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1014211
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 Posted - 07/28/2011 : 21:12:09
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| Ya know, I really wasn't going to get these running for the show. But I just had to. I am so proud of these machines, the water got higher than in the photos. The Yeoman's air filter had water in it. So it got high. But so far the two small tractors are running. I am giving the 2110 until tomorrow since it's flywheel was submerged and it wasn't giving a very big spark. Hopefully it sparks better after a night to dry out. I was on a mission today, so proud of myself for getting at least the kids tractors running. Sorry to toot my own horn, but I went from no hope to getting at least two and maybe three of the four up and running. Seeing your guys post's about how sad they looked got me fired up to get them running. Thanks for the motivation men. My kids are thrilled they can drive their tractors around now...I'm SuperDad for a day... :) |
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Talntedmrgreen
USA
4110 Posts |
Posted - 07/28/2011 : 21:24:29
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| Nah...you're SuperDad for the whole weekend!! =] |
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B10Dave
Canada
1951 Posts |
Posted - 07/28/2011 : 21:51:03
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 Jon; that flood just plain sucks. Glad to see you have some running again. Your kids and your time at the show would have been sad with no running wheels. Dave. |
Money can't buy you happiness.
It can however buy you a beer.
And that is close enough.
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skunkhome
USA
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Posted - 07/28/2011 : 22:22:02
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| I just don't know what to say... I would be literally crying. You would think that the show officials would have known there was a drainage issue. 6+ inches of rain is a lot but is not that rare in my neck of the woods. |
  Phil
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither safety nor liberty."
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Talntedmrgreen
USA
4110 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2011 : 06:04:03
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| Jon, how are things this morning? Looks like There was a swath of area on the map that covers Mason...3+ more inches of rain last nite. We got another 3.3" here since I went to bed! |
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Talntedmrgreen
USA
4110 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2011 : 08:01:28
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Originally posted by B10Dave
Jon; that flood just plain sucks. Glad to see you have some running again. Your kids and your time at the show would have been sad with no running wheels. Dave.
It is Very rare for us. We get a good storm brewing carrying the threat of .75-1" of rain, and they issue flood watches. Yesterday they were calling for a half inch, but sometimes those storms concentrate the dousing, and isolated areas get the brunt of it.
It has been storming a lot thsi week...I keep having to stake my tomatoes back up from all the wind and soggy soil...it's literally killing them. |
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acb10_64
USA
801 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2011 : 11:04:38
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| Man Jon that sucks! Glad you are getting them going without much trouble. Hope you all still have a good time at the show! |
Wes
2 1964 Allis Chalmers B-10's
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Talntedmrgreen
USA
4110 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2011 : 14:10:42
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| You know Jon, if its not running Sunday, I can take her home and finish it up for you...I can drop it off anytime (in October!) |
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1014211
USA
2317 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2011 : 21:49:52
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| It did rain more last night, this morning it was pretty miserable. Hopefully it will dry up some as they did no plowing or much of anything as most of the club members were using their 4x4 tractors to get people unstuck in the parking lot! |
Jon
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Talntedmrgreen
USA
4110 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2011 : 23:20:50
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| Well, they say low 90's and no humidity the next couple days...that should be good for some drying! I'll be there to 'suffer with you either way. Might just be me and the pickup, but I still plan on my team photo in the Carry-All! =] (running or not) |
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1014211
USA
2317 Posts |
Posted - 07/30/2011 : 17:31:09
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| Parking lot is getting better, and believe it or not the 101 is up and running. Will change the oil in the motor, BGB & trans one more time but it might be alright. So it is A-OK for a team photo... :) |
Jon
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cschmidt62
USA
560 Posts |
Posted - 07/31/2011 : 12:46:12
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So now that you got them all running and no major problems I have to ask, did the rain cap on the muffler keep the water out...lol. I'm glad you able to get them going.
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Artificial Intelligence is no match for Natural Stupidity |
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acdad
USA
1158 Posts |
Posted - 07/31/2011 : 13:13:10
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| All I can say is that just plain sucks Jon. Hope you make out ok. |
Growing old is inevitable, growing up is optional!
- Chris
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Ezra
Canada
42 Posts |
Posted - 08/02/2011 : 12:49:09
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| Get a good synthetic into that engine that had the water in it and run it with that. i think you want to get something into it right away and at least turned over to get oil into the system. will stop any pitting for sure. Its surprising just how much punishment these machines will take. |
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Speedy2222
115 Posts |
Posted - 08/02/2011 : 13:34:20
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| just curious, how much quieter is that stack than a normal style muffler? |
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No tractor show for me!!
