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B-16_IC
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 Posted - 07/17/2013 : 22:22:27
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It sure would have been neat to have brought home a 2012 last year, but oh well. I'm usually a bit behind. I sure was in getting a nice AC 912 hydro, too busy to get over to nab it in time so I sorta soothed the bruise by buying this Simplicity.
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Too bad the hood got hacked to allow filling the plastic tank that replaced the original.
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Seems to be a decent machine, bgb has some slop but not too bad, steering is nice though and it has all four hood bolts! The aftermarket seat is pretty comfortable too. I really don't understand why someone had to bomb most of it with cheap paint, the original paint that it's flaking off of looks better. It needs a bit of carb cleaning but does run and even charges, has been converted to a Kohler type coil ignition, that means another battery.
Does anyone recognize the rear wheels, they are definitely not original. Can't place them myself.
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Life is all about paying. Pay attention, or pay the consequences, the choice is yours. Rich |
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SimplicitySwede
USA
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Posted - 07/17/2013 : 22:41:47
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| Nice score. I got a 3012 in 2012 lol I did manage to get a 2010 in 2010 tho :) |
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skunkhome
USA
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Posted - 07/21/2013 : 10:58:32
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| Strange looking rear wheels! |
  Phil
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither safety nor liberty."
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SimplicitySwede
USA
379 Posts |
Posted - 07/21/2013 : 12:18:59
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Whats in the sleeve hitch?
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B-16_IC
USA
2823 Posts |
Posted - 07/21/2013 : 14:28:29
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Originally posted by SimplicitySwede
Whats in the sleeve hitch?
I'm not sure. I thought at first part of a tiller but it's hollow. I haven't tried to remove it yet but haven't ran my leg into it! That's shocking. |
Life is all about paying. Pay attention, or pay the consequences, the choice is yours. Rich |
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sammiefish
USA
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Posted - 07/21/2013 : 14:42:40
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Originally posted by SimplicitySwede
Whats in the sleeve hitch?
OMG!! thats part of the very rare fisherman kit....
the fish pole goes there you jerk up
on the armstrong lever to set the hook
It seems you are missing the PTO adapter which connects
to the reel and reels in your fish really quick!! |
Chris 3/4's : ) |
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B10Dave
Canada
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Posted - 07/21/2013 : 20:40:48
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| Nice find Rich. Enjoy the tractor. I really like my 2012...Dave |
Money can't buy you happiness.
It can however buy you a beer.
And that is close enough.
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SimplicitySwede
USA
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Posted - 07/22/2013 : 10:58:56
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Originally posted by sammiefish
quote:
Originally posted by SimplicitySwede
Whats in the sleeve hitch?
OMG!! thats part of the very rare fisherman kit....
the fish pole goes there you jerk up
on the armstrong lever to set the hook
It seems you are missing the PTO adapter which connects
to the reel and reels in your fish really quick!!
I was thinking for an umbrella lol
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B-16_IC
USA
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Posted - 07/22/2013 : 12:30:07
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Originally posted by sammiefish
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Originally posted by SimplicitySwede
Whats in the sleeve hitch?
OMG!! thats part of the very rare fisherman kit....
the fish pole goes there you jerk up
on the armstrong lever to set the hook
It seems you are missing the PTO adapter which connects
to the reel and reels in your fish really quick!!
LOL!!! That's for the big ones. I guess I need to take up fishing again then. |
Life is all about paying. Pay attention, or pay the consequences, the choice is yours. Rich |
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B-16_IC
USA
2823 Posts |
Posted - 07/22/2013 : 17:19:55
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| I originally bought this thinking of parts for my B-12, but it's just too good for that. Hopefully I can find time soon to swap tires and change fluids. |
Life is all about paying. Pay attention, or pay the consequences, the choice is yours. Rich |
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Talntedmrgreen
USA
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Posted - 07/23/2013 : 15:42:08
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| Lots of potential there! Interesting breather cover too! |
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B-16_IC
USA
2823 Posts |
Posted - 07/23/2013 : 17:50:33
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Originally posted by skunkhome
Strange looking rear wheels!
Yes they are, I can't recall seeing any similar. I'll have to dismount the tires and see if they are labeled inside. |
Life is all about paying. Pay attention, or pay the consequences, the choice is yours. Rich |
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B-16_IC
USA
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Posted - 07/23/2013 : 17:54:39
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Originally posted by Talntedmrgreen
Lots of potential there! Interesting breather cover too!
I know I've seen the scooped breather somewhere before, but it escapes me now. Usually the shiny breathers were on I/C engines, walking up to it I thought newer repower but it is a '67 vintage 12hp engine. Getting harder to find them. |
Life is all about paying. Pay attention, or pay the consequences, the choice is yours. Rich |
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SimplicitySwede
USA
379 Posts |
Posted - 07/23/2013 : 18:47:31
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| my 3012 has a Chrome air cleaner :) |
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Talntedmrgreen
USA
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Posted - 07/24/2013 : 04:39:34
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| I think most of the 12hp models came with the chrome....but Ram Air!? Rich must have the hi perf model |
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B-16_IC
USA
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Posted - 07/25/2013 : 16:28:32
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Originally posted by Talntedmrgreen
I think most of the 12hp models came with the chrome....but Ram Air!? Rich must have the hi perf model
You know it! Very rare options on this one. |
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