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Houston, we have ignition!
So…. Is the suspense getting to you all yet? Some good news, some bad news… Stoonboy made it over early, even before I’d gotten home (I had to run Kidlet #1 to the library to pick up some books for … Continue reading
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I’d like to introduce you to….
the latest member of the Littletractor family… Say hello to Cranky! Cranky is a 1966 JD round-fender 110 manual lift (just ignore what the hood says). Cranky’s claim to fame (according to the PO) is he was found at the … Continue reading
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Back where I was, three weeks ago!
Well, the folks on MTF inspired me to get back out and get to work…. Ran downstairs, grabbed the good battery and hiked out to the garage with it… Tossed it on the charger, thought I’d spend a few minutes … Continue reading
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Got another 110 on the way
So I called a guy last week who was advertising John Deere 110 parts on kijiji… Turns out, Joe was looking specifically for parts for his J D 140 H1… A model I happen to have sitting out in my … Continue reading
Steering Wheels and a Cautionary Tale…
Whoo hoo! I’ve been constantly thinking, I should replace the steering wheel on Bror at some point… Beating on it to try to take it off, in addition to the wonderful shape its in, means its NOT particularly nice… So, … Continue reading
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Argh!!! One step forward, two steps back!
So, I went out tonight, did up the bolts on the battery case, popped the gas tank on, got the fuel line connected, then put my battery in… Followed the manual and ran a lead from the battery terminal of … Continue reading
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The Electrical…
Okay, since I’m up ANYWAY waiting for LTBabe to head back to sleep… Here’s what I got done tonight…Printed out the relevant pages about electrical system from the tech manual, then did a really good read about how the system … Continue reading
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SHOCKING! Electrical is all hooked up!
There, electrical is all hooked up…. More pics and description and stories tomorrow, as I’m bushed…. JUST hooked it up, tho… I resisted the urge to whomp the battery charger onto the system and flip the switch… Since after all, … Continue reading
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Getting closer
Well, got the garage cleaned out for LTGal, did all the pre-winter cleanup (hoses away, rain barrels away, patio table stowed, snow shovel and ice chopper retrieved from the garden shed) then did a bit more halloween plumbing for kidlet … Continue reading
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Tiny bit of work done today…
Took the afternoon off today, but not REALLY to work on tractors, LTGal had to work a 2:30 to 10:00 shift today so I was on deck for parenting… Sooooo…. LTBabe and I went on a road trip…. Got HER … Continue reading
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