Talntedmrgreen Posted May 20, 2014 Posted May 20, 2014 I recently acquired this machine in a lot I purchased out of NY. It was the machine that caught my eye initially, and the primary reason I tried to make things work and get them home. I was skeptical, but hopeful, having only a couple cell phone pics from someone who knew little to nothing about their deceased Father's tractors. I was told he father had most of the tractors running the year or two before, when attending tractor shows.Here are the pictures I was given. Looked good enough to me! I like to use a mild detergent mixed with hot water in a spray bottle, spray on, let soak, then blast the grime off with the garden hose. It works well to lightly clean without streaking or damaging paint. She spruced up quit well! The tractor runs and drives like new...it's really a sweetheart. I really like the feel of the Vickers hydro's, and this one may be the strongest I have had. The best part...no leaks The engine fired right up with fuel and a battery. Tons of crap puked out the exhaust, and burned off, stinking up my garage. There was the beginnings of a mouse house in the upper shroud, and definitly a nest of sorts in the muffler outlet. All the fluids look good, but I'll change out the motor oil for peace of mind. I have rear lift to add to this, and alreasy swapped out the boat seat for a low back Michigan seat. This one will be in LaPorte for sure ^
farmtoybuilder Posted May 20, 2014 Posted May 20, 2014 Great find! It cleaned up nice. Some owners spent more time cleaning then mowing. I'm not one of them! Our mowing tractor and mower is lucky to get cleaned-washed off a few times a year. Do oil and grease them though!
Talntedmrgreen Posted May 20, 2014 Author Posted May 20, 2014 quote:Originally posted by shovelheadLooks great Josh,..is it a keeper or flipper?8D id="quote">id="quote">Been on my list a long time....shes a keeper666
Brettw Posted May 20, 2014 Posted May 20, 2014 Nice condition and a nice tractor, no question, but I gotta say: I see the seat pan and upside down grill assembly, and the whole rear end / bevel gear box assemblies, and certainly some dash and steering and foot pedal components that are obvious to Simplicity. And it almost looks like a FDT front frame and an RBT rear setup, along with components that are not something I recognize as off the shelf from Simplicity. It kinda reminds me of that Johnny Cash song "One Piece at a Time". )
fishnwiz Posted May 20, 2014 Posted May 20, 2014 Sweeeeeet! That one is a no brainer...I would have been all over that beauty queen. It is almost to nice to use. Brett I need to take you along with me on my tractor hunting trips. Your knowledge base and eye for detail is beyond reproach. Between you and Blt..if I ever get stuck with an issue with any of my tractors, all I have to do is get the problem tractor onto my trailer and show up in your driveways with a cooler of cold beer!
Talntedmrgreen Posted May 20, 2014 Author Posted May 20, 2014 Theres a lot of Pt Washington parts in there, but many components are unique. The frame is actually very different from an fdt frame. The orientation is the same, but thats about it. The machine is more or less a 3300 series from the bgb back. Same seat pan, hydro etc. They alter the drawbar and rear lift to have slightly different dimensions. The dash, hood, gas tank and battey tray are all unique. Im not sure on the steering, lift assembly and front axle. I thought I had heard they share some similarities with the AC 300/400's. My T16S is the late variety and has a different front axle and mule all together.
Brettw Posted May 20, 2014 Posted May 20, 2014 quote:Between you and Blt..if I ever get stuck with an issue with any of my tractors, all I have to do is get the problem tractor onto my trailer and show up in your driveways with a cooler of cold beer!id="quote">id="quote"> Mark, if Bob and I can't figure it out, I know for a fact we can help you with cooler of cold beer. )
fishnwiz Posted May 20, 2014 Posted May 20, 2014 You don't get the beer until AFTER the problem is fixed!
Talntedmrgreen Posted May 25, 2014 Author Posted May 25, 2014 Let the twins out to play a bit today. I sure love the Homelite blue. You can also see some of the differences in the late vs early AC/Homelite front ends.I may have to find a Twin Twenty....
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