Pullstart 62,918 #26 Posted October 11, 2021 4 hours ago, WHX?? said: tires cranked to the left yep an issue. Told y’all this old coot needs help driving! He was turning right! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,162 #27 Posted October 11, 2021 My brother and I had over a dozen plastic Rat Fink plastic models when we were kids in the mid 60's. I know where there is a 4 foot high Rat Fink plastic statue but the guy won't sell it! 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #28 Posted October 11, 2021 14 minutes ago, squonk said: My brother and I had over a dozen plastic Rat Fink plastic models when we were kids in the mid 60's. I know where there is a 4 foot high Rat Fink plastic statue but the guy won't sell it! Just found my new profile picture... thanks @squonk... Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,833 #29 Posted October 11, 2021 2 hours ago, Pullhosen’s Pony Express said: Told y’all this old coot needs help driving! I'll remind ya of that when you get my age! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,918 #30 Posted October 11, 2021 5 minutes ago, WHX?? said: I'll remind ya of that when you get my age! I’m sure I’ll need it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,884 #31 Posted October 11, 2021 7 hours ago, WHX?? said: I'll pull it off and get some pics Sqounky and you let me know you want it. I'll set it aside for you. I usually pull the deck off anyway on a new to me just to make it easier to work on the tractor. On to the FEL Thing is immaculate paint not even worn off the bucket. This will be my 5th 520 and the cleanest one yet other than the sno rig I got from Denny @dclarke. Only thing we noticed right away is the very beefy 18 inch V on the right side front can rub on the HY pump suction line fittings. You might never have noticed it Craig if you were running it on flat ground but on my uneven turf with the tires cranked to the left yep an issue. Fairly easy fix tho, rework the suction fittings or spin the pump 90 degrees and re-plumb. It was mentioned that the tractor was in the Duke's @HorseFixer s barn at one time. Craig built the FEL from PF engineering plans https://www.loaderplans.com/ and did a really nice job. Kev thought the welds all looked good and he knows way better than I. Only other thing is the seat & pto switch has gotta go. I couldn't get use to disengaging the pto which runs the HY pump so if you slid off the seat to get something in the bucket it kills the motor. To restart you have to get back in the seat disengage the pto then remember to reengage the pto for hydraulics. Way to much to remember for my lost brain cells! On the good side is she has also got a Matt's pedal kit on her. I have two other ones on 520s but this is the smoothest by far and I can appreciate how difficult it can be to get them set up perfectly. Tires are loaded, inside weights and he threw in the two suitcases so will look for more and possibly outside weights. After playing with the joystick you can get both bucket and arms to operate at the same time once you get her down. Thoughts on how/where to put a box for lifting chains? Maybe a hang on ballast box with rocks in it instead of suitcases in the middle and a space for for chains? Yah the joystick needs to get bobbed closer to the steering wheel. That loader wouldn't have left the show me state if I hadn't wanted to make it to my 34th anniversary this month!!! Pretty jealous over here!! Randy 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,918 #33 Posted October 12, 2021 @SylvanLakeWH just for you buddy! If I had a pocket full of venison burger or meat sticks and some onions, I could have made a Wisconsin walking taco! 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,833 #34 Posted October 12, 2021 (edited) 48 minutes ago, Pullhosen’s Pony Express said: If I had a pocket full of venison burger He's hosen you Sylvia .... the fruits of his labors was a reward of a prime dinner of marinated venison back straps, loaded potatoes and sautéed mushrooms and onions. He stuck his nose up at the fungus tho claimed he didn't like mushrooms ... I of course called him a sally...even went so far as to text Missus P as to what he likes. She says he likes all food. After all a guy brings you a Senior gotta treat him good right? What say ye @Ed Kennell. Shall we revoke his hunting priveledges? Next time he gets barnyard buzzard! Edited October 12, 2021 by WHX?? 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,241 #35 Posted October 12, 2021 8 hours ago, WHX?? said: Shall we revoke his hunting priveledges? Naw, hs just a pup in training. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,918 #36 Posted October 12, 2021 Those steaks… we went grocery shopping Sunday night upon my arrival and I got every McCormick’s marinade packet they had! Yum! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,325 #37 Posted October 12, 2021 22 hours ago, WHX?? said: hang on ballast box with rocks in it instead of suitcases in the middle and a space for for chains? That is what I have on my GT-14, chains are right there when you need them. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,833 #38 Posted October 13, 2021 Good deal Richard ... that's what I am gonna do then. Got out in the woods and wanted to pick up a dead fall for firewood but no chains. Had to truge back to the shop for chains. Work smart not hard I say. 13 hours ago, Pullhosen’s Pony Express said: I got every McCormick’s marinade packet they had! Yum! They are good Kev ... the longer you can soak them the better. Mix what the package says and put it a refrigerated zip lock for at least 24 hrs. I go a little heavy on the red or white vinegar as that what draws the blood out of the meat and the flavor in. If the package does or does not call for it a splash of olive oil helps. Butterfly the chops and try and get the marinade in the butterflies. 1/2 inch or better steaks just throw them in. In other words play with your meat! You can reserve abit of the marinade out of the bag before you put the venny in and baste with it if desired. Don't do it after the venny has been soaking tho. Discard all bagged marinade. I usually do this but was way too tractor frenzied. Serve with a potato of your liking, a green veggie and sautéed mushrooms and onions... mushrooms optional sally! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,918 #39 Posted October 23, 2021 @ZXT here’s a little thread explaining a bit of the pony express coin 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
