Keeping a piece of History Alive

Ron Wenrich · August 25, 2007, 07:49:10 AM

Having mufflers reminds me of an Amish mill that I did some sawing. The first time I went there, they were running straight pipes right out the back of the building. I went back a couple of weeks later, and they had mufflers on the Detroit. I asked if it got too loud for them.

The Amishman told me that the neighbor was plowing over on the next field one day when they started up their Detroit. The neighbor said he really got some plowing done, as the Detroit spooked the mules. :D He just couldn't keep up.

inspectorwoody · August 25, 2007, 08:05:12 AM

Thanks rpg.

Good information for this newbie! ;D

I can only imagine that poor ol' Amishman! :D

inspectorwoody · August 25, 2007, 11:11:54 PM

Moved the carriage and two sections of track today. Got the saw crated and that is in my shed! ;)

Here are a few more pictures I took today before the disassembley.

inspectorwoody · August 29, 2007, 09:01:43 PM

Here is another pic that was taken before the tear down began.

Deep in thought...memories... ;)

And than I have great help! ;D Here is a pic of Natalie getting in on the action!

We'll be doing some more work this weekend. Was informed the saw may be an old Atkins. The "V" track will have to be replaced. Pretty beat up.

olyman · August 29, 2007, 10:23:28 PM

i told woody of a friend of mine that is a dd nut--and hes good---lots of semi drivers used to have them--when he rebuilt em--said they wouldnt leak again--and they didnt either--dont know what he did---

sawguy21 · August 30, 2007, 10:15:51 AM

I spent some time in a bull nose Kenworth with a 6-53 and straight pipe. When the jake kicked in, conversation was impossible. :D The DD is very popular in trucks here, lots of 8v and 12v-92s on the road.

Fla._Deadheader · August 30, 2007, 11:20:41 AM

As long as you can get the track straight, it doesn't matter all that much if it's beat up. Saw takes boards off vertically, so, just line the track with a GOOD TIGHT string, and support it well.

Bandmills like WM and such, take boards horizontally, so, track must be in PLANE and level as possible.

Level yours across the tracks and you will be good to go.

inspectorwoody · September 01, 2007, 04:58:46 PM

Thanks Fla._Deadheader! ;)

It is completely tore down and waiting to be moved. ;D

Spoke with an Amish guy this am and he is going to ride along with me some time next week to take a peek at the engine. You wouldn't know from the highway that the guy does anything until you pull up the lane and around house and than there they, nothing but engines!

Doesn't seem to found of the detroits but very willing to help and likes to talk! Just a good ol' boy.

inspectorwoody · September 03, 2007, 09:27:55 AM

http://www.youtube.com/v/lCY-6WYXCxw

Video of the 4-71.

beenthere · September 03, 2007, 09:33:23 AM

Congrats Dustin.
That sure sounds good. 8) 8)

flip · September 04, 2007, 01:53:36 PM

That's really cool! Got to be loud in a building.

pigman · September 04, 2007, 10:06:35 PM

My brother has 4- 71 that he used to power a silage blower . The muffler rusted out and he didn't replace it. That thing was loud. :( Then the exaust manifold rusted out and he did not replace it. That thing was even louder. :( :( I am glad he has quit milking and I don't have to here that thing again this year. 8)

Bob the deaf one

Marksawyer54 · July 14, 2023, 12:31:19 PM

HI
I am searching for more information on the gear system used on the Crabb mill. It appears to look like a pair of brake drums w/ a chain in the middle, operated by a large handle above. I am posting some photos. Can anyone provide more information on the parts and if it is still available in some form or another? Thanks
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