Today, I got most everything together on the John Deere mower and mowed some bamboo. Everything is working, but I need to adjust the carb, install the air filter, and make a cooling fan filter screen. The variable speed drive is working reasonable well.
I started the last week of December moving things to get the mower out of the corner of the other building. Say 4 months occasional effort to disasssemble, assemble, and make a few repairs.
I only made a couple rounds mowing bamboo, so I have more to finish.
volvolugnut
What non automotive projects and repairs are you doing?
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volvolugnut
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Re: What non automotive projects and repairs are you doing?
The Fleet:
Volvo: 2001 V70 T5, 1986 244DL, 1983 245DL, 1975 245DL, 1959 PV544, multiple Volvo parts cars.
Mercedes: 2001 E320, 1973 280, 1974 280C, 1989 300E, 1988 300TE, 1979 300TD, parts cars.
2009 Smart Passion
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And others.
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Mercedes: 2001 E320, 1973 280, 1974 280C, 1989 300E, 1988 300TE, 1979 300TD, parts cars.
2009 Smart Passion
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BlackBart
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How thick are these bamboo stalks? Is it making a lot of noise and wearing out mower blades?
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volvolugnut
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The bamboo shoots are still small and not yet woody - like large asparagus stalks. That was the urgency to get the mower working before the bamboo drew too large.
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The Fleet:
Volvo: 2001 V70 T5, 1986 244DL, 1983 245DL, 1975 245DL, 1959 PV544, multiple Volvo parts cars.
Mercedes: 2001 E320, 1973 280, 1974 280C, 1989 300E, 1988 300TE, 1979 300TD, parts cars.
2009 Smart Passion
Ford: 1977 F350, 1964 F150 (2), 1938 Tudor Sedan
Farmall tractors: 1956 400 Diesel, 1946 A
And others.
Volvo: 2001 V70 T5, 1986 244DL, 1983 245DL, 1975 245DL, 1959 PV544, multiple Volvo parts cars.
Mercedes: 2001 E320, 1973 280, 1974 280C, 1989 300E, 1988 300TE, 1979 300TD, parts cars.
2009 Smart Passion
Ford: 1977 F350, 1964 F150 (2), 1938 Tudor Sedan
Farmall tractors: 1956 400 Diesel, 1946 A
And others.
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volvolugnut
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Yesterday, I made various repairs and improvements to the JD mower. While replacing the cooling air screen, I twisted off a bolt. I was not using much torque, but it was a Grade 3 (no marking) 1/4 inch bolt. I got to practice broken stud removal with left hand drills and a couple types of thread taps. It was successful.
I then finished mowing as much bamboo as I will be able to reach with this mower, considering trees and ground slopes. It only took about 30 minutes. It was very dusty.
volvolugnut
I then finished mowing as much bamboo as I will be able to reach with this mower, considering trees and ground slopes. It only took about 30 minutes. It was very dusty.
volvolugnut
The Fleet:
Volvo: 2001 V70 T5, 1986 244DL, 1983 245DL, 1975 245DL, 1959 PV544, multiple Volvo parts cars.
Mercedes: 2001 E320, 1973 280, 1974 280C, 1989 300E, 1988 300TE, 1979 300TD, parts cars.
2009 Smart Passion
Ford: 1977 F350, 1964 F150 (2), 1938 Tudor Sedan
Farmall tractors: 1956 400 Diesel, 1946 A
And others.
Volvo: 2001 V70 T5, 1986 244DL, 1983 245DL, 1975 245DL, 1959 PV544, multiple Volvo parts cars.
Mercedes: 2001 E320, 1973 280, 1974 280C, 1989 300E, 1988 300TE, 1979 300TD, parts cars.
2009 Smart Passion
Ford: 1977 F350, 1964 F150 (2), 1938 Tudor Sedan
Farmall tractors: 1956 400 Diesel, 1946 A
And others.
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volvolugnut
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Today I played musical batteries. The JD mower is sharing a battery with my 1977 Ford truck. I needed to move the truck today and removed the battery from the mower and placed it in the truck. Apparently, the mower is not charging the battery and the weakened battery would not start the truck. I had a new battery available that is going into the Smart car. I put the new battery in the truck to move it out of the way. Then I moved the new battery to the JD mower. Then I used the JD mower to move my 16 foot trailer around to the garage to pick up some shelves. It is easier to use the mower to maneuver the trailer around my house and fence to the back yard instead of the long wheel base truck.
I have hopes the old Smart car battery will be enough to start the JD mower if I charge between uses.
volvolugnut
I have hopes the old Smart car battery will be enough to start the JD mower if I charge between uses.
volvolugnut
The Fleet:
Volvo: 2001 V70 T5, 1986 244DL, 1983 245DL, 1975 245DL, 1959 PV544, multiple Volvo parts cars.
Mercedes: 2001 E320, 1973 280, 1974 280C, 1989 300E, 1988 300TE, 1979 300TD, parts cars.
2009 Smart Passion
Ford: 1977 F350, 1964 F150 (2), 1938 Tudor Sedan
Farmall tractors: 1956 400 Diesel, 1946 A
And others.
Volvo: 2001 V70 T5, 1986 244DL, 1983 245DL, 1975 245DL, 1959 PV544, multiple Volvo parts cars.
Mercedes: 2001 E320, 1973 280, 1974 280C, 1989 300E, 1988 300TE, 1979 300TD, parts cars.
2009 Smart Passion
Ford: 1977 F350, 1964 F150 (2), 1938 Tudor Sedan
Farmall tractors: 1956 400 Diesel, 1946 A
And others.
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BlackBart
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I went to work on my wife’s summer commuter bike, which has provided years of service with very little maintenance. A dirty, caked-on greasy mess with nearly rotted tires.
Popped on a new set of Vittoria touring tires, only put one on backwards - they’re directional, like a car rain tire! Oop. They have a reflector strip on the sidewalls, which works really well.
Then went to town cleaning and degreasing. Used mostly my car chemicals and stiff parts brushes, plus a big soapy sponge. Took some scotchbrite carefully to the braking surfaces, cleaned up minor scratches.
When it was back together, I found some Bike Lust polish on a shelf and spruced it up, even more purpler than before.
I’ll leave the bearings and sloppy headset to a bike shop - they have the right tools and do it quickly.
Popped on a new set of Vittoria touring tires, only put one on backwards - they’re directional, like a car rain tire! Oop. They have a reflector strip on the sidewalls, which works really well.
Then went to town cleaning and degreasing. Used mostly my car chemicals and stiff parts brushes, plus a big soapy sponge. Took some scotchbrite carefully to the braking surfaces, cleaned up minor scratches.
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When it was back together, I found some Bike Lust polish on a shelf and spruced it up, even more purpler than before.
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I’ll leave the bearings and sloppy headset to a bike shop - they have the right tools and do it quickly.
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1994 850T5 wagon
2004 XC70 wagon BlackBetty
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volvolugnut
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My mechanical skills started with bikes. Old coaster brake bikes with worn out bearings. I just started taking them apart and cleaning with gasoline. Young and dumb.
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The Fleet:
Volvo: 2001 V70 T5, 1986 244DL, 1983 245DL, 1975 245DL, 1959 PV544, multiple Volvo parts cars.
Mercedes: 2001 E320, 1973 280, 1974 280C, 1989 300E, 1988 300TE, 1979 300TD, parts cars.
2009 Smart Passion
Ford: 1977 F350, 1964 F150 (2), 1938 Tudor Sedan
Farmall tractors: 1956 400 Diesel, 1946 A
And others.
Volvo: 2001 V70 T5, 1986 244DL, 1983 245DL, 1975 245DL, 1959 PV544, multiple Volvo parts cars.
Mercedes: 2001 E320, 1973 280, 1974 280C, 1989 300E, 1988 300TE, 1979 300TD, parts cars.
2009 Smart Passion
Ford: 1977 F350, 1964 F150 (2), 1938 Tudor Sedan
Farmall tractors: 1956 400 Diesel, 1946 A
And others.
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I think we all started with bikes. I can still remember the " bike " smell.
Nice job B.B. ! Looks almost new.
Nice job B.B. ! Looks almost new.
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1996 850 Turbo GLH ( Goes Like Hell )
1999 V70 GLT