RED-Z06 2,221 #1 Posted December 17, 2021 Well, its an 87 312-8, has the fender in the truck, 42rd deck in outwardly okay shape, hasnt run since 2005, no water in the trans somehow...but the range shifter is fully stuck. Engine rolls over by hand. Got the dozer blade and the tractor for $0.00...so thats a W. 4 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,004 #2 Posted December 17, 2021 Yup. Looks like you got a pretty good deal. My initial thought about the title on this thread was that is should be in @Pullstart "what's in your frypan" thread. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,498 #3 Posted December 17, 2021 Well you either got a tractor with a plow for free or a plow with a tractor for free... Never mind. You got a free for free with a free for free. 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,739 #4 Posted December 17, 2021 They always say not to worry about a flat tire as it is only flat on the bottom. Yours being flat top and bottom may be an issue But given you current outlay guess yo could afford some new ones. 2 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,048 #5 Posted December 17, 2021 37 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Never mind. You got a free for free with a free for free. Exactly what I was not gonna say... 35 minutes ago, pfrederi said: They always say not to worry about a flat tire as it is only flat on the bottom. Yours being flat top and bottom may be an issue Wouldn't that take the creation of a vacuum to even happen? All jokes aside, that's looking like a solid score. Magnum powered, 8 speed tranny, and extra toys! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RED-Z06 2,221 #6 Posted December 17, 2021 Well...tires hold exactly no air, bummer. Engine wasnt stuck, hooked up a jumper box and turned the key...click. Put on a new solenoid and removed a push button jumper...turns over with the key. But none of the warning lights work or headlights. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,498 #7 Posted December 17, 2021 Ehhh. You're certainly headed the right direction. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,739 #8 Posted December 17, 2021 15 minutes ago, RED-Z06 said: Well...tires hold exactly no air, bummer. Engine wasnt stuck, hooked up a jumper box and turned the key...click. Put on a new solenoid and removed a push button jumper...turns over with the key. But none of the warning lights work or headlights. Real men don't need idiot lights. Like being told I have my foot on the brake 3 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,498 #9 Posted December 17, 2021 1 minute ago, pfrederi said: Real men don't need idiot lights. Like being told I have my foot on the brake I've been called many things over the years. I don't need lights to remind me. 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,558 #10 Posted December 17, 2021 Favorite four letter “F” word: FREE! Nice!!! 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RED-Z06 2,221 #11 Posted December 17, 2021 29 minutes ago, pfrederi said: Real men don't need idiot lights. Like being told I have my foot on the brake Oh i agree but if they are there i want them to work if i hit test. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,229 #12 Posted December 17, 2021 You found a snow plow blade just in time. I hear those Pensacola FL winters can be tough! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RED-Z06 2,221 #13 Posted December 17, 2021 Just now, 953 nut said: You found a snow plow blade just in time. I hear those Pensacola FL winters can be tough! Never know when we'll get an inch that sticks 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,227 #14 Posted December 18, 2021 1 hour ago, RED-Z06 said: Never know when we'll get an inch that sticks Surely it would work for pushing the fallen palm fronds out of the way, wouldn't it? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHS 1,440 #15 Posted December 18, 2021 2 hours ago, RED-Z06 said: Oh i agree but if they are there i want them to work if i hit test. I agree. I have 3 with the lights and the test… and they don’t work. But.. they run! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RED-Z06 2,221 #16 Posted December 18, 2021 Anyone know how to troubleshoot the lights? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,999 #17 Posted December 18, 2021 9 hours ago, RED-Z06 said: Anyone know how to troubleshoot the lights? 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,498 #18 Posted December 18, 2021 @wallfish Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RED-Z06 2,221 #19 Posted December 18, 2021 Got the fuel lines cut off, put fuel in the carb and it hit a few times. She'll run... Carb is sitting in the ultrasonic for a few hours...fuel pump works too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,227 #20 Posted December 18, 2021 4 hours ago, wallfish said: (video deleted) Any context for that? Its is both funny and pathetic but now I'm curious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,999 #21 Posted December 18, 2021 14 minutes ago, Handy Don said: Any context for that? Its is both funny and pathetic but now I'm curious. https://www.odditycentral.com/events/festival-of-exploding-hammers-ushers-in-lent-with-a-bang.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RED-Z06 2,221 #22 Posted December 18, 2021 Well, got it hooked to a jump tank and it fired up, idles, runs full throttle..no noises or smoke. Sadly the deck is a total loss. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RED-Z06 2,221 #23 Posted December 18, 2021 The heart is beating 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,229 #24 Posted December 19, 2021 1 hour ago, RED-Z06 said: Sadly the deck is a total loss. If I were you I would refuse to accept any more free from this person unless he ensures me the deck is Good. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RED-Z06 2,221 #25 Posted December 19, 2021 4 minutes ago, 953 nut said: If I were you I would refuse to accept any more free from this person unless he ensures me the deck is Good. I really had high hopes for the deck. But i got to looking and every pulley I can see is rusted off...as in the belt is sitting around nubs 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
