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[tweidman]

Finished the prep to bring in Ryan's MF10, then hauled it & donor unit in the garage. Then got the hoods off & began making a to do list. Managed to do a few small things.

Nice looking 1966, does it still have the serial tag?

[MH81]

Sure does,
#1446001307.

[MH81]

Nice looking 1966, does it still have the serial tag?

Sure does,
#1446001307.
http://gardentractor...1446001307-jpg/

Edited by MH81, November 22, 2010 - 10:11 PM.

[DH1]

That's a early one.

[caseguy]

Yesterday, I fabricated a new cable guide clamp for my WH 314-8. I used a badly rusted one off of my 312-8 as a pattern. I got it primed and painted and also cleaned up and painted the cable guide tube that I purchased last Saturday. I also removed the draw bar style hitch and started to install the clevis hitch.
Today I installed the cable guide tube and clamp and ran to the WH dealer for some smalls (A trunnion, a clevis, and clevis pin) that I didn't get with the hitch and the larger components last Sat. I also ordered a lift cable assembly that will not be in for some time yet. I plan on using the factory cable as a pattern to try and duplicate an OEM setup for the rest of my herd. If I find the right components, I may even make a few to sell to offset the cost of all this stuff!

[MH81]

Finally found a decent picture of the missing parts of my Sears Snowplow. Went ahead & Fabricated a lift lock & started taking measurements for the lower structural arms that go to the rear of the tractor. I would love to find a set of originals to copy, but I think I can get close. Got the 7E to start again, but am realizing the switch is going bad... gonna have to buy a new one before I use it.

[turbo]

today i gave my john deer l100 a oil change and a wash and wax now shes put away for the winter lol

[Tinkerer]

I didn't do any work today but I am uploading a better picture of my Bolens 1220 with the wide studded tires and the snow blower mounted. Maybe I will be able to work on them some tomorrow.

[Bolens 1000]

Is that chain being used as the lift link?
What is holding it up like that?

[olcowhand]

Got a lot done on my Bush Hog D4-10 garden tractor restoration!

[Tinkerer]

Yes I am using a chain as the lift link. I don't have the lift link that is designed to go with the snow blower and I saw a chain being used as a lift link on another Bolens to lift the snow blower. I actually have a spring around one of the motor mounts and hooked to the chain in two different spots. I did this to keep the chain from getting caught on the tie rod end when I steer hard to the right and then return to straight. The think the chain would only get caught on the tie rod end when the snow blower is down but I decided to prevent this from happening and not find out during my first time using it to snow blow the driveway. Only time will tell how the chain and spring work. It was easier to use a chain than try and built the lift link right now.

[Bolens 1000]

ah ok. I was wondering how the chain appeared to be floating in mid air LOL.

[Tinkerer]

Well I removed the mower from the Bolens 1600H today. Hopefully I won't need it till spring. I then installed the snow blade in preparation for winter and what is to come.

[grand]

I posted some of this already in What did you do with your tractor today. But to start out George and I put a starter generator from the G 12 I just got on the 800. Also donated to the 800 were wheel weights. With that done we mounted a snow blade on the tractor and put on the tire chains. There was little clearance between the chains and the fenders so rather than damage them we took the fenders off. Also helped George mount the snowblower on his MF12. We are hopefully now ready for winter. I can't do pictures but we will post some tomorrow of our snow removal fleet.The last thing we did was to start a rewiring job on the 600. I had made a temporary repair this summer but its time to do it right. It was a great day to work with my son on some our tractors.

[MH81]

Came home with a migraine from work. Took a recuperative nap & then Ryan and I built the support rods for the Sears 7E's snow plow. Now to buy a battery & tune up the carb. Wheel weights are waiting & I need to find a set of chains. Hold on snow, hold on.