[AT] Tractors

[David Bruce]

My tractor day was yesterday.  I was moving a bucket full of dirt with 
the JD 2010 and then POW!.   One of the front tires gave up the ghost in 
impressive fashion.  The tire was really dry rotted so no big surprise.  
Luckily in a decent spot for a wheel removal.  Removed the wheel, went 
to the local tire store for a new tire and wouldn't you know it half the 
county was there in front of me.  While waiting I got to visit with a 
few neighbors I hadn't seen in a while.  Made it back home, installed 
the tire and delivered the bucket of dirt before sundown.  Not the best 
day but nor all that bad either.

Today I spent some time in the garden and running errands.

Maybe tomorrow some mowing.

David
NW NC

On 3/31/2010 8:04 PM, Paul Waugh wrote:
> You fellows can play with your skunks, and critters. I played with tractors today.  I got the 420 sheet metal back on and moved to the farm (15 acres). Then to the 930 Case.  I finished putting the left hand brake together with new liners, all cleaned up and everything.  I charged the batteries. I was surprised what good shape they were in from the winter. 1.5 hrs and they were up to full charge and full amps.  And she fired up very quickly!!  My brake works, it is so much nicer to have some kind of brake.  I took it outside.
> > From there, I got the old semi on charge, and after another 1.5 hrs, danged but it started. I have a shifter problem, so had to quit on it.
> I went back to the Case and started taking the right hand brake apart. It is just wrong to have water run out of a brake housing.  I got the outside cover off, and ran out of energy (any one relate).
>
> Darn gorgeous day, and I spent over half of it playing with old tractors .... maybe go to a sale tomorrow.
>
> Paul - 46555
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