The Barnyard Bash Is Still On!

[Dale Finch]

I'm getting tired, so will probably pull over at Grayson. What time would be best for you? I can either dawdle or hustle in the morning... I would be about 3hrs away, so whatever works for you.

[Barnyard]

Dale, anytime will now work. I just ran my errands.

[Greenthumbfarms]

On my way to the Bash!!

The trailer is loaded and ready...I'm changing the oil in my pickup tomorrow then hitting the road around 4am on Thursday. See you all soon!

[Dale Finch]

Coffee in hand...heading out...just a few more hours to the Bash!!

[Greenthumbfarms]

Stopped in Crawfordsville, IN for a late breakfast...next stop is the world famous Barnyard!

[Stanton]

Thanks for taking pictures! Even if they are ones of "on the way" to the Bash!

Keep 'em coming...

[Dale Finch]

We'll, it's official...the Bash is open for business!!

My own cub waiting patiently for help!

A "CARB FEST"!!

Watch out Bob! A potential new young Carb Guru in training!

[SamsFarm]

I was working in the barn, late one night
When my brain flickered an eerie light
For my emotions from this thought, began to rise
And suddenly to my surprise

(We'll host the bash) We'll host the barnyard bash)
(The barnyard bash) It'll be a barnyard smash
(He did the bash) It caught on in a flash
(He did the bash) He did the barnyard bash

From my laboratory in the porta potty on the lawn to the east
To the picnic table where the cubbers all feast
The cubs all came from their humble old roads
To get a jump from my electrodes

(They did the bash) They did the barnyard bash
(The barnyard bash) It was a barnyard smash
(They did the bash) It caught on in a flash
(They did the bash) They did the barnyard bash

Happy bashing!

[indy61]

I really am looking forward to seeing everyone, as well as getting assistance with my low/no oil pressure situation! Sorry you won't be there Stanton, but I'll try to post some photos!

Just curious, did you got the low/no oil pressure solved?

[Dale Finch]

The good news: It's fixed!!
The bad news: We don't know what was wrong!!

We pulled the center crank bearing cap & one rod bearing cap. They looked nice & smooth, but we Plastiguaged them, and they were acceptable. So we decided to split the tractor to inspect the oil pump. It looked OK, but Ron lapped it nice & flat, reducing the clearance a scosche, reinstalled it with a new gasket & buttoned everything back up.

Oh, while apart we did replace the throwout bearing (small pieces chipped off 2 sides) & rear seal (with one of Tim's... looked like slight seepage).

When we cranked it, great oil pressure. But nothing really looked like it would have caused zero oil pressure.

Oh well... success is success!