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Lawn mower build.
Ok fellers i have no idea if this is going to work but feel good about it.
It will have a Predator 6.5 motor on it.
It will have a Predator 6.5 motor on it.
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Re: Lawn mower build.
I can't wait to see the end result, looks mighty interesting....
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Re: Lawn mower build.
Thanks GK, that drum is the driver, made it from a light pole took three hours grinding with the side grinder spinning in the lathe to get it round.
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Re: Lawn mower build.
If it works or not its gonna be 1 of a kind- I sure hope it works!
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Re: Lawn mower build.
Thanks Gunny, i plan on making a two wheel dolly to ride on behind it.
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Re: Lawn mower build.
Who is going to be the test pilot?
Is it going to have a cup holder? Gun rack for the M1? Phone charger?
Is it going to have a cup holder? Gun rack for the M1? Phone charger?
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Maybe a bottle holder.
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Re: Lawn mower build.
When I was a kid we had a neighbor that used an old self propelled REEL mower, as they call it to mow his grass. He always said it left his yard looking better. It had a grass catcher on it too. He was one of those guys that wanted his lawn to look like a golf course. I think that's the only one I've ever seen.
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Re: Lawn mower build.
That's quite a project, Lenn. Can't wait to see it run.
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Re: Lawn mower build.
Powered reel mower got me remembering when we got our first. I don’t remember the brand. Ut it was green. The motor sat on top and was connected to the drive wheel by a belt. One control put tension on the belt to engage the drive and the other was a throttle.
Going from the push mower to the gas powered one was heaven. Today the thought of a kid pushing a mower much less operating a power mower would get you charged with child endangerment.
Going from the push mower to the gas powered one was heaven. Today the thought of a kid pushing a mower much less operating a power mower would get you charged with child endangerment.
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Re: Lawn mower build.
Yea! I'm with Gunny........this project has got to be the most involved of any of Pitchy's projects. And a sulky to ride behind it....I remember the old Gravely tractors from the early sixties had those sulkys.....
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Re: Lawn mower build.
Thanks gents, got the handle on and throttle control.
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THIS is gonna be interesting........Pitchy, make sure you have a beer holder on it....or, if you like, a rum and Coke holder---6
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Re: Lawn mower build.
I think a pintel mount for the M1 should be made, never know when ya might need to blast a groundhog!
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Thanks the bearings should be here today so can get the drum mounted.
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Re: Lawn mower build.
Really looking forward to the Youtube, Lenn! Are you going to spray the inside of the box with PAM to keep clippings from adhering?
That Predator 6.5 is a capable powerplant.
That Predator 6.5 is a capable powerplant.
Re: Lawn mower build.
Thanks Bill, got the roller on today waiting for two sprockets tomorrow.
Engine prob. won`t be here until Monday.
Engine prob. won`t be here until Monday.
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Handle? I figured you'd be making it a riding mower Pitchy?
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Re: Lawn mower build.
If all goes right it will be, it will pull a cart that i will ride on the handle will be for steering.
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Re: Lawn mower build.
Thanks Jay.
We got the fat man cart made today, went to the local small engine shop and dug in his scrap pile.
The sweeper might even run.
We got the fat man cart made today, went to the local small engine shop and dug in his scrap pile.
The sweeper might even run.
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Re: Lawn mower build.
Lenn, that's looking great -- and so is that big grin! Do you think she'll have enough traction?
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Don`t know Bill on flat ground i`m hoping, that`s why i went with big wheels too.
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Re: Lawn mower build.
Pitchy you are a genius!
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Thanks BB, we`ll see in a few days.
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Re: Lawn mower build.
Lenn, if you want a nice stripped lawn the seat should be over another roller, the wheels however may give you more speed..wink:
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Re: Lawn mower build.
Naw don`t need no stripes but i was wondering how they did that.
Got the motor on the lawn sweeper running, needs a throttle cable and it will be a runner.
Got the motor on the lawn sweeper running, needs a throttle cable and it will be a runner.
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All we need is the engine which looks like Monday.
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Re: Lawn mower build.
Lenn, don't ever take for granted all the swell stuff you know! You really are blessed with mechanical and engineering aptitude. I am in awe!
Re: Lawn mower build.
Thanks Bill, i sure hope it works, the proper speed will be the issue but maybe i`ll get lucky.
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Pitchy....you sure don't let any grass grow under your azz.... ....I'm impressed the most with this project...you visualized it all and turned it into reality. You must keep the hardware store in business with the paint you buy......looks great bro....
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Thanks Six.
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Re: Lawn mower build.
Looks great, Lenn!
Like was said above, you have some serious skills and vision. Can't wait to see her mow.
Like was said above, you have some serious skills and vision. Can't wait to see her mow.
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Re: Lawn mower build.
Still dont see a cup holder or are you waiting until the engine is mounted to check vibrations so your beer doesn't go flat from all the shaking?
Seriously if we were all in Freedom ME we wouldnt need a repair shop!
Cant wait to see you going across the lawn with clippings flying!
Seriously if we were all in Freedom ME we wouldnt need a repair shop!
Cant wait to see you going across the lawn with clippings flying!
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Re: Lawn mower build.
Looking good. You may have to run some aerator spikes on the drive roller for traction.
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Re: Lawn mower build.
Can't wait to hear the report on this running. Like Bill, I'm unsure if those drive wheels will pull it without slipping and creating grooves in the lawn?
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Re: Lawn mower build.
Thanks gents, the drive wheel is the 8 inch dia. 12 inch long drum on the back.
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Classy and Classic. Love the pic with you on board.
If ya had a spare HD45 side-valve motor sitting around, that would be a nice setup too, eh?
If ya had a spare HD45 side-valve motor sitting around, that would be a nice setup too, eh?
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Oh yea that would be classy.
Thanks Grizz.
Thanks Grizz.
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Re: Lawn mower build.
I've got a spare 96" twin cam you can have to go on it. FI and air cleaner is still on it. There is a 5 speed and a nearly new primary for it too. 2010 model with 800 miles on it. Might be a mite too much power but you're sure welcome to it. Esperanza's lookin' over my shoulder and says "we gonna deliver it?" Sure is hot here. Any cooler up there?
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Ron buddy your too kind and a good friend, you`ll have that engine in a bike one of these days.
Your always welcome to come for a visit but still around 80 here but cooler weather coming.
Nice talking with ya.
Your always welcome to come for a visit but still around 80 here but cooler weather coming.
Nice talking with ya.
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Re: Lawn mower build.
Oh wow... that'd be awesome in the golf cart!!!M. M. Wright wrote: ↑Sat Aug 10, 2019 2:46 pm I've got a spare 96" twin cam you can have to go on it. FI and air cleaner is still on it. There is a 5 speed and a nearly new primary for it too. 2010 model with 800 miles on it. Might be a mite too much power but you're sure welcome to it. Esperanza's lookin' over my shoulder and says "we gonna deliver it?" Sure is hot here. Any cooler up there?
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Wow! Good on you. That's an incredible gift, but I can think of no better recipient.M. M. Wright wrote: ↑Sat Aug 10, 2019 2:46 pm I've got a spare 96" twin cam you can have to go on it. FI and air cleaner is still on it. There is a 5 speed and a nearly new primary for it too. 2010 model with 800 miles on it. Might be a mite too much power but you're sure welcome to it. Esperanza's lookin' over my shoulder and says "we gonna deliver it?" Sure is hot here. Any cooler up there?
Wouldn't be a 96B, would it?
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Re: Lawn mower build.
Wish that new engine would come in for Pitchy to finish up the build...my grass is growing fast and I want to keep the "miles" off of the Kubota so I need a spare.---6
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Oh, I see.......NOW I know why you keep telling Pitchy to put on a beer holder cup....it's for YOU! Sheeeeeeeettt, you and I are after the same machine....
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And if i win page 100 i get the Kubota
Don`t even have it done and you guys are giving it away, i`ll have to put it under guard with the piston patrol.
Don`t even have it done and you guys are giving it away, i`ll have to put it under guard with the piston patrol.
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Better yet Six will TRADE you his Kubota for your self propelled reel mower and he owes you some cash!
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Now your talking.
Engine will be here tomorrow sometime Fedex, 70 percent chance for rain so we`ll see what happens.
Engine will be here tomorrow sometime Fedex, 70 percent chance for rain so we`ll see what happens.
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Re: Lawn mower build.
I ran the numbers Pitchy and if I got it right 2000 RPM should give you just under 3 MPH which sounds about perfect to me. The only sketchy part is how much slippage the roller exhibits under power. It may need some cleats to get enough traction. Whatcha think?
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