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Old 09-01-2018, 02:37 PM
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So what's your longest running project in regards to fixing up a Cadet? I don't mean something simple like needing to put a tube in a tire because you had to add air twice all season, I'm talking that essentially dead machine that needs so much work you can't use it. Fencerow finds you dumped in the yard do not count, you have to have started working on it and have spent some $$$$ for parts.
Mine is a 2284 that has resided here for almost 2 full seasons. I did mow a little last year but had to quit due to a blown out muffler and BAD deck bearings--That sucker was louder than jumbo jet taking off. I finally got the muffler on and the deck is in a million pcs---pretty close anyway. I think now there are only 6 bolts left in the deck--gonna need the hot wrench for them.
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Old 09-01-2018, 03:04 PM
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Mine has to be the Viking, I got it last year after it had been left for dead and left to sit for several years. I'm currently using it to mow with just to work out any issues that might pop up and plan to pull it apart for paint come winter, I hope to have it all done for red power roundup next year since it will be in PA. Here's two pics of how it looked when I brought it home and one of how it looks now.
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Old 09-01-2018, 03:25 PM
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My Dads 122 has been waiting for 25 years in the shed.
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Dad's 122 w/42" cast deck, spring assist, lights,weights, rear lift
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50C deck converted to an A with front wheels
44C deck converted to an A with front wheels.
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My Dads 122 has been waiting for 25 years in the shed.
Whats the hold up?
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Whats the hold up?
Maybe it's the humidity....
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Maybe it's the humidity....
25yrs is a long time to delay a project due to humidity.
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Whats the hold up?
He is waiting for it to morph into a wideframe,, so it can be used with the snow blade that is setting next to it,,,









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Been working on a 317 Deere for nearly a year now. It currently runs. Matter of fact I was just using it.... but you have to add oil before you run the gas tank dry.
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Whats the hold up?
When the engine blew we were poor. That changed but we built a house, kids, etc. Now retired and I did find a replacement motor and put it in with a new clutch and driveshaft. Drove it around a few times last year and then back in the shed. Got another engine that will get rebuilt. Deciding whether to restore or keep the patina.
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Dad's 122 w/42" cast deck, spring assist, lights,weights, rear lift
1250 w/hydraulic lift, lights,weights, spring assist.
50C deck converted to an A with front wheels
44C deck converted to an A with front wheels.
QA-36A
42" blade
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When the engine blew we were poor. That changed but we built a house, kids, etc. Now retired and I did find a replacement motor and put it in with a new clutch and driveshaft. Drove it around a few times last year and then back in the shed. Got another engine that will get rebuilt. Deciding whether to restore or keep the patina.
You built a house, raised kids and retired within 25 years?

I'm close to 40 and my dad is still working..... it will take me longer than 25 years to raise all mine, lol
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