04-29-2012, 04:03 PM | #1 |
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Found a new one for my Kansas yard.
Look at the deal I got here. Restocking my Kansas collection.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/170829882292...9#ht_500wt_949 Think I will get this one setup for mowing. I forsee a possible China power unless that Kohler is revivable. (no compression says seller) That engine is not correct. Like I care. I won't change anything that can't be put back to stock.
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04-29-2012, 11:10 PM | #2 |
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Great score! We'll need many pics of the revival.
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04-29-2012, 11:47 PM | #3 |
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That's a nice score, Allen!
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04-30-2012, 07:55 AM | #4 |
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I think I got a deal on it. I am going to need a lawn mower. This will just require alittle bit of work.
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04-30-2012, 12:07 PM | #5 |
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Looks like a great buy and a fun project. Do you plan to restore it?
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04-30-2012, 02:20 PM | #6 |
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I won't restore it to correct status, just to worker status. The engine is not the original. Missing the belt guard. Will need tires. The rest looks original.
I will probably clean it up and give it some new paint. Good used tires. Make a belt guard unless I can find a good deal on an original. The seller says it has no compression. Kohlers like that will stick an exhaust valve. I pull the plug and fill them up with some MMO. Let them sit a few days. That is a newer model engine that likely has electronic ignition. Hopefully the deck is good.
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04-30-2012, 02:23 PM | #7 |
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This is a restored unit.
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04-30-2012, 02:49 PM | #8 |
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Too cool but I would imagine those tires would be awefully hard on the lawn.
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04-30-2012, 03:10 PM | #9 |
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I will get some turfs. They are cheaper and much easier on the grass. I am sure I can find a set for nearly free from someone wanting ag tires.
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08-18-2012, 09:15 PM | #10 |
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I traded away the wheelhorse. It is near restoration completion at its new home. The engine had a broken rod, but no other damage.
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08-19-2012, 01:00 PM | #11 |
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Did you trade it for anything interesting?
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08-19-2012, 02:03 PM | #12 |
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Not really. I got a Wii for girls and to use for streaming the netflix. It came with a bunch of games. We have been getting good use from it.
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08-19-2012, 02:41 PM | #13 |
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I'm glad the girls are enjoying the Wii. You don't often hear of a tractor being traded for a Wii.
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08-19-2012, 03:12 PM | #14 |
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I got some cash with the deal too. Plan is to buy a larger tractor at some point.
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