I assume he is tough as nails too. Did you note that he has taken off
the padded seat on the sled and rides it sitting on the cold hard body
of the machine!
Randy
On 09/02/2013 8:15 PM, Dieselhead wrote:
Sir, You are a true connoisseur of old iron. Wankel panther, 240D,
IHC M, Snappers, Cub
Your knee goes where the seat was and Carharts keep it warm...lol
Mike
On Feb 11, 2013 10:57 AM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote:
I assume he is tough as nails too. Did you note that he has taken off the
padded seat on the sled and rides it sitting on the cold hard body of the
On 09/02/2013 8:00 PM, Curt Raymond wrote:
1971 Arctic Cat Panther 303W, powered by a Sachs 303cc Wankel Rotary engine.
About 19hp, 2 stroke, single rotor. Not a real high top speed, I had it up to
maybe 20 today, it might make 40, but its real smooth and has lots of torque, a
real good
, the padded seat was full of water and frozen hard as a rock!
-Curt
Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2013 09:57:10 -0600
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Standing Randy, I was standing...
I'd just replaced the main gas line and had to have the seat off for that.
You don't sit in deep powder snow anyway, you stand
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On 09/02/2013 8:00 PM, Curt Raymond wrote:
1971 Arctic Cat Panther 303W, powered by a Sachs 303cc Wankel Rotary engine.
About 19hp, 2 stroke
was an
extremely tender American and that was one VERY TOUGH Greenlander.
Wilton
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Standing Randy, I
Thanks.
Acclimation or getting used to it, yes, but physics is physics.
Wilton
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and simply endured it.
Wilton
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You write well.
I think the answer is that you get
No the new ones are much better and easier to usenot to mention safer,
BUT you will pay for them. I think I paid $200 in 1985 for mine (BTW,
it's a 1971, not 69), and it cost about $235 brand new in 1971 which is about
$1300 in today's dollars.
Every time I take mine in for
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Sir, You are a true connoisseur of old iron. Wankel panther
Mechanized snow machinery is always authorized in the household
budget.
You would have thought so:
http://userweb.windwireless.net/~jimc/Mog/blowerload.jpg
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Mechanized snow machinery is always authorized in the household
budget, unless there is a Unimog or tractor, or pickup involved.
You would have thought so:
http://userweb.windwireless.net/~jimc/Mog/blowerload.jpg
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Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net writes:
http://userweb.windwireless.net/~jimc/Mog/blowerload.jpg
http://bringatrailer.com/2009/02/15/1968-mercedes-benz-unimog-snow-blower/
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Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote:
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Ah, but don't discount the difference the driver makes! I routinely drove
away from 4WD Jeeps and trucks on the ice at stop signs in OKC in my first
FWD car - the '74 Saab Sonnett. It was very light, but capable in the
slippery stuff. Then again, I never had much trouble with the V8 MGA either.
tires) for 4 years in MI UP; no snow tires on truck in Greenland,
either - just several sand bags in cargo bed.
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You have got to be joking. Mine tries to kill me. Even with 150lbs of
sand in the trunk...
Maybe the snow tires really make a difference.
Dude, you would not believe it. I'm fond of Nokian. Hakka 1's
on the Frankenheap.
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Maybe the snow tires really make a difference.
Quebec claims a major decrease in winter crashes since they mandated snow tires.
I wonder if the gains will hold after all those brand new snow tires get worn
down to the new legal limit.
Mitch.
Its true. For the most part, peoples cars aren't bad in the snow, their
tires are. All seasons can't compare to dedicated winter tires. Our S600
and CL600 at work does great in the snow with a fresh set of winter tires.
I've driven them in some pretty bad conditions.
Jaime
On Fri, Feb 8,
Looks like we did well in this storm... well over a foot outside and no
evidence of any wind damage. Overall, the forecasters did a good job with
this one, the NOAA maps were predicting 12-13 inches for us. This is our
first good snow fall in two years.
I'm a little disappointed they plowed our
the pedal, but that means in the snow I've got that much
more space to module the pedal...
-Curt
Date: Fri, 08 Feb 2013 22:55:52 -0500
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that much more space to module the pedal...
-Curt
Date: Fri, 08 Feb 2013 22:55:52 -0500
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I can attest to the poor snow and ice performance with a turbodiesel
of any type and the 220D, for similar reasons. The 220D auto has a
fluid coupling with fixed slip, so it transmits too much torque to the
rear wheels. A turbo typically spins up and adds power without direct
control by
I wasn't expecting good snow performance as I had been used to driving
my 220D automatic and a 450 and 560SEL which were not the best.
My winter car is a 200D manual. For a short period my wife
was driving the 450SL. Both riding on Hakkas, and both are/were
pretty darned good in the snow. In
-And driver attitude.
Wilton
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I wasn't expecting good snow performance as I had been
I can attest to the poor snow and ice performance with a turbodiesel
of any type and the 220D, for similar reasons. The 220D auto has a
fluid coupling with fixed slip, so it transmits too much torque to
the rear wheels. A turbo typically spins up and adds power without
direct control by the
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I wasn't expecting good snow performance as I had been used to driving my
220D automatic
The trick to driving a turbo diesel it just preventing the turbo boost from
creating wheel spin. This is easier in some cars than others. Its all
about light throttle.
On Sat, Feb 9, 2013 at 10:33 AM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
I can attest to the poor snow and ice performance
Good snow tires and don't be afraid to dirt track it a little. Step on the
throttle hard, let 'er spin a bit. It will shift into the next gear, grab
traction and go straight down the road. Mind you don't want to do that on
ice but it works like a charm with a set of Firestone snows(75 series
The trick to driving a turbo diesel it just preventing the turbo boost from
creating wheel spin. This is easier in some cars than others. Its all
about light throttle.
I have never encountered a situation where the turbo was a detriment.
If it was, it would be easy to temporarily pull the
Yeah, its no serious problem, but an unexpected boost of power can send the
tail end a bit sideways!
Jaime
On Sat, Feb 9, 2013 at 11:24 AM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
The trick to driving a turbo diesel it just preventing the turbo boost from
creating wheel spin. This is easier
How are things going out Boston way?
Anyone know about conditions in the Buffalo, NY area?
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How are things going out Boston way?
Anyone know about conditions in the Buffalo, NY area?
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No bad, no bad. Looks like we've ended up with just on two and a half feet
of snow, drifts up
some then.
-Curt
Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2013 12:21:48 -0600
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up some
then.
-Curt
Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2013 12:21:48 -0600
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Err, go ask your mother.
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Diesel preferred.
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What's a Wankel
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How are things going out Boston way?
Anyone know about conditions
wait for the snow to harden
up some then.
-Curt
Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2013 12:21:48 -0600
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How are things going out Boston way?
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Curt, I enjoyed riding my Ski-Doo up on top of 2 to 3
New 1971/72 Ski-Doo snowmobile.
Wilton
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What did you have for a Ski-Doo? I play mostly with sleds
mostly the same:
http://deadsledwrenchers.net/projects/303engine.JPG
http://deadsledwrenchers.net/projects/303engine2.JPG
-Curt
Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2013 14:47:26 -0500
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a new set and throw
them in.
-Curt
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How are things going out Boston way?
Anyone know about conditions
Sir, You are a true connoisseur of old iron. Wankel panther, 240D,
IHC M, Snappers, Cub cadet, tons of colemans. You need a
Versatrailer. Got a 45-70 Springfield trapdoor?
1971 Arctic Cat Panther 303W, powered by a Sachs 303cc Wankel Rotary
engine. About 19hp, 2 stroke, single rotor. Not
collecting military rifles
from 1870 - 1890, basically the first metallic cartridge guns. I can't even
keep up with what hes got...
-Curt
Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2013 20:15:20 -0600
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126die...@gmail.com
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Sir, You are a true connoisseur of old iron. Wankel panther, 240D,
IHC M, Snappers
Well my back hurts like hell now! I think I have to get one of
those. Are the old ones better?
Sent from my iPhone
On Feb 9, 2013, at 8:37 PM, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote:
1969 Ariensbest investment I made in 1985!
I bought a new Ariens in 2003? Maybe it was before that
The old man does. Its okay I suppose but I prefer the .50-70 Sharps
Cavalry carbine. The rod and gun club he goes to has a swinging
metal plate thats probably 3 inches thick, maybe 12 inches in
diameter. Dad and I were there one day with the Sharps and a couple
guys were peppering it with a
.
Also have a Sears, don't ask.
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Diesel preferred.
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Sent: Saturday, February 9, 2013 8:52 PM
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Go Ariens! I have a 24 wide
IIRC, Click Clack put everybody's favorite FWD snow
car (a Camry, I think, or was it an Accord?) up against
some ancient giant boat of a RWD American car, both with
snow tires but no other special preparation, and the
boat kicked the rice cakes out of the FWD car in the snow.
Their point was,
I just got off the phone with a software vendor in southern NH. They were
waiting to get the word to go home.
He was looking forward to the storm because he is a skier.
From the description it sounds like MA and points both are really going to get
hammered.
My 1979 300TD was a great car in
Have you put in your advance request for $20billion in recovery funds?
--R
On 2/8/13 2:56 PM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote:
We're all settled in here in NE New Jersey waiting for the heavy snow to
start. Fire is burning, short ribs braising on the the stove, some beer in
the fridge, and snow blower
You mean my insurance policy? Yep, I'm covered.
On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 3:30 PM, Rich Thomas
richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote:
Have you put in your advance request for $20billion in recovery funds?
--R
On 2/8/13 2:56 PM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote:
We're all settled in here in
no no -- gummint money to help you recover!
--R
On 2/8/13 3:34 PM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote:
You mean my insurance policy? Yep, I'm covered.
On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 3:30 PM, Rich Thomas
richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote:
Have you put in your advance request for $20billion in
Yes my 240D with Michelin Harmony all season tires does exceptionally well in
the snow.
Sent from my iPhone
On Feb 8, 2013, at 2:56 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote:
We're all settled in here in NE New Jersey waiting for the heavy snow to
start. Fire is burning, short ribs
Just got in from a 3 hour drive in the snow with the 300d. Drifting around
corners on the back roads of PA is so much fun. Got sideways a couple
times when wasn't planned but in typical rwd euro car fashion, back off the
throttle a touch and she's back straight again. Last leg was up over a
Yes my 240D with Michelin Harmony all season tires does
exceptionally well in the snow.
Sent from my iPhone
My 240D with two sandbags in the trunk and all season tars always did
just fine.
SDL with Blizzaks on the rear and weight in the trunk did fine.
GranCarVan does fine with
Jaime Kopchinski wrote:
We're all settled in here in NE New Jersey waiting for the heavy snow to
start.
It only dumped 6 of wet heavy stuff on me in Michigan last night. Closed all
the schools in the area.
The S210 4Matic just zoomed down the driveway, with nary a hint of traction
control.
Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com writes:
On the way home I was reminded again how good W123s can be in foul
weather...
You have got to be joking. Mine tries to kill me. Even with 150lbs of
sand in the trunk.
my ugly Cooper UltraNoise snow tires did a great job of
navigating the slushy
Maybe the snow tires really make a difference.
Allan
--
1983 300D
1979 300SD
Good tires are cheap insurance.
Good tires are the first insurance policy you should buy (and renew)
Good tires are ones that stick to the road, not necessarily high
performance tires or expensive.
Well said.
I LOVE my Harmony's.
Jon
On Feb 8, 2013, at 11:17 PM, Dieselhead wrote:
Maybe the snow tires really make a difference.
Allan
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1983 300D
1979 300SD
Good tires are cheap insurance.
Good tires are the first insurance policy you should buy (and renew)
Good
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