Good morning!!!!

[RoyJackson]

Finally got that belt housing off the flail mower using the impact wrench and a 13mm socket. Was pretty easy once I got a good bearing on the nut flats. I'll probably replace the nuts. The stud threads had paint on them...I'll use anti-seize or something like that
Anyway, both belts were trashed big time. My guess is one let go and jammed the other since the rotor and dive pulley both rotate easily.
No markings on the belts such as PN's, but a bit of research indicates they're BP43 belts. I've ordered 2 at a local auto parts store and they should be in first thing tomorrow

However, any of you guys that have a Caroni TM 1900 flail mower and have replaced the belts, let me know what belt you used.

 

[rswyan]

54F with a light steady rain @ 11:30, think I might be hearing some rumbles of thunder off in the distance.

We've gotten 0.45" total since midnight ... not seeing any evidence of washouts, so I'm guessing it's been slow and steady ... much needed ...

Turned heat on in the house.

Got the new hopper frame installed on the spreader last night and pretty much the rest of it assembled. All that remains at this point is to tighten up a few of the bolts and install the auger in the hopper.

Here's a picture of the two frames side by side - pretty easy to see that there was a problem and where it was (section of pipe furthest to the left):

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There may be a break in the rain here in the next half hour or so. If that happens I'll fill the hopper feeder and put some mealworms out in the back feeder (just an old cat food can, unprotected from the weather) for the bluebirds. May relocate the mealworm feeder in the front closer to the nest box I know they have hatchlings in.

Likely put together that other mealworm feeder and get it set up.

Other than that, it's likely going to be an inside day.

Hope everyone has an enjoyable, productive, and safe day ...

 

[rswyan]

About time!!

I'll say.

A rather unfortunate situation. Hope things improve for them.

Hope it works OK for you!

I'm thinking it should ... all components rotate easily and freely at this point, with no binding.

FWIW, I don't own a Caroni flail ... but I'd be inclined to go with the equivalent Dayco or Gates belt. Last time I checked Dayco was supplying NAPA so they'd be good too.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

What type of grass is that growing so well under the trees?

Whatever came up on it’s own. Still got weeds, but more grass now. Not good grass.

 

[mwemaxxowner]

Whatever came up on it’s own. Still got weeds, but more grass now. Not good grass.

Thanks. It looks good from the photos! But, my grass also looks good from the road .

 

[buckeyefarmer]

This is the woods below the creek.

 

[sodamo]

66°F and .01 inches rain.

Guys won Hand & Foot, lead series 6-3. Might have to play more judiciously next week.

Sheetrocking continues.

Prayers for all
Be safe
Have a great day

 

[Thomas]

Man ole man your second calling should be grounds keeper BEF.

 

[Thomas]

51F cloudy by the looks rain just to south of use.

Made mistake asking the Mrs. if she needed anything done today 1. Pull washer and dryer out vacuum wash the floor. 2.Go to supermarket get everything on the list,than I got text couple hours later give the gas grill good cleaning,you would think I'd would have known better to ask.

While cleaning the grill on the deck heard noise on the other side of the house...hmmm looking thru window 2 fox pups were playing with the tennis ball with catnip inside,one pup was under lawn chair and the other pup was tugging on it's tail,there was growling and barking I caught quick sighting one pup making mad dash into woods with ball and the other pup right behind.

Plans for this evening take Mrs. out to dinner watch old movie hit the pillow early.

Enjoy your evening all.

 

[txdon]

On the way to Moms this morning I pass through our county’s black land prairie. For 20 miles there are many fields of corn. About 10,000 acres producing 9 million bushels of corn a year. With the May rains the crop is really looking good, head high and already has ears.