Welcome! I too searched for a 'roid for a long time and finally found one about 550 miles away 4 or 5 years ago. And it's still not running.
It was supposed to be new, and I suppose it is in view of run time, but I think it has sat out in the weather for a while, and I will have to de-rust the internals.  I don't seem to be as motivated as I used to be....
Ron

Like Casey, I would love to see the video of the beast being moved! Good build, and a very ingenious use of rubber chock blocks, I may  have to borrow that idea.
Ron.

No rest for the wicked, LG

Just to finish December off I'm fitting a Yanmar single diesel into  (on to?) another snowblower.

Another mate up here bought it brand new and put the oil in it, like wot the lable said, on the return run up his 100 meter drive the sump plug, which the willy Chinese hadn't tightened dropped out, 20 meters after that the big end locked up and then one of the bolts let go.

The Loncin snowblower motors have a crank shaft take off that's different - longer - than any other and no one anywhere in Europe imports them as complete motors or spares. It's shame 'cos opened up it's a nicely made bit of kit but as the crank is scored and the big end doesn't have a bearing as such, there's little else that can be done.

Cheers
Stef

Well...... you could have the crank undersized and cut some off the rod cap and rebore it to fit the crank. I would give it a try I think.

On the happenings of the year, I can't remember a funeral this year either. Thanks Glort for bringing that to mind!!
    My Daughter and her Fiance sent the wife and I on a cruise to the Bahamas, and now firsthand I realize just how spoiled and fortunate (or is it privileged? ) that most of us here in the States are.

Merry Christmas and a very happy and prosperous New Year to all.

Ron.

Here ya go Glort.

Pot is not treated equally by all state marijuana laws. Tennessee’s marijuana laws are highlighted in the table below.

Code Section
   

39-17-401, et seq.

Possession
   

Possession or casual exchange of: Less than .5 oz.: Class A misdemeanor and attendance at drug offender school and minimum $250 fine; Casual exchange to a minor from an adult 2 yrs. his senior and adult knows minor is a minor: felony; Subsequent offense: $500 minimum; Third: $750 minimum; Two or more prior convictions, then Class E felony; 20 plants to 99 plants: Class C felony, fined up to $100,000.

Sale
   

.5 oz. to 10 lbs.: Class E felony and/or $5000; 10 lbs. + 1 g. to 70 lbs.: Class D felony and/or $50,000; 70 lbs. + 1 g.: Class B felony and/or $200,000; Over 700 lbs.: Class A felony and/or $500,000; Sale to minor under 18 or in drug-free zone: one class higher than amount required; Minimum penalty amounts: 1st drug felony offense: $2000; 2nd: $2500; 3rd: $3000


See how tolerant we are here
Ron

Here in Tennesee, United States, North America, Earth, the Solar System, Milky Way Galaxy, possession of weed will get your property, possessions, money etc, confiscated by Law Enfarcement, to be used in the War On Drugs. War is a Fucking Joke. Control is the correct term.
 If you have a legitimate need for THC to combat epilepsy, Parkinson's, horrible pain that the Govt sanctioned opioids (very controlled and expensive)
won't touch, then you are a criminal and as such "Shit out of Luck". I really hate the way our government has been stolen and bastardized.
Wow, I am coming across a little Bitter, sorry.
Ron.

PS. In my defense, I am under the influence of those same aforementioned opioids due to "Balloon Sinuplasty" earlier today. Yes it hurts!

I really do love this forum. Genuine people, with real lives and the associated trials and joys thereof.

Ron.

PS. Johndoh, you really should look at Evan Williams, much smoother IMHO.

1. Finish the genny/solar/woodshed
2. Spend more time playing with my Granddaughter
3. Finish the house/sinkhole remediation
4. Spend more time playing with my Granddaughter
5. Keep the grass cut enough that I can find the porch steps
6. Spend  more time playing with my-- you know
 

Ron