TDF5G 2,051 #1 Posted January 6, 2017 (edited) We received our first substantial snow (enough to push with ) yesterday about 3" 3 1/2" here north of the KC area. So all day at work I was looking forward to playing in the snow with my B-100. Got home from work and parked in the street, put my insulated boots on and then couldn't get the garage door open, due to a busted spring. Finally got it up after a struggle. Then the died after firing up and would not re-start. SON OF A BISCUIT EATER!! So I checked the spark and then pulled fuel line to check fuel pump, both ok. So carb must need cleaning? How disappointing. My other worker is in the shed out back with rear discharge deck on it for leaf mulching and extra dozer blade and chains stored away in the back of the shed also. So I just pushed the B-100 back in the basement and grabbed the shovel. We a had a little pizza supper planned with my daughter and her boyfriend so I didn't mess with it any more last evening. The boyfriend showed up so I handed him a shovel and he helped me clear off part of the drive in front of the garage and sidewalk. Then as we are enjoying pizza, we could smell gas. I went down to check the , and saw that I didn't get the fuel line pushed all the way back on the carb and it had dripped a large puddle on the floor. Got that tended to right away and the house smells like gas now. All this on the coldest day of the year! We had about -8 this morning. AAARRGGGGHHH!! Stuff always happens at the wrong time, doesn't it? Ain't gonna have time to work on it until Sunday afternoon either. Forecast shows to be in 50s on Monday. Snow will be gone. Pushing snow with the is my favorite winter activity, other than staying in where it's warm. I'm not lodging a complaint. Things happen and I just thought I'd share my little story. You have to experience the to enjoy the , I reckon. Edited January 6, 2017 by TDF5G 16 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 26,568 #2 Posted January 6, 2017 Tough day @TDF5G, been there my self a time er 2 or 100+. Seems like if it ain't 1 thing it's 6. Probably a good thing that you can't get to the repairs right away. It some times works out better if you are able to walk away for a bit before you start repairing, it works that way for me at least. Gotta let the frustration die down a liitle. Good luck with every thing, I hope it's not too difficult. Hope today goes smoother. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,906 #3 Posted January 6, 2017 Been there, done that. As I tell my wife, "I'm not complaining, I just have to tell someone". She says I'm complaining. I feel your pain. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,345 #4 Posted January 6, 2017 Sorry to hear this. I was hoping to see some B-100 snow action. Maybe next snow fall. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vmen84 61 #5 Posted January 6, 2017 that sinks sorry to hear about your b-100 problems It hasn't even snowed enough in st louis to get my b-100 yet 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDF5G 2,051 #6 Posted January 6, 2017 38 minutes ago, T-Mo said: Sorry to hear this. I was hoping to see some B-100 snow action. Maybe next snow fall. Hope so! 41 minutes ago, rmaynard said: Been there, done that. As I tell my wife, "I'm not complaining, I just have to tell someone". She says I'm complaining. I feel your pain. Yes. You are right. Just wanted to share. I knew you guys would appreciate it. 56 minutes ago, achto said: Tough day @TDF5G, been there my self a time er 2 or 100+. Seems like if it ain't 1 thing it's 6. Probably a good thing that you can't get to the repairs right away. It some times works out better if you are able to walk away for a bit before you start repairing, it works that way for me at least. Gotta let the frustration die down a liitle. Good luck with every thing, I hope it's not too difficult. Hope today goes smoother. Not upset. Just disappointed more than anything. I enjoy doing repairs actually, I just prefer to do them at my convenience. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 26,568 #7 Posted January 6, 2017 29 minutes ago, TDF5G said: Not upset. Just disappointed more than anything. I enjoy doing repairs actually, I just prefer to do them at my convenience. I guess even a is allowed a sick day once & a while. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDF5G 2,051 #8 Posted January 6, 2017 10 minutes ago, achto said: I guess even a is allowed a sick day once & a while. Yes it sat in the basement most all summer. I did run it a few weeks ago. Seemed ok then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,510 #9 Posted January 6, 2017 You'll get it figured out , and we've all been there at some point or another ... Heck this is the place for Horse therapy ( keeps me sane anyways) is it not ! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,671 #10 Posted January 6, 2017 This is the perfect place to look for a little support! We all like to share in a persons joys and good times but real friends are there when we have an "off" day! I know that I've had those days too. Most of the time it is something simple that has caused the issue but as you said, it typically happens at the most inopportune time. Being able to go home from work and play in the snow with your horse takes you back to childhood experiences at that first snowfall. It also doesn't help that there are those of us on here from the north where snow is fairly common for about 5 months out of the year. But i know you'll get it figured out, back up and running, and ready for that next snowfall that comes in. My only request is that you get someone to take a picture of you pushing that white stuff because something tells you that your smile will be even a little bigger after overcoming this "hiccup". Thank you for sharing with us, hopefully we can be a little encouragement. How many people get the opportunity to have a pizza party in the gas station parking lot while a big rig is refilling the underground tanks? (or at least it smelled that way I'm sure) I'm going to go just for a second, this made me think of the time that I had a batch of really nasty old fuel. It was early in my marriage and home ownership. I had watched my uncle as a teen put his old fuel in an old orchard sprayer and use it to kill weeds around the foundation of the house. So, I thought, I'll just pour this along the foundation until it is gone, its only a couple f gallons. This was a bad idea for a myriad of reasons but what i found out was that the winter frost was coming out of the ground at the same time. There was a 3/4" space between the ground and foundation and that fuel went all the way to the footing. This was at the part of the foundation where the laundry room is located inside the house. Within a couple of hours the entire laundry room smelled like that old gas!!!!Can I tell you that my lovely young bride was more than a little upset when I finally had no choice but to come clean with her on what htat smell was. First she was ready to call the fire fighters to diagnose the problem, then she wanted to call the police to take me away, next she wanted to just call the ambulance to haul away what was left of me when she was finished. I had completely forgotten about that story until you shared your unfortunate event. We all have those stories that we wish we didn't have to tell but they are the fabric of our lives and we hope that someday we can look back and laugh a little like I am now. Today is the 16th anniversary of moving into this house and it is memories like that which make me happy to still be in the same house. Back on topic--When you get that horse out of sick bay, you'll have to post here what the deal was and make sure to get thsat door spring fixed so you can get it out of the stable next time it is needed. Good luck 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDF5G 2,051 #11 Posted January 6, 2017 (edited) Thank you all for the words of encouragement. I'll get it figured out. I've got a carb kit on the spare parts shelf and I've got a carb from an in progress overhaul I can borrow too. Just need time to get at it now. I envy you retired guys. Edited January 6, 2017 by TDF5G 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,510 #12 Posted January 6, 2017 See how much better you feel after letting it all out ... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDF5G 2,051 #13 Posted January 6, 2017 5 minutes ago, ACman said: See how much better you feel after letting it all out ... Always feel better after logging in to Red Square! Greatest forum ever! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,809 #14 Posted January 6, 2017 Always a bright side.....like neither yours or Jacks houses blew up when they were filled with gasoline fumes. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 4,879 #16 Posted January 7, 2017 TDF5G I fell your pain. Things do happen just you said. Mostly when you have to work for a living. There is never a enough time to do things you like to do or do the right way. = Time consuming. The thing is when you are on the other side of the clock you have the time. The 1057 Redo it took 3 times to put a fuel shut off on the tank. they all leaked. the second time was an OEM part that was a little rusty I took a chance on it. The rust should been the clue. These are obsolete now. So I put a straight fitting on it and put a cheap plastic shut off on it works. Hang in there better days are around the corner. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,939 #17 Posted January 7, 2017 21 hours ago, TDF5G said: couldn't get the garage door open, due to a busted spring. Garage door springs always break in the winter. I have the wind-up style. Mine break in the AM when I'm trying to leave for work! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MalMac 1,328 #18 Posted January 7, 2017 Wow I didn't even know Murphy left my house for awhile. For the most part he seems to live here on a regular basis. Been known to venture out occasionally though. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDF5G 2,051 #19 Posted January 9, 2017 On 1/7/2017 at 6:49 AM, MalMac said: Wow I didn't even know Murphy left my house for awhile. For the most part he seems to live here on a regular basis. Been known to venture out occasionally though. I'll send him back to ya! On 1/7/2017 at 6:38 AM, squonk said: Garage door springs always break in the winter. I have the wind-up style. Mine break in the AM when I'm trying to leave for work! Yep they do break at the wrong time. Mine are the coil type, one on each side for a single door. Last one that broke was many years ago. A loud noise woke me up in the middle of the night. Went to investigate and found nothing. Next morning, garage door wouldn't raise. Oh so that's what that noise was last night! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,809 #20 Posted January 9, 2017 BTW, those old door springs make excellent lift assist springs for you young'uns with a big left arm that still use a manual lift. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDF5G 2,051 #21 Posted January 12, 2017 I took advantage of the warm weather we had here yesterday. I replaced the garage door spring and put a carburetor (borrowed from another project) on the B-100. The carb is from a 12 HP C-121. The throttle chamber is slightly larger but I don't see any other difference. The throttle shaft is quite worn. It seems to run all right after some adjusting. It will get me by until I get a chance to overhaul the 10 HP carb. P.S. I bought some scented candles at the store also in case I stink up the house again with gas. Um......gasoline that is. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClassicTractorProfessor 5,262 #22 Posted January 13, 2017 Sorry to hear about your bad day. We all have those and just have to ride them out until better ones come along. I know all too well how things can break down at the worst possible times. Reminds me of last summer when my 1277 went down, I take care of several yards around town every year, and had just started on the biggest one, made about a half pass around when boom my connecting rod decides to turn itself into 5 pieces and make a nice hole in the side of the block, covering my right leg with oil in the process. So out came the push mower which really sucks for a yard that takes up 3 lots lol. Hope you can get yours up and going again before the next snowfall. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites