WHGuy413 2,772 #1 Posted April 26, 2019 Today I played hooky from work and did a few errands which included running to our local Toro dealer to get some new blades for my deck. I then grabbed some pieces and made a solid lift for my 753 not wanting to wait for a cable in the mail. Bud Andrews gave me the idea and it seems to work out great. Dodged some rain drops and went out with my trusty helper (Alex not Aiden this time) and turned over some dirt. Of course I then went to switch to my harrows and the pin for the fan gear musta broke cause I have no steering and that's where it stops turning. Oh well always something. 4 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 60,403 #3 Posted April 26, 2019 Sorry you had a little problem, but looks like you had fun! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHGuy413 2,772 #4 Posted April 27, 2019 46 minutes ago, 953 nut said: Sorry you had a little problem, but looks like you had fun! Still more to go. Always have fun with my horses. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronhatch 406 #5 Posted April 27, 2019 (edited) I gota say, that looks like a real mess.. What do you have up there. timber clay? It doesn't look anything like Illinois rich black dirt. Edited April 27, 2019 by ronhatch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,847 #6 Posted April 27, 2019 Hope all goes well. I remember when I was working never had enough time to do what I wanted to do. She definitely in the mud. Enjoy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHGuy413 2,772 #7 Posted April 27, 2019 8 hours ago, ronhatch said: I gota say, that looks like a real mess.. What do you have up there. timber clay? It doesn't look anything like Illinois rich black dirt. We have had rain almost every day for 2 weeks. Things are muddy. No clay here its Connecticut river valley dirt. Some of the best around. It just looks greasy due to the rain. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 9,554 #8 Posted April 27, 2019 Been down that road before with both the 702 and the 854. If you are using a regular roll pin, you can replace it and add a 1/8" (I think) pin inside once the larger one is installed - that helps to resist shock loading better. An even better fix is to use a heavy duty coiled pin - McMaster carries them. Bill 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHGuy413 2,772 #9 Posted April 30, 2019 On 4/27/2019 at 7:33 AM, ri702bill said: Been down that road before with both the 702 and the 854. If you are using a regular roll pin, you can replace it and add a 1/8" (I think) pin inside once the larger one is installed - that helps to resist shock loading better. An even better fix is to use a heavy duty coiled pin - McMaster carries them. Bill Thanks Bill! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
