IH Cub Cadet 147 Restoration Thread - Page 3

_DX3_ · #21 08-05-2011, 03:08 PM

Don't think it is the size of his pictures... I am thinking server issues...

CC1650Dave · #22 08-05-2011, 03:37 PM

I checked one of them, it was around 800KB. That's quite a lot when you're posting several of them.

On average, the resizes I've been using in my thread are about 100K in size.

_DX3_ · #23 08-05-2011, 03:44 PM

That's why I like photobucket, I can run a good sized picture with a lower KB count.

Size of my pics are: 1,024px × 768px

Average KB: 250/picture

TheSaturnV · #24 08-05-2011, 05:37 PM

Dave, spot on.

I was really lazy about optimizing those photos, my apologies to everyone. I've cut the images down from 700-800k to more like 200k. Let me know if this works better on everyone's systems.

Thank you.

westofb · #25 08-06-2011, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by TheSaturnV

Dave, spot on.

I was really lazy about optimizing those photos, my apologies to everyone. I've cut the images down from 700-800k to more like 200k. Let me know if this works better on everyone's systems.

Thank you.

I just use my iPhone, they are not very high in resolution and load easily to the site. I always have it with me, have to carry it for work so they can call me to report for work (and the misses can keep tabs on me...LOL).

Plus, I am too lazy to dig out the digital camera!

ACecil · #26 08-06-2011, 10:15 AM

That's a sharp 1450, Bill!

TheSaturnV · #27 02-07-2012, 07:33 PM

Gotta keep this project rolling, August 2011 was the last update.

Life happens and the tractor projects are last in line after the family. However, I have had some time and unseasonably warm weather to work with. The 147 has been moved into the main shop and the hands-on dirty work has finally begun. I was able to remove the dried out wiring harness with relative ease and lay it out for replacement. As I removed each connection, I tagged the ends with a stringed tag (visible sitting on the gas tank), including a note about what the wire is and what it connected to. The tags survived the process of being pulled through the chassis, so far so good.

I am still on the fence about whether or not I should buy the replacement harness on ePay. I think they sell for around $82, without the section for the electric lift which is an extra $28. The wiring would be inexpensive and easy to source, but the connectors might be part that tips me to go ahead and buy the pre-fab one.

Question:

Look at the photos with the 42" deck installed. It is pretty much impossible to install the deck wheels due to the lack of clearance at the back tires. The attachment bolts would dig into the tires. Any idea what's going on here? The brackets don't appear to be able to move outboard.

dieseldan123 · #28 02-07-2012, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSaturnV

Gotta keep this project rolling, August 2011 was the last update.

Life happens and the tractor projects are last in line after the family. However, I have had some time and unseasonably warm weather to work with. The 147 has been moved into the main shop and the hands-on dirty work has finally begun. I was able to remove the dried out wiring harness with relative ease and lay it out for replacement. As I removed each connection, I tagged the ends with a stringed tag (visible sitting on the gas tank), including a note about what the wire is and what it connected to. The tags survived the process of being pulled through the chassis, so far so good.

I am still on the fence about whether or not I should buy the replacement harness on ePay. I think they sell for around $82, without the section for the electric lift which is an extra $28. The wiring would be inexpensive and easy to source, but the connectors might be part that tips me to go ahead and buy the pre-fab one.

Question:

Look at the photos with the 42" deck installed. It is pretty much impossible to install the deck wheels due to the lack of clearance at the back tires. The attachment bolts would dig into the tires. Any idea what's going on here? The brackets don't appear to be able to move outboard.

Do you have 10.50 rears on there? If so then the best option would be to relocate the anti-scalp wheel to the center rear of the deck, there should be mounting holes located there. Or you could delete the wheels and brackets all together and simply rely on the runners at the ends of the deck. My 38" deck has the runners only and have yet to dig it into the yard. Just my opinion but great job bringing it back to life!

ACecil · #29 02-07-2012, 11:15 PM

Thanks for the update on your 147!

TheSaturnV · #30 02-07-2012, 11:20 PM

Sharp man Dan. I just checked and they are 10.50's, and they're not staying. Not because of the scalp wheels, but the fact that they are dried out and cracking. Still have great tread and don't leak, but I like to go with fresh rubber on a resto.

Didn't know you could mount the wheels in the center, thanks for all the info.