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Wife wanted to do the floors again today... so I put some sunblock on the kids and put them out in the back yard to play. Later, while I was gathering them up, I heard some birds causing quite a commotion over head in the trees. Looked up to see one of the wiser of our neighbors had dropped in to watch the show.

Today is the 224th birthday of the U.S. Coast Guard. It is the oldest, continuous sea-going service of the United States. And on this past July 21st, I celebrated my 45th anniversary of being a "boot" recruit. My photo nine weeks later on Graduation Day - a much skinnier and younger FA Matthews than today's version!

The only bad thing about a Vette is getting out of it! I had a "Vette" once. Good beater. Fold down the seat and fill it with junk!

Nice Hooter Craig!!!

Picked quite a few hot cherry peppers this morning! Put Seriously Sinatra on the satellite, peeling garlic and jarring peppers! I'll have a big pot of tomato sauce and meatballs on the stove before it's all said and done!!! Lol! I'm happy with the way everything has grown this year!

Been without a 4 wheel toy for a couple years so I scraped up all my pennies and bought this over the weekend. Its a 1994 with a 5.7v-8 (what else right ?) with a 6 speed manual, and a solid targa top with a leather interior. Its not showroom/mint condition and does have a few nicks and scratches but still looks presentable. The Magnaflow exhaust is a bit loud....or maybe I'm just to old . Now to figure out how to insure it with one teeneage driver in the house and another one just 2 months away from 16!! Probably try for classic car insurance from Hagerty or something along those lines with just the wife and I on the policy. Pics of course; Mike.........

Yep...works screws everything up don't it Mike...........

i guess at the moment i am in the minority here. all of my 80-90s tractors have the seat springs and either oem seats or replacement medium height back seats. i absolutely would take one of them any day over the 60s tractors for comfort. i also don't find the standard spring setup unstable at all. if everything is tight in the rear, (seat pan support, flip frame and bushings etc) and you have decent springs you should have a stable ride. i used to mow with both my 1277 and my sons 875 and i could hardly move after getting off the unsprung low seat setup on them......... my newest 416 with the oem style toro seat and standard flip/spring setup is a dream to ride around on and i feel i have plenty of side support and stability... if you have the slide adjusters and spacers between the springs and seat, removing then could get the height down a bit, also some of the flip frames used the early 90s large coil springs attached to them that rested on the seat pan, i could see where they would be unstable as they don't sit down firm like the small bumpers do...... this oem seat (minus the toro logo-but made by the same supplier) is lower than some of the medium back seats. i think it is miles ahead of the seat that was on the 90s tractors from the factory, seem to sit lower and the sides hold you in comfortably. just my 2 cents worth, I'm sure there will be other opinions to follow!!!

Got to hand it to that wise Owl. Always trying to further his education and learn. He was doing his thesis on "How the heck does that guy fit all those tractors in there?"

I saw what looked like a nice 14 for sale on Craigslist this morning, but someone beat me to it! Whoever got it-looks like you did good!! Once again, I was a little too slow. If only I didn't have to work.

After 20 yrs I wanted something older and got the C-160 and 704

Its not a heavy duty machine so unless my grass was getting long I wouldn't offer anything.... and I would keep looking for a garden tractor. Just my opinion...don't expect it to be a very popular opinion . Mike........

Happy Birthday Glen, thank you for all your hard work on the parts we all need!

Start at $50, I wouldn't go much higher than a$100. The more I think about it I don't even know if it's worth a $100

I don't think the previous post was made with ill intent, nor was it meant to be a negative comment. The title of your thread "quality control" may just be the problem. I have seen parts marked wrong. I have seen quality issues with some Kohler parts as well as aftermarket parts. The issue is not that you bought the wrong parts, but that it seems more likely that something is amiss with the parts you bought. I too would check and double check before modifying anything. The correct parts, either Kohler or aftermarket should fit without modification to either the rod or the cylinder. As to the torque value. If the engine has not been run, the "new" torque value is the one to use.

I'be been told if you jack the rear end up and spin the wheels, if they turn the oposite direction it is a 8 or if they turn the same direction it is the 10 pinion.

No payoff... letting grass grow under your feet.

He who hesitates is lost. Sorry Charlie!

Sounds like you know what you are doing so you don't need to ask any questions I guess.

+ 2 what he said

If everything else checks out okay, a new belt may be the solution. When did the problem start? Was it working okay before you took the belt guard off? What's the history on the B-60?

Then, what happened to yours?

Work,,,,,,,,,,it has a habit of interfering. Glenn

Happy Birth Day Glen! If 71 is the new 50, time to go see the Doc with the cold hands and the big pile of rubber gloves!

Just curious. How many times are you going to ask the same question? Sometimes you have asked it with a 12hp. Sometimes with an 18hp, now you are back down to a 14hp.. What is the deal? Are you having a relaps of the movie Ground Hog Day?

Glen, I'm singing happy birthday to you right now as I type. Good thing no one but the cat can hear. Hope you have a great day!

Happy birthday Glen.

Production will begin in about one week. Material has been ordered. However, at this time I am only making 30 linings. Anyone who has posted or PM'd that they want one or more will receive a PayPal invoice from me as soon as they are ready to ship. Orders will be filled based upon the date and time post or PM was received. Any additional requests received after I run out of stock will be filled when the next batch is made. Thanks for your interest.

You better put a roll cage around that Wheel Horse mate. If Jeremy Clarkson from TopGear has taught us anything, it is that Reliants don't do anything well except roll over suddenly without warning.

November 1968, I stepped foot onto the Coast Guard Training Center at Cape May, NJ as a boy, and in February of 1969 left as a man. Four years later, in 1972 I received an honorable discharge and began life in 9 to 5 work-a-day world. Looking back, I wish that I stayed in the Guard until retirement. I would have been a lot better off. To this day, I still miss life aboard ship. Although the roll of the Coast Guard has changed a bit since 9/11, I still think it is one of the finest, and best trained military services in the USA. John, I am still looking for those old pictures taken back then. My wife thinks she knows where they are, and when she gets home from work, I will try to post a few. Thanks for starting the thread. Semper Paratus

I bet that skinny guy could man handle those old Gravelys!

No sorry don't have it any more. issue was the width of the bearing it is thinner than standard

Congratulations John...enjoy the day mate.

Great lookin herd Craig, thinks for sharing.

Craig : I think that wise old Owl came to watch and learn how you get all those Wheel Horses and other stuff in your shed!

Nice Vette!!! I always wanted a 70's vette, but ended up with a 70's Camaro. (Wanted to take the kids with me and needed a 4 seater.) Someday, I'll get a vette when the kids are older. Good luck with it. Better to have it not showroom condition....now you won't be scared to use it.

Too funny!

NIce photos of the wild Owl and domestic

He looked like a fan to me.

Cool pics! Just don't park one of your machines directly under the wise 'ol owl! I can always tell where they have been perching in the woods out back by the big mess they leave behind....if ya know what I mean. Mike.........

Nahhh... he won't hurt you.

OK, but... there are nicer examples out there.

The restraint was entirely 'fear of wife' induced. She left with the boys shortly after I went over there. After the long conversation I was back here typing the post. I told her about it, showed her the pictures and she said I should buy it. I'll never get women figured out. I posted it for the neighbor at $800. I won't pay that for it due to the current condition. I'm thinking maybe $400 and some of that is due to sentimental value. It will fit in the bed of my Ranger with the deck standing up next to it. The guy and his wife are really nice and have done a lot for the kids here since I'm not around. In fairness to them I want to see what happens with the ad and later this week, if there's no activity, I may discuss it with him. Oh yea, about 5 miles from here as we were arriving yesterday my wife spotted a house with 10 acres for sale. Just maybe...............................

A 3/4" threaded shaft takes a 3/4" nut and most wrench sizes are 50% larger than the shaft. 3/4" = 6/8" + 3/8" = 9/8" = 1-1/8" wrench. Garry From my notes Outer spacer between cover and pulley # 101757 is 1/2" long Inner spacer between pulleys # 101734 is 5/8" long

I like to run at full speed on motor and move as slow as I can made it go.. This let tiller dig smaller bits of dirt which will be more pulverized when done... Slower motor speed and fast travel speed will take bigger bit and leave bigger chunks of dirt... motor RPM 3600 .. two to one reduction to tiller.. 1800 RPM.. tiller gear box another two to one(guessing) 900 rpm at tiller . My 2 cents

Nice save!! I've had better luck with Krylon when it comes to the paint wrinkling but I think Rustoleum gives a better finish. I now try to plan things so I can let either brand dry for a much longer time than the can says.

I don't know how collectible it is to everyone but here is one of my cherished attachments.............

A front mounted E-Z Rake PTO driven thatcher. I think this would be really cool to have. I've only seen one, and it was on Ebay recently... -BK

Here is a Mighty Mac Shredder made by Amerind-MacKissic.

I am not sure how rare it is but I have not seen another one. My father saw it one day and never seen one before also, so he purchased it. Sorry I don't have a better picture of the planter.