TonyToro 1,058 #1 Posted May 1, 2022 We @TonyToro Jr. started a quick fun project. We call him MaTer…like from the movie Cars. He’s rusty, crusty and going to stay that way. Yesterday we brought him in and stripped down. There were some things bent, broken and unfortunately to rotted that needed fixing. We removed the Briggs and Stratton and installed a pull start 8hp Briggs and Stratton. Today will be reassembly and look how the cargo/brush guard will get attached and then how the rear boom is going to mounted. 5 10 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveoman1966 3,752 #2 Posted May 1, 2022 I have a good replacement hood for tyhat... come and get it. ...FREEBIE for your kid. In the PA panhandle...Located 40m south fo Lake Erie 11 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,637 #3 Posted May 1, 2022 @TonyToro Jr. terrific stuff ! insight , inspiration , encouragement , interest, will last a lifetime ! learning all the time , correcting mistakes and keep going , what have you done ? confidence school , stay at it grandpa , pete 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,637 #4 Posted May 1, 2022 @TonyToro Jr. my grandson frequently asks me how do you find so much to do ? how do you keep so busy ? emphasis in answer to not be afraid do do something because you are worried about failing . failing is the part of learning that is vital , it won't kill you , but it will embarrass you and humble you , and most vital its the learning from your screw up that will , stay with you . once you realize how a failure can , improve you , you take to it like water . butt kicked and feet to the fire, been there many a time , pete 6 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan.gerous 2,696 #5 Posted May 1, 2022 11 minutes ago, peter lena said: @TonyToro Jr. my grandson frequently asks me how do you find so much to do ? how do you keep so busy ? emphasis in answer to not be afraid do do something because you are worried about failing . failing is the part of learning that is vital , it won't kill you , but it will embarrass you and humble you , and most vital its the learning from your screw up that will , stay with you . once you realize how a failure can , improve you , you take to it like water . butt kicked and feet to the fire, been there many a time , pete Never truer words were said Peter - just get on and do stuff, you will learn soon enough from mistakes. So many people I know happily pick holes in all my projects, point out mistakes etc, but none of them are brave enough to try anything themselves - so therefore they achieve nothing in life. I often look back at our busy life and the mistakes we made, some of them huge, but I wouldn't change anything as they are generally the defining moments that put you on the correct path. 3 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,339 #6 Posted May 1, 2022 I love that hood! Wonder what the story is behind it 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,602 #7 Posted May 1, 2022 If you don’t go with a replacement hood, time for a big hammer… Great project!!! 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,346 #8 Posted May 1, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, Dan.gerous said: So many people I know happily pick holes in all my projects, point out mistakes etc, but none of them are brave enough to try anything themselves - so therefore they achieve nothing in life. I often look back at our busy life and the mistakes we made, some of them huge, but I wouldn't change anything as they are generally the defining moments that put you on the correct path. We used to call those folks that laid back and criticized the "Monday Morning Quarterbacks" - I just referred to them as "The Tinkle Team"... guttless never- did-a-darn thing miserable folks... Edited May 1, 2022 by ri702bill 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan.gerous 2,696 #9 Posted May 1, 2022 1 minute ago, ri702bill said: We used to call those folks that laid back and criticized the "Monday Morning Quarterbacks" - I just referred to them as "The Tinkle Team"... Sadly there seem to be more of them than people that just get on with it! 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,346 #10 Posted May 1, 2022 3 minutes ago, ri702bill said: I often look back at our busy life and the mistakes we made, some of them huge Remember - the ONLY mistakes you never get to learn from are the fatal ones... 3 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro 1,058 #11 Posted May 2, 2022 12 hours ago, daveoman1966 said: I have a good replacement hood for tyhat... come and get it. ...FREEBIE for your kid. In the PA panhandle...Located 40m south fo Lake Erie Thanks for the offer but the hood goes along with the overall look. Lol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro 1,058 #12 Posted May 2, 2022 5 hours ago, Sparky said: I love that hood! Wonder what the story is behind it This tractor had a rough life. It flipped over when the original owner was using it and when we picked it up(saved it) it had a pine tree on top of it. The hood looked worse but I bent it enough to get it to latch. 😆 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,655 #13 Posted May 2, 2022 Very cool getting the Jr involved. Looking forward to seeing how this goes! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro 1,058 #14 Posted May 2, 2022 4 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Very cool getting the Jr involved. Looking forward to seeing how this goes! He is the driving force behind all our WheelHorse projects. Mama had to come out in the garage to tell us to stop working for the night at 10 of 9pm.. it’s a school night 😂 1 2 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,833 #15 Posted May 2, 2022 2 hours ago, TonyToro said: it’s a school night Looks to me Jr. is getting a proper schooling right there! 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro 1,058 #16 Posted May 8, 2022 We @TonyToro Jr. worked on and off all week on MaTer. We smashed on the hood some more and it opens and closes well. Yesterday the carburetor was cleaned and rebuilt. MaTer runs! It doesn’t like to start so easily though. I might have to mess with it some more. It takes 5-10 pulls total to get it to fully run. Starting in choke, it’s 1-2 pulls. It runs and dies quickly. I switch to half choke, pull 2-3 times and runs dies after 10 seconds or so. Then 2-3 pulls off choke. I adjusted the idle by ear and sounds about right to me. It does run well through all rpm once it’s running. Restarting is more difficult than cold start for some reason. I guess more bench time…. 😆 We still have to get another tube for the front tire and a pair for front wheel bearings. The next thing we will be working on is the front rack. IMG_2993.MOV 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,655 #17 Posted May 8, 2022 Them carbs can be a tad temperamental which can cause your temper and mental issues. Another cleaning out will likely help. I have a B & S 8 HP on Trina's first tractor and restoration project, Pony. It's ignition has been changed to the Pertronix module. Definitely started easier after that. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro 1,058 #18 Posted May 8, 2022 15 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Them carbs can be a tad temperamental which can cause your temper and mental issues. Another cleaning out will likely help. I have a B & S 8 HP on Trina's first tractor and restoration project, Pony. It's ignition has been changed to the Pertronix module. Definitely started easier after that. It’s almost made me mental. 😂 I’ll search out that ignition system. thanks for the tip!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,655 #19 Posted May 8, 2022 41 minutes ago, TonyToro said: It’s almost made me mental. 😂 I’ll search out that ignition system. thanks for the tip!! Like any of needs help being driven that way... On that ignition... Does your engine have the points under the flywheel? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro 1,058 #20 Posted May 10, 2022 On 5/8/2022 at 5:29 PM, ebinmaine said: Like any of needs help being driven that way... On that ignition... Does your engine have the points under the flywheel? I’m not sure what it has for ignition. I was just hoping to bolt this engine in and run it but it’s turning into.. Another … project. We worked on the pulling tractors today but we will look into it’s starting issue more tomorrow. im now searching for that pertronix ignition you mentioned. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,655 #21 Posted May 10, 2022 6 hours ago, TonyToro said: im now searching for that pertronix ignition you mentioned I might have one here Tony. I can look later today. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #22 Posted May 10, 2022 @TonyToro... I say this with the best intentions, PLEASE put some safety glasses on that kid! Anything can happen, and anything with eyes is a horrible injury that you never really recover from! Don 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro 1,058 #23 Posted May 11, 2022 8 hours ago, Snoopy11 said: @TonyToro... I say this with the best intentions, PLEASE put some safety glasses on that kid! Anything can happen, and anything with eyes is a horrible injury that you never really recover from! Don Thank you for the concern. I appreciate it! We do practice and apply safety here. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,655 #24 Posted May 11, 2022 15 hours ago, ebinmaine said: I might have one here Tony. I can look later today. @TonyToro I couldn't put my eyes to that module. Some of my shop space is fairly well organized and some of it could hide an elephant 🐘. A BIG 🐘🐘. @formariz I believe has experimented with them maybe? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro 1,058 #25 Posted May 11, 2022 30 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: @TonyToro I couldn't put my eyes to that module. Some of my shop space is fairly well organized and some of it could hide an elephant 🐘. A BIG 🐘🐘. @formariz I believe has experimented with them maybe? Thank you for looking! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
