Finishing install on my exhaust cut outs. Manually operated.

Windrower.  John Deere W235.

Neal

Fun times. These should be finished next week after silver soldering. 

Just finished up a couple of crankshaft rebuilds on 1976 Mercury SNO-TWISTER Kohler 440 engines.

1 minute ago, IRONDOG said:

Just finished up a couple of crankshaft rebuilds on 1976 Mercury SNO-TWISTER Kohler 440 engines.

Can you still get parts for those things?  My uncle used to collect and race a few of those rippers back in the day.

 

Dragging the trailer out of storage and throwing some fresh sneakers on it, figuring whats up with the wiring.  Damn lights worked solid for 10+ years, guess its time.

8 minutes ago, IRONDOG said:

Just finished up a couple of crankshaft rebuilds on 1976 Mercury SNO-TWISTER Kohler 440 engines.

Very cool. I love the old sleds. Even the name is cool.

That looks like a starrett last word indicator. 

My projects are a little easier on the hands right now..... Have the week off and plan on changing out the pre-charged water tank which I think the bladder has ruptured, also plan on ordering a repair kit for our dryer to replace the belt and the pulleys... Some of the projects I have planned for the week.....

 Figure I'll probably be ordering most of this through Amazon, So I decided to cash out some coins that have been lying around to pay for it. Going to a coinstar where they don't deduct any percentage for an Amazon gift card..........

Any guesses how much is in this Poland spring bottle?.     Heading to store now.

 

$210

Finished up with the sled, dragged the trailer out.  3 new tires to the 1 added last year, a little grease, washed, probably gonna hit it with some compound, ran out of ambition  this afternoon.  Kids/grandkids coming over for steaks on the grill later.

1 hour ago, Mag6240 said:

$210

$360.56....damn way more than I expected in that bottle. Have another one ready to go and then I have a 5 gallon glass jug full to the brim. Probably sitting 40 years plus.   I imagine several thousands in that one.....but will have to check for the possibility of some valuable coins in that one too. 

 

2 minutes ago, ViperGTS/Z1 said:

$360.56....damn way more than I expected in that bottle. Have another one ready to go and then I have a 5 gallon glass jug full to the brim. Probably sitting 40 years plus.   I imagine several thousands in that one.....but will have to check for the possibility of some valuable coins in that one too. 

 

This just gave me a great idea!

I'll need your address though if I lose the bet!

37 minutes ago, Steve753 said:

This just gave me a great idea!

I'll need your address though if I lose the bet!

Don't even think about it.....Kramer ... My name ain't Gack

 

 

Edited October 15, 20232 yr by ViperGTS/Z1

25 minutes ago, Doug said:

Swear jar?

It will be when he drops it on his foot. 

Put a few rounds through with the kids  

3 hours ago, ViperGTS/Z1 said:

My projects are a little easier on the hands right now..... Have the week off and plan on changing out the pre-charged water tank which I think the bladder has ruptured, also plan on ordering a repair kit for our dryer to replace the belt and the pulleys... Some of the projects I have planned for the week.....

 Figure I'll probably be ordering most of this through Amazon, So I decided to cash out some coins that have been lying around to pay for it. Going to a coinstar where they don't deduct any percentage for an Amazon gift card..........

Any guesses how much is in this Poland spring bottle?.     Heading to store now.

 

I use a classic Kraft peanut butter Teddy Bear jar. It used to hold $400-500 in change but since the wife started counting it only holds $125. 

 

 

1 hour ago, Doug said:

Swear jar?

Just kept throwing the change from my pockets at the end of the week...added up pretty quick, even though I leave my change in the tip jar at Dunkin Donuts everyday....it would probably be double.

1 hour ago, Stephen Hawking said:

It will be when he drops it on his foot. 

The 5 gallon one has to be handled with a hand truck.... probably 300 hundred pounds.  Cant even lift it to drop on my foot.

45 minutes ago, Blackstar said:

I use a classic Kraft peanut butter Teddy Bear jar. It used to hold $400-500 in change but since the wife started counting it only holds $125. 

 

 

Looks like you leave out the pennies in that one.

Spent the day spraying the bottom of the van with cosmoline. Smells like an old basement. 

37 minutes ago, ViperGTS/Z1 said:

Just kept throwing the change from my pockets at the end of the week...added up pretty quick, even though I leave my change in the tip jar at Dunkin Donuts everyday....it would probably be double.

The 5 gallon one has to be handled with a hand truck.... probably 300 hundred pounds.  Cant even lift it to drop on my foot.

Looks like you leave out the pennies in that one.

No pennies in Canada my friend.

 

The Royal Canadian Mint stopped producing and distributing pennies in Canada as of February 4, 2013 due to rising costs relative to face value and the significant handling costs of the penny for retailers, financial institutions and the economy in general.

Edited October 15, 20232 yr by Blackstar

Got both tractors out and brought in to change oil and check over. No sledding so might as well do this.

Adding another 200ah of lithium batteries to the van. 

8 minutes ago, ActionfigureJoe said:

Adding another 200ah of lithium batteries to the van. 

What will you have for total amp hours after you add the 200?

Getting ready for the Arizona Peace Trail. Shove off in the morning.

1 hour ago, ckf said:

What will you have for total amp hours after you add the 200?

600ah. Also added a 1000w Honda generator to the mix. 

Just finished up a crankshaft rebuild on a John Deere  / CCW / Kioritz 340 fanner. The guy might get one vintage ride in this year if we get some snow. Worst year ever for rideable snow in Michigan.

Edited February 18, 20242 yr by IRONDOG
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