The official OPE daycare thread

[LAWN BOY]

I just went to the landfill as a favor for my neighbor. And I struck gold there! A scared Stihl MS290 Farm Boss was suffering under some junk. I pulled it out and threw it into the truck casually. Got it home. Piston looks good. Started up with a drink down the carb and idled. It shut off as it should with the lever. Gas tank is clean. No bar/chain. Spike is bent but I should be able to fix that. Overall in good shape. Can’t wait to put some fuel in the tank later and see if it will staying idling and oil. I also got a Briggs that turns over.

 

[Bill G]

I just went to the landfill as a favor for my neighbor. And I struck gold there! A scared Stihl MS290 Farm Boss was suffering under some junk. I pulled it out and threw it into the truck casually. Got it home. Piston looks good. Started up with a drink down the carb and idled. It shut off as it should with the lever. Gas tank is clean. No bar/chain. Spike is bent but I should be able to fix that. Overall in good shape. Can’t wait to put some fuel in the tank later and see if it will staying idling and oil. I also got a Briggs that turns over.

Not the way to operate.

 

[LAWN BOY]

Not the way to operate.

How do u mean? The term “threw” was an exaggeration if that’s what ur taking about.

 

[Loony661]

How do u mean? The term “threw” was an exaggeration if that’s what ur taking about.

Casually implies that you were trying to look smooth, doing something that you consciously know isn’t right.

Now I’m not sure what the rules are at your dump, but it could be fine that you took it, or it could be stealing.

 

[LAWN BOY]

Casually implies that you were trying to look smooth, doing something that you consciously know isn’t right.

Now I’m not sure what the rules are at your dump, but it could be fine that you took it, or it could be stealing.

Ok. I might ask about that. I didn’t see a scavenging prohibited sign or anything like I have at other dumps.

 

[LAWN BOY]

The pressure washer that I also got from the landfill runs amazing also! Just gotta by a high pressure hose wand and hope the pump is good!
The saw cleaned up.

 

[LAWN BOY]

Update on the 290: bought countyline bar and chain $58 3/8" 20", installed. Saw would idle fine before installing b/c. I never revved it without b/c. Now won't stay idling. Likes to start with choke which is combined with full throttle on this set up. Take off full throttle after 2 seconds and dies and won't throttle back up. I suppose I'll do new fuel lines and filter, then if still issues carb clean/rebuild/replace. Or is it an air leak?

Stopped by Steve's today for some saws. Homelite Super XL AO to add to my collection of that series amongst 7 other saws for parts and repair.

 

[LAWN BOY]

Yesterday I went in for an interview at an equestrian center that’s only 5 minutes away from our house. Just gotta fill out all the paperwork, sounds like there’s a very good chance they’ll hire me.
Currently ironing out the details, but there’s a decent good chance I’ll be trading 2 saws for an Allis Chalmers 195.

 

[LAWN BOY]

New project from eBay, very rare vintage Ryan leaf blower, I already have 3 weed trimmers from this OMC brand.
My Silverado gets new rear brakes next week. Poulan WoodShark from @Stump Shot runs great and turned out to be in great shape, just needed a new primer bulb, air filter, and chain catcher. Also got another red Homelite super xl ao from him for my collection, it’s in good shape, a later version, got a new air filter stud and cover for it, runs but carb needs attention.

 

[Stump Shot]

New project from eBay, very rare vintage Ryan leaf blower, I already have 3 weed trimmers from this OMC brand.
My Silverado gets new rear brakes next week. Poulan WoodShark from @Stump Shot runs great and turned out to be in great shape, just needed a new primer bulb, air filter, and chain catcher. Also got another red Homelite super xl ao from him for my collection, it’s in good shape, a later version, got a new air filter stud and cover for it, runs but carb needs attention. View attachment 438792View attachment 438791

That blue Homelite XL was a running saw before it hit the orphanage for wayward saws. Has sat for some years though.

 

[LAWN BOY]

Probably gonna install new rear brake rotors/pads on my truck within the next week.
Got a 4 yr old Toro push mower with electric start for free! Just needs carb work.
Gonna be putting this Honda motor in this mini bike frame I think.

 

[LAWN BOY]

I start my job at the equestrian center tomorrow.
Our ex-cop car is getting a new windshield installed right now.
Ryan leaf blower cleaned up and runs with a drink.

 

[Bill G]

I start my job at the equestrian center tomorrow.
Our ex-cop car is getting a new windshield installed right now.
Ryan leaf blower cleaned up and runs with a drink.

Pay attention to the equestrian gals while your working.
Some are hot.
Some are not.
They all like to ride though.

 

[LAWN BOY]

First day at new job went fine today, it was a very short day, 1.5 hours…

 

[greystone mountain man]

First day at new job went fine today, it was a very short day, 1.5 hours…

That's long enough to check out the women

 

[LAWN BOY]

That's long enough to check out the women

Unfortunately the women are 9, 20 some, and 60 some years old. None in my age range so far

 

[greystone mountain man]

Unfortunately the women are 9, 20 some, and 60 some years old. None in my age range so far

20 and 60 is fair game.i never had an age limit had some fun ones 20 to 40 years older than me

 

[Bill G]

That's long enough to check out the women

Damn right!
Lots of good memories of "horse girls"
Now they are Grandma's of "horse girls"

 

[Bill G]

Unfortunately the women are 9, 20 some, and 60 some years old. None in my age range so far

Shucks 20 is perfect for ya. A somewhat experienced gal.
As for 60 they are well experienced and right up my alley.

 

[LAWN BOY]

Went to work today. Drove the John Deere Gator UTV lots dragging a pasture. Also did some other misc. chores/jobs there.
We’ve worked on a lot of vehicles, but I must say, my Silverado is the worst case of rusted damn tight bolts we’ve seen.
I’m working on some chainsaw trades and a sale with JT Chainsaw Shop on YouTube, Dean’s Small Engines on YouTube, and Foothills Vintage Saws on ArboristSite.