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Re: The weather
Posted: Sun Dec 25, 2022 10:02 am
by Gordy
Harry wrote: ↑Sat Dec 24, 2022 3:51 pm
I hate to keep the 446 sitting outside all night. I’ve been inside all afternoon thinking about the situation. I think the electric fuel pump quit working which is not the first time I’ve had problems with them. If I find that to be the problem I’ll convert it back to a pulse pump. Check the pic attached, still snowing and blowing.

Harry
If that's the case an easy fix would be to mount a gravity feed tank to the cab. It would at least get you going enough to get it inside if you don't want to blow snow with it setup like that.
Which electric pump have you been using? Just wondering so we can avoid that brand
Gordy
Re: The weather
Posted: Sun Dec 25, 2022 11:07 am
by propane1
Christmas picture. Hehe.
Noel
Re: The weather
Posted: Sun Dec 25, 2022 11:46 am
by Timj
It's a balmy -1 here in central WI, the good news is the the howling wind has let up. The drive way is only half blown shut so it will wait. Yesterday it was full, top of the shoot deep. Just about a 50' stretch, nothing like Harry, we didn't get snow after Thursday, just a lot of drifting. Ingy launched the drift back into the wind and it was gone.

Re: The weather
Posted: Sun Dec 25, 2022 12:04 pm
by Harry
I tried to start the 446 and it was just popping through the carb. I now believe the problem was the blowing snow getting the ignition system wet.

Harry
Re: The weather
Posted: Sun Dec 25, 2022 1:41 pm
by Eugen
Burning with anticipation to go for a spin!
Re: The weather
Posted: Sun Dec 25, 2022 2:35 pm
by propane1
You fellas sure got dumped on. Especially you Harry.
Noel
Re: The weather
Posted: Sun Dec 25, 2022 3:03 pm
by Spike188
Harry, you are not alone with starting issues. I dread trying to start this one.
It may not even pop back through the carb. Not only that but my artistic wife will want the drift saved till mid summer because it's pretty. Even if it starts, hand shoveling all 300 feet of drive will be easier than dealing with the beautiful snowdrift.
Re: The weather
Posted: Sun Dec 25, 2022 4:13 pm
by DavidBarkey
No pic.s but 3 hrs to clear the snow from the driveway and back to the coops . 30+ cm / 12+" , not as bad as some , but more than others . More expected over night . I hope tomorrow is clear . 2 days locked in there runs . If the bird don't get outside I swear there is going to be a mutiny out there .
Re: The weather
Posted: Sun Dec 25, 2022 4:52 pm
by DavidBarkey
@Eugen How much did the

up your way ? Did you get out on the tractor during nap time or is the tractor too loud .

Re: The weather
Posted: Sun Dec 25, 2022 6:00 pm
by Eugen
DavidBarkey wrote: ↑Sun Dec 25, 2022 4:52 pm
@Eugen How much did the

up your way ? Did you get out on the tractor during nap time or is the tractor too loud .
You can see in the pic, a decent amount I'd say. Matthew still naps, you're right. But with all the windows closed the tractor doesn't bother him. Let me tell you, I had a blast. Clearing the snow with this tractor tiday was FUN!
https://vimeo.com/784275515