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@Vinylguy at redoyourhorse.com comes through again!!!

A few more pictures, a lot more messing with the steering and getting the right clearance and Ackerman angle. Chain out from front axle Another test run - and a photogenic picture

Bday gift from my granddaughters.

Fix it up and sell it at a very reasonable price to someone that needs it.

September 9, 1956 Elvis Presley's first appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show".

@Pullstart take note on how to do it right ...

I had a battery start Onan powered genset. When the Onan died, I added a drive pulley and did some replumbing. Now I park it in front of a WH and drive it off the PTO. The Onan is an air compressor while the generator has 110V AC and 12VDC outputs. This is what happens when you get cabin fever in the winter.

I don't need the generator and I certainly don't need another project but the price was certainly right, free. It's dirty from sitting but clearly there's not many hours on it. It was locked up tight and I couldn't be sure if it was the engine or generator head so I opened things up. Once I got this far I found that it would rotate just shy of one turn before stopping solidly. It was definitely in the engine. I kept going and found this. Apparently the spring retainer left home and the valve dropped into the cylinder. It completely punctured the head and was jammed tight. The head is toast. The piston wasn't hurt and I think the pushrods are fine but I'll check them better today. I first assumed that a new head would end this project and I'd just salvage the power head but I found a used head complete with the valves, springs and rockers for 40 some bucks so now I'm pondering. It's not worth putting a lot into it, especially for me since I don't need it, but I would a reasonable amount. I figure I'll scrounge up a service manual. I didn't see one here for the overhead valve models What would you guys do? This unit will clean up to near new condition and could be a nice little generator.

Elvis has not left the builiding ...

The motor head in me would fix it up and flip. Bill is right you should check the key. Couple of pry bars and have Nancy wack it with the skillet?

Have used heim joints for decades. Have some of various sizes in a drawer. Running low on them so I use them judiciously. Also have various types and sizes of the rod ends. Quick disconnect and regular. Have used the quick disconnect many times and not had a problem. They do make it easy to reset toe in, especially if one end of tie rod is not adjustable. Plus they were free. Former place of employment scrapped them as overstock since no one was buying replacements. The mechanically minded employees snatched them right up. If they lasted forever on a lift truck , they will do well on a garden tractor.

Most people don’t like horse jokes, so I’m going against the rein. I love a good horse pun, but then I’m a little unstable. What does it mean if you find a horseshoe? Some poor horse is walking around in his socks. Why are horses such bad dancers? They’ve got two left feet. I put a bet on a horse to come in at 10 to 1 – and it did! Unfortunately all the others came in at 12.30.

other than the obvious maintainence tasks one that is often overlooked is to replace the gas line - -they can rot internally and the little fragments travel potentially to carb -- also suggest washing out gas tank - enjoy !

Awesome so i did pretty well lol. I literally just bought it to snowblow. My quad with bucket is a real pain at times. lol. I plan on changing all the fluids before i really start running it. I did read the 700 is a bit on the weak side....but like i said i dont plan on using it hard. I got a cub and 2N for that stuff lol

That oughtta be on a T shirt 👕

drive to front still to do - deciding whether to spoil a suburban 400 - or use my suburban 551 - and swap the trans for an 8 speed before I do the drive. Which will be chain from the back to front...

I was at an auction yesterday and bought this... It fired right up, blower works, and it moves fine. I did some reading and i just want your opinion on how decent of a mower it is? Its a 314A. I bought it to blow snow as itll be eaiser to do my sidewalks and stuff with then my quad. I gave 230bucks for it.

How to Buy a Horse Ethan walks into a barn with a farmer to buy a horse The horse is laid down in some straw. After giving the horse the once-over Ethan says, "This horse hasn't got any shoes on." The farmer replies "Well he hasn't got up yet.

You will probably want to remove the flywheel & check the key - the sudden stop of rotating parts - at speed - most likely caused an issue with the key, and perhaps the connecting rod.

It is a sickness when you are younger. But as you age you settle for what you have, But that is not bad eather.

Pulley was a bit bent but not bad. Used sockets and long rods to get bearings out. I got a deck from @sqrlgtr that had the bad bearings so I used the bearings from my rotted deck. Had extra pulleys and stuff anyway working with two decks to make one good one. Rebuilt the tip on my Hobart mig so going to try to patch two holes in the @sqrlgtr deck

Nice score. I like the tall chute single blower for clearing snow to. Best of luck.

She probably doesn't know us very well probably should keep it that way.

Where do you come up with all these off-the-wall thoughts? Stick with turf tires on the rear, the airplane tires are ribbed and offer very little traction.

Not trying to scare you off, but horses are herd animals. I hope you have lots of shed room. Now that you have one, MANY more will follow.

Great deal. the working tall chute blowers sell for $200. Just a word of caution, the 314A has the weaker Eaton 700 hydro transmission that is not approved for ground engaging implements like a dirt plow or disc or grader blade. It should work fine with the blower or a mowing deck. Another quirk with the 700 hydros is the engine is not running, they can not be rolled. Do not attempt to tow as the transmission may be damaged.

DANG IT!!! I paid $5.05 above list price. I'm such a sucker!

And 3 years later, September 8 1963 was the best day of my life.. She said "I do".

Now driving and steering - a lot of trial and error!

No sensors or cameras needing special alignment or windshield wiper heating zones needing electrical connections. JYBW (just your basic windshield!)

Just wondering if the A after the numbers always refers to the 700 and the H after refers to the 1100 Eatons? example 314-A, 314-H.

I'd put a key in it.

As long as her aim is ok!

@cafoose did you clean out the related bearings , and refill with LUCAS XTRA HD GREEN CHASSIS GREASE ? years in usage , guess what ?, no bearing whine or any failures in any deck or related rotational pto spot . 550 deg rated , also polyurea rated , stays with it , what a concept , also did my pto cone needle bearing ? have never burned out a clutch disc , these repetitive problems are starring right at you . my decks are bearing issue free , for years , also do this , pete

Probabley would not be much different than these. https://www.millertire.com/16x6-50-8-rubber-master-rib-4-ply-tire/

FL: Go to the big show next year and find what you really want. That is my two cents.

Front tires might be ok if they are ribbed. You'd probably be able to run them very low on air pressure if you want. No other real benefit.

There are a number of YouTube videos showing the process. I watched a couple and would add a few points. Use a drill press with a down stop to prevent going too deep, it is easy to suddenly go too far with a hand drill. I use a very small amount of fuel resistant sealer on the edge, it acts as a lubricant and helps seal. Do not hammer in too far, it will begin to come loose when you go beyond flat.

September 8, 1960, Alfred Hitchcock's classic film Psycho was released in the USA on September 8, 1960, debuting in New York City and becoming a massive cultural and financial success, establishing new standards in horror and cinema.

Congratulations on your anniversary! We have the same anniversary actually. 19 years for me and the Mrs.

Sounds to me like you're doing just fine. Try a thing. Find the weak spots. Fix em. These are very heavy duty pieces of equipment but they do get some age on em and need repairs and maintenance. You're headed the right direction for sure.

Happy Birthday @HyperPete, we are glad you were born.

Have a GREAT day Dave. See you Saturday morning here at the Meet & Greet.

Ive had a couple onans with the accelerator pump, both ran rich at idle, swapped with oem P220 carbs off ebay without that pump feature

Old rotten tires removed from rear wheels. Inside part of wheel where the tires mount are in absolutely perfect condition. Don't even need to clean up or paint this area on them. These will seal up nicely with no need for tubes (good thing as 12" tubes are costly).

Here are a few photos of said tractor. I see nothing that would make me believe it is not an actual 754. I will be picking it up from @Just getting started in a couple weeks when my work takes me to Minnesota. It will mostly be for shows, parades, and joy rides - though I do have a nice period correct snowblade and enough parts to make one (if not two) nice mower decks. The tower looks like it may have had an HY-2 at one time, unless there is some other explanation for holes (last photo). This old plow may have found its special purpose!

Worked on the steering wheel today. Steering wheel is just about done. Dave

I'm not sure what a patinaed dash plate is, but I have one that is worn and rusty.

Well done. Looks great. Another quality designed idea. Enjoy.

Very cool fabrication. This should be a most useful tractor. That looks very heavy duty. Dave