Author Topic: pettibone skidders (Read 10230 times)

jocco · « **Reply #220 on:** February 10, 2012, 01:48:46 pm »

See some on there for 9-11 dollars

maby it was the starting bid at auction.

logman81 · « **Reply #221 on:** February 11, 2012, 07:08:12 am »

Yes jocco I purchased one from there and it is on it's way.

Also biding on the tool kit too.

jocco · « **Reply #222 on:** February 11, 2012, 08:03:55 am »

Well my boy: friend told me to use a snipper program and bid at last minite. Do not get to wound up in those auctions as most of the time they keep reapearing. Off season is a good time to buy (ie: a weed trimmer in the winter)
I know money is tight but buy good tools from big names (use the cheap junk) for like tool box on skidder where if it get lost your ok.NEXT. WATCH EVIL BAY

for stuff like filters starters, engine parts. You can buy some of this for pennies on the dollar. And i would advise you to stock up!!!! (cup of coffee on rainy day can yield lots of info) It is a tax deduction too

logman81 · « **Reply #223 on:** February 11, 2012, 08:05:15 am »

Okay guys I'm going to try and take a little vid of it running and try and post it on youtube today so you can see it and hear it run.

logman81 · « **Reply #224 on:** February 11, 2012, 08:11:29 am »

All very true jocco I never buy junk non name brand tools I believe in the old saying you get what you pay for. Yes once in awhile you can find a good deal and the last minute bidding has worked very well for me in the past.

jocco · « **Reply #225 on:** February 11, 2012, 08:21:30 am »

Your detroit 353/453 cyl head:

The valve cover usually has cork gasket use lots of "indian head gasket sealer" and tighten it down good generally screws. Remember what the guy said on here about those digital/laser theremometer to check each exhaust port

Next when you pull the cover, if four valve head your injector is in the middle Let her set over night when you take the valve cover off look at the fuel crossover tubes if the are not oil soked and washed clean there is a fuel leak. Needs fixing. Now get a large screw driver and start her push down on the middle injector and it will cut the cylinder out tells you if she is fireing. DON'T BE AFAID OF THIS

THIS IS AND OLD TRICK THAT WENT BACK TO WWII ON BIG POWER MARINE/DOZER ENGINES. i DO still remember 6-110's (giant 6-71) and 16-149 marine engines Quite the sound at full throttle

Quote from: logman81 on February 11, 2012, 07:08:12 am

Yes jocco I purchased one from there and it is on it's way. Also biding on the tool kit too.

jocco · « **Reply #226 on:** February 11, 2012, 08:23:48 am »

I only have dial up so cannot do you u tube.

Quote from: logman81 on February 11, 2012, 08:05:15 am

Okay guys I'm going to try and take a little vid of it running and try and post it on youtube today so you can see it and hear it run.

logman81 · « **Reply #227 on:** February 11, 2012, 09:22:12 am »

Ok guys a vid is posted to youtube type in Pettibone master 15.

mad murdock · « **Reply #228 on:** February 11, 2012, 10:17:17 am »

Pretty nice old bone you got there logman81!

engine sounds solid. The wood will be moving fast in no time

logman81 · « **Reply #229 on:** February 11, 2012, 10:31:15 am »

Thanks mad murdock it seems to be well taken care of. New parts for the winch will be here Wednesday the bearing and the O ring and the cup were shot, that what was causing the clutch leak and winching.

A little surface rust but plan to give it a paint job once all the leaks are fixed.

beenthere · « **Reply #230 on:** February 11, 2012, 10:45:03 am »

Sounds good and looks like it could be ready to go to work.

terry f · « **Reply #231 on:** February 11, 2012, 10:53:21 am »

Nice

lumberjack48 · « **Reply #232 on:** February 11, 2012, 11:12:28 am »

Its in nice shape, motor sounds 100%

logman81 · « **Reply #233 on:** February 11, 2012, 03:19:26 pm »

Thanks guys for all the nice complements I think it will be a nice skidder once it's all fixed up.

Stephen Alford · « **Reply #234 on:** February 11, 2012, 06:31:25 pm »

Nice,very nice. Thanks for taking the effort to post. Not trying to tell you what to do, but having looked at the braces for your fairlead you might want to run a slack chain from the top of the cab to the top of the fairlead. This will stop a tree from slamming on your shafts. Also gives you something to hang unto when climbing around, look forward to some pics of her hauling. Personally I like the looks of a 20 pounder abc fire extinguisher, its a hoot to pull the pin and let em rip at some flames should you have that happen, heavens forbid.

a old timberjack · « **Reply #235 on:** February 12, 2012, 05:42:07 am »

nice ride!!!

did jimmy give you a set of chains with it? im tryin to guess what size the tires are. let me know i will see what is around. if i find a set i will text you, or if you want give me a call.

logman81 · « **Reply #236 on:** February 12, 2012, 07:12:30 am »

Thanks a old timberjack

No Jimmy didn't have any chains for it. Tires are the 23.1x26 very stable machine. Not sure yet if I want to run chains if I did only on the front. Probably the multi rings if I did. Don't like the rough ride single rings give to rough!

and it also has full lock axles so on sharp corners it wood really tare up the woods. Heard of any wood lots up for bid lately?

logman81 · « **Reply #237 on:** February 12, 2012, 08:41:51 am »

I just measured the main line and it is only 9/16'' cable I plan to replace with a new as this one is rather short 50'. Is this size cable strong enough for this machine?

jocco · « **Reply #238 on:** February 12, 2012, 10:07:09 am »

You should be ok with 9/16 or 5/8 with a little common sence. Some small machines run 1/2. 75-100 feet is good be very carfull with these long cables you can get in trouble quick. They always knott up in the middle so you end up with 2 50 foot pieces

There is some cable that kinks up because it is made to be under tension all the time. Do your homework.

jocco · « **Reply #239 on:** February 12, 2012, 10:15:36 am »

Around here we liked to chain all 4 wheels. You have got to have some give in those rearends or something would break. i HIGHLY DOUBT YOU HAVE POSI LOCK ALL THE TIME ON BOTH AXLES. Ring chains may be most popular You probably can find used ones and make em fit if your handy with cutting/welding. NEW CHAINS ARE STEEP $$$$

iF you do not want an aggressive chain cross link (like for truck or small tractor) would work but might be hard to find and wear out quick. Heck go to a chain dealer and buy 2 sets of 11/8 wire diameter rings (3 inch caulks) at $3000 per set

you will be good to go

Quote from: logman81 on February 12, 2012, 07:12:30 am

Thanks a old timberjack No Jimmy didn't have any chains for it. Tires are the 23.1x26 very stable machine. Not sure yet if I want to run chains if I did only on the front. Probably the multi rings if I did. Don't like the rough ride single rings give to rough! and it also has full lock axles so on sharp corners it wood really tare up the woods. Heard of any wood lots up for bid lately?

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Author Topic: pettibone skidders (Read 10230 times)