She turns 20 this year

[Yadkin]

Still going strong.

[Patsgarage]

I don't think that is the red snapper pic most of us want.

[Mike Mercury]

http://www.quickmeme.com/img/fc/fc295cf4d20b1bc9674697aa9e5cb15c1905e10bb2f352321e2d1c536a638ad5.jpg

[Tikiman]

Nice snapper.

[Don Rickles]

I see again, you over engineered that exterior wall, with that stack of 7+/- studs...must be holding up a 40 ton load?:confused5:

[slewfoot]

Still going strong.

She needs a man

[Craig]

How do you know it’s a girl?

[slewfoot]

How do you know it’s a girl?

Stick his fingers where they don't belong and he gets bit. :D

[Yadkin]

She needs a man

I take care of her very well. :D

[Yadkin]

I see again, you over engineered that exterior wall, with that stack of 7+/- studs...must be holding up a 40 ton load?:confused5:

Sheet carrier storage. :Jeff '79:

[Yadkin]

http://www.quickmeme.com/img/fc/fc295cf4d20b1bc9674697aa9e5cb15c1905e10bb2f352321e2d1c536a638ad5.jpg

Doesn't show up on my screen. :(

[MikeB]

Still going strong.

Nice facing on the storage shelf, brother. :seasix:

I can rarely find what I'm looking for :willy:
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[Yadkin]

Nice facing on the storage shelf, brother. :seasix:

I can rarely find what I'm looking for :willy:
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Cheesum Crow, brutha, buy yourself some shelves and get organized. Costco has the heavy duty chrome ones on sale this week. :seasix:

[GTOguy]

Still going strong.

The cool thing is, I'll bet when you bought it 20 years ago, you looked exactly the same as you do now. And acted the same, too. I call that a win. :)

[MikeB]

If you're looking for a replacement...

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[Yadkin]

I noticed that it was getting loud, so a new muffler from Jack's Small Engines.

[WydGlydJim]

I had a nice red snapper........yes the mowing kind, and I long loaned it to my Mom, when hers went kaput. (I was using a rider) She was having the neighbor kid mow her grass........when she moved, instead of giving it back to me, since I could still use it around things, she sold it in a garage sell for $25.............

:banghead:

[higgyburners]

thread of the year contender ...:yesnod:

[vettemed]

This thread mows.

[A/E]

Where's all the Electric Mower guys wanting to . . .

Drag Race yer 7 HP Powered Red Snapper ?

[RMVette]

Still going strong.

I have a two cycle Toro that's almost 40 years old and I still use it!

[GTOguy]

I noticed that it was getting loud, so a new muffler from Jack's Small Engines.

How come Big Bob never posts 'small project' threads like this? Only animated clips from 70-year-old cartoons showing chickens beating dogs with planks.
WTF?

Keep us updated on progress with your Snapper. :seasix:

[Yadkin]

How come Big Bob never posts 'small project' threads like this? Only animated clips from 70-year-old cartoons showing chickens beating dogs with planks.
WTF?

Keep us updated on progress with your Snapper. :seasix:

The Blob doesn't have a life worth posting about. That's why he's got a hardon for those that do. :Jeff '79:

[Onebadcad]

I would like me some 20-year old snapper,,,

[KenHorse]

Went electric last year. We'll see how long it makes it :dance:

[Big bob]

The Blob doesn't have a life worth posting about. That's why he's got a hardon for those that do. :Jeff '79:


I am glad you find replacement of a 20 year old lawnmower muffler a life changing experience. Nothing but the best for mowing your virgin forest lot.:seasix:



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[GTOguy]

I am glad you find replacement of a 20 year old lawnmower muffler a life changing experience. Nothing but the best for mowing your virgin forest lot.:seasix:



103925

Good Morning, Large Robert! And may you have a very nice day.:cert:

[Big bob]

I can't compete with Yadkin’s follies but should have a self driving boat soon.:leaving:


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[GixxerBill RIP]

I am glad you find replacement of a 20 year old lawnmower muffler a life changing experience. Nothing but the best for mowing your virgin forest lot.:seasix:



103925

Yes indeed this is where we are supposed to be amazed at the oh so wonderful highly skilled engineer Yaddy that possesses the knowledge of how to change the complex muffler on a small engine. Everyone give Yaddy a pat on the back for a job well done!

[Big bob]

Yes indeed this is where we are supposed to be amazed at the oh so wonderful highly skilled engineer Yaddy that possesses the knowledge of how to change the complex muffler on a small engine. Everyone give Yaddy a pat on the back for a job well done!


Don't you think you're jumping the gun a bit. The muffler is still in the box. That's what makes Yadkin entertaining the way he finds a way to **** up the simplest things.:waiting:

[GixxerBill RIP]

Don't you think you're jumping the gun a bit. The muffler is still in the box. That's what makes Yadkin entertaining the way he finds a way to **** up the simplest things.:waiting:

20 year old lawnmower what are the odds Yaddy’s next post will be about removing broken off bolts in a cylinder head? :lol:

[Onebadcad]

Went electric last year. We'll see how long it makes it :dance:

I fell over in my office, blasphemy, what is next, trade in the C7 for one of those telsas??

[GTOguy]

Yes indeed this is where we are supposed to be amazed at the oh so wonderful highly skilled engineer Yaddy that possesses the knowledge of how to change the complex muffler on a small engine. Everyone give Yaddy a pat on the back for a job well done!

As a well-established Sigma Male, Yadkin isn't looking for a pat on the back by anyone. He is fully aware of his own high value and has no insecurities or doubts about his own substantial self-worth. As a Sigma, he is merely sharing with us his current small projects around the house for the sake of sharing and making pleasant conversation. :)

[KenHorse]

I fell over in my office, blasphemy, what is next, trade in the C7 for one of those telsas??

Nah, I'm gonna holdout for a CorVolt.

Seriously though, I replaced my gas powered one because I got tired of having to tear down the carb twice a season to clean all the crap out of the bowl and jets (thanks to ethanol). And it always required it when I'd head out to mow the lawn and, after not being able to start it, I had to take time for the cleaning.

I was leery at first about electric but I have to say, it's been great. 2 batteries, rapid charger (only needed more than 1 battery for the first cut of the season when the grass was really long and kinda wet), self-propelled and plenty of power for my lawn.

[Aerovette]

Nice little snapper.

[GTOguy]

Nice little snapper.

I keep telling these guys that Yadkin's life is squared away and dialed in. And here's just more proof of that.

Can you say 'winning'? :cert:

[Onebadcad]

Nice little snapper.

I know what you are up to,,,

[Onebadcad]

I keep telling these guys that Yadkin's life is squared away and dialed in. And here's just more proof of that.

Can you say 'winning'? :cert:

He drinks cheap champagne,,, or whatever the hell that was?!?!?

[dvarapala]

Nah, I'm gonna holdout for a CorVolt.

:funniest:

A.K.A. the e-Ray. :lol:

[GTOguy]

He drinks cheap champagne,,, or whatever the hell that was?!?!?

He drinks Proper Twelve, and IIRC, Evan Williams. So do I. I'd gladly hoist a glass with the Yad Man. :cert: And you too, Caddy.

[KenHorse]

My electric is a Snapper (made by B & S believe it or not).

What do I win?

[Vandelay Industries]

My electric is a Snapper (made by B & S believe it or not).

What do I win?

B&S bought Snapper some time ago, so very believable.:yesnod:

[Swany00]

a muffler....sheesh, shoulda straight piped that bitch to show your neighbors who the boss is

[GixxerBill RIP]

a muffler....sheesh, shoulda straight piped that bitch to show your neighbors who the boss is

No worries with Yaddy's track record of ****ing up even the simplest projects this mower will be straight piped yo!

[KenHorse]

B&S bought Snapper some time ago, so very believable.:yesnod:

Just weird seeing the B & S name on an electric motor :lol:

[Aerovette]

I know what you are up to,,,

Somebody picked up what I was putting down. :seasix:

[Yadkin]

I am glad you find replacement of a 20 year old lawnmower muffler a life changing experience. Nothing but the best for mowing your virgin forest lot.:seasix:


Gosh you're dumb. Only an idiot would mow Pennsylvania sedge and wildflowers. :Jeff '79:

[Vandelay Industries]

Just weird seeing the B & S name on an electric motor :lol:

I know, right?

I was a dealer for Briggs and snapper (among others), and IIRC, b&s was just getting into 120v electric motors about the time I got out of the industry. That was in the late 90s.

[Big bob]

Gosh you're dumb. Only an idiot would mow Pennsylvania sedge and wildflowers. :Jeff '79:


Coming from my comic relief that thinks that is virgin forest. How could I possibly know what you have planted? :yaddy:

If you can't control a push mower why do you have it? Kind of like that chainsaw that was to heavy. Are you waiting for the BD to do it?

Thank you so much for all the laughs your ignorance and incompetence brings.:hurray:


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[Vandelay Industries]

She turns 20 this year

What date? :waiting:

[Yadkin]

Coming from my comic relief that thinks that is virgin forest. How could I possibly know what you have planted?

Your stupidity knows know bounds. The two lots on either side of my house lot, which I purchased recently, are virgin forest. That means that no man has planted anything there, ever. The sedge grows wild. :Jeff '79:

[Yadkin]

Taken down and cleaning. Sorry to disappoint, but every screw came out without issue.

[LATB]

Your stupidity knows know bounds. The two lots on either side of my house lot, which I purchased recently, are virgin forest. That means that no man has planted anything there, ever. The sedge grows wild. :Jeff '79:

If never timbered there must be some massive legacy trees.

[Yadkin]

If never timbered there must be some massive legacy trees.
Not so much. Near the summit the winds do a lot of damage, then the very active parasitic plants take over, driven by all the moisture. You may recall me having to take down the Big Ugly (https://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133898&highlight=hobit) a while back.

[Big bob]

Your stupidity knows know bounds. The two lots on either side of my house lot, which I purchased recently, are virgin forest. That means that no man has planted anything there, ever. The sedge grows wild. :Jeff '79:

You have confirmed your ignorance. :seasix:

[tjfontaine]

My TORO must be about 25+ ... works great but in our new place I hired the son of the former owner to mow my lawn. I have other stuff I'd prefer to do and my knees are thankful.

[Bill]

She needs a man

How do you know it’s a girl?

Stick his fingers where they don't belong and he gets bit. :D

I mean, I can't really argue; logic checks out.

[higgyburners]

Your stupidity knows know bounds. The two lots on either side of my house lot, which I purchased recently, are virgin forest. That means that no man has planted anything there, ever. The sedge grows wild. :Jeff '79:
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:rofl:

[Yadkin]

Rent free, Himey. :Jeff '79:

[higgyburners]

Rent free, Himey. :Jeff '79:

Bold Claim Egghead...for that to be considered true, one would require your proof of said claim.

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[Yadkin]

Cleaned up and together again.

Since I have her on the operating table, I've decided to fix the the front wheels, which have gotten sloppy. The axle is a 1/2" fixed shaft and the "bearings" are the ID of the plastic wheels. I ordered bronze bushings from McMaster Carr and they should be here on Monday.

The wheels have worn to just under 5/8" so I ordered 5/8" OD bushings. I'll drill out the plastic to 5/8" and press the bushings in. May need to glue.

[higgyburners]

Cleaned up and together again.

Since I have her on the operating table, I've decided to fix the the front wheels, which have gotten sloppy. The axle is a 1/2" fixed shaft and the "bearings" are the ID of the plastic wheels. I ordered bronze bushings from McMaster Carr and they should be here on Monday.

The wheels have worn to just under 5/8" so I ordered 5/8" OD bushings. I'll drill out the plastic to 5/8" and press the bushings in. May need to glue.

$24 on amazon for 2. Why go through the hassle Egghead? You get two new wheels no drilling no glue. Let me answer for you because you will not be honest. I as most Engineers overthink things and think I cant do it better. :yesnod:

FWI...... McMaster-Carr is usually more expensive than most places if you are trying to save money or have a low nut.

[Yadkin]

$24 on amazon for 2. Why go through the hassle Egghead? You get two new wheels no drilling no glue. Let me answer for you because you will not be honest. I as most Engineers overthink things and think I cant do it better. :yesnod:

Amazon has shit for sizing items like this. McMaster's has detailed search algorithms, even provides CAD details, and less than $4/ each with $11 shipping. Cheaper than new wheels- last time I looked the OEM's were no longer available. And unbeknown to you, Himey, wannabee engineer, bronze will last far longer than plastic. :Jeff '79:

Gosh, you're dumb. :Jeff '79:

[higgyburners]

Amazon has shit for sizing items like this. McMaster's has detailed search algorithms, even provides CAD details, and less than $4/ each with $11 shipping. Cheaper than new wheels- last time I looked the OEM's were no longer available. And unbeknown to you, Himey, wannabee engineer, bronze will last far longer than plastic. :Jeff '79:

Gosh, you're dumb. :Jeff '79:
1. found it in a couple of minutes
2. $24 for two stock wheels and the benefit of new wheels.
3. Fixed income...play me a tune fiddle boy:waiting:
4. No shit sherlock...you going for another 50 years on that mower...Heads up plastic and seals will be your problem not the wheels. Is it a family heirloom :waiting:

You left this out of my post:waiting:

FWI...... McMaster-Carr is usually more expensive than most places if you are trying to save money or have a low nut.

[Yadkin]

1. found it in a couple of minutes
2. $24 for two stock wheels and the benefit of new wheels.
3. Fixed income...play me a tune fiddle boy:waiting:
4. No shit sherlock...you going for another 50 years on that mower...Heads up plastic and seals will be your problem not the wheels. Is it a family heirloom :waiting:

You left this out of my post:waiting:

FWI...... McMaster-Carr is usually more expensive than most places if you are trying to save money or have a low nut.
No links? I wonder why. :Jeff '79:

[BRUIZER]

Nah, I'm gonna holdout for a CorVolt.

Seriously though, I replaced my gas powered one because I got tired of having to tear down the carb twice a season to clean all the crap out of the bowl and jets (thanks to ethanol). And it always required it when I'd head out to mow the lawn and, after not being able to start it, I had to take time for the cleaning.

I was leery at first about electric but I have to say, it's been great. 2 batteries, rapid charger (only needed more than 1 battery for the first cut of the season when the grass was really long and kinda wet), self-propelled and plenty of power for my lawn.

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A little pricey, but worth it.

[higgyburners]

No links? I wonder why. :Jeff '79:

Keep wondering Formunda...Chew on that for a minute. :kick:

[Yadkin]

Keep wondering Formunda...Chew on that for a minute. :kick:

https://media.tenor.com/zj9qIeK1TlIAAAAM/wesley-crusher-joking.gif

[GTOguy]

:waiting:

[Yadkin]

Bushings came in today and I installed them.

Cleaned up the axles and dry-fit the bushings. Note that this will offset the wheels the width of the shoulder.

Used a step drill to center a 5/8" hole in the plastic wheel. Drilled out the remainder with a 5/8" Forstner bit. Used a large Forstner to machine down the outside of the wheel to make up for the bronze shoulder.

[MadInNc]

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[Yadkin]

I was organizing my garage and found the receipt for this mower. I was wrong- not 20 years old only 17. Paid $699 plus take on August 2, 2007.

[Vette40th]

I noticed that it was getting loud, so a new muffler from Jack's Small Engines.

Drill a hole in mod? I hear that does wonders..

[Rikki Z-06]

Bushings came in today and I installed them.

Cleaned up the axles and dry-fit the bushings. Note that this will offset the wheels the width of the shoulder.

Used a step drill to center a 5/8" hole in the plastic wheel. Drilled out the remainder with a 5/8" Forstner bit. Used a large Forstner to machine down the outside of the wheel to make up for the bronze shoulder.


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[MadInNc]

I was organizing my garage and found the receipt for this mower. I was wrong- not 20 years old only 17. Paid $699 plus take on August 2, 2007.

Sucker. It better last another 50 yrs. Who in their right mind pays $700 for a gas RWD B&S lawnmower, 17 yrs ago :rofl:

Ya could have bought a real Ranger truck for that price :rofl:

[Yadkin]

Sucker. It better last another 50 yrs. Who in their right mind pays $700 for a gas RWD B&S lawnmower, 17 yrs ago :rofl:

Ya could have bought a real Ranger truck for that price :rofl:

Someone who wants quality. Retail was $799. It's a cast aluminum deck, professional model designed for both the US and European markets. It has a three speed transmission with steel gears, not a simple friction wheel like a residential style mower. Parts are still available.

My "big box store" mower that I had before, same engine, cost me $300 and lasted five years before parts in the RWD broke. Parts were unavailable.

Do I need to do the math for you or can you visualize that yourself? :Jeff '79:

[higgyburners]

Why do you feel the need to revive this 4 month old thread ...your lawnmower bushings don't "cut" it for us anymore...we need new material that we can ridicule. :yesnod:

[Yadkin]

Why do you feel the need to revive this 4 month old thread ...your lawnmower bushings don't "cut" it for us anymore...we need new material that we can ridicule. :yesnod:

Because you have no life of your own. How sad. :Jeff '79:

[Tikiman]

Amazon has shit for sizing items like this. McMaster's has detailed search algorithms, even provides CAD details, and less than $4/ each with $11 shipping. Cheaper than new wheels- last time I looked the OEM's were no longer available. And unbeknown to you, Himey, wannabee engineer, bronze will last far longer than plastic. :Jeff '79:

Gosh, you're dumb. :Jeff '79:

Oil impregnated bearing bronze for the win. :thumbs:

[Mick]

Someone who wants quality. Retail was $799. It's a cast aluminum deck, professional model designed for both the US and European markets. It has a three speed transmission with steel gears, not a simple friction wheel like a residential style mower. Parts are still available.

My "big box store" mower that I had before, same engine, cost me $300 and lasted five years before parts in the RWD broke. Parts were unavailable.

Do I need to do the math for you or can you visualize that yourself? :Jeff '79:

I have a Toro "recycler" that I got at Home Depot for about $350. The "personal pace system" wore out and shit the bed after 6 seasons. I got all the parts I needed for $50, so I rebuilt it. That was now 6 years ago, and the self propel is beat again.

I'm wondering if Bidenflation has increased the price of parts to over $100, in which case I'll have to decide between spending the time and money to rebuild it again on a 12 year old mower, or just get a new one.

[GTOguy]

Amazon has shit for sizing items like this. McMaster's has detailed search algorithms, even provides CAD details, and less than $4/ each with $11 shipping. Cheaper than new wheels- last time I looked the OEM's were no longer available. And unbeknown to you, Himey, wannabee engineer, bronze will last far longer than plastic. :Jeff '79:

Gosh, you're dumb. :Jeff '79:

:iagree:

Great job on the repair, Yadkin. The Cheeto eaters are just jelly because they can't pour water out of a boot. :seasix:

[JRD77VET]

56 years young and still running like a top.

1968 Cub Cadet 125
Hydrostatic drive
42" cast iron ends deck