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I think you are spot on, and I wouldn't be surprised if that tractor was still just a few kilometers from where it was stolen. I think someone is hoarding/hiding it or it would have been spotted by a hobbyist or collector.

Very happy you found out and were able to resolve the issue. Hope your mending well. So socialized medicine isn't the complete answer? Health care seems to be one of those issues that both sides try to make the issues and solutions unobtainable.

All technicalities aside, the newer 2 stroke oils are far superior to the old standard 30 weight oils used in the past. While I can't say that this statement holds true for O&R engines. I can say with much confidence that the old chainsaws from the mid 60's benefit from the use of better lubricating oils at a higher mix ratios because of a cleaner burn. Of course these engines were using reed ported intakes and open exhaust.

That's good, around here if there isn't full sun the types of native grasses we have do not grow in any shade

I would ask the members here to print your flyer and take it to every rally and I would include a statement that it might have been repainted

As far as I know straight 30w non detergent non synthetic oil is available all over the US

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Grass needs sun to grow as much as water. soil issues and lack of sun are by far the biggest problems with getting grass to grow, water is not one of them.

Richard is right on track. I can give you two of the most often followed thoughts. First all people agree modern 2 stroke oils are much better than the old 30 weight motor oils used in mixing in the past. Old school people will most often use a top quality synthetic or synthetic blend 2 stroke oil like a Stihl or Lucas oil at a mixture of 25:1 to 32:1 on equipment previously spec'd for 16:1. Newer old machines that were spec'd at 32:1 are often run at 40:1 to 50:1 with modern top quality synthetic oils. There is a danger of using both too much oil or not enough oil in case you were unaware. Too much oil can cause a carbon build up that could seize a piston or score a cylinder, probably not as bad as not enough oil, but it does happen. If I were going to use the Tiger on a limited basis I would lean to a little bit more oil (25:1), and if I were going to use it more often I would use the 32:1 ratio. I use nothing but Amsoil Saber Professional 2 stroke oil and in my new Husqvarna 525LS that is spec'd for 50:1 Amsoil can be safely run at 100:1 ratio, but I will only go as high as 80:1, because I feel better with a little more oil. I will say Amsoil Saber is the finest two stroke oil in the world and because you can mix at a higher ratio it is more economical. On Amazon or eBay a quart will run about 20.00 delivered to your door, I doubt you will find it for sale locally, but hey you might. The New School people are often using 50:1 Amsoil or Stihl 2 stroke oil in old machines that were spec'd for 16:1 and 32:1 that claim no ill effects or damage and they are using this equipment on a regular basis and even under fairly rugged conditions, but personally I'll stay with the first tack. As for fuels, I would only use non ethanol fuel. If you cannot obtain non ethanol fuel I would use True Fuel premix at 32:1

Happy Birthday Mark, I think you need to buy yourself an extra present or two

You are liable to encounter some very large roots that close to the trees, not sure what type of grass will grow under trees, around here rye is the only thing that will grow under trees

Now you need a collection contraption to pick up the trimmings

WOW, that doesn't take up much room. The Bolens QS16 was offered with a Kohler K341 single cylinder, very rare, but very capable. The T in QT was for Twin engine and the S in QS was for single cylinder

After you mention the issue with turning it is obvious that whatever machine it did belong to must have had a hitch that extended rearward more than most tractors did

From 1960 on Wheel Horse 4 wheel machines used a slot hitch that the tongue on your implement would have had to be longer to pin on, so It may have been a walk behind.

Is that a Lister Diesel????

Would love to see the pictures. My buddy has a twin Cylinder Echo EVL, they are quite collectible, but the magneto failures make most of them unusable for fear of losing a NLA magneto/coil. I've used one they sound nice, but they really don't cut better than a Mac or Stihl of the same size and vintage. Other than the little Remington, I stick with Homelites of the 1964-1979 vintage. I bought my first chainsaw a little over a year ago, so I'm really pretty new to these two stroke engines

That is a very, very nicely equipped original Bolens 1054. When you get it sorted it should perform magnificently.

Our county maintenance barn has 3 large roll offs to allow resident to dump anything they want except tires, in the last year I have gotten 30 illegally dumped tires amd sold 20 of them to finance a new set on my 14 foot trailer. I've found a Troy bilt Horse tiller, a microwave, and lots of square and round tube and pipe. A few months ago I found an axle with two dead tires and a couple of weeks ago I was there when some kid was unloading what he said was a flat bed project for a little Chevy truck. Well I got the welder out last week and (wear a shirt and shoes) and got it together as a little 6 x 8 tilt trailer. I had to buy the tires, lights, light brackets. and wiring harness and hitch. My neighbor gave me the fenders.

Happy Birthday Chris, Hope you have a stupendous day!

Awesome, two 512D's show up within a few months of each other. Never even seen this model before

I have one on the bench in restoration process and another one possibly coming soon. Other than the Montgomery Wards 2.3 Featherweight (Remington Yardmaster) they are all the lowest productions Homelite models made between 1965 and 1980

Another science project from our mad scientist. Looking forward to seeing this one come to be.

you make the hard work look easy

I believe you are correct in that understanding.