Recent content by johnjk

Rolled 1000 hrs on the B1700. May have to burn a cigar in her honor later. Time to look up all the pampering she needs for this milestone. First, 3 hrs of hard mowing. Finally dry enough to get all the trails minus the woods opened.

Sat down and looked for a pump rebuild kit. I can get one for 10 bucks more than the pump costs as a complete unit. I may save the motor for a future project but the pump end is not worth rebuilding

I must be living good. The replacement pump fit with no modifications. The input/output nipples were the correct size and the mounting holes lined up perfectly. I need to go buy a lottery ticket. This pump is super quiet compared to the original unit. I will probably see if I can get a pump...

Permethrin. I buy it in bulk and mix as I use it

Well it started off good. Got the tick rig set up and full but no pump. Runs but no sucking. Took it apart and probably could rebuild if I could get parts. Off to Rural King. At least they have them on the shelf. Tick day is now Sunday since it is 87 with 95% humidity.

Simple dinner. Grilled salmon with a hosin glaze, bok choy and asparagus oiled and grilled with s&p and a side of coconut rice

Originally it was free and get it running but the daughter got involved and now they want 3800-4500 for it. I hope they get what they want out of it. It sure isn’t coming from me

Hopped on the 1700 at 8 and mowed for 2 hrs. Got the 3200 out and cleaned all the river rock the landscaper dumped on the driveway. Kids forgot the tarp on the first load. That took an hour. Inside cooling down now.

Dayton OH air show is this weekend. Not sure what we may see going home when it’s done.

Well I made an offer based on my research of a non runner with an unknown transmission. They are emotionally attached and want over 4x my offer. They look at it and see their father and grandfather driving it and riding on it as a child with them. I see a machine that has not run in 13 yrs, an...

Quick trip out of the barn to haul all the garden trimmings the wife did today while I was at work. I love the sound of the B3200. More rain coming in so back inside and time to enjoy a margarita while we watch the storms roll in

The oil in the tranny and engine looks great. Nice color and clear BUT is that because all garbage precipitated out in the last 12 years she sat? I gave my wife’s aunt my offer and we’ll see what happens.

I may have to bite the bullet and do a few passes with the land plane in the rain. Plus side there won’t be any dust

I use my quick hitch for that exact reason. I can easily pick the trailer, move it and set it back down. No cranking the stand up and down

Well I thought it was done and she opened up. Time to hide more. My cigar was getting wet. Put down close to .5”. Done mowing