Newstuffsucks81 90 #1 Posted December 31, 2021 I had let my membership lapse, and with 2 jobs and 3 youngsters I hadn’t gotten back. I just got another tractor so I decided to join again. I wish I could get my old account back but don’t know if it’s possible. My tractor is a ‘96 3/12-8. I swapped a 5/20 swept front axle on it with reduction steering, also the 8” wheels on ags and the seat off a 5/20 too. I have a 48” dozer for it, 37” deck and bagger. I made a 2” recover that ties in with the rear tach-o-matic and a hanger for 4 45” suitcase weights. I just got another 3/12 for my dad. She’s a bit rough, ‘88 with the trouble lights, rock shaft with cable/chain. Sat for a couple years might need a starter. I tested with a good battery, cleaned grounds, solenoid looks new and I had 12v across the posts, hard time turning over and turns ok by hand. Also the previous owner hacked out all the saftey switches. Should be fun. 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,593 #2 Posted December 31, 2021 Well, BACK. More of the Western Massachusetts folk... Very nice work on that tractor!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,598 #3 Posted January 1, 2022 back! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newstuffsucks81 90 #4 Posted January 1, 2022 They are a lot of fun. My 96 also came with the 2 stage snow blower. I sold it with my 84 work horse 1848. That was a neat tractor. Big twin Briggs, 8” wheels and Eaton 1100. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHGuy413 2,696 #5 Posted January 1, 2022 Welcome back. I know exactly where you are coming from. I was AWOL for a couple years. Work, kids, kids sports etc. I figured tractors could wait and I needed to enjoy more time with them. 312’s are great machines. I don’t have one but have worked on a few for friends. I just picked up a 1848 that was my grandfathers. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHGuy413 2,696 #6 Posted January 1, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, ebinmaine said: More of the Western Massachusetts folk... The state of Mass ends at Worcester in the states eyes unless they need money. Until then we don’t exist and are on our own😂. @Newstuffsucks81 it’s good to see another Mass Horse guy here. There are a few of us. Edited January 1, 2022 by WHGuy413 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newstuffsucks81 90 #7 Posted January 1, 2022 9 minutes ago, WHGuy413 said: The state of Mass ends at Worcester in the states eyes unless they need money. Until then we don’t exist and are on own😂. @Newstuffsucks81 it’s good to see another Mass Horse guy here. There are a few of us. Just as well. I moved from Worcester 5 years ago. Best decision we made. Nothing against cities, but it wasn’t where the wife and I wanted to raise a family. The city changed and we weren’t part of the plan. Or we didn’t like the plan we saw. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHGuy413 2,696 #8 Posted January 1, 2022 Just now, Newstuffsucks81 said: Just as well. I moved from Worcester 5 years ago. Best decision we made. Nothing against cities, but it wasn’t where the wife and I wanted to raise a family. The city changed and we weren’t part of the plan. Or we didn’t like the plan we saw. No cities for this guy! Not enough room for me to be me. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,593 #9 Posted January 1, 2022 25 minutes ago, WHGuy413 said: The state of Mass ends at Worcester in the states eyes unless they need money. Until then we don’t exist and are on own😂. @Newstuffsucks81 it’s good to see another Mass Horse guy here. There are a few of us. Having been a resident of the land of Starrett Tools near 3 decades I assure you the state ends far before "Wistah". Likely inside the 128 circle. Maybe 495. On a good day. 😂 11 minutes ago, WHGuy413 said: No cities for this guy! I'll second that!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,326 #10 Posted January 1, 2022 3 hours ago, Newstuffsucks81 said: I had let my membership lapse, and with 2 jobs and 3 youngsters I hadn’t gotten back. I just got another tractor so I decided to join again. I wish I could get my old account back but don’t know if it’s possible. It might be possible to get your old account back...send me a private message with your old account name and I’ll see what I can do 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #11 Posted January 1, 2022 back! Nice 312! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,465 #12 Posted January 1, 2022 Again. Did you talk with the mods about your old account? I can ask if you like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,465 #13 Posted January 1, 2022 (edited) 9 hours ago, Sparky said: It might be possible to get your old account back...send me a private message with your old account name and I’ll see what I can do Thanks Mike. Did not see your post till I offered to talk with you. Edited January 1, 2022 by Retierd Wrencher 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,465 #14 Posted January 1, 2022 9 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Having been a resident of the land of Starrett Tools near 3 decades I assure you the state ends far before "Wistah". Likely inside the 128 circle. Maybe 495. On a good day. 😂 I'll second that!!! "Wistah". I like that Eric. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EB-80/8inPA 1,654 #15 Posted January 1, 2022 15 hours ago, Newstuffsucks81 said: I wish I could get my old account back but don’t know if it’s possible. Upvoted for your handle. I agree; it does (mostly). Sounds like you’re a little busy. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EB-80/8inPA 1,654 #16 Posted January 1, 2022 11 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Maybe 495. On a good day. No days spent driving 495 are good days! Not my favorite road. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
