age 58 , What about number of ENGINES

01gentdc · Sep 10, 2015

HOW many engines motors do you fellas keep runnin? on your place , or at work?. for you guys that fix jet airplanes and fergie tractors./// I mean chainsaws , weed wackers , tillers, gas powered air compressors , all the way up to the d-8 dozer and big budz brother ... and how many would you like to get runnin when you get around to it ,, it will take me a while to tally mine,,. , I would bet I keep 40 or more tickin ,, and probably 10 more needing lovin ,.. I practically fix everything myself ,, and send out the complicated stuff ,.. the knowledge and friendships I have gleaned and developed here , has made me a decent confident mechanic , that has helped me accomplish many projects , hats off and a Big Salute too All of You great mechanics and the young budding ones that realize there is no such thing as a dum Question ,

TriTownTB · Sep 10, 2015

Well I'm 34 and if I can remember right I've got 68 engines I'm keeping or trying to keep going. Between tractors and stationary engines and mowers and such it can be a handful at times.

AZJIM · Sep 10, 2015

Well, I have 4 larger type ( JD "R" Massey 50 Farmall SC, Cat 20.
5 monkey ward garden tractors 1 sears garden,1 Jim Dandy, 1 Agricat, 1 1936 Vaughn, 3 Autos , 2 trucks, a weedeater, a lawnmower, a troyblt tiller, 1 tracked Bobcat, about 10 loose engines, all will run.
28? no wonder I'm broke, buying that much gas.

Plus 14 Batteries, Jim

black · Sep 10, 2015

(reply to post at 21:06:50 09/10/15)

I'm 59 and I have 5 tractors 1 loader 1 skidder 3 trucks (2 vintage ) 2 lawnmowers 1 weedeater 1 van 1 jeep 1 quad

Everything starts and operates ----that's my policy

Larry

RayP(MI) · Sep 10, 2015

Only about a dozen engines, but if you want a scary number, try and figure out how many tires you have to maintain. I was up somewhere up around a hundred and a quarter when I lost track a few years back, and that didn't include the "spares" I have in stock to put an impliment back in service in a hurry. Actually worked on two leaking tubes today.

old popper · Sep 10, 2015

Age 69. 13 tractors, 2 lawn mowers, 2 weed whackers, 1 leaf blower, 3 pickup trucks, 1 car. It isn't really a lot, but sometimes gets overwhelming. (Oh, forgot, the 720 Deere diesel has a pony motor also)

Pair-a-dice farm · Sep 10, 2015

(quoted from post at 18:17:44 09/10/15) Only about a dozen engines, but if you want a scary number, try and figure out how many tires you have to maintain. I was up somewhere up around a hundred and a quarter when I lost track a few years back, and that didn't include the "spares" I have in stock to put an impliment back in service in a hurry. Actually worked on two leaking tubes today.

I got to counting tires a while back. Nearly every one has been replaced in the last 3 years. It adds up to a small fortune. I don't have but 15 or so motors but the trailers, wagons and implement tires add up in a hurry.

fixerupper · Sep 10, 2015

So far I'm at 20 that are run some time during the year, some more than others. Oh yes, I forgot, the Deere R has a pony motor so that makes 21. Thanks for shaking my memory Old Popper.

TomH in PA · Sep 10, 2015

Two farm tractors, two lawn tractors, a push mower, three chainsaws, two weed whackers, two rototillers and a track cultivator. About a dozen outboard motors (maybe half of them run at the moment, the others are winter projects). Plus a pickup truck and a car.

dcarp · Sep 10, 2015

Age 68, only 27 engines, thankfully!

tomturkey · Sep 10, 2015

When our family was young, kids 11, 9, 6. They wanted go-carts. dirt bikes, scooters. We lived Friday to Wednesday if you know what I mean. We had an old truck, and an pretty dependable car. And a lawn mower. I was not the mechanic I've become. I had to tell the kids, I can barely keep the car truck and lawnmower running, we can't get any of that stuff. Whats here now? 3 go-carts. 1 dirt bike, several tractors, two riding lawnmowers, garden tiller, gas powered water pump,genset. My how things have changed. gobble

old-9 · Sep 10, 2015

only 26, joe

sms · Sep 10, 2015

About 36 without walking around and looking for them.

greenmech · Sep 10, 2015

69 and have 7 tractors, 11 gas powered lawn and garden engines, and 9 antique engines that may run or not. Ron Mn

Frank Dodson · Sep 10, 2015

1949 Farmall Cub restored
1964 Oliver 550 Special restored
1972 Oliver 75 lawn tractor restored
1973 416S Allis Chalmers garden tractor restored
2005 JD LX280
2007 JD 130
2007 JD 225 zero ture
2015 JD 235 zero turn
1984 Mitsubishi BD2F dozer new undercarriage and engine
1998 New Holland 4Wd
JD pole saw
JD trimmer
Stihl cured shaft trimmer
Echo straight shaft trimmer
Stihl blower
Troy Bilt tiller
Mantis tiller
Troy Bilt pressure washer
Stilhl chain saw
Campbell Hausfield generator
1997 Ford 150
2005 Ford 150 crew cab
2011 Ford Sport Trac
murray push mower
24 total-no wonder I am broke!

Frank Dodson · Sep 10, 2015

I forgot about the CX Gator and the XUV 550 Gator.
66 years old

wolfman · Sep 10, 2015

DeltaRed · Sep 10, 2015

25 and I probably missed a couple

01gentdc · Sep 10, 2015

Nice response ,,.some of you guys mentioned tires ,.,.if I count tires, it will make my ulcer flare up,, lol,, seriously , though , without a air compresser and a battery charger , I would just have to quit ,,oh boy that's another task ..how many batterys to maintain ,,, well here is , my list of motors ,, 2 briggs water pummps , 2 brigs pressure washers , I wheeled brigs air compressor, Honda generator, echo weed eater ,2 husky saws ,1 stihl , and a poulan,, 2 deere rider mowers , 1 tiller ,175 Kawasaki trail bike .150 wildfire scooter , 3 pickups , 2 grain trucks , 3 cars with 4.6s one is the Lincoln ,4 combines , a yanmar 2222 4 wheel drive , the 4020 deere , the 1070 case , 930 case diesel ,800 case diesel , 730 case gas 630 case gas. 3 case 430diesels, a 430 gas ,511b case , 3 DC s, 2 scs,2 vac s, I have a 1210 db/case that needs a crankshaft, so I keep antifreeze in it... 1969 marquis convertible , and a 120 horsepower searay inboard/outboard motor boat .,.. that comes to 53 ,, of those listed some are not able to work without a lot of loving first , 1 vac, 1 sc , 1dc , those that could run but have minor issues , the convertible is getting brakes , the 930 needs a fuel tank , the 511 needs a starter, and one of the crown vics ac compressor lokt up,. the 800 has injector pump issues , 3 of the mf 300s combines have not been started in 2 yrs, ever since the 750 massey came here,. the f-600 is waiting for heads from machine shop ... anyway after taking stock I am tired ,.. lol

01gentdc · Sep 10, 2015

durn , I forgot 3 push mowers ,and I was even replacing the primer button on one of the lawnboys today , that brings me to 56 ,,. uughh, ,lol

kent@junction · Sep 10, 2015

64- have 13 all running when parked...car- truck- wd45- garden tractor -3 riders ( 1 new big one, 2 were projects but they run now) -2 tillers-generator-leaf blower- weedwacker-push mower.

DeltaRed · Sep 10, 2015

Didnt count the 5 tractors out in the 'dead row'.

Traditional Farmer · Sep 11, 2015

Farm Tractors,garden tractors and parts machines 300+ at least.

RLA · Sep 11, 2015

@ 58 years young I'm @ 35 engines running
2 J/Deere A's not running I'd list them but
with my skills 1/2 would me miss spelt.....

howdy1960 · Sep 11, 2015

Age 55. Number of not running is greater than running but this includes unemployeed spouse who is down to 9 pasture ornamints (horses).

age 58 , What about number of ENGINES

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