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'round the pot-bellied stove / Name changed

« on: April 08, 2008, 11:11:48 AM »

I asked Spencer to change my user name.  

I didn't want to reregister using a new name and then have anyone wonder what happened to "George" and why he had stopped posting.

Took a few days, but he was able to do it for me.

Thanks Spencer!

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ATIS General Tractor Discussion / Ford 4000

« on: April 03, 2008, 04:16:28 PM »

The newest tractor I have is a 1967 Ford 4000 3 cylinder diesel with SOS trans.

I bought it last fall and this spring the SOS is giving me problems.  Not much of a surprise as it seems some Ford people swear by the SOS and others swear against it.

I haven't had time yet to check it out, too many other things going on to take up my time.  But the bottom line is the tractor doesn't move in any gear.

I'm hoping it is as simple as a plugged filter needing to be replaced.

George

ps... I going to try to post something several times a week in the hope that if we post messages that maybe others will join in.  Got a swap meet I'll be at the next couple of days so nothing from me till after the weekend.

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Allis-Chalmers / Allis Chalmers A

« on: April 02, 2008, 10:47:04 PM »

Here's a couple pictures of a 1940 Allis Chalmers A that I used to own.

I bought it from Oscar Cooke's Dreamland prior to the big tractor auction they had there.

I sold the tractor a few years ago to a collector in Wyoming.

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'round the pot-bellied stove / Spring winders

« on: March 25, 2008, 02:13:17 PM »

Don't know if any of you make springs, but it is something I've been interested in learning.  It is kind of a hassle to go to the hardware store to buy springs when sometimes you're not really sure what size you need.

Anyway I bought a Di-Acro spring winder off of eBay.  Got it yesterday and tried making a few springs last night.  It does a great job of making compression or expansion springs.

However I can see where it will really take some practice to make springs the size you want.  I can see where I'll end up with a big box full of assorted springs as I attempt to get that perfect one made.

Also making a nice looking loop or hook on the end of the spring will take some practice too.

Di-Acro is still in business but no longer sells the spring winder.

I know for the amount of money I'll end up investing in the winder and related tools and all the wire I'll need that it would be cheaper to just buy springs, but what is the fun in that:D

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'round the pot-bellied stove / Break the 100 barrier this month

« on: March 24, 2008, 03:42:51 PM »

I see that 99 people have registered for the ATIS forums.

Next person will put us into 3 digit territory!!!

I know it sometimes takes time for these things to take off, but it has been surprising how slow this forum has been in attracting posters.

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Forum Technical Help / How to find this website

« on: January 23, 2008, 11:05:51 AM »

I think part of the reason the ATIS discussion forums is getting off to a very slow start is that no one can find it.

I've done a Google search and can't find it.

The old ATIS homepage has nothing about the new dicussion forums.

If you build it, they will come, only works if they can find it.

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ATIS General Tractor Discussion / The Best Show on Tracks

« on: December 27, 2007, 12:08:39 PM »

For people in the western states and for for those that like to travel, there is a very historic show coming up in California in June.


http://www.bestshowontracks.org/

Richard (rick427) I hope to see you there

George

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ATIS General Tractor Discussion / Slow start

« on: December 20, 2007, 12:18:31 PM »

Thanks to Spencer for adding this new discussion forum.

However, it seems that it is getting off to a slow start.  Not sure if there are already enough discussion forums out there that people don't feel a need to post to a new one.

Maybe everyone is just busy getting ready for Christmas

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SEL General Stationary Engine Discussion Forum / Fairbanks Morse 45 available in Florida

« on: December 19, 2007, 10:23:53 AM »

The 1 cylinder marine diesel has been identified as a F-M 45 or 45B.

The guy in Florida would like to see it go to a collector rather than to the scrap yard.  I don't know what that means price wise.  Can't say that he'll give it to you or would want scrap price for it.  That's between you and him.

The engine is at Jacksonville FL and I assume would need to be picked up there.  If you are interested in the engine and can pick it up let me know and I'll give you the contact information.