Re: (ET) Fw: Newbie here... PLUS: a problem...

["Mike Wallace" <metman scrtc com>]

Gentlemen,
Like Danz, I too have been "lurking" for a while as a "newbie", at least to
this sort of discussion group thing.  I bought my first Elec-trak a little
over thirty years ago, an E10M, and I'm still using it today.  It's been
modified somewhat, but still has the original front tires, seat, and much 
of
it's original paint (back in '75 I used Ditzler's Delstar Acrylic Enamel by
PPG, # DAR-82241 / GE Yellow to repaint the mower deck and front axle 
area).

Over the years I've made a few changes like; a full floating mower deck,
head and tail lights, a disconnect switch from a large frame tractor,
changed from an "A" to a "B" drive belt, silicone rubber lined the entire
battery compartment, and reinforced the front axle support.

I also have an E15, two C185's, a New Idea version of the ER8-36, and some
spare parts I've picked up over the years.  I thought I knew a fair amount
about these units, at least until I started reading some of the messages 
you
guys swap back and forth.  Some of you guys really know your stuff and I'm
impressed.  I am especially interested in all the talk about solid state
speed control for the large frame tractors, and would appreciate input from
any of you that are "up" on that subject.

It's too bad I don't have a snow blower to sell, it seems like a few of you
guys would like to have one.  We don't have a big need for that sort of
attachment down here in South Central Kentucky, but it sounds like a lot of
you are located up north where that "white stuff that falls out of the sky"
seems to be plentiful.  I do have a dozer blade for the large frame 
tractors
as we occasionally get a little snow down here.  I once modified a generic
blade to fit on the E10, but sold the blade once I got my first C185.  I
think my E10 is a great, and simple little unit, but not much of a match 
for
the "big red ones" when it comes to pushing snow or gravel.

I have recently retired from Dana Corporation, and maybe with your help I
can now get around to making even more changes to the best lawn mowers
anybody has ever built.  I sure do want to get rid of all those darn
contactors and relays.  Sorry to ramble, but I really like those ET's.

Mike Wallace
metman scrtc com
Glasgow, Kentucky
270-678-5433



----- Original Message -----
From: "steves" <ssawtelle fcc net>
To: "danz" <rdanzey nalu net>; <Elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu>
Sent: Monday, November 24, 2003 2:09 PM
Subject: Re: (ET) Fw: Newbie here... PLUS: a problem...


> Hi Danz and welcome,
>
> For info on subscribing, archives, etc go to :
> https://cosmos.phy.tufts.edu/mailman/listinfo/elec-trak
>
> For parts, it's a short list.
>
> - Bill Gunn at Technical Services is the official source for parts. He 
> has
> it all ( I think). He is a bit quirky from what I understand but very
> knowledgable and reasonably priced. Without him we'd be at a loss.
>
> - Many parts are generic - I have a short list on my site:
> http://users.rcn.com/ssawtelle/
> look for : Generic Parts
>
> - Places like McMaster-Carr
> http://www.mcmaster.com/
> have stainless nuts and bolts, bearings, etc. at decent prices and quick
> shipping
>
> - A few tractor place that sold them in the past still may have parts 
> (and
> sometimes new tractors still in boxes!) -- have to hunt around
>
> - Some of our members seem to have a lot of old machines and parts they
are
> willing to sell. Ask on the list!
>
> - and don't forget ebay - ET stuff is on there almost constantly.
>
> SteveS
> E20
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "danz" <rdanzey nalu net>
> To: <>
> Sent: Monday, November 24, 2003 2:13 PM
> Subject: (ET) Fw: Newbie here... PLUS: a problem...
>
>
> > Hello.  Below is a message I thought I was sending to the Elec-Trak
forum,
> > but which was bounced.
> >
> > I apparently need to see the information for forum newbies, again, so
that
> I
> > may learn how to initiate a thread, as well as respond to others'
> messages.
> > I hope you can help, and I'm sorry for the inconvenience.  Regards...
> >
> > danz
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "danz" <rdanzey nalu net>
> > To: <elec-trak-request cosmos phy tufts edu>
> > Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2003 6:50 PM
> > Subject: Newbie here...
> >
> >
> > > Hello.  I've been lurking for awhile, and have noticed that there are
> > > references to sources of supply for things needed by the electric
> > tractors.
> > > I wonder if there is any place where such sources are all in one 
> > > list?
> > > Yahoo Groups has a Links category in their format, which would have
> served
> > > such a purpose...
> > >
> > > I hope I won't have to go through every message on every page of the
> > > archive.  I haven't tried the search function yet, but would
anticipate
> > > seeing all the messages that interest me over time using that.
> > >
> > > I was 'tickled' by the recent mention of wheel adaptors for weight
> lifter
> > > weights.  Such a straight forward and simple idea!  Then, today comes
> the
> > > mention of the new LEDs--surely a boon for battery powered machines.
> > >
> > > I'm looking forward to learning more about quiet grass cutting<G>.
> > > Regards...
> > >
> > > danz
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
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