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The Power Ram: Homemade B&S Engine TractorBy Al McGeeR.R. 4, Box 4A Colona, Illinois 61241 As a child I was fascinated with mechanical devices of every type, mainly automotive. At the age of 8 years old I was reprimanded very sternly because I tore a Model T rear end down my father had in the barnyard and was made to put it back together again. I am not an educated man. Eighth grade was maximum for a farm life of hard work. I read an article in the January issue of the Gas Engine Magazine about the 6-12 Maytag tractor. I was fascinated. I called Dale Luttig of Kansas and asked him about the interest that was created by the new device. So I proceeded to create the power ram. I started with a 16 HP hydrostat Jacobson garden tractor. Traded the engine with a rod out for six 5-S Briggs and Stratton engines. Then, to the junkyard, where I bought my iron for the frame and my f... 778 of 3373 characters shown.
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