My goal is to keep the whole rig in the garage... but an Argo project is underway in there for now.

Thanks, Mr. Obvious.

Me too! Weirdest winter ever (sad face)

Yep, I grew up in Stratford. Always chuckled any time I drove through Wartburg... (because I'm immature!) LOL

im pretty sure it will, as long as that fergi has enough power.

@@wishusknight3009 You are pretty sure it will what? I am confused

@@chrisdaniel1339 ooh.. sorry. I am pretty sure this blower will work quite well with lots of snow. It will depend on rather the tractor has enough power. 35 hp isn't alot for a 7 foot blower.

Awesome. I was beginning to thing there was only a handfull of us boomers who like to tinker in the shop. This video kinda blew up! and now I see there's oodles of us!!.... and X'ers too.. .and a few youngsters ;)

Yes, I have one on my truck which is the only reason it started on that -25C day. I have one on my hotrod in the garage too.. but couldn't find a third. I'll definitely be grabbing one for the tractor.

I did reach out to Smyth Welding (still in business in Blyth , Ontario (not all that far from me). Thats how I was able to get a general date of manufacture (the sticker is too deteriorated to get a serial number. I sent this link to them. With any luck, someone will comment ;)

@@ontariotube That is so cool!! I am building a large snowblower myself and thanks too you I have some great ideas. I am building a 3/4 scale jeep based on a few frames from garden tractors and a peerless 6 speed transaxle from a John Deere 112 . I found 90 degree gearboxes at a scrapyard for very good prices so I have a V=twin power plant that goes to a 90 degree gearbox and turns into a driveshaft then to another one where it gets converted back to a belt for the transaxle.I am debating on whether to use a hydraulic pump and motor to drive the blower or to use some type of electric clutch assembly from the front end of the motor. I have been trying to find a front steering axle from a four wheel drive tractor to make the jeep four wheel drive. When I am done I want to have a whole system that I can attach to the jeep to perform all sorts of work just like the original jeeps. The reason I am going with 3/4 scale is for ease of movement and trailering. I am looking for a large mower deck to modify for a pull behind self powered that can do rough cut. I have been working on a prototype knobby tired self propelled hydraulic dump barrow like a Georgia buggy or an ANT tracked barrow. I know a few people who bought the ANT and they say it is made from inferior materials and after twenty dumps it is falling apart and cannot be welded because of how thin the metal is. I am using heavy duty wheelbarrows and 3/6 steel wherever possible. Also using Cast Iron block Briggs and Kholer engines that have been completely rebuilt and restored. I am also making tracked versions where I am up-cycling scrap tires where the tread is not good enough for a car or truck however it is perfect for tracks on a dump Wagon. I am going to try and video most if not all my work in the coming months.

@@Biokemist-o3k Sounds ingenious!! Now all you need is a GoPro and a bit of editing so you can upload all that mad-scientist stuff for all to see :D

@@ontariotube Thank you!! That is exactly what I need. My best friend has a GoPro Hero that he said he would let me use but I haven't seen hi since he and his wife had their first child right before Christmas... You can count on me starting a channel soon. I just have to hit the ground running. Thanks for the kind words my friend.

The last time it did this, it was a blockage in the carb somewhere. Since this video got a ton of views, I owe it to you folks to film a quick flush of the carb (with good results I hope) before the next use. I can't believe how warm this winter has been. Praying to the snow-Gods for a blizzard!!! LOL

Thanks Bob. This on has the 35 badges, and has both the tilting hood tilts AND the flip door. I can re-fuel it with the little door but have to tilt the whole hood to boost it.

Yeah, I don't think I mentioned how cold it was that day. Nothing wanted to start or run decent. Pretty sure it was -26C

I may do that yet... but I assumed it was junk so didn't want to waste my time. Now I know it's a runner, I'll add a decent repair to my infinite list of things to fix properly around here, LOL.

You noticed that too eh? LOL. I've worked a lot harder than that for 20 views (chuckle). Good luck with your messed up fingers. I did that last year when I tried starting a screw/washer with a high-speed drill. Promptly machined off two fingertips. All better now. Still a pinch of numbness. Just part of the deal ;)

… and I’ll likely get that elusive 1000-subs soon so I’ll be in for 10’s of dollars per year… like you!!

@@ontariotube Thanks! Fingers are healing pretty well. They are numb though! Still have a hard time with shoe laces and shirt buttons!

@@ontariotube You got that right!!!!

I can use the lift ok when using the blower. But to switch to the front plow, I have to drop the pressure which means lowering the blower. I'll see if I can figure out that "Draft" feature some time.

Yes. I've seen others do this. I cant brag about my ability to do things right, LOL. However, I've never had my tires slip in the chains.. even these smooth landscape tires work well with the chains.

I might pull the carb apart real quick and flush it out. It clogs up now and then. With the ice all over it, I was thinking it was just frozen up a bit.

Thanks. I think I have it pretty close. The next good snowfall will tell

Those jacks are where I've seen them placed.

I paved the drive this year. Dirt gone! :D

Stupid-warm up here right now but should get a good blast in January! 🤞

Definitely will when we get bigger snow. I was switching back and forth that day. Low range is reeeeealy sloooow, LOL.

,, Better yet Stu, would be a tractor with live PTO.

@@theda850two It does have a double clutch for live PTO. It never worked before I changed the clutch, but it does now... just taking a long time getting used to pushing the clutch in half-way to keep the PTO spinning.

@@ontariotube , okidoke, I have seen that type of PTO, good deal!

Yep. Sold it ;)

I've been buying and trying out various old attachments. I'll sell the stuff I end up not using, and the plan it to restore the stuff I do keep.

I'm pretty sure the carb was frozen... or needs to be cleaned out. It ran like that when I bought it and a quick carb flush fixed it right up.

It was super-cold that day and I think the carb iced up inside. As soon as I get a minute, I'll pull the carb and clean it out as when. Thats what fixed it two years ago when it ran like that. Thanks!