Off Topic Anything 2024

For anyone interested in going to trailer spindles and hubs, I thought I’d throw it out there that for like $30 (plus you cover shipping) I’ll cut your trailer spindles off at whatever length and bore them to go over your spindles so you can weld them on.






If you’re interested feel free to shoot me a PM. If anyone actually shows interest in this I might make a dedicated thread advertising it, lol.

GUYS! Check this out I figured out the easiest way to make a sparkplug work for a flame thrower exhaust If anyone wants a Tutorial let me know

@ranch king pro 08 did you put a taser in series with a spark plug?

@Crazy_Carl pretty close it's the internals to a cattle prod

[quote="RichieRichOverdrive"]For anyone interested in going to trailer spindles and hubs, I thought I’d throw it out there that for like $30 (plus you cover shipping) I’ll cut your trailer spindles off at whatever length and bore them to go over your spindles so you can weld them on.



Considering that I have about 1/8" of slop between the wheel and the spindle, this might be a cool idea.

Ifitaintbroke wrote:

Considering that I have about 1/8" of slop between the wheel and the spindle, this might be a cool idea.

It’s great! Gives you adjustable tapered roller bearings that will probably never wear out, plus a mess free tire change. I’ve seen it done a lot on normal 3/4” spindles.

Nice! Definitely worth the upgrade. I have one in the works once I get a few other smaller things out of the way.

How awesome!  First week of march and we have 15 Entries in the Build-off!!!

Here's hoping all of them make it to the end.  It will make an epic finale to the build-off!

I just picked up another Craftsman for $25 with no deck and some missing engine pieces. It currently has a Briggs I/C 14.5 hp and the 6 speed. Thinking about swapping in the 18.5 hp Intek, pulley swapping it, and making a 50mph Death Mower!

@Ifitaintbroke that sounds like fun

ranch king pro 08 wrote:

@Ifitaintbroke that sounds like fun

Well I've got the oppy back together(minus tin) and ready to go in, so about time for aanother project right? That thing was a NIGHTMARE. But, if I had to do another it'd be easier.

@Ifitaintbroke I have a brain child if you enjoy fast things you'll like it, I want to put this kohler 440 in my yard machine it only puts out about 40hp and 10,000 rpms

Now THAT would be a Death Mower!

How the heck does that little thing put out 40 hp?

@PizzaKitty26 Because it's a big bore 2 stroke (And it's probably more like 38hp and 7000rpm) But my uncle has a 1000cc kawasaki r1 his buddy wrecked I'm thinking about buying, It makes about 150hp I think that could push around a lawn mower LoL

ranch king pro 08 wrote:

@PizzaKitty26 Because it's a big bore 2 stroke (And it's probably more like 38hp and 7000rpm) But my uncle has a 1000cc kawasaki r1 his buddy wrecked I'm thinking about buying, It makes about 150hp I think that could push around a lawn mower LoL

NO! NOT A 2 STROKE! THOSE THINGS COME STRAIGHT FROM HELL!

@Ifitaintbroke It's okay it can't hurt you Lol, we're going to do some exercises to help you get over your fear, now tell me what do you see in this picture?      

ranch king pro 08 wrote:

@Ifitaintbroke It's okay it can't hurt you Lol, we're going to do some exercises to help you get over your fear, now tell me what do you see in this picture?      

EVIL. PURE EVIL.

@Ifitaintbroke bad experiences lol

ranch king pro 08 wrote:

@Ifitaintbroke bad experiences lol

Yeah well I have a chainsaw that I've never used because I can't crank it when the guy who sold it to me can crank it in one pull. In other news, I got the Intek into the "parts" Craftsman". It was just a straight bolt in. Need a starter tho so can't see if it runs.

Oh we're talking about 2 strokes now... that's right my alley! Here's my favorite toy that I bought a several years ago and have had alot fun with, my 1990 Suzuki LT250R!
It's been a great machine and is hella fast, it's only needed minimal repairs but I want to tear it down, weld the minor cracks in the frame, repaint it (metallic blue), replace a few bushings and freshen up the top end. I'm sure someone here would love to be on the receiving end when it goes up for sale but unfortunately y'all a bit far away! Lol. It's been the plan from the start to enjoy it, fix it up, enjoy it a bit more then pass it on to someone else while it's still fresh and turn a profit on it.

Basically the same plan for this 1984 Yamaha IT200 I bought in pieces (but 95% complete) a couple of years ago for $300. Between work, chores, cars and tractors I only got as far as painting the frame and doing a few other minor things to it so I need to get my arse in gear already!

I have a big problem in the sense that I have too many projects but not enough time and or money for them all so it's time to thin the herd a little and let the profits from them fund the next project that I can build, enjoy and then pass on and start the process over again.

I can't just keep collecting stuff I need to start getting rid of it too! I have TEN tractors (most run), 2 quads, most of a dirtbike, a 1969 Honda Z50 (yes I trail ride it) and a few nitro powered RCs (2 Savagaes, a Ofna Ultra LX, an original RS4 and a couple more) so as you can tell I have a wee bit of a problem... not to mention the fact that I have thousands of dollars tied up in all this stuff AND I've essentially run out of space for it all.

It's not going to be easy but it's something I really need to get ahead of! Thanks for letting me vent I really needed that! Lol

I dislike things that I don't understand. Like 2 strokes and fuel injection. HOW IS IT POSSIBLE TO GET EXHAUST OUT AND AIR AND FUEL IN ON THE COMBUSTION STROKE!?!?!? It makes no sense. It's SORCERY.

@Brianator I've started to catch myself going "oooh look at this it's a really good price and just needs a little work" then I think if I have money to blow on this I have money to fix what I have or get something to make life easier. Sometimes I still slip but not enough to regret LOL

@Ifitaintbroke look up a animated pic of a 2 stroke in action and it will become clearer!

@ranch king pro 08 I end up with sellers regret which is an issue! Lol

@Ifitaintbroke okay if the engine illiterate fat kid (that's me) can get it I reckon you can

@Brianator oh God I know it's the worst I sold a revolver not too long ago and it'll hit me at like 3:00 a.m. my brain is sitting there going awww you shouldn't have sold that Lol. But then I go back and look at all the good it did and I feel less bad