Not sure, but judging by the sludge in the gas tank, I'd say well into double digits.
Unwrapped about a pound of electrical tape off the wiring harness this morning. Not sure how the thing didn't burn to the ground...
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Being an adult sux sometimes...
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Not sure, but judging by the sludge in the gas tank, I'd say well into double digits.
Unwrapped about a pound of electrical tape off the wiring harness this morning. Not sure how the thing didn't burn to the ground...
Looks like it tried. Just didn't have enough battery.
Plus 1 on the hydraulics. 
Well done Paul!
Dammit, I’m comin’ over!
Pete
BTW, I spoke with the previous owner yesterday, he said the last time he was sure it ran was 2006.
Well that's not THAT bad!
Wiring fixed, everything new, added a fuse, works good. Doesn't appear to be charging but that's a problem for another day. Likely the generator needs some love.
Hydraulics work but beaucoup leaks and fluid looks like chocolate milk where it's leaking out of the cylinders. Water in the oil for sure. No problem, drain it all out anyway. Cylinders will need to be kitted, all the hose connections will need to be cleaned, sealed and tightened.
Scared me for a bit, the control setup is different than I've seen before. Two valves sticking out of the body. I at first assumed that the top one was "UP" and the bottom one was "DOWN". Nope. Nothing happening. Rut-ro...
I had taken the lever off as part of the disassembly to get to the trans and I remembered it had two rods operated by one handle. Hmmmmmmm...I wonder... Yup, BINGO. "UP" is pull out the top valve and push in the bottom, "DOWN" is pull out the bottom valve and push in the top.
Whew...
Hydraulics work but beaucoup leaks and fluid looks like chocolate milk where it's leaking out of the cylinders. Water in the oil for sure. No problem, drain it all out anyway. Cylinders will need to be kitted, all the hose connections will need to be cleaned, sealed and tightened.
Scared me for a bit, the control setup is different than I've seen before. Two valves sticking out of the body. I at first assumed that the top one was "UP" and the bottom one was "DOWN". Nope. Nothing happening. Rut-ro...
I had taken the lever off as part of the disassembly to get to the trans and I remembered it had two rods operated by one handle. Hmmmmmmm...I wonder... Yup, BINGO. "UP" is pull out the top valve and push in the bottom, "DOWN" is pull out the bottom valve and push in the top.
Whew...
This is really neat DE - can’t wait to hear and see it go clanking across the Maine landscape!
Pete
Pete
hehehehehehe....
Okay, how'd you get into the Top Secret No Gurlz He-Man Laboratory? Thinking maybe a poodle as a guard dog was a mistake...
Found some more presents when I drained the transmission.
Right side final drive off, wasn't too difficult. Got started on the clutch pack but I have to knock off early today to go help a friend.
Rusty roller bearings?
Needs wire wheels!
You're really hustling along.
You're really hustling along.
One day, I'll tell y'all how much I hate cowz, and why.
woman's only got 3 % more brains that Cowz. (wait for it)
I love cows. I have one of their valves in my aorta... 
Hey look what I found....
