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'round the pot-bellied stove / Photo albums

« on: February 24, 2009, 07:57:12 AM »

Interesting pictures, Ralph.  This is the first time I have seen someone in a short sleeve shirt in your part of the world. Must have been a warm summer that year. (grin)

Charlie V.

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SEL General Stationary Engine Discussion Forum / Butt Buggies

« on: February 19, 2009, 03:46:26 PM »

Wink's comment about butt buggies brought to mind a neat stationary set up seen at a show.  The owner did a great job, and stated it took a little trial and error to get an acceptable ground speed.  Click on my link and see pictures in the Other Stuff Album.

Charlie V.

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ATIS General Tractor Discussion / Hand crank

« on: February 13, 2009, 07:08:46 PM »

My 10-20 and JD H are wind up models, with no electric.  I have about three more non running tractors that are crank only also.  I pretty much learned the ins and ouches of cranking as a kid. We had a Farmall Regular, F-20, and JD L as well as an IHC combine and a New Holland baler ---all crank start. It is nice not to have to maintain batteries. but pushing the button sure is easier.

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SEL General Stationary Engine Discussion Forum / Active engine collectors

« on: February 11, 2009, 04:32:30 PM »

Glad to see your posts, Merton and George.  Your posts reminded me of a really nice engine set up I saw on display in Alexander NY a couple of years ago. The engine ran the merry go round and the couple with the display had it set up ever so neat.  I will try to attach the pictures that I have of it.

Charlie V.

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SEL General Stationary Engine Discussion Forum / Active engine collectors

« on: February 08, 2009, 08:21:39 PM »

Thanks, John.  That parallels my thoughts.

Charlie V.

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SEL General Stationary Engine Discussion Forum / Active engine collectors

« on: February 08, 2009, 08:37:59 AM »

Question:

Could someone clarify for me what we consider early tractors?  Would it be pre 1940, pre 1930, back in the teens?  This will help get my thoughts in line with this thread. When I took a 1930 McDr. 10-20 to a parade a couple of years age, many along the route shouted "What Year?".  Many had not seen a hand crank model before.  That can be a culture shock to those of us who grew up with these models.

Thank you,

Charlie V.

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'round the pot-bellied stove / Cracked transmission housing

« on: February 01, 2009, 10:06:02 AM »

I have not seen that happen, Dave, but I do not doubt what you say.  I did look at an 8N in the last century with a freshly replaced out pan.  The strain form the front loader had broken off the front engine mounts.  When I bought mine, it was equipped with solid steel drums from a pan for rear wheel weights.  I eventually took them off and left them off.  It seemed better to have a wheel spin before something else gave up.  For a number of years, the loader on the Ford was the only hydraulic I had, so it did everything from bull dose to load the truck.  Pretty handy.

Charlie

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'round the pot-bellied stove / Case Collector

« on: January 29, 2009, 07:51:10 AM »

I do not know a whole lot about case tractors, Gene.  They look like a sturdy machine.  I have a '37 CC3 buried away in my garage.  It had a piston set up and the head was off when I got it, and it is still that way.  I did get the pistons out. The sleeves look  good.  It appears that anti freeze coolant seeped past the sleeve seal on the back cylinder and that is what set it up. It will need Rings, sleeve seals, and maybe the rod bearings need some help.  The rest of the tractor is straight with a trace of original paint and decals showing.  I do hope to get it off the back burner eventually.

Charlie V.

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'round the pot-bellied stove / Ford and Splitter

« on: January 29, 2009, 07:40:36 AM »

Your splitter looks like it does not want for power, Dave.  I am guessing it will take care of anything that gets in front of it.  The rims on your Ford are original as near as I can see in the pictures.  They have lasted pretty well.  I had to replace the originals on my '52 Ford in the early 1970's.  As usually happens, the calcium got to them.

Charlie V.

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'round the pot-bellied stove / Tasks Around Home with old iron

« on: January 27, 2009, 05:58:29 PM »

I have posted an album of some wood cutting done last fall.  Take a look if you wish.  We all have many home work and yard work tasks.  I would be interested to see what other members do and how you do it.  Which of your old or new tractors get utilized in these projects?  

Charlie V.

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SEL General Stationary Engine Discussion Forum / odors

« on: January 22, 2009, 08:53:31 PM »

When I came to the back door soaked with hydraulic oil from a broken hose on a loader. my wife just told me to take those coveralls off and let me get them into the washing machine before the oil soaks any deeper.  Outdoor smells and shop smells are fine.  Another woman's perfume?? Now there would be a problem!!!!  

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Tools, Trades and Engineering / Float Chargers

« on: January 15, 2009, 08:26:39 AM »

I have finally encountered my first partial failure on one of the Wal Mart chargers.  It will still charge in the green light stage (maintenance), but refuses to go to amber (1.5 amp output). I have no idea how old this one is, but it could be five years +/-.  Thank you for the update on your success, Dave.  I am still convinced these are a good product for the money compared to some I see on the market for a lot more $$$$.

Charlie

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Truly Antique / Real Oldies

« on: January 06, 2009, 10:31:31 PM »

Thanks for looking, John.  That Leader is a very impressive machine.  They were built by Dayton Dowd Co. of Quincy Ill.  It is a 16-32 model with 5" bore, 6 1/2" stroke and running at 800 RPM.  They will built for 3 years, but I do not know which three.

Charlie

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Truly Antique / More real oldies

« on: December 31, 2008, 05:15:22 PM »

Here are some pictures of some other real antique machines.

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Truly Antique / Antiques

« on: December 07, 2008, 09:39:13 PM »

I have a few more pictures of others at the same show that I will put up as soon as I have a chance to size them down to fit.  I really enjoyed seeing these old timers and my hat is off to those who own them and bring them to shows.

Charlie