Some Holmes 750 action
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td25c
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We done our best with what we had to deal with on this job rzucker .
Was pretty much an erosion control project from the beginning and hogged out a road on the way out .
Monsoon is supposed to start mid afternoon tomorrow . On a good note at least our drainage work will get tested out .:eek :specool
Would have liked to got some turkey litter spread on it & green stuff popping up before a hard rain but caint control the weather .
Was pretty much an erosion control project from the beginning and hogged out a road on the way out .
Monsoon is supposed to start mid afternoon tomorrow . On a good note at least our drainage work will get tested out .:eek :specool
Would have liked to got some turkey litter spread on it & green stuff popping up before a hard rain but caint control the weather .
That came out very nice TD!:beercCut in causeway this morning for the concrete truck . Got it poured this afternoon , & Old man helped out .
Feel pretty good about it ! Looks pretty " Bullet Proof " .
Stamped the engineers name in it .
That connection will outlive the soon to be built house on the property.
The engineer stamp was free, the shop drawings will cost you a few barley's.
td25c
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Hey , I aint worried one bit about it CM . Customer said "it's a damn shame we have to cover it all up with dirt as it look's so good "
The turning point on the project was when I found that Engineering firm that took Barley soda as payment .:specool
That 24" drop was pretty much the " key stone " on the whole project . It's draining the surface water in the ditch line plus gave us a tie in point for the 12" main coming down the hill . A lot of water going though it now in a hard rain that used to be flowing on top of the ground eroding the hell out of the place .
Like many jobs most of the hard & time consuming work was below the ground on the pluming & drainage end . Once we got that all done the rest was set in the seat & pull the throttle :cowboy.
Sure appreciate the help CM !
The turning point on the project was when I found that Engineering firm that took Barley soda as payment .:specool
That 24" drop was pretty much the " key stone " on the whole project . It's draining the surface water in the ditch line plus gave us a tie in point for the 12" main coming down the hill . A lot of water going though it now in a hard rain that used to be flowing on top of the ground eroding the hell out of the place .
Like many jobs most of the hard & time consuming work was below the ground on the pluming & drainage end . Once we got that all done the rest was set in the seat & pull the throttle :cowboy.
Sure appreciate the help CM !
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No problem my friend, anytime. When I make it up your way, I'll swing by and pick up payment.
td25c
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Look forward to that Brother !No problem my friend, anytime. When I make it up your way, I'll swing by and pick up payment.
What is your favorite brand CM ?
Most popular brand with my customers is Busch Light as far as overall taste & cost go . https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/29/1390/
I went back to" Hamm's Special light " . $ 10.99 for a 30 pack , has a bit of a " burnt barley " flavor but ya get used to it . Guessing the Hamm's beer is what won't pass for Coors or Miller :laugh https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/320/17193/
td25c
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Went for a drive through the country after getting rained out one morning .
If ya like old iron you will love the Brooks Bridge .
Built in 1894 & still workin today .:thumbsu
http://www.clrconstruction.org/iron-bridges/brooks-bridge/
If ya like old iron you will love the Brooks Bridge .
Built in 1894 & still workin today .:thumbsu
http://www.clrconstruction.org/iron-bridges/brooks-bridge/
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td25c
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We moved on to another dirt / drainage job .
Customer complaint was water standing in the front yard & could not mow grass without getting stuck .
Used a tile probe to investigate a little . Funny part was after I pulled it out of the ground had water shooting up about 2 inches high .
Got a compound problem . Its an old septic bed with no distribution box , and has a ground spring feeding it . Not good !
We first attacked it by setting a new distribution box just below the tank & installed two new leach lines off of it . Line with the red arrow dives down in the ground to the old system . God only knows what's down there ?
Dropped in some " speed levelers" and will let a small portion of the water out of the tank in to the old bed and remainder to the new lines .
Next went around the outside perimeter of the old septic bet & caught the natural spring with 6 " perforated tile .
Good Lord how do I get myself in to these jobs ? It never ends .
Customer complaint was water standing in the front yard & could not mow grass without getting stuck .
Used a tile probe to investigate a little . Funny part was after I pulled it out of the ground had water shooting up about 2 inches high .
Got a compound problem . Its an old septic bed with no distribution box , and has a ground spring feeding it . Not good !
We first attacked it by setting a new distribution box just below the tank & installed two new leach lines off of it . Line with the red arrow dives down in the ground to the old system . God only knows what's down there ?
Dropped in some " speed levelers" and will let a small portion of the water out of the tank in to the old bed and remainder to the new lines .
Next went around the outside perimeter of the old septic bet & caught the natural spring with 6 " perforated tile .
Good Lord how do I get myself in to these jobs ? It never ends .
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Michelob Ultra. I like my barley and hops to be three things - ice cold, taste like water and catch a buzz after a few.
td25c
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Cool CM ! Have tried Michelob Ultra thought is was pretty smooth barley soda .:thumbsu
Ok , this is going to work out great ! Start off on the Michelob for awhile then after the " Feel Good " sets in we head on over to the " Land of the sky blue waters " brew .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZh66cyCCE8
Ok , this is going to work out great ! Start off on the Michelob for awhile then after the " Feel Good " sets in we head on over to the " Land of the sky blue waters " brew .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZh66cyCCE8
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td25c
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Bucket cylinder developed a pretty good leak at the gland seal on the skid loader . Limped along a few day's & pulled her apart this morning after a rain .
Generally leave the cylinder barrel on the machine if possible & take the rod & gland nut back to the shop .
Even this little cylinder tried to give me a little guff busting the nut loose .
Started out with a 36" pipe wrench and cheater pipe . No luck at first .
Smacked around at the top of the barrel a few licks and she gave up .
Matched up seals at shop and got it back in order this afternoon .
Take care of all my hydro cylinder repair my self . We keep a big stack of O rings & seals on hand .
http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/showthread.php?11843-outriger-repack
At times it Damn near makes a feller want to go back to cable operated equipment .
Generally leave the cylinder barrel on the machine if possible & take the rod & gland nut back to the shop .
Even this little cylinder tried to give me a little guff busting the nut loose .
Started out with a 36" pipe wrench and cheater pipe . No luck at first .
Smacked around at the top of the barrel a few licks and she gave up .
Matched up seals at shop and got it back in order this afternoon .
Take care of all my hydro cylinder repair my self . We keep a big stack of O rings & seals on hand .
http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/showthread.php?11843-outriger-repack
At times it Damn near makes a feller want to go back to cable operated equipment .
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td25c
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Air filter
Went to fire up the 1974 359 Pete yesterday . She started fine but then got sick blowing out black & gray smoke all the sudden .
I shutter down & removed the duct work at the turbo .......... Nice ! I found air filter element paper wedged in the compressor fins along with some hickory nut shells
This truck has the old " Farr " cube type filter . The filter box had some holes rusted out allowing mice to do there work .
What to Do ? I never was a big fan of these filters anyway . Most of the rubber boot & elbow connections were shot as well .
First thought about sticking a K/N style filter over the turbo intake ? Looked around at parts stores and nobody had anything in stock that would fit , 5 1/2 inch diameter at the turbo intake .
Dug around at the shop archives this afternoon and found a filter that fits one of the Ford tractors . Gasket on the end fit the turbo intake housing perfect . https://www.amazon.com/FILTER-4010S-5610S-6600C-7810S/dp/B00KCRYZ5M
Drilled a 1/2 inch hole through the turbo housing to get an attachment point and welded an eyelet to a piece of all thread to hold the filter . Filter even fits well in place under the hood .
Fired her back up after the new installation and all is well again . Kind of has a rat rod look about it but that's cool .
Funny part was the computer showed we did not have an air filter in stock , turns out we did after all . LOL !
Went to fire up the 1974 359 Pete yesterday . She started fine but then got sick blowing out black & gray smoke all the sudden .
I shutter down & removed the duct work at the turbo .......... Nice ! I found air filter element paper wedged in the compressor fins along with some hickory nut shells
This truck has the old " Farr " cube type filter . The filter box had some holes rusted out allowing mice to do there work .
What to Do ? I never was a big fan of these filters anyway . Most of the rubber boot & elbow connections were shot as well .
First thought about sticking a K/N style filter over the turbo intake ? Looked around at parts stores and nobody had anything in stock that would fit , 5 1/2 inch diameter at the turbo intake .
Dug around at the shop archives this afternoon and found a filter that fits one of the Ford tractors . Gasket on the end fit the turbo intake housing perfect . https://www.amazon.com/FILTER-4010S-5610S-6600C-7810S/dp/B00KCRYZ5M
Drilled a 1/2 inch hole through the turbo housing to get an attachment point and welded an eyelet to a piece of all thread to hold the filter . Filter even fits well in place under the hood .
Fired her back up after the new installation and all is well again . Kind of has a rat rod look about it but that's cool .
Funny part was the computer showed we did not have an air filter in stock , turns out we did after all . LOL !
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Mice! The most destructive little buggers there is.
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https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/hvo/6119739302.html
750 Holmes on a mack on craigslist minneapolis
750 Holmes on a mack on craigslist minneapolis
td25c
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Boy aint that the truth Truck Shop ! Those little critters have caused there share of trouble over the years and seem to enjoy it .
td25c
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Hey that's a nice find dirtcurt !
Probably worth every penny on the asking price . There starting to get a little hard to find in good working condition .
Looks like it has the Military Holmes 750 bed like our GMC .
http://www.heavytruckforums.com/showthread.php?263-Some-Holmes-750-action&p=2584&viewfull=1#post2584
Squirrels, rabbits, and rockchucks can be problems too, had rabbits eat the transmission control harness on a D-6M dozer once. And had rockchucks eat all the wiring under the hood of a Chevy 1 ton. The squirrels aren't really a problem since "Frank" moved in, he's a 20 lb barn cat and absolutely hates squirrels.
Where do you find seals? I had a lift cylinder on the big Toro we run at work start leaking bad and sent it out. Not only did I have the cost of having it repaired the machine was down 2 weeks waiting for the cylinder to be done. I'd love to do it in house. How about spanner wrenches?Bucket cylinder developed a pretty good leak at the gland seal on the skid loader . Limped along a few day's & pulled her apart this morning after a rain .
Generally leave the cylinder barrel on the machine if possible & take the rod & gland nut back to the shop .
Even this little cylinder tried to give me a little guff busting the nut loose .
Started out with a 36" pipe wrench and cheater pipe . No luck at first .
Smacked around at the top of the barrel a few licks and she gave up .
Matched up seals at shop and got it back in order this afternoon .
Take care of all my hydro cylinder repair my self . We keep a big stack of O rings & seals on hand .
http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/showthread.php?11843-outriger-repack
At times it Damn near makes a feller want to go back to cable operated equipment .
td25c
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Yeah Steve , I generally get most seal kits from a local hydro shop . Bring in old ones & they match up a kit for me .
Have also used factory seal kits depending on cost and availability . We used a factory kit on the Woods bush hogg cylinder , and on the Grove cranes .
http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/threads/outriger-repack.11843/page-2#post-568175
http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/threads/outriger-repack.11843/#post-148752
As for spanner wrenches I just build my own . Buy the time we run around to find & buy one I can fab one up pretty quick .
http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/threads/outriger-repack.11843/page-2#post-566012
Have not yet tried on line seal kits but that may be an option .
Looks like they got all kinds of them . https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_rsis_3_24?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=hydraulic+cylinder+seal+kit&sprefix=Hydraulic+cylinder+seal+,aps,210
Found one for a Toro . https://www.amazon.com/Toro-Seal-Kit-Part-1-000119/dp/B00TD957T8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495583068&sr=8-1&keywords=toro+seal+kit
Have also used factory seal kits depending on cost and availability . We used a factory kit on the Woods bush hogg cylinder , and on the Grove cranes .
http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/threads/outriger-repack.11843/page-2#post-568175
http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/threads/outriger-repack.11843/#post-148752
As for spanner wrenches I just build my own . Buy the time we run around to find & buy one I can fab one up pretty quick .
http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/threads/outriger-repack.11843/page-2#post-566012
Have not yet tried on line seal kits but that may be an option .
Looks like they got all kinds of them . https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_rsis_3_24?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=hydraulic+cylinder+seal+kit&sprefix=Hydraulic+cylinder+seal+,aps,210
Found one for a Toro . https://www.amazon.com/Toro-Seal-Kit-Part-1-000119/dp/B00TD957T8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495583068&sr=8-1&keywords=toro+seal+kit