Visit to Rooney's Sears Suburban Museum

Dropped in for a surprise inspection.

[@gary0050]

did that jade mist have a fine metallic in it originally?

[@Chooman69]

gary bishop no, it did not.

[@gary0050]

Sears Suburban Backyard Tractor Club thank you. I have two ss15s I am going to do and the paint is so faded I couldn't tell if it was solid or metallic originally

[@danmurphy6415]

This engine has ran super strong Never a lack in power,Its only a 2 yr old rebuild.Ive ran my snow blower last winter ,and mowed at less than half throttle in high gear and never had this happen .I take good care of my tractor,oil changes ,grease jobs before I mow ect..man I hope I can get this fixed.

[@thefinalfrontear9870]

Thanks Guys ;-)

[@tractorhead971]

This video should be flagged as Tractor Porn! 😳

[@edzgarage]

Very nice collection Rooney!

[@Chooman69]

Yes, he has a great collection

[@danmurphy6415]

Hey guys , Dan Murphy here . I have a 66 suburban 12. Its restored and has ran great for 2 yrs. recently have had problem with the motor just quiting. I just rebuilt the carb put in new points condenser and plug . I also put in a new air filter and inline fuel filter.I got it going this evening and cut about a half acre with it .then it started acting like it was starving for fuel I .pushed it to garage and got it running and it acts like there is a flat spot in the carb ?I can throttle it up easy and engage the blades then it dies.. So I took out the new inline fuel filter and it didn't die wen I engaged the blades.This has never happened before. Please any thoughts????I have clean fuel too . Thanks

[@Chooman69]

Hi Dan, check the pin in with the points. Make sure it is not sticking. We've had that problem. Next I think you may have a fuel delivery issue. Is the tank close to empty or run better when fuel is full?

[@danmurphy6415]

I found cracks in the coil wire.this explains the intermitant fluttering. So I cut off the cracked section of the coil wire and spliced in an doner coil wire. Sealed it up with 3m rubber splice tape ,and checked for power leakage ,I didn't get shocked ,and I got great spark now.So I mowed again it ran smoother than ever before. But now when its in tall grass or hi gear it dies. Its NEVER done this before.Its like the power band is weak. I have my sears engine manual and have adjusted the carb . It idles great ,I can idle up and engage the blades and mow only in 2nd gear..Ive tweeked the high speed power needle as good as I can . Just weak power response.. Im at a loss.

[@danmurphy6415]

Before all this trouble started it ran good with low fuel or full tank .Do you think the yoke on the cam has anything to do with the points advance ?? Or is that just for the compression release ?.Thanks so much for the response.

[@DesertDigger1]

I always got a kick out of the factory tail light on the SS/ST models.My 68 J.D. 110 has a factory cig. lighter.

[@danmurphy6415]

Thanks for the advice ,I will check the points push pin. Ive been on ebay trying to find a backup pin but no luck . Any advice on a replacement part.

[@thefinalfrontear9870]

Anyone know which white paint is nearest match to an original white hood for a Sears Suburban, like which shade of rustoleum etc??

[@Chooman69]

IMO, the 60s tractor’s hood had thicker metal and more of an off white like and international harvester white or artic white than the 70s tractors. I have never done a repaint, hopefully someone will comment and help you out.

[@RooneysSears01]

The original color was called Arctic White but I find that Rustoleum Gloss White looks pretty dang close bud, good luck!

[@TheSaturnV]

I ran into this question when I did Ol' Orange & White. I think in reality the color was simply a bright white back in the day. But if you look at old catalogs and period photos, you get more of an antique white impression. So, I went with IH White which has either a cream or greyish tint depending on the year.

[@TheSaturnV]

Great video, thanks for the virtual tour.

[@demonicatgaming6230]

I wood like to join the club I have 1974 sears suburban ss 16 twin

[@savagenomore]

Rooney has some nice stuff, I have an electric hitch setup, tried to make it work with my sleeve hitch bar but it won't lift the attachments...

[@Chooman69]

Great guy. To bad about the hitch setup. They seem very valuable when working.

[@71_sears97]

My place isn't too far from Rooney's, just wander up to Waukesha, WI SSBTC! I have 3 Sears tractors currently in mostly all original condition or restored.

[@Chooman69]

Will have to check it out sometime.

[@starpuss]

Nice SS Collection he has , makes me wish I had more room !

[@Chooman69]

I think he's at capacity.

[@sarahkalvelage7377]

both of mine are 80's models im hoping to buy an older model soon.

[@Chooman69]

80s are good. We like the 60s and 70s. You will too.

[@sarahkalvelage7377]

yeah they look so much better i love that vintage style. the older the better its made is what i always say.

[@woodysgeekchannel2204]

Hell Ya...tractor porn...nice I have 4 of em

[@slimjim119]

nice

[@Chooman69]

Thanks

[@gary0050]

did that jade mist have a fine metallic in it originally?

[@rosiluna4160]

Have 6 of them,that need to be fix,any one??

[@cattmann1405]

Great video Chewy!...never get tired of perusing his collection! Did you leave a corporate donation to the Rooney's Sears Suburban Museum: Brick and Mortar Project?

[@Chooman69]

Yes I did but I think I'm the only donation so far

[@cattmann1405]

Sears Suburban Backyard Tractor Club Uhm..er...well...uh...yeah...uh...nice tractors!...

[@transammike]

Sweet! I just picked up a ss18 for my girlfriend's uncle, I should have made a video!

[@Chooman69]

There's still time lol.

[@RooneysSears01]

Chewy you have to come back we sooo much left to talk about! lol It was awesome having you stop by my friend!

[@Chooman69]

Was a lot of fun buddy. So much to do in such little time. Let me know if your neighbor gets his car.

[@RooneysSears01]

I sure will if I can remember who he was! lol

[@TheSaturnV]

Awesome tractors Rooney! Really appreciated seeing this old iron.

[@RooneysSears01]

Thanks Saturn! And how is that ol' 68 of yours doin? We need a SaturnV sears update brutha! lol

[@TheSaturnV]

Yep! I almost crushed it while cutting down a tree near our barn! Common sense won out and nothing happened. Seeing your awesome machines inspires me to shoot a video on it.

[@59chevt]

That is an amazing collection.

[@Nctractorman83]

Rooney has a nice stable full of Sears

[@Chooman69]

Beautiful collection for sure.

[@jster1963]

Sweet!

[@Chooman69]

Thanks