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I just got back from saving this gem from the scrap metal heap. I won't start working on it until it's a bit warmer out but it seems all there and the engine is free. Pretty nice score for $25.

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Digger 66

I bet that thing's 250# with all that cast !

Nice score !

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Reel Mower Freak

It isn't light for sure. Didn't realize how big it was from the pictures. The reel is 22".

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WHX??

Nice...bet that thing was cream of the crop in it's day! :handgestures-thumbupright:

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PSully

Very very nice! Any idea on the age of it?

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1 hour ago, PSully said:

Very very nice! Any idea on the age of it?

I haven't done a search yet but I'll post when I find it. Once the weather warms up I'll post the collection. 

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Amcwheel85

That is an awesome piece.. I would of swiped it for that!

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Reel Mower Freak
16 hours ago, PSully said:

Very very nice! Any idea on the age of it?

It's a 1952 Park 30. Now I need to search the engine. I'll need a manual for both I'm sure.

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953 nut
18 minutes ago, Reel Mower Freak said:

It's a 1952 Park 30. Now I need to search the engine. I'll need a manual for both I'm sure.

Is that a Wisconsin engine, sort of looks like it?

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Reel Mower Freak
4 hours ago, 953 nut said:

Is that a Wisconsin engine, sort of looks like it?

It sure is. I'm going to research it tonight.

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WHX??
4 hours ago, 953 nut said:

Is that a Wisconsin engine, sort of looks like it?

That's what I was thinkin & makes sense since they were both local to each other in the day.

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Reel Mower Freak

The engine was assembled in January of 1952. It's rated at 4.5hp. Wisconsin ABN.  I might have something else to post later tonight......:ph34r:

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Reel Mower Freak

Clearly I have issues but I think I'm in good company. Bought this just now. Another Jacobsen. 24 Estate with a two stroke. More work to do now.

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Reel Mower Freak

This isn't helpful. Narrowed it down a bit I guess.Same serial number for two different years.

 

Name Prefix Item number Year
Estate 24" (also R.W. version) 824 15150 1953
Estate 24" (also R.W. version) 824 15150 1957

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Reel Mower Freak

It sure is nice to be able to email Jacobsen 65 years after they built these mowers and get manuals sent back within a day. Very impressive and free of charge at that. I'm starting with the Park 30 so I just pulled the carb and will bring it into work to have it cleaned in the ultrasonic bath. Just picking away at it for now due to time constraints.

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Reel Mower Freak

I got the first old Jake running. Need a carb kit but it runs. Back lapping the reel now. Should be able to test it out this weekend. I'll start on the 2-stroke one once this one is done.

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