[AJD] New to me R's and D

[Chris C]

Kevin,

     Thanks for the link.. Once I figured out the typo
n the link I was able to get there and find all sorts
of info that I needed.  Thanks again!

          Chris
--- Kevin Smolkowski <kev at smolkowski.com> wrote:

> 
> 
> I have a lot of info on my website 
> www.twycylinderdiesel.com
> I am by no means the expert on all things R, but if
> you have any
> questions.  Ask.
> 
> Quoting Chris C <jdnutinwa at yahoo.com>:
> 
> > I have never owned a Two Cylinder Diesel before, 
> now
> > after today I own three...   I bought the two R's
> that
> > I mentioned earlier,  plus a third one for some of
> the
> > parts that I need.
> >
> >   I also purchased a 1937 D.  The D has cast
> centers
> > on the rear,  and cut down round spokes on the
> front.
> > It has a really nice original 7.50 -16 front tire,
> > and nonthing on the other side..  The old guy
> bolted a
> > truck wheel to the spokes of the rim to 'add a
> tire'
> > to the front to move it around..
> >
> >    R#1 I won't quite go as far as to say it is
> > restored,  but has been painted,  has new rear
> tires,
> > nice fenders and hood,  and an ok nosepiece. Older
> > paint job but it looks nice. The pony motor is off
> the
> > tractor,  it had frozen and cracked the block.  It
> has
> > been welded and is ready to be re-assembled. 
> Comes
> > with gaskets and new rings... The rear axle
> housing is
> > cracked at the outboard bearing on the left side, 
> and
> > has a 'repair' done to it. It also comes with a
> good
> > axle housing.   No PTO or hydraulics on this
> tractor.
> >
> >    R#2 was a tandem R. It is missing the front
> axle,
> > and all steering linkages from the shaft that goes
> > down through the crankcase.  The shaft is there,
> as is
> > the steering wheel,  but nothing else.  This
> tractor
> > has Hydraulics and a PTO. It also has inner and
> outer
> > rear wheel weights.  Tires are weather checked but
> > hold air. It is missing the hood and front grill. 
> The
> > exaust manifold is broken.
> >
> >    R#3 is rumored to have been rebuilt and then
> had a
> > barn collapse on it.  The frame was broken and
> > replaced with the frame from an 80.  The hood and
> > grill were smashed.
> >
> >    So I am in the R business now.  I can't find a
> > weight in any of the books I have for the R's.  I
> am
> > guessing around 8500 pounds but I can't find it in
> > print in anything I have.  I imagine it changes
> > drastically with fluid filled tires vs. air
> filled.
> > Any help on weights would be appreciated.  I hope
> to
> > pick the at least one R and the D up on Friday.
> >
> >     I did not get a chance to take pictures today,
> > the weather was just awful and cold up there
> today..
> >
> >                Chris
> >
> >
> > Chris Carl
> > Camano Island, Washington
> >
> > Collector of:
> > John Deere
> > Caterpillar
> > Bucyrus Erie
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
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> Kevin Smolkowski
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Chris Carl
Camano Island, Washington
 
Collector of:
John Deere
Caterpillar
Bucyrus Erie


 
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