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Hubnut 
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 Topic: 314H with EZ VAC
Posted: 11 Mar 2018 at 8:18pm |
I got the EZ VAC system working today. Nice tool. I picked up all my leaves no sweat! Love this thing. The 314 is working great now. It has a charging issue though. I've ordered a new voltage regulator. I hope that's the problem and it's not the alternator. 
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1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia"
1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick"
1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie"
1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie"
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CTuckerNWIL
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Posted: 12 Mar 2018 at 9:56am |
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How big is that engine on the fan? Maybe 5 HP? I have a fan housing and impeller that came from an old Jacobson mower set up I believe. I've been dreaming of doing something with it.
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jaybmiller
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Posted: 12 Mar 2018 at 3:33pm |
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'not charging' could also be 'bad' ammeter( some leak charge to ground) or a 'bad' ignition switch , again power 'leaks' off to ground due to corrosion....
seems nothing last 30-40 years any more !
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ac45dave
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Posted: 12 Mar 2018 at 4:11pm |
Hub, that's a neat set up and a great save overall.  Those vac systems are awesome!!Got this vac system year before last and absolutely love it.They make short work of the leaf project every year. 
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Hubnut
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Posted: 12 Mar 2018 at 5:51pm |
 CTuckerNWIL wrote:
How big is that engine on the fan? Maybe 5 HP? I have a fan housing and impeller that came from an old Jacobson mower set up I believe. I've been dreaming of doing something with it.
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Charlie, You are correct--5 hp B&S. If you want pics of the set up, let me know. I'd be glad to get them for you. Steve
Edited by Hubnut - 12 Mar 2018 at 5:51pm
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1940 B "Lucy"
1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia"
1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick"
1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie"
1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie"
1972 314H
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Hubnut
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Posted: 12 Mar 2018 at 5:55pm |
jaybmiller wrote:
'not charging' could also be 'bad' ammeter( some leak charge to ground) or a 'bad' ignition switch , again power 'leaks' off to ground due to corrosion....
seems nothing last 30-40 years any more !
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Ain't that the fact! Thanks for the tips. The ammeter dives when I hit the lights and moves back to 0 after they are off. So I "think" it is okay. I pulled the ignition switch and it checks out properly. I'm hoping it's only the VR. I really don't want to pull the engine for the alternator.
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1940 B "Lucy"
1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia"
1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick"
1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie"
1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie"
1972 314H
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Hubnut
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Posted: 12 Mar 2018 at 5:57pm |
ac45dave wrote:
Hub, that's a neat set up and a great save overall. Those vac systems are awesome!!Got this vac system year before last and absolutely love it.They make short work of the leaf project every year. |
Dave, Good to know I can still find the tubing. I was surprised that the original set I got is still quite pliant and not at all brittle. It really picked up the leaves and made a good mulch for my compost piles. Steve
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1940 B "Lucy"
1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia"
1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick"
1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie"
1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie"
1972 314H
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talntedmrgreen
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Posted: 13 Mar 2018 at 9:11am |
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Very nice setup!
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CTuckerNWIL
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Posted: 13 Mar 2018 at 9:34am |
I used to have one of those throw away Ranch Kings. It had a heck of a pick up and sling for a cheap stamped deck, so I bought the attachment for the deck and the hose. Then put a bank board on my home made yard cart and went to blowin silage  . If the grass got ahead of me,I would mow it one day pick up the next. I usually don't mess with leaves cause they will blow into the field. Sometimes I mulch em to keep them from choking out what grass I have.
Edited by CTuckerNWIL - 13 Mar 2018 at 9:52am
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