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That would be a truly amazing haul even in South Bend Indiana. WOW, unbelievable

seems to have been two threads along the same line

I have used a electric 1750 PSI unit for 5 years so far, it cost 119.00 back then and when it goes out I will buy another electric one. The gas models are great if you want to take the chrome off of a bumper, but they are loud, they put out more pressure than needed, they take routine maintenance, and cost money for gas and oil. You can buy two to three electric models for what one gas models runs, if each electric model runs 5-7 years, that 10-21 years, say 15 years to average, no gas, no oil and I doubt many gas models would run 15 years. The electric models take up less room than the average vacuum and are light weight to move about.

An impromptu show planned last week, here is video before the show starts will get more pictures working the tractors

I have the original owners/parts manuals for the 70/80 Ford Lawn tractors. I have no idea where I got them

ts nice to keep things original, especially when the cost is so high, I replace tires for performance, in that these machines were intended to use chains on turf tires, and chains can really destroy tires and driveway surfaces

Most of these old tractors weren't primed, and they used a lead based enamel that is outlawed today, it was that lead that gave them the shine retention, hardness and durability, today we must use a hardener additive to come close to that durability. I have the paint custom mixed from a part that hasn't seen sun and use a synthetic alkyd or polyurethane enamel with VM&P Naptha for reducer and poly converter as a hardener. Very little over spray and you can lay it on without running

The GT14 rims used 4 bolt rims, I believe those are the same as the MTD 990/998 from 1972-1982, so if your looking maybe that would be an option. The MTDs were sold under a variety of names. MTD, Dayton, UNICO, Firestone, White, Farm King, etc

It might be worth it for me to fly you over for a day or two to paint a dozen of my machines

I generally upgrade the wheels/tires/bearings/bushings on my larger garden tractors. I do this for several reasons, first it makes steering easier, improves handling in dirt/snow/mud conditions, second, for more ground clearance, many of these machines were very low to the ground with 8 inch rims (with a 16 inch tall tire, that's barely 8 inches of clearance, not much if you are in deep dirt/snow/mud), and by having a higher ground clearance it gives more height to a front blade. Lastly the upgrade substantially increases the life of steering and drive train parts. The Wheel Horse will get Maxxis 27"x9"-15 inch crossover tires on stock Wheel Horse 7"-15" rims for the rear 257.31 delivered to my door. The front upgrade is a little more extensive as I am opting for thrust washers (14.00) on the spindle tops and Dexter 4 bolt hubs (63.00 delivered) on the 4-1/4 spindles. These 4 bolt hubs take a standard I inch L44643 bearing with grease seal and cap, Instead of the usual 5.00-10 tri-ribs, I'll be using the 5.00-10 narrow cart tire (139.00 for 2 tires and wheels delivered), This set up will allow for good use on the grass as well as on more extreme surfaces/conditions, such as in the garden, in the mud, or in the snow. At just under 475.00 for this upgrade it is expensive, but like a new motor it is a once in a lifetime expense that may also save other parts and allow for more use of the machine.

Good you got it sorted, very strange.

Clean the connection on the back of the key switch, might test the switch while its out for connectivity. You should have 12 volts to the small wire coming from the switch to the solenoid, if no the problem is upstream toward the switch, if yes the problem could be a ground, but if you don't have over 13 volts in the battery it may not start anyway

Does Andrew have a crate going? I didn't know

Whats public liability insurance, our laws do not rquire any such regulation. You come, you go, what happens in between is between you and God

Try looking at with a flashlight, maybe even in a dark room, and maybe wetting it Prod. No. Description Starting Ser.# Final Ser. # 1965 53055 8 hp - gear 1601 1990 53056 10 hp - gear 1601 2050 1966 53057 8 hp - gear 1601 3040 53059 10 hp - gear 1601 5660 53091 12 hp - hydro 1601 2600 1967 53062 8 hp - gear 1601 2500 53064 10 hp - gear 1601 3960 53066 12 hp - gear 1601 2672 53083 10 hp - hydro 1601 2450 53093 12 hp - hydro 1601 2250 1968 53062 8 hp - gear 5500 5669 53064 10 hp - gear 6610 8209 53066 12 hp - gear 5290 6169 53083 10 hp - hydro 5350 5694 53093 12 hp - hydro 5250 6954 1969 53078 10 hp - gear 5196 12614 53089 12 hp - gear 5331 11529 53250 12 hp - hydro 6501 13674 53265 14 hp - hydro 5186 10589 1970 53078 10 hp - gear 15615 53089 12 hp - gear 14530 53250 12 hp - hydro 16675 53265 14 hp - hydro 13590

Decals for your tractor can be found here. http://www.georgebradishtractorparts.com/lawnDecals.jsp

Really nice find Andrew, Many of these do not have the PTO on the side of the engine any longer, really nice early Ford with a great 10hp kohler k241 engine. Does the engine serial number start with B or C?

I'm having my own show next Saturday, so I am cleaning and washing the tractors anticipating a big crowd of Me, Myself, and I. Giving the 1978 Ariens GT14H a little spin, Snow melts and dirt hides when it see this Ariens

Great pictures, wish there were some better ones of the lead filly holding the horses, lol. If that's not a filly I'm in deep trouble. At least I can blame it on poor eyes, not that will stop the comments, lol

I am in the same boat. D-160 single cylinder kohler has bad threads in the spark plug hole and I don't want to heli-col, but may have to do so. I found a head for sale on CL, but ebay has been devoid of them for some time.

I was going to have a fall garden, but recent rains have prevented planting and would probably prevent adequate time for growth

I already have a three point and dozer blade for the 1476, but it seems I bought another one and another 54 inch front dozer blade for a 250.00. I'm anticipating another early Bolens Large Frame purchase soon.The same guy I got the deck from, he also has a brinly 3 point plow, but I have two, don't need another

I found a deck for my Bolens large frame tractor it was 800 miles north of me and I had it shipped down. It was in very good shape and cost of deck and shipping together was only 200 US. 100 for the deck, 100 for the shipping. I've cleaned the bottom of the deck and sharpened the blades, greased the the spindles and u-joints. I have new factory clevis pins for all the hook up points as well. I'm going to coat the bottom of the deck with a special paint they use on cell phone towers, hardest stuff I ever used. For a 45 year old deck to still have paint on the bottom and blades is amazing.

Good work, guys. You solved a problem that plagues many small tractor owners;weight. Sorry to say, but most of these small tractors are not very useful, even with weights, A gas powered large garden tractor will out preform many of them. I know my 14hp Bolens 1476 Large frame is heads and tails above the 15hp Bolens Iseki 4x4 diesel I used to own. It was a complete joke. My friend has a new John Deere sub-compact and a older Kubota sub-compact and I don't think much of them either. They have to be light enough with the hp offered, and the hp offered wasn't enough for the weight of the tractor alone, that kills its usefulness.

Prayers for you and your family Dave, so very sorry to hear this news. Alain "Mike"