Topic: George's NEW BUILD for 07

[George Herrin]

Very welcome.

[Kiddanger]

Id like to say you have an awsome new tractor there - looks sharp in either color blue or red . I have a mid 90's Murray im currently tinkering with, i dont really have plans to race it ( id haveta travel a bit far to do thet), its just basically an experement ive thot aboot for the last few years. For now its basically stock with some mods ( pulleys, bigger engine swap) , but plan to go more exotic as time and money allows.  I noticed you used a 1995 style MTD hood ( same style on new bolens as well i recently saw at Lowes) - I have one of these tractors as well, the only difference is i plan on restoring mine. Its a limited edition 'Team Lowes Racing' sticker package with a 18.5HP twin cylender flathead Briggs - the 42" deck , and oddly enough it has 4 wheel steering. I have to belive its rare since noone ( not even Lowes ) has herd about it. I plan on a slightly over OEM restore ( clearcoat paint- polish the engine)  and have new decals made ( originals are long out of stock - non exisant). Im still gathering parts for it ( need to get some OEM hubcaps) since i got it in pretty rough shape , but the price was right - it was free.
Good luck on your racing season

[THawley08]

Hey George could you tell me the dimensions of your clutch. I am goign make my own out of 3/8 aluminum and i just wanted to know the dimensions. Thank You

[George Herrin]

Never measured it, we use 3 inch pulley's and leave app. 1 to 2 inchs between them for access to center pivot point

[grassthrasher]

I used bolts too for my belt guides 

[hiflyer727]

George, with the tranny plate from EC, this only allows for the rotor and caliper to be mounted on the left side of the frame as you did here in this build, correct?

[George Herrin]

That is correct. You can also mount it on the right on the outside of frame also but my pedal is on the lfet so I mount it on the left also.

[hiflyer727]

George, I just received the cassettes, bearings, and new style cassette holders (not curled up on the sides) from you today. Now, I am using the exact same frame as you did here in this build, 11/4" axle, 8 X 8 rims, with Turf Pros 16 X 7.5 X 8. My question: do the measurements of 28 7/8 inches from front of frame side panel to front edge of cassette holder remain the same, and 2 1/4 inches from top of panel to top of cassette holder?  Thanks.   Thank you for sharing all your insight with us when doing your build.

[George Herrin]

Your new measurement should be 28-1/4 from front of frame to cassette holder and 2 3/4 inch from the top of panel to top of cassette and you will be in the same loctaion as I am with old style cassettes.

[George Herrin]

Oh and you are very welcome

[redline]

George, I was wondering how the brake set-up with the fixed caliper was working. Usually the caliper floats, and I was curious as to how it was performing, relative to the floating design. Any difference noticed?

[George Herrin]

the caliper is actually a dual caliper setup. (KART) each side has its own seperate piton and pad and has individual lines. So it works great center it on the disk when mounting and DONE.

[tory]

HEY GOERGE,Isnt it time we start seeing something red on you avatar?
no sense in promoting an expired sponsorship right.

[George Herrin]

Yes indeed my friend. I am looking for a real good action photo with the new paint and all. Have some but not quite what I am looking for as of yet. It is coming though.

[George Herrin]

Here are a couple shot of the beast in action. I love this first one sideways and toting the front tires



Here is another sideways and diggin hard. This thing is simply a brute off the corners.