Chains - Quick Question

MH8675309 · Jan 12, 2015

I think it looks better and again, its gonna have more stability.

aeblank · Jan 12, 2015

yeah. I need to look at the book (or draw/think it out). I may have gone from extreme inner to extreme outer positions.
It isn't getting changed for a few months (if at all), I'll tell you that much!
Man it was cold in the garage.

PILOON · Jan 12, 2015

Hey, you don't know cold. LOL
I had to do some repairs the other day and it was -32 (your choice F or C).
Man I was glad when things got fixed!
At that temp my poor fingers can not tell the difference between a 1/2" bolt and a razor blade. Ouch!

skyhook · Jan 13, 2015

PILOON said:
Hey, you don't know cold. LOL
I had to do some repairs the other day and it was -32 (your choice F or C).
Man I was glad when things got fixed!
At that temp my poor fingers can not tell the difference between a 1/2" bolt and a razor blade. Ouch!

Cold, I think I broke a nipple the other day.

No, it wasn't a grease nipple.:confused2:

ESBkevin · Jan 13, 2015

Whenever I'm contemplating some mechanics in the cold I place my hand tools indoors by a heat source (radiator) the night before. When you take them out the next day to use they retain some heat to the touch for an hour or two and make it all less painful. Of course you can't always predict when you might need them.

vtsnowedin · Jan 13, 2015

Those that have made a tire swap need to remember to check all the bolts for torque frequently for the next few times you use the tractor. The rim parts settle in during use and bolts get loose. By the third use and third check you shouldn't find anymore that have loosened up then you can go longer other then to visually check them while the tractor warms up.

woodchipper · Jan 13, 2015

tire rotation is important. They are built to go in one direction only. Hope yours are still ok. If you have to do a tire swap, then it could be the right time to have them filled. Filled tires makes a huge difference in traction and stability. Your chains are "light duty", go easy when spining, as they will disapear quick...:confused2:

aeblank · Jan 13, 2015

My chains are light duty? Man, I'd hate to see heavy duty.
I don't spin....at all (now that I have the chains). So no problem there.
My tires are already filled with rim guard. They still point the right direction.
I do need to check the bolts. It was 6AM when I blew, so when I was done I had to get ready for work!

Oh, and -40 is where F and C are the same. Not -32. I know, fingers aren't that precise. It was probably 10 in my garage, and that was plenty cold. I have a circulation issue with pre-mature constriction of blood vessels in extremities, so feel it quicker than most.

vtsnowedin · Jan 13, 2015

aeblank said:
My chains are light duty? Man, I'd hate to see heavy duty.
I don't spin....at all (now that I have the chains). So no problem there.
My tires are already filled with rim guard. They still point the right direction.
I do need to check the bolts. It was 6AM when I blew, so when I was done I had to get ready for work!

Oh, and -40 is where F and C are the same. Not -32. I know, fingers aren't that precise. It was probably 10 in my garage, and that was plenty cold. I have a circulation issue with pre-mature constriction of blood vessels in extremities, so feel it quicker than most.

This is what heavy duty looks like.

A mister heat. propane heater in the garage can take the chill off in a big way. Just give it clear space in front of the burner and crack a window for ventilation.
https://images.search.yahoo.com/ima...=yhs-mozilla-001&hspart=mozilla&hsimp=yhs-001

aeblank · Jan 14, 2015

I had one of these heaters going, but still......
http://www.masterheaters.com/Desa_images/blp50v.jpg

Then all my tools get a layer of frost, due to the moisture from burning the propane.

I just need to get insulation in the attic and hook up the radiant floor. Then haul a BUNCH of extra firewood.

All on my todo list........