All-Terrain Lawn Tractor Forum
Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.

All-Terrain Lawn Tractor Forum

Like riding lawn tractors through mud, woods, rocks, and snow? Then this is the place for you! Share your ideas, Post your projects and more!
 
PortalHomeSite RulesEventsFAQSearchRegisterLog inBuild-Off

 

 (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser

Go down 
+10
diddie
Brianator
fbisurveilancevan
MN mudder
Joe_the_mower_man_1320
Budget_gokart
Murraymountain
Nevadablue
Rustbucket Garage
MightyRaze
14 posters
Go to page : 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9  Next
AuthorMessage
MightyRaze
Administrator
MightyRaze
Administrator

2017 Build-Off Finalist
2017 Build-Off Finalist
2018 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2018 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2019 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2019 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2021 Winner of Winners
2021 Winner of Winners
1st Place Build-Off 2022
1st Place Build-Off Winner 2022
10,000 POSTS!
10,000 POSTS!
2024 Build-Off Entrant
2024 Build-Off Entrant

Age : 48
Join date : 2016-09-06
Points : 14921
Posts : 10540
Location : Oklahoma

(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Empty
PostSubject: (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser   (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Icon_minitimeJuly 26th 2021, 9:46 pm

Well, I've gone and done it...

I mentioned a while back about looking for a Murray to build up for the daughter.  I found one for $30.  Too bad it has a blown motor.  I really wasn't going for the engine anyways.  I plan in keeping it simple.  May keep the single pulley clutch over doing a double.  That isn't 100% at this time.  Opposed won't fit without modifications... so that may put some difficulty in the build.  Enough talking, here it is.  Currently codenamed Bowser, as I found a toy turtle under the seat.  Very Happy

(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Img_1914
(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Img_1916
(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Img_1915


(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Sig115PROJECTS:
     Marshal ........93 Craftsman GT6000      
     Red Bandit ...72 Wheel Horse Raider 12
     Dirty Rat........77 Sears Suburban
     Bowser..........01 Murray Widebody LT
     Other projects
Have a question? Ask me! Type in "@MightyRaze" in your post!
(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Sig214(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Sig314


Last edited by MightyRaze on July 31st 2021, 11:19 pm; edited 1 time in total

freetroy and Nevadablue like this post

Back to top Go down
MightyRaze
Administrator
MightyRaze
Administrator

2017 Build-Off Finalist
2017 Build-Off Finalist
2018 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2018 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2019 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2019 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2021 Winner of Winners
2021 Winner of Winners
1st Place Build-Off 2022
1st Place Build-Off Winner 2022
10,000 POSTS!
10,000 POSTS!
2024 Build-Off Entrant
2024 Build-Off Entrant

Age : 48
Join date : 2016-09-06
Points : 14921
Posts : 10540
Location : Oklahoma

(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Empty
PostSubject: Re: (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser   (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Icon_minitimeJuly 26th 2021, 10:12 pm

Currently I am thinking this engine unless another good deal falls in my lap.

(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser 03a9c710


(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Sig115PROJECTS:
     Marshal ........93 Craftsman GT6000      
     Red Bandit ...72 Wheel Horse Raider 12
     Dirty Rat........77 Sears Suburban
     Bowser..........01 Murray Widebody LT
     Other projects
Have a question? Ask me! Type in "@MightyRaze" in your post!
(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Sig214(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Sig314

Nevadablue likes this post

Back to top Go down
MightyRaze
Administrator
MightyRaze
Administrator

2017 Build-Off Finalist
2017 Build-Off Finalist
2018 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2018 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2019 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2019 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2021 Winner of Winners
2021 Winner of Winners
1st Place Build-Off 2022
1st Place Build-Off Winner 2022
10,000 POSTS!
10,000 POSTS!
2024 Build-Off Entrant
2024 Build-Off Entrant

Age : 48
Join date : 2016-09-06
Points : 14921
Posts : 10540
Location : Oklahoma

(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Empty
PostSubject: Re: (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser   (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Icon_minitimeJuly 27th 2021, 2:30 pm

I just had to do it.

(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Img_1917

(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Img_1919

(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Img_1918


(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Sig115PROJECTS:
     Marshal ........93 Craftsman GT6000      
     Red Bandit ...72 Wheel Horse Raider 12
     Dirty Rat........77 Sears Suburban
     Bowser..........01 Murray Widebody LT
     Other projects
Have a question? Ask me! Type in "@MightyRaze" in your post!
(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Sig214(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Sig314

Nevadablue likes this post

Back to top Go down
Rustbucket Garage
Veteran Member
Rustbucket Garage
Veteran Member

2022 Build-Off Entrant
2022 Build-Off Entrant
1000+ Posts
1000+ Posts!

Join date : 2021-01-15
Points : 2577
Posts : 1283
Location : Upstate New York

(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Empty
PostSubject: Re: (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser   (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Icon_minitimeJuly 27th 2021, 2:46 pm

Cool find! If it’s going to be named bowser maybe yellow and green if you decide to paint? Or would it just look like a John Deere? Smile

MightyRaze and Nevadablue like this post

Back to top Go down
MightyRaze
Administrator
MightyRaze
Administrator

2017 Build-Off Finalist
2017 Build-Off Finalist
2018 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2018 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2019 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2019 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2021 Winner of Winners
2021 Winner of Winners
1st Place Build-Off 2022
1st Place Build-Off Winner 2022
10,000 POSTS!
10,000 POSTS!
2024 Build-Off Entrant
2024 Build-Off Entrant

Age : 48
Join date : 2016-09-06
Points : 14921
Posts : 10540
Location : Oklahoma

(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Empty
PostSubject: Re: (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser   (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Icon_minitimeJuly 27th 2021, 9:19 pm

Rustbucket Garage wrote:
Cool find! If it’s going to be named bowser maybe yellow and green if you decide to paint? Or would it just look like a John Deere? Smile

Definitely yellow.  I am thinking of incorporating some green, and it won't look like a deere!   BigGrin

I pulled the 12.5 out and busted it open to see if the carnage can be fixed...  nope.  Busted block on the inside.  When the rod broke, it bent the camshaft breaking it's mount point inside the block.


(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Img_1921
(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Img_1922
(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Img_1920


(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Sig115PROJECTS:
     Marshal ........93 Craftsman GT6000      
     Red Bandit ...72 Wheel Horse Raider 12
     Dirty Rat........77 Sears Suburban
     Bowser..........01 Murray Widebody LT
     Other projects
Have a question? Ask me! Type in "@MightyRaze" in your post!
(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Sig214(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Sig314

Rustbucket Garage and Nevadablue like this post

Back to top Go down
Nevadablue
Established Member
Nevadablue
Established Member

500+ Posts
500+ Posts
2022 Build-Off Entrant
2022 Build-Off Entrant

Join date : 2021-07-01
Points : 1953
Posts : 854
Location : Nevada

(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Empty
PostSubject: Re: (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser   (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Icon_minitimeJuly 27th 2021, 9:38 pm

Yellow!?

You can’t fix that engine? Now what will I tell the grandson after all the bragging I did about you?
Back to top Go down
MightyRaze
Administrator
MightyRaze
Administrator

2017 Build-Off Finalist
2017 Build-Off Finalist
2018 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2018 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2019 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2019 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2021 Winner of Winners
2021 Winner of Winners
1st Place Build-Off 2022
1st Place Build-Off Winner 2022
10,000 POSTS!
10,000 POSTS!
2024 Build-Off Entrant
2024 Build-Off Entrant

Age : 48
Join date : 2016-09-06
Points : 14921
Posts : 10540
Location : Oklahoma

(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Empty
PostSubject: Re: (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser   (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Icon_minitimeJuly 27th 2021, 9:54 pm

LOL, not sure I can pull off that miracle.

yellow is the daughter's favorite color.


(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Sig115PROJECTS:
     Marshal ........93 Craftsman GT6000      
     Red Bandit ...72 Wheel Horse Raider 12
     Dirty Rat........77 Sears Suburban
     Bowser..........01 Murray Widebody LT
     Other projects
Have a question? Ask me! Type in "@MightyRaze" in your post!
(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Sig214(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Sig314

Nevadablue likes this post

Back to top Go down
Rustbucket Garage
Veteran Member
Rustbucket Garage
Veteran Member

2022 Build-Off Entrant
2022 Build-Off Entrant
1000+ Posts
1000+ Posts!

Join date : 2021-01-15
Points : 2577
Posts : 1283
Location : Upstate New York

(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Empty
PostSubject: Re: (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser   (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Icon_minitimeJuly 28th 2021, 11:02 am

I sawed this connecting rod in half!!!! And repaired it using only flex tape! (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser 1098998679 (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser 1098998679 (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser 1098998679

MightyRaze, Murraymountain and Nevadablue like this post

Back to top Go down
MightyRaze
Administrator
MightyRaze
Administrator

2017 Build-Off Finalist
2017 Build-Off Finalist
2018 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2018 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2019 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2019 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2021 Winner of Winners
2021 Winner of Winners
1st Place Build-Off 2022
1st Place Build-Off Winner 2022
10,000 POSTS!
10,000 POSTS!
2024 Build-Off Entrant
2024 Build-Off Entrant

Age : 48
Join date : 2016-09-06
Points : 14921
Posts : 10540
Location : Oklahoma

(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Empty
PostSubject: Re: (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser   (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Icon_minitimeJuly 28th 2021, 5:21 pm



(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Sig115PROJECTS:
     Marshal ........93 Craftsman GT6000      
     Red Bandit ...72 Wheel Horse Raider 12
     Dirty Rat........77 Sears Suburban
     Bowser..........01 Murray Widebody LT
     Other projects
Have a question? Ask me! Type in "@MightyRaze" in your post!
(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Sig214(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Sig314

Nevadablue likes this post

Back to top Go down
Nevadablue
Established Member
Nevadablue
Established Member

500+ Posts
500+ Posts
2022 Build-Off Entrant
2022 Build-Off Entrant

Join date : 2021-07-01
Points : 1953
Posts : 854
Location : Nevada

(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Empty
PostSubject: Re: (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser   (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Icon_minitimeJuly 28th 2021, 6:14 pm

Yellow? LOL I have a Yellow Cub Cadet

So, could you see what let loose first in the engine? I couldn’t see the crank throw very well. It sure did grenade. Maybe save the head too.

I need to open the busted Kohler I have and see if any gears or goodies like the rod or piston can be used as bling in my Rat Rod.

MightyRaze likes this post

Back to top Go down
MightyRaze
Administrator
MightyRaze
Administrator

2017 Build-Off Finalist
2017 Build-Off Finalist
2018 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2018 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2019 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2019 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2021 Winner of Winners
2021 Winner of Winners
1st Place Build-Off 2022
1st Place Build-Off Winner 2022
10,000 POSTS!
10,000 POSTS!
2024 Build-Off Entrant
2024 Build-Off Entrant

Age : 48
Join date : 2016-09-06
Points : 14921
Posts : 10540
Location : Oklahoma

(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Empty
PostSubject: Re: (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser   (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Icon_minitimeJuly 28th 2021, 8:52 pm

Nevadablue wrote:
Yellow? LOL I have a Yellow Cub Cadet

So, could you see what let loose first in the engine? I couldn’t see the crank throw very well. It sure did grenade. Maybe save the head too.

I need to open the busted Kohler I have and see if any gears or goodies like the rod or piston can be used as bling in my Rat Rod.


Internals do make good bling.  Judging by the oil.  It had gas in it (evaporated) and what was left congealed.  So my guess it overheated. (couple large gouges in the cylinder walls) and the rod broke in 2.  Bottom end spun around and hit the cam knocking it out of place.


(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Sig115PROJECTS:
     Marshal ........93 Craftsman GT6000      
     Red Bandit ...72 Wheel Horse Raider 12
     Dirty Rat........77 Sears Suburban
     Bowser..........01 Murray Widebody LT
     Other projects
Have a question? Ask me! Type in "@MightyRaze" in your post!
(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Sig214(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Sig314

Nevadablue likes this post

Back to top Go down
MightyRaze
Administrator
MightyRaze
Administrator

2017 Build-Off Finalist
2017 Build-Off Finalist
2018 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2018 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2019 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2019 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2021 Winner of Winners
2021 Winner of Winners
1st Place Build-Off 2022
1st Place Build-Off Winner 2022
10,000 POSTS!
10,000 POSTS!
2024 Build-Off Entrant
2024 Build-Off Entrant

Age : 48
Join date : 2016-09-06
Points : 14921
Posts : 10540
Location : Oklahoma

(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Empty
PostSubject: Re: (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser   (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Icon_minitimeJuly 30th 2021, 4:03 pm

My initial thinking....  Not sure how I feel about it.  I was feeling it . . . now not so much.  I'll continue to think about it.

(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Img_1923

(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Img_1924

(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Img_1925

Messes with the front geometry more than I like.


(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Sig115PROJECTS:
     Marshal ........93 Craftsman GT6000      
     Red Bandit ...72 Wheel Horse Raider 12
     Dirty Rat........77 Sears Suburban
     Bowser..........01 Murray Widebody LT
     Other projects
Have a question? Ask me! Type in "@MightyRaze" in your post!
(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Sig214(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Sig314


Last edited by MightyRaze on July 30th 2021, 5:21 pm; edited 1 time in total

Nevadablue likes this post

Back to top Go down
Rustbucket Garage
Veteran Member
Rustbucket Garage
Veteran Member

2022 Build-Off Entrant
2022 Build-Off Entrant
1000+ Posts
1000+ Posts!

Join date : 2021-01-15
Points : 2577
Posts : 1283
Location : Upstate New York

(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Empty
PostSubject: Re: (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser   (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Icon_minitimeJuly 30th 2021, 4:27 pm

I think doc stuffed one into Fugazi so maybe there could be some ideas there if you wanted to experiment.

Nevadablue likes this post

Back to top Go down
Nevadablue
Established Member
Nevadablue
Established Member

500+ Posts
500+ Posts
2022 Build-Off Entrant
2022 Build-Off Entrant

Join date : 2021-07-01
Points : 1953
Posts : 854
Location : Nevada

(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Empty
PostSubject: Re: (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser   (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Icon_minitimeJuly 30th 2021, 5:33 pm

Just curious, why not?
Back to top Go down
MightyRaze
Administrator
MightyRaze
Administrator

2017 Build-Off Finalist
2017 Build-Off Finalist
2018 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2018 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2019 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2019 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2021 Winner of Winners
2021 Winner of Winners
1st Place Build-Off 2022
1st Place Build-Off Winner 2022
10,000 POSTS!
10,000 POSTS!
2024 Build-Off Entrant
2024 Build-Off Entrant

Age : 48
Join date : 2016-09-06
Points : 14921
Posts : 10540
Location : Oklahoma

(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Empty
PostSubject: Re: (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser   (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Icon_minitimeJuly 30th 2021, 5:43 pm

Yeah, I think his was a 16 vanguard.  They are shaped a little different.  This 21hp is a bit long.  It is taller than I thought.  I'll keep tinkering and will figure something out.
(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser 1f60e

Not sure if you have read any of my older threads, I have to let things soak in sometimes.


(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Sig115PROJECTS:
     Marshal ........93 Craftsman GT6000      
     Red Bandit ...72 Wheel Horse Raider 12
     Dirty Rat........77 Sears Suburban
     Bowser..........01 Murray Widebody LT
     Other projects
Have a question? Ask me! Type in "@MightyRaze" in your post!
(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Sig214(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Sig314

Nevadablue likes this post

Back to top Go down
Nevadablue
Established Member
Nevadablue
Established Member

500+ Posts
500+ Posts
2022 Build-Off Entrant
2022 Build-Off Entrant

Join date : 2021-07-01
Points : 1953
Posts : 854
Location : Nevada

(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Empty
PostSubject: Re: (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser   (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Icon_minitimeJuly 30th 2021, 7:02 pm

I have a camper build that has been soaking for about 3 years now. Rolling Eyes

MightyRaze likes this post

Back to top Go down
MightyRaze
Administrator
MightyRaze
Administrator

2017 Build-Off Finalist
2017 Build-Off Finalist
2018 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2018 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2019 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2019 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2021 Winner of Winners
2021 Winner of Winners
1st Place Build-Off 2022
1st Place Build-Off Winner 2022
10,000 POSTS!
10,000 POSTS!
2024 Build-Off Entrant
2024 Build-Off Entrant

Age : 48
Join date : 2016-09-06
Points : 14921
Posts : 10540
Location : Oklahoma

(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Empty
PostSubject: Re: (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser   (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Icon_minitimeJuly 30th 2021, 7:36 pm

So, I've been going out to the garage for a few minutes every now and then to look things over.  I realized I needed to put the gas tank back in to see how far back the engine could go.  I also realized the hood was a bit flattened.  I sat it on a tire and rolled it back and forth a bit.  Got it a little rounded.  I also figured, I can take the flywheel screen off and attach a opposed screen on the top to gain more room.   @Rustbucket Garage did remind me about Doc's tractor and how he used the other model hood hinge on his.  I have the ones from Li'l Red still.  They are the "other" style.  I just about got it tweaked in now.

(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Img_1927

(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Img_1926


(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Img_1928


Only bit of concern I have right now is a minor oil drip from the right exhaust.  Something I need to watch.  Not really feeling up to doing rings on another engine.  Or is it bypassing the valve?  I'll pop off the cover and see.

(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Img_1929


(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Sig115PROJECTS:
     Marshal ........93 Craftsman GT6000      
     Red Bandit ...72 Wheel Horse Raider 12
     Dirty Rat........77 Sears Suburban
     Bowser..........01 Murray Widebody LT
     Other projects
Have a question? Ask me! Type in "@MightyRaze" in your post!
(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Sig214(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Sig314

Nevadablue likes this post

Back to top Go down
Nevadablue
Established Member
Nevadablue
Established Member

500+ Posts
500+ Posts
2022 Build-Off Entrant
2022 Build-Off Entrant

Join date : 2021-07-01
Points : 1953
Posts : 854
Location : Nevada

(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Empty
PostSubject: Re: (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser   (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Icon_minitimeJuly 30th 2021, 11:52 pm

Makes me feel worthless. I am lucky to open the hood on mine. Nice work!

MightyRaze likes this post

Back to top Go down
MightyRaze
Administrator
MightyRaze
Administrator

2017 Build-Off Finalist
2017 Build-Off Finalist
2018 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2018 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2019 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2019 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2021 Winner of Winners
2021 Winner of Winners
1st Place Build-Off 2022
1st Place Build-Off Winner 2022
10,000 POSTS!
10,000 POSTS!
2024 Build-Off Entrant
2024 Build-Off Entrant

Age : 48
Join date : 2016-09-06
Points : 14921
Posts : 10540
Location : Oklahoma

(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Empty
PostSubject: Re: (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser   (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Icon_minitimeJuly 31st 2021, 12:18 am

Must have been the way the engine sat in the building.  It hasn't dripped anymore oil out the right pipe the past day or so.



(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Sig115PROJECTS:
     Marshal ........93 Craftsman GT6000      
     Red Bandit ...72 Wheel Horse Raider 12
     Dirty Rat........77 Sears Suburban
     Bowser..........01 Murray Widebody LT
     Other projects
Have a question? Ask me! Type in "@MightyRaze" in your post!
(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Sig214(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Sig314

Nevadablue likes this post

Back to top Go down
MightyRaze
Administrator
MightyRaze
Administrator

2017 Build-Off Finalist
2017 Build-Off Finalist
2018 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2018 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2019 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2019 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2021 Winner of Winners
2021 Winner of Winners
1st Place Build-Off 2022
1st Place Build-Off Winner 2022
10,000 POSTS!
10,000 POSTS!
2024 Build-Off Entrant
2024 Build-Off Entrant

Age : 48
Join date : 2016-09-06
Points : 14921
Posts : 10540
Location : Oklahoma

(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Empty
PostSubject: Re: (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser   (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Icon_minitimeJuly 31st 2021, 9:45 am

I'm thinking of trimming those hood mounts back about 1 inch and angling the cut to raise the pivot maybe 1 more inch. Goal is to bring the hood back 1-2 more inches and up one more inch. I think it would have a better fitment at that location. Then I will need to mark the location of my bolt holes. I think only 1 hole matches up on the plate.


(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Sig115PROJECTS:
     Marshal ........93 Craftsman GT6000      
     Red Bandit ...72 Wheel Horse Raider 12
     Dirty Rat........77 Sears Suburban
     Bowser..........01 Murray Widebody LT
     Other projects
Have a question? Ask me! Type in "@MightyRaze" in your post!
(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Sig214(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Sig314

Nevadablue likes this post

Back to top Go down
MightyRaze
Administrator
MightyRaze
Administrator

2017 Build-Off Finalist
2017 Build-Off Finalist
2018 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2018 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2019 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2019 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2021 Winner of Winners
2021 Winner of Winners
1st Place Build-Off 2022
1st Place Build-Off Winner 2022
10,000 POSTS!
10,000 POSTS!
2024 Build-Off Entrant
2024 Build-Off Entrant

Age : 48
Join date : 2016-09-06
Points : 14921
Posts : 10540
Location : Oklahoma

(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Empty
PostSubject: Re: (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser   (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Icon_minitimeJuly 31st 2021, 9:51 am

OK, time to make my list.


  • Mount engine
  • Adjust hood for engine
  • Remove unneeded mower hardware
  • Make a front bumper
  • Make new exhaust
  • Other accessories, or just keep it simple?
  • Battery
  • Lights (Front NILIGHT and rear red buttons)
  • Brake lights?
  • Teardown, weld frame up for strength
  • Paint
  • Install locked transaxle
  • Tires
  • Reassemble
  • Gas pedal - late add


(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Sig115PROJECTS:
     Marshal ........93 Craftsman GT6000      
     Red Bandit ...72 Wheel Horse Raider 12
     Dirty Rat........77 Sears Suburban
     Bowser..........01 Murray Widebody LT
     Other projects
Have a question? Ask me! Type in "@MightyRaze" in your post!
(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Sig214(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Sig314

Nevadablue likes this post

Back to top Go down
MightyRaze
Administrator
MightyRaze
Administrator

2017 Build-Off Finalist
2017 Build-Off Finalist
2018 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2018 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2019 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2019 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2021 Winner of Winners
2021 Winner of Winners
1st Place Build-Off 2022
1st Place Build-Off Winner 2022
10,000 POSTS!
10,000 POSTS!
2024 Build-Off Entrant
2024 Build-Off Entrant

Age : 48
Join date : 2016-09-06
Points : 14921
Posts : 10540
Location : Oklahoma

(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Empty
PostSubject: Re: (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser   (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Icon_minitimeJuly 31st 2021, 5:43 pm

photo's for the day...


(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Img_1932

(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Img_1931

(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Img_1930

(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Img_1933

(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Img_2369

(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Img_2370


(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Sig115PROJECTS:
     Marshal ........93 Craftsman GT6000      
     Red Bandit ...72 Wheel Horse Raider 12
     Dirty Rat........77 Sears Suburban
     Bowser..........01 Murray Widebody LT
     Other projects
Have a question? Ask me! Type in "@MightyRaze" in your post!
(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Sig214(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Sig314

Nevadablue likes this post

Back to top Go down
MightyRaze
Administrator
MightyRaze
Administrator

2017 Build-Off Finalist
2017 Build-Off Finalist
2018 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2018 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2019 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2019 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2021 Winner of Winners
2021 Winner of Winners
1st Place Build-Off 2022
1st Place Build-Off Winner 2022
10,000 POSTS!
10,000 POSTS!
2024 Build-Off Entrant
2024 Build-Off Entrant

Age : 48
Join date : 2016-09-06
Points : 14921
Posts : 10540
Location : Oklahoma

(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Empty
PostSubject: Re: (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser   (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Icon_minitimeJuly 31st 2021, 9:34 pm

Made 102 today... Ugh.

Some more shots... Moving along.'
(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Img_2373

(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Img_2372

(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Img_2371

Still trying . . . getting better.

Also, I need to do the upgrade I did with Li'l Red.  Drill, tap and add a zerk for greasing.  Then replace the bushings with brass ones.

(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Img_2374


(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Sig115PROJECTS:
     Marshal ........93 Craftsman GT6000      
     Red Bandit ...72 Wheel Horse Raider 12
     Dirty Rat........77 Sears Suburban
     Bowser..........01 Murray Widebody LT
     Other projects
Have a question? Ask me! Type in "@MightyRaze" in your post!
(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Sig214(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Sig314

Nevadablue likes this post

Back to top Go down
MightyRaze
Administrator
MightyRaze
Administrator

2017 Build-Off Finalist
2017 Build-Off Finalist
2018 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2018 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2019 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2019 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2021 Winner of Winners
2021 Winner of Winners
1st Place Build-Off 2022
1st Place Build-Off Winner 2022
10,000 POSTS!
10,000 POSTS!
2024 Build-Off Entrant
2024 Build-Off Entrant

Age : 48
Join date : 2016-09-06
Points : 14921
Posts : 10540
Location : Oklahoma

(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Empty
PostSubject: Re: (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser   (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Icon_minitimeJuly 31st 2021, 11:38 pm

Finally dialed in the model number to figure out year. It appears to be a 2001 model!


(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Sig115PROJECTS:
     Marshal ........93 Craftsman GT6000      
     Red Bandit ...72 Wheel Horse Raider 12
     Dirty Rat........77 Sears Suburban
     Bowser..........01 Murray Widebody LT
     Other projects
Have a question? Ask me! Type in "@MightyRaze" in your post!
(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Sig214(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Sig314

Nevadablue likes this post

Back to top Go down
MightyRaze
Administrator
MightyRaze
Administrator

2017 Build-Off Finalist
2017 Build-Off Finalist
2018 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2018 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2019 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2019 Build-Off Top 3 Winner
2021 Winner of Winners
2021 Winner of Winners
1st Place Build-Off 2022
1st Place Build-Off Winner 2022
10,000 POSTS!
10,000 POSTS!
2024 Build-Off Entrant
2024 Build-Off Entrant

Age : 48
Join date : 2016-09-06
Points : 14921
Posts : 10540
Location : Oklahoma

(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Empty
PostSubject: Re: (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser   (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Icon_minitimeAugust 2nd 2021, 12:27 am

Not too much today.  I did install the locked mst206 into Bowser.  I also looked into the oil leaks on the engine.

First, I was in total disbelief the wheels came right off the old mst205 with absolutely NO fight.  First ever for me.

(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Img_2375

mst206 installed.

(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Img_2376

I did some detective work on the engine.  I have decided at this point not to replace the sump gasket.  It appears to be intact, BUT the sump bolts were all loose but 1.  I torqued them down as well as the head bolts.  I did find a burr on the one head that was allowing an oil leak from that valve cover.  That was filed down and fixed.  I'll refill the oil and see what happens. First I need to go grab a pipe to replace that oil valve.  I hate that thing.

(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Untitl32


(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Sig115PROJECTS:
     Marshal ........93 Craftsman GT6000      
     Red Bandit ...72 Wheel Horse Raider 12
     Dirty Rat........77 Sears Suburban
     Bowser..........01 Murray Widebody LT
     Other projects
Have a question? Ask me! Type in "@MightyRaze" in your post!
(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Sig214(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Sig314

Rustbucket Garage and Nevadablue like this post

Back to top Go down
Sponsored content





(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Empty
PostSubject: Re: (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser   (2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser Icon_minitime

Back to top Go down
 
(2001) Murray Widebody LT - Bowser
Back to top 
Page 1 of 9Go to page : 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9  Next
 Similar topics
-
» 2001 murray widebody (the MURDY)
» Murray widebody build
» Murray Widebody
» Murray widebody lt
» 4wd Murray widebody

Permissions in this forum:You cannot reply to topics in this forum
All-Terrain Lawn Tractor Forum :: Tractor Project Builds :: Off Road & Rally Tractors-
Jump to: