davem1111 1,932 #16201 Posted July 4, 2022 32 minutes ago, Snoopy11 said: Well.. I mean... I could... eh... 'keep' a couple of them for you... Don 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro Jr. 1,155 #16202 Posted July 5, 2022 Yesterday me and my dad and his friend wired up the Flashing lights I put on my C-145. We had to make custom brackets so we could use the old holes in the fender. My dad didn’t want to drill new holes in the fender. All the wires are hidden except the ones that come from the lights those go under the fender but the rest is hidden. We made a custom light switch panel for the two switches that control the rear lights. They’re super bright and they are only using like 4 amps to flash. These lights are Whelen ION lights. I’ll use them mostly when I’m snowblowing and backing up in the dark. (And yes i know I still have tire chains on, it gives me traction when I’m in the garden) IMG_0552.MOV IMG_0539.MOV 4 5 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick3478 371 #16203 Posted July 5, 2022 (edited) New clutch pulley on 314 this afternoon. The whirr was turning into a roar. I've been oiling it, but there's only so much you can do once the seal is worn out. Wish they'd put more grease in or something, but what the heck it's 28 years old. And while I had it apart, found that the drive belt has been riding on the wrong side of the bottom guard for who-knows-how-long. Don't know how that even happens, nice and shiny, but the belt still looks fine so back together the way it's supposed to be. Hosed it down and rode around the yard to dry off, quieter now, ready for next job. Edited July 5, 2022 by Rick3478 correct typo 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,555 #16204 Posted July 5, 2022 Rylee helped me get a couple down from the rack tonight, before our 2 mile trip to town for fireworks… she needed a little traction aide to get me rolling on the not driving forward or backward fork truck. 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blasterdad 2,535 #16205 Posted July 5, 2022 Finished the C-120's fuel pump, made a good rebuilt pump out of parts from 2 bad ones, new fuel lines, new filter, & new tank grommet. Top belt guide was shot, replaced it with a small Idler pulley, works awesome. Running like new & ready to mow. One of the C-81's got a new shifter boot, her choke cable fixed & a much needed bath. Dropped the mid mount grader blade & returned her to mowing duty with a freshly serviced 36' RD deck & new belts. Now I can focus more on my friends C-160 11 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 24,093 #16206 Posted July 5, 2022 Fit the snow blade to the E 141… Perfect fit with the rear battery tray mounts… Took it off for remainder of summer train pulling duties… 5 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EB-80/8inPA 1,513 #16207 Posted July 5, 2022 23 hours ago, TonyToro Jr. said: Yesterday me and my dad and his friend wired up the Flashing lights I put on my C-145. Love those disco lights. Nice! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 24,093 #16208 Posted July 6, 2022 Put some of the black back in the C 105 Black Hood… Rattle can Rustoleum satin black… 9 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 24,093 #16209 Posted July 7, 2022 Oiled up the yard art… 10 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OutdoorEnvy 1,401 #16210 Posted July 8, 2022 Still putting in some woods cruising time for engine break in after the rebuild on the k241...the brick red patina of the C100 is growing on me...the red goes well with the green woods... 7 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 10,558 #16211 Posted July 8, 2022 I fully understand @ebinmaine's story. Mine is from the other side. Several of you know that my niece and nephew asked me to help them find a solid, reliable mower for their acre in New Jersey (they recently moved from west Texas with their four children and finances are tight). I found one, went through it to be sure all was well and readied it for delivery. Today, with a lot of hours behind the wheel being closely followed by a red tractor and then an empty trailer, I delivered it as a gift to them. They were kinda stunned. Gave some basic lessons in starting and operating, went through the original manuals that I got with it, impressed on them the importance of safe usage and regular maintence, and left them mowing the lawn. I'm tired but very happy. 3 9 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ineedanother 1,365 #16212 Posted July 8, 2022 12 minutes ago, Handy Don said: I fully understand @ebinmaine's story. Mine is from the other side. Several of you know that my niece and nephew asked me to help them find a solid, reliable mower for their acre in New Jersey (they recently moved from west Texas with their four children and finances are tight). I found one, went through it to be sure all was well and readied it for delivery. Today, with a lot of hours behind the wheel being closely followed by a red tractor and then an empty trailer, I delivered it as a gift to them. They were kinda stunned. Gave some basic lessons in starting and operating, went through the original manuals that I got with it, impressed on them the importance of safe usage and regular maintence, and left them mowing the lawn. I'm tired but very happy. You have my vote to win the day. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davem1111 1,932 #16213 Posted July 8, 2022 19 minutes ago, ineedanother said: You have my vote to win the day. 32 minutes ago, Handy Don said: I fully understand @ebinmaine's story. Mine is from the other side. Several of you know that my niece and nephew asked me to help them find a solid, reliable mower for their acre in New Jersey (they recently moved from west Texas with their four children and finances are tight). I found one, went through it to be sure all was well and readied it for delivery. Today, with a lot of hours behind the wheel being closely followed by a red tractor and then an empty trailer, I delivered it as a gift to them. They were kinda stunned. Gave some basic lessons in starting and operating, went through the original manuals that I got with it, impressed on them the importance of safe usage and regular maintence, and left them mowing the lawn. I'm tired but very happy. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy N. 1,891 #16214 Posted July 10, 2022 Undercoated the 42" SD deck with POR-15 before putting it back in service. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ineedanother 1,365 #16215 Posted July 10, 2022 Received a side case and axle from daveoman1966 (haven't figured out how to link a user yet) Inching closer to a c-160 resto... 8 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 24,093 #16216 Posted July 10, 2022 1 minute ago, ineedanother said: haven't figured out how to link a user yet Just put an @ before the name and it will pull up the names, just tap on the name and it will appear in a blue box… @ineedanother 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monstrosity 917 #16217 Posted July 10, 2022 Got the mowing deck on. Need to replace a bearing in the one pulley for the main belt. Also need to fabricate a PTO lever, I've been bringing most of my tools to the hosue as they are scattered between locations (fire department, storage, second job) Cut, drilled mounting holes, and painted belt drive cover. Still chiseling the concrete out of the one rim.... really kicking my butt and I have an electric chisel too..... 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,037 #16218 Posted July 10, 2022 @Rick3478 that clutch pulley , is not more grease, its the CORRECT GREASE , if you are referring to the inner NEEDLE BEARING , excessive grease slings onto the clutch face . a rated HI TEMP / ANTI SLING GREASE , like lucas extra hd chassis grease , silences whining / noisy bearings . only a suggestion , all 8 of my deck / mule drive bearings 6203 are the cleaned out original . grease , and did hi temp change over . also pto drive cone needle bearing , no noise or failures . same set up on 3 horses , solid / smooth / very quiet . pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick3478 371 #16219 Posted July 10, 2022 40 minutes ago, peter lena said: @Rick3478 that clutch pulley , is not more grease, its the CORRECT GREASE , if you are referring to the inner NEEDLE BEARING , excessive grease slings onto the clutch face . a rated HI TEMP / ANTI SLING GREASE , like lucas extra hd chassis grease , silences whining / noisy bearings . only a suggestion , all 8 of my deck / mule drive bearings 6203 are the cleaned out original . grease , and did hi temp change over . also pto drive cone needle bearing , no noise or failures . same set up on 3 horses , solid / smooth / very quiet . pete 314 clutch is a 7451 sealed ball idler. I'm not aware of replacement seals, do you have a source/method? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EB-80/8inPA 1,513 #16220 Posted July 10, 2022 (edited) On 4/24/2022 at 11:01 PM, balconio said: Today I used the 2k lb Superwinch to pull tree limbs and brush out of my back woods. The lawn is still pretty soft and wet so i parked on a small hill and winched across the wet ground. Love having a winch... I had very little traction attempting to pull brush in reverse even with ATV tires and wheel weights, but with the winch I was able to stand on the brake pedal and pull everything out no problem. I hate vines they're the worst, and the previous owner of this property let them get completely out of hand. https://youtube.com/shorts/kA95sH6n3_0?feature=share Placing some dead weights, like wet towels, over that cable might not be a bad idea. Then again, the tractor would probably start sliding before you got close to the cable’s yield point. IDK. @ebinmaineis pretty good with this kind of stuff. Edited July 10, 2022 by EB-80/8inPA Not sure how I landed back in April! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,844 #16221 Posted July 10, 2022 953 soon to be a 1453 with a .020" over bored K321 6 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,441 #16222 Posted July 10, 2022 27 minutes ago, squonk said: What’s on it for rear tires? They look super heavy duty like truck tires. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,844 #16223 Posted July 10, 2022 6-70LT Tires! 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 26,504 #16224 Posted July 10, 2022 (edited) Had my Raider 12 out for some exercise this morning. Probably the last time that I will be able to get through the pumpkin patch with the cultivator, they are really growing fast now. Pumpkins seem to be doing well. Patch looks real purty with all of the blooms. After a hard morning's work out, my Raider got to enjoy some spa time. Fully groomed & ready to go to a show next week. Edited July 11, 2022 by Achto 4 12 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,037 #16225 Posted July 10, 2022 @Rick3478 https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=wheel+horse+pto+inner+needle+bearing&qpvt=WHEEL+HORSE+PTO+INNER+NEEDLE+BEARING&tsc=ImageHoverTitle&form=IGRE&first=1 you are talking about the outer bearing , I was talking about the inner bearing , sorry about not defining that .the inner bearing carries the horizontal cone load the outer bearing handles the pto lever engagement hand off . site pictures explain it all , that grease is made for hi loading temps , also anti sling , so a little goes a long way , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
