Sparky-(Admin) 23,247 #24301 Posted Tuesday at 08:29 PM 9 hours ago, c-series don said: @Sparky Please don’t do that Mike, because when I add it to my collection I’d like it to be all original still!😂 Don’t worry! This one is staying original, plastic fenders and all. 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,247 #24302 Posted Tuesday at 11:00 PM I thought the bearing grease covered front wheels on my C-85 were a bear to clean…I was WRONG! The grass stains on the rear wheels was so much harder to get off. Eventually using a toothbrush, Simple Green and Dawn dish soap I prevailed! 1 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,957 #24303 Posted Tuesday at 11:15 PM Cleaning up nicely 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 3,322 #24304 Posted Tuesday at 11:25 PM I pulled the Commando's fuel pump apart looking for the source of fuel in the oil. It seemed to me that it had been going through fuel rather quickly, and had started running poorly just recently. I moved it after setting the points the other day and fuel/oil just puked out of the valve cover vent slit. Drained the oil (needed changed anyway) and found my missing fuel. Tore the carb out and found no sealing issues with the needle. Took the pump out and apart, found a bad spot in the diaphragm. This month is getting too expensive. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vogli 86 #24305 Posted yesterday at 12:18 AM My steering has been a bit iffy for a while...and just recently, I found I was unable to steer left. Today I finally took the time to look at it. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 11,411 #24306 Posted 22 hours ago 14 hours ago, vogli said: My steering has been a bit iffy for a while...and just recently, I found I was unable to steer left. Today I finally took the time to look at it. yes this happened quite often to those early steering fan gears! I have a spare 701 fan gear as i just want to have insurance! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 42,108 #24307 Posted 22 hours ago I've repaired a few by vee crinding and welding the cast iron ends back on and then adding a thin steel plate across the top that is drilled and tapped to the center piece with two cap screws and bolted thru the plate, the end pieces, and the frame. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,921 #24308 Posted 22 hours ago 12 minutes ago, Lane Ranger said: yes this happened quite often to those early steering fan gears! I have a spare 701 fan gear as i just want to have insurance! 3 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: I've repaired a few by vee crinding and welding the cast iron ends back on and then adding a thin steel plate across the top that is drilled and tapped to the center piece with two cap screws and bolted thru the plate, the end pieces, and the frame. Are these different from a newer stronger style? Other than originality can other model pillow blocks be used? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,298 #24309 Posted 22 hours ago @Sparky noting your clean up on c-85 also have one of those , if you want to really enhance liquid dawn , use it with HOT WATER , my wife regularly leaves me the worst pyrex bake dishes , kettle on stove , liquid soap in dish / whatever , add hot water , like a stainless scrub pad , and a metal spatula , the worst bake on , breaks down , and disappears . bring it , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 28,521 #24310 Posted 22 hours ago Hooked up the trailer to the A-60 and hauled a couple of littles around by the beach yesterday... good fun!!! IMG_6847.mov 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,845 #24311 Posted 20 hours ago It's barely getting into the 90's so I replaced the worn bearings and leaking seals in the two stage in case the snow is right around the corner. I had some Ace International red that was dark and didn't gloss at all. I went back to Ace and bought more that had the same part number but a bright red cap, it was real close to Toro red and worked well. 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 14,104 #24312 Posted 19 hours ago 18 hours ago, Sparky said: grass stains on the rear wheels Who knew grass stains were such a great paint preservative?! 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,921 #24313 Posted 19 hours ago 32 minutes ago, lynnmor said: getting into the 90's And next week where I'll be the mornings will be in the mid 40s. 😮 I might need a parka! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,957 #24314 Posted 18 hours ago When fixing up my boat, I had about 12 gallons of 6 year old gas. I designated the 416-8 as the machine to burn the old stuff, and it’s been actually running pretty well with this stuff in it. Anyway, just about used it all up, looking forward to giving the ole machine some fresh stuff. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,247 #24315 Posted 18 hours ago 10 minutes ago, nylyon said: When fixing up my boat, I had about 12 gallons of 6 year old gas. I designated the 416-8 as the machine to burn the old stuff, and it’s been actually running pretty well with this stuff in it. Anyway, just about used it all up, looking forward to giving the ole machine some fresh stuff. Did you dilute it some with fresh? Or add anything to the gas? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ranger 1,803 #24316 Posted 18 hours ago Wife filmed me on the C161, using it to move some organic horse exhaust residue 💩💩💩into a tidier pile. att.L6F5u4DmgN6xiVpmbebhMDvjtwZ4oXCAV_vQ9Nx-41k.mp4 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,957 #24317 Posted 18 hours ago 16 minutes ago, Sparky said: Did you dilute it some with fresh? Or add anything to the gas? Diluting is for sissies. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,908 #24318 Posted 18 hours ago On 8/11/2025 at 9:35 PM, nylyon said: Just fill the inside with Flexi Seal and send it Fixed! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,908 #24319 Posted 18 hours ago On 8/10/2025 at 7:21 PM, ebinmaine said: Trina's 867 Pigpen and my Tecumsehorse are both in the new workshop space for engine swaps. The 867 will be a Kohler 8 HP direct swap. My tractor will be a fair amount more complicated. The OHV160 will be changed to a Briggs Vanguard 20 HP V twin engine. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,845 #24320 Posted 17 hours ago 2 hours ago, ebinmaine said: And next week where I'll be the mornings will be in the mid 40s. 😮 I might need a parka! OK, I'll bite. Hiking up what mountain? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,921 #24321 Posted 17 hours ago 10 minutes ago, lynnmor said: OK, I'll bite. Hiking up what mountain? The plan is Little Spencer. LOTS of rock 🪨 rope 🪢🧗♀️ and ladders 🪜 Little Spencer Mountain, near Moosehead Lake – Maine by Foot https://share.google/j2Nd8jkZ0mssTVE43 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,921 #24322 Posted 17 hours ago @squonk Gonna be a few even for BBT on these. Vacation next week. See above. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,921 #24323 Posted 17 hours ago 1 hour ago, nylyon said: I had about 12 gallons of 6 year old gas Non ethanol? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,957 #24324 Posted 16 hours ago 11 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Non ethanol? Haha, no, but it did have Stabil in it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MainelyWheelhorse 1,579 #24325 Posted 15 hours ago (edited) Today was paint prep, I primed and smoothed everything i could reach. I also finished up the Air Filter cover. I lucked out with a new Filter instructions sticker that was identical to the old one. It was in the new stickers I got for the M12. Next up, I have a half gallon of Rust Oleum IH Red for it to try out in my new paint gun. What is the setup you paint guys use for a Home Depot Husky gravity feed paint gun, with Rust Oleum IH red implement paint? Edited 15 hours ago by MainelyWheelhorse 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites