Thanks, Charlie and Chet. If there is some out-of-alignment between the reel and bedknife, can backlapping bring things true, or do I need to take it in for...
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Chet Schwing
teebayou
Aug 16, 2012 8:34 pm
Backlapping should help. If not it may need grinding. U may need to backlap a few times to get it true. Kindest Regards, Chet Schwing...
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11b40@...
11b40...
Aug 17, 2012 12:37 pm
My triplex is a 1966.I looked last night to see if there were any numbers to tell what model it is.Cant find any.This look see was about you statement about...
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Charles Woernle
cwoernle
Aug 17, 2012 5:24 pm
Chet, The one end of my rear roller might be slightly more worn than the other. I don't have calipers to get a precise measurement, but the two ends look a...
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PHIL
pjnardi59
Aug 19, 2012 3:32 pm
How many people worked on there Lockes Today?? I did just basic mantinance,...
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Larry Hodson
lwh3421
Aug 19, 2012 4:09 pm
I do all my own repairs except sharpening. I restored my 60's TriPlex in the early 90's tearing it apart down to the roller and having the engine rebuilt....
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Porter Harvey
11b40...
Aug 19, 2012 6:30 pm
Ilooked at it a few times when I was working on the body for my cj5:-),Its all set for the rest of the year, I took it apart a few weeks ago an rebuilt the 6.5...
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Chet Schwing
teebayou
Aug 19, 2012 7:10 pm
Any pointers on how to set the reel onto the bedknife would be greatly appreciated. I normally just eyeball but I figure there is a better method. Kindest...
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PHIL
pjnardi59
Aug 19, 2012 11:40 pm
Checkout new photos I found info on model 6 C very cool...
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Charlie Aycock
hongranddad...
Aug 19, 2012 11:53 pm
Chet, I addressed this in one of my earlier posts. You had it right: use the paper test, using the least spring tension possible. Barely want to hear any...
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Jason Hayden
nzp38l
Aug 20, 2012 1:15 am
Changed bearings in front reel and back lapped. To: thelockepowerreelclub@yahoogroups.com From: pjnardi59@... Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2012 15:32:51 +0000 ...
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tra135
Aug 20, 2012 2:11 pm
I adjusted the brake mechanism on my 1986 plain triplex over the weekend and cut the lawn....
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Geoffrey Smith
nantucketgeoff
Aug 20, 2012 2:52 pm
... From: Charles Woernle <chas_shen@...> Subject: Re: [ The Locke Power Reel Club] Reel Sharpening - Atlanta, GA To:...
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sarachs@...
sarachs
Aug 20, 2012 10:37 pm
oil and greese a lot! In a message dated 8/20/2012 10:11:41 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, tra135@... writes: I adjusted the brake mechanism on my 1986...
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Steven Vandervest
svandervest
Aug 20, 2012 10:49 pm
That's common. As far as your not cutting level it could be the grass clippings raising the roller on the side where they are being thrown. Connected by DROID...
3644
saikosis
Aug 29, 2012 10:39 pm
Hi everyone. I have a 30" and a 70", both from the 1950s, and I managed to snap the drive chain on both of them. Is this a common failure? Could I be doing...
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Larry Hodson
lwh3421
Aug 29, 2012 11:09 pm
Hi Saikosis, Your best bet is to download a manual from the clubs website. Once you read it most of your questions will be answered. The next step is to go to...
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tra135
Aug 30, 2012 7:27 pm
Club member "Westpenn40" put together a great file with pictures showing 33 of the 34 grease fittings on a triplex. It's in the "files" section of this...
3647
joshdeaven
Aug 31, 2012 12:52 am
Does anyone have info on the devere locke 51f garden tractor.I believe it was made in the mid 60's.It has a Kohler 10hp engine.Any info would be great.Thanks...
3648
Arthur Gumbus
artgumbus
Aug 31, 2012 9:21 am
Hello, Your chains should be oiled once a month for residential use. I use a spray on oil designed for chains called Boeshield. The chains are easy to...
3649
moedagger
Sep 6, 2012 2:32 pm
Greetings I have for sale a nice Locke with the serial number 5025 that I restored five years ago at a cost of, who cares anyway, I spent way too much but I...
3650
pjnardi59
Sep 6, 2012 3:13 pm
i'm interested Jeff, I can be reached at 603-608-8811...
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saikosis
Sep 8, 2012 8:32 pm
Thanks, Larry. I found the manual for my engines (both are 14R6). That was a big help. I don't see a manual for the my particular years; the closest I see...
3652
saikosis
Sep 8, 2012 8:33 pm
Thanks for the pointer. That's exactly what I was looking for!...
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saikosis
Sep 8, 2012 8:43 pm
Thanks, Art, for all the good information. I saw the pictures of your 1953 30". Very nice! I think my 30" was from the same run. Mine is serial number...
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gary
dark3581
Sep 12, 2012 3:11 am
hi just wondering if anyone out there has a seven blade reel for sale?...
3657
pjnardi59
Sep 17, 2012 5:35 pm
what is the easyest way to change the sprocket on the sprocket carrier on the triplex, (17T sprocket under engine) noticed it was missing a couple teeth ...
3658
jeffrey lefrancois
moedagger
Sep 17, 2012 8:09 pm
Hi Phil I left a voice mail message for you the other day regarding the three triplexes I told you about but I haven't heard from you. If I don't get a...
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PHIL
pjnardi59
Sep 18, 2012 7:56 am
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jeffrey lefrancois
moedagger
Sep 18, 2012 2:13 pm
Phil I got your messages and as soon as I can get the serial numbers I'll get them to you. He did mention though that he wants to sell them as a lot of three....
