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Well getting things prepped for the inevitable snow. Went out and put a battery in my bronco 14 with the 18hp Briggs vanguard v-twin in it. Started right up and ran exceptional after sitting for over a year. Last time i swapped the battery out I ground the positive terminal to the choke cable. It melted through the metal casing but the wire on the inside was still good. So being cheap as I am I redneck fixed it with a stick off the tree outside the garage and some electrical tape. Worked like a charm. The choke works like it should now. Temporary but probably long term fix 😂

Made a new lift link for the 1257 with the HY2 unit. Wanted something with a little adjustment to it. Still needs a little paint but works good with dozer blade.

For those familiar with the Upper Peninsula of Michigan (Da UP), here's a required tool in every tool box:

Got the C-120 ready for the impending storm they're forecasting. Since it's Thanksgiving weekend, I'm thankful that the hydraulic lift I installed is working great! And I got the last of the leaves picked up, which frees up the C-141 in the unlikely event we get enough snow to hook up the snowblower.

I've gotten into the habit of adding a second ground cable to the starter housing. Simple, neat and effective. The fastening points already existed... why not?

Geeze, I never thought of using a hammer handle. I just use my fingers.

Erics Snow pusher Cleats Snowplow

The hood and wheels were actually linen beige (Allis-Chalmers cream) but the photo's made it look more white. Inspiration? Found other pics out of the bright sun

Little 856 really likes its new to it wheels and tires.

I think I found my issue. When I traced the wires from the pto switch, I found the wire to the brake safety switch was worn and making contact with the lift cylinder. Replaced the wire and rerouted it so it wouldn’t happen again. Got too cold to try to fire it up, but I’ll verify tomorrow to make sure that solved the problem.

Got this Super Scooper plow all set up!

My 92 312-8 before… And after. My 78 C-141 before… And after. My 87 308-8 before… And after.

Do you have to use a LH drill bit to tap a LH thread?? No. It's been my experience that left-handed components (drills, taps, hardware) can either be more difficult to locate, or cost more than the common RH counterpart. Or both. One big reason I avoid them is my lathe has no provision to single point cut LH male threads. Tapping LH female threads is fine.

Wheelhorse diesel in action bcaaf875471e1b1d6182b1df34e3dd87.mp4

Same here. I don't have any left thread taps so all my ends are RH. Assemble. Adjust. Reassemble and tighten up. Done.

Nice - a true turnbuckle type of adjustment, like an old automotive 3 piece tie rod. Being a 20 pitch thread, I would have skipped the LH version & gone with two RH ones. One full rotation of the clevis is .050 inch movement - being symmetrical, a half turn is only .025 inch..... Set it once & forget it. I did just that with my plow angling rod. Heim ends are 1/2-20 RH thread. Adjust once & done.

Great farmer repair... duck tape, binder twine, baler wire, and a stick.

Looks like the big rigs they use to clear shopping mall parking lots...

Good to hear that you found the problem. If the tire pressure wasn't it here's another thing to try that has worked for me a couple times. Remove the belt tension. On a level surface lower the blower so it sits on the ground. Loosen the bolts holding the mounting bracket to the blower body. Place a small spacer under the left side of the blower body (about 3/8"-1/2"). Tighten the mounting bolts securely. Reattach the belt. It does often work. Raising the left side a little compensates for the belt tension pulling on the other slop areas. There's always some slop even if it an itsy-bitsy amount.

@ri702bill yeah that pic was still in adjustment stage , that is a 1/2-20 thread and is 2 1/2" long so guessing I ended up with 1 1/2" thread engagement. I got it adjusted now with jam nuts tight. Can pick wheels off of ground and still have plenty of ground clearance with plow in raised position. I made it with left hand thread on one end and right hand thread on other so all you have to do is break jam nuts loose and turn hex stock to make longer or shorter. @ebinmaine Mcmaster was the source for the clevis rod ends. They were 9/10$$'s a piece if I remember correctly. I did have to "massage" them a little to fit lift shaft and plow bracket

Eric - those are clevis rod ends. McMaster should have them. Beware of cheap cast versions.. Only slightly stronger than cream cheese..

If you have bearings on both ends this is a kit I have used with good results. A raw edge cogged belt is best for a S/G.

The Low Rider before after

Saved a two piece seat. Before After

spectacular projects ----- great photos -- awesome work -- don't mean to hyjack your before and after tractor thread but thought i would add some before and after of WH mower rehabs -- here is a 37 sd rescue rehab before and after of deck i found

Women should have their cars painted that color so they can find them in crowded parking lots!

The only green Wheel Horse I've ever seen that I like. Not that my opinion matters, but it does look nice. At least it isn't "that" green with yellow wheels!

Lol funny 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂

Looks like you were sending up smoke signals so the EPA would be able to fine find you.

One on FBMP for $450.

I had a couple trees in a hedge row fall into the yard. After cutting up the big stuff and hauling it away there was a lot small chunks, twigs, and junk in the grass Would be way to much bending over/raking. Got the sweepster out and swept the stuff back into the hedge row. Worked pretty good and beat raking/picking up!

I was running through some old pic's. Typically I don't take many pics before, mostly during. Both of these machines were 6 month projects working off and on. The surprise was both engines were in real good shape. Anyone else got some before and after pics.

The plates themselves are very strong. My concern is the attachment point where they bolt to the plow. I'm thinking about getting a corner brace from approximately 12" out from the plow and brace making a triangle 🔺️. Simple strap steel. The terrain float isn't likely to be a huge issue. Our driveway surface is pretty flat.

Hmmm... Got a bit more fiber in the meat, eh?? Some JB Weld and Duct tape could get most of it back to gether! Ever consider using one of those Souvenir Billy Bats??

Looks plenty strong too!

I will have an operational machine in the next 12 hours! 😁😁

Anyone ever seen one?

@jsp_333 , @ri702billhiding in plane site , is a regular part of repetitive , problems , emphasise that often , had issues that drove me nuts, till I got a better view of it , now its a regular thing , to roller stool around it on a flat floor . if you can, having a helper , to operate issue while you are sitting there , looking at it , lets you see the ENTIRE START , of issue , usually a hand off phase of function . levers / linkages are known for that . glad you got it , pete

Got the Suburban in a deal when I purchased my 1st RJ (regretfully sold the RJ) Seller said it had to go also if took the RJ. It was really close to being scrap. Was able to put it together with spare parts so cost was minimal. It gets lotsa likes/attention at shows. Yet to do a complete restoration. Instead I just bought my already restored tractors from @Buckeyes. Definitely more cost effective.......

My eyes Joe. Ya shouda warned us to wear protection.

All my pics are still before

Now I think we have the answer why the PTO now stays engaged.

Browsing Ebay I came across this. I was totally shocked when I saw that it was located in Deland, FL, only about 15 miles from me. The paint was much worse than the picture indicates and the engine was a welded mess but I wanted it. I actually physically looked at it prior to bidding and it was the very same model my Dad brought home brand new when I was 5 years old. My proxy bid wasn't going to be beat but I ended up winning it for $285.00. Down to every nut and bolt then rebuilt. Both the 500 and the 400 are on display in a 4 season porch on one of the main roads out of Mishawaka now.

Yes, the two PTO and seat safety switches functions are: 1. one switch breaks the starting circuit preventing start up if the PTO is engaged 2. if the driver leaves the seat with the engine running and the PTO engaged the other PTO switch breaks the ignition circuit stopping the engine Neither of these switches electrically disengage the PTO although if they are badly misaligned, they may mechanically prevent the PTO lever from fully engaging.

Trailer Couple tractors (sorry no before for the rat)...

These two tractors were clearly 'parts only' machines. A 657 and a 500 Indy Special. After some mingling and hanky panky they emerged as this.

Here's the post telling my story... @jsoluna you'll like this one.

Santa just called, he wants to use the tractor at the North Pole, seems like some of the reindeer called out this week.