rwilson 128 #1 Posted May 31, 2010 Yesterday My dad and I went to a guys house to look at a tractor. It turned out to be a 308-8. The guy said his brother could not get it to run. The tractor came with a 36 inch rear discharge deck and a 48 inch blade. Asked how much and he said 50 bucks. I couldnt tell him sold fast enough. We loaded it and headed for home. Got it unloaded and checked for spark. Good spark! Ok shot of starting fluid in the carb, fired and then died. Dad was on the othersideand said here is the fuel filter and it empty. I asked if there was a shutoff valve on the tank. Sure enough there was. Well it was closed. Opened the valve pulled the choke out and it fired right up. I bet if the guy new the gas was never on he would have kept it. We mowed with it today and it mows great. pics to come tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kloe0699 12 #2 Posted May 31, 2010 Good things happen for a reason sometimes.. That same kinda deal got me here! Great find and good luck with it.. Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsefeathers 15 #3 Posted May 31, 2010 Wow you realy did make out like a horsethief! Sorry 'bout the sellers luck! I love stories like this, Reminds me that there are still good deals out there! Congrats on the new I'll bet yer grinnin' now! Keep yer horse shoes turned up so yer luck don't run out! HORSEFEATHERS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lawn Ranger kid 14 #4 Posted May 31, 2010 Great deal! Josh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeithB 6 #5 Posted May 31, 2010 can't beat that deal congrats :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gerry w 2 #6 Posted May 31, 2010 Good things happen to good people, great grab! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwilson 128 #7 Posted May 31, 2010 thanks guys. I'll get some pictures today of it and post them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bo dawg 516 #8 Posted May 31, 2010 That would leave me feeling bad for the seller. I may even have to tell him about it and see if he wanted to buy it back. Of course for a profit :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,980 #9 Posted May 31, 2010 That's a steal for $50 Rich, give it to me and I won't turn you in. This is the exact reason they sell these PoS throw aways. People just don't want to take the time to fix anything and find it easier to just go buy a new one. I don't feel bad for the PO at all. If he took 20 min of his valuable time he could have solved the problem himself. Of coarse, if it was an old timer, disabled person or something like that, then I would certainly offer it back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #10 Posted May 31, 2010 Doesn't get any better than that! :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 72 #11 Posted May 31, 2010 Great buy there!, Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwilson 128 #12 Posted May 31, 2010 John it wouldnt have even taken 20 minuits. He put in a new plug and had the air cleaner off and everything. just wasnt getting any fuel! I dont feel bad for him. They are mowing with a Steiner now. He said he has an ol 60's tractor. I think it might be a 550 or 551. So i'm gonna keep peace with the guy. maybe I can uy that one!!!!! :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hodge 6 #13 Posted May 31, 2010 A steiner- wow! He has money to burn... when that runs out of gas, call me. I'll give him double the $50 for it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gerry w 2 #14 Posted May 31, 2010 A steiner- wow! He has money to burn... when that runs out of gas, call me. I'll give him double the $50 for it! That's funny right there!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Ed 0 #15 Posted May 31, 2010 :D what a deal ! Polly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
72morph 1 #16 Posted June 3, 2010 That guy will go to Sears and finance a $1250 yard junk and tell everybody what a piece of junk Wheel horse is.Of course we like that kind of publicity.Run it till it dies then rebuild it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwilson 128 #17 Posted June 4, 2010 I'm gonna sell it. I wanted the blade anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwilson 128 #18 Posted June 4, 2010 OK I finaly got a picture of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 72 #19 Posted June 4, 2010 Tractor looks great! Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
