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Subject: Re: ZSmachines's Craftsman Rally mower October 1st 2014, 11:39 am
Ha YEp I do. My fronts are actually the ones that 1997 Murray was gonna use on his craftsman build! I am gonna try and post some pics too, but I don't know if I c am from my iPod...
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Subject: Re: ZSmachines's Craftsman Rally mower October 5th 2014, 12:02 am
So I was wondering if any of you guys knew any tips and tricks to making a ton of power with an Oppy. Anything helps, as I really don't know how to make power. And also kinda want to know what transaxle I have
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Subject: Re: ZSmachines's Craftsman Rally mower October 5th 2014, 10:31 am
Can u post a pic of it I may be able to tell u brand off jest that thin I can tell u ware to look to find the model tag as far as mor power I can't help much mabby mor air and a bigger card
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Subject: Re: ZSmachines's Craftsman Rally mower October 6th 2014, 11:43 am
well it needs the heads to be removed to remove carbon buildup, so i was thinking about doing headwork while they are off. and i want to internally speed up my tranny, but i dont know how.. ill try and post pics today. i need a bigger front pulley, as the belt will slip a bit when i drop clutch in 5th gear... l
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It all depends what your needs for the tractor are. If you will be racing and have direct steer setup on it I would go handlebars. That way you can have a twist or thumb throttle and your brake setup on there. If you are doing romping with stock or modified steering (i.e. Rack& Pinion) I would leave the steering wheel. Remember if you will be romping with big meaty front tires you won't want direct steer. It would be hard to turn with the big tires. Now look at the ARMA racers. They run 13" or 15" tires or something like that. They are fine with direct steer, along with that you would want direct steer or modified steering if you will be going over about 30mph. It gets pretty sketchy.
PS- Modified steering can also include if you go through your steering and essentially "race prep" it. This means- Grease fittings, bronze bearings (or even new plastic ones), and just taking all the slack out of it.
It is all personal preference...
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I have direct steer, as I use the tractor as short transportation, and I was tired of the craftsman steering shenanigans so I ripped it all out and went direct. Switch those big beefy tires it appears to be fine o small super easy trails, but I haven't really gone on anything big yet..
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Well small not much of an update, but the snow is supposed to come on Thursday, and I need to get this thing ready for winter romps. Any tips and tricks? Have never done it before..
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Good rear tires, whether it be cut turfs or atv tires or even turfs with chains. Posi traction. Good steering and front tires with really good tread. I find good front tires for snow are Carlisle Sno-Hogs. Also a skid plate or belly pan to keep snow and gunk out of your belt system. Possibly even fender flares to keep snow from coming up from your rear tires and covering your back and getting you wet. If you are really serious I'd put a roof or cab on it WITH HEAT!
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Subject: Re: ZSmachines's Craftsman Rally mower November 12th 2014, 12:10 am
Hmmh... How thick does said belly pan need to be? And also I am trying to find a set of rears for it...
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Subject: ZSmachines's Craftsman Rally mower 
September 30th 2014, 12:22 pm
