[AJD] 8 Volt Batteries

greg at theoldtractorcompany.com greg at theoldtractorcompany.com
Mon Sep 6 18:58:24 PDT 2004


Oh I know Brandon. And your experience and Roger's comment is really more the norm than the exception
It's very rare to be able to escape quickly and  inexpensively.
Age, poor or no maintenance, and just the general luck of the hobby all contribute to this.
I tell people "Deal with or get out!"!
Greg

Greg Stephen
The Old Tractor Company
Stephen Equipment Company
Box 709
7460 E Hiway 86
Franktown, CO 80116
303-663-5246
303-688-4170 fax


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On Mon, 6 Sep 2004 21:23:29 -0500, "Brandon Knapp" <lneuwirth at eriecoast.com> wrote:

> Hey Greg,
> 
> I was just joking...I certainly know how these things can snowball. Like you
> just described, changing the seals leads to a lot of work, and finding bad
> parts along the way...."Would you like a complete rebuild kit with that?"
> 
> My pony trouble started with a plugged carb, started looking at stuff
> and....... After having the crank done, new pistons, head work, etc, the
> engine may run OK??
> 
> Roger Welsch had a good joke about this, started with a carb adjustment, and
> rebuilt the whole tractor!
> 
> Brandon
> -----Original Message-----
> From: greg at theoldtractorcompany.com <greg at theoldtractorcompany.com>
> To: Antique John Deere mailing list
> <antique-johndeere at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> Date: Monday, September 06, 2004 3:26 PM
> Subject: Re: [AJD] 8 Volt Batteries
> 
> 
> >Yeah, I guess it could seem that way as I do benefit from more difficult
> repair procedures but it really does bother me when someone just wants to
> solve, what seemsto be, a simple problem and I know from experience what
> lies ahead.
> >
> >Same thing when I get asked about a rear axle felt and seal retainer. In
> their mind, they want to solve a simple rear axle oil leak. But, as most of
> you know and those who don't will some day, the leak has nothing to do with
> the outer felt and retainer. It begins down inside with the rear axle seal,
> closer to the bull gear. Instead of prying out the felt retainer and
> installing a new felt from the outside, the guy how finds out he has to
> remove the back diff cover/powerlift, remove one or both axles and replace
> the oil seal and the felt and retainer to fix his "simple" leak. Possibly
> some of the axle bearings also. A tremendous dose of reality.
> >The best that can be done is to reassure them that it's not a big deal and
> to just get with it and get it done.
> >
> >As I say, I manage to escape these type of problems myself by not having
> time to restore tractors at present. I think that's a good thing......??
> >
> >But remember, as the owner of a BO Lindeman that has had over $18k of parts
> and labor poured/stuffed/rammed into it and also of a  Waterloo Boy that I
> am getting help on getting done, "been there done that" myself!
> >
> >There's usually not a simple solution to a complex machine's problems.
> >
> >
> >Greg
> >
> >
> >Greg Stephen
> >The Old Tractor Company
> >Stephen Equipment Company
> >Box 709
> >7460 E Hiway 86
> >Franktown, CO 80116
> >303-663-5246
> >303-688-4170 fax
> >
> >
> >------------------------------------------------
> >On Mon, 6 Sep 2004 15:25:59 -0500, "Brandon Knapp"
> <lneuwirth at eriecoast.com> wrote:
> >
> >> That's a good one Greg! And so sickeningly true!
> >>
> >> McDonalds: "Would you like fries with that?"
> >>
> >> The Old Tractor Co: "Would you like a complete rebuild kit with that?"
> >>
> >> Brandon
> 
> 
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