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by dag1450
Thu Mar 14, 2024 6:14 pm
Forum: Tools and How To
Topic: HF Parts Washer
Replies: 56
Views: 50366

Re: HF Parts Washer

Big Mike.....meet me outside by the monkey bars at recess! I have an idea how to pick on that nerdy kid with the two first names. ;)
by dag1450
Thu Mar 14, 2024 5:14 am
Forum: Tools and How To
Topic: HF Parts Washer
Replies: 56
Views: 50366

Re: HF Parts Washer

:lol: I saw this thread pop up and I was like " Tom is still at it.... doing modifications to the parts washer ". Yeah that was fun...and I'm still draining the parts washer. It's amazing how the dirt settles out while stored in the jugs.
by dag1450
Wed Feb 07, 2024 11:00 am
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: New Project
Replies: 27
Views: 5191

Re: New Project

Boy.. that's weird! So I get to work this morning and the company golf cart was acting up. Or should I say not acting up. So in my mind I run through what I have done in the past couple years to this cart. 4 new batteries about 2 years ago. New charger last year. Went completely dead this summer and...
by dag1450
Tue Feb 06, 2024 9:00 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: New Project
Replies: 27
Views: 5191

Re: New Project

Looks amazing! Thanks for posting on our fossil fuel website!
by dag1450
Fri Jan 12, 2024 1:53 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Winter Snow and Storm Pics
Replies: 376
Views: 2138906

Re: Winter Snow and Storm Pics

Happy New year guys! Thrower looks like it's working good Ken! Those pictures look like the powdery kind of snow. We had about 2" of wet sludge. Did you get any Tom? It's still early but calling for 3-5 here on Tuesday. I guess I will put some driveway markers in before the ground freezes soild. Fro...
by dag1450
Sat Nov 25, 2023 6:23 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: IH collectable online auction
Replies: 2
Views: 1128

Re: IH collectable online auction

Thanks for posting this! Its neat to see all the old IH stuff!
by dag1450
Sat Oct 14, 2023 6:44 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: Mule drive pulley
Replies: 7
Views: 1700

Re: Mule drive pulley

Everyone simmer down now. I'm back from vacation...so I'm now able to defend myself...and others if needed.
Let the games begin! Lol
by dag1450
Sat Jun 17, 2023 8:26 am
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: Mower deck baffle
Replies: 14
Views: 4316

Re: Mower deck baffle

I've never had a plasma cutter so not even sure what you guys are talking about but it sounds way too involved. But...as ken has been going though this thread what i have had in the back of my mind for....probably decades now. Get rid of the baffles an cut off the back lip of the deck the whole way ...
by dag1450
Fri Jun 02, 2023 9:07 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: 1970 model 147 now leaks Hy-Tran oil since changing it.
Replies: 17
Views: 4040

Re: 1970 model 147 now leaks Hy-Tran oil since changing it.

Yes the old stuff has it's "charm"! Most of us probably have these old tractors for one reason....we don't mind the occasional project. Lol. Don't climb under and get all oiled up for us. Just kick that 147 to the curb and let me know when....I will be right there. Lol. Does it have electric lift?
by dag1450
Mon May 29, 2023 6:06 am
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: 38" deck
Replies: 14
Views: 3309

Re: 38" deck

Nice job on the rebuild Ken. You peaked my interest when you said you are going to cut your mower blades to true them up. LOL. any picures of that? I never heard of that one before. I need new 60 inch blades pretty bad LOL.   No i have never POR15 a deck but it sounds very good at first....but im a ...
by dag1450
Mon May 29, 2023 5:37 am
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: 1970 model 147 now leaks Hy-Tran oil since changing it.
Replies: 17
Views: 4040

Re: 1970 model 147 now leaks Hy-Tran oil since changing it.

Well that stinks! You try to do a good thing and you go backwards. Story of big Mikes life. If he chimes in on this thread...whater he says or recommends , do the opposite, then you will be moving forward!   :oops:  The only way to find out is to clean it off real good run it for a little bit then s...
by dag1450
Thu May 11, 2023 8:13 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Plotting my own demise.
Replies: 13
Views: 3882

Re: Plotting my own demise.

:o Big Mike....that was so rude!

Ken now you have me thinking......
by dag1450
Sat Mar 25, 2023 7:19 am
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: Loader Mutt Continues...
Replies: 352
Views: 757408

Re: Loader Mutt Continues...

That washer centering trick is good... because I'm badly in need of a set of center punches. Good update!
by dag1450
Tue Mar 14, 2023 5:19 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: New Project
Replies: 27
Views: 5191

Re: New Project

Wow...those links are great. Those corded attachments are amazing. The best part of the video was the woman driving the tractor... while trimming the hedges. Simply brilliant! Lol. Thanks for the update
by dag1450
Sun Mar 12, 2023 4:12 am
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: New Project
Replies: 27
Views: 5191

Re: New Project

That's cool! Keep us updated on your progress. I'm not familiar with these tractors at all so it's very interesting to see this. More pictures when you get the chance. I wonder where these were originally sold? Maybe appliance stores next to the washers and dryers and refrigerators. Lol. "Could I al...
by dag1450
Mon Mar 06, 2023 8:45 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: K 241 running badly
Replies: 25
Views: 6578

Re: K 241 running badly

Good to hear your getting things figured out. That carb wrench is great. Might get a dusting tonight north of Philadelphia..... might.
by dag1450
Sun Mar 05, 2023 3:57 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: K 241 running badly
Replies: 25
Views: 6578

Re: K 241 running badly

Oh man! That stinks! Just to get this out of my head I will ask when was the fuel system drained and nice fresh gasoline installed. I think you keep them outside. Could the warmer winter temps be causing excessive condensation.... its frozen in the tank when you first start it....then it thaws out o...
by dag1450
Sun Feb 19, 2023 7:35 am
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: Loader Mutt Continues...
Replies: 352
Views: 757408

Re: Loader Mutt Continues...

Your dedication to to that old girl is like a marriage......"for better or for worse, till death do you part". I would have be divorced long ago :lol:
Great job!!
by dag1450
Sat Feb 04, 2023 1:21 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Winter Snow and Storm Pics
Replies: 376
Views: 2138906

Re: Winter Snow and Storm Pics

Wow! I think I would have a panic attack at those temps! I start get nervous in the single digits....I close window blinds .. double check doors are pushed tight. Around zero I start worrying...and opening vanity cabinets, not turning heat back.... pacing around. At -20 ish, I would need a Valium......
by dag1450
Sun Jan 29, 2023 7:29 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: K 241 running badly
Replies: 25
Views: 6578

Re: K 241 running badly

Thanks guys. I should probably just take the carb off and give it a good cleaning.... and then adjust. Tom you might be on to something about the load. I'm recalling him saying not enough power...so he moved choke to first notch. That's probably when the black soot was occuring Actually similar to w...
by dag1450
Sun Jan 29, 2023 8:21 am
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: K 241 running badly
Replies: 25
Views: 6578

Re: K 241 running badly

Im just trying to think.... does that have the thick cardboard gasket to the block? Probably a dab of blue locker on those studs? On another topic....do you ever have to readjust your carb settings from winter to summer? I don't remember doing that on the 127, but my dad's 6 horse snowblower....we t...
by dag1450
Sat Jan 28, 2023 4:34 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: K 241 running badly
Replies: 25
Views: 6578

Re: K 241 running badly

Glad to hear it was a nice easy fix.
by dag1450
Mon Jan 23, 2023 6:08 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: New To Me Original
Replies: 10
Views: 2377

Re: New To Me Original

Oh man! How did I miss this original post. Sorry Allen. Looks great. That will be a fun tractor to mess around with. Thanks for the update
by dag1450
Sat Jan 14, 2023 8:49 am
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Ham and CB chatter
Replies: 33
Views: 13858

Re: Ham and CB chatter

Oh man Mike!! I'm starting to think I was "drunk" the last 20 years. Every one of my man spaces around my house I have cub parts squirreled away....some are neat on shelves...some on dollies...some are laying around willy nilly. Good thing now...I have been sober for a few years! "East bound and dow...
by dag1450
Thu Jan 12, 2023 8:59 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Ham and CB chatter
Replies: 33
Views: 13858

Re: Ham and CB chatter

Wow that does sound totaled. Sorry!
It's crazy what we can get caught up in collecting. My parents are getting ready to downsize hopefully next year. He would say...he had a train layout. Well....that would not be accurate... wish me luck! :shock:
by dag1450
Sat Jan 07, 2023 8:57 am
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Ham and CB chatter
Replies: 33
Views: 13858

Re: Ham and CB chatter

Oh man....that stinks! Im not even involved and its bothering me :(
Maybe thats an omen for your 2023.... :oops:
by dag1450
Sun Dec 25, 2022 8:05 am
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Merry Christmas!!
Replies: 2
Views: 1268

Re: Merry Christmas!!

Merry Christmas Guy's! At the top of my list......and I left catalog pages open in the wishbook next to my bed and desk. I know that's a "sad" technique...but im pretty sure it worked when I was 10 for a dirt bike. Lol. This year.... Craftsman 6 point wrench set! Sae or metric. Or both!
Dave
by dag1450
Fri Dec 16, 2022 3:30 am
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Mike Andrews (Big Mike)
Replies: 5
Views: 1538

Re: Mike Andrews (Big Mike)

Thoughts and prayers Mike.
by dag1450
Sun Oct 30, 2022 3:50 am
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: Loader Mutt Continues...
Replies: 352
Views: 757408

Re: Loader Mutt Continues...

The finished axle looks amazing. It looks like something for a big Minneapolis Moline...not a little cub cadet. Lol. Enjoy your write ups!
by dag1450
Fri Oct 28, 2022 4:50 am
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: And I came home with two dollars
Replies: 46
Views: 16035

Re: And I came home with two dollars

Nice save ken! I can't believe I never thought of that trailer hitch combo....that is great!
As for the "light oil"...you better clarify cause big Mike will be under his hood looking for the light oil dipstick when his turn signal lever gets sticky.