en-us Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:13:34 +0200 60 Michael's Tractors (Simplicity and Allis Chalmers Garden Tractors) http://www.michaelstractors.com/forum/ Michael's Tractors (Simplicity and Allis Chalmers Garden Tractors) http://www.michaelstractors.com/forum/http://www.MichaelsTractors.com/forum/default.asp http://www.michaelstractors.com/forum/images/oxlerss.gif Michael's Tractors (Simplicity and Allis Chalmers Garden Tractors) RSS Feed 144 47 Beware of HSUS http://www.michaelstractors.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=2989&REPLY_ID=17800 simply yakkin Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:51:48 +0200 http://www.michaelstractors.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2989 Quote:
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Originally posted by skunkhome

All the nuts are banding together into a perfect storm.


What we need is more squirrels![:D]]]> Is this worth anything? http://www.michaelstractors.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=2996&REPLY_ID=17799 simply yakkin Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:47:41 +0200 http://www.michaelstractors.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2996 Quote:
I would certainly think so. I know if I saw it in an antigue shop it would get my interest, not saying I would pay big money though being so "frugal" and all.[:D] I think it's very cool, especially with the proving grounds story behind it.[;)]She was sure a class act for certain.[^]]]> picking up a B110 tomorrow, have a few questions! http://www.michaelstractors.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=2994&REPLY_ID=17798 AC / Simplicity Tractor Talk Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:09:55 +0200 http://www.michaelstractors.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2994 Quote:
Thanks for the info! Ive got a few basic tools, ramps, tie downs and a full tank of gas ready to go... Ill snap a few shots and share them as soon as I get settled tomorrow evening, I'm really hoping that its decent shape, I need a usable machine, not another project, but would be OK with giving it a solid once over to make sure its lubed and adjusted!]]> lift chain for 42" deck http://www.michaelstractors.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=2997&REPLY_ID=17797 AC / Simplicity Tractor Talk Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:57:37 +0200 http://www.michaelstractors.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2997 Quote:
Thanks, guys. You're right, Phil, I don't have the saddle plates. But I think I have something that will work just as well and maybe better...those shackles that are kind of horseshoe shaped that have a round pin that screws into the "open side" of the shackle to close it. Denny, thanks for the advice on setting the chain range. Makes sense and I'll follow those instructions! Thanks again.]]> My 212 http://www.michaelstractors.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=2998&REPLY_ID=17796 The Tractor and Attachment Gallery Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:56:07 +0200 http://www.michaelstractors.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2998 Quote:
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Originally posted by adamf203

The transmission was rebuilt and the BGB reviewed. The rear axle was also completely replaced and a new Wheel Horse axle was swapped in.

Excellent. You definitely don't want to reassemble and then get a problem! The BGB being 100% is key, as that's the hardest part to get to when a problem occurs.]]> had mud bugs for lunch today. http://www.michaelstractors.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=2992&REPLY_ID=17788 simply yakkin Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:53:00 +0200 http://www.michaelstractors.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2992 Quote:
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Originally posted by jimmyj

OK I'll bite. Never had one. Do you eat them just like a mini lobster?
Yea, you essentially eat the tail after pinching it off from the head and thorax. If cooked right and you know how to pinch the shell just right to dislodge the meat you can pull it out in one motion. They are however cooked differently and are boiled whole in crab boil. As prepared they are quite spicy where lobster is milder and the meat taste sweet.]]> GOTO Gray, Tennessee http://www.michaelstractors.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=2995&REPLY_ID=17786 Events Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:13:58 +0200 http://www.michaelstractors.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2995 Quote:
I'll be there provided some disaster doesn't befall me.
Will probably drive up early Saturday, spend the day, and return home.
Gray is about 60 miles from the house.
My house is 6 miles North of I-81 just off US 25E (Exit 8). You are welcome to visit.]]> New member in WV http://www.michaelstractors.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=2990&REPLY_ID=17775 Introductions Sun, 14 Mar 2010 07:48:37 +0200 http://www.michaelstractors.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2990 Quote:
I was just reading through the attachments section and realized that the one I bought also has a factory light kit on it too! He did say that he has the grill but it wouldn't fit properly with the 12hp so Ill have to look into that!]]> Loader Finished http://www.michaelstractors.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=2987&REPLY_ID=17772 Simplicity Powermax & AC 616 620 720 Discussions Sat, 13 Mar 2010 23:33:37 +0200 http://www.michaelstractors.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2987 Quote:
too purdy to get dirty!]]> what a glorious day! http://www.michaelstractors.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2993 simply yakkin Sat, 13 Mar 2010 23:11:08 +0200 http://www.michaelstractors.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2993
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I put up our old "See Rock City" barn and within the hour the sparrows were back checking out the new digs. The wrens seem to like my tractor shed much better.

I then decided to hook up my trailer and get some soil from the nursery to fill a few holes and build up some beds for flowers for my wife. When I got home I hooked up my B112 "Buggsy" and pulled the loaded trailer around through the garden and immediately bogged it down in a soggy spot on the north end. Oh well, I unloaded part of the soil in the low spot and finally 30 minutes later I jacked the trailer up and placed boards under both wheels so that I could back out.

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I parked on solid ground and put the Johnny bucket on Sweet Allis to move the load around the yard. I tried to get some video footage but it is not much to look at from the driver's seat.


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I had to load the bucket by hand[:(]but at least I let the tractor do the hauling and spreading. I am going to make some t ail gate jack stands and tongue support which will allow me to enter the trailer parallel to the bed and thus be able to unload using the scoop.

I then decided to hook up Roy's moldboard plow behind Buggsy and see what the old girl could do. I love to plow and the ole B112 worked beautifully. I plowed last season with Sweet Allis and was pleased but B112 is far superior and much more nimble. I also seemed to get much better traction with my new ATV tires. In fact it worked so well I was able to increase my depth of cut. The B112 and the 10" Brinly plow are a winning combination.

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Once the garden was turned I decided to cut down a mound in my yard where a huge pine stood before being struck by lighting 6 years ago.

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I worked until dark and I noticed the the electric lift was getting sluggish. When I shut her down I did not have enough juice left to crank her again. I usually make a point of charging the battery before I use the Johnny Bucket since my generator will not keep up but I decided to use it on the spur of the moment and had not charged the battery since October. Even though it was a successful afternoon it ended with the indignity of having to recharge the battery on the old gal to get her back to the shed.



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Can't wait to get home from church tomorrow and do some more. At least I will have one more hour of Daylight (remember Spring Forward)]]>