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Picked up this 308-8 for my girlfriend's son's first tractor today. I have an extra under the fender tank off a 310-8 that I'd like to put on it to use instead of the little 1 gallon on the engine. Has anyone done this and any advice? Thanks!

Personal opinion, I wouldn't change it. The 1 gallon tank is sufficient for the Magnum 8. Under the fender tanks are certainly larger, but you'll likely begin to see problems with longer crank times. This equates to shorter battery and starter life. Fuel tends to drain back down the longer line over just a few days and requires a few seconds to pull fuel all the way back to the carb during starting. You can add a fuel bulb primer if you go this route.

In other words Tree be a cold day in hell before any horse in 500 miles of us gets scrapped ...

As long as you will be in Illinois, stop over at AJ’s Garden Tractor Jamboree, Oregon, Illinois.

I can see the logic there. Trina's tractors all sip fuel in comparison to my larger engines. That engine mounted tank will still give you a strong couple hours run time. If changing that to five plus is a bonus then go for it. But I'd be cautious there. The larger tank could be more prone to allowing moisture to condense. Be sure to use non ethanol fuel. Personally, if I did this changeover, a primer bulb would be a minimum requirement... but I'd go to an electric fuel pump. @Fivehorsetown .... does this mean you gotta change your username?

Thank you. But, sorry. This is a wheeled machine. It does have a dis-engagement lever though. It looks like it will be an ok machine. I think .....

Pressure washed a bunch of stuff after work. Love-hate relationship there for me. 16 Auto, FEL sub-frame, a bunch of parts and these front weights that took two years to pry out of my brother's hand's They'll be Regal red soon.

Okey Doke for non believers. I could have done a better job cleaning up the straggler grass by mowing on the return trip, but didn't want to throw cut grass on the roadway. Makes the motorcyclists wary of grass slick surface. The skid marks on the road arn't from me going through the gears on the 520. They from last fall when I had a camper trailer brake locking up. That prompted new shackle bolts, repairing trailer brakes and repacking wheel bearings. Now, if I just had time to go camping. Retired for three years and spend less time camping than when I was working. Guess I should go back to work?

Wasn’t really sure what I would end up with on this 125.00 314H and 48” Blade. First was a good scrubbing after installing a temporary spindle and front tires. Then some fresh gas and battery. With fingers crossed and a few shots of carb cleaner it came to life. Motor sounds good and the hydro seems strong. Next up will be new filters, fluids, belt, spark plug. Still need to find the correct right front spindle. I’m a happy camper with this one.

I had to go back through this thread for reference. Wow you have done alot of fabrication to get the Suburban to this point! And the work is spectacular! Well done! I hope you find a hood. Keep an eye on Ebay as well. Pricey I am sure, but you may get lucky.

A bit further, it’s been good weather for painting! still looking for a hood, anyone up for chopping one in half and mailing me…. The UK Wheelhorse show is first week in June!