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BRAD1975
Canada
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 Posted - 08/30/2010 : 22:45:54
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the motor guy is one of those people who posts ads and never answers replies
got the oh120 mounted in and took a spin around the yard...the hydro rear is noisy but seems to work just fine considering its older than me
I also painted the hood white then changed my mind and painted it gray
ordered decals last week too to make it look a little nicer |
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B112
USA
5230 Posts |
Posted - 08/31/2010 : 22:19:38
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BRAD1975- moved... you should be able to change the title yourself, if you can't let me know.
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can you move this thread to the "other tractors" section so I can find easier...wont get buried there...also maybe change the title to "Bolens 1556"
thanks
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BRAD1975
Canada
1562 Posts |
Posted - 09/20/2010 : 15:23:43
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that briggs guy never did respond to any of my emails so I used the HMSK120 engine I had
I like the way it works and decided to keep it for a while...it is also for sale but I put a ridiculous price ($1000) and dont really expect any hits on it
you can see the before pics on the first page...here is an after pic...I did not really like the white so I painted it two shades of grey
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BRAD1975
Canada
1562 Posts |
Posted - 09/20/2010 : 15:25:33
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| I need to find two springs for under seat...for now I just use a 2x4 piece to keep it raised a bit so the seat doesnt scratch the rear of the fender |
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acb10_64
USA
801 Posts |
Posted - 09/20/2010 : 19:52:35
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Looks Beautiful! Great job! |
Wes
2 1964 Allis Chalmers B-10's
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dense1
Canada
248 Posts |
Posted - 09/20/2010 : 20:16:22
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Brad,
Just did a seat spring job on my D/A 612, took the springs from an old swivel rocker chair,5/8 or 3/4 washers, and 5/16 bolts, washers,3/8 flare nuts, and 5/16 self locking nuts.
Started under the seat pan and worked up, 5/16 bolt and washer,inserted the 5/8 or 3/4 washer into the last coil of the spring, inverted the 3/8 flange nut as a spacer, then put a 5/16 flat washer and self locking nut.
ALL sizes may vary, but that's what worked for me.
Made for a smooth ride.
Respectfully Doug,
Allis, the girl for me.
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BRAD1975
Canada
1562 Posts |
Posted - 09/20/2010 : 20:37:13
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I cant picture what youre saying
but you just gave a good place to find springs..Ill check for rocker chairs next time I go to the dump
it has a hinge on the front ...looks like an MTD seat mount...I have a nice spring plate somewhere off an old bolens but havent been able to find where I hid it |
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BRAD1975
Canada
1562 Posts |
Posted - 09/20/2010 : 20:44:27
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| the muffler (in case anyone was looking for some of that style for other tractors) is a walker 22022 ...sourced from my local carquest place...price $30..I like those larger mufflers but still thought it was noisy so thats why you see the regular muffler welded to the walkers outlet |
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BRAD1975
Canada
1562 Posts |
Posted - 09/21/2010 : 21:11:06
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| I saw an old pedal bike today with good sized springs under the seat that would work good but the guy wanted $5 just for the seat...I'd rather just spend $10 on a new one at walmart and take the springs from that |
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B-16_IC
USA
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Posted - 09/23/2010 : 22:46:22
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That is one fine looking machine! Thanks for the muffler tip, will have to check on that one. |
Life is all about paying. Pay attention, or pay the consequences, the choice is yours. Rich |
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BRAD1975
Canada
1562 Posts |
Posted - 10/08/2011 : 19:39:01
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Originally posted by BRAD1975
I started modifying the mount brackets today to get the 12hp to fit and then came acroos a briggs 18hp i/c twin horizontal opposed for sale for $200....
are these good engines?...it looks just like this one but in a little rougher shape and doesnt have the weird cowl on the back...Im waiting for a reply from the person to know what type of shaft it has
i just noticed the same guy still had the same engine for sale lol...he replied this time so I went and checked it out...got it for $100....pretty rough though and its been sitting in an outdoor shed...Ill probably pull the heads to check cylinders for rust damage before cranking it |
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