Leaderboard

Finally a decent day. Spent about an hour cleaning up dog muffins from the winter and cleared a path to get the RJ out of the shed so I can finish work on it. Couldn't resist putting a little Tru-Fuel in it and spinning it over. I didn't get the rope too hot like I used to on the Teckys! 4 or 5 pulls and it was running I have 6 Kohlers and 5 of them will only start with the throttle closed. Only the Sqonkfest 1267 wants the throttle open. Short video of up the street and back. Don't know if the neighborhood is ready for a Circus Bear on a Tricycle yet. Pardon the fat fingers in the beginning. I was so overwhelmed being able to "Horse Around" again I wasn't paying attention!

The only thing I like about the snow is taking rides thru the woods on my Rancher....but this winter the first real snowfall was to deep for it and everytime it snowed the old snow was still there, which made it way to deep, so I have not been out this season. But today I ventured out, forgot my camera the first time around so I took a second trip with my camera. Still plenty of snow but with the warmer temps its also getting muddy and sloppy. The quad struggled a bit in spots (tires are shot ) but I made it back home safe and sound. Pics: Mike............

I'm a back! Its true, I'm back into this very addicting hobby once more and I have several new things at my disposal now. First lets do a little recap. Year 2012: I loose my desk job at the start of the new year. This cause me to do a career change from computers/snow removal and lawn care on the side to truck driving. In order to do truck driving local I must go over the road for a year or more to get experience. Then I can apply for a local position. In order to fully do this I have to sell and get rid of most of my possessions since I will be gone for so long and move out of my mom's house finally. So I pack up what I could into storage unit and sell the rest. Then I really leave from may 2012 to about November 2013. During this time I was able to find the most amazing wife in the world on my travels, marry her, find a nice little trailer for rent in a very small town 30min away from my hometown, and we have our first child together. (A adopted very large 4 year old male tuxedo cat named Goliath) We really can;t have children as she is unable to conserve due to medical issues but that doesn't mean we can have children in other forms. November 2013: Now that I have just over one year of over the road trucking under my belt I start looking for a local job. I was able to land a heating oil truck position at a local oil company for the winter. Then april 2014 come along and the winter oil season dried up so I transferred to a smaller oil company who only transports motor oil and hydraulic oil to the local car dealerships and repair shops in the area. They used to send lots of oil to the mills all around the area but to the economy most of the mills all shut down so we only have about 4 mills left. I have been there for almost one year now and have no plans on leaving. With this secure job and my amazing wife Jessica working as a secretary for a local dr. office our personal bills are all caught up and well under control. We did loose our first son, Goliath last Christmas due to a very bad medical trouble he had but one of our friends had a little of kittens in November so we adopted one young lady cat a month after Goliath left us. You all might think we are crazy but one can really become attached to animals. Winter of 2015. This past winter was a very cold and snowy one for sure. I'm so glad my mother allowed me to put my snowblower at her house while I was over the road as it really came in handy this year. Since I live in a nice kept up trailer park, most of the driveways are very close to each other. This makes it very easy for me to go from one drive to the other with my Toro walk behind and move the snow out of there driveways with out having to load the blower after each job. I would average about one driveway every 10min. LOL. Anyway, after making a nice amount of bonus money this past winter Jessica encourage me to recreate my old lawn care and snow removal bis with the snow removal still just taking place in the park as its plenty of work here every storm and very little overhead. The lawncare is a different story. Instead of driving around the whole city as I used to in the past, I will just stick to 10 to 15 local lawns in my little town so the travel time is very low. This allows me to work on the weekends but not the whole time hopefully and just have fun and generate a little extra cash to help pay off some old debt we owe along with build up our bis so one day I can just work for myself and loose my day job. This has always been my dream, but this is a first step in that direction. She has been helping me in so many ways to make it all real and official. Our bis name is Sampays's Lawn care and she wants to help during the mowing season as well so it will be more of a joint operation. I just want to have fun for now and see where it all goes. So now I have a local 10x15 mini storage in witch the owner is allowing me to use his electrical outlet and unit as my very first garage. Well, it really not to bad and I'm so excited to start working on horses again. Thanks for reading this very long post and I hope you all enjoy reading about how I came along in my life. Have a good day all.

A few years back, I was selling lug nut kits for Wheel Horse tractors. I stopped making the kits when I got busy with my work, but now that I have retired, I am once again putting the kits together. Kit includes: 10 - 7/16-20 x 1-1/2" Grade 5, Zinc-plated bolts 10 - Zinc-plated 7/16-20 lug nuts Instructions for installation As soon as the kits are assembled and ready to ship, I will list them in the FOR SALE section.

Wow! Haven't done this in a while! Another save of an orphaned 'Horse from a local OPE shop. 1986 416-8 with 801 hours. Only known issues are a broken connecting rod and a few cannibalized parts. (coil & light switch) 48" deck appears to be in great condition other than the leading edge of the shell looks like it was used as a grader blade. Particulars weren't divulged, but I presume the owner didn't like the cost of repairs and traded it in on a running machine. They did tell me that the crankcase had very little oil upon arrival at the shop. No visible external damage or extra ventilation holes in the block, so I guess I'll open it up and assess the damage. Either way it's definitely worthy of repair.

Here is a photo of what followed me home yesterday. 460 mile round trip to get a brand-new 16+2 foot "car-hauler.

There's no such thing as a C-162 ~ that is an internet typo. The wrong tank tray or decals could have been installed at the factory or it might have been replaced later for whatever reason.

I was driving 3 hours south for the kick off of bass tourney season with our first scheduled tourny, snowing, windy and cold as all get out but reward does ease the numbness...

This past weekend I picked up a real nice 310-8. It was a one owner machine that clearly has seen very little seat time. My typical anal-retentive cleaning process has begun - as well as the parts ordering (for every little thing that just annoys me - like the cloudy gas cap for example). The plan is for it to be a very light worker. My idea of light work is to build a trailer hitch for the back so during the summer I can move my two trailers from their spot in the back yard, around front to the driveway when needed. Outside of that, it'll be waxed and under cover in the garage. I'd like to upgrade the front wheels to 8" and get some larger rubber in the rear too. More to come.

Just picked this 314 -h 1996 anniversary edition from a fellow member in p.a today excited to actually keep it and mow with it at my new house .

Finally have the 57 pretty much done! Just a few things to go back and fix and it will be finished. Started on this one over 2 years ago, just have been dragging my feet and working on it a little at a time. Pretty happy with how this one came back. I may attempt the paint pen trick on this one, but going to try it out on a another hood before I risk messing this one up. Anways here's a couple pictures of it out today, sorry they didn't turn out so well. Thanks, Jake

Well you big lug, according to your chart, you and I are the only ones having our champion teams still in it. And you have 2 more bullets still in it than me. This is starting to get ridiculous. First the football pool, then the bowl game pool. I'm tired of finishing 2nd banana to my older brother!!! (Mom always liked you best! ) Although I would rather see a nice team from Wisc win than Kent. , If you win this contest I would leave your basement. There will be a box of fire ants delivered to your house and they will put an end to my misery!

I guess I kind of treated myself for my birthday the other day! But the other sad thing is that I officially am holding myself off. Unless I see something amazing or I sell one, no more tractors for me for 2015, I CAN'T bring any more home. I have NO room. I want to focus on fixing up what I have rather than getting new ones. Although we all love getting new ones

Good Morning! My name is Steve, I am resurrecting a 1957 RJ35 (I think it is) that I've owned for 30+ years. I'm looking for information on the carburetor; it is off a Clinton 1200 engine, and the carburetor is stamped "Clinton 56" on one side, LMG11 on the other. I am trying to determine if a rebuilding kit for this carburetor is available, I cant seem to find anything pertaining to the make and model of this engine & carburetor. Also, what is the best product to soak a carburetor in to remove dried residue? Any help? Thanks, Steve

Yep this 70+ year old manure spreader is still able to fertilize the strawberry beds in preparation for the new plants. The blackberry plants also get their share.

Using the bathroom during an " Emergency" doesn't qualify as a stay.

Little more progress done this week, hopefully in a couple weeks it will be running.

well Louisville tried but just didn't make it...good game no matter what...best of luck to Michigan St.

Mike,,,,,,,cooooool. I didnt get any rides yet. I know that muffin stuff to. I have 2 bakers living with me called Bella & Bowser. I am motivated enough to get the chains and snowblower off the 520. Glenn edit: mike, my rj turned into a 857. I am likeing those more and more.

Sprayed some clear on the bare filler neck area. Also added the edge trim and glass bowl filter shut-off with the chrome nipple. Still need to clean up the threads on the 4 studs.

Mike...Mom told me she found you in a dumpster.

AMC RULES here's a couple more pics of thr GT1848

Someone's gonna have one in their mirror today but it isn't me ! Let's just wait and see what happens

Welcome back!

Heck yeah, save that rare '57 model "857"! What was he asking for it, Glenn?

Even though it didn't turn out the way I wanted it was still one heck of a game. I was amazed how well ND rebounded against them. With family on my Dad's side in Kentucky and on my Mom's side in Wisconsin I don't have a favorite in that game but it will probably come down to the wire again. Mike, I'd be more than happy to send up some fire ants for your plan. I'm tired of chasing them over to the neighbors yard. Finally, somebody found a good use for them.

This has to be one of the most heart warming pics I have seen for a long time, The look on those two kids faces really made me smile. That's what this hobby is all about . Ah , the Mini Cooper , great little car , one of Great Britain's engineering success stories.

Just so you all know.....................I have NEVER been this close to being right picking the Final 4 from the start of the Tournament. If it does end up with the other 2 teams being Michigan St and Duke in the Final 4...I may be gone for a few days. Just saying. :orcs-cheers: :orcs-cheers:

Yeah cant take anything away from the Irish....in my book both teams are winners...

Oh well. It was one heck of a game. I'm looking forward to watching Wisconsin play them. Gonna be another great game. On the positive side. The lady Irish are still looking good!! No Mike......... I mean they are playing great basketball

________________________________________________ I just looked at my heart monitor thingy and that's what I saw.

Ok. So I finally was invited and made it to the "shed". When we moved stuff to peek at the 1957 rj. Here is what I found. Took one picture and said see ya later. Fellas don't laugh to much. My dumb luck is just bad luck I guess. A very nice old gentleman. Here's a pic. What the heck is it....lol. 857 on the hood. You see Glenn that means it's a 1957. I said you might be right. Glenn

===================================================================== I restored one last summer (mid 1970s model). Mackissic was very helpful and even sent me an owners manual, free of charge. What model do you have ??--- John Before - (original photo on Craig`s List) AS A PILE ----- AFTER RESTORATION ---

Did you say keep it?

I really like that Rancher.....

Oh yeah... ooooh's&ahhhh's right there.

Is Steve an expert sports analyst? Well......no......but he did stay at a Motel 6 express. All four????????!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for taking us on a ride with you, couple more dry days and I will get some seat time plowing the garden rather than snow!

Regardless of the year its sweet. Now I have to go in the garage and look at the numbers on mine. Lol Glenn

Very nice. When you're done with yours, you can start on mine next. I'm a bit anal retentive too, but lazy.

So I paid for the tractor and left it there till two days ago when the snow finally melted enough for me to drag it out of its rested place and to my trailer for travel to it's newest home. During the month waiting for it to thaw out I took the engine block to a machine shop to have measured. It's a std bore and needed to be bored to .20 over in order to be rebuilt since the bore had a nice amount of rusted. The crank also needed to be under sized as it two was rusted and scored from the rod damage. I looked up the cost for all new parts plus machine work and had an estimate of around $550. I felt this was a bit much for my budget so I parted out the engine on flee bay and made a little money to pay for the tractor and a good condition 36in RD deck to go along with the build. The engine I looked around and found this 13hp Predetor engine from Harbor Frieght on sale with a 20% off coupon for about $289. I then got an extended warrenty on it should anything go south with the engine for a few dollars more. I fully understand this is a clone chinese engine, however I feel its not a bad route to try and try i will. The engine came in the mail about a week ago. It came in a large box with plywood bolted to it base and top for extra support during shipped. The engine seems to be in good shape, with no dents in it. Also all of the bolt on the engine have blue marker dots on them from the factory. I did test the torque of a couple bolts to insure proper torque and they all checked out fine. I also read on the web that some of the engine come from the factory with the wrong valve clearances. So I popped open the valve cover and the spark plug out, placed the engine to TDC and check the valves. Sure enough they were way to tight. I set them to the factory specs and turn the engine by hand over to ensure my measurements. I was right on the money. These engine come shipped with no oil in the cranks so I this is why I bought the cheap 10w-30. Since its a new engine it has to be broken in in a special way according to the manual. It states the engine should be ran at about 1/2 to 2/3 trottle with no load for 3 hours. Then run the engine normally for the remainder 17 hours and change the oil. After this the rings should be broken in and the oil just changed every 20 hours after. Since I like to use synthetic oils I will put this motor on a diet of Mobil 1 10w-30 oil after the break in period and in the mean time use dino cheap oil to help with the breakin. I will also go one step further and change the oil twice during the 20hr period in the beginning, once after the first 3 hours incase there are some metal shavings and then 17 hours later. Both of these oil changes with be with the same oil. After all of this the motor should be good for many hours to come. The motor placed in the tractor for looks. I think some work will be needed here: I also picked up a sleave for the crank to turn it to 1 1/8th so I can reuse the old PTO hardware.

Nice to see your back in the saddle!

I have a set of factory loader spindles with the correct wheels and like new tie rods, if you want to go factory bolt on, send me a message

High Pockets! I love the look on the faces of the woman who's date is collapsing in her arms and the one outside of divorce court! That Mickey Mouse Club was scary!

Expecting it won't last that long.

Last night I went to the Hickory Gun Club's weekly dinner. Steamed clams, steamed mussels, and snow crabs over pasta. Dandelion salad, homemade white pizza, fresh bread, and all you want beer or soda. Delicious and only $15. Tonight Carol and I are going to our local tractor club's annual dinner. Not getting much work done but I'm eating good.

Add on to Mike's list, Check rear hubs are tight, ( not working on the spindles). Clean and lube transaxle hitch pin, (if it's not already seized).

I went a slightly different way. I purchased a set of 520H front axles on e-bay, bored the original front axle to 1" and installed the new 1" units with 4 bolt trailer hubs, wheels and tires.