with the rear blade on it front end is light also pull logs with the three point so that lightens up the front also

Great logging picture gt383mag :ThumbsUp:

Last week stripped out the gears in my BB36 gearbox, Today, I went to look at a qa42, but instead came home with a used BB-36 gearbox, auger and frame, and 8.5 tire chains. The gearbox is a 20 tooth pinion and 30 tooth drive so 1.5:1 ratio. Someone installed a quick attach frame on my bb-36 to attach on my 127, so it's better than bolting. I figured out the ratio and the auger turns about 1152 RPM. It will throw snow about 20-25 feet.

The sun came out so it looked like a good time to do a little extra clean up after the 5" snow we had on Monday . The cab is working out great. :beerchug:

Changed the oil pan on the 1200 put the cradle on it. Still have to fix the pivot holes in the clutch hanger bracket. Was dark and getting cold and my sinuses are killing me so called it a night. Watching the original mad max.

Spent a good part of the afternoon trying to shake out the persistent issues with the 147. Found the problem with charging system - the ground wire on the regulator had a "cold" solder joint. I checked those visually but never measured with the DVM; essentially open circuit. Don't have an iron hot enough to melt solder on the bracket and didn't want to melt the rubber mount using a torch so I made a jumper that's soldered to the regulator base in a pool of solder already there and then a loop connector on the other end so it can be clamped to the chassis frame under the mounting bolt. Put it back on there and started it up, after a slight adjustment it came up to approx 13.75V and held there and didn't vary much with lights off or on. Looks like the ammeter is bad, though, and the glass has a crack. Also the S/G needs bearings. More parts on order this week.

Also tore down the electric lift and put in some bearings and a new seal. Fortunately the gear box and screw tube were full of a brown grease and were protected from the moisture. (The crud and corrosion in the brake compartment was cleaned out earlier and left soaking in PB.) I ordered a snap ring with the parts and am glad I did; the old one gave up instantly. It's laying there on the 'B' in the pic. Need to get a new set of cap screws to finish.

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Also ran the sc2400 (technically not a CC but I did buy it at the local CC dealership) to clean up the ice on the drive; tried out the Internet wisdom of using a 1 1/2-inch diameter length of ABS pipe slotted and pressed on to the blade edge. It helps, but isn't as good as I had hoped. Might try a 2-inch pipe.

Renewable Energy detail. 29 degrees and dropping...

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Put some wheel weights on the 782 today. Tried some rubbing compound on the hood and engine panels

ccguy, Nice looking machine, keep her working !

Terry, After 30 some years, I'm sure that little machine really thanks you for the effort. Good for you for taking good care of your baby !
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You guys have been busy! Thanks for the pics.