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Paul Haas - Pin

08-21-2001 18:11:35




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I've been hanging out on this board for a few years now and have really learned a lot.
I learned that I should prop my clutch pedal down when I spend several months prepping for a paint job, I ignored the prop, but knew I shouldn't have. I also learned here that sometimes you can break the clutch free with all manner of tricks to get the wheels to stop suddenly. Some of those methods can result in a very sore kneecap and none of them work all the time. Monday was split the tractor day - a first for me - and I read the I&T manual and Zane's advice and it all went rather well - about 3 hours start to finish. I spent much more time with all of the attempts to avoid splitting the tractor than actually doing it. I did have a bit of trouble getting the back of the tractor reattached to the front - the splines on the transmission never seemed to match the clutch at the time I was trying to push the two together. Finally had a moment of inspiration and put the tranny in second and turned the PTO shaft to drive the back forward while the input shaft found it's proper place in the clutch. The 8N is now complete and has assumed its proper place next to the 850 under my lean to and the boat is back where it belongs and my truck is back in the garage - life is good.
Well mostly... Today I replaced the cam follower pin on the 850 - a much dirtier job than the clutch on the 8N was. I knew the cam follower pin was the booger based on following everyone else's trials and tribulations on this forum. One thing not adequately addressed by this forum though is this new form of Chinese fingernail torture. That would be the torture that occurs when the wrench with CHINA printed in caps on the body breaks, folding ones fingertip 90 degrees the wrong way and ripping off half a fingernail. At some point in the near future I am going to go through my tool box and remove any wrench, socket, screwdriver or pliers that was not made in North America. I will give them to my son in law. (hee hee hee - He'll probably thank me)

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But Paul, what about the Cam Follower Pin?

08-22-2001 00:27:47




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 Re: Lessons Learned in reply to Paul Haas - Pine Island MN, 08-21-2001 18:11:35  
What is it, what does it do? How did you know it was bad?



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Paul - P I MN

08-22-2001 05:42:57




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 Re: Re: Lessons Learned in reply to But Paul, what about the Cam Follower Pin?, 08-22-2001 00:27:47  
In position control mode all of the lift movement was happening with the touch conrol in the top 1/3 of the quadrant - the botttom 2/3 was the same as all the way down. Position control was also not as stable as it should be - the lift would drop a fair amount before the position control knew it had to compensate. The pin was about 60% worn through. If nobody has messed with the other adjustments trying to compensate for the worn pin it is an easy repair.

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That's why I buy Craftsman! - Brett (MO)

08-21-2001 19:59:18




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 Re: Lessons Learned in reply to Paul Haas - Pine Island MN, 08-21-2001 18:11:35  
Hey paul, Great little story there! Along with giving the El Cheapo wrenches to the son-in-law I would suggest a trip to Sears and get a good set of Craftsman wrenches, sockets, pliers, and anything else that you can't live without. (Just tell the wife it will save you money by not running up alot of doctor's bills.) :)

Hope the finger nail heals,

Brett



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ken in wisconsin

08-22-2001 09:26:05




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 Re: Re: Lessons Learned in reply to That's why I buy Craftsman! - Brett (MO), 08-21-2001 19:59:18  
If it's a Craftsman hand tool, Sears will replace it at no cost, if broken. No questions, no hassle, no problem. I know. I've had them replaced more than once, and not because they haven't held up better than oriental junk. Just overhard use.



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Martin D.

08-22-2001 06:06:49




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 Re: Re: Lessons Learned in reply to That's why I buy Craftsman! - Brett (MO), 08-21-2001 19:59:18  
Be careful with Sears and Craftsman, a lot of their tools are chinese made now days. It is tough to find USA made tools there anymore. If it doesn't clearly say 'Made in USA", it is likely made off shore.



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