[AT] Antique tractors anyone?

[Dave Maynard]

Maybe one of the clutch fingers is bent or worn or broken not allowing
complete disengagement.

Dave Maynard

On Mon, Oct 7, 2019, 9:01 AM cgs <oxygenfarm at gmail.com> wrote:

> As an amateur weekend tractor driver, I have always appreciated the
> stories and advice and collected wisdom of the group, and I'm sure most
> others also gain from the experiences and consolations of those who worry
> about 'old iron'.
> As the oldtimers fade away there may be a tendency for the remaining
> frustrations of those of us who are less talented to take most of the
> 'ink': don't let it happen.
> Appreciate what is old and good and kind!
>
> On 10/7/19 8:11 AM, Stephen Offiler wrote:
>
> This is NOT a snarky comment; it is meant to be sincere:  I suggest you
> initiate some conversations, Dave.
>
> SO
>
>
> On Mon, Oct 7, 2019 at 7:33 AM Reverend Gerber <drgerber at fuse.net> wrote:
>
>> Mike:  you are dead on.  I have lurked on the list for a long time but
>> almost never comment.  I do have twenty or so old tractors; several still
>> being used, some just longing for someone to start them up; and a few
>> waiting for a little love.  But the snarky comments by others on the list
>> isn't worth the hustle.  I am hear to learn some of the tricks of
>> restoring, not to be blown up.
>>
>> Dave Gerber
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: AT <at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com> On Behalf Of Mike M
>> Sent: Monday, October 7, 2019 12:22 AM
>> To: at at lists.antique-tractor.com
>> Subject: Re: [AT] Antique tractors anyone?
>>
>> Spencer, I have noticed this trend for some time now; no one on the list
>> is restoring old tractors, or if they are, they don't need any help. I used
>> to love reading stories about members running into issues, and the list
>> trying to help out, especially since you added the ability to share
>> pictures.  It's been some time since someone has had an issue they needed
>> help with regarding an old tractor. Sadly we've lost a number of very
>> knowledgeable members over the past few years due to old age or declining
>> health. I've been on this list for 20 some odd years now, and I'm afraid
>> that we've also lost some members due to a change in atmosphere and tone
>> where every suggestion is belittled by those who feel they are of superior
>> intellect. I hope that will turn around, and the list can be re-infused
>> with new blood. I have to admit I do not own an antique tractor; I
>> completely restored a 1942 Farmall H, which I stupidly sold during a move.
>> The buyer was a Dr. in Ovid, MI, and I'd buy it back in a heartbeat.
>>
>> Mike M
>>
>> On 10/6/2019 11:32 PM, Spencer Yost wrote:
>> > The Supreme Court was vindicated in this as IQ, as a measure of one’s
>> innate intelligence, as been roundly debunked.  The science was slimmer at
>> that time but already pretty clear.  The evidence has piled up since.
>> >
>> > But that is immaterial to the purpose of my post: What I want to know
>> is has anyone done anything with old tractors recently?   I’m going to get
>> out the old Ford and do final mowing for the fall.   Been real dry but
>> weeds have done alright and I need to knock down the weed heads before they
>> seed.
>> >
>> > Spencer
>> >
>> > Sent from my iPhone
>> >
>> >> On Oct 6, 2019, at 8:10 PM, James Peck <jamesgpeck at hotmail.com> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> This link claims Mathematics graduates have an average IQ of 129. A US
>> Supreme Court decision in the 60's eliminated the practice of using IQ
>> scores for hiring decisions.
>> >>
>> >> https://www.electronicproducts.com/News/Engineer_vs_engineer_Who_has_
>> >> the_higher_IQ.aspx
>> >>
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