D 15 Mission creep
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Topic: D 15 Mission creep
Posted By: ACinSC
Subject: D 15 Mission creep
Date Posted: 26 Apr 2023 at 12:15pm
A term I learned on this site . Put new loaded front tires (7.50/16) on because front end was light with disc harrow raised . Might as well replace old tie rods . Right side spindle kinda loose . Replaced it and knee it goes on . Steering shaft bushings worn . Replaced . Might as well clean and paint gas tank while it's off . Now I'm cleaning and painting the hoods . Will it ever end ? Almost forgot , I ordered governor parts trying to get my RPM up . Thanks !
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Posted By: steve(ill)
Date Posted: 26 Apr 2023 at 12:25pm
when you get to the point that you spend twice as much to restore it as a tractor is worth... then you KNOW your having FUN !
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Like them all, but love the "B"s.
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Posted By: ACinSC
Date Posted: 26 Apr 2023 at 1:25pm
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Yeah Steve, I'm probably past that point. I do enjoy working on this old tractor. Most of the time anyway . Thanks
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Posted By: IBWD MIke
Date Posted: 27 Apr 2023 at 6:09am
I have spent some pretty significant money fixing things that could have been lived with. Just figure I'm probably going to die with it so might as well make it nice. Installing power steering and all the work overhauling the front end on my 45 was a lot of work and $$$ but I really enjoy using that thing more now than ever.
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Posted By: ACinSC
Date Posted: 27 Apr 2023 at 6:38am
Yeah Mike, sure wish my old D 15 had power steering
Thanks
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Posted By: 8070nc
Date Posted: 27 Apr 2023 at 7:47am
It would be interesting to hear a psychological explaination for why we love on these old tractors and equipment like we do. If I had the money back Ive spent on AC tractors I could almost retire but on I go trying to save every I can plus keep up the ones Ive got. Makes no economic sense but it does sooth the soul
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1984 80780
1957 D14
DES 300 with 25000 engine
616 tractor
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Posted By: ACinSC
Date Posted: 28 Apr 2023 at 11:18am
I hear you Donald . Part of my problem is that I'm retired and my D 15 is sitting right here in my shop . Always something on it I can tinker on . I am ready to get it back together and spend a few hours pulling our 6' disc harrow . Thanks !
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Posted By: EPALLIS
Date Posted: 28 Apr 2023 at 4:22pm
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8070: "Soothing the soul" is priceless. Enjoy every minute of the A-C ride, it's worth it!
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