 gets thick like molasses in freezing temps so now I'm guessing it might be that 

[lynnmor 8,455]

40 minutes ago, wallfish said:

My life is always chock full of drama! The problem is the working hours so it doesn't leave enough time for everything else. Plus the older I get, the longer it takes to get $&!t done. Seriously considering retirement.

 

Thanks. Cables were done over the fall but that doesn't mean there can't be something. Sprayed some WD in there to try and wash it out. The oil thing might be an issue as I can't remember what I had for lunch let alone what weight oil was used when it was changed last. And yeah, that straight 30 gets thick like molasses in freezing temps so now I'm guessing it might be that 

I've been mostly retired for a number of years and each year has less time to get things done.

 

Ordinary WD-40 is a very poor lubricant it would be best to use something like gun oil or sewing machine oil.  Flushing out the gum with WD-40 may be OK but even then the base might keep out good oil.

[sqrlgtr 2,013]

44 minutes ago, lynnmor said:

Ordinary WD-40 is a very poor lubricant it would be best to use something like gun oil or sewing machine oil.  Flushing out the gum with WD-40 may be OK but even then the base might keep out good oil.

Paraffin base and will gum stuff up bad. I want use that stuff on anyting anymore

[sqrlgtr 2,013]

3 hours ago, wallfish said:

Guess I'm NOT ready!

I've been having some slow sluggish turnover on the 520-HC with 2 stage blower but it'll usually fire up. Fires right up easily all year long until it gets real cold out. Figured it was a weak battery so I bought a new one. Freezing temps and that thing will barley crank it over and even with a brand new battery fully charged. So, I hooked up some jumper cables to a running van thinking of the possibility of a bad / weak new battery. Well, I can see the headlights dim when cranking it over so I know there's plenty of juice. Appears like I need a new starter or to pull apart the old one and clean it up is in order. She cranked over much better once the starter was warmed up with a heat gun but what a PITA that's going to be later this evening and tomorrow morning in a foot or two of snow. UGH!!!!!!

My 12hp-8 No Name is same way and I done same as you, thought it was weak battery because it was pretty old. New battery didn't help went through all connections and cleaned/repaired didn't help. Got a  NOS Kohler starter with some stuff I traded on and it is exactly what I need but haven't got around to putting it on yet .

[adsm08 4,108]

2 hours ago, sqrlgtr said:

The cold weather really does bring out all the weak battery/starter problems to the surface.

 

Yeah it does.

 

Both my WHs have been starting fine, even after sitting all fall. The 855 had to get the belt re-tensioned this morning, and the Commando needed a shot of go-juice.