I picked up a couple craftsman mowers this past summer for free. Both were incomplete and needed some tlc. One needs way less than the other so I decided to start with it. This is the other one that will be started later.
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Nice! I love getting stuff for free, especially stuff that looks as good as that. The tires look brand new. you will not regret locking the transaxle, you will never go back to unlocked. it looks like that other craftsman you have is made by murray, if you are looking for parts for it look at murray garden tractors for parts, if you cant find craftsman labeled parts.
It is manufactured by Murray. Its a 1977 ST10. The only problem with the tires is the size, I don't think the transaxle will live long since its only a foote. I'm hoping it only will only break the spiders and then I can machine a newer locker and one piece axle.
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It is manufactured by Murray. Its a 1977 ST10. The only problem with the tires is the size, I don't think the transaxle will live long since its only a foote. I'm hoping it only will only break the spiders and then I can machine a newer locker and one piece axle.
you could make a new axle BEFORE it breaks. lol
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Well I had to spend money on this today for a front pulley and a belt. My front pulley is 4.5" and the rear is 5". I also started making a mini flowmaster muffler last night at work. I took a piece of 4" exhaust pipe and formed it into a oval.
Made some templates out of a old shop light.
Took it home and made thicker pieces out of a mtd frame and burned it in.
I still have one end cap to do and to decide where I want to mount it. I was thinking the stock location or under the footboard.
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Well I took it out for its first test run around the yard yesterday. It went well except the hood doesn't stay on and the back tire through dog poop all over my pants. I need to get the foot throttle installed next.
Nice looking muffler. I make my own too. My design is on my channel. It's a 3 chamber muffler. Doesn't quiet anything down, it changes the tone to a lower bass sound, hi flow too. Even made a set for my Jeep.
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Just read through it, and this mower looks pretty good! Love the way your bumper looks. Craftsmans are one of the easier mowers to work on and modify. Looks pretty presentable as is! Cant wait to see it later on when its done!
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