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Hi Norm I have a 1970 Bolens Husky 1886 with a Kohler horizontal 2 cyclinder. Trouble getting spark when I turn key on I have 12v to +side of coil. When I turn to start no power to coil. Only get a spark to points and plugs just when I go fron off to on . Condenser and points attached to - side of coil
Hey Norman, I have really been missing watching your updated videos. You have been an inspiration to me to have a go at my own little project. Nice to see your handy work with the Cub is working great for you. Thanks
Hey Norm Great video! I think those are properly termed “planetary” gears or cluster! I’m wondering why you don’t pressure wash off a lot of the built up debris, grease & dirt before starting? The air is the next best thing but should also be done outside before bringing the tractor into the shop! At least that’s my approach when possible! I’d really enjoy hearing your take on this as you do a lot of work on these and I respect your opinion!! Thanks Lee
Hi, I just saw your commercial on RU-vid. I’m not interested in what you have to offer but I would like to thank you because it gave me an idea that’s gonna be useful for me. Have a great day bye
Thought I should point out. The fittings you welded to your reservoir are malleable cast iron, not steel. The welding heat makes them extremely brittle. A better option is to weld a short pipe nipple, then screw the fitting on to the thread Great job so far though.
@@Isavetractors This happens due to expansion. You can amplify this reaction by cooling the area first and then heating the surrounding area of the bolt.
The industry built some good quality tractors once they got going, theres something about them old designs that make them really interesting and desirable sort
Norman, Years ago I had the pleasure to print your Catalog for you. I realized I havent seen a video from you recently. (Turns out recently is two years ago lol) Hope all is well. I look forward to hopefully seeing an update one day on the fleet of tractors :)
I do! My business took over all of my time, and what I had left was for my family. I am gearing back up to make videos again though! Slower process this time around though. I've got some real cool stuff to share.
You sure made it look easy brother. I did my first 12" tire repair with this tool by adding an inner tube to an old tubeless from my 1999 Murray lawn tractor. Took me over an hour. I learned a few things but what I didn't expect was after I pumped it up the valve stem slowly receeded inside the rim and vanished while I was reaching for the valve cap. Why me?
This is the best instructional video on wireing a tractor ever, now I actually understand how it works and how to do it. All the others I seen were not helpful at all. They just assume we know more than we do, whereas u start completely from basic and explain everything so well.
What do you set the high n idle screws to to get a rough start, I bought one with carb already messed with and can't for the life of me get a starting point
Hi Norman, I'm about to close on 10 acres of brushy land down east. I want a midsize affordable vintage tractor... With loader bucket, backhoe attachment, and post hole digger attachment. What are the best models and years to seek for this need? We'll be clearing, adding driveway and foot paths, digging for construction of outbuildings, and building a small home, and we'll have a small number of farm animals. It would be nice if it had enough power/ torque to move boat trailers and loaded carts of compost around the property.
For you, you would want to consider a larger tractor than a garden tractor. Something around 2 tons (4,000 lbs) would be great for you. And then get a smaller garden tractor for the smaller areas.
@@Isavetractors thanks Norman. After learning more, I'm thinking a Ford 3000 or 4000 or a Allis D14 or D15 might be the right size. Is that the size you're thinking of?
Best video ive found great job im going to recommend this video when i start making tutorial videos working on mowers for my small engine side of my business and for sharing videos of my craftsman lt1000 project as i work on it and modify it into a utv lawn tractor that i plan to use as a second source of transportation around town besides bike riding and another more Ambitious project down the road
Hi Norman could you help me I have a John Deere 300 garden tractor I want to get a snow blower for it but before I do I want to know how to put it on can you help me ????
