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ClassicTractorProfessor

:WRS: Nice D250 you found there...I don't think you went wrong at all buying it for that price and like others have said you should have no problem getting your money back should you ever decide to sell it. Should be a handy machine to have around. I've always wanted something about that size with a loader on front and a backhoe for different landscaping projects and putting in sprinkler systems

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mjmccarthy85

Finished up this wall anyway. Two down two more to go. 

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muz123

Im not quite sure but i heard you can buy parts for the Renault engine in that on an AMC New old stock website or a euro Renault parts website but still unsure.  Looks amazing tho! 

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roadapples

How do you get those rocks to stay up there like that.. :ychain:

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mjmccarthy85

so last time I used it I took the key out. Now I can't find it. Any ideas on getting a new ignition or something?

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AMC RULES

How 'bout a new key?   :scratchead:

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mjmccarthy85
9 minutes ago, AMC RULES said:

How 'bout a new key?   :scratchead:

Well yeah but how do I get a new key? Call a locksmith or can I just replace the if ignition?

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AMC RULES

Search Wheel Horse Key on Ebay...

was it one of those? 

If not ask around on here...sure someone has another. 

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TDF5G
12 hours ago, AMC RULES said:

Search Wheel Horse Key on Ebay...

was it one of those? 

If not ask around on here...sure someone has another. 

:text-yeahthat:  

  I don't know if the D series keys are different but there several WH and garden tractor keys on eBay.  

And here is an excuse to have more than one tractor, then you'd have an extra key! :)

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Robert of Lake Michigan

Yep call a locksmith and your world will really look upside down as he grabs you by the ankles and shakes the money out of your trouser pockets.

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27 minutes ago, Robert of Lake Michigan said:

Yep call a locksmith and your world will really look upside down as he grabs you by the ankles and shakes the money out of your trouser pockets.

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mjmccarthy85

Hey guys.... my starter is sticking a bit it seems. Works sometimes and other it just click and I have to try it a ton of times before it finally turns over. Any idea what start I would need to get to replace this one OR what I can do to fix it?

 

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HorseFixer

Nice Find you did good!  :greetings-clappingyellow:

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