Archive through March 16, 2013

[hydroharry]

Terry D - not into BB much but guess it would have to be Gonzaga. I don't like crossing borders except to avoid sales tax (none in Oregon).

Tom, Frank and Dennis - geez, I can see using the horse method if you got a pan seat, or maybe even the low back fiberglass/rubber style, but once you go to a mid or high back that's an H of a swing. I actually wouldn't recommend it since I'm certain everyone is holding the steering wheel and that big ole leg swing puts alot of pull pressure on the steering column - probably why the 2 bolts holding the steering box to the frame always come loose and even strip. So Frank, if you gonna practice, don't be swinging that leg. Practice getting on and off using no hands. Just step on the foot step with the left foot and step thru with the right foot, and then grap the wheel when you go to the seated position. It has some connection to riding a bike - once you got the hang of it, it'll be automatic.
Dennis - that is a nice seat you got for your Super H, and I can see where it would be quite comfy.

 

[dschwandt]

Question for the correct police: Is this battery tie down bolt and nut correct??
Both my 70 and 73 had these square nuts and IH (stamped on head) carriage bolts for tie downs. I'm questioning the square nut. Also, is anyone reproing the tie down bar/clamp?

 

[dfrisk]

HARRY - If I had the $$$$$, I'd have one of those seats on the 72 & 982 also. They both could use better seats, but the way they both get used mowing under tree branches that style of seat would get tore up quick. Branches would catch and poke holes in the top front of the back cushion.

 

[dfrisk]

DAVE - Actually, a WING NUT was installed on those belt carriage bolts from the factory.

 

[mconway]

Harry Bursell (Hydroharry)

Yeah, I just changed the oil and that stuff helps me think.

Last summer I moved almost 30 yards of dirt so it's definitely a worker. I'm thinking of doing a resto to pay back for being so good to me. Ill get more pics up at some point too. Last Sept my son bought his first house and he wanted a tractor with a deck and blower. He looked at an 1811 with both but it got sold before he got a chance to grab it. He ended up with one of those funny orange tractors with a mower, blower and he fabbed a mount for a 42 inch blade. So now I have to learn about those funny 'numbered' tractors, his being a 226...oh wee, live and learn i guess

 

[dschwandt]

Thanks Dennis, probably be best to go with a nyloc wing nut and a washer then. The bolt should be cad plate, right??

dave

 

[pbell]

Dennis,
40-45 years changes a lot of things we used to do........

 

[kmcconaughey]

David S., yes on the cad plating. I'll second Denny on the wing nuts being installed at the factory. It's what's shown in the various manuals. Here's a sample:

 

[digger]

So Kraig,
We ended up with 8" last night and more coming this afternoon. Looks like your getting it now.

 

[kmcconaughey]

Charlie, yep, there's about 3" on the ground and more falling.