baerpath 517 #1 Posted April 27, 2015 Bought this at the auction on Saturday. If I feed it will it grow or will I have to throw it back ? Took the plug out and filled it with WD40 All I had figure better than nothing. Motors stuck trans shifts and seems to work Deck turns and came with push blade 14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mels 174 #2 Posted April 27, 2015 Looks like the ultra-rare French military version! Damn rare find you've got there! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #3 Posted April 27, 2015 Don't know what you had to give for it, but I am happy for you and wish I had one....No it won't grow, but it will grow on you! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 10,256 #4 Posted April 28, 2015 Definitely not a keeper in New York but don't throw it back. Just bring it to the big show and I'll bring it to a nice warm climate and nurse it to maturity. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SolarGuru 28 #5 Posted April 28, 2015 Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but it looks like the back wheels are on with the tread facing the wrong direction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,672 #6 Posted April 28, 2015 Duane drop her off at my house and I'll soak her in a vat of oil Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mels 174 #7 Posted April 28, 2015 Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but it looks like the back wheels are on with the tread facing the wrong direction. Hence the French Military version, Lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
groundhog47 347 #8 Posted April 28, 2015 (edited) Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but it looks like the back wheels are on with the tread facing the wrong direction. Naw, just the left is on right, and right is on left, or whatever was left is wrong. Is that right! All in all though, baerpath, I envy your find, no matter where it was "born" Edited April 28, 2015 by groundhog47 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,537 #9 Posted April 28, 2015 I've never noticed on another RJ or suburban, but does that rod on the hitch lift the deck off the ground? genius use of so many implement features with a simple lift rod! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,486 #10 Posted April 28, 2015 I've never noticed on another RJ or suburban, but does that rod on the hitch lift the deck off the ground? genius use of so many implement features with a simple lift rod! That is the way it is on my suburban too, the front lift picks up the front of the mower and the sleeve hitch picks up the rear. Not a great deal since I have the LTD-24 dump cart that is pulled from the same sleeve hitch. I don't mow with it any more so; problem solved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hammerhead 816 #11 Posted April 29, 2015 That is a nice 1960 Model #400 from where I am sitting! Swap the rear wheels around and you got a good little Suburban! Nothing wrong with a machine that nice! Original 4 hp. Kohler, mower deck and wheels! Good score if ya ask me! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baerpath 517 #12 Posted April 29, 2015 I probably gave to much for it, but the other bidder is a craigslist parts seller. Not sure what it was worth There was a nice GT next to it, today they have it all in pieces on craigs list They keep buying whole ones and sell half the parts then scrap the rest of them. Luckily I know the owner of the scrap yard they use 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clip 185 #13 Posted April 29, 2015 Looks like the ultra-rare French military version! Damn rare find you've got there! Laughed hard at that one. OP, if the engine is seized dump that WD40 and pour in some ATF, let it sit for a day or two then try to start working the crank back and forth with a wrench on the flywheel bolt. It'll come loose. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,941 #14 Posted April 29, 2015 Not too small for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baerpath 517 #15 Posted May 2, 2015 So what's it worth as it sits ? I feel I gave to much for it, but doesn't really matter. At least it's not being parted on C list Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brrly1 1,146 #16 Posted May 2, 2015 My guess would be between $200 - $250 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trowel 4 #17 Posted May 2, 2015 (edited) Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but it looks like the back wheels are on with the tread facing the wrong direction. Jus needs to be switch to the other sides. Left to right and vice versa. Edited May 2, 2015 by trowel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boovuc 1,090 #18 Posted May 2, 2015 Oh Mels, The French Underground is going to get you for that! Nice save Duane! Better in your hands than being parted out. Especially a complete older tractor like that. There are lots of GT's but whole RJ's, Suburbans and the early three digit series need more "saves" than "partings". 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,406 #19 Posted May 6, 2015 That is the way it is on my suburban too, the front lift picks up the front of the mower and the sleeve hitch picks up the rear. Not a great deal since I have the LTD-24 dump cart that is pulled from the same sleeve hitch. I don't mow with it any more so; problem solved. The other option would be to use the AH-60 hitch..... Because the mower deck tied up the slot hitch, they designed this auxiliary hitch for tow-behind implements. Nice buy on the little suburban Duane, always good to save the decent ones from salvage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baerpath 517 #20 Posted May 12, 2015 It's going to the show But it only gets a one way ticket. Hopefully If interested get ahold of me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,034 #21 Posted May 12, 2015 Pm sent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
