TT-(Moderator) 1,129 #1 Posted August 19, 2008 The fellow on here that this 551 belongs to will be thrilled. I wish I would have had a good battery so the electric starter worked, but you know me and my recoils..... if they won't start in 2 pulls or less, they need thrown away! Still have a few bugs to work out, but it's looking very promising up to this point. :horseplay: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,369 #2 Posted August 19, 2008 That's awesome, TT. Sounds real good also. Wanna put that magic into a K161? B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,406 #3 Posted August 19, 2008 Nice job TT!! Sounds great!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
driver006 0 #4 Posted August 19, 2008 sounds great TT that guy is going to be thrilled. B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,028 #5 Posted August 19, 2008 Very nice, sound good But isn't he pulling the motor out and putting a deisel in it? that would be a shame, I've been looking for a motor like that for my 552 forever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DMESS 24 #6 Posted August 19, 2008 Different guy Kelly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,129 #7 Posted August 19, 2008 This is a different 551, Kelly. It already had a very tired (dead) recoil-only H-60 when it came here, so I just installed another H-60 with electric start. B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,028 #8 Posted August 19, 2008 My bad, didn't know you had a fleet of them. still sounds nice, I still can't make a tucky run right. maybe in time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseFixer 2,012 #9 Posted August 19, 2008 Yep nice machine! looks like the good makings of a trailer queen! My kinda gal! Duke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,129 #10 Posted August 20, 2008 I guess it would make more sense if I added this picture of the 551 from just a few days ago: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kj4kicks 151 #11 Posted August 20, 2008 Sounding good, and looking good TT ! Way nicer than that pile o'parts that I saw a week ago! YAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mack1605 8 #12 Posted August 20, 2008 sounds real good tt great job B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,129 #13 Posted August 20, 2008 And believe it or not, it now starts by just turning the key! (that's real hard to get used to on a "nut roaster"! ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mack1605 8 #14 Posted August 20, 2008 your engines start so easy pulling the rope its like turning a key B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 11,120 #15 Posted August 20, 2008 Awesome work TT! I could use your help with a couple 701's.... Seriously though, the 551 looks like it'll be a great project for the owner! Just paint and go! Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suburban 550 28 #16 Posted August 20, 2008 Great Job TT. I know where to bring mine for work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DMESS 24 #17 Posted August 20, 2008 Great Job TT. I know where to bring mine for work. Two places we can bring em! TT's place, and now we can drop them off at the golf course! I can see it now.......golf cart corral slowly filling up with Wheel horse tractors all with little repair tags. B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites