The Daily Yardman Thread

[willys55]

Re: MTD Yardman Transaxle Rebuild

Good morning everyone, up to my ears with chores this week......every time the weather makes a big change the wife hands me a new to do list......looks like firewood and hay runs for today.

 

[Ronno6]

Re: MTD Yardman Transaxle Rebuild

Rain can be wonderful.
My latest area of filling/seeding has been sitting there just looking at me.
I water is 2x a day and talk to it, but it just sat there.
Other patches done earlier came up in 5-6 days, and usually after getting some rain.
But, 6 days into this planting and nary a sprout could be found.
Then, yesterday evening and again really early his morning, some nice showers came along.
Not heavy enough to wash the soil down the slope, but a steady continuous event that dropped maybe 1/2" over several hours.
This morning, WOW!
Sprouts shot up over 1/2" long!
The entire zone exudes a misty-green hue.

Ahhhh, rain on the rye grass does wonderful things!!

I am hopeful that soon I can be mowing these new areas with my MTD mower..as long as the transaxle doesn't require rebuilding...

 

[Ronno6]

Re: MTD Yardman Transaxle Rebuild

So, the builder who wrapped my pole barn in tin had a line on a roll-up door.
He had a friend who needed it gone so he could enlarge his door for RV access.
We used that door for determining the opening dimensions of the new lower shop.
Half the price of a new door if I picked it up in Georgia.
Well,this past Monday when he went to remove it, the owner balked...........
This sent great fear into my heart.
I called the door co. in Ga. to inquire about lead time for a new order.
I was told 2 to 2 1/2 weeks.
So happens that we are going to Atlanta 2 weeks from last weekend.
Just a bit shy, but maybe could be done. MAYBE........
Well, as it turned out, the owner of the door let it go, and it was delivered to me on Monday.
Today, the guys are coming to install it and do a little trimming on the roof.
Then, the outer structure will be complete!

Soon I will have the facilities to rebuild MTD Transaxles!

Interior work will begin, as soon as lumber prices come back to sane levels.(Hurricane damage in Texas and Florida have driven prices WAY up!)
I'll not be holding my breath.

 

[NorthBama]

Re: MTD Yardman Transaxle Rebuild

Soon I will have the facilities to rebuild MTD Transaxles!

looking forward to the rebuilds :thumbsup::laughing:

 

[Boobala]

Re: MTD Yardman Transaxle Rebuild

So glad to see your main objective of a new shop is to be the supreme and utmost of establishments to specialize in the re-building of MTD Yard-Man trans-axles . Knowing of your dedication to production of the highest quality products with the un-equaled attention to detail and client satisfaction, I am cynical of an offer (heard through secret sources) that your recent invitation to a former Navy Submariner ( now retired) to be the Operations Manager of your new facility is of deep grave concern to some of us. It is our consensus of opinion that you may wish to proceed to a much deeper investigation as to this parties highly questionable background, after all, surely you would not even dare to tarnish such a well respected image such as you hold, and in such high esteem. Knowing this "candidate" resides in the state of Maine, where they have more trees and rocks than grass, compels us to perceive his known compulsion to "cheap-out and "cut-corners" may prove to be an extreme liability to your aspiring endeavor, we are only wishing your greatly successful efforts will bear the fruits of your labor.

 

[Ronno6]

Re: MTD Yardman Transaxle Rebuild

So glad to see your main objective of a new shop is to be the supreme and utmost of establishments to specialize in the re-building of MTD Yard-Man trans-axles . Knowing of your dedication to production of the highest quality products with the un-equaled attention to detail and client satisfaction, I am cynical of an offer (heard through secret sources) that your recent invitation to a former Navy Submariner ( now retired) to be the Operations Manager of your new facility is of deep grave concern to some of us. It is our consensus of opinion that you may wish to proceed to a much deeper investigation as to this parties highly questionable background, after all, surely you would not even dare to tarnish such a well respected image such as you hold, and in such high esteem. Knowing this "candidate" resides in the state of Maine, where they have more trees and rocks than grass, compels us to perceive his known compulsion to "cheap-out and "cut-corners" may prove to be an extreme liability to your aspiring endeavor, we are only wishing your greatly successful efforts will bear the fruits of your labor.

Yup, All that what you said.

In addition to rebuilding MTD Transaxles, I am going to build my home theater across the back 16' or so of the lower shop.
This is because the Woman Who Wishes to Remain Happy would not allow me to usurp 1/2 of the garage for this endeavor.
(my original HT back in Fla. was built in a converted 1 car garage...)

As the lower shop is 13 1/2' high at the outside to about 15' high or so at the junction with the upper shop, the new HT will be
constructed on an elevated platform, about 5' or so above the slab.
This will provide not only storage, but a proper facility for the office of the aforementioned Retired Navy Submariner.
As I am 6'4" tall (now, down from 6'6" from my teens thru most of my adult life....gravity is a fickle mistress...)
this area of low headroom for the altitude enhanced should make an Undersea Sailor feel right at home!
I could put up a wall of mock valves and control wheels to keep the RNS occupied during the slow repair seasons,
and can pipe in taped recordings of "Yellow Submarine" to further the experience.

Dunno,tho....this may require an "E" ticket from Disney.........

 

[Boobala]

Re: MTD Yardman Transaxle Rebuild

Yup, All that what you said.

In addition to rebuilding MTD Transaxles, I am going to build my home theater across the back 16' or so of the lower shop.
This is because the Woman Who Wishes to Remain Happy would not allow me to usurp 1/2 of the garage for this endeavor.
(my original HT back in Fla. was built in a converted 1 car garage...)

As the lower shop is 13 1/2' high at the outside to about 15' high or so at the junction with the upper shop, the new HT will be
constructed on an elevated platform, about 5' or so above the slab.
This will provide not only storage, but a proper facility for the office of the aforementioned Retired Navy Submariner.
As I am 6'4" tall (now, down from 6'6" from my teens thru most of my adult life....gravity is a fickle mistress...)
this area of low headroom for the altitude enhanced should make an Undersea Sailor feel right at home!
I could put up a wall of mock valves and control wheels to keep the RNS occupied during the slow repair seasons,
and can pipe in taped recordings of "Yellow Submarine" to further the experience.

Dunno,tho....this may require an "E" ticket from Disney.........

OHhhh, .. I see you make no mention of serious deliberations on the appointment of this scandalous Navy Submariner, did you take lightly of our inquiry..?? The integrity of this person is suspicious in many area's ( no doubt you've heard the phrase " a drunken garbage-mouthed sailor in a brothel with a fistful of credit cards" ) ?? well it is thought to be that, of this "person", that you may elect to a position of great responsibility and authority. Furthermore, to enlighten you, it has come to our attention, ( through word on the streets) you are facing a prospect of competition, from a known acquaintance a Highly Respected gentleman from Alabama, believed to be a Mr. James Lewcious (AKA NorthBama) whose credentials are extremely impressive. He may well prove to be the "crack in your foundation", leading to your demise, even before you contract your first clients, with this new information, WE are further seeking answers, as to the most likely to succeed, and place our bets accordingly. A final word .. (through the grapevine) there is information that this projected Home-Theatre will be used to lure clients by the the displaying of .. (uh-hem) questionable content, (perhaps a bit of bribery..???)

 

[Ronno6]

Re: MTD Yardman Transaxle Rebuild

I did not debate the qualification nor integrity of the RNS mainly because the aforementioned
low headroom mock submarine section of the lower shop will be equipped with a screen door
that locks from the outside............

As for HT video showings, only wholesome,educational mower related topics will be presented,
such as this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=931MsHLuCPA&has_verified=1
(Fast forward to the 3:20 mark.....)

 

[Boobala]

Re: MTD Yardman Transaxle Rebuild

I did not debate the qualification nor integrity of the RNS mainly because the aforementioned
low headroom mock submarine section of the lower shop will be equipped with a screen door
that locks from the outside............

As for HT video showings, only wholesome,educational mower related topics will be presented,
such as this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=931MsHLuCPA&has_verified=1
(Fast forward to the 3:20 mark.....)

The video was despicable, after several minutes of watching I immediately raced around looking for my wife and finally located her in her garden, the aftermath of which I will not describe,other than after a period of time I briefly remember being dragged into the police car,half naked seeing my wife wrapped in a blanket being led into the house by our neighbors while they were screaming pervert to me , tell me, was she (the guys wife in the video , wearing gloves and boots , I did'nt notice....:laughing:..:laughing:..:laughing:

 

[willys55]

Re: MTD Yardman Transaxle Rebuild

there should be a pacemaker warning label on that link