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You could always take the easy route.

Lucky you....having one of those necks that still allows your head to turn to see behind the tractor. I have to rely on mirrors and the crunch when I back into something.

Hi Guys, I just thought I share some information behind a couple of short-lived, lesser known tractors that I've become pretty obsessed with. Jaques Power Saw company located in Texas started building their Mighty Mite garden tractors in 1946. This was a larger post-war garden tractor intended for truck farmers, large gardens, etc which were similar in size to a Pond lever steer or Ride Away Sr tractor. Most were powered by a Briggs ZZ engine with a Borg Warner T92 3-speed transmission. Shortly thereafter, Gram Paige who made automobiles also wanted to get a piece of the small farm and victory garden market that was booming at the time. They developed the name of Frazer and sold the "Rototiller" which was name trademarked by Frazer. It was powered by a Swiss made, Simar single cylinder 2-stroke engine and that same engine, they put into a Jaques tractor chassis in 1948, painted the tractors yellow and rebadged it as their own. Unfortunately it was very short lived with only a few hundred model T tractors sold until they more or less closed down shop later that same year. Besides the bright colors, what really stands out is the rounded aluminum hoods they repurposed from WW2 aircraft drop-tanks. Ottawa who sold hit/miss engines, drag saws and other attachments since the early 1900's in Kansas purchased the Mighty Mite line of tractors in 1949 and marketed their own line of "Mule Team" tractors powered by Both Briggs & Stratton and Wisconsin engines until the owner passed away and then the factory flooded in 1951. Only about 250 Mule Team tractors were built. Most were outfitted with the same rounded hoods as the Frazers but there are currently 5 known, including my own that were fitted with older, Mighty Mite hoods, presumably because Ottawa ran out and had these available to use up. All 3 tractors with the same DNA were very short-lived, well built and in my opinion, really good looking tractors of the time. Due to file size, I could only post a couple of pictures, but pictured is our 1948 Jaques-Frazer T and 1951 Ottawa Mule Team 15 tractors. Thanks, Rob

Your acronym of "IMHO" reminded me of something. I apologize, as this is a bit off topic, but kind of a fun read. I joined my first tractor forum several years ago. People were using acronyms all the time, assuming everyone else knew exactly what they meant. Being new to garden tractors, and forums, many times I didn't have a clue. A complete dialog was sometimes lost to me, simply because I didn't know the difference between FEL and FIL. There are still a few out there I am not sure of. After being on the forum a while, I was able to pick up on the meaning of most of the acronyms, and things started to make sense. I wrote and published this on the other forum several years ago. Thought I would post it here, just for fun. Keep in mind, it's just a made up story. Acronysim confusionism When I first joined this forum, I have to admit, I had a little trouble deciphering all the acronyms. At times it made for some confusing reading on my part. As time and experience wore on, I was able to get most of them figured out. It may be a service to new members if there was a post explaining some of them. I know it would have helped me. As an example. My FIL ran across an add on CL. He spotted a CUT for sale. He went to look at the CUT, but ended up buying an SCUT instead. He took the SCUT to my BIL's place with the intention of building an FEL, to install on the SCUT. My BIL told him that a GT or even a LT would probably have worked for my SIL's use. They continued with the FEL build anyway. My MIL of course told him he paid too much for the SCUT. My FIL assured her that the PO insisted it was a great machine, Although the PO stated that he had had some trouble with the TDM. He thought it was a bad RIO, but turned out to be the TDM. During the build of the FEL for the SCUT, my SIL ended up buying a CUT. My FIL exasperated, decided they could build an FEL for the CUT also. After a lot of cutting, welding and BFH work, my FIL declared the FEL build was complete. When they went to try it out for the first time, the SCUT would not start. Another problem. My BIL even tried to pull start the SCUT with his ATV to start it. The ATV couldn't quite get the job done so my FIL used his PU. Still would not start. My BIL looked at YT for a possible cure. He found a thread in a GT forum where the OP stated he had the same type of trouble. After a little reading he decided the problem was in the RIO. My FIL sent my MIL on a RT in her SUV to town to get a new RIO for the SCUT so they could test the new FEL. The SCUT was a bit old but the dealer happened to have a NOS RIO on hand. That fixed the problem. After fixing that though it appeared there another problem with the SCUT, the PTO would not always engage. IIRC correctly that was a pretty simple fix, just some lose linkage. When it was all said and done my SIL has an SCUT with a working FEL and PTO. My MIL, FIL, and BIL were happy with the build. To this day though My SIL prefers to use her GT rather than her SCUT. She has a mulching kit on her LT so she uses that quite often also. IMHO I would put a mower deck on the CUT and use it to mow. But that's JMO. Keep in mind this is just a story. None of these things actually happened. No SCUT, CUT, GT, LT or even a PM was harmed by my FIL, MIL, BIL, or SIL during the build of this FEL. I wasn't sure whether to post this in the GT forum, or O/T forum. P.S. IIRC the last of these acronyms I was able to figure out was IIRC.

I've had many people tell me "Just keep backin' up til it sounds expensive".

I just got done giving the old horse a backup light. I figured it needs one for winter so I can see where I’m backing up while plowing

IMHO... anybody who's a commercial truck driver and needs to rely on a parking sensor should not be a commercial truck driver... But I have to admit they are pretty darn handy in my retail SUV!!

I just thought about this: Parking sensors, we added it to our Suzuki works good. Maybe food for thought.

Compressor went out on Blackie and I replaced it but now leaks R134a so I now have 360 AC...... roll down 3 windows and go 60!

both of these cars i installed Vintage Air

Why you all making fun of the AC unit truck window. Redneck engineering , plus you don't have to clean the rear window.

Laid a stone patio circle with a mate, hot day for this type of work but it earned a few quid. Another friend asked if I wanted his old car for 200 quid instead of scrapping it. Needs a starter motor fitting but runs fine. Its a people carrier so ideal for using to cart stuff round. Yoga tonight so I can have a relax.

They should be 100% compatible.

Just make sure the windows crank good EB and you’ll be just fine

Just a little teaser: hopefully if time permits there will be finished photos this coming weekend. Just need to do some final touch-ups/ detail work/ fine tuning.....

I have been looking for a wheel horse for a while to build a stock puller .I found one at a good price this weekend and bought it a 414 -8, the price was right ,it has a safety switch problem but does start with the solenoid jumped ,then won't turn off with key .now that I got it home and played with it I think it may be to nice to strip I am having a hard time trying to decide if I should keep it as a work tractor or make my puller out of it ,it has nice seat nice paint new front tires ,a mower deck, should I strip this nice tractor and beat it or fix wiring failure and cut grass on Sunday mornings .I have spent a few hours tracing wires looking for bad ground or bad switch can't find it .I got a feeling it may be they key switch but wiring is not my cup of tea,

That is actually a high end unit, apparently you haven't priced 2 x 10s lately.

You silly goose! If he was to do it the right way, he would have installed a mini-split!

I couldn't possibly be low balled into such primitive behavior. Duct tape??? Oh no no no no no The BBT and I have moved up to black Gorilla tape!!!!! Man... I hate to even write this but it's true: My Ole Man had a (Isuzu??) Cabover truck. 16 foot cargo box. AC worked but just couldn't keep up with that giant cab and window in the sun. He did. Literally. Install a small room AC connected to an inverter. Just. Like. Above. Right where there was a back window. Have to admit it worked some kinda better than the truck AC.

Let me get a YEEEEHAAAAA. Blows cold!!!

Log splitter and saw bench work today. Don't seem to have made much impression on the pile of timber though. Just been relaxing with a or two sitting on the decking and watching the moorhen chicks on the pond.

back when i did that sort of thing, i liked to take a micron gauge down to 500 and leave it for at least an hour that way - usually would take 8-10 hours to get down that far. more often than not -we'd just leave the pump to run overnight. I don't think people realize how much moisture messes with the cycle.

Did Jim let you take that pic? I can't believe he did that to that new truck!

This needs to be put in the "Hauling Help" section!

In all reality EB... make sure the vacuum pump is left on it long enough... that’s crucial. Mrs. P’s Suburban was recently leaking at the low pressure port. I figured I could quick change the valve core and simply recharge it. Well that worked for a day or two! I stuck the vacuum on it for a good amount of time and tossed a few cans in it until it said full and it works much better now that the oxygen is out of the system.

Here is the unit I had in my '48 Ford truck. They offer a variety of engine brackets for the compressor. https://www.southernrods.com/a-c-and-heat-components/mini-kooler-under-dash-unit-complete-kit.html

Removed front tachmatic "swivel pin? Latch pin? Removed mid mount tachmatic. VERY muggy out tonight! Rollin sweat but relatively cool. I can hear a "drip, drip" from the rain gutters as the moist air condenses on the slightly cooler metal roofing. Heat lightning off in the distance.

I have a 414-8 and love it. I had to replace the switch on mine. I would keep the switches if possible. That is a nice tractor but it's yours to do as you please. I would get the issues sorted out and keep it and by a rough one for pulling

Farm Truck is ready for the road! Well... better stick some brakes on it!

I have one with a Milwaukee saw on, with foot pedal , mounted mine to a grinder stand. @squonk @Racinbob

I ordered last Week a Toy especially and primary for my beloved Wheelhorse. Because we had few sunny hours i mow the Area. To check if the new High load belt works better, i decided to mow in highes Gear with 2/3 throttle and leave a few small islands for the Bee’s al mostly. after the Mowing Session, the Horse looks like this. but with it‘s new Toy it looks like that a great Tool. What the Tool was? I have no Water on the Shed, so i look for something to cleanup the Horse after Mowing with less than 20 Litres of Water. Ok, 10 Litres in a Bucket and scrub it off can also do the Trick, but you get Wet after that and it takes lot of Time. So i ordered for a Makita Accu a wearable pressure washer. Boy, that thing is that Cool. with only 7 Litres of clean Water out of 2 canisters, the horse appears to be like new painted. 60$ is a real fair Price for that Tool. My horse and i love it.👍❤️

I figured since I have a 30 yo tractor, 100 yo air compressor, I might as well refurb my 40 yo water pump. It's only used for lawn/ garden watering, so I've been putting off touching it, visions of brown welded bolts etc. Figures it took about an hour to disassemble, not one seized bolt. Go figure. New leather cups, packing, valves and springs, new gaskets, repair bad seal on motor end, change oil, and new pipe fittings on suction side. One of the old nipples had rusted through. Also cleaned up pump and gave it a rattle can paint job to keep the rust down. Pumps like new. The second picture was of the old leather cups, one looked more like on old leather washer. Further proof old iron is good iron. Ps if you need parts for these pumps, pompco has a great selection of kits.the

Absolutely top notch old chap.

I can easily pull my big trailer with my 876 since I rebuilt the differential no strain at all

Google Rare Garden Tractors and check out his collection.

A nice surprise from Bob Ellison in the mail today!

Not that year no... that was my rookie year I knew no better. Year after tho we was loaded for bear!

What a beast of a machine! The C195 is alot of tractor to begin with, and this one is even better!

Was it me I would put the lower set where you're showing two tires, on the front. I like to have a little bit of cross tread on my steering tires and the upper tire does not have that. Mind you, that's just a matter of preference for the driving that I do both on asphalt and dirt.

4 tools needed for my method. 1.Reversible drill 2. 1/8" drill bit 3. 3/16" left hand drill bit. 4. propane torch. If you can, get an 1/8" hole drilled through them. Heat the aluminum with the propane torch. Drill through your 1/8" hole with the 3/16" left hand drill bit. The left hand bit should catch on a burr and back the bolt out. Do not try to use an "Easy Out" with heat, you will wreck the Easy Out.

Jeffrey loves jumping in the trailer. He jumps out to bite the tires when its moving. Crazy dog.

I really love order and you did a very good job of decorating the furniture for the garage

Please feel free to ask any questions before hand. We are here to help and once you have asked enough questions you will become a tractor guy.

I have one that l got three years ago and is definitely a strong tractor. I would definitely recommend one of these to anyone.! T😎

As long as the shop installing it has experience doing it and has a good rep, they are fine. Since almost all cars come with AC now it may be difficult to find a shop. Might be easier to find a truck with AC on it! I remember prepping for delivery an 82 Chevy Malibu. It had just arrived from a shop 40 miles away that installed the AC. They forgot to put in the condensate drain hole and it was a hot muggy day. All of the condensate blew into my lap when I turned it on. I bought a brand new 88 S-10 and had AC installed. worked well. Here is a Co. that specializes with it: https://www.vintageair.com/

Will do! be ideal project for the flux core welder.

Hey guys! Just wanted to update anyone interested on the 40 HP Duromax build. I just bought a belt for the engine. Installing is going to be fun, as you guys can imagine... and I have quite a bit of work ahead of me to even get this thing close to running on the tractor... BUT I think I have all the parts I need now! I have a long road ahead of me with this 40 hp engine. I have to completely tear it down, and rebuild. So... here is the game plan. Stainless steel push-rods, but keep the stock cam followers Grinding down exhaust lobe on cam (per ARC Racing's suggestion) [I also did this on my Tillotson stage 4 and it made a mighty difference in performance, but don't ask me the science behind it}. Custom fabricate an air filter adapter using 2-3 inch section of 2.5 inch exhaust pipe welded to the stock air filter metal flange (which I am going to cut and make round so it will look nice). Install a billet rod, hopefully without having to hone the wrist pin section of the rod with my dremel. (The fitment of the wristpin is up for debate whether it needs to be honed, most people saying that it fits just fine without honing). I bought a +.40 rod for this engine because my engine is +.70 in the hole. I haven't decided if I am going to grind down the piston yet... I am going to put a custom header on this engine. I am going to fabricate a top-plate for this engine so that it looks nice (no other purpose for the top plate than to be pretty for my application). I am going to be removing the balance shaft from this engine... as I don't need an extra piece of metal flying around in this engine. (ARC recommends this be done...). Don

Forward progress. It’s not super hot today, but it sure is sweaty outside!

There we go @squonk

I changed the oil in my Hatz diesel generator along with a new diesel fuel filter. The surging is gone now.