Hmm, maybe I need to work on the tension?

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I did get back out to the snow blower.  I broke it down, again.  This time I compared the old belt with the new.  They seem to be the same size.  I am suspecting the cord simply isn't pulling the engaging arm far enough, so that will be my next effort.  I put her back together, if not to final form in case tightening the cord just isn't the issue and the belt has to go back to the store.  It became too cold to continue working with the sun beginning to edge down.  Still, I am pleased that I gave it a serious effort and that I think I know what the problem is.  Thankfully, snow blowers aren't the most difficult of projects, at least for this part of things.

I always wondered how these things worked, anyway.  When I was much younger I used to tear things apart.  Unfortunately, mostly having only a woman as a parent, and rarely with the manuals, I never really learned how to button things back up.  The Navy taught me how to work on mechanical things, according to reports.  But I simply don't remember that, or ever having worked on stuff.  If I did, I wish I could remember.  It's sort of spiffy.  *grins*  I do like the work.

It was a beautiful day, with the sun out.  As dusk falls, it remains a wonderful area to be viewing out my windows.  I'll be drawing the curtains, though, soon.  It's been a really good day, too.  Getting up earlier, working on the machine a couple of times, and blog reading and a little commenting.  It's almost an easy day.  Tomorrow will be another day off, if I might do a little work on the computer if needed, then head off to watch the Super Bowl with my friend.  Hmm, I don't even know which teams are playing.  Then, Monday, back to swimming I hope!  It's been a bit.  I am actually gaining muscle pretty quickly.  I have discussed that issue before.  I'm not sure if I have an hormonal imbalance or what... but if I am not cautious when working out I gain way too fast.  I need to figure that out.

Have a good night.  And perhaps good night.  A bit of reading and tinkering on the machine then I'm hitting it as early as I can.