Rob some ratchet straps, find an enterprising individual with
an industrial strength sewing machine and fabricate your own?
BTW, you are going to LOVE changing those tires with the Green
Slime in them. Many tire shops refuse to deal with items that have been
so 'repaired'. :)
RJ
On 1/30/2019 1:38 PM, Darryl McMahon wrote:
So far this month (January 2019), we have had about 98 cm of snow
(about 40 inches). Fortunately, I picked up an E15 the summer before
last and now have it re-powered (sealed lead-acid golf car batteries
and 12-amp charger). Got a snowblower turning nicely and attached.
Battery holds up to 2-3 hours of operation without getting seriously
drained despite cold-soaking (unheated storage).
Had some tire issues, but a friend recommended Green Slime. Seems to
have resolved the sidewall crack leak, so the 40-year-old tires will
hopefully last a bit longer. (Will probably replace all the rubber in
the summer, when working outdoors is a more hospitable. It's cold here
this winter, even by Ottawa standards - repeated frostbite warnings.
On the plus side, no mosquitoes.)
I wanted the snowblower going, because by Christmas the snowbanks were
already over 4 feet high, and defeating the E12 with the plow blade.
I estimate in the 15-20 hours of run time I have done this month on
the E15, I have lifted the blower 400-500 times. (Areas I do involve
short runs and not enough space to turn around, so a lot of backing up
and transiting with the blower lifted.) Yesterday, I broke another
lift strap. Looks to be simple wear, breaking at the roller on the
blower frame. I double loop to get the mechanical advantage, and the
lift motor (replaced last fall) is working a charm. Roller sleeve and
side washers all appear smooth, so should not be fraying the strap.
Has anyone come across a highly durable lift strap? I would just like
to carry out this replacement exercise less frequently.
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