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split51
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 Posted - 08/20/2013 : 10:38:27
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I think i need counseling, i cant quit dragging these home.
This popped up on the St Louis craigslist last night and i am now getting ready for the 8.5 hour drive home.
Its a 1920H w/ ps. It has a 48" deck, snow blower and front blade. It only has 402 hours on it and the seller had it listed for 1200.00. I offered 1000.00 and he accepted so i arrived here is St Louis at 4am. Just got it loaded.
I cant wait to play with this one.
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Cvans
USA
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Posted - 08/20/2013 : 10:54:39
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Congratulations. Those are well built, heavy weight tractors.
If that's a half ton pickup it must really be squatting.
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East Central South Dakota
The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.
Thomas Jefferson
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skunkhome
USA
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Posted - 08/20/2013 : 10:55:47
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| WHAT A DEAL. Wish I had your problem. |
  Phil
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither safety nor liberty."
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split51
USA
454 Posts |
Posted - 08/20/2013 : 11:08:27
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Chris. It is a duramax 3/4 ton and i can tell it is back there. It is heavy. I couldnt believe how heavy the front blade and snow blower was.
Phil, i am so ready to get the new shop built so I can store these addictions easier. I am goi g to put the 1920 as my main yard tractor to save wear on the Bs
I just came across the big creek into MO and pulled over to check the load.
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jimmyj
Canada
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Posted - 08/21/2013 : 05:44:02
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| Wow, tractor, deck, blade and mower all in good shape for 1k!!! Deal. Lucky man! |
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B112
USA
5229 Posts |
Posted - 08/21/2013 : 05:48:31
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| You fit right in here! Congrats on your find. |
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B10Dave
Canada
1951 Posts |
Posted - 08/21/2013 : 20:58:57
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| Jeff; were you born lucky or is it an acquired trait? Very nice find at a great price....Dave |
Money can't buy you happiness.
It can however buy you a beer.
And that is close enough.
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split51
USA
454 Posts |
Posted - 08/21/2013 : 23:07:37
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LOL Dave. Well, I got the starter fixed. Simple, the bendix need some lube. I mowed with it tonight and WOW!, I really like the power steering and this thing seems very stable on my steep hill sides. I have to ride over the fender to mow hillsides on the B112 w ag tires to keep traction and this thing just walks across it without even locking the diff. I guess the front end design helps keep pressure more even on the rear.
I am going to install ags on the rear to help with the climbing. Are the rear rims the same as the earlier rims, just turned around backwards? If so, I am going to flip them out if possible to widen the track. Although it walks my hillsides ok, this thing sits alot higher than the Bs and it fells erie riding the hillsides as opposed to the Bs having a lower center of gravity
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Talntedmrgreen
USA
4110 Posts |
Posted - 08/22/2013 : 06:59:05
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Great buy! I like the 48" over the 60, unless you have sprawling acres of flat land.
Power steering is one of those things that becomes difficult to live without, once you have it. I'm going to have to add it to the 7790, since gaining it on a Sovereign. The height thing is a wierd feeling. My B's will go places other machine just won't. |
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split51
USA
454 Posts |
Posted - 08/22/2013 : 19:54:25
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I mounted the ags and reversed to wheels. It is very stable feeling on the hillsides now. It sure looks funny from the rear as wide as it looks.
This weekend, i am going to start loading the decals in the computer so I can cut and install them after i remove the old decals and buff the hood
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Talntedmrgreen
USA
4110 Posts |
Posted - 08/23/2013 : 07:13:32
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Nice! She is a fat-bottom girl, isn't she?
I didn't know you were a decal man...Hmmmm.... =] |
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split51
USA
454 Posts |
Posted - 08/23/2013 : 21:13:57
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Found a 1916 parts tractor locally today for 100.00. Look at the nice little bonus on the rear.
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B-16_IC
USA
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Posted - 08/23/2013 : 23:25:36
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As if the first wasn't a good enough deal!! For one bill I'd be still dancing on that deal. You have done something right in your life, carry on! |
Life is all about paying. Pay attention, or pay the consequences, the choice is yours. Rich |
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Talntedmrgreen
USA
4110 Posts |
Posted - 08/25/2013 : 13:36:23
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| Wow...don't tell me it has a PTO also? How are the AG's? What a freakin steal! |
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split51
USA
454 Posts |
Posted - 08/25/2013 : 16:35:38
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Talnted. I couldnt believe the PO sold it that cheap.
No PTO. The AG's are ok, they have a few cracks from sitting flat and will need tubes. They wont hold air now.
After messing with it, I think it will probably run. I spun it over and it has a very weak spark so I am going to put an ignition module on it. It seems to have good compression and no odd noises while cranking so I am going to spend the 60.00 or so on a new module to try it out.
The tractor is showing 1100 hours so I may get lucky and have a good seller, minus a few small pieces. My 1920 needed the air duct that mounts over the battery, 1 front plastic wheel cover, 1 rear reflector, parking brake knob and the 3 pt. If it runs, I will change the front and rear tires for some tires from an old box store tractor I have laying around and sell it. |
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split51
USA
454 Posts |
Posted - 10/07/2013 : 17:15:25
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I found out the 1916 parts tractor i bought had a new short block put in it about 250 hours ago. I put a new ignition module in it and got it running and it sounds great. The throttle shaft has some play in it. I have a new kohler carb but am undicided wheather I will install it or not. Do they offer a brass bushing to take up the play in the carbs?
I am starting to put it back together now.
I painted the rims metallic silver because i couldnt find any of the grey pearl close.
I removed the old decals and buffed the tractor today. Still waiting on the black/blue vinyl to remake the decals. It should be here thursday. I am going to ad the brushed silver stripe that the 1918s and 1920s have. I think they just look better with the extra stripe.
I am working with Becky at sandy lake getting the remaining parts i need to finish it.
If all goes well, i should have less then 400.00 in the 1916 when it is finished.
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DA 1916 Decals finished.
