Winter Project

[cheesy]

A few years back I wrote that I would chronicle, more or less, the rebuilding of an old Toro 910 riding mower. That time is now. Btw, Mrs. C pointed out that the tires are flat, but not on the bottom.:lol:
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The backstory is that we got this from my sister when she moved from Wisconsin to Wyoming. We've had the little poop for close to twenty years and I think it has been parked outside for almost seventeen due to a broken clutch spring. Actually a belt tensioner spring that I could probably find at TSC for $1.29. It also had what my sister called a 'built in beer break'. Three quarters through a lawn mowing it would just quit and you could separate shoulder trying to get it restarted, unless you took that 15 minute break. Then it would start on the first pull. So, either a failing coil or condenser. It's getting an electronic ignition upgrade anyway.

Anywho, Mrs. C is uncomfortable running the Deere D120. It's too big and scary. So, she wants this one fixed and she'll mow when I'm away, once she has retired(Jan. 8, 2016).:tup:

It's in the garage now, awaiting my return from an extended work trip to LA.>:
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I plan to get a lot more done in the garage over the winter because I finally broke down and bought one of these.
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[Weldangrind]

The most important takeaway was Mrs. C's impending retirement. Congrats, Mrs. C!

I'll be following this rebuild for sure. Your shop is a little too tidy for my liking, but I forgive you.

Please give details about the heater.

[cheesy]

Yup, she finally set the date last week. Staying another year for another ten bucks a month on her pension wasn't worth the headache her profession has become.

I will try to rectify the situation in the shop. Shouldn't be to hard to manage.

The heater is propane, 50,000-80,000 btu. Supposed to be able to heat up to 2000 sq ft. If it can do half that, I will be working in shorts and t-shirt this winter. I'm going to snag the 20lb bottle from the trailer for now. It's been on there since 2010 and it is still close to full.

[katoranger]

What does that mower have under the hood? I may have some parts here.

[Weldangrind]

Is that heater good for an enclosed space?

[Bruce's]

It looks like a typical mr heater like they sell at princess auto weldangrind ,you can check out the owners manual on their site to see if it will work for you .I have a mr heater torpedo propane heater ,works fantastic but must be vented which is fine in my old garbage garage .The one cheese has is radiant ,no hydro required ,does work really well under the right conditions .

[Bruce's]

I should mention that where I live I can refill a 20 lb propane for $10-11.00 bucks at cosco and in my heater that is about 10 hours of heat at mid or higher setting .I had the same size in diesel -kerosene model ,the jug of kero was $27.00 and wouldn't fill the heater so probably needed 1.5 jugs ,and lasted the same hours as a single propane tank .The kero unit can be installed with a thermostat so it turns itself on and off ,but unfortunately you can't do that with my propane model .

[cheesy]

Is that heater good for an enclosed space?

Manual recommends some ventilation. So I crank open one of the windows and crack the service door a bit. By the time I'm ready to use it, maybe my son in laws' tires will be out of my garage and I can actually get to the service door.

Kato-All I can tell you is that it is an approximately 30 year old B & S flat head with the automatic choke and a bad crankcase gasket. It will be two weeks before I get back home to get started on it.

Bruce-Thanks for the info on what I can expect to get out of a tank. I'll still have my oil-filled radiant heater* for a backup if I plan poorly.



*If you are 3 foot away from it, you're hot. If you are 3.5 foot from it, you're cold.

[jct842]

I have an old mower with a twin briggs with a coffee break and near as i can tell it is valves. And it was really abused bad before I got it

Scored a rear engine JD 4 years ago so the yardman has been parked since.

[Bruce's]

Get yourself the heater I have and because of the blower your whole shop will be warm .It is a bit noisy but I only run it a few minutes at a time then shut it off as I am scared to death of it lighting up my 1920's wood floor ,saw dust insulation crappy ass garage .

[Weldangrind]

I've found that a small fan behind a radiant oil heater helps a lot. I'm thinking about building a sheet metal shroud for it, to force all of the fan air through the heater.

[cheesy]

Get yourself the heater I have and because of the blower your whole shop will be warm .It is a bit noisy but I only run it a few minutes at a time then shut it off as I am scared to death of it lighting up my 1920's wood floor ,saw dust insulation crappy ass garage .

I was considering that one, too. It was the same price, but opted for the radiant one because of the noise. My garage is attached to the house, so there would have been complaints.

[Weldangrind]

I've found that a small fan behind a radiant oil heater helps a lot. I'm thinking about building a sheet metal shroud for it, to force all of the fan air through the heater.

I should have clarified that I meant an electric raidiant oil heater, for those who aren't familiar.

[bogieboy]

had to laugh at the comment of the d120 being too big and scary... as a deere tech, that's about the smallest I work on....LOL

[cheesy]

I fired up the heater for grins on Saturday.:)
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It was in the sixties so it wasn't needed, just curious. Wow, does it put out the heat. I maybe having the overhead door full open just to regulate the temp in the garage.

(Note to self. Don't put face close to burner while lighting.):ohno:

[FastDoc]

That's a good way to save money from needing to get your eyebrows waxed LOL. The Midwest appears to have been having a pretty warm autumn so far. I hope it continues, but my guess is the big storm in Denver is heading that way. Don't put your heater away LOL

[cheesy]

Got some stuff done today on the little tractor. :tup:

Amongst the walnut shells, mud dauber nests, cob webs, and dried up crud, I found an engine.:) Hood and deck are off. The deck is going to need some serious sheet metal work and lotsa welding. The short block is in the process of being pulled. Carb and cylinder head, along with some other bits, went through the ultra sonic cleaner. I had to cut the belts off and found all the idler and tension pulleys rusted solid.:ohno:

Found the fuel tank to be beyond my willingness to repair, so ordered a brand spanking new one. Also ordered a gasket kit for the engine and a rebuild kit for the carb.

The little bugger is a lot older than I thought. 1968/9 and the engine already had the Briggs & Stratton electronic ignition upgrade. Toro spec'd it.:yay:

I stopped at pulling the engine because I need a puller to pull the drive pulley from the shaft. All my pullers are in my box at the shop. So a trip was needed to our favorite store, Harbor Freight, for some new pullers. (how many times were variations of the word 'pull' used in this paragraph?):hehe:

Probably will have the engine off and in the back of the pick up before it's turkey time.

[Weldangrind]

Pictures man!

[cheesy]

Pictures man!
You asked for it.;)

Where I left off yesterday.
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The boogered deck.
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Looking down the fuel tank. There is a good 30mm of dried out fuel in it.
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Bottom of the tank starting to separate.
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I flipped it up on the backside to work on the underside. Every one of the pulleys are frozen. There are two 6200 series bearings under the big red pulley. Every thing else is a bronze bushing. Tie rod has been broken and repaired in the past. Bent now. Will probably fab a new one.
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After yanking the front axle, I lowered the frame on my cycle jack so I can move it around the garage.
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Gonna pull the rear axle/diff and trans tomorrow. So far, the parts list has grown from the fuel tank and gasket kits to include three belts, new springs, two 6200 series bearings, tires, bushings as needed, Drive chain and probably a new seat. This little beast was only made for two years so most, if not all, model specific parts are unavailable. And I haven't even looked at the deck yet.

A bit more research done before I hit the turkey puts this as a definite 1968, model number 57051. The 1969 Toro 910 had electric start. Still trying to locate a downloadable manual for it but did find parts lists on a couple of mower parts websites.

So, there you have it.

[Weldangrind]

An electric start transplant would be so nice! I was working on a Cadet 75 as a tow vehicle for Son of Weldangrind's middle school Jr. dragster team, when I came upon a Cadet 85. I moved on to the 85 simply because it had electric start.

I had the luxury of being able to ditch the deck, since it was going to have pavement duty only. I bought new sprockets from Princess Auto and re-geared it to tow a little faster, but in retrospect not nearly high enough.

[cheesy]

From past experience, this little bugger was always a one pull and go. And the starter handle is mounted on the dash in front of the operator. And since this is for Mrs. C, the less to go wrong, the better.

I have plans of yanking the the rear axle and tranny today, but it is a really raw day. May point my efforts elsewhere.

[cheesy]

May point my efforts elsewhere.

Did just that, parked my backside in the recliner yesterday and vegetated. Hey, I'm on vacation. :D

Got nothing done today, either. Went roller skating instead and managed to screw up my back in only one lap.:wtf: 'Walked it off' by going back out on the rink. Managed about fifteen laps before tangling up my feet and went down in a face plant. At least this time I was wearing my wrist guards, not like a year ago. Only managed some 'rink rash' on one elbow and a jarring reminder that I boogered up my back.:ohno:

Now, again firmly parked in my recliner with a heating pad and some ibuprofen. Considering getting myself a finger or two of some good single malt, just for medicinal purposes. But that would require standing up. :hehe:

[Jay In Milpitas]

And since this is for Mrs. C, the less to go wrong, the better.

I have plans of yanking the the rear axle and tranny today, but it is a really raw day. May point my efforts elsewhere.

Do you have a dining room?

[cheesy]

Do you have a dining room?

Yes. I also would like to live a long and mostly pain free life.

[Jay In Milpitas]

Yes. I also would like to live a long and mostly pain free life.

You said it's for Mrs. C.

You can also point out that if she REALLY cared for you, she'd want you to be warm & comfy.

[SpudRider]

:lmao:

[Weldangrind]

Considering getting myself a finger or two of some good single malt, just for medicinal purposes. But that would require standing up. :hehe:

No scotch assistant?

[cheesy]

You said it's for Mrs. C.

You can also point out that if she REALLY cared for you, she'd want you to be warm & comfy.

Can't use that one as I do have a heater in the garage. Besides, we have an agreement. HER car does not park in MY garage. MY projects do not end up in HER house.

[cheesy]

Bit of an update. Just waiting on parts. Gasket and carb kits arrived. Still waiting on the 6203 2rs bearings(or is it 6302?). Found I can get new tires through Tractor Supply pretty reasonably. Took the frame to the shop to clean it with our heated pressure washer. Also ran the short block through the parts washer. It was gross.

Probably will do the engine over the weekend, then off to Puerto Rico for work.:ohno: I know, I know. It's a dirty thankless job but someone has to do it. They had to twist my arm. I had to help, though.:hehe:

[SpudRider]

I'm sure it is much warmer in Puerto Rico than Wisconsin. ;)

[cheesy]

I'm sure it is much warmer in Puerto Rico than Wisconsin. ;)

I can't understand why many of my coworkers are mad at me?

Bearings came today.

[cheesy]

As promised, I tried out the new welder today. The 20oz Gatorade bottle is there for scale. Tiny bugger.
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This is what it is replacing. An antique.
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Here is what I'm attempting to repair. Think I bit off more than I can chew.
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Prep.
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No pictures of the repair itself because there was nothing there to fix. A quarter inch below the drilled hole, the steel was paper thin. A waste of time.

I grabbed some scrap metal and smoked a few rods. First off, I haven't used a stick welder in at least fifteen years. So, it took a bit of practice to get the hang of striking and maintaining an arc again. I was using 1/16" 6013 rod. The welder instructions states that rod of that size should use a setting from 20 to 40 amps, the rods state 20 to 50. I started at 30 found it too cold. I found that 44 amps worked well on the 1/8" scrap I was practicing on. That got me good penetration and a fairly flat, if ugly, weld. I will need to retrain myself to control the puddle to get something resembling a nice weld.

About the welder. 110 volt, small, light weight, easy to set up. Even comes with a shoulder strap. I may or may not use the strap. At this point, the machine is better than the monkey making smoke.;)

After going through Welds' thread on Linda's Utility Trailer, I read where ripcuda modified his welding cart to hold both of his units. Great Idea. As I don't have a cart, I went shopping today. Found this Lincoln cart on sale at Farm and Fleet.
http://www.farmandfleet.com/products/834278-lincoln-electric-welding-cart.html
As both my stick welder and plasma cutter are pretty small, I can probably get both on the cart along with the flux core machine without too much hassle. That would free up some space under my bench.

BTW, the new stick welder looks lonely on the new cart. Scored some 1/16" 7018 rods on clearance, too.
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[bogieboy]

cheesy, in my experience with stick (very limited...LOL) i have found the best amperage for good penetration and ease of arc striking is usually about 10a over the recommended amperage setting....LOL although that does depend onn the thickness of the material as well... welding 20ga steel with 1/16th rod at 60 amps is like trying to weld it with a cutting torch....LOL

also and fyi i have had pretty good luck with harbor freight welding rods... they are quite cheap from what i remember too....

[cheesy]

Nothing much happening with this at the moment. I've acquired most of the parts I need. Also got the material to mod the welding cart. Just looking for some me time. We, Mrs. C and I, have also been busy getting ready to have the kids here from Maine for the holidays. Looking forward to spending some quality time with my granddaughter. We haven't seen her for over a year. I expect much hot chocolate with whipped cream will be consumed along with a visit to the local bicycle shop. Maybe we will stick pieces of metal together.

I will admit that we both are still in a funk with Dashers' passing. We both look at his blanket on the couch to see if he is breathing then realize he isn't here anymore. Jeez, we miss him.

[Weldangrind]

I will admit that we both are still in a funk with Dashers' passing. We both look at his blanket on the couch to see if he is breathing then realize he isn't here anymore. Jeez, we miss him.

I can totally appreciate that. The only thing that has helped us move forward after Cooper's passing is our younger dog, Winnie.

[cheesy]

I was home alone today so I forced myself out to the garage today. Decided I should attempt the mods to the welding cart. Got it where it will hold the flux-core and stick welders plus the plasma cutter.
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Still some more to do; hooks for hanging cables for each unit, tubes to hold rods, tool storage, and a place to hang my helmets and other safety gear.

Cut everything with the plasma cutter. It's the catsass for a long cut in 16ga sheet. All the welding was stick using 1/16" 7018 rod. I forgot how nice that stuff was to use. Not too shabby for two hours of eyeballing.

[Weldangrind]

That's a nice outfit. It would be easy to roll the whole deal under a bench.

[cheesy]

That's a nice outfit. It would be easy to roll the whole deal under a bench.
Thanks.
I like that idea. Too bad it won't fit under any of my benches.

[Weldangrind]

That's precisely why I'm building new benches.

[cheesy]

As this will be a green Christmas this year, I decided to take the grandkids into the garage and show them how to make snowmen and Christmas trees with the plasma cutter. I'm sure Karis will eat it up. Eli, on the other hand, will probably be more interested in my latest die cast acquisition.
1960 Falcon Ranchero.
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I learned to drive in a red 62 with a 170 six and 3 on the tree. Eli has already unpacked it.

[Weldangrind]

That is sweet like sugar. I'd love a sedan version; even a quadraport.

[cheesy]

Almost there.
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[kohburn]

welding 20ga steel with 1/16th rod at 60 amps is like trying to weld it with a cutting torch....LOL...

:lmao:

yup, I tried doing some crazy stuff like that once. I picked up a china plasma cutter/stick/tig welder a while back and mostly tig weld now unless I'm in a hurry then I use my Clark mig welder (copy of a miller that when I bought it was about 1/3 the price of a miller)

if you are welding (especially filling a hole or gap) thin metal then using a brass/copper backing plate is really helpful. you can make one from old copper tubing http://www.ehow.com/how_4821642_welders-helper-copper-weld-spoon.html

[cheesy]

Warmed up enough to spend some time on the Toro today. I now have the 49 year old B&S completely apart. It is in decent shape for the most part. Not enough taper in the cylinder to warrant any work on it. Heck, didn't even need to use the ridge reamer. Did find some carbon build up on the exhaust valve seat that was probably the cause of the built in beer break. But that was it. I might sneak into the shop tomorrow and drop the block in the hot tank for a short while. No plans on watching the Stupor Bowl, anyway.

[cheesy]

Coldest day of the month and I was in the garage working on the B&S. :hmm:

The engine is 85% back together now. Valves lapped, quick pass in the bore with the cylinder hone, new seals and gaskets. It would be 100% together but I dropped the #@&%$*&&^# flywheel key. That bounced once and disappeared into another dimension.:grr:

[SpudRider]

I hate it when those little bits and pieces bounce through a wormhole into another dimension. :tdown:

[willy dog]

I hate it when those little bits and pieces bounce through a wormhole into another dimension. :tdown:
when you watch it drop straight down on to a clean floor and poof it's gone

[Weldangrind]

That bounced once and disappeared into another dimension.:grr:

If you find it, please see if my wife's car keys are there as well. They dropped into a parallel universe a few years ago.

[cheesy]

If I look real hard, maybe I can find my missing hair.:D

[cheesy]

Made a new key today and attempted to fit the coil. Alas, it's a dead parrot, er, coil.:ohno::D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vuW6tQ0218

[cheesy]

New coil has arrived and I have no place to be this weekend.:clap:

[Weldangrind]

I hope that means you can actually get some wrench time. It rarely works out like that for me.

[cheesy]

I hope that means you can actually get some wrench time. It rarely works out like that for me.

Got some, but not what I wanted to do.

Mrs. C's Audi developed a mushy brake pedal and I spent the morning sorting it out. Found out last weekend that you can't bleed the brakes without pulling the wheels. So, I bit the bullet and bought myself a pressure bleeder. Good investment.:tup:

I was most pleased that I was able to loosen the bleeders that haven't been touched in fourteen years. No drama. Also, only a tiny bit of air in the system.:wtf: So, looks like it's time for a new MC.:doh:

I did get to try out the new Ingersoll-Rand impact I got for Christmas.
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Woo hoo. Tires will no longer laugh at me. They will fear me.

As I turn 60 in a few weeks, I think it's time for a pneumatic powered jack, too.:)

[Weldangrind]

I think a pneumatic jack is an excellent idea.

[cheesy]

I think a pneumatic jack is an excellent idea.

Not a pneumatic jack but it will fit under the Audi. And it was free with hotel points.:tup:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/BLACK-BULL-2000-lb-12-Volt-Automatic-Electric-Car-Jack-EJ212/100637530.

[SpudRider]

Free is the best price. :tup:

[Azhule]

Make sure you keep a good "Air Tool Oil" around for that nice IR impact :)

(long story short) My dad had a bunch of 20+ year old (top of the line/name brand) air tools that barely worked... he thought it was his 10 year old air compressor and was about to go out and spend a few grand on a new air compressor and all the upgraded wiring/fuse box in the garage for it... add some air tool oil to them and all was well at the cost of 50 or so cents

Long(er) story...

Well I pull out a bottle of "Air Tool Oil/Lube" (B'laster brand (http://www.blastercorp.com/Air-Tool-Lubricant) <- link to their product/website) and ended up reviving them all by the end of lunch time... I just pulled the trigger and filled the tool with a good amount of oil (probably a *tablespoon or more worth in each tool) and put them down so they "stood up" at a slight angle to not leak any oil out or drain in any way and help fill all the nooks and crannies to clean/lube the parts. About 20 or so minutes later after we had lunch, we went back and attached the tools to the air compressor to clean the gunk/oil out (be prepared for a mist of oil :p)

Wish I got a pic of my dads face when he heard/seen the revived tools in action. His impact hammer that wouldn't remove a 15 ft lb torqued bolt was now zipping off 150+ ft lb axle nuts almost the second after you pulled the trigger :lmao:

Moral of this story 'children'... Spend the $4+ on a bottle of Air Tool Oil to clean/Lube your air tools... you only use a drop or so before and after use and it will save you big $ in the long run :D

*You won't need to use as much oil as I used, if you are just maintaining the tools, just a drop or 3 of air tool oil will do. :tup: Revival of tools is a different story :lol:

[cheesy]

^^^Good point. :tup:
23 years in the pneumatics industry during my first working life, so it's a habit in the garage at Chez Fromage. Still, when an air tool is pushing 50 years old(most of mine), it's probably about time to promote it to paperweight.;)

[cheesy]

MC for the Audi arrived late last week, still waiting on the jack. And nicer weather.

The MC swapout looks to be a piece o' cake. Two lines, two nuts, and it's off. One screw and off comes the reservoir. The pressure bleeder will make the install that much easier.

[cheesy]

Back home and the jack is here.
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So, it's here and I'm too tired to do anything about it, though. And it is supposed to rain tomorrow.

[Bruce's]

Doesn't that ingersol take grease ?all of mine do .

[cheesy]

Doesn't that ingersol take grease ?all of mine do .

Yup. 4cc in the nose every 48 hours of use. That translates into once every 5 years.;)

[cheesy]

Back to the Toro, we have spark. We do have spark.

Carb is back together and mounted on the tank. Just need to mount the tank, along with the shroud, and then I can get it back on the frame and pull the rope.

[Weldangrind]

Any further updates?

[cheesy]

I'm moving almost like a normal person again so back to work on the Toro.

Ever wish you never started on something the more you get into it. This falls into that category, but I've gone too far not to finish it.

Soooo, the last few major repairs are underway. Those are the steering that has about four inches of slop at the wheel and lots of sheet metal on the mower deck.

I might get half the slop out the steering, but that's probably it. I'll be welding thick half inch washers on the ends of the spindles where the tie rod passes through. Then Mcgyverin' bushings for the front wheels. The current bushings are married to the hubs and I'm afraid I'd ruin the wheels if I tried using a hydraulic press. So, I'm just chucking the wheels in the lathe at work and boring the bushings to take 3/4 x 5/8 x 1 oillite sleeves. The rest of the slop is in the steering mech and that's just a sheet metal frame that was never bushed, so it might not be worth the effort to fix.

Worn out parts have been the biggest issue with this project. Well, that, and the fact it was only built in 67 and 68, so there are NO Toro parts available.

I'll be busting nearly 50 year old Goodyears off the rims today. Sounds like all kinds of fun.

[cheesy]

Well, that was fun.:ohno:

The first wheel was a piece o' cake. The tire almost fell off the rim. It went down hill from there. Quickly. By the time I got to the last wheel, I had three bloody knuckles and put some nice dents in the front rims. :grr:Managed to get the dents 'mostly' hammered out. New tires are on order from TSC.

Mrs. C and I did go to a couple of estate sales today before I bloodied myself. I wanted to check out a go kart at one. It was $100 and complete but a bit too bent, so I walked. The other had lathes, mills, and oodles of other stuff that interested me. The machine tools were gone, save for one lathe, by the time I got there. The lathe was nice but larger that I liked and more than I wanted to spend. I did walk out with a 153cc Kawasaki OHV mower engine for $10, though. Nice back up for the Toro.

From there to HF for a couple of real tire irons. The rest you know.:hehe:

BTW, grandson #2 is in the process of clawing his way out. Will update when I get the word.:tup:

[BlackBike]

Well, that was fun.:ohno:

The first wheel was a piece o' cake. The tire almost fell off the rim. It went down hill from there. Quickly. By the time I got to the last wheel, I had three bloody knuckles and put some nice dents in the front rims. :grr:Managed to get the dents 'mostly' hammered out. New tires are on order from TSC.

Mrs. C and I did go to a couple of estate sales today before I bloodied myself. I wanted to check out a go kart at one. It was $100 and complete but a bit too bent, so I walked. The other had lathes, mills, and oodles of other stuff that interested me. The machine tools were gone, save for one lathe, by the time I got there. The lathe was nice but larger that I liked and more than I wanted to spend. I did walk out with a 153cc Kawasaki OHV mower engine for $10, though. Nice back up for the Toro.

From there to HF for a couple of real tire irons. The rest you know.:hehe:

BTW, grandson #2 is in the process of clawing his way out. Will update when I get the word.:tup:

Cheese... what is the hp on the kaw engine. Kaw are awesome. Smooth running and sip gas. Wish I had on on my bush hog hs1836 inch ztr .(b&s 18hp still running strong)

Also I had a little wrestle mania last week with my 2 new kenda rear tires on the Bush hog. So nice to be able to run it back on low pressure when mowing. Makes for such a smoother ride. Had to keep the old 7 year old tires tight to keep them on the rims (shrunk and rotted rubber.)

[cheesy]

BB-I need to look into it more but I believe it's a K-series engine. 5 to 6 hp. The things I really know are that it was built in 96, has a 3/4" shaft, and it came off a JD mower.

The new grandson did make his grand entrance late last night. Pics and what not in a new thread later today after we get to meet him.

[cheesy]

Correction, not a K-series engine. It is an FV150V-ES00. That translates into a 153cc 6hp vertical shaft engine. Already downloaded the service manual, just in case.

[BlackBike]

Correction, not a K-series engine. It is an FV150V-ES00. That translates into a 153cc 6hp vertical shaft engine. Already downloaded the service manual, just in case.

Oh yes, the 6 hp, had 2 of them in the 90 's on black snapper commercial 21" mowers. Bent a crank on one of them (think it was steel rebar). $800 commercial walk behind mowers but sure cut many a ole ladys grass.

[cheesy]

I think Kaw will run without too much futzing. It's got a heck of a spark and plenty of compression, so I got air and fire. Just need fuel.

McMaster stuff will be here today, so if Eli gets to go home and start bonding with his little brother, I can get the steering wrapped up. There's a week to ten day wait on the tires, so I can finish up everything else while I'm waiting on those.

[cheesy]

Gah! Two nights of trying to mount tires that weren't suppose to be here yet and all I have to show for it is bloody knuckles. I think there is one of these in my future.
http://www.harborfreight.com/mini-tire-changer-61179.html

[Weldangrind]

Don't forget the coupon.

[cheesy]

Don't forget the coupon.

Didn't have the coupon but Mrs. C told to me just go get it. And I follow orders.:hehe:

[love-sites]

So many

[cheesy]

Man, these tires are bee-atch to mount, even with the tire changer.:wtf: The problem seems to be the nearly 50 year old rims. The edges are straight, not rolled, and there isn't much of a drop center, so the tire is fighting me the entire time. At least I have two mounted. These took just a tad over an hour which is better than two nights with no success.

[Weldangrind]

Can you find cheap replacement rims that would be easier?

[cheesy]

Can you find cheap replacement rims that would be easier?

If I have no luck this weekend, that will be the next the step. I can check where I've been getting the mini bike stuff.

[Weldangrind]

I bet TSC has them.

[Bruce's]

Probably northern tool and harbour freight as well .

[cheesy]

No need, I got the little jerks mounted. I really want to call them something else, though.

I don't think new front wheels would have been much of a problem. 5" X 4" with a 5/8" bore. The rears, though, would probably be a problem. 6" X 5" running on a 7/8" live axle.

But as I was finally successful, I don't need to worry about it now.

[Weldangrind]

We like pics of shiny new tires.

[cheesy]

I don't do shiny, but they are new. Pics this evening.

The front ones were the PITA to mount and the easiest to fill. The rears were just the opposite. One needed the 'Ether Method' to seat, nothing worked on the other one until I unmounted the tire and attacked the rim, again, with an 80gr Roloc. I missed a couple spots on the rim that allow the tire to slide up to seal. Once I got that bit of rust off, the tire pumped right up.

I went through six t-shirts between Friday and Sunday evenings. They were pretty icky.

[BlackBike]

I don't do shiny, but they are new. Pics this evening.

The front ones were the PITA to mount and the easiest to fill. The rears were just the opposite. One needed the 'Ether Method' to seat, nothing worked on the other one until I unmounted the tire and attacked the rim, again, with an 80gr Roloc. I missed a couple spots on the rim that allow the tire to slide up to seal. Once I got that bit of rust off, the tire pumped right up.

I went through six t-shirts between Friday and Sunday evenings. They were pretty icky.

Gotta laugh at the ether method. Yes I have had luck with that with carb cleaner and flats at the work site. :hehe:last time I just installed those kendas on my mowers, one would not bead up so tried it and got the chicken fur on my right arm;);). Had to use the ratchet straps to bead it up. There is always some in the workshop getting in trouble taking short cuts , IL be the first to admit it:hi:.

Yes , after I mounting mine, you would have thought it was WrestleMania .you get your feet, hands knees, and elbows in on the job.

[FastDoc]

Nothing like an explosion to get a job done, thats what I always say LOL

'Chicken fur'

Never heard that one before, I like it.

[cheesy]

My arm smoked a bit yesterday, too.

[cheesy]

Fronts
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Rears
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[Weldangrind]

Do the front rims use bearings?

[cheesy]

Do the front rims use bearings?

Cast iron bushings. I bored them out and pressed in bronze sleeves.

[Weldangrind]

That should last a good long time. What's next on the project?

[cheesy]

Getting the little poop together and out of the garage. I know Mrs. C said she'd cut the grass with this one but I know better, so the mower deck is on the back burner for now.

[cheesy]

Front end is complete. Whew!

I did break a bolt while pushing to get a bit more done before calling it a night, so that's where I stopped. I'll be drilling that out and hopefully getting the pulleys installed this evening. That is, unless I get a better offer.

[Weldangrind]

That is, unless I get a better offer.

You're welcome to come over for beers. I'll buy.

[cheesy]

You're welcome to come over for beers. I'll buy.

Not a bad offer but quite a hike.;)

[cheesy]

A mixed day today.

Good-Fixed the bolt on the Toro tonight.

Bad-The CX had a major electrical breakdown today.>:( If the problem is what I think it is, it will either get parked for a long time or go bye bye. Getting tired of dealing with it. Left it at the shop and had Mrs. C pick me up.

Good-Got the little diesel started. It has sat for years and had a blockage at the fuel pump outlet. I pulled the fuel line and hit the starter as my neighbor walked past the pump to get a better look...just as the blockage cleared. :lmao:

Bad-My Black Seminole cousin, who made a special trip from Oklahoma so we could get together and compare branches of the family shrub, had to turn around and head back home because her mother took ill. Haven't heard back from her yet.

Good-Got a good report from the foot doc and fitted for orthopedic insoles.:tup:

Bad-Didn't get a release from 'light duty' and got fitted for orthopedic insoles.:lol:

[Weldangrind]

Take a deep breath about the Maggot; it's a fixture around here that some of us look forward to.


Tell me you sprayed your neighbour in the crotch with diesel; that'll complete the picture for me. :D


Fascinating about your cousin! I hope her mother recovers soon.


Are the insoles uncomfortable, or just something you need to get used to? I've never tried them.

[cheesy]

Take a deep breath about the Maggot; it's a fixture around here that some of us look forward to.


Tell me you sprayed your neighbour in the crotch with diesel; that'll complete the picture for me. :D


Fascinating about your cousin! I hope her mother recovers soon.


Are the insoles uncomfortable, or just something you need to get used to? I've never tried them.

Studying my options on the Maggot. It is a failed low speed source coil like I thought. The charge circuits are fine, so I may ditch the CDI and go with either an Ignitech box http://www.ignitech.cz/en/ or a Rae-San Hall Effect unit http://www.rae-san.com/ It will be staying around for awhile.

Had Bill turned ninety degrees, it would have been a crotch shot. Got him in the hip. That little bugger has some serious torque.

As far as my cousin goes, we've never met face to face but found that our great great grandfathers were brothers. Hers' had an illustrious forty year career in the US Army, from the Civil War to the Spanish American War and retired a Brigadier General. Mine was a Farmer/Mechanical Engineer after the Civil War and did some work for McCormick-Deering.

Dunno. I had some awhile back when I had Plantar Fasciitis and they were a godsend.

[cheesy]

It runs. It drives. :clap:It stinks. It's noisy. It smokes like a mosquito fogger.:wtf: No Zika here.

It's a heck of a lot easier to put the belts on this way.
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Not really visible but there is a lot of blue smoke. I'm going to need to take a shower.
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After two years on the Deere, driving this little poop was like driving a clown car. I think it's half the size of the Deere. I now have them bonding in the shed.
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It still starts on one pull like it always did but I don't remember it smoking this bad. May end up putting the Kawasaki on it anyway.

BTW, want some good garage tunes? Try fun45s.com internet radio. Can't be pissed listening to it.:tup:

:hi:

[BlackBike]

Now that's a shifter knob!

[cheesy]

It's a bit close for comfort, if you get my drift.:hehe:

[Weldangrind]

You could always pick up a cheap 6.5HP motor from HF; they're often under $100.00. No more smoke. You could also try new rings just for giggles.

[cheesy]

I've got the $10 Kawasaki waiting in the wings. Just waiting on Mrs.C to decide if she wants to keep the little beast or put it out to pasture. I'm hoping pasture.

[cheesy]

Crud. Mrs.C wants the Kaw on there. Winter Project part duex.