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Wooden Bombardiers / Re: Varnished Machine--

« on: February 16, 2010, 07:32:24 pm »

new pix   http://s900.photobucket.com/albums/ac210/BIGDAVE2_2010/pictures/?action=view&current=spindle.jpg  Jeff called wondering if I had died or ?  Worse yet, my Johnson JX 650 seized up.  Been busy watching Canada girls play hockey.  Between periods I have been making progress on wheel bearings and drive sprockets.  Have to be ready for big show.  We have a snow groomer demo coming up and I plan to display Jeff's B12 and give a few friends rides.  Might even get a pic with new Bomber.  Replaced all wheel bearings right side and moved 3rd tire to back position because of weather checking on rear one.  I will be making a display for show.  It's no "Varnished Machine", but it is more "polished" than it was.  Thanks for all y'all's help!  BIGDAVE

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Drivetrain / Re: Bearings & Seals for B-12 wheels

« on: February 16, 2010, 07:07:48 pm »

OT, those are the #s I used.  Here at my CARQUEST the whole set for one wheel $60.  I am replacing all bearings and seals on right side on Jeff's '48.

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Wooden Bombardiers / Re: Varnished Machine--

« on: February 09, 2010, 06:31:12 pm »

Thanks for more info Frank. I drained some oil out of diff. I figured the level should be about 2" below the filler, then I noticed a scratch mark about there. Now it has a nice RED line there. I pulled 2 wheels on right, both need bearings.  One was bad enough to be noisey.  Had Timken 09074 and 15112. I could not believe the speedo was making all that noise I thought was differential!!!!!!!!!!!!! I emailed a Bombardier dealer near here about track belts and rubber for drive sprockets.  The reply was that they would have it.  Minnesota Outdoor Sports Specialties, mn-outdoors.com

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Wooden Bombardiers / Re: Varnished Machine--

« on: February 09, 2010, 05:46:27 am »

Jeff has new mirrors but I haven't seen them.  Took off right sprocket, will do left today.  Will call you.  I understand that we may have met when you where in MN a few years ago.  Three places of possible contact, Pequot Lakes, Roseau Polaris Anniversary, Grand Rapids when Campbells picked up sled from a friend.  I remember the 2 cycle blender at Roseau.  Was that you guys. Never got a drink, but helped load some heavy old stuff into the trailer.
                          BIGDAVE

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Wooden Bombardiers / Re: 48bomber

« on: February 08, 2010, 08:03:57 pm »

That's BIGDAVE all caps, no space.  johnson all lower case.  BIGDAVE littlejohnson .  Bring yourself over here and learn something about your machine.  A thousand words are worth a picture! You with your hands greasy, priceless!   My grand daughter's pic is at my photobucket acct.  She'll be driving it B4 you will.  BIGDAVE j

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General Discussion / Re: ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS Please sign in.

« on: February 08, 2010, 07:47:40 pm »

Edited for content -> Swamp Dawg

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Wooden Bombardiers / Re: Varnished Machine--

« on: February 07, 2010, 05:18:51 pm »

Nice mirrors, Frank!  I think Jeff wants some.  They'll come in handy for the Bomber race.
He might want to know the part # etc. I saw some on ebay but they didn't have such a nice curve.   Thanks,  BIGDAVE

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Wooden Bombardiers / Re: Varnished Machine--

« on: February 07, 2010, 04:22:48 pm »

I second that!!  I drove it a couple of blocks and the howl is loud enough to reduce the enjoyment.  I figure it is the differential. How loud should it be?  I could trun the radio WAY up, if it had one. The sprockets need recovering too and so on.  At least it runs and moves now!  By the time I get done the snow will be gone.  If I keep it long enough, it will be at our vintage snowmobile show FEB 21!!!!!!!!!!!!   BIGDAVE

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V6 or Straight 6 Engines / Re: Engine part No's for 251 cu in Chrysler

« on: February 05, 2010, 08:38:48 pm »

I was looking for old parts numbers and diagrams and found Mitchell motor parts has old blowups of the whole Chrysler drive train.  www.mmpar.com     BIGDAVE

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General Discussion / Re: Anyone ever see one of these?

« on: February 05, 2010, 08:17:03 pm »

I also have footage of about 1930 Tucker auger driven thing in the Hi Sierras if I can get the converted to DVD to play on my computer.  I know its not Bomb, but it si something to screw with.   BIGDAVE

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Wooden Bombardiers / Re: Varnished Machine--

« on: February 04, 2010, 08:18:37 pm »

Frank, I reviewed your pictures and comments.  I thought I was working my butt off on Jeff's!!!!  I have only scratched the surface. I should have paid more attention to the access panel over the fuel pump area.  The fuel pump with the sediment bowl already on it!!!!  Seeing all your woodwork made me get sedimental because back in high school I help a friend somewhat restore a '47 Ford Woody.  Which motor and trans? '56 Ford 312 with auto which turn out to have no 1st gear. I think that trany was air cooled. Went OK if we pushed it until the 2nd gear shifted in and we didn't stop.
  Will look at track, wheels and suspension next.   Thanks!  BIGDAVE

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Trail Talk / Re: Bombardiers in NL.

« on: February 04, 2010, 06:27:43 pm »

I posted more pix of Jeff's Bomber on photobucket.  Ran the motor today!!  BIGDAVE

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General Discussion / Re: Anyone ever see one of these?

« on: January 31, 2010, 08:43:15 pm »

oops, the engine tag is a radial airplane engine.  The tractor is a conversion of a Fordson by Armstead Snow Motor‎.  Google that!  The Hedrick Ag History Center, Woodland, California  is the place to find the restored one.  BIGDAVE

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General Discussion / Re: Anyone ever see one of these?

« on: January 31, 2010, 05:42:02 am »

 "http://s900.photobucket.com/albums/ac210/BIGDAVE2_2010/pictures/?action=view&current=1948Bombardier1.jpg"    I posted pics on photobucket of Fordson Snowmotor.   I hope this link works.  Maybe oldtrucker can fix it!!!!!  BIGDAVE

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Wooden Bombardiers / Re: 48bomber

« on: January 28, 2010, 08:26:42 pm »

I posted more pics on photobucket.    It's still in the garage!!!  BIGDAVE  "http://s900.photobucket.com/albums/ac210/BIGDAVE2_2010/pictures/?action=view&current=1948Bombardier1.jpg"