What did you do to your Cub today?

[05snopro440]

Originally Posted by Farmall450

I was hoping this was from the PO leaving it out (paint is pretty faded/grimy from tree sap).

Maybe a yellow bedliner type product is in order?

You could do something like powdercoat as a primer then paint over top. Might give a better chance of not corroding in the future?

[Farmall450]

Originally Posted by 05snopro440

You could do something like powdercoat as a primer then paint over top. Might give a better chance of not corroding in the future?

Would be challenging to get a fender in the oven. Footplates maybe.

I think a color matched bedliner or chip guard like in automotive would be the ticket. This 2182 is going to live inside, so I'm just going to shoot it with enamel when it warms up and call it a day.

[CubbyRI]

I am restoring a 100 (stalled project). Paint was expensive but my supplier sold me a DTM (Direct To metal) 2-part industrial coating that seems extremely durable and tough. Shiny correct yellow (they pigment it to whatever). Must use a proper respirator with that type. I can get the name if anyone wants.

[Farmall450]

Tried out the 1811 and #450 snowblower. Worked really nice, but I think I'm going to add more weight. There was still solid ice under in a few shady spots on hills that gave me trouble.

[Mr Bob]

Farmall450 If your rear tires are not loaded, I would highly recommend Loading them with Rim Guard. I am using atv rough tread tires (23/8/12)
loaded with Rim Guard No tubes. Each tire weighs 90 lbs. It will go most any where in deep snow. Have to use 2 link chains for ice. Rear tires have same tread as front tires. Have a great day.
Bob

[Farmall450]

Originally Posted by Mr Bob

Farmall450 If your rear tires are not loaded, I would highly recommend Loading them with Rim Guard. I am using atv rough tread tires (23/8/12)
loaded with Rim Guard No tubes. Each tire weighs 90 lbs. It will go most any where in deep snow. Have to use 2 link chains for ice. Rear tires have same tread as front tires. Have a great day.
Bob

I was considering the windshield wiper fluid route, but figured I'd only be able to get 1-2 gallons in each rear tire. I suppose every bit helps, and that would be ~4 gallons or 33.4#.

How much did yours hold? That would be cheaper than more IH weights

[guido]

It's not so much what I did to my cubs, but what they did to me today.

Lots O Snow here in NW Indiana today. Time to play. The 127 and I were only getting started when suddenly the engine quit. Engine cranks easily and I hear a "chuffing" sound. I hope it's only a head gasket. I have one here somewhere but I won't find it till tomorrow. So the 127 will spend the night buried in snow as a punishment.

Off I go trudging through the back yard to the cub shed to get the 147 with the thrower mounted. (I don't buy implements for my tractors... I buy tractors for my implements) Battery dead and my Ole Dayton charger decided it was time to let the magic smoke out. About an hour later I had the 147 throwing snow like a champ across the back yard. Until.... the sprocket shaft parted. Luckily I have another shaft. It's now just before midnight and she's ready to dig out her little sister. But not until morning.

Did I get to move snow? Not really.
Did I have a good time. HELL YAH!

[Mr Bob]

I was considering the windshield wiper fluid route, but figured I'd only be able to get 1-2 gallons in each rear tire. I suppose every bit helps, and that would be ~4 gallons or 33.4#.

How much did yours hold? That would be cheaper than more IH weights

My tires held about 8 gallons each. One gallon weighs 10.7 pounds. They would not put it in my tubes. Took them out and put in new steel valves. The cost was $95.22 for 2 tires before taxes. I had to drive about 100 miles each way to the nearest dealer. I have rim guard in my simplicity that I use to mow my lawn.
This was a different dealer and he put them in my tubes. Those tires weigh about 65 pounds each. Google Rim Guard Dealers to find the one nearest you.
Have a great day.
Bob

[Farmall450]

Originally Posted by Mr Bob

I was considering the windshield wiper fluid route, but figured I'd only be able to get 1-2 gallons in each rear tire. I suppose every bit helps, and that would be ~4 gallons or 33.4#.

How much did yours hold? That would be cheaper than more IH weights

My tires held about 8 gallons each. One gallon weighs 10.7 pounds. They would not put it in my tubes. Took them out and put in new steel valves. The cost was $95.22 for 2 tires before taxes. I had to drive about 100 miles each way to the nearest dealer. I have rim guard in my simplicity that I use to mow my lawn.
This was a different dealer and he put them in my tubes. Those tires weigh about 65 pounds each. Google Rim Guard Dealers to find the one nearest you.
Have a great day.
Bob

Wow, I wouldn't have guessed they hold that much!

I'll probably due it myself.

[Mr Bob]

If you are able to do it your self, that is the way too go. I am getting too old to do too much. It was extremely difficult to get those heavy tires mounted to tractor. Have a great day.
Bob