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May 29, 2003, 35 U.S. states declare it to be Bob Hope Day when the iconic comedic actor and entertainer turned 100 years old, The intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Avenue–famous for its historic buildings and as a central point on the Hollywood Walk of Fame–Bob Hope Square. Several 1940s-era U.S. planes flew overhead as part of an air show honoring Hope’s longtime role as an entertainer of U.S. armed forces all over the world. Hope was too ill to attend the public ceremonies. Three of his children attended the naming ceremony, along with some of his younger show-business colleagues, including Mickey Rooney.

Who all gets their Horses out in a Parade? I recruit local teenagers and neighbors to drive some and they have so much fun. (It’s also good for when I am out making so much noise working on them that neighbors are more forgiving, lol) plus it gets them out for a good exercising.

Absolutely, no tractor is left outside. The pictures actually show my barn and shed, of course it takes moving 3-4 tractors just to get the one I want out at the moment, lol. Good exercise. I have a few torn down on a couple work benches waiting for me to clean them up and reassemble. Retirement is around the corner that my hobby will become my full time job. Currently at 67 tractors including walk behinds. Working on building a elevator to be able to keep some smaller tractors in top level of barn.

"Thanks For The Memories"....

If you choose to drain/refill, look closely at what comes out. If there is any sign of metal particles in the oil, consider it a very strong indication that the hydro was run without oil or that the tractor was forcibly pushed instead of moving under its own power (Eaton 700s do not have acceleration or bypass valves to accommodate being pushed). Both are hydro life-shortening. BTW, the tank on the top is for expansion and typically fills only when the hydro has heated up through use.

Deck is now gone, found new home. Thanks!

Still in business in Amherst MA

I remember your build postings and the effort you went through to make it as close to original as you could. Well done.

Finally got the 953 mostly done. Been a long one but worth it. Still have some small issues and details to get sorted out but 98% complete

The 7 inch cutting edge is for a recycler deck, 3 inch is standard for a side or rear discharge deck. If the edge is too sharp it is subject to a lot of chipping.

through that top cap where you added the oil. i would even run some through while draining. Might have to do it twice.

@wh315-8 Very nice collection. So I guess you have room to store all these fine tractors. That a lot of metal to protect. Enjoy every one them.

Unfortunately that seems to be the standard. Owner sharpening is required.

All done, hopefully ready for service. I managed to remove less than 75% of my new paint. Man I hate small tires. I elected to mount them in the conventional direction. I was always told to mount ag tires backwards on a non drive axle, but studying the bar direction in a turn, looked to me like the conventional direction would give more side shove. Probably a coin flip. The Air-Loc brand tires look great, hope they last a long time. Would have much preferred some American skins, but didn’t see any acceptable ones available. Props to Morrow Tire, I have ordered several things from them and have been very happy.

I will try to remember a resubmit when the time comes. I’m flattered it has been received so well. Takes a lot of time and care fixing one that was missing so much

I agree,I have a 1979 c101 that I bought new, has mowed most of its life and plowed snow all its life, and I may have changed it 2 maybe three times, stored inside. Have had no trany problems with the 8 speed in this tractor.

Yep. Sounds cool, but it's not

And it's been 22 years since I stopped working there.

Could be that is why I asked if the lift still worked if it doesn't then coupler failure is top of the list.

I'm thinking the coupler might have stripped

paint a line across the hub and axle on each side then after you try to move make sure they haven't shifted. D series have very hefty axle key but they can shear. Does the engine labor at all when yo try to move???

Does the mid mount or 3 pt lift function? Does teh motion control seem to move OK (Linkages on Ds are a night mare. Also make sure tow valve is tightly closed.

There are no idler pulleys or pulleys of any kind in a D series drive train

I have a Toro Wheel Horse 267H deck that Im trying to find someone that might be going from around the South Bend,IN. area up to around northern Pennsylvania. I sold the deck to a guy but he is disabled and that's a pretty far drive for him he said so I figured I'd check on here for anyone that might be going to somewhere around that area and I could throw some cash your way for taking it with you.

Just don't be tempted to slow the idle to below 8-900 RPM That engine is splash lubricated (no oil pump) and without enough engine speed it doesn't lubricate the top end.

KT -17 series 2 had oil pumps...WH decided not to get the oil filter. You can retro fit one if you find the parts

And we are back! Took the points cover off and they were filthy. So I gave them a good cleaning and adjusted them as they were way off. Put it all back together and it fired right up! I put 40 minutes on the hour meter and she’s good! This will be a dedicated “mowing” and will also be pulling my cyclone rake tractor so stay tuned for that post! And the headlights work! Also I was just wondering if these engines have an oil pump. I didn’t see any filter so I’m not sure. IMG_2234.mov

Here's one that I just found on marketplace on a 633

Here's mine:

My dealer is: Lawson's Outdoor Power Equipment 113 W Main Street New Market, MD, 21774 He still has old and restored Wheel Horses on the showroom floor. Here is a picture of his sign on the front of the building