Learned'd VIII: Less Bewbs, Same Nonsense

Post by **sx moneypit** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 5:40 am

And good morning Brian!

Post by **Kompresshun** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 7:10 am

Mornin' Guys!

Well I picked up a new riding mower today. I finally gave up on my old one, especially since I picked up this nearly new Yard Machine for $100 more than it would've cost me to fix my old Murray

Post by **frapjap** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 7:53 am

sx moneypit wrote:
Got a lot of people going out of town for Labor Day.

240 is almost complete,put about 30 miles on it last Saturday .
Then the wastegate decided it would start leaking, so i have to get it off and see what is going on,i wanted to change the spring in it anyway.

Bummer! How bad is the leak? Like no boost at all or lazy boost building?

Post by **frapjap** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 7:54 am

What the hell? I had a whole paragraph about the mower that got deleted.

In summation, I was remarking about the good condition the mower was in and if the trailer is yours.
Also pointed out that, as a man, you need the beer bottle holder mod. Stat.

Post by **Kompresshun** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 8:03 am

Weird.

The trailer is not mine, although I intend to purchase one soon. The mower is in fantastic shape. A buddy of mine traded a zero turn for it, which he paid $300 for and he sold this one to me for $300 because he never uses it. I paid $280 for my Murray and it's going to cost me $200 to fix it, which doesn't count the other money i've invested in it so far.

Agreed on the beer holder. It will be coming shortly.

Post by **frapjap** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 8:17 am

You could turn in your Murray for scrap and make a few bucks back on it.
What ultimately failed that costs so much?

Post by **Kompresshun** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 9:29 am

frapjap wrote:You could turn in your Murray for scrap and make a few bucks back on it.
What ultimately failed that costs so much?

I'm planning on putting it on CL for $150 obo. The mower itself is in really good condition and the motor alone is worth $150. If I can get $100 out of it, i'll be happy

It was the variator assembly at the rear of the mower, which controls the drive belt tension. The cheapest I could find one is $200 on eBay and a used one is $150

I just couldn't bring myself to spend that much on a mower I only paid $280 for and could maybe sell for $300 repaired.

Post by **sx moneypit** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 10:30 am

frapjap wrote:
sx moneypit wrote:
Got a lot of people going out of town for Labor Day.

240 is almost complete,put about 30 miles on it last Saturday .
Then the wastegate decided it would start leaking, so i have to get it off and see what is going on,i wanted to change the spring in it anyway.
Bummer! How bad is the leak? Like no boost at all or lazy boost building?

Just a small leak,but it pisses me off because it is brand new.I have a feeling that the spring broke.

Post by **WDRacing** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 11:23 am

What brand/size of wastegate?

Post by **frapjap** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 11:39 am

WDRacing wrote:What brand/size of wastegate?

Yes, I'm curious, too. I have a churbo. It has a slight wastegate leak, but that's mostly because I relocated the rod. But if you have a name brand, send that bastard back!

Post by **WDRacing** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 12:36 pm

I'm thinking his is external, he mentioned changing the spring out.

Post by **Dattebayo** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 2:49 pm

'round these parts, we call the internal version an actuator. Just putting that out there.

Post by **WDRacing** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 2:56 pm

Guess I don't understand what you mean Dave. The actuator is only part of the internal wastegate. There is also the rod and flapper assembly.

Post by **sx moneypit** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 3:05 pm

WDRacing wrote:What brand/size of wastegate?

JGS 400, 40mm.

Post by **WDRacing** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 3:14 pm

Cool, I was using the JGS manifold for awhile, thing is a tank! Actually still have it. It's been cut up and rewelded 3 times now for various configurations.

Post by **Dattebayo** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 3:39 pm

Yeah, but every time I go the the speed shops around here, that's what they call them. Ever since I was first into it around 15 years ago or so I noticed that. Makes sence to me because it's the only part that anyone ever changes out with an internal, as far as I've seen.

Post by **sx moneypit** » Fri Aug 30, 2013 4:53 am

WDRacing wrote:Cool, I was using the JGS manifold for awhile, thing is a tank! Actually still have it. It's been cut up and rewelded 3 times now for various configurations.

I am running a JGS manifold too,it is tough!

Post by **sx moneypit** » Fri Aug 30, 2013 4:54 am

And, good morning folks!

Long weekend ahead!!!

Post by **Kompresshun** » Fri Aug 30, 2013 5:10 am

Mornin' Ben!

Long weekend ahead for me too! WOOO!

I cut the lawn with the new mower last night and it friggin' rocks. It's so quiet and smooth compared to the other one.

Post by **nissangirl74** » Fri Aug 30, 2013 9:04 pm

Many of them are at TOTD. I wish I was.

Post by **MinisterofDOOM** » Fri Aug 30, 2013 9:16 pm

Me too.

Still, it's a 3-day weekend and I have NO PLANS. Time to relax after a couple of crazy weeks!

Post by **nissangirl74** » Fri Aug 30, 2013 10:06 pm

I have a to-do list as long as my arm. You can see what I am doing instead.

Post by **WDRacing** » Sat Aug 31, 2013 4:42 am

Morning ladies!

Post by **sx moneypit** » Sat Aug 31, 2013 5:15 am

Mornin' Brian!

Post by **Kompresshun** » Sat Aug 31, 2013 9:05 am

Mornin' Gents!

I wish I could've made TOTD as well. Kristen's work schedule just wouldn't allow it this year though. I was hoping to even just go down for the day, but she has to work all weekend. Ugh.

Post by **float_6969** » Sat Aug 31, 2013 10:19 am

Working Labor Day weekend is not only counterintuitive, but teh Ghey.

Post by **Dattebayo** » Sat Aug 31, 2013 10:32 am

I thought I'd share this with you guys. It's kinda cool, and very relevant to all of this:

Post by **MinisterofDOOM** » Sat Aug 31, 2013 12:05 pm

That's pretty awesome. Once I have a robot body I'll just plug into the OBDVII port and there will BE no line between me and the car.

Post by **Dattebayo** » Sun Sep 01, 2013 11:01 am

Post by **sx moneypit** » Sun Sep 01, 2013 11:41 am

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