What did you do in your garage today..?

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Bobo said:
I’m in the southwest corner of New Mexico and it’s absolutely beautiful here. Just before I left I asked my neighbor to keep my driveway cleared as we have tenants. It seemed like we were having a mild winter so I didn’t feel too bad asking. Well that poor guy has been clearing snow since the day we left. We have a 300’+ long circular driveway so it’s not exactly a 5 minute job.
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Shouldn't your tenants be responsible for clearing the driveway if they need to use it?
 
Hardwrkr13 said:
Unwind a coil or two and rebend a hook and install.
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GreyGhost said:
You should heat the tail and coil you want to straighten to cherry for that to work well.
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This will be the last resort.

I will stop by a local industrial/automotive supply to see if they have a similar spring.

2nd option is to contact a Husqvarna dealer for the OEM part.
 
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Scuba Steve said:
Pretty sure our messed up rental system makes it 100% the landlords problem.

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You may be correct but to me it seems to be a reasonable part of the negotiation. I don't care which party does it as long as it's agreed.

Back on topic, fired up the honda snowblower that's going to a new home soon. It hasn't been started in a year or two and wasn't that interested in starting. Started in on propane and it was good to go. It should start easily now.
 
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GreyGhost said:
You may be correct but to me it seems to be a reasonable part of the negotiation. I don't care which party does it as long as it's agreed.

Back on topic, fired up the honda snowblower that's going to a new home soon. It hasn't been started in a year or two and wasn't that interested in starting. Started in on propane and it was good to go. It should start easily now.
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As I was searching for parts snow blower today, I can across a posting on FBMP for a very similar to mine. 27" vs my 24" and 305cc engine vs my 208cc. All other features the same.

I messaged within 4 minutes of posting.
10 min later it was pending, half hour later sold.
Oh well...
 
oioioi said:
As I was searching for parts snow blower today, I can across a posting on FBMP for a very similar to mine. 27" vs my 24" and 305cc engine vs my 208cc. All other features the same.

I messaged within 4 minutes of posting.
10 min later it was pending, half hour later sold.
Oh well...
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Betcha motorcycle parts are plentiful and cheap today... 🤪
 
Workout thread or garage thread? So many hours of snowblowing this weekend that jerry cans ran dry. Was trying to clear windrows for neighbours this morning when snowblower ran out. Dragging a 350lb track machine home most of a block is something I don't want to do again.

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Also fuel injection is good until it isn't. With my current setup where auger is permanently engaged battery isn't strong enough to start the engine. Added a splash of premix because that's all I had and couldn't get it to start by pulling it. It's warming up and has a battery charger on it now.
 
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GreyGhost said:
Workout thread or garage thread? So many hours of snowblowing this weekend that jerry cans ran dry. Was trying to clear windrows for neighbours this morning when snowblower ran out. Dragging a 350lb track machine home most of a block is something I don't want to do again.
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I am done with snow for a while 40 liters of diesel used this past week lane way is almost done to the pond. Need to check it after the wind if the UTV can get through I am good with that.

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GreyGhost said:
Workout thread or garage thread? So many hours of snowblowing this weekend that jerry cans ran dry. Was trying to clear windrows for neighbours this morning when snowblower ran out. Dragging a 350lb track machine home most of a block is something I don't want to do again.

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Also fuel injection is good until it isn't. With my current setup where auger is permanently engaged battery isn't strong enough to start the engine. Added a splash of premix because that's all I had and couldn't get it to start by pulling it. It's warming up and has a battery charger on it now.
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This fight is rapidly escalating. No spark. Grrr. Maybe I wasn't out of fuel. Fuses are good. Plug looks ok. Fire to the plug hole gets an almighty explosion. Of course ignition is deep inside and inaccessible without dissembling a bunch.
 
GreyGhost said:
Workout thread or garage thread? So many hours of snowblowing this weekend that jerry cans ran dry. Was trying to clear windrows for neighbours this morning when snowblower ran out. Dragging a 350lb track machine home most of a block is something I don't want to do again.

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Also fuel injection is good until it isn't. With my current setup where auger is permanently engaged battery isn't strong enough to start the engine. Added a splash of premix because that's all I had and couldn't get it to start by pulling it. It's warming up and has a battery charger on it now.
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I figured it would've been easier to walk to the snow blower with the jerry can...not walk the snow blower to the jerry can...
 
oioioi said:
This will be the last resort.

I will stop by a local industrial/automotive supply to see if they have a similar spring.

2nd option is to contact a Husqvarna dealer for the OEM part.
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I’d get a new spring. If it’s rusted out, it will be weakened all around, you might get some use but it will break again.

I have a rule. Don’t reuse springs, cracked hoses and belts, hard seals and motor oil ( unless it Rotella).
 
Mad Mike said:
I’d get a new spring. If it’s rusted out, it will be weakened all around, you might get some use but it will break again.

I have a rule. Don’t reuse springs, cracked hoses and belts, hard seals and motor oil ( unless it Rotella).
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Ordered a new spring from Halton Power Equipment.
May be here by the end of this week if not then early next week. $10. Coming from Alberta

If we get another dumping before I get the new spring I may attempt the heat and bend method.
Not trying to save $10 at all.

Just wish someone had it readily available or even be able to pick up from the Husqvarna warehouse inn Mississauga.
 
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GreyGhost said:
Workout thread or garage thread? So many hours of snowblowing this weekend that jerry cans ran dry. Was trying to clear windrows for neighbours this morning when snowblower ran out. Dragging a 350lb track machine home most of a block is something I don't want to do again.

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Also fuel injection is good until it isn't. With my current setup where auger is permanently engaged battery isn't strong enough to start the engine. Added a splash of premix because that's all I had and couldn't get it to start by pulling it. It's warming up and has a battery charger on it now.
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3 years ago I got rid of my Montreal Specisl blower(13 hp, track) and bought a 6hp 20” 2-stage with one forward speed. It weighs 95lbs, starts with 1 easy pull.

Takes a little longer, but it’s easy, light and uses 2l/hr.

It’s the equivalent of an XT200, easy, simple, light but perfect for 30minute urban service.
 
Mad Mike said:
3 years ago I got rid of my Montreal Specisl blower(13 hp, track) and bought a 6hp 20” 2-stage with one forward speed. It weighs 95lbs, starts with 1 easy pull.

Takes a little longer, but it’s easy, light and uses 2l/hr.

It’s the equivalent of an XT200, easy, simple, light but perfect for 30minute urban service.
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I think I know what happened. Still trying to confirm. They make it an absolute prick to find useful information. Ignition coil has spark plug wire and one spade terminal with scratches that shows a wire used to be there. That wire should come from CDI. I don't see the wire nor the other end. Finding a proper wiring diagram (or even better a picture of an engine) is proving elusive. There is a chance that spade is for electrical kill and computer is just turning off fuel to kill it. Why scratched though? I doubt factory testing would use a spade.
 
GreyGhost said:
I think I know what happened. Still trying to confirm. They make it an absolute prick to find useful information. Ignition coil has spark plug wire and one spade terminal with scratches that shows a wire used to be there. That wire should come from CDI. I don't see the wire nor the other end. Finding a proper wiring diagram (or even better a picture of an engine) is proving elusive.
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CDI on a snow blower? What kind of engine?
 
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