New 108 is home.

[Dustin Wilson]

This one needs a good bit of work, but I’m happy to have a geared cadet.

 

[mgwin]

Way to go! Looks to be in good shape. What? no pics of the motor?
Dated to December, 72'.

 

[gary noblit]

Dustin, good find it looks very worthy of attention..It appears well cared for..

 

[hydroharry]

Dustin - doesn't look to bad. Looks like a pretty nice seat, which to me is usually an indication of being cared for. On the other hand I see the rubber grip is missing on the armstrong lift handle. Don't like that. And you didn't say anything further about the engine. I see the S/G is missing. I'm sure you'll be filling us in and you inspect.

 

[Dustin Wilson]

Unfortunately, the engine has no compression, but I only had to pay $100 for the tractor.

 

[1811Cub]

Most likely a stuck valve, but a broken rod is not out of the question either.

 

[hydroharry]

Well, I think a broken rod is more likely than a stuck valve but we'll have to wait for Dustin to remove the head and fill us in.

 

[mgwin]

Good deal. You bought the seat, and got the rest for free!

 

[mfrade]

Well, a broken rod is more likely .

Such a pessimist ...

 

[hydroharry]

Such a pessimist ...

 

[mfrade]

LOL... Go easy now.

 

[mgwin]

Maybe the spark plug is out. That would let it spin easy!

 

[Dustin Wilson]

Sheesh, I noticed a good amount of old grass when I pulled the plug. That's a good reason there to remove the head, huh?! EDIT: It looked like grass at first, but appears to be rust.

 

[wh cc guy]

Looks like a 100 dollars well spent. Good luck with it.

 

[Dustin Wilson]

 

[mfrade]

what are you trying to show us - looking into the cylinder, I don't think the piston is directly under the spark plug. I believe the plug sits between the valves.

 

[1811Cub]

Looks like carbon to me

 

[hydroharry]

Looks like a "black hole" to me. Who knows what's waiting for us out there in the galaxies far far away (or underneath a cylinder head)

 

[lpalma]

Maybe the Clingons on Uranus.

 

[Dustin Wilson]

Dustin - doesn't look to bad. Looks like a pretty nice seat, which to me is usually an indication of being cared for. On the other hand I see the rubber grip is missing on the armstrong lift handle. Don't like that. And you didn't say anything further about the engine. I see the S/G is missing. I'm sure you'll be filling us in and you inspect.

Good to hear. Yes, the S/G was removed, but it came with two (different models). I pulled the plug and it was an odd Champion. Model J19LM. Replaced with an H10C.