ebinmaine 72,835 #24251 Posted Friday at 08:20 AM 6 hours ago, stvski80085 said: I feel lucky. In Missouri it’s about $3.30 for 91 octane e free. What's "Regular" street gas ⛽️ priced at? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob R 976 #24252 Posted Friday at 03:05 PM 15 hours ago, adsm08 said: Drove it across the garage and found out why the points cover has a gasket. On a totally unrelated note, what's a good source for a points cover gasket for a K181? A related tip I glue a one of those small packs of desiccant (comes in medicine bottles etc,) to the inside cover of the points. I have never had to clean them or de-rust them since and the tractor starts even after the winter pause. 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 14,090 #24253 Posted Friday at 03:43 PM 16 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: She's not purdy, but she starts, runs, drives, and mows. When you’re in the seat with a lawn to mow, looks are way down’ on the priority list. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 42,082 #24254 Posted Friday at 04:42 PM 15 hours ago, stvski80085 said: On 8/6/2025 at 3:20 PM, ebinmaine said: I feel lucky. In Missouri it’s about $3.30 for 91 octane e free. Yep, Missouri has one of the lowest state gas taxes and you can apply for a refund if your vehicle weighs less that 26,000 lbs. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 3,286 #24255 Posted yesterday at 12:18 AM 9 hours ago, Rob R said: A related tip I glue a one of those small packs of desiccant (comes in medicine bottles etc,) to the inside cover of the points. I have never had to clean them or de-rust them since and the tractor starts even after the winter pause. Might have to try that. I keep them around for when we swamp a pair of waders. I stick them down in the boots and then stick them in the boot dryer. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MainelyWheelhorse 1,556 #24256 Posted yesterday at 01:47 AM (edited) Now I can run it day and night.😄 Edited yesterday at 01:47 AM by MainelyWheelhorse 3 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,835 #24257 Posted yesterday at 09:59 AM 8 hours ago, MainelyWheelhorse said: run it @MainelyWheelhorse It's really awesome to see you bring that parts tractor back to a usable machine! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 12,222 #24258 Posted yesterday at 01:37 PM 3 hours ago, ebinmaine said: @MainelyWheelhorse It's really awesome to see you bring that parts tractor back to a usable machine! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,835 #24259 Posted yesterday at 05:38 PM Working on the Sparky tractor this morning. Got the transmission filled with fresh 80W140 gear oil. New dog point set screw and nut. New shifter boot. Ordered more boots from @76c12091520h. After some serious battling and creation of new words I finally got the rear tires mounted. Part of the challenge of that task was getting my air compressor set back up. I haven't had it usable for several months because of the rearrangement of the apartment and new workshop. It's great to have that back to usable but I do need to replace the drain valve which is apparently stuck in the closed position. I also swapped the seat to a smaller one that appears to be squarish like a 1045 seat and has a cover. Now moving on to getting the new front tires mounted. 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,835 #24260 Posted 22 hours ago (edited) Front tires all on and front axle is greased. @Sparky The tractor is ready for work!! Edited 22 hours ago by ebinmaine 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,199 #24261 Posted 22 hours ago 2 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Front tires all on and front axle is greased. @Sparky The tractor is ready for work!! Boy does that look better!! Good choice for a seat 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,835 #24262 Posted 22 hours ago 2 minutes ago, Sparky said: Good choice for a seat Thanks! I believe that was in the parts pile I got when we met up with @Bill D and @Handy Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bar Nuthin 1,096 #24263 Posted 22 hours ago Upgraded my toggle switches in preparation for Fall leaf pickup and Winter snow plowing. Both require a close proximity to traffic. 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,835 #24264 Posted 20 hours ago 1 hour ago, Bar Nuthin said: Upgraded Nicely done Bar... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MainelyWheelhorse 1,556 #24266 Posted 17 hours ago Tonight was alignment and spacer night after work. There’s still some play but much better than before. I also tightened up the slop in the tie rods. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shed 321 #24267 Posted 16 hours ago Frame painted finished product tomorrow full builds on own page 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shed 321 #24268 Posted 1 hour ago Doodle horse is alive and running made it to the show 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,869 #24269 Posted 1 hour ago On 8/8/2025 at 11:43 AM, Handy Don said: When you’re in the seat with a lawn to mow, looks are way down’ on the priority list. No mowing here. Even the ding weeds have stopped growing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
