Archive through June 05, 2017

[bwittman]

Question for all who are versed in engine operation.

I am scheduled to run my 1250 in a parade on Saturday. The predicted high for the day is 102 degrees. The parade starts at 4:00 P.M., and runs for about 2.5 miles.

The tractor has side curtains, an in-tact muffler box, and, what I believe to be, the original grill. The tractor has headlights, which may limit upper air intake. I do not have the rubber plug for the spark plug, but probably could make one. There is fresh CaseIH Akcela low ash engine oil, SAE 30 in the crank case. I use 87 octane gasoline without ethanol. Occasionally, I add an ounce of MMO and Stabil to the gas if I know it won't be used within a reasonable length of time.

Am I putting my beloved 1250 at risk by participating in this parade under these extreme conditions?

 

[sblunier]

Nope, just parade away.....if they mow grass under load when it's 100 out, they will parade just fine....

Have fun showing it off!

 

[mhomrighausen]

Charlie P. Is that Cub Cadet close to you or closer to me? If closer to me then I could pick it up and store it inside for you if needed. I know that you'll give it a good home.

 

[kmcconaughey]

Charlie, nice! Have you left to go get it yet? If not, WHY NOT?

 

[gloughery]

Thanks to all for the 169 hydro advice. I will order parts from our sponsors. I'll also keep my eye out for parts tractors. What others share the same hydro parts as the 169? I see a 1650 on CL for parts, but I don't know what I really need - and Father's Day is June 18th!

 

[digger]

Kraig,
It's down by Albert Lea.
I told him he'd be better off throwing it on CL.
I don't mind getting deals, but I do have my limits on getting something way to cheap for what it is, LOL

 

[dschwandt]

It's gone....

 

[vthomley]

Dave Schwandt, took my a minute to see the frame cutout on your 128. a little grinding and welding can clean that up I hope. From the little I drove mine I could entertain having another.

What are your plans for the other motors? Curious minds would like to know. Suppose if I was interested in a motor I'd need to post in the want ads....

 

[pdclayton]

Picked up a sweet 127 down in Poy Sippi WI for a cool $125. Got the brakes working finally but the linkage between the brake shaft and the speed control cam (N return) is missing. Does anyone have a photo of the end that goes on the cam? I was going to try to fab one with a thin heim and threaded rod. I was thinking of using a spring pin in the him ball to connect the two plates.

 

[kmcconaughey]