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by johnHD
Thu Dec 12, 2013 4:38 pm
Forum: Off-topic discussions
Topic: Chain saw fuel tank cleaning
Replies: 24
Views: 21597

paul, depending on what kind of terms you are on with the better half, you might try a handfull of 1 inch drywall screws in the tank. put the cap on and wrap it up in a blanket with packing tape then toss in the clothes dryer on air dry for an hour or two. (laundry mat at 2 am might be a better idea...
by johnHD
Thu Oct 17, 2013 4:57 pm
Forum: Off-topic discussions
Topic: Questions About New "Toy" (Drott Go Devil Crane)
Replies: 9
Views: 11927

my buddy has a similar unit in his gravel pit. i think it is a grove.

pretty handy device to set up his crusher or anything else.

john
by johnHD
Thu May 16, 2013 1:51 am
Forum: Off-topic discussions
Topic: My favourite tool in the winter that I can carry.......
Replies: 7
Views: 7979

i have one too.

best thing ever made for cleaning out gutters in the fall!

john
by johnHD
Sat Mar 30, 2013 8:04 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: coomon ignition problems?
Replies: 25
Views: 17048

sounds like a bad condensor. cheap fix if it is.

my 6v harleys do the same when they go bad.

john
by johnHD
Sat Jan 12, 2013 8:13 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 6 Volt Headlight Bulbs
Replies: 15
Views: 13446

what type of bulb is it?

there are many antique motorcyle bulbs that may work. and they are built for rough service.

my old harleys use a bayonet base with a ring on them.

john
by johnHD
Sun Dec 23, 2012 7:43 am
Forum: Off-topic discussions
Topic: merry christmas!
Replies: 1
Views: 2553

merry christmas!

hey guys, just wanted to say merry christmas and thank everyone for such an excellent knowledge base for these antique machines! and to thank our host lavoy! as many of you know we got a little snow here in southern wisconsin this week, i work for the power company and was not able to spend any time...
by johnHD
Thu Oct 04, 2012 5:25 am
Forum: Lavoy's Little Shop O' Deeres
Topic: Where can I find a radiator shroud for a 40C?
Replies: 5
Views: 6170

this one is for sale in wisconsin.

http://madison.craigslist.org/grd/3277019397.html

john
by johnHD
Mon Sep 17, 2012 3:26 pm
Forum: Lavoy's Little Shop O' Deeres
Topic: belly pan
Replies: 5
Views: 6545

i wonder if it would fit a 40?

i need one for my rig.

john
by johnHD
Sat Sep 01, 2012 4:48 pm
Forum: Show & Tell
Topic: My project rebuilding a 56' 420 w/6 way blade and ROPS
Replies: 30
Views: 37229

nice work!

john :D
by johnHD
Fri Aug 31, 2012 5:13 pm
Forum: Off-topic discussions
Topic: Math Question
Replies: 11
Views: 10021

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by johnHD
Wed Aug 29, 2012 4:31 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 1948 mc
Replies: 8
Views: 8601

you sir are one inventive fellow!

i was gonna use my other tractor with a loader to lift the heavy parts.

i like your idea! :D

john
by johnHD
Thu Aug 23, 2012 12:01 am
Forum: Off-topic discussions
Topic: badger steam and gas show
Replies: 8
Views: 9545

drummer,

thanks to you and all the members!

the steam and gas show is always fun and interesting. and a well organized event!

john
by johnHD
Sun Aug 19, 2012 7:25 am
Forum: Off-topic discussions
Topic: badger steam and gas show
Replies: 8
Views: 9545

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the jeep is from the reedsburg VFW pretty cool as well.

i think my grandkids will be just old enough to enjoy the show next year.

john
by johnHD
Sun Aug 19, 2012 3:13 am
Forum: Off-topic discussions
Topic: badger steam and gas show
Replies: 8
Views: 9545

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by johnHD
Sun Aug 19, 2012 2:57 am
Forum: Off-topic discussions
Topic: badger steam and gas show
Replies: 8
Views: 9545

i went up to the show yesterday and had a great time, found some cool stuff at the swapmeet and saw about 8 crawlers of various makes. there were 3 deeres, 1 40 and a couple of m models. the rest of the show had hundreds of tractors, steam engines, oil pulls and stationary engins of all makes. there...