Not So Pro 3

[maulhead]

Good morning men, happy hump day . What vehicle seized the tensioner @maulhead ? Just curious to make sure I don't have one of those. I hate walking that much.

It does not really matter what brand vehicle it was on. It was a Gates brand tensioner & pulley, that I put on new out of the box, in December 2022, so only about 14 months old, and it locked up tight. Going to see if there's a warranty at the local carquest, where I bought it.

I don't mind walking, gives me time to reflect on life. I can usually walk about 19-20 miles before I think about calling for assistance. I got within 1/2 mile of my house before someone pulled over to see if I needed a ride, I didn't see the point at that distance, hitching a ride.

 

[Mastermind]

Good morning men.

 

[maulhead]

Good morning men.

Howdy, been up since 3 am, couldn't fugging sleep.

Stir crazy thinking about too much.

 

[GCJenks204]

Morning / Evening All. A little frost on the ground, the air is a little less thick, hoping to keep it that way. I will need @full chizel to fill in the measurement but could hardly see from one power pole to the next when I started the drive in yesterday.

 

[GCJenks204]

And now.....I feel old as hell.

The other day at supper Elliott hit’s me with “Hey Dad, did you know that you are older than Elana’s Grandma?” All I could hit back with is my usual “You are only as old as you act…”

 

[Woodrow]

Good morning fellas. Off to the North Woods today for a visit with Stump Shot.

 

[Loony661]

Good morning gentlemen, and Dall.

Got the skidder wrapped up and moved yesterday - drove better than it has since I bought it a year and a half ago. Also got 3 of the tire chains on. Goal was to have the chains on it by end of today before the rain gets here tomorrow, so I’m doing good there. One of the little things I repaired whioe I had the chance, was the door. The door got bent last season while backing up when the top corner caught a limb. I removed the door and used the blade on the skidder as my press, with the door on blocks. Worked great and the door fits awesome now. Lastly, I replaced the broken latch. Found the same style on Grainger for cheap, but modified it to strengthen the latch so it doesn’t tear out. Should take a lot more abuse in the woods this way.

 

[Loony661]

Tensioner pulley seized, smoked the belt.

That sucks! At least it’s an easy fix.

Surprised by that comment because I thought all dodge guys did that
Even Andy does it

No.

 

[Mastermind]

Good morning gentlemen, and Dall.

Bingo.

 

[nbbt]

Good morning folks. Got to 54f yesterday and about the same expected for today. It was nice enuf that short sleeve shirts were required for outside stuffs.

 

[maulhead]

Good morning gentlemen, and Dall.

Got the skidder wrapped up and moved yesterday - drove better than it has since I bought it a year and a half ago. Also got 3 of the tire chains on. Goal was to have the chains on it by end of today before the rain gets here tomorrow, so I’m doing good there. One of the little things I repaired whioe I had the chance, was the door. The door got bent last season while backing up when the top corner caught a limb. I removed the door and used the blade on the skidder as my press, with the door on blocks. Worked great and the door fits awesome now. Lastly, I replaced the broken latch. Found the same style on Grainger for cheap, but modified it to strengthen the latch so it doesn’t tear out. Should take a lot more abuse in the woods this way.
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Nice job, hopefully it lasts for a whioe.

 

[dall]

Good morning guys. If anyone was worried about it I did get the television hung up in the garage last night. + GFY

84 inch so the old *f-worder can see it?

Good morning men, happy hump day . What vehicle seized the tensioner @maulhead ? Just curious to make sure I don't have one of those. I hate walking that much.

lol one of those dodge or fiat things

Good morning gentlemen, and Dall.

Got the skidder wrapped up and moved yesterday - drove better than it has since I bought it a year and a half ago. Also got 3 of the tire chains on. Goal was to have the chains on it by end of today before the rain gets here tomorrow, so I’m doing good there. One of the little things I repaired whioe I had the chance, was the door. The door got bent last season while backing up when the top corner caught a limb. I removed the door and used the blade on the skidder as my press, with the door on blocks. Worked great and the door fits awesome now. Lastly, I replaced the broken latch. Found the same style on Grainger for cheap, but modified it to strengthen the latch so it doesn’t tear out. Should take a lot more abuse in the woods this way.
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lol 2 year old do the welding?

That sucks! At least it’s an easy fix.

No.

lol what tooth is hurting you?

 

[dall]

Bingo.

Jugs was right about you

 

[JoeDirt]

It does not really matter what brand vehicle it was on. It was a Gates brand tensioner & pulley, that I put on new out of the box, in December 2022, so only about 14 months old, and it locked up tight. Going to see if there's a warranty at the local carquest, where I bought it.

I don't mind walking, gives me time to reflect on life. I can usually walk about 19-20 miles before I think about calling for assistance. I got within 1/2 mile of my house before someone pulled over to see if I needed a ride, I didn't see the point at that distance, hitching a ride.

Hopefully Gates quality isn't slipping. I stopped using Dayco stuff several years ago but I haven't had any issues with Gates yet.

 

[maulhead]

Hopefully Gates quality isn't slipping. I stopped using Dayco stuff several years ago but I haven't had any issues with Gates yet.

Best not try and convince queen troll of that, my truck only broke cause it's a dodge.

Had it been Gates tensioner on a bowtie, it would of out lasted the truck, and been kept under the seat of 2nd truck as a spare, for the next 40 years, and still been in mint condition.

 

[dall]

Best not try and convince queen troll of that, my truck only broke cause it's a dodge.

Had it been Gates tensioner on a bowtie, it would of out lasted the truck, and been kept under the seat of 2nd truck as a spare, for the next 40 years, and still been in mint condition.

lol on anything but a dodge or fiat you can hear them chirp and i carry a extra belt along with a idler pulley and tensioner pulley so i dont have to walk
i got the last miles out of those and 5 minutes along the road i was back up and running
it was on the way to work on a sunday

 

[dall]

Best not try and convince queen troll of that, my truck only broke cause it's a dodge.

Had it been Gates tensioner on a bowtie, it would of out lasted the truck, and been kept under the seat of 2nd truck as a spare, for the next 40 years, and still been in mint condition.

lmfao queen troll
did someone wake up on the wrong bed this morning and the dog has yours ?

 

[JoeDirt]

Help! My homework is trying to turn me into a communist!

 

[John Wargo]

84 inch so the old *frenchie can see it?

32" don't have West Virginia welder money up here. Slacker

 

[dall]

32" don't have West Virginia welder money up here. Slacker

lmao i gotta wear glasses to watch my tv that ive had since 2008