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by Klapatta
Sun Mar 05, 2023 10:32 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: K 241 running badly
Replies: 25
Views: 6587

Re: K 241 running badly

Thanks for the input Dave, here's what's new at this point. Bad fuel has never been my issue, I run only non ethanol and it smelled fresh. I changed out the carburetor with another one. It started right up and seemed to run well but that's been said before. With the driveway all cleaned up I'm fresh...
by Klapatta
Sun Mar 05, 2023 1:10 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: K 241 running badly
Replies: 25
Views: 6587

Re: K 241 running badly

I'm embarrassed to report after all this how badly this thing is still running. The symptoms are more or less the same. It runs Ok for a half hour or so and then the power loss comes and rough running comes back. This most recent carburetor I installed has the bad habit of pouring fuel from out the ...
by Klapatta
Sat Mar 04, 2023 11:29 am
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Winter Snow and Storm Pics
Replies: 383
Views: 2168817

Re: Winter Snow and Storm Pics

Not the left coast but this is being a pretty good one. Supposed to taper off in about four hours. DSCN0710.JPG Too much for a blade really the thrower is the way to go. I'm sure the blade will come in handy later for mop up work. DSCN0701.JPG Our parking is somewhat narrow and removal can become an...
by Klapatta
Fri Mar 03, 2023 10:03 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: K 241 running badly
Replies: 25
Views: 6587

Re: K 241 running badly

I will find with it under load soon enough. Six to ten predicted.
I found this too. What a blue cost in 2012
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by Klapatta
Thu Mar 02, 2023 2:00 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: K 241 running badly
Replies: 25
Views: 6587

Re: K 241 running badly

Update. The problem returned. Other than installing a nice, fresh carb it would seem I had achieved nothing at all. Everything seemed just fine until yesterday when I was pushing snow banks back because that's what I do in March when another storm is coming. The issue returned with loss of power and...
by Klapatta
Sat Feb 04, 2023 1:43 am
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Winter Snow and Storm Pics
Replies: 383
Views: 2168817

Re: Winter Snow and Storm Pics

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by Klapatta
Sun Jan 29, 2023 9:49 am
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: K 241 running badly
Replies: 25
Views: 6587

Re: K 241 running badly

Dave, regarding that thick composition gasket perhaps the older ones were a cardboard substrate, I really don't know. But a new one will be two regular thin gaskets sandwiched on to a center plastic insert. The whole thing will be just about 1/8" thick. They were called out as for use with the quiet...
by Klapatta
Sat Jan 28, 2023 6:52 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: K 241 running badly
Replies: 25
Views: 6587

Re: K 241 running badly

My bad Dave. Over tightening will create flange warpage issues but not tight enough will cause problems of it's own. Swapping out was the way to go. This old core cleaned up real nice but the seals were quite dried out. Throttle shaft is silky smooth too, seems to me I recall making an oversize one ...
by Klapatta
Sat Jan 28, 2023 1:20 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: K 241 running badly
Replies: 25
Views: 6587

K 241 running badly

The throttle response on my 102 began acting up last Summer. The engine had twelve years on a complete rebuild. It would only get worse as the engine got hotter, usually after a half hour or so. My thinking at the time was a valve sticking. After this last snow cleanup it really began to run terribl...
by Klapatta
Wed Jan 25, 2023 1:47 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Winter Snow and Storm Pics
Replies: 383
Views: 2168817

Re: Winter Snow and Storm Pics

Have the QA42 dug out now, that was a bit of a chore.
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Running out of room. Make room.
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Ready for Wednesday. Yep, it's snowin
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by Klapatta
Wed Jan 25, 2023 9:44 am
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Winter Snow and Storm Pics
Replies: 383
Views: 2168817

Re: Winter Snow and Storm Pics

That was a good one. Ten more heading our way Wednesday. Power was out about 23 hours, that pole snapped in half from the strain.
I took this shot right after the power went out. Look at the trees. The deck looks clean but it had been shoveled off 3 times by then.
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by Klapatta
Mon Jan 23, 2023 10:44 am
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Winter Snow and Storm Pics
Replies: 383
Views: 2168817

Re: Winter Snow and Storm Pics

And the power just went out, I'm on the batteries. That's all for now-
by Klapatta
Mon Jan 23, 2023 10:39 am
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Winter Snow and Storm Pics
Replies: 383
Views: 2168817

Re: Winter Snow and Storm Pics

What we have here is a real New England snow storm. I have plenty of shots with the driveway but very few of the road. Time to put the Johnson wool coat and mittens on, grab the walking poles and go. North I shall head. This one is another thick snow and there were branches coming down all around me...
by Klapatta
Sun Jan 22, 2023 4:51 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Winter Snow and Storm Pics
Replies: 383
Views: 2168817

Re: Winter Snow and Storm Pics

Tom, that snow never fell out of the trees, it looks exactly the same as two days ago, maybe it's even icier. No power interruptions so far but honestly I can't recall anything like this before. The temp got up to 32 yesterday and then dropped without any wind whatsoever so that snow is stuck on goo...
by Klapatta
Fri Jan 20, 2023 1:23 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Winter Snow and Storm Pics
Replies: 383
Views: 2168817

Re: Winter Snow and Storm Pics

DSCN0606.JPG This is definitely some real high moisture content stuff coming down. When it finally does quit I'm not even bothering with the QA42, it's too pasty. The trees are very much into the power lines and one branch snapping will shut the service down, Temp holding at 30 degrees but if the w...
by Klapatta
Wed Jan 11, 2023 9:01 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Ham and CB chatter
Replies: 33
Views: 13900

Re: Ham and CB chatter

And that's not all Dave.The latest report from my guy is there is major damage. Back in the day that rig cost well over 2000 dollars in today's money. Most all of the external case screws are sheared off. The chassis framework slammed into the outside case. All of the axles that drive the cursor pul...
by Klapatta
Wed Jan 04, 2023 9:48 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Ham and CB chatter
Replies: 33
Views: 13900

Re: Ham and CB chatter

I answered my own question. What do I do now. Wait for it to burn out, that's what. After a time the smell of varnish was in the air. That's never good. Turns out the audio output transformer burned out. Too much voltage on the primary side. Enough of that and I sent it off to my restoration expert ...
by Klapatta
Sat Dec 17, 2022 1:34 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Winter Snow and Storm Pics
Replies: 383
Views: 2168817

Re: Winter Snow and Storm Pics

Our first real snow storm was dense and heavy with moisture.
We lost electric for about 18 hours.
The QA 42 as having issues throwing this stuff and it jammed up several times. This was a difficult snow to push as well.
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by Klapatta
Fri Dec 16, 2022 12:00 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Winter Snow and Storm Pics
Replies: 383
Views: 2168817

Re: Winter Snow and Storm Pics

Here we go now. I learned a long time ago to get those machines away from the house, when all the snow lets go on a steel roof your gonna be digging for a long time.
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Really thick heavy stuff.
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I'll use the thrower later
by Klapatta
Thu Dec 15, 2022 11:17 am
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Mike Andrews (Big Mike)
Replies: 5
Views: 1542

Re: Mike Andrews (Big Mike)

Very sorry to hear this. My condolences to you Mike and your family.
by Klapatta
Thu Dec 15, 2022 11:15 am
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: New To Me Original
Replies: 10
Views: 2380

Re: New To Me Original

Nice machine Allen. Looks like you added a seat cover, fenders, and weights. Send us some more pics!
by Klapatta
Mon Dec 12, 2022 12:53 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Winter Snow and Storm Pics
Replies: 383
Views: 2168817

Re: Winter Snow and Storm Pics

Our first real snowfall of the year. Less than 2 inches.There have been a couple of others but those did not stick around on the ground for long, this one will. DSCN0548.JPG I made my mind up several months ago that I'm all done commuting in the middle of the night in the Winter. Too many close call...
by Klapatta
Sun Nov 27, 2022 9:12 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: original wiring
Replies: 2
Views: 1208

Re: original wiring

Joe, I don't know if Mike LaMar is still making them or not but I testify his harnesses are faithful reproductions that are clearly marked and priced right. His contact information is listed in the Our Vendor Parts New and Used. You will find it located toward the bottom of the page. An outstanding ...
by Klapatta
Sun Nov 20, 2022 11:36 am
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Ham and CB chatter
Replies: 33
Views: 13900

Re: Ham and CB chatter

I put this unit up on the bench today. The first thing that I noticed was every single tube had been replaced. The 5Y3 rectifier and 6K6 audio output tested weak but all the others are well up into the green zone. I installed them all back in. Rectifiers and audio output tubes generally work or not ...
by Klapatta
Tue Nov 15, 2022 11:24 am
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Ham and CB chatter
Replies: 33
Views: 13900

Re: Ham and CB chatter

Winter is getting closer with each passing day and it's time to start thinking about moving indoor projects up onto the bench. This lump is next in line. DSCN0523.JPG I was able to print out a Sams Photofact for it directly off of the BAMA Archives. DSCN0525.JPG Like most all boat anchors this one d...
by Klapatta
Thu Nov 03, 2022 11:11 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: Cub 70 clutch teaser spring, broke again
Replies: 16
Views: 3534

Re: Cub 70 clutch teaser spring, broke again

I think you ought to go with the 2X value stack
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by Klapatta
Thu Nov 03, 2022 10:43 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: Cub 70 clutch teaser spring, broke again
Replies: 16
Views: 3534

Re: Cub 70 clutch teaser spring, broke again

Charlie, a new teaser spring in it's totally relaxed state will measure around .475 across. In it's totally compressed state it will measure around .325. You will note in my sketch I allowed around .030 shy of complete crush, this is reflected by the .360- .350 dimension. Keep in mind that when stac...
by Klapatta
Sat Oct 29, 2022 5:27 am
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: NLA part
Replies: 6
Views: 1730

Re: NLA part

Thank you Mike. But it's all right. Like Tom mentioned they can still be had. I just had to pony up some more for them that's all- I ordered three.
Just hang onto the one you have, it just may come in handy one day
by Klapatta
Fri Oct 28, 2022 8:29 am
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: And I came home with two dollars
Replies: 46
Views: 16077

Re: And I came home with two dollars

It's a nice hitch. Extreme carries them. Charlie does too. I use the cheapie Wally World Super Tech spray can stuff. It's pretty darn good. Tom, yes I was thinking about doing that. I checked every thread first and they were ALL intact. If just one had been stripped out I would have done that. I was...
by Klapatta
Fri Oct 28, 2022 8:16 am
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: NLA part
Replies: 6
Views: 1730

Re: NLA part

Joe, I really have my doubts that 60 year old Prog die has been run any time in the last twenty years. Guys that built and serviced tooling like that are retiring by the thousands every single day. Soon no one will have a clue. You snooze you loose. Tom, I saw your post last night at work while on m...