[AT] 1st tractor/pressure washer

Fri Sep 23 11:15:48 PDT 2016

If you look again at the link below, I've added a shot of the generator
from the back that shows more detail.

On Fri, Sep 23, 2016 at 11:58 AM, Mike M <meulenms at gmx.com> wrote:

> Dick, what kind of run time do you get from a 20 lb cylinder?
>
> Mike M
>
>
> On 9/23/2016 11:57 AM, DDSS, Inc. wrote:
> > Sorry guys, please use this link.  I quickly threw together an album on
> > photobucket.  The order is not the way I want them and will work on that
> > later.
> >
> > http://s61.photobucket.com/user/dickday0/library/
> >
> > Dick
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
> > [mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Scott
> Williams
> > Sent: Friday, September 23, 2016 3:26 AM
> > To: 'Antique tractor email discussion group'
> > Subject: Re: [AT] 1st tractor/pressure washer
> >
> > Nope, that URL takes me to the 404 error message.  Whether I copy it or
> > click on it, same result.
> >
> > I tried pasting the URL into IE, and it asked me to login to google, then
> > had me verify my account, then took me to the 404 error.
> >
> > Scott in Penfield NY
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
> > [mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of DDSS, Inc.
> > Sent: Friday, September 23, 2016 3:52 AM
> > To: 'Antique tractor email discussion group' <
> at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> > Subject: Re: [AT] 1st tractor/pressure washer
> >
> > Scott, if the link below gives you the 404 error, just highlight the
> link,
> > Ctrl-C to copy it, then load IE, Chrome etc.  and paste it (Ctrl-V) into
> the
> > url section of your browser.
> >
> >
> > https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipM9Q4E_
> 6pDHOIZMI9BMyv6j7yP8go2cz7gl72TH
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
> > [mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Scott
> Williams
> > Sent: Friday, September 23, 2016 2:21 AM
> > To: 'Antique tractor email discussion group'
> > Subject: Re: [AT] 1st tractor/pressure washer
> >
> > When I read this message, I went to the google photos link
> > (https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipM9Q4E_
> 6pDHOIZMI9BMyv6j7yP8go2cz7gl72T
> > H) to try to see the photo, but all I see is:
> >
> > "404. That's an error.
> >
> > The requested URL was not found on this server. That's all we know."
> >
> > Is this happening to anyone else?  Is anyone else seeing the Google
> photos?
> >
> > I've seen this on some previous posts, too.  Never can be sure if it's an
> > ad-blocker I'm using, or what.
> >
> > I love pics, I hate missing out on them...
> >
> > Scott in Penfield NY
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
> > [mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Dick Day
> > Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2016 10:04 PM
> > To: Antique tractor email discussion group <at at lists.antique-tractor.com
> >
> > Subject: Re: [AT] 1st tractor/pressure washer
> >
> > Cecil, converting gas to LP/Natural is one of the easiest projects I have
> > ever done.  My 15-year old generator was the first to get converted.
> > Richard Rowe is a walking encyclopedia on LP. He owns the fastest LP
> powered
> > race car in the world.
> >
> > He runs a site called    https://www.propanecarbs.com/      and has kits
> > available for almost every engine out there.  They are not expensive.  I
> > just last week refilled the 20lb bottle that sits on the generator frame
> and
> > I converted that several years ago.  It never fails to start.
> > https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipM9Q4E_
> 6pDHOIZMI9BMyv6j7yP8go2cz7gl72TH
> >
> >
> > You broke your back?  At 17?    Ouch.   I would love to know how
> > differently I would be feeling today had I not had back surgery.    I am
> in
> > constant pain and control it using Methadone.
> >
> > I'll let you know how the LP conversion goes.
> >
> > Dick
> >
> >
> >
> > On Thu, Sep 22, 2016 at 8:43 PM, Cecil Bearden <crbearden at copper.net>
> wrote:
> >
> >> I have wanted to convert several small engines to propane, the expense
> >> was the main reason it was not done.  With the crappy ethanol gas we
> >> get, Propane would be the reliable fuel.    I have gone to diesel in so
> >> many of my power units just because of he bad gas.  Please keep us
> >> informed on the progress and the source of parts to convert.    I
> >> understand the back problem, I broke mine when I was 17 and did not know
> >> it for nearly 8 years.   Picking up my Dad after his bad knee surgery
> >> did my back in.   The neurosurgeons tell me that I am not a candidate
> >> for surgery.   I have pretty well got the pain under control with drugs
> >> and natural anti inflamatories.  Turmeric works very well after a few
> >> days, and does not upset my stomach.   I got a pair of suspenders made
> >> from nylon strapping, and after about 2 months my back pain was less.
> >> The loss of feeling in my feet is progressing, but at least I can
> >> still play with my old  toys....
> >>
> >> Cecil inOKla
> >>
> >>
> >> On 9/22/2016 9:35 AM, DDSS, Inc. wrote:
> >>> I have not worked on an old tractor for several years.  Back surgery
> >>> in
> >> '09
> >>> pretty much ended that. I really miss the smell of stale gas and 50
> >>> year
> >> old
> >>> grease.  For a short time I looked into David Bradley, the walk
> >>> behind tractor. It just wasn't the same, so I sold the 2 that I had
> >>> and gave up
> >> on
> >>> any sort of restorations.  I did keep my very first restoration, a
> >>> '52 JD 60, see links below.  I started this one in March of 1996 and
> >>> finished it September of 1998.  I learned how to do body work, weld,
> >>> paint and use a cutting torch during this project.  Before this, I
> >>> had never even changed the oil in my cars.  I bought the owner's
> >>> manual, service manual and
> >> parts
> >>> manual and just started reading and learning.  The folks at the
> >>> local JD dealership were great.
> >>>
> >>> https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipPcvYDYnwQ83qRBPVBg-
> >> Vh8nwAtyPZNiOw7l0ni
> >>> https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipPmIJ1VAN0XGQEJBkZA0pj1P4
> >> 1VMs_S4ZvcItUX
> >>> https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipOF5l_SgUyrvOOiNvpQhFMJtlKYaKsh
> >>> _
> >> ASCzds4
> >>> Part of the restoration process was cleaning parts.  Lots of parts.   I
> >>> bought a pressure washer from the local Sears store 16 years ago and
> >>> it
> >> was
> >>> a great washer.  I recently replaced the head gasket hoping that
> >>> would restore some of the lost compression.  Sadly, it did not and I
> >>> was
> >> "forced"
> >>> to go buy a new one (yeah, my wife didn't buy the forced part either).
> >>>
> >>> My wish list was...
> >>>
> >>> electric start (or an engine that could have one added) an engine
> >>> that could be converted to LP 4000psi or greater
> >>>
> >>> I did find some that I could have converted to LP but never did find
> >>> one that would support an electric starter.  I spent the better part
> >>> of a
> >> week
> >>> searching and here is what will be delivered Thursday :)
> >>> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Q5BZIIW/ref=oh_aui_
> >> detailpage_o01_s00?i
> >>> e=UTF8&psc=1
> >>>
> >>> Once it arrives, I will begin the process of converting it to propane.
> >>>
> >>> D. Day
> >>>
> >>>
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