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I do not change attachments any more to much bending reaching lifting etc. So today it was time to swap out the snow horses for the grass horses. Sweepster came down yesterday, no wind, got some the TWP road out of the yard and back on the road also the driveway, have some more to do but too windy today. Storage shed is in the distance up the hill.

Hey fellas, So my work with the helicopter took me out to Indiana doing controlled burning, and I noticed three Wheel Horse Tractor’s at a person’s house along my route to the airport every day… Decided to stop in and met a great guy named Larry Greener, I’m sure a lot of you may know him. He used to have a pretty massive collection of our tractors. It was so nice, he was in the backyard and we just started chatting and he showed me some of his tractors… Including this awesome C160 that had a front end loader. Living out in California, I have never actually seen another Wheel Horse other than my own lol, so it was fun to chat with Larry. It is greening up so beautifully out here in Indiana, absolutely beautiful. I think I’m going to relocate here! All the best Jason

April 9, 1965, The Houston Astrodome opens, the world's first indoor, air-conditioned domed sports stadium. A year later, the Dome made history again when it showcased the first installation of Astroturf.

I changed the oil and oil filter, and greased all 4 zircs. The recycler deflector had both bottom corners broken off, which sent grass all over the place, so I installed a piece of flooring and metal retainer to block it off. Buying a new deflector and parts for $75+ isn't in my budget at the moment. On a side note, I went down to the local Autozone to buy some sae30 oil. I didn't see any on the shelf so I asked an employee if they had any in the back warehouse. I told him I needed 2 qts. He came back with 2. When they rung it up, it showed it was 1 cent a qt. The manager said it was discontinued and they just wanted to get rid of it. I told them I'd buy whatever they had left. Walked out with 7 qts for 8 cents (sales tax was 1 cent).

It's a runner! Wiring isn't 100% done. Going to try to get that finished up tomorrow. It still needs tuning but I may have to do that at Pullstart's.

Talking about "old Coots" @c-series don I spent last evening at my company's 25 year banquet, Seated to my right was our most senior active employee. An 80yo with 59 years of service. On my left was my son Mark, 59yo yesterday with 36 years of service. And this 82yo kid in the middle with 50 years of service. (42 years active and 8 years paid consultant) These three old coots will soon total 150 years of service with the S. Morgan Smith / Allis Chalmers / Voith Hydro Company

Hello , I am trying to identify a tractor we inherited. We do not know anything about it yet , I have pictures attached (I hope !) I have 14 pictures total. , I will just post 3 now, one upload failed and I don't know how to remove it , no trash can or X . Can send more if asked. Serial # 62-5270. There might be another tag behind the Hydraulic pump ? Thanks , Barry

Early model Crescent, modernized from overhead line shaft operation to electric with safety features. Built late eighteen hundreds, runs on Babbitt can accommodate blades up to two inches wide, currently fitted with 1.250" Crescent Machine Company was founded in Leetonia, Ohio in 1893. It manufactured a line of industrial woodworking machinery, particularly band saws. In 1940, it was bought by Pittsburgh Equitable Meter and Manufacturing Company, which became the Rockwell Manufacturing Company in 1946. Leaving in the morning to bring her home.

Back to the pass. I bought my National Park senior pass (top image) back in 2012 when I turned 62. The cost was $10. When my wife went to buy one years later, the cost had risen to $80. So she didn't get one. Fast-forward to 2023, we went to Kitty Hawk. My carload got in free, but our traveling partner, also a veteran, did not. However, the gate keeper told them to go around to the other side of the gatehouse where he was given an America The Beautiful Gold Star and Veteran pass. It was free and good anywhere the National Park pass was accepted.

Get you a couple brass elbows and you can mount it up front. I do suggest you use the included filter that comes with the pump. I made a small L shaped tab and used one oil pan bolt to secure mine on the Bronco.

Here is an instructional thread. Video's at the end.

Hi all. I bought a '99 Wheelhorse 15-38HXL three years ago. I've been retired now for 3 years. There doesn't appear to be a lot of posts here regarding the unit I have, so maybe I can help others who might also have one.

If you see something you need, let me know. There’s lots to look at in here. There are quite a few NOS belts, Toro Wheel Horse branded replacement parts, hardware, decals, sales literature, manuals, electrical, and more!

Better make that under 70. BTW, Can someone explain why all the doctors, lawyers, nurses, and state police are teenagers? Sorry for the @Beap52, but that Donny kid started it.

Some additional info: B. Cooper Ice Co. operated during the early 1900’s with records connecting them to the ice industry in 1917. The dissolution of the B. Cooper Ice & Coal Co. (I guess they worked in the coal industry, too) occurred on November 1, 1934. In any matter, I think that’s a neat piece of history and would hang on to it. Cherish it even. Don’t Bank On This Part: I’m guessing here, but the ST 5 under Bond & Turney, may mean 5th Street (which is now 105th St). The ice company building was located on “Shaughnessy Square” between 105th & 106th Streets (originally 5th & 6th Streets) and 2nd & 3rd Avenues in Troy, NY. That area is actually triangular in shape.

Either you have done a great deal of through research or you are one of the best BS artists on Red Square. I'm very impressed, but then again I'm easily impressed.

If the engine runs, fire it up and get it hot. Also try tightening too. Once it moves (if it moves) go back and forth tighten loosen with a little more loosen each time.

@Pullstart I need that for my truck.

Nice herd! I agree. Changing attachments isn't for us seniors.

Wicked cool! We're building one here too.

Astroturf had to be used because they were unable to keep natural grass from dying. The initial stadium design featured thousands of clear Lucite windows, which created intense glare, making it nearly impossible for baseball players to track fly balls. To fix the glare they painted the roof panels white, which subsequently deprived the turf of sunlight and caused the grass to die, leaving a dirt field that was painted green. The Solution; Monsanto developed a synthetic surface that was installed in 1966. The high-profile installation in the "Astrodome" led to the product being branded as AstroTurf.

Welcome! That appears to be a 1962 702 model, and mostly original. It has the desirable HY-2 hydraulic lift setup that was an option that year. & 7 HP Kohler and a "4 speed" (3 forward, 1 reverse) Unidrive. The throttle, ammeter, and steering wheel are not original, the starter / generator belt guard is missing?? Once you get it running, you need to install the drive belt guard to allow proper clutch / shifting action. Plenty of parts are still available. Do download the manual for it... Bill

Put some 2 inch wheel spacers on the 702 and was able to put the fenders and toolbox back on

If I have to remove and disassemble a spindle, believe me it is getting new bearings. Pretty cheap insurance. At one time the bearings were coming with cheap grease, that is long gone and if you use electric motor grade bearings, those have pretty good lube spec. No need to pop the seal etc. (actually most folks tweak the seals and they just don't seal as good as when new), grease is important but keeping out water and dust is upmost. I have not seen a mower deck bearing fail because of the grease but many are contamination related. String, twine, and mono-filament are mostly what I seen takes out the seal and bang bearing is filled with dirt. I have been running sealed bearing in mower decks for several years and no issues. Think about it, the mule drive bearings are sealed and some i have are 40 years young. If your deck needs bearings and you have issues with getting down to service them.....go with sealed bearings. they will run along time.

It can be quite cold on the floor. what were we talking about?

Given the businesses mentioned and its unique design, this is an antique ice pick or ice chipper, specifically a promotional one for an ice company. Identity & Function The "cage" handle is a practical design for an ice tool. It is often referred to as a "cool handle" or spring handle, designed to provide a secure grip even when your hands or the tool are wet and cold, while also dissipating the chill so the metal doesn't freeze to your hand. B. Cooper & Co. / Bond & Turney: These names confirm its use. B. Cooper and G. F. Bond were partners in the B. Cooper Ice Company of Troy, NY. They harvested natural ice from the Hudson River and local lakes, delivering it to residents for their "iceboxes" before electric refrigeration existed. Telephone 784: This was the direct line to the ice house to request a delivery. The Pointed Tip: Used to chip off specific-sized blocks of ice from a larger slab to fit a home icebox. Why the Unusual Shape? The scalloped, fan-like end (where the business names are stamped) likely doubled as a scraper or a small cleaver for smoothing the surface of an ice block or breaking off chunks, making it a "multi-tool" for the ice man or homeowner.

Being 80 I have learned to plan my work, once on the floor do EVERYTHING while you are down there, if I can remember why I got down there in thre first place.

The only possible way a shop could be too big is if you couldn't afford to heat it. Even then, just build a wall and heat part of it. So I guess that means no, it can never be too big.

You’d never hear a guy(especially the kind of guy who is here on RS, or any guys that I know) say “ I have this garage/shop/barn, but it’s just too big!!”

You can make your own poor man's tap. Take a 6 inch nipple to the angle grinder and cut some slots length wise on the threads. It will at least clean out some carbon.

Dan, Dan, Dan! I was going to use that line but even a guy like me has higher standards than that.

Seems to be a common characteristic of all of us Wheel Horse owners. Always looking around, and meeting great people.

Today was "Get the tractors ready to mow day" Went to the WaWa to get some Rotella 30W and a couple tubes of Red n Tacky Engine Oil change, added EZ oil drain valve ,grease and blade sharpening on the 875 Engine Oil change, Trans oil (Mobil 1 10W40 Napa 1410 filter) grease. New battery and blade sharpening on the C-160

No but the red porn that dirtys that oil is...

No pictures hard to prove you done anything .

Good day for changing oils and putting the snow blower and plow tractors away for the year. And getting the Commando 8 ready for mowing duties.

What Paul said above is the most popular method of removing the old pipe. I use a Sawzall with a fine-tooth metal cutting blade at low speed.

I also have a 30" saw that is old. Goldie & McCulloch went out of business in 1911. Do not have a weight on the upper guides but have the cantilevered weight at the rear. I think it is there to lift the upper wheel so when changing a blade it would apply minimal tension to the blade to keep it on the wheel. The horizontal wheel below the upper wheel is what tensions the band.

Glad to have you on the site. That is a prime example for this site, helping others keep they're machines alive.

Is that hanging weight just to balance the weight of the upper guide and is the cantilevered weight a balance or is it used to apply a constant tension to the band?

Richard I agree with the Silvertowns! 100% I think I have one. I use these for builds. They take up less space. so they fit in tight spaces.

That makes sense. It is a rather small, compact gearbox unlike a Unidrive. You never completely fill an enclosed cavity full of oil - as it heats up, it builds internal pressure. If it is not vented, it can send a lot of oil out under the seals...

We have many large electric motors on pumps at work. They get PM'd twice a year and have grease fittings on each end. Last year a bearing went bad so it got torn down. Bearings were sealed and the inside of the motor was packed full of grease!! What a mess!

I currently have 4 tractors with Wal Mart Everstart batteries and they are all 4 years old. One of them sat in a shed in my C160 all winter with many frigid days close to 0° with no battery tender, It fired right up last Saturday.

Here is the parts diagram for an Eaton 1100. I think the control shaft and seal should be the same on your Eaton 700 Hydro.pdf For some reason they pictured it upside down. The control shaft is #37 and your seal is #36

Google and AI! The speed in which data can be gathered today is incredible. And you nailed it with your guess on what it was with spectacular accuracy!

Around here I believe anybody under 60 years old 😂😂 cause some of these old coots are gittin along in years!! 🤣 still love ya Ed 😂

Now come on Kevin !!! Not only does it look like a Chevy engine, it says Chevrolet right on it. There is no way that engine came out of a Dodge Dart.

Update: I refilled the reservoir with SAE 30 motor oil and waited and waited and waited. Then, I noticed oil weeping out from under the cam follower arm. After looking at the parts diagram, it doesn’t appear there is a serviceable seal underneath. Anyone have more experience with this issue? Also, in preparation for the upcoming replacement cam plate operation, I removed the 106661 eccentric cam and sure enough it needs replacing due to excessive wear. Grass is growing day by day. Gotta get this horse out to pasture soon!

You whippersnappers...Just remember what Hank said. We came from the West Virginia coal mines And the Rocky Mountains, and the western skies And we can skin a buck, we can run a trotline And a country boy can survive Country folks can survive