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!'
😺
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