ebinmaine 63,823 #10826 Posted April 28, 2021 33 minutes ago, haydendavid380 said: Pretty easy to do? My 312 is constantly marking its territory. It's just the two axle seals and the brake shaft seal, correct? Hardest part is almost always getting the hubs removed. There are a few threads about how to do it. NO 3 jaw puller. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 60,495 #10827 Posted April 28, 2021 @OldWorkHorse that pretty blue paint is all torn up... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 60,495 #10828 Posted April 28, 2021 I’m spending some time playing in the shop... getting those floorboards back on. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krystolo 497 #10829 Posted April 28, 2021 Got the new fronts on Rosie. Lookin' good!! I love that the new spindles have bolts instead of retention rings. Seems much sturdier. They fit perfectly! Then took the rears off, and put them in the back of the car for drop off at the shop tomorrow. While the rear tires are off, decided to take off the attach-a-matic because the connector bar broke. Will drop off at the welder tomorrow. There was quite a lot of grease and gunk on it. Is this normal, or do I have a leak somewhere? Also worked on the snow plow some. Received the handle parts and got everything assembled. Need to figure out what to use for the "upper index rod" that goes from the triangular plate to the control handle/release thing. Tried a piece of wire, but it wasn't quite sturdy enough. Wonder if fine chain would work... Was also planning to replace the lower rod that holds the blade on, but that sucker is rusted on. I don't know what I'm going to do about that. The entire release and swivel mechanism is quite stiff, but it's difficult to see what's going on inside the head, and I can't get the main bolt out (seems to be rusted in) to be able to clean and grease everything. Advice? 3 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldWorkHorse 3,018 #10830 Posted April 28, 2021 15 minutes ago, pullstart said: @OldWorkHorse that pretty blue paint is all torn up... Haha yeah it was a sample paint. Once I'm done drilling holes into her I'll break her apart one more time and paint everything again b4 final assembly. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldWorkHorse 3,018 #10831 Posted April 28, 2021 (edited) 7 minutes ago, krystolo said: Rosie. Lookin' good!! I like the stack! Def won't be getting smoke in your face anymore. Just watch for trees 🌳! Edited April 28, 2021 by OldWorkHorse 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 6,963 #10832 Posted April 28, 2021 6 minutes ago, krystolo said: Need to figure out what to use for the "upper index rod" that goes from the triangular plate to the control handle/release thing. I think I saw on Red Square that someone said that the wire hangers that are used to support an acoustical/ dropped ceiling frame works well...they are pretty stiff wire... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krystolo 497 #10833 Posted April 28, 2021 @OldWorkHorse I did run under a low branch, and thought it was a goner. I kinda jumped off the side of the tractor because I thought I was going to be clobbered by a hot stack crashing down on me. The stack held fast, but I learned my lesson! 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krystolo 497 #10834 Posted April 28, 2021 3 minutes ago, Horse Newbie said: I think I saw on Red Square that someone said that the wire hangers that are used to support an acoustical/ dropped ceiling frame works well...they are pretty stiff wire... Good idea!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldWorkHorse 3,018 #10835 Posted April 28, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, krystolo said: @OldWorkHorse I did run under a low branch, and thought it was a goner. I kinda jumped off the side of the tractor because I thought I was going to be clobbered by a hot stack crashing down on me. The stack held fast, but I learned my lesson! Well glad it didn't come toppling down on you! Just got to be careful don't hook a branch and crack the engine block. May wanna bring a pruner with ya haha Edited April 28, 2021 by OldWorkHorse 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 60,495 #10836 Posted April 28, 2021 @krystolo that front end looks great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 60,495 #10837 Posted April 28, 2021 I think it’s time for a night ride.. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,198 #10838 Posted April 28, 2021 (edited) 44 minutes ago, krystolo said: what to use for the "upper index rod" that goes from the triangular plate to the control handle/release thing 9 wire bent into a 'flat Z' ... or garage door cable. https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/utility--amp-brace-wire-9-ga-3615650? Edited April 28, 2021 by Jeff-C175 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krystolo 497 #10839 Posted April 28, 2021 18 minutes ago, pullstart said: @krystolo that front end looks great! Thanks! Tell Rylee that I appreciate all of her hard work! 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 36,238 #10840 Posted April 28, 2021 10 hours ago, Jeff-C175 said: garage door cable 's what I use for blade index and for rear lift cables. They come a nice crimped loop on one end and I use a cable clamp to form the other loop. Garage Door Torsion Spring Cable - 7 Ft Door - Buy Online - Waynedaltonparts.com 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,681 #10841 Posted April 28, 2021 It’s been awhile since I had any wrench time on a horse but today it happened...the coil was only firing on one cylinder consistently in the M18 going into winter. While we were on the last trip, I ordered a new one and today it was installed. It seems to work as it should. I’ll keep you posted as we get into mowing season😉 3 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,329 #10842 Posted April 28, 2021 17 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Oddly enough no. This one was already painted black. It already had a fair amount of rust under the crust/paint so I sanded it down She washed and painted it. The rust would have match cinnamon, the black is kind of out of place. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,823 #10843 Posted April 28, 2021 6 minutes ago, Lee1977 said: The rust would have match cinnamon, the black is kind of out of place. I ain't into rust..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greentored 3,201 #10844 Posted April 29, 2021 (edited) Been awhile fellas, life is nuts right now, but the stable report as follows: Hoss continues to do his work flawlessly and looks pretty doing it Lil booger 655 got a new mower deck wheel and is holding down yard duty at home beautifully. Lawn Duty 1277 got the K341 swap late last fall- it is taking care of the acre at the weekend place and throws grass about 4 miles- day and night compared to the hurting 12hp. Ol Smoky 701 is on garden disc duty and continues to give random issues but promised me he will hang in there til he can be torn down and redone correctly. The B-1 bomber got new bumpers and ammo can toolbox rack, a complete ignition overhaul from A to Z, a later model fuel tank under the rear to carry extra fuel, and a new set of bearings and seals in the trans. It continues to hit the trails, creek beds, rock crawls and hill climbs on a regular basis and has suffered ZERO mechanical issues. A true testament to just how dang tough these machines were built! Looking SO forward to putting some faces with names next month- I am BIG SHOW BOUND, baby!!! Edited April 29, 2021 by Greentored 8 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krystolo 497 #10845 Posted April 29, 2021 I got the snow plow squared away. Ended up using some braided wire cable (is that what you meant by garage door cable?) with little clamps to hold it on. Put a bunch of silicone spray around the head and it moves freely now. Yay! Took off the rear tires and delivered to the shop, but they reported back that they are super rusty and the new tires won't hold air. Bummer. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 24,461 #10846 Posted April 29, 2021 23 minutes ago, krystolo said: Took off the rear tires and delivered to the shop, but they reported back that they are super rusty and the new tires won't hold air. Bummer. Tubes… 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldWorkHorse 3,018 #10847 Posted April 29, 2021 Started putting the K301 back together on the 1257Heavy 4 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,823 #10848 Posted April 29, 2021 4 minutes ago, OldWorkHorse said: Started putting the K301 back together on the 1257Heavy Steve you're gonna want that voltage regulator up at the top of the starter generator. Makes it so you can access the wiring. That rig is lookin good! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,370 #10849 Posted April 29, 2021 Well I got some " bling " for my 857 Special Edition. Did I mention I am really starting to love this little tractor ? Thanks @Wheel Horse 3D 3 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldWorkHorse 3,018 #10850 Posted April 29, 2021 7 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Steve you're gonna want that voltage regulator up at the top of the starter generator. Makes it so you can access the wiring. That rig is lookin good! Can't won't fit between the fuel tank and top of starter. I'll just have to work a little harder lol. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
