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Hey, I've been waiting for my starter for much longer than you have, buddy. I think it's partially because General Hood is buried in work, and whatever little time he has left is spent painting and waxing his SEE. Thankfully, my SEE came with all the tools and bits, but they show up on eBay...

So the welding should be done during the summer, in Arizona or Texas, then slowly moved North?

Ah, ductile iron. Sorry, I overlooked that simple fact (and I have never welded anything to diff housings or steering knuckles for that very reason...except when I had to). Wonder if it's thick enough to allow drilling and tapping. If so, six or eight bolts should hold that bracket on fairly...

He's on probation now. Not allowed to get near a FLU for at least the next 48 hours. Which is okay, as he has to finish building a 3-point generator mount and construct some sort of spreader bar for the crane.

Yes, it's removable. Only a bracket is welded to the dipper, then the thumb's parts are pinned on. After reading peakbagger's post I checked the Titan website to see if there were any thumbs available. Only looked at one before I posted. Went back and saw that there are several sizes. Apparently...

Titan has universal weld-on thumbs, the one I looked at is a reasonable $200 with free shipping. Could be worth looking into considering your needs.

Dismal progress report, and a stern warning. Had to use the HMMH today, so while it was out anyway, the decision was made to put "HMMH II" into the garage in its place. Drained the JP8 (?) out of the tank yesterday and refilled with fresh diesel, so all that remained was to switch the left...

Hey, I'm pleased to learn that someone here is sensible. A telehandler is far more useful in the real world. Of course, once (when/if) I get a quick attach setup made for the crane and can use the tractor's fork attachments, it'll become sort of a telehandler. And thanks a lot for reminding me...

If you think that you really need a skidplate, it'd be a good thing to make it sturdier. Besides, a SEE could use a little weight down low. A purist would have to use 6.35 mm thick plate, not 1/4-inch, but that becomes largely irrelevant once it's covered in 1/8-inch thick paint. I've...

I was just going to wax it (and leave a few pieces of wiring around and under it) as a tribute to your SEE, Lonnie. Maybe a few drops of dried blood, too, come to think of it. And I already thought that a "family photo" might be appropriate. If I can get them all to run at once. Also, in...

Nah, the 'glass hood will go on the (former) parts SEE. It has a rusty, never painted to be exact, hood which I can paint OD to match the new "parts HMMH". And once again it seems like the "parts car" actually is nicer and/or better than the one it was supposed to complement. And I did start...

[/INDENT] Ah, but you're forgetting that I'm in the actual midwest, not the erroneous midwest that apparently starts at New York's westerly border.

In the SEE I usually have to play with the disconnect switch for a while after starting it, or it'll go to 32 Volts - not good for the new Optimas. Got a new switch the other day, but have yet to install it. If it even is the actual problem. Since the charge light goes out, I'm suspecting the...

I'm guessing that the little river (behind me as I took the photo) was noticeably larger at some point in time. But it must've been a while since there's now a couple of feet of dirt on top, even near the river.

It's the FLU flu. The one I bought last Wednesday arrived this morning (the model from Australia was bought later the same day, in a celebratory sort of way). Of course today started at 1:30 AM, and has been a bit bittersweet. That's when I was woke up and asked if I could dig a grave first...

Oh, the SEE from Australia is likely way too small to tow anything. It supposedly looks like the one in my avatar. But today I got the real FLU. Again. It's a sickness.

Hmm, using heat creating hydraulic motors to cool the hydraulics. I'll have to think about that one. As long as electric fans are available and affordable, is it worth it? Longevity? Well, if mine go out every 30 years or so, I can live with that. Still, your idea intrigues me. Please keep us...

Sounds like you had fun, Peakbagger. And lived to tell about it. I haven't driven more than a couple of miles down the road, but do know what you're talking about. 20 to 25 mph is plenty for me, but more so because of engine rpm than handling issues. And I'm a habitual speeder, who some would...

Sad to see that even the military had to give up perfectly good Halon extinguishers for messy and corrosive powder.

Welcome to the Slight Issues Anonymous group. Sounds like you've had one busy early ownership time. And that you're getting close to done. If indeed the starter is bad, be nice to general Hood and he might sell you one. Especially if you also buy an electrical wall chart from him. Others here...