I am posting today because I feel like crap and don't have the energy to go outside. I have been waking up with a sore throat for the last couple days and I start coughing at night and it is hard to sleep. Probably the wu-flu... Summer colds are the worst!
I have been working evenings and weekends on the 2-135 and 2-155 tractors. The 135 is now back together with a new clutch and a front steering rebuild. It leaks a lot less oil than it has in the past. However, I left the door latch installation to who ever was going to use it next and they opted for a bungie cord.
The 2-155 is almost together. The three-speed seems to work. I hooked pressure gauges to the test ports on the transmission and i have 200lbs main system pressure and 200lbs pressure in high and direct. (Pressure is zero in low range) The tractor changes speed when I shift it on the highway. I intended to hook it to a disk this weekend but I am painting. I discovered that the newly painted hood panels were damaged over the winter so I sanded them down and repainted. I am not sure doing this on an 80 degree day is a good plan. I can't get the Argent silver metal flake to gloss properly as it is drying too fast.
I am still working at the college. I have been looking at jobs but haven't applied for anything seriously.
My older non farmer brother has brought me a motorcycle to try out. His belief is that all frustration can be solved by riding motorcycles at high speed. I am not completely sure I share the sentiment but I figure I can probably hurt myself.
I should ride today but am just tired and am enjoying sitting in the house.
As soon as I post this I am going to go out and see just how bad the paint has turned out. Too hot, too much dust, should have painted in the evening.
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