Red Power

I’m often surprised at the variety of interests I have. It gets me in trouble sometimes. More often than not, it is embarrassing when I have to explain to others. But I am who I am. I like learning new things, and sure, once I have learned how to do something, maybe I’m not interested in it much anymore, but the experience of learning was enough to get into it for me.

Which brings me to the topic of this post…

Over the last year or two, a friend’s son and I have gotten to know each other a little, usually in passing or while working on house projects around one or the other’s house. During one conversation early this summer, he revealed his interest in learning engine repair, specifically old tractors. HIs mom had suggested he find a tractor that needed some work and use it as a sort of “learning project”, but admitted to me that he is worried he won’t be able to physically handle the work - lifting, cranking bolts, that sort of thing. In a moment of spontaneous thinking without truly thinking it through, I suggested we work on it together. Because, you know… I don’t have enough hobbies, projects, or money pits in my life. <insert eye roll emoji here> Which is how I found myself spending my free time watching engine rebuild videos, reading shop manuals, and searching the web and local papers for used tractors.

In our search for a project engine, we decided to visit a few tractor shows throughout the summer, to research which engines are easier or harder than others to rebuild without a shop full of tools. If nothing else, it’s been fun going to shows all summer!

We haven’t found a tractor yet, and I’m not sure if I will update here or not once we start work, but I wanted to share a few pics of some beautiful machinery.

Remember to Spin the Compass.