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Post by notherdigger on Mar 24, 2009 20:58:06 GMT -6
Well I took the plunge today and spent all my money on a new motor for the troy and a used riding lawn mower. Then went home and finally realized that squeal wasn't a slipping belt on my truck but most likely a bad water pump. So I'm blessed twice and cursed once but that's ok cause it ain't like I don't have transportation to work....for now lol. Sure hope that rider is a good one, I'm looking for a little easier life this summer. And a new rototiller(like new) will be so sweet. Have a good day all.
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Post by bscamo on Mar 24, 2009 21:49:18 GMT -6
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Post by jeanette on Mar 24, 2009 23:02:20 GMT -6
we bought a new mower last year, top of the line gravely.. shhh don't tell jerry but i like my old mower better.
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Post by notherdigger on Mar 25, 2009 16:12:38 GMT -6
well it's still getting betterand I must really be getting lazier(is that a word?). I was so sure it was a pumpo I didn't look but today when I see something hanging under the truck I see it is.......a schredded belt, so twelve dollars later I've got a much smaller job to do and all is well for now lol.
I din't know much bout gravely but heard good things bout em, gravely been around for along time I think. Have a good day all.
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Post by bscamo on Mar 25, 2009 21:40:26 GMT -6
COOL!!!!!!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2009 10:24:04 GMT -6
Glad to hear yer truck problem was'nt a biggie and good luck with yer rider  |
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Post by lucy on Mar 27, 2009 0:59:01 GMT -6
Glad to hear the truck problem was just a belt and hope your mower is a dandy!
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Post by notherdigger on Mar 27, 2009 22:11:32 GMT -6
Thanks there Cavey and Lucy, I'm just glad the truck keeps running andhope the same for the rider. It's a 98 but hopefully still has some time left. Had my first big test mowing a yard with healthy, healthy grass, fertilized by three really big dogs and they don't clean it up so the s*#* was flying today lol. Have a good day all. And don't believe what "they" say, I'm telling ya spring is at the door. Yeaaa
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Post by Tonnymonk on Mar 27, 2009 22:14:18 GMT -6
Glad to hear the truck is running and so is the mower, ND! With a little TLC- it will last ya a while!  |
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Post by okie on Mar 28, 2009 6:10:38 GMT -6
Gravely zero turn. Very nice mower! Only problem was the blade belts kept jumping off the pulleys. A new set of guide wheels on the deck solved that problem. Nothing elsa wrong in the last two years of opperation.
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Post by mckenzygirl on Mar 28, 2009 13:06:51 GMT -6
Could of been worst! Our car needs a water pump, and our mechanic can only find a new one for $300.00!  $800.00 total with labor, too much for us! We told him to keep looking for a used one!  |
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Post by notherdigger on Mar 28, 2009 19:55:44 GMT -6
Wow MickyG, that's bad news. We have that kind of mechanic here as well. We only have one and he is way too high, no offence to any mechanics out there but for poor folks like me and many others on this phorum that's absurd to pay twice as much for labor as the part. Course thats why they get the big bucks to do what we don't know how to do or don't have the time but many times its cheaper to buy a different vehicle. You should check out police sales or other auctions. I hear there are big bargains to be had but again its "buyer beware". Good luck and hope you all have a decent day.
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Post by Christy on Mar 28, 2009 23:55:52 GMT -6
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Post by Christy on Mar 29, 2009 10:57:08 GMT -6
my water pump cost 61.99 at autosupermarket..for a new one. "
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to install.... 
An easy challenge seldom yields much gain.....you always harvest more from the difficult ones !
$800.00 total with labor, too much for us! We told him to keep looking for a used one! 
