Let's see how much I can get done on my new Mac tomorrow. Might stay up late in the shop? I am going for better than factory. Now if only I could find a 36" or 42" roller rose bar... LOL Probably going to end up with a big hard nose. Saw a two man bar on a super 55? Might be able to "borrow" that.... LOL I have to admit it looked pretty damn stupid. :redface:
Sure is quiet in here....do I need to start a fight?
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BigDaddyR
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Lots o gass. Like you:msp_biggrin:
Don't let randymac hear you say that... LOL
The later ones sucked. The old ones were great. No comparison between a super 55 and a damn mini mac.
No wonder I can't get started ! Full of GAS ! :msp_w00t:
Been popping off purdy often tonight ! :msp_rolleyes:
BigDaddyR
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Strike out #2 on a splitter. Found one on CL about an hour away. Huskee 22 Ton asking $750. Paint was faded, stored outside but with a tarp so that was okay. Took the wife to go look at it. Found out they left the old gas in it every year and just pumped it through with the new gas with the primer each year until it would run.
Started almost on 1st pull then wouldn't stay running. Would stay running but was surging. Probably the bad gas. Check the oil, it's moisture impregnated, almost creamy. Looked to be about 6-8 years old. Pump sounded like it was whining. Probably needed filter and new fluid. Spark plug had never been changed.
Based on this I offer $500 cash and I'll do the maintenance and tune it up. It wasn't the prettiest but would do. Owner didn't even counter, just said they would take it to their brother and get it "running right" and then try to sell it. I wasn't begging to try to buy and unmaintained machine.
Was I way out in left field are to do people think these things are made of gold? Grrrr.
Buying new at TSC is starting to look real good. I think I can find the extra.
Started almost on 1st pull then wouldn't stay running. Would stay running but was surging. Probably the bad gas. Check the oil, it's moisture impregnated, almost creamy. Looked to be about 6-8 years old. Pump sounded like it was whining. Probably needed filter and new fluid. Spark plug had never been changed.
Based on this I offer $500 cash and I'll do the maintenance and tune it up. It wasn't the prettiest but would do. Owner didn't even counter, just said they would take it to their brother and get it "running right" and then try to sell it. I wasn't begging to try to buy and unmaintained machine.
Was I way out in left field are to do people think these things are made of gold? Grrrr.
Buying new at TSC is starting to look real good. I think I can find the extra.
I have grown to like the look of them. The pioneers and PMs (canadien) were amazingly syled and proportioned. The McCullochs may have been more brick shaped, but to me they just look plain MEEN.
I guess a car comparison would be a 1959 Cadillac vs an AM General. One is almost a piece of art, and just makes most others look ugly. The other is just plain MEEN.
BigDaddyR
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I tell you since going low carb I don't hardly ever pop off anymore. Works for me. Figure you probably do enough for both of us esp if the missus makes beans for you.
I make enough gas for this whole thread !! :msp_w00t:
Don't think I would give 500 for it ! LOL Maybe 300 ?
BigDaddyR
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I just don't know how he thinks he's getting $750 for it. Even running good maybe worth only $600-650 to me when I can get a new on for $1000 with my sons military discount. Guess that's why some of them are on there forever.
BigDaddyR
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Apparently they don't do a military discount anymore but maybe they'd be willing to discount some. Don't know unless you ask.
jimdad07
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CL is getting to be crazy. Everybody thinks they have gold, even worse when the economy is bad. Ask Jimmy about the arse holes on CL.
I don't even look there any more. Saw prices are just plain nuts around here !
BigDaddyR
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I'm going to go play in the shop where I'll be the only Ahole in there:msp_biggrin: Maybe try to get the craptsman back together and figure out how to route the broken throttle cable that I'll have to rig. LOL. Or maybe try to spark test the Ryobi weed wacker, or clean the fuel tank on the Mac 10-10, or try to pressure test my 365. Hmmm.
Check back in before I head to bed.
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