Time to build a new trail bomber

[slim67 2,735]

5 minutes ago, 19richie66 said:

Looks like his machine.👍

It sure does. Looks like they're all having a blast.

[Greentored 3,214]

Aah, so you guys are familiar with the off road tractor legend himself eh? Haha

Really good guy and one beast of a machine! Its just the wrong color

[Greentored 3,214]

13 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

I think it's awesome that you folks put time and energy into older machines and go out and play.

Good old heavy American iron that will last.

You bet! There IS a bit of guilt that must be overcome, at least for me.  That is exactly why I chose a more 'standard issue' Horse, built it with a lot of 'end of service' parts (worn spindles/front axle, holey hood, rusty seat pan, ripped seat, tired K321, etc...) pulley'd it but not too ridiculous, and even retained the governor- set at about 3400. I can mash the gas pedal and 'hold it wide open' and it is no harder on the ol engine than mowing the lawn haha.

[19richie66 17,508]

I seem to have a lot of “end of service” parts laying around  

[Greentored 3,214]

10 minutes ago, 19richie66 said:

I seem to have a lot of “end of service” parts laying around  

Well get to it! Hahaha

[ebinmaine 67,605]

5 minutes ago, 19richie66 said:

I seem to have a lot of “end of service” parts laying around  

I seem to have a lot of end-of-service parts ON ME

 

 

19 minutes ago, Greentored said:

You bet! There IS a bit of guilt that must be overcome, at least for me.  That is exactly why I chose a more 'standard issue' Horse, built it with a lot of 'end of service' parts (worn spindles/front axle, holey hood, rusty seat pan, ripped seat, tired K321, etc...) pulley'd it but not too ridiculous, and even retained the governor- set at about 3400. I can mash the gas pedal and 'hold it wide open' and it is no harder on the ol engine than mowing the lawn haha.

 

I agree with you on using a machine that is a little later and far more common.

I did a similar thing to the high RPM governor on Cinnamon Horse.

I don't run any driven implements with it so I don't need it full throttle and I have it set somewhere in the neighborhood of 3200, give or take.

[slim67 2,735]

2 hours ago, Greentored said:

Aah, so you guys are familiar with the off road tractor legend himself eh? Haha

Really good guy and one beast of a machine! Its just the wrong color

He’s a smart guy and seems really cool based on his vids. I’d say your right up there with him.

[19richie66 17,508]

4 hours ago, Greentored said:

Well get to it! Hahaha

I did just pick up a workhorse 700 

[Greentored 3,214]

5 hours ago, slim67 said:

He’s a smart guy and seems really cool based on his vids. I’d say your right up there with him.

you just dont know me yet

[slim67 2,735]

1 hour ago, Greentored said:

you just dont know me yet

LOL give yourself credit!  I get a kick out of watching the tractor vids and being a former rider of three wheelers and quads, it looks like a lot of fun. I may hook up with somebody just yet for a trail ride. I don't know about trying some of the stuff you guys do. Ive stood my round hoods up more than once just trying to pull too much! I saw you build over at ATLTF.

[Greentored 3,214]

20 hours ago, slim67 said:

LOL give yourself credit!  I get a kick out of watching the tractor vids and being a former rider of three wheelers and quads, it looks like a lot of fun. I may hook up with somebody just yet for a trail ride. I don't know about trying some of the stuff you guys do. Ive stood my round hoods up more than once just trying to pull too much! I saw you build over at ATLTF.

Being a 3 and 4 wheeler survivor and a Horse fanatic, you GOTTA build one!  Being from Ohio is a bonus- it is huge up that way!

I have only just begun this offroad tractor addiction, I mean journey, and have had so much fun already!

Edited March 3, 2021 by Greentored

[slim67 2,735]

3 hours ago, Greentored said:

Being a 3 and 4 wheeler survivor and a Horse fanatic, you GOTTA build one!  Being from Ohio is a bonus- it is huge up that way!

I have only just begun this offroad tractor addiction, I mean journey, and have had so much fun already!

Ohio has some good geography for trails. Lots of rolling terrain and a lot of riding area in the state. 

[Greentored 3,214]

Update:

The B-1 bomber continues to crawl the trails 2-3 times per week, has made 2 more trips home and back (1 mile each way), neighborhood cruises, and even took a trip to the local dive bar 2 miles away

Had some random 'stall and no restart' issues and a weak spark, and replaced the entire ignition system from points to plug wire. Aside from that, which is now fixed, the ol bomb has been flawless!

[ebinmaine 67,605]

3 hours ago, Greentored said:

 

 

 

Reserved parking?

[Greentored 3,214]

18 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

 

Reserved parking?

Ya know, I took a lot of flack from the boys back home when they saw this pic. The golden rule was always 'any time you drive or ride something 'odd' to the bar, you park right up in front like you own the place' haha.

Being a little older now, I actually think about things, like cops. Its some serious back country out here but no need to draw unnecessary attention from the man, just incase.

[Greentored 3,214]

Been a crazy time lately between work, side gig, garden, house remodel, but heres some updates:

Built a rear bumper and ammo can rack for the B1, and also overhauled the trans, as it was a noisy one to start but has been getting worse. All new bearings and seals, she still has a little whine but no more howling and grinding. The only internal sign of abuse is the reverse gear and idler- pretty rounded off on the edges of the teeth, but who knows what it was like from the last 40 years of use before it got to me. Everything else looked great!

Even got a couple decals done to make it official.

Having an absolute BLAST on it, and have had zero issues or damage due to off roading and hill climbing

[Greentored 3,214]

Debated on whether to update this thread or let it die, as it certainly is a sore subject for some. Whether you agree with antics like this or not, other than the freak broken reduction gear, I have had ZERO issues with broken, bent or failed drivetrain parts, spindles, frame, steering, factory welds, etc...   this is one heckuva testament to just how well these Horses were built!!   LOTS of updates in the past two months, will let the pics speak for themselves. I made the cut and was voted in to compete in the 2021 Top Tractor Challenge in Pymatuning, PA.  Aug. 14th. 6 different courses, 15 machines. Should be a blast!

[19richie66 17,508]

13 minutes ago, Greentored said:

Debated on whether to update this thread or let it die, as it certainly is a sore subject for some. Whether you agree with antics like this or not, other than the freak broken reduction gear, I have had ZERO issues with broken, bent or failed drivetrain parts, spindles, frame, steering, factory welds, etc...   this is one heckuva testament to just how well these Horses were built!!   LOTS of updates in the past two months, will let the pics speak for themselves. I made the cut and was voted in to compete in the 2021 Top Tractor Challenge in Pymatuning, PA.  Aug. 14th. 6 different courses, 15 machines. Should be a blast!

I think it’s cool. Honestly…..it’s getting used for something and not rotting away in someone’s backyard or being stripped and put on ebay. Congratulations and I can’t wait to see how you do. 

Edited August 3, 2021 by 19richie66

[slim67 2,735]

1 hour ago, Greentored said:

Debated on whether to update this thread or let it die, as it certainly is a sore subject for some. Whether you agree with antics like this or not, other than the freak broken reduction gear, I have had ZERO issues with broken, bent or failed drivetrain parts, spindles, frame, steering, factory welds, etc...   this is one heckuva testament to just how well these Horses were built!!   LOTS of updates in the past two months, will let the pics speak for themselves. I made the cut and was voted in to compete in the 2021 Top Tractor Challenge in Pymatuning, PA.  Aug. 14th. 6 different courses, 15 machines. Should be a blast!

 Good luck competing Red. Considering how far your coming , I’d say your in my neck of the woods. Let me know if you need anything.

[ebinmaine 67,605]

Personally, I'm with @19richie66. I think it's cool. 

 

We all have different thought patterns as to what should or could be done with any given piece/item/object of any kind. 

 

Not my cup o' tea necessarily... But cool to see and read about. I appreciate you updating the thread. 

 

Very interesting belt/pulley set up. 

 

On this idler did you massage/modify the surface in any way or is it just from the belt riding on the flat?

 

 

 

I ask because on the Mackissic chipper I've been having difficulty finding a happy spot for the idler and finally determined that the flat surface is actually bowed out a hair. 

New pulley is on order....

 

 

GOOD LUCK!!!!!

[Pullstart 62,911]

Like @giddyap says, “It’s my thing”.  You do you Scott, it’s pretty dang impressive!  

[Handy Don 12,235]

On 3/30/2021 at 7:27 AM, Greentored said:

no need to draw unnecessary attention

Maturity, maybe, or just pragmatism!

[ebinmaine 67,605]

1 hour ago, Handy Don said:

Maturity, maybe, or just pragmatism!

Pragmatic I am. 

Mature?

Now let's just not be silly...

[Lee1977 6,666]

Some of us want to hear about it and see the pictures. I like to see builds of all types work or play!

Your frame brace is similar but different then mine. 

 

 

[ebinmaine 67,605]

4 hours ago, Lee1977 said:

Some of us want to hear about it and see the pictures. I like to see builds of all types work or play!

Your frame brace is similar but different then mine. 

 

 

 

The modifications made to any rig of any type are great fodder for ideas on our own tractors.  

 

Like Lee states with the frame brace for instance... I've used his idea and also others. Even combined them. 

It's good to see the strengths that other owners add to their own tractors and what they're used for.