[larrybl]

I don't watch the news so I don't know about that. We have been on our own through this.

 

[My craftsman 917.27308]

I thought you said you got the parts for free.

 

[larrybl]

Yes, but the cut off valve wasn't leaking then. Carb, pull starter, Airfilter housing, filters, Generator brushes all were free.

 

[My craftsman 917.27308]

So they gave it to you for free. That's someone looking out for you

 

[larrybl]

Either that or the guy didn't like the girl that gave me the quote.

 

[mopar65pa]

I think that Predator goes for about $799 @ HF.

glenn

Yep, I bought a 9K 3 months ago. Paid $750 with the wheel kit after a coupon.

 

[larrybl]

I am seriously thinking of a larger generator with a transfer switch to connect it to the house.

 

[Cruisin'n5thgear]

I am seriously thinking of a larger generator with a transfer switch to connect it to the house.

If you do, the power won't go out again ... this logic has served me well so far. A generator sitting unused is serving its purpose too.

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[larrybl]

Finally getting back to somewhat normal here, one more night at freezing. I watched a few videos of the issues in Dallas and Austin. Power and Water were the big issues. Our power would go off for 2-1/2 hours and on for 20 – 30 minuets for three days. Not sure what we would have done if it went out for 100 hours like others. Those outages I think were from downed power lines, Big shout out to McLennan County Co-Op for minimizing those issues in our area. Water was the next big issue. Before the freeze we went out and stocked up on bottle water, so the 2-day water outage didn’t affect us. Freezing seemed a BIG issue in the videos, and not knowing how to turn the water main off seemed common. 3 years ago, I winterized our water lines and now know I am good down to “0” f. Just waiting on the Electric and water bills to arrive. Hope NOT to have sticker shock.

 

[mopar65pa]

If the news is correct the elec bill will be a years salary.

 

[larrybl]

Just got mt bill today, Still under budget!

 

[glenn27]

Looks like you put down a heavy vapor barrier under the house--that is a big saver from moisture/cold right there....Best to plan ahead and do some PM ahead of time....Crawling around in the dark trying to shut off water or something is crazy--especially as get older--ask your back and knee's....

glenn

 

[larrybl]

House installers put the barrier down during the house set-up. We were living in the 18 X 24 shop just behind the house, so they knew they needed to do things rite.

 

[larrybl]

Next up is to determine if it's worth sinking money into. Sever rattles and drifting, I think most of the bushings are bad. looks like I have to remove the back seat to get to the top of the struts, I know those bushings are bad. So far the parts list is three 21mm studs, and nuts.

 

[My craftsman 917.27308]

Is your grandson old enough to drive it? Give it to him.

 

[larrybl]

I don't feel safe on the highway as bad as it drifts. Need to find out why. I bought this March 23, 2010 for $2,550.00 and 146600 miles. It's a stick, and the clutch has over 160000 on it. Not sure it would last a day with him.

 

[dave_r]

Well, he'd have to fix it before getting it on the road...

 

[larrybl]

I'll see what the pry bar tells me tomorrow.

 

[larrybl]

Almost 80 f here, broke out the pressure washer to clean the porches off, and the Camry suspension.

 

[My craftsman 917.27308]

Larry, where do you buy parts for the craftsman pro 2000 tractor. The sears website is not working. I get on Jacks small engine, they don't have my model.


edit: I got all the tune up parts on the SearsPartsDirect site for a tune up. I was on the Sears.com site instead of the searspartsdirect.com site.