Archive through December 10, 2016

[klindstedt]

It lives! Finally found time to work on my new-to-me 109/129 to get it running. As you may recall, I got this 109 from a neighbor and it has a 12hp replacement engine in it. I can't say for certain what the final problem was, but along the way I replaced the ignition switch, coil, plug, condenser, points, rebuilt the carb, and just last night, replaced the head gasket and flattened the head. The head and top of block looked good, no carbon build-up to speak of. Cylinder wall nice and smooth and standard size piston. What probably made the biggest difference is I static-timed the engine rather than setting the points at .020 and calling it good. Previously, the engine was hard to start and ran hot.

The 109 is being put on snow duty as my 1811 has blown the rear oil seal, again. Had a little trouble with the lift rod, and ended up using chain. The rod that works on the 1811 is too large in diameter to fit in the hole in the lift bracket on the 109. The chain is a temporary solution, but works pretty good so far.

Had a few tense moments plowing snow, the hydro control is on the right on my 1811 and on the left on the 109. Hard to teach an old dog new tricks! Sorry no action shots, no one home to take a picture as I worked.

Oh yeah, no hood because the hinge is all buggered up, need to work on that as well. And... need screws for the tunnel cover.

 

[hydroharry]

Kevin- while you're getting stuff for your 109/129 get some of those side panels that stabilize and hold the gas tank to the pedestal and frame.
Also, if you can find a hood hinge from a Quiet Line (like a 1250 or 1450) it's alot heavier and fits perfect, and probably last forever.

 

[dquillen]

I've got zero experience with tire chains and I want to put a set on my 124. It came with oversized tires, 23/10.50X12 and I see that the fender clearance is about 1 1/4" compared to my 122 with stock tires & 2" clearance. Is that enough clearance for standard ladder style chains? Also, there is a fender bolt head on the inside which takes it down to 1" clearance there. The chains will stay on all year as this is a "in the woods" machine and I'm tired of it slipping. Thanks for your help

David

 

[eford]

David I know I can't have chains on my quiet lines with 10.5 wide tires. I had to space my Tru Powers out with thick washers so the tire itself wouldn't rub. I believe you'd be better off getting a set of 8.5 wide tires and using those.

 

[digger]

David Q.
There will be no clearance issues using the 10.50's.
Your better off using the wide tires and 2 link chains anyway. Especially if you run into an ice situation one day.

I'm running 26x12's with 3/4" clearance and ice chains and have to rubbing the fenders.

 

[akleyla]

Harry, yes the wear edge was reversed years ago. I may buy one for a 42 or 36 and re-drill holes .

 

[bbranstetter]

I hear ya Steve. If I had done a complete job I would have pulled the starter/generator out and cleaned things up while the snow equipment went on. Usually needs to be serviced once a year and then there is no problems, even in the winter months. Cubs have to live in the trailer now that the garage is gone so no power for tender but maybe putting in a trailer service would be a good idea? Maybe rob one out of an old tt.

 

[mconway]

Kevin Lindstedt, here's the rod i use on my 109
1/2 inch threaded rod clevis ends are macmaster carr
https://www.mcmaster.com/#1583k61/=15fq1h6

 

[klindstedt]

Thanks Mike, I'll have to take a look at those clevis ends.

 

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