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  1. 13 points
    Here's what happens when you get a little free time at work to experiment with some gif software.
  2. 11 points
    I use two grandsons; Wax On and Wax Off. We're saving electricity but go through a ton of chocolate cake, brownies, Whoppers, French fries, milk shakes, and Milky Ways.
  3. 10 points
    ......what a little polish and buff wheel can do to tired old paint..... Still has a ways to go but should turn out pretty nice.
  4. 10 points
    The pic was from Dec 1962. My uncle pulling my sibs around in Ada, Ohio RJ...Suburban???
  5. 8 points
    Here's 2 of mine, one early production 1955 and a regular production 1955. 2 old girls! Also featured is my 1956 RJ35 with the wrong color rims, somebody painted over the original black paint! Sorry the pictures doubled up for some reason, oops!
  6. 6 points
    Why use a wheelbarrow? A horse idling in the yard makes any job a little easier. After putting her in the garage last evening I went over to Lowes to pick up some shelving. In the parking lot there were three rows of Troy-Bilt Red Pony's waiting to be sold. Couldn't help stare at them ... really makes you appreciate the old horse in the garage ... no comparison!
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    I dont use the more expensive stuff that I use on my truck. I keep it simple and anyone can do what I just did. I have a random orbital buffer and a high speed buffer. Pads and all kinds cutting compounds. I like to keep it simple when polishing on the tractors but on my new 520H I might go all out....lol. If you hit one spot of oil or grease, it makes a mess really quick of the pads. Plus, on this tractor there is a few chipped paint, rust spots so that can cause issues to. So I go to the hardware store or auto parts store and pick up a few wool buffing wheels with the quarter inch shank. They are around six inches in diameter and cost a few bucks. Then I just use a standard electric drill or even my dewalt battery drill. Also, the paint must be clean of all dirt and grime. Just washing won't work. Clay bar is the best but with this one, I cheaped out and just used a good microfiber and some mean green and really worked small areas until I got it smooth enough that I felt I wasnt going to do more damage then good. To get an idea of the dirt in the paint, take a plastic bag in your hand and run it over the paint. On dirty paint it will sound like your using sand paper. First- always season the wool wheel with whatever you are working with. Make sure the compound is really worked into the pad. Second- Keep a spray bottle of water with you. Spray the paint with a mist and the wool wheel also. Little trick I picked up along the way. Helps to keep things lubricated/lift dirt and also streches the compound a little fruther. Third- Work in small 12"x12' areas or smaller. When you move to a new section, add three or four more drops of polish and a spritz of water. Fourth- Move very slow. About an inch per second or so. You can really cut into the paint even with a drill and wool pad. Be careful, things can get hot but with this setup, its pretty safe. Fifth- Keep a clean microfiber around and wipe as you go. Six- follow up with your favorite wax. So for under twenty bucks and a drill you can get results like that. There is minor scratches when shining under a flash light that could be done better with better prep work and compounds. But I have to admit, I think this one will be moving on down the road. I need space badly. To many tractors....or not enough space. Actually, I used a left over bottle of meguiars scratch remover 2.0 . That stuff works great on old faded paint but again if I was doing something nicer, I would use a cutting compound to fit my needs.
  9. 5 points
    Had the son throw all the tins and motor on the 702 for some inspiration . Thought I had everything , but air cleaner turned out to be the wrong one . My plan was to restore , but now I'm thinking leaving it dirty . I have a set of aggs for the back , or I could go dual old style truff tires . I found one tractor pretty complete minus some steering, clutch rod , and side tins . Then I located a another 702 roller minus the hood ,seat ,toolbox , and fenders . Turns out All my tractors and all parts were all purchased from Redsquare members . What's your thoughts .
  10. 5 points
    All you boys & girls who wanted a late March blizzard have ME to thank ! It will come ... I assure you ! Decided to start tearing down the 'ol '68 for a re-power & total "going through " ALSO : If there's anyone in my immediate area that would like this 6 HP Techy , $ 20.00 , it's yours . Has brand new carburetor , runs , doesn't smoke but it's a 68 & just don't have the time to go through it .
  11. 5 points
    3-15-1972 Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather opens On this day in 1972, The Godfather–a three-hour epic chronicling the lives of the Corleones, an Italian-American crime family led by the powerful Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando)–is released in theaters. The Godfather was adapted from the best-selling book of the same name by Mario Puzo, a novelist who grew up in New York City’s Hell’s Kitchen and got his start writing pulp stories for men’s magazines. Controversy surrounded the film from the beginning: Soon after Paramount Pictures announced its production, the Italian-American Civil Rights League held a rally in Madison Square Garden, claiming the film would amount to a slur against Italian Americans. The uproar only increased publicity for the movie, which Paramount was counting to become a big-money hit after the success of Puzo’s novel. The studio’s production chief, Robert Evans, approached several directors–including Sergio Leone and Costa Gavras–about The Godfather before hiring the relatively unknown Francis Ford Coppola, who was only 31 years old at the time. As an Italian American himself, Coppola strove to make the film an authentic representation of the time period and the culture, and to do justice to the complex relationships within the Corleone family, instead of focusing primarily on the violent crime aspect of the story. He worked with Puzo on the screenplay and persuaded Paramount to increase the budget of the film, which the studio had envisioned as a relatively meager $2.5 million. Perhaps most importantly, Coppola and Puzo fought to cast Marlon Brando in the coveted role of Vito Corleone. At the time, Brando’s career had been in decline for a decade, and he had become notorious for his moody on-set behavior, most notably during the filming of 1962’s Mutiny on the Bounty. When Paramount insisted that Brando do a screen test, the legendary actor complied because he wanted the role so badly. Reading his lines from hidden cue cards, Brando turned in a phenomenal, intuitive performance as the Godfather, winning an Academy Award for Best Actor (which he declined to accept). Combined with Coppola’s meticulous direction and memorable performances by the rest of the film’s cast, including Al Pacino, James Caan, Robert Duvall and Diane Keaton, Brando’s star turn propelled the film to record-breaking box-office success, as well as three Academy Awards, for Best Actor, Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay.
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    My friends RJ 35
  14. 5 points
    you can drop this off at my house parts have a way of being saved here Brian here's some of mine Brian
  15. 5 points
    Theirs no such thing as a yard to small for a WH
  16. 4 points
    John, had a stroke yesterday (Thursday)...left side paralyzed. I know prayers work...please remember John in yours. He is in the hospital and is OK. The condition is thought to be temporary...but will take some time and therapy. I don't know much more then that. I talked with him, but only for a few minutes. Please keep him in your prayers.
  17. 4 points
    You could have worse problems than grandsons who grow up with grease on their noses.
  18. 4 points
    Funny you should mention MTD tractors ,,17 years ago when my wife and i were getting ready to build the house we are in now , and i bought a MTD "Garden tractor" to clear our land and what not ,, so while spending our last winter at the old house we got about 6-8 inches of snow so i figured id try new tractor and plow drive way,, so first pass up the driveway i got about half way up and the tractor just stopped !!! No the wheels didnt start spinning they stopped all together !! It just quit !! I backed up drove forward hit the snow again same thing !! So put it in garage and very next day bought my 310-8 and it blew threw that snow like there wasnt any snow at all,, from that moment on i was sold on Wheel horse and never looked back !! Sold that MTD to a buddy that just needed somthing to cut grass,,,my 310-8 cleared my land that spring , and back filled my foundation and landscaped the hole thing never a complaint it pushed dirt gravel big rocks like nothing !!! Ill never own anything other than a WH !!!
  19. 4 points
    That is the best explanation of the process that I have ever heard. Thanks for that.
  20. 4 points
    A few of mine
  21. 4 points
    My wife calls this "Tractor Porn" When I turn the laptop sideways to look at a photo, she says, "Centerfold"?
  22. 4 points
    Quite a few years ago after buying another house I needed a mower fast. Bought a used MTD sold by Hechinger. I hit a small stump in high grass and bent the front axle, not the spindle, the axle. Had the wheel all twisted out of shape. Used a big pipe wrench to bend it back and didn`t even have to tear it apart. Another woman who hated me wound up with the house so I left her keep the mower. Good riddance to both. Learned a valuable lessen there, at least about lawn mowers...
  23. 3 points
    Wishin4a416

    XI

    Anyone else see the Brand new 520XI for sale on CL? No pictures. 1/2 hour on meter. I hope this isn't against the rules. I have no affiliation with it, was just browsing.
  24. 3 points
    I first met John 9 years ago when he traveled hours out of his way to bring me an original tiller decal to replicate. It was a great visit and really opened my eyes to the passion for these tractors. Only one Brrly1 and Lola and I send prayers your way every day. 2 people whom I am very close to suffered very severe strokes last year and have made amazing recoveries as I know you will. Stay strong, work hard and get well soon. Terry & Lola Dennis
  25. 3 points
    The other thing about the big box machines, I'd never consider having two of them. With the Wheel Horses, it only seems natural that any family needs more than one (don't want one getting lonely in the garage!). Just finished adding some fresh oil and brushing the winter dust off my "senior" machine. This weekend I'll be putting the decks on both and we're ready for summer!
  26. 3 points
    Great to see guys bringing back the original paint! I see too many people painting over it when it could be brought back easier, cheaper, and nicer. They're only original once.
  27. 3 points
    Here is my pic for my banner !! Thank you very much !!!
  28. 3 points
    Yup ,, my brother ( the dummy my mother raised lol) went and bought a Huskavarna, wouldnt listen to me either.. It has splined axels NO hubs with bolts to hold wheels on and when he gets to top of his driveway and tires spinning he moves back and forth and gets the wheels bouncing lol i keep telling him buddy dont do that !! One of these days your tranny gonna be laying in pieces on your driveway !!!
  29. 3 points
    I've always thought that were the best looking garden tractors too! That's a good way to get even with someone I reckon!
  30. 3 points
    Craig, that is an excellent picture...look at that group. Outstanding.
  31. 3 points
    DownHome...your issue sounds a little different (because of the starter fluid). Yours could be anything from dirt in the gas tank (blocking gas flow), bad or pinched gas line, dirty gas filter, etc. I would check all of it and replace the obvious first, then take the tube off from between the fuel pump and the carb...crank the engine and see if you get good quality spurts of gas. I would not use starter fluid on one of these small engines...better to use carb cleaner...not as explosive. Also, spray all linkage with carb cleaner and make sure it is free to move. Let us know if any of that fixes your issue. If it does not, we can go from there.
  32. 3 points
    RJ-58/9 We have a thread going here... ...for picts just like that.
  33. 3 points
    John has been back flooding Facebook already!
  34. 3 points
    Glad you got it sorted. Nice to be able to do it yourself and avoid the dealer and time with the tractor away from home! Saving $$$$ too!!
  35. 3 points
    This is a 1957 RJ-35 project, lots of rust and a few parts that are beyond saving, but very complete all things considered.
  36. 3 points
    Buddy a new set of decals and you would be all set !!! Nice machine !!
  37. 3 points
    This topic pops up here from time to time. I think you have to look at it from different point of views and without blinders on. We all on here are Wheel Horse fans for obvious reasons. Now out of all the members on here how many really need a heavy duty garden tractor? How many just mow with a Wheel Horse? Then I am sure there are some that don't have a yard big enough to justify a garden tractor let alone a rider, or a drive that a small walk behind snow blower could handle. That does not mean they don't enjoy the restoring or collecting part. So if you take the whole Wheel Horse crowd we are actually very few. People in today's world don't garden like they once did. The overall need for the well build garden tractor is not there. I like many of you shake my head when I look at that junk at the big box stores. Then again I have to open my mind and quit comparing it to a Wheel Horse. They were never design to plow heavy snow or pull a ground engaging piece of equipment. Design to fill the need of the city dweller that needs to mow his 1 acre or less and do it efficiently for 1 to 5 years. They were never designed to last. As said many times before they are disposable. So if you take the blinders off those junk tractors are just like Wheel Horse's, they are doing what they are design to do. It's just the world we live in now. Wheel Horse's are just a connection to what once was. If it weren't for people like here on the site the Wheel Horse would have started to dissapear a lot faster then it is.
  38. 3 points
    after 10 my wife tried to tell me to stop buying tractors,so isaid would you rather that I spend my time in the strip bars,or in the garage
  39. 2 points
    FYI: Only about six companies made Steering Wheels for garden tractors (and boats & golf carts) over the last 60 years, and many of the center inserts–caps are the same, just with different decals or shaped inserts. I'm starting to make a few inserts for the other brands of garden tractors (when I can find a knowledgable collector of that brand who is willing to cooperate, share their originals and test-fits with me). All of the inserts I'll be making have not been available for a long time, and the few goods ones left are hoarded or held for a very high ransom. Karl Lyon is letting me use a direct link to my section #09 ( www.WHRparts.WheelHorseForum.com ) (WHR is Wheel Horse Restoration Parts). If you know of someone else who may need one of these, please let them know where to find them. Working with Terry and he has many of these single decals available now (about $3.50@). Here's some 'other brand tractor' inserts I've made recently: These are for 21/2" openings (a larger size than WH ever used).
  40. 2 points
    my early production 1955 with tank bracket and cable steering rj35(TOP PICTURE) & my 1957 rj35 (BOTTOM PICTURE)
  41. 2 points
    Clay bar is literally a clay bar. Specially sold and used for removing dirt and grime imbedded in paint. You break it in pieces and once again work in small sections. They try to tell you to buy there lubricant which is also spray wax. I just use good soapy water. You keep the paint well lubricated at all times because the clay can actually scuff the paint if let go dry. You would be amazed how black the clay gets on even the best looking paint. Once black, you fold over and use it till you can't. Then rip off a new piece and keep going. It really works great. If the paint is to far gone, I would then suggest wet sanding. If you dont remove this fine grit in the paint, It will then swirl around with the polisher and create nice fine scratches. It will still shine but be full of scratches. I was able to work a lot of them out with a good microfiber cloth and some mean green on the 417. If going for perfection, clay bar is the way to go..
  42. 2 points
    John posted on Facebook earlier that he gets to go home on Thursday. Great news John!!
  43. 2 points
    I saved it. Try, right click and then 'save image as'. If that helps it's all yours Phatboy.
  44. 2 points
    I bypassed the fuel pump and she runs nice. Soooooo, what now? Can I rebuild the vacuum fuel filter in the k181? I recently purchased a new fuel pump for my k241. But it's a mechanical arm. Are they interchangeable? I just wanna ride!!
  45. 2 points
    Well i try'd it just shows the back ground lol no tractors hmm ,,
  46. 2 points
    So it is a rear discharge? On this one https://www.partstree.com/parts/toro/mower-deck-assemblies/05-42mr03-toro-42-rear-discharge-mower-deck-for-300-and-400-series-1985/rear-discharge-mower-42-in-107-cm-vehicle-identification-number-05-42mr03_1/ go down to the bottom of the list and you will see a 2nd item 6 but it still fails to tell you it is for the 42". That is why the original parts lists are so valuable. Garry
  47. 2 points
    Are you going to plumb some air lines around the shop? The air leaving doesn't have a chance to cool and condense before hitting that filter. A lot of moisture could get by that and end up in your sand.
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    The K-181 is an incredibly strong little engine. All K-181's are basically the same on the inside. Most differences are in the output size of the crankshaft. The "S" designation means electric start. My recommendation is to pull the crankshaft and have it mic'd. If it needs to be ground to the next undersize, do it. Let the machinist tell you what size replacement rod you need, and put it all back together. A rebuilt K-181 is better than any replacement you can find in today's market.
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