Tractor Exhaust cap Competed

I finished the exhaust cap for the Earthmaster tractor tonight.

It might not be as purty or polished as a store bought one but it was made with materials on hand by me, just like an old time farmer would have done if he needed one.  (Of course, a lot of old time farmers would have just dropped a tin can over it like I was doing and called it good.😉)

First I figured out how to make the hinge saddle.

Then I mounted the flapper to the clamp and thread locked the bolts.

After that I mounted it on the tractor.

After the first try I discovered that it needed more weight on the tail.  I added a small hose clamp and wired several washers to it till it had just the right balance.

Then I gave it a nice coat of paint.

Here is a video of it in action both before and after adding the weight.

I'm happy with it.  Like I said, not the best looking but it is functional and did not cost me any thing but a little time as I had all the materials and parts on hand.

Country ingenuity right there.

Like the song says

'A Country Boy Will Survive!'

😺