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 Posted: 03 Dec 2017 at 5:09pm |
 tadams(OH) wrote:
Glad to hear your back is doing good. I had a fusion on L4 & 5 in 1986, all has gone well don't regret doing it at all and the cathiter is a different deal to have that's for sure. Just don't over do it and be careful.Tom |
Thanks hope your back is good now. Not sure i am over doing it or not but sicker than a dog! Stomach is not good! Regards, Chris
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Posted: 03 Dec 2017 at 3:37pm |
Sugarmaker wrote:
Thanks Steve,
Since I havent been on for a few days, you probably have completed another B or C restoration or bought another tractor??:)
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Chris, No completions, but I did make some progress. My back was hurting and I thought of you, so I slowed down a tad. Don't want surgery. I guess we all get that way with mileage.  Take it easy. Steve
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Posted: 03 Dec 2017 at 1:03pm |
Glad to hear your back is doing good. I had a fusion on L4 & 5 in 1986, all has gone well don't regret doing it at all and the cathiter is a different deal to have that's for sure. Just don't over do it and be careful. Tom
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Posted: 02 Dec 2017 at 8:15pm |
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Glad you hear your surgery was successful! I hope you get healed up fast and can get back your projects pain free. |
Dave, Thanks! Fired up the D17 and the Jubilee to get the batteries charged up. Hope things are good with you! Hunted whitetails from the back deck this afternoon over looking that field you were plowing in. Seen one doe taken from the wood lot behind the house. It has always been good deer funnel and better now that it was timbered off and has lots of cover. Need some pictures of that 45 after you completed the awesome engine build. Regards, Chris
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Posted: 02 Dec 2017 at 10:33am |
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Sugarmaker there is something you can do to make that tractor turn a lot easier. Tear it down so you can get measurements on the old brass bushings. Go to NAPA and order the later style king pin bushings for a heavy duty truck. I did keep the numbers when I did mine but we've moved since so you know how that goes. Use a high temp. high pressure grease and you'll be really surprised at how easy it steers. The bushing has a coating on the inside that is something like Mylar on a measuring tape and holds up real well. You'll probably need to borrow a bushing driver to put them in and be careful when you do it. If you have any questions PM me and I'll be glad to help you. Leon |
Leon, Does that apply to a narrow front end tractor? If you have any pictures to share please post. Napa has lots of parts, good suggestion to try them. Regards, Chris
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Posted: 02 Dec 2017 at 10:31am |
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Chris,
Glad to hear your surgery was successful. The catheter thing wierded me out though. Ouch! I hope you make a full recovery. I know spine issues are tough!
Best to you,
Steve
Thanks Steve,
Since I havent been on for a few days, you probably have completed another B or C restoration or bought another tractor??:)
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Chris
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Posted: 02 Dec 2017 at 10:28am |
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Chris, you are an instigator of scintillating conversation. You ever notice how your tractor topics rack up the pages? Hope your recovery is fast and you can get back to saving the orange... |
littlemarv, Not sure about why the pages accumulate? Probably because I don't start many new threads? Sure enjoy your detailed documentation on the AC projects! I felt better today so I "hunted from the back deck" this morning for a couple hours. Since I am currently limited to how much I can lift I choose to not get the '06 out and be prepared for a deer to enter the "danger zone"! I did see two deer run across the field a quarter mile away. Got cold and back in the house to warm up and rest a bit. This surgery stuff kicked my butt! Regards, Chris
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Posted: 30 Nov 2017 at 7:57pm |
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Sugarmaker there is something you can do to make that tractor turn a lot easier. Tear it down so you can get measurements on the old brass bushings. Go to NAPA and order the later style king pin bushings for a heavy duty truck. I did keep the numbers when I did mine but we've moved since so you know how that goes. Use a high temp. high pressure grease and you'll be really surprised at how easy it steers. The bushing has a coating on the inside that is something like Mylar on a measuring tape and holds up real well. You'll probably need to borrow a bushing driver to put them in and be careful when you do it. If you have any questions PM me and I'll be glad to help you. Leon
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Posted: 30 Nov 2017 at 6:19pm |
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Chris,
Glad to hear your surgery was successful. The catheter thing wierded me out though. Ouch! I hope you make a full recovery. I know spine issues are tough!
Best to you,
Steve
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Posted: 30 Nov 2017 at 10:24am |
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Glad you hear your surgery was successful! I hope you get healed up fast and can get back your projects pain free.
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Posted: 30 Nov 2017 at 8:56am |
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Chris, you are an instigator of scintillating conversation. You ever notice how your tractor topics rack up the pages? Hope your recovery is fast and you can get back to saving the orange...
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Posted: 30 Nov 2017 at 7:17am |
Nice WD45 Chris. You did good! 
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Posted: 30 Nov 2017 at 5:42am |
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I am still above ground and able to take in nourishment!
Repair of herniated disc in between L4 ND L5 was successful! I had/have zero sciatic leg pain since operation 11-24-17.
Pretty sore back in general around the incision. Med have me messed up pretty good.
Had to have a full catheter to get out of the hospital. That should be removed Friday morning. First time for that and not any fun!
I have slept well, which is way better than when I had the leg pain.
AC stuff. (WD45 air cleaner clean up)
Since I can do a little bit of stuff, I drilled out the dimples holding the bottom air cleaner screen. And removed that lower screen holder. Now to pull the mesh and get it soaking in gas. I dont have a lot of strength yet, so a couple hours and I am pooped.
Went to friends house and worked on a wood project with him for a couple hours.
I can walk as much as I want so hope to get out and move a little more in the next few days. Great grandson will be arriving in a little bit, at 2 he is full of it.
Will try to get some pictures.
Regards,
Chris
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Posted: 19 Nov 2017 at 12:36am |
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Thanks! Glad your back is doing well!
This WD45 tractor is going to the daughters place for snow plowing with a back blade, and brush hogging with the Ford 951 attachment. Weather is turning bad faster than I am getting work done! Sunday is supposed to be very winter like. We have rain with wind and temp dropping right now.
Regards,
Chris
Edited by Sugarmaker - 19 Nov 2017 at 12:52am
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Posted: 17 Nov 2017 at 10:21pm |
Hey Chris - I've gone the back surgery route. It's been 20+ years.....still going strong! I'm enjoying the story of your WD45 as I play with mine.  You do really nice work. Hope you're able to get back to it soon.
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Posted: 17 Nov 2017 at 12:34pm |
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Thanks guys,
I have been so fortunate to have had good health with only some minor back issues throughout my life. This one is not going away on its own. Have to give surgery a try.
Pain meds are a real roller coaster ride too! Not good.
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Chris
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Posted: 17 Nov 2017 at 6:32am |
Chris, yes good luck with the back surgery and make sure to do all the Dr. tell you, been there and done that 30 yrs ago but getting where I need to do it again (didn't behaved myself) . I also like following your post with all the picture and stories. Kenny L.
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Posted: 17 Nov 2017 at 5:50am |
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good luck with the back surgery, keep us posted after! and I like that tractor, you been doin a good job on it!
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Posted: 17 Nov 2017 at 5:36am |
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Jim,
Great bunch of tractors you have. Sounds like it could keep you busy for several days!:)
Spend time with your daughter!
UPDATE on the 45!
On my way to Wexford Wed we made a side trip to Sandy Lake Implement and picked up some parts for the 45. Talked to Brenda and got a new calendar.
air cleaner cup, air hose, brake springs .....
Just some things to get it buttoned up for winter. I hope the weather is better, or I am going to have to move Cheryl's car out and bring it in the garage. I have to pull the air cleaner and remove the mesh for cleaning.
I am tentatively scheduled for back surgery on Friday after Thanksgiving. Hoping I can get back to to more normal life in the near future.
Regards,
Chris
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Posted: 07 Nov 2017 at 11:02am |
Good morning Chris!  Yes, I do have a small herd. I do have pics of where they sit, but not in the same spot. Have the NF WD patiently waiting to get running again, but life started happening after I got her here, which took a few $$ and time. Now time is the commodity. With a 10 yr old blessing of a daughter, I'm not missing out on anything in her life. I'll get to it eventually. My D17 is also patiently waiting for her new brakes to go back in. My other WD wf with the 45 crank just needs fresh gas and points cleaned up and it'll be running. Then some nickel and dime things to fix as I can like gaskets and such. Dad's 45 with the Freeman loaded pops right off every time as long as there's juice in the battery. I need to get the alternator checked out. I got started on the AC L&G 914H to find out that it didn't have fire anywhere. Going to have to go inside the shroud on the Kohler. So, it's a time involved project as well. My 712S just needs a tube in the rear tire and a cone for the pto to run the tiller and mower. Being the popular guy that I am, my time is very limited for this kind of fun out in the weather & no shop to work in. Glad to see the headway that you're making.  |
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Posted: 07 Nov 2017 at 3:59am |
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Jim,
You have a nice herd of Orange! Pictures???
Dave,
I know Don has or had that unit. Would be very nice and I am spoiled!
Must try to get some much needed sleep now.
Regards,
Chris
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Posted: 06 Nov 2017 at 8:30pm |
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Welcome aboard, ifixjets! Where bout's do you live around OKC? I'm out here halfway between Mustang and Union City with 2 WD's, 1 WD45, and a D17 Series 1 besides 2 AC lawn and garden tractors and a series 500 4 row AC corn planter.
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Posted: 06 Nov 2017 at 6:26pm |
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You've already got me beat, I don't have a B. Just bought another C though...
Sure wish I'd a saved my money though, as there is a D-17 in the classifieds WITH a loader and a BACK HOE!!! ALL for only $1500.
If you don't mind where is the D 17 located
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Posted: 06 Nov 2017 at 7:45am |
Right there!! Don's got a power steering setup for sale Chris! Does it come with free installation?
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Posted: 06 Nov 2017 at 7:43am |
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That is a nice lookin WD. We're going to have to keep an eye out for a power steering unit. That D17 has ya spoiled.
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Posted: 06 Nov 2017 at 6:54am |
Dave, If I get a chance I may do that. The wide front WD still looks pretty good and will make these look a little crusty! This 45 is a tractor that needs lot of attention in almost all areas. I guess those are the ones we need to bring back. Maybe its in a little better shape than the WD's when I brought them home! I think I would like the 45 to look like this WD that I gave Nic. A good clean, Repair and paint.  And if I went crazy, I would really like you and DonMO to tutor me on building a good strong (170) engine for this tractor. With some 14.9 Firestones on the rear! And Factory power steering! There I said it!:) Regards, Chris
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Posted: 06 Nov 2017 at 6:26am |
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I think that's the best picture so far. Love it. Now you just need to line up the WD, WD45, and D17 and snap picture.
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Posted: 05 Nov 2017 at 11:18am |
Folks, The D17 has a new stable mate. Weather has turned yucky with lots of rain and colder for the next few days.  Regards, Chris
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Posted: 05 Nov 2017 at 8:47am |
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Mike,
Its growing on me too. Makes me want to dive right into it. Maybe next spring? Little steps for now. Having done the two WD's I know most of the moves to make it right again.
I do like to grab hold of the curved shifter and ease it into gear. Reminds me of working with the 45's on the farm. If I had a dollar for every time I shifted one of those I would be a rich man in money. Now just a old man rich in memories. Wished I had pictures of Dad working with those worn out WD45's!
back to now:
I think I can save the fenders but they will need some banging on. Like most of the rest of the sheet metal.
Regards,
Chris
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Posted: 05 Nov 2017 at 8:33am |
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I think I do that too. Usually pay more than if I'd just bought a restored one. However, I find it very satisfying to get a dying tractor and bringing it back to life.
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Steve,
Agreed! Its somewhat therapeutic to work on a tractor project. It also keeps the money in the bottom of you wallet for getting old and moldy!
What are your plans for the B you just brought home?
regards,
Chris
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