sjoemie himself 3,068 #17626 Posted November 10, 2022 19 minutes ago, Lane Ranger said: 19 minutes ago, Lane Ranger said: Personally I would pick the tri-ribs. Just looks more 'tractor-like' to me and I'm not a member of the 'it's-only-original-once' club. Just has to look as good as I can get it in my book when I'm door. I guess what I'm saying is: it's a matter of taste 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 6,999 #17627 Posted November 10, 2022 (edited) On 11/7/2022 at 3:52 AM, ebinmaine said: What's the distance from cylinder pipe to cylinder pipe? @ebinmaine - Finally got around to measuring this afternoon. The port to port spacing looks to be 11 1/2", with about a 3" offset parallel to the crank, with the rear cylinder being closer to the tractor centerline. Ran out of time this week for tractor work. My uncle died last week, and we've been contacting family and helping with the arrangements where we could. Made a run into Detroit yesterday for his visitation, stayed overnight for his service this morning. Kind of neat piece of trivia - his dad, my grandfather, was one of the architects who in 1950 designed the church where the service was held. Kind of sad, though. Most of the services I have attended in that church have been funeral services. Edited November 11, 2022 by 8ntruck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 6,999 #17628 Posted November 10, 2022 8 hours ago, Pullstart said: Skinnied up the WHRat for winter storage… What is the story on that new tractor shaped front end weight? 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,557 #17629 Posted November 10, 2022 25 minutes ago, 8ntruck said: What is the story on that new tractor shaped front end weight? I'm going with old moving lawn sprinkler... adds character to an impeccably restored ... 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #17630 Posted November 10, 2022 Worked them ... used the FEL to grub out some unruly lilacs. Then just to heat up a tecky got out the 502 and used the plow to move dirt around. I forget about that float function on the FEL @Achto! Is handy. 5 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EB-80/8inPA 1,641 #17631 Posted November 10, 2022 26 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said: I'm going with old moving lawn sprinkler... adds character to an impeccably restored ... I’m going with road kill. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EB-80/8inPA 1,641 #17632 Posted November 11, 2022 (edited) I mowed some leaves today. They say it’s beneficial to mulch them instead of bagging. Seat time plus no raking or bagging equals #winning to me. Also got to practice my implement swap out skills. Now the deck has to come back off and the plow back on. No biggy! Edited November 11, 2022 by EB-80/8inPA 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,474 #17633 Posted November 11, 2022 15 minutes ago, EB-80/8inPA said: I mowed some leaves today. They say it’s beneficial to mulch them instead of bagging. Seat time plus no raking or bagging equals #winning to me. Also got to practice my implement swap out skills. Now the deck has to come back off and the plow back on. No biggy! Clearly you NEED more tractors. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EB-80/8inPA 1,641 #17634 Posted November 11, 2022 1 minute ago, ebinmaine said: Clearly you NEED more tractors. Yeah, and a bigger barn, too! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,617 #17635 Posted November 11, 2022 Made sure all my batteries were fully charged. Left the 875 charging all night. Charged up the 856 yesterday. The 1075 is going to need to be looked at. One day it runs great, next day won't stay running. I'm thinking it might be the fuel pump because it does leak a little. It's the one with the primer lever. Not sure if I should replace or rebuild it. First I will check if it's getting good constant spark. Then I'll check fuel. Any opinions on the fuel pump I'd like to hear them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,474 #17636 Posted November 11, 2022 4 minutes ago, D_Mac said: if I should replace or rebuild REBUILD THE EXISTING Also replace every single inch of your fuel line if you haven't done so within the last three or four MONTHS. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,851 #17637 Posted November 11, 2022 12 minutes ago, D_Mac said: It's the one with the primer lever. Not sure if I should replace or rebuild it. Those are the best kind! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,218 #17638 Posted November 11, 2022 17 hours ago, Lane Ranger said: My other option is a set of new old stock Goodyears I bought that are much like early Wheel Horse equipment. If it were my tractor the Good Years would be the hands down winner. Tri ribs are great for the farm tractor look but for an RJ the vintage look of the Good Year is a clear winner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,218 #17639 Posted November 11, 2022 35 minutes ago, D_Mac said: One day it runs great, next day won't stay running. Have you cleaned up the ignition points lately? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,617 #17640 Posted November 11, 2022 I'm going to check points and put my spark tester on. As far as rebuilding the fuel pump I'm having trouble finding a kit for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,738 #17641 Posted November 11, 2022 This guy’s senior pictures came back…figured you guys would like these with Comanche in them. Thanks again @Sparky for making this tractor a reality for Caleb. He/we use it all the time for small tasks around the yard. Looks pretty good for being nearly 60 years old and wearing much of its original “clothes”… a kid and his horse! (don’t worry guys—we have the original 8hp on the shelf ready for a freshen up and reinstall at a later date with all the original associated equipment—starter, battery tray, switch, wiring, etc) 4 11 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #17642 Posted November 11, 2022 Sure don't look like the same kid! 2 minutes ago, PeacemakerJack said: we have the original 8hp on the shelf ready for a freshen up and reinstall at a later date Gitterdone ! 3 8 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,557 #17643 Posted November 11, 2022 Congratulations @PeacemakerJack...! Lucky Dad. Lucky kid. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #17644 Posted November 12, 2022 6 hours ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Congratulations @PeacemakerJack...! Lucky Dad. Lucky kid. Lucky me he needs some cash for college and needs to sell the show cultivator set that was on it... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #17645 Posted November 12, 2022 (edited) Forgot about this ... really strange weather here for this time of year. Record breaking 70 but today in the 30s. Took the nice weather to turn the garden with a 1067 and a 8 incher that was having some flash rust. As long as I had her out and before greasing the share might as well drop her in the junior field... which never did get done at plow day you light weights... They had no qualms about reaming my rear for opening up the field on the sides instead of the middle @Stormin but never offered to help correct my bad! Edited November 12, 2022 by WHX?? 4 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,851 #17646 Posted November 12, 2022 Do you fellas wipe the grease off, or is that your fertilizer for the money tree? 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #17647 Posted November 12, 2022 (edited) Money field @Achto just goes out and throws out hand fulls of quarters out for fertilizer... then throws out his phone so he gets a call when it's a good crop... Edited November 12, 2022 by WHX?? 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,851 #17648 Posted November 12, 2022 4 minutes ago, WHX?? said: Money field @Achto just goes out and throws out hand fulls of quarters out for fertilizer... then throws out his phone so he gets a call when it's a good crop... Ring! Ring! Sounds like payday! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #17649 Posted November 12, 2022 (edited) 'Tis you follow him on plow day Kev! Sometimes has some poor unsuspecting bastage to throw out a go pro so as he can keep an eye on things. Edited November 12, 2022 by WHX?? 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,570 #17650 Posted November 12, 2022 9 minutes ago, Pullstart said: Ring! Ring! Sounds like payday! Just like most of my investments, ain't no big payout for me. Oh well, probably eat the same, sleep the same, may be drink more. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
