dgoyette 12 #1 Posted January 22, 2011 I got this last week from Rob65 along with a great blower, cart, a 56" blade, and a "parts" tractor. It was great meeting Rob and his wife, very nice people! After work I have been doing the usual maintenance items that I do with all new tractors. Replaced fuel lines, filter, all fluids and filters, plugs and points as the points looked pretty bad and spark was weak. Nice blue spark now. Tore down the carb and replaced all but the needles. Micah came over today and helped me tune the carb. Runs great!! Thanks for the help today Micah. The foot pedal works pretty good, but need to get a bit more comfort for it before I will use it in places requiring precise movement. Steering is nice and tight in this D! No leaks from transmission or the K482. The chains need to be sized. They are a few links two big. Rob put the bungees on because they fell off twice during a large storm. That must have been more than annoying. Here is a picture of the "parts" tractor that I am thinking may be another running D-160 versus becoming a parts tractor. Onan has compression. Has the hyrdo pump which was a nice surprise. Not sure on the rear end though. It kept locking up when moving it but it is not hooked up to anything - just bolted on - so I am not sure why it is locking up, but I suspect the decision on parts or not will depend on the health of the rear end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaineDad 87 #2 Posted January 22, 2011 You are welcome Darren... Just so everyone knows, the 3 D's now have their own stable :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,232 #3 Posted January 22, 2011 Looks like a nice new D you got there Darren. Thing looks like a tank. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bitten 134 #4 Posted January 23, 2011 Darren Looks like you got a good one there. Could you show pics of the foot control and how it works please. Would love to have one on my D. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sgtsampay 117 #5 Posted January 23, 2011 If it ok with you Darren, during the warmer months, I would love to come visit and see you horses. I could ride my motorcycle over. Ncie Ds by the way. Now you need some big attachments for them. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgoyette 12 #6 Posted January 23, 2011 Darren Looks like you got a good one there. Could you show pics of the foot control and how it works please. Would love to have one on my D. Bobby- sure when the weather is nicer you can come take a look at my horses. Sure would be happy to. Might be a few days though, but will post some nice shots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob65 0 #7 Posted January 23, 2011 Darren it was a pleasure meeting you. Rosie & I wish you all the best with the tractor. Maybe this summer we could stop by and get a tour of all your tractors? Thanks for the kind words-Rob p.s - Those D's are really mean looking! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
420lse 18 #8 Posted January 23, 2011 Great pics. That horse looks rugged. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d180man 5 #9 Posted January 23, 2011 Hi very nice find ! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgoyette 12 #10 Posted January 23, 2011 Darren it was a pleasure meeting you. Rosie & I wish you all the best with the tractor. Maybe this summer we could stop by and get a tour of all your tractors? Thanks for the kind words-Rob p.s - Those D's are really mean looking! Absolutly, would love to have you and Rosie stop in again. Anytime just give me a call. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trouty56 567 #11 Posted January 23, 2011 Darren, You need some 5 ribs for the front of that 180. Nice tractor!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 723 #12 Posted January 23, 2011 Nice combo you got there! :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gerry w 2 #13 Posted January 23, 2011 Sweet D's!! I'm Green!! Ditto on the foot control thing, seems like a good idea!! Nice haul Darren! :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #14 Posted January 23, 2011 Nice D's Darren, more pics of the foot control please! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheel horse 312 0 #15 Posted January 23, 2011 nice tractor what size is the back tiers at the begaing of January of this year i decame the new owner of my uncles lawn mower business :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
73-18 automatic 8 #16 Posted January 24, 2011 Nice D's Darren I know I am not the only one asking but would like to see foot controls thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arndts small engine repair 0 #17 Posted January 24, 2011 Hi very nice ! :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgoyette 12 #18 Posted January 24, 2011 Doug - the rears are 26 - 12 -12 Good Years. Although they do look to my eye to be smaller than the 26" Carlisle I have on the other D-180. Sorry for the delay to all that want some good shots of the foot control. I will get some but have been running out of light and my cell phone camaea needs good light (the only camera I have right now). Will get some by Saturday at the latest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
