Archive through October 29, 2013

[bjamison]

Dennis F & Steve B - I had a snow plow fall in the expansion/stress relief crack in a sidewalk one time. The blade was spring loaded and in a quick second, the blade tipped down almost flat with the sidewalk and the once free of the crack, slammed back into position with a loud bang. I sounded like a gun going off - startled the heck out of me, LOL!

 

[hydroharry]

Geez, I went away for a few days and can't hardly believe things.

Charlie - I'm so sorry for your loss. Hopefully there is something we could do to assist you and your wife and your life.

Nic and Jeff - I see the Sandbox thread is set up. I'll visit there shortly.

Dennis, et al - as far as I'm concerned that blade trip lock-out should never be locked unless you're doing some fine leveling or minor grading at very slow speeds. I didn't plant my face in the hood, I almost ended up in front of the tractor getting run over.

 

[drglinski]

Tony H

I repainted my blade this summer and the 3/4" pin had to be welded to the "triangular thing" AKA IH Nomenclature "Main frame."

 

[digger]

Okie Dokie,
We're back online anyway! LOL

Thanks for all the kind words and wishes that everyone posted.

I'll be setting up a thread in the Sandbox with a link to a page with some pics.

Seems that a $1.00 receptacle/Outlet/plugin can cost ya right at 1.6 million bucks these days!

 

[jbliler]

Hang in there Charlie!

 

[fcurrier]

 

[jbliler]

Note to all with an original, A new drive belt does wanders for a smooth feeling clutch. It was long overdue

 

[digger]

I'll post one pic here.
Not much left of a 320 ft. building!
And there's 12 Cubs in that mess somewhere!

 

[lbuttke]

Words can not describe the feelings I have seeing a life time of work burnt to ashes.

Glad to know Charlie and his wife made it out alive,that is a relife.

I wish Charlie and his wife the best and hope they can recover from this terriable loss soon.

 

[kshultz]

Man, that is devastating! Our prayers are with you Charlie! If you need anything, this forum is the first place you need to ask.

 

[kmcconaughey]

Charlie, I second what Shultzie wrote.

 

[jbaker]

I third that, and think I see a glimmer of yellow and white in there

 

[tkhoffman]

The plan is to Not have the plow locked.. that's why I asked the question after the plow assembly burst apart when I loosened the Springs and let it pivot. Many have chimed in with the same issue. Seems like this is a weak point. I have access to a 3/4" piece with threads one end. I will make it right. Probably add gussetts where this Rod passes through the Main Frame (triangle). Thanks again everyone

 

[aschumacher]

Catch 'yawll later, gonna get some grub while waiting for something to happen here.

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[kostendorf]

 

[mfrade]

 

[bjamison]

Wondering if I should ask a quick question....

 

[digger]

Yep, you sure should!

 

[bjamison]

Quick question: WHEN Charlie rebuilds, should he do so in a warmer climate?

 

[kostendorf]

Why would the main frame be yellow on an otherwise white push blade. Did IH paint some yellow?