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by Tom Scott
Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:40 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: Donations needed
Replies: 8
Views: 279

Re: Donations needed

Ken's driveway is like an old friend who was always very sick every winter but has vastly improved lately!   
Who wouldn't want to hang out on Ken's driveway after seeing it here for so many years?   :lol:
by Tom Scott
Mon Mar 25, 2024 1:25 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: Donations needed
Replies: 8
Views: 279

Re: Donations needed

I had one member mention that he had trouble donating, that it kicked back on him.  Please post here if you've any troubles donating.  List the specific trouble or message you got when you tried to donate.

Thanks!
by Tom Scott
Mon Mar 25, 2024 10:45 am
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: Donations needed
Replies: 8
Views: 279

Re: Donations needed

Thanks to everyone that has donated so far in this cycle!  With just a handful of people we are currently within $40 of our current funding need.  Just four more people at $10 each will get us there, but I hope we surpass the needed amount. Also note, we took in nearly double the donations needed in...
by Tom Scott
Mon Mar 25, 2024 10:39 am
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: Donations needed
Replies: 8
Views: 279

Re: Donations needed

Dennis, well said regarding the fact that something can be of very high value even if you don't use it often.   As for costs to run the site, there is information in the previous donation "sticky" topic from 2022 at the top of each sub-forum.  On the bottom of the board's main index page there is a ...
by Tom Scott
Sat Mar 23, 2024 9:51 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Winter Snow and Storm Pics
Replies: 383
Views: 2169470

Re: Winter Snow and Storm Pics

Ken - I was going to comment that your driveway looked pretty good even before you spread out the stone.  I hope that's still true after you deal with this snow!   Now an interruption as a moderator... Please note the new donation request at the top of each sub-forum.  If we can't keep Dave C. in th...
by Tom Scott
Sat Mar 23, 2024 5:28 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: Donations needed
Replies: 8
Views: 279

Re: Donations needed

Well, although we've not many posts recently, I still like to drop in and banter with the other few misfits and keep an eye on Ken's driveway and ham radio collection!  You'll all have to decide for yourself if it's worth dropping a few dollars in the hat.  I think for the numbers we currently have ...
by Tom Scott
Thu Mar 21, 2024 9:55 pm
Forum: Tools and How To
Topic: HF Parts Washer
Replies: 58
Views: 50538

Re: HF Parts Washer

D2, I have the same attitude about FB, but I also won't criticize anyone that does use it.  Everyone needs to do what works for them. I will say that apparently FB Marketplace has taken over for buying/selling, Craigslist is crap now.  I'm thinking I'll be using my wife's FB account to scope out thi...
by Tom Scott
Thu Mar 21, 2024 4:11 pm
Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
Topic: Cub Cadet 2284 Hydraulic Issues
Replies: 3
Views: 43

Re: Cub Cadet 2284 Hydraulic Issues

Hi Chris, Welcome Aboard! There is only one "vent" for the transmission/rear combination and that is on the top of the differential all the way towards the rear.  That wouldn't leak unless you massively overfilled it. I suspect you are referring to the check valves at the top of the actual hydro uni...
by Tom Scott
Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:04 pm
Forum: Tools and How To
Topic: HF Parts Washer
Replies: 58
Views: 50538

Re: HF Parts Washer

From what I've heard, many forums got supplanted by Facebook.  But I refuse to go there, so I'll just banter here with the handful that are left.  I check for new posts every day, and it's always nice to see one of you guys posting.  Ken keeps us going with the ham radios lately, since his driveway ...
by Tom Scott
Sat Mar 16, 2024 7:08 pm
Forum: Tools and How To
Topic: HF Parts Washer
Replies: 58
Views: 50538

Re: HF Parts Washer

Well, "BM not getting into any skirmishes" didn't last long!   :lol:

We're terrible... this was nearly a semi-useful thread about a parts washer and it devolved into our typical clown show!  But, the fun is too hard to resist.
by Tom Scott
Fri Mar 15, 2024 10:37 pm
Forum: Tools and How To
Topic: HF Parts Washer
Replies: 58
Views: 50538

Re: HF Parts Washer

The "monkey bar" reference is great!  Even as an old man, that reference just takes you right back to elementary school.   :beer:
by Tom Scott
Thu Mar 14, 2024 9:57 am
Forum: Tools and How To
Topic: HF Parts Washer
Replies: 58
Views: 50538

Re: HF Parts Washer

Ha!  Hi BM, nice to see you kicking about!  dag, I'm not so sure about!  Lol

dag, I'm proof that draining is a waste of time.  Since day one of this thread I've not had to add fluid.  Make sure you unscrew all your light bulbs before you go to bed each night, store them neatly...  :lol:
by Tom Scott
Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:34 pm
Forum: Tools and How To
Topic: HF Parts Washer
Replies: 58
Views: 50538

Re: HF Parts Washer

Wow, definitely dredging up some old banter here!  That was a fun thread, I had to reread it to remember the "pasteurized oil" joke by BM, that was gold! On the serious side, I'm still thrilled with my "overly elaborate project".  After all these years, no noticeable evaporation and it's always avai...
by Tom Scott
Sat Feb 03, 2024 7:45 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: New Project
Replies: 27
Views: 5205

Re: New Project

Mike - You did a fabulous job!  It really looks nice.  I'm not a fan of the government forcing us to take electric over gas, but nothing wrong with choosing it for yourself for the right application. So, the dashboard and lettering look perfect.  Did you have to reproduce that or were you lucky enou...
by Tom Scott
Fri Jan 19, 2024 7:52 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Winter Snow and Storm Pics
Replies: 383
Views: 2169470

Re: Winter Snow and Storm Pics

Ken, I'm glad the grading disaster was rectified.  It certainly changes your perspective! Everybody else:  Snow removal is hard and painful. Ken:  Moving 2 feet of snow, no big deal, so long as I don't have to regrade the driveway every year! dag, as of the time of your question, no snow other than ...
by Tom Scott
Sun Jan 07, 2024 9:37 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Winter Snow and Storm Pics
Replies: 383
Views: 2169470

Re: Winter Snow and Storm Pics

Ah, I was waiting for our annual "Ken's driveway saga"!  This our forum's winter Super Bowl!  :beer:
by Tom Scott
Thu Dec 14, 2023 5:56 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: New to the forum and looking for some parts
Replies: 4
Views: 920

Re: New to the forum and looking for some parts

Craig, I just saw your email.  It looks like you've figured out posting.  Welcome aboard!

We are now fairly small in number here, but hopefully one of our regulars can help you out with the spring.  If you have any good pics of projects, post them up for us!
 :beer:
by Tom Scott
Fri Dec 01, 2023 10:22 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Ham and CB chatter
Replies: 33
Views: 13902

Re: Ham and CB chatter

Ken - These aren't my thing, but cool to see and follow.  I'm amazed at what a hot mess they look like inside, even after "restored".  No breadboard, no order, just a jumbled mess of soldered connections in free air!  They have to be terrible to trace out unless you have real tribal-knowledge of the...
by Tom Scott
Thu Nov 23, 2023 9:43 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Happy thanksgiving!!
Replies: 3
Views: 980

Re: Happy thanksgiving!!

Same to all, Happy Thanksgiving!  I'm late checking in here, busy day hosting a bit of crowd.
I'll be digging into one of my 2182 ignition systems this weekend, I might try to find time to post something interesting.:beer:
by Tom Scott
Mon Nov 20, 2023 6:22 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: IH collectable online auction
Replies: 2
Views: 1137

Re: IH collectable online auction

Tim - Certainly, glad to see you posting.   :)
by Tom Scott
Mon Nov 20, 2023 6:17 pm
Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
Topic: what did i get myself into!
Replies: 2
Views: 2462

Re: what did i get myself into!

Ha!  Yes... Eight is definitely more than "the one" you went shopping for!   :lol:
Enjoy, it's a good haul!
 :beer:
by Tom Scott
Thu Oct 12, 2023 7:20 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: Mule drive pulley
Replies: 7
Views: 1710

Re: Mule drive pulley

BM - D2 seems like a pretty stand up guy, and you compare him to Dag?  Harsh!! :lol: Hey, D2, next time try  https://www.messicks.com/   They've an easy to use look-up similar to PartsTree, but usually better prices and reasonable shipping.  I've actually driven up there for parts once, but shipping...
by Tom Scott
Wed Oct 04, 2023 9:23 pm
Forum: Welcome Mat
Topic: Greetings from Springfield, Missouri
Replies: 2
Views: 2268

Re: Greetings from Springfield, Missouri

Gary - Welcome!  We look forward to seeing you post as you bring this one back to life!  Post anything you like concerning this in the "Cub Cadets and shooting the breeze" sub-forum.  Thanks for the great pictures, they are always welcome!
 :beer:
by Tom Scott
Wed Sep 06, 2023 11:55 am
Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
Topic: 1864?
Replies: 3
Views: 864

Re: 1864?

Without reviewing anything but my memory, 60" Haban is for Super's only.
by Tom Scott
Sun Aug 06, 2023 8:41 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: 782 Choke Knob & Cable Problem
Replies: 37
Views: 12138

Re: 782 Choke Knob & Cable Problem

Kevin has an excellent point.  The original ignition switch would have provided 12V to power the coil with a points system.  The Command (and Magnum) use a magneto which needs an entirely different ignition switch.  The ignition switch for a magneto ignition replaces the "12V power to coil" with a p...
by Tom Scott
Sat Aug 05, 2023 8:29 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: 782 Choke Knob & Cable Problem
Replies: 37
Views: 12138

Re: 782 Choke Knob & Cable Problem

Kohler Command?  Are you sure it's not a Magnum?  At any rate, you can download the engine manuals from the Kohler website.  If it is a Magnum, very likely that the magneto is bad.  Pretty easy job other than you have to remove the engine to get to it.  Don't believe the posts by people that said th...
by Tom Scott
Fri Aug 04, 2023 10:09 am
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: 782 Choke Knob & Cable Problem
Replies: 37
Views: 12138

Re: 782 Choke Knob & Cable Problem

As Kevin says, likely just the inner cable frozen inside the cable housing from some rust.  With the style that doesn't have an outer plastic jacket you might first try dribbling some penetrating oil on the outside of the housing and it will seep through the spirals of the outer housing.  I've been ...
by Tom Scott
Mon Jul 10, 2023 10:55 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: The Official Weather Thread!
Replies: 713
Views: 5083763

Re: The Official Weather Thread!

That's just how weather goes sometimes.  For my area I'm waiting for the snow cycle to start again.  We always go a few years without much snow, people start claiming it'll never snow again, then we get hit hard!  I think I'd be fine if I never had to mount up the blower again!
by Tom Scott
Fri Jun 16, 2023 11:46 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: Mower deck baffle
Replies: 14
Views: 4331

Re: Mower deck baffle

Well, I guess you can do it that way if you want to take short cuts...  :lol:

We better stop spamming up Ken's baffle thread before he sics his cat on us!  At least I think I remember he has an attack cat...
by Tom Scott
Thu Jun 15, 2023 8:33 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: Mower deck baffle
Replies: 14
Views: 4331

Re: Mower deck baffle

Dave, do you keep the plasma refrigerated so it doesn't go bad (like this joke)? :D