Maxwell-8 4,270 #13526 Posted November 14, 2021 2 hours ago, JoeM said: Looks like a gangster flanked by a couple hit men! The sure have the 'scars' for it haha 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy N. 1,908 #13527 Posted November 14, 2021 16 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Odd as it sounds I'd be into that. All our seats are flat on the fender with no springs. I did that in order to drive the tractor around the house to put in the garage. It actually wasn't that bad of a drvie. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,086 #13528 Posted November 14, 2021 13 minutes ago, Andy N. said: I did that in order to drive the tractor around the house to put in the garage. It actually wasn't that bad of a drvie. We keep ours without any suspension because the rough forest surface tosses a driver around quite a bit. Even at very slow speeds the seat can tilt to one side if it has springs which can make things interesting. No springs, reduced tilt and tossing. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,146 #13529 Posted November 14, 2021 (edited) Not done but guess I need to get on it. Think I need a new belt??. One thing I do not like about the cyclovac (currently hooked up to this tractor) is the extreme noise. i have to wear ear muffs and I can't hear things happening with the WH like a belt in this bad shape. Edited November 14, 2021 by pfrederi 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 10,590 #13530 Posted November 14, 2021 28 minutes ago, pfrederi said: Not done but guess I need to get on it. Think I need a new belt??. One thing I do not like about the cyclovac (currently hooked up to this tractor) is the extreme noise. i have to wear ear muffs and I can't hear things happening with the WH like a belt in this bad shape. Um, yeah, I think that belt might be EOL! I wish I'd had guidance on this 50 years ago, but for the last 15 or so I use ear protection at all times when running equipment except for an occasional "lift one cover" to listen for odd noises. My Dad, after decades spent as an engineer on factory floors, ended up hardly able to hear anything by his 70's. Pick your preference. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,086 #13531 Posted November 14, 2021 54 minutes ago, Handy Don said: I wish I'd had guidance on this 50 years ago, but for the last 15 or so I use ear protection at all times when running equipment except for an occasional "lift one cover" to listen for odd noises Ill second that for the most part. We run quiet mufflers so I don't use ear protection while just driving the tractors but I do for many other machines or tools. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnymag3 2,441 #13532 Posted November 14, 2021 I love BOOM TUBES....but at 62 years of age....I try to keep one of my senses intact If its too loud....you are too old...Thats what I was told...... Big pipes, open headers Worked at 20, and 30 and 40...but then I got smarter....then at 50 liked the boom tubes...kept my distance.....Now I use Thumpers because im old... 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 10,590 #13533 Posted November 14, 2021 5 minutes ago, johnnymag3 said: I love BOOM TUBES....but at 62 years of age....I try to keep one of my senses intact If its too loud....you are too old...Thats what I was told...... Big pipes, open headers Worked at 20, and 30 and 40...but then I got smarter....then at 50 liked the boom tubes...kept my distance.....Now I use Thumpers because im old... You've been given bad advice. If it's too loud, you are steadily grinding away at your hearing so that when you GET old, you'll not hear the tractor but nor will you make out what your grandchildren are saying to you. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregor 4,838 #13534 Posted November 14, 2021 50 years in the back of a bowling center. Several $$$$$$$$$ in hearing aids, and I can hear everything I want to, and some things I don't. 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy N. 1,908 #13535 Posted November 15, 2021 Got the snow blade mounted on the 418-A today before being called on an unexpected work trip to L.A. 9 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro 1,027 #13536 Posted November 15, 2021 Picked up a cool little WheelHorse Work Horse today. It has a 11hp flat head Briggs and Stratton and tiny deck maybe 36”? I don’t know the plan with it yet……lol 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 24,118 #13537 Posted November 15, 2021 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 6,859 #13538 Posted November 15, 2021 4 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,713 #13539 Posted November 15, 2021 9 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said: 3 minutes ago, Horse Newbie said: I second the motion... Don 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,713 #13540 Posted November 15, 2021 12 minutes ago, TonyToro said: tiny deck maybe 36 Maybe... but don't mock the little guy... Those little engines and decks will work their little hiney's off... Don 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro 1,027 #13541 Posted November 15, 2021 16 minutes ago, TonyToro said: Picked up a cool little WheelHorse Work Horse today. It has a 11hp flat head Briggs and Stratton and tiny deck maybe 36”? I don’t know the plan with it yet……lol Ok..ok….I’ll get pictures tomorrow. 👍😂 1 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 6,859 #13542 Posted November 15, 2021 1 minute ago, TonyToro said: Ok..ok….I’ll get pictures tomorrow. 👍😂 I’m in the middle of a 1984 Work Horse GT-1600 Refresh right now… 2 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,713 #13543 Posted November 15, 2021 3 minutes ago, Horse Newbie said: I’m in the middle of a 1984 Work Horse GT-1600 Refresh right now… I've been sneaking around that thread for a while... observing!!! Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnymag3 2,441 #13544 Posted November 15, 2021 (edited) Going to do a Frame up Resto on my 417 A Next week......getting all the goodies within reach Starting with a new frame......and going from there Edited November 15, 2021 by johnnymag3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 10,706 #13545 Posted November 15, 2021 3 hours ago, johnnymag3 said: Going to do a Frame up Resto on my 417 A Next week......getting all the goodies within reach If you can do it in a week, I for one will be impressed! I'm joking of course- I know what you meant. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,630 #13546 Posted November 15, 2021 10 hours ago, TonyToro said: Ok..ok….I’ll get pictures tomorrow. 👍😂 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,270 #13547 Posted November 15, 2021 I am sorry @ebinmaine, got distracted on my side project (compressor). Which the compressor didn't like haha Always wanted these nice looking hitches our vendors sell. But figured shipping to Europe would be more then what they ask for their receiverhitches. So I made one today with steel I had laying around. more then strong enough for what I needed. The 4 bolts needed, costed me 5$ just the bolt, no nuts or washers. they claim inflation here is "only" 2,6%. But sure feels a lot higher. The hitch still will have to be finalized and painted. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,713 #13548 Posted November 15, 2021 5 hours ago, 953 nut said: Wow... just... wow... ... Don 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,713 #13549 Posted November 15, 2021 16 hours ago, TonyToro said: Ok..ok….I’ll get pictures tomorrow. 👍😂 ... Don 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,086 #13550 Posted November 15, 2021 3 hours ago, Maxwell-8 said: 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
