First big snow fall......I'm not ready

[J5 Bombardier]

Ten inches of snow fell Sun night ,we had just finished chaining the tractors and plow truck ,so that was timed right. Bombardiers still have to be gone over ,but I dusted my Red Muskeg off and tracked out some trails . The Shepherd was happy , a little soggy but her winter coat held up ,the rest of it is in my house..........
J5 Bombardier

 

[pixie]

Great picture ! I love that machine and that the dog likes to ride

We had six inches of snow but it is really sticky and still stuck in the trees which are leaning into the roads and lying on powerlines. Ready for a little wind to knock it down.

Extra fun that the ground is mostly not frozen so plowing is cautious and messy.

 

[J5 Bombardier]

Sunny and a balmy 43 F today ,so we got some wood pulled out before the rain starts and washes the little bit of snow we have away......but that's ok. Mostly trees that were down across the trails still some left to do ,before getting into the big stuff.

 

[J5 Bombardier]

2 nice loads today of a big old maple that mother nature blew down this summer in our sugar bush. Was pretty cool that we saw spile holes my grandfather plugged with wooden dowels in the trunk after tapping season was over, at least 60 years ago. Fast forward and we are back at it for our 2nd year come this spring ,lots of fun doing it.
J5 Bombardier

 

[J5 Bombardier]

No snow for skidding ,but great for getting around with the saw. We fell around 12 trees , mostly maples , some beach and hemlock in less than 1 1/2 hrs ,we'll limb them when we go to skid. The soon to be 88 year old "Supervisor " that was supposed to be a supervisor only ,couldn't help himself and cut down half of them.
J5 Bombardier

 

[PJL]

That's awesome about your supervisor. One doesn't get to 88 by sitting around doing nothing.

 

[DAVENET]

Those could be my pants (although his still quite duck brown) !

 

[J5 Bombardier]

Quite a bit dragged out today, another day like that might fill the quota , with what we have already cut elsewhere ...... and no snow.... so far.

 

[DAVENET]

At least the ground is frozen enough to keep going. With all of the rain around the northeast, the ground hasn't locked up yet.

 

[J5 Bombardier]

At least the ground is frozen enough to keep going. With all of the rain around the northeast, the ground hasn't locked up yet.

Was muddy yesterday on the trails , but cool today , so better going ,but frisky at 14 F. Found the elusive "maple hockey stick tree " just got to wait for wood sticks to come back in style .....then I'll cash in......
J5 Bombardier

 

[ianholly]

Was muddy yesterday on the trails , but cool today , so better going ,but frisky at 14 F. Found the elusive "maple hockey stick tree " just got to wait for wood sticks to come back in style .....then I'll cash in......
J5 Bombardier

Good morning, I am new to this forum and you were the first post that I saw. my name is Ian I live in Erin New York I inherited in J5 sw48 when my father passed away and I'm having issues locating what I think is a carburetor governor of some sort. I was wondering if you had any information or you could point me in a direction of somebody that could help me out. I believe it's a 251 Chrysler industrial but there's an odd governor-type situation coming off of the manifold that seems to be missing a cover and some internal parts. I can't find a diagram for it anywhere. Sorry to bother you with a question like this just hoping I can find somebody that can help me answer a few questions.

 

[J5 Bombardier]

Welcome to the forum ,there is some Bombardier content here ,just have to search for it ,also lots of groups on Facebook.
The governor block can gutted or be removed ,and bolt the carb direct ,just make sure the carb plates don't interfere with the manifold when opening.
J5Bombardier

 

[Noor]

Ten inches of snow fell Sun night ,we had just finished chaining the tractors and plow truck ,so that was timed right. Bombardiers still have to be gone over ,but I dusted my Red Muskeg off and tracked out some trails . The Shepherd was happy , a little soggy but her winter coat held up ,the rest of it is in my house..........
J5 Bombardier

That's too much snow I guess

 

[J5 Bombardier]

Time to start hauling wood , 3 loads down , around 22 to go.
J5 Bombardier

 

[J5 Bombardier]

Hauled 20 loads , roughly 40 bush cord , should split out more than that , so that's probably it for now. Going to help my neighbor to cut his next , but we may not have much snow after today and tomorrow ,50 f on the thermometer.
J5 Bombardier

 

[J5 Bombardier]

5.5 loads hauled today for a neighbor , skidding tomorrow , the white stuff is fading fast........for now.
J5 Bombardier

 

[pixie]

Always great to see your Bombardiers out doing their jobs

 

[J5 Bombardier]

Always great to see your Bombardiers out doing their jobs

Ya , it was a great day , but at the end of it , the only thing that doesn't hurt is my eyebrows ....LOL

 

[J5 Bombardier]

Couple more days , should be done , just in time to tap.
J5 Bombardier

 

[DAVENET]

Impressive

 

[J5 Bombardier]

That's it , last of the loads for a buddy , roughly 30 bush cord , we'll see when it splits out. Wood season 2024 is officially over ......... just have to split it later on . Time to get ready for tapping , projected temps of 61 F for Mon ...... maple syrup season could over before it starts.

 

[J5 Bombardier]

Taken last week when we still had some snow......... Started tapping yesterday , hung 25 cans , another 75- 80 today , it was running , surprising.

 

[J5 Bombardier]

When the Bombardiers are parked , she'll switch to the side/side. Cans are all hung, sap is running, we'll see.....

 

[J5 Bombardier]

Lots of mud so tracks are needed and the sap is running .

 

[J5 Bombardier]

Lots of mud so tracks are needed and the sap is running .

It's one of those seasons this year , mud on the tracks and on the seat............

 

[pixie]

She's just keeping it warm for you

 

[J5 Bombardier]

Collecting Sap is not all "Sunshine and Lollipops " , especially when it involves mud and a broken track .....
J5 Bombardier

 

[pixie]

Ouch.

 

[DAVENET]

Nothing ever fails in a nice clean dry location. Well, unless you're in an airplane.

 

[J5 Bombardier]

Much better today on the sap run.....just the way it should be....