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Some of you might know that I live in an area of the UK known as gods country… a region called Yorkshire, North Yorkshire specifically. This is the largest county in the UK and the least population density. So those who live there get to enjoy the 3300 sq miles of beautiful scenery. we take the beauty for granted and some of you have often commented on the scenery in my posts rather than the content 🤣 To the point of this post, I’ve heard some of you go crazy on the latest version of All Creatures Great and Small. It’s a good series and we just live amongst those wonderful locations and occasionally get caught in the traffic and filming! Plus we did a wedding in St Oswalds church last Friday and it reminded me of another wedding… anyway here are a few pics of the last five years of me cycling and driving, you might recognise a few locations and characters…. during COVID I followed James car on a trailer up the dale into Arncliffe, where they film the outside of the vet practice Inside of St Oswalds church where james and Helen married Outside of the church Look who I bumped into Skeldale house Yockethwaite bridge and Helens family farm

Here's some pictures of the C101 I found earlier this year on FBMP, a little more than an hour from home too. It came with a 42"RD deck that looks better than the one a rebuilt last fall, so I swapped all the new parts over from one shell to the other and now have VGC spindles to make another serviceable 42"RD, just won't have the old patina, but it's not rotted out. I really have enjoyed going through this machine. I cut some grass with it yesterday and probable cut some more today or tomorrow. I runs smooth and strong, it's weathered and solid I went with penetrol and steel wool finish refurbish and I like the OG survivor look.

June 2, 1962 Ray Charles' cover of Don Gibson's "I Can't Stop Loving You", from his influential crossover album "Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music" hits #1 on Billboard.

Did a little more mowing this evening, really enjoyed operating it for a hour or so. The Toro zero turn seat is turning out to be very comfortable, the thought of an original seat is mighty tempting though.

Replaced the ammeter on my one tractor, the one I replaced was a new one but it was a 30 amp gauge which is a bit high for these tractors and the needle just went everywhere with the vibrations. This one works much better!

Did the first actual working of the 1257 today. Hooked the land plow up and plowed where I will be attempting to grow a 1000lb pumpkin. I couldn’t get as deep as I wanted since I found out really quick that I need a new belt. But ran great otherwise!

Over the past two weeks the 854 got new Firestone Town & Country rear tires. Very pricey but so far they are just what I was hoping for. I took the opportunity to strip and repaint the wheels using the Cottage White (formerly Navajo White). Mounting always leaves marks, so in anticipation of the Big Show, I even did the touchups. Looked so good I got out the can of Regal Red and touched up a bunch of the scratches and scrapes that a worker acquires over time.

$20 delivered to the Big Show. Oh, Red Square Supporters always get a 50% discount. = $10

Use muriatic acid to remove the aluminum from the crank.

Great point! There is no way the crank got like that because the gears broke. They used the wrong brand of oil, "lack of"

Last year my grandpa taught me how to crank start a tractor and he said pretty much that same thing along with don't grip the handle with your thumb to prevent injury from kick back, just make a cup shape with all of your hand and pull up.

I've never done a bunch of forensics on failures but it looks like the rod was destined to fail regardless of what might have been going on with the balance gears. I'm wondering if the oil had ever been changed or occasionally checked.

Sure do! Key is to stay humble enough to know you will never know everything, and someone will always know more then you.

A friend gave me this engine that I assume the balancer gears let loose first and broke the rod. What's interesting is I am finding no damage on the camshaft Or anywhere on the block other then maybe a few scuffs. The bottom apron of the cylinder walls are all good no cracks or broken pieces and the oil pan is good as well. The crank shaft is very galled up with aluminum from the rod, hoping that cleans up good. I was half thinking I could convert the block back to a K series but there is one thing preventing that and that is there is no hole (not even plugged) for the points plunger and no threaded holes for the points or cover either. And I am about 95% sure that the camshaft has a lobe for the point, I can feel a machined surface behind the gear. But honestly the magnums ignition system are way better anyway the only thing is I would like the K series tins better, might be able to work a tin to fit. One other thing I thought I read that the Magnums had 3 balance gears this one had 2, with no place for a 3rd one to even go.

Oh don’t be blaming me! Doesn’t your wife drive a Prius??? Fuel it up or plug it in or whatever it is ya do to make those things run and get to the show!! Maybe rip the seats out so that 867 will fit in the back…think outside the box Jim!!

Like Dan always says stock headlights are more akin to holding a candle in front of you.

Given the scarcity of original seats i never give fault for deviating from orginal. I do get a charge and draw the line at boat seats tho.

I killed a bees nest with the same spray one time. I figured I could run across a field with my pants down if needed.

Trina and her momma got the garden area mostly finished this afternoon. More plants will be added soon. The plain areas shown have seeds in. Tomatoes 🍅. Peppers 🫑. Onions 🧅. Potatoes 🥔🍠. Beets. Carrots 🥕🥕. Bush beans🫘🍛. Cucumbers 🥒. Spaghetti squash. Other squash. Diatomaceous (sp?) earth applied for insects.

BOB's BRAKE LININGS As usual, I am bringing a sizeable amount of brake linings with me. I ran out last year. This year's price is $20 each or two for $35. Larger quantity prices can be negotiated at the show.

Hi, new here. I fell in love with tractors through my mom and dad, big Massey collectors. My mom's favorite was his little red Massey wheelhorse. Now that my dad passed away, I've managed to inherit the Massey 6, and have a Massey S24 Deluxe my dad rebuilt. But i gotta get it running again, it needs a starter. I'm also looking to add the 7E and 8E to have a yellow family. Anyway, here for information, parts, shows, buying. My husband and I are going to start bringing them to shows, I really miss all the people. Nice to meet you all. Added a pic of my S24 D.

To be seen, not to see by.

Thanks Brother! Let’s see how it shakes out. I am fortunate, I live less than 90 minutes from the show. But 14 hours from the grader blade… I truly appreciate your thoughtfulness! Bests, Dan

Now I’m going to have to find my own fun? Dang I was looking forward to some poop shovel Mac! It’s all the craze these days you know.

Sodium Hydroxide eats aluminum and is not harmful to steel. Years back I had a large heated tank filled with 10% Sodium Hydroxide for rust removal on automotive body parts. Unbeknownst to me one pair of front fenders I put in the tank had aluminum headlight buckets, when I pulled them out there was nothing there.

Once I get the crank cleaned up and get measurements on that and the bore I will go from there. I did rotate the cam to check all the sides but yes if I use the engine I will check closer, the cam needs to come out to replace that crank bearing anyway. It's probably unlikely but if the crank is still within spec I may just use the crank on a K321 block I have. I have a feeling the bore in this M16 is out of round to much to just throw back together.

I too agree that looking at the crank journal, the rod siezed up first, broke, & took out the grenade gears - in that order. Plan on rebuilding it?? I am skeptical that there is no damage to the cam - wash it down with BrakeKleen until it is shiny, let it dry & look closely at it with good illumination to check again. Rotate it & check again... Looks like there are 2 ways to go - The "Low Budget, no Budget" slap it back together & pray method, or a total dis-assembly & inspection prior to measurements and addressing all the issues. Your choice. I suspect the ball bearings may be nicked & due to be replaced anyway.

Luck of the draw when a rod goes it generally takes out the cam or goes the other way and hole the block. Balance gears might have saved the block so they are good for something. Kinda like when lightning strikes ... all bets are off on what's gonna happen.

Visual Sylvia?

Comparison of the stock headlight with standard bulbs and my headlight mod. I want to do this to all my tractors now

to the forum. Good bunch of folks here. Deep knowledge about Wheel Horses here. I'm convinced that the folks here on the forum have collectively broken and fixed anything on a Wheel Horse that can be broken and fixed. Best of all, we are free and eager to share advice about Wheel Horses - sometimes, that advice will actually be helpful.

Hmmm. Pretty sure I wouldn’t give bees any chance at that part of the anatomy!

Starting to reassemble my Electrical repair area. This is the front corner of the barn. Got this cool bag of trinkets from @peter lena a few years ago at Zagray. It has a permanent place.

Should be able to take some measurements and find them in the Hillman Cabinets at ACE, Lowes, or Home Depot.

Morning, Wondering if a simple gas gauge exists for 856 stock tank.. I know 1/2 gallon capacity.. just open and look… just would be fun to see how Fast Fuel being used when towing mowing ect

Yes or drain cleaner.

thank you Richard, I couldn't think of what those terminals were called to save my life the other day.

If @Blaine doesn't need the one on the left, how much do you want for it?

Used to pass that place all the time on our way to Collinsville Discount. I believe that’s where my grandfather bought the Snapper rider that i used to mow around the farm.

The gas cap on an 856 is very close to the hood. Noticed signs of rubbing on the inside of the hood on one.

I think I will try the lye method, would rather not mess with muriatic acid if I don't need to.

That's not a big deal. In fact it's an old joke up here in Maine. "Everything's an hour." Obviously not true anymore but... I drive 33 miles one way to get to work so I understand the logic better than most.

@Bill D and I were talking about the Magnum balance gears. He and I have both read that they can't be run without them. Perhaps this two vs three gears is the difference.

not now - I'm away with work for 3 of those days! so it goes to the show as is.... 100% functional - 80% cosmetic, still waiting for the right steering wheel (this one is a massey harris one) and a hood.

I used to use the Navajo white all the time and liked it better than most others but have since went to the Canvass white over red primer, which is just a tad bit "whiter" than Navajo. I have seen the Navajo back on the shelves lately though and may go back. I believe the Cottage white your using looks to be a close match to the Canvas but hard to tell in pics. BTW looks great and really like the rear hides....

Science is learning a LOT in recent years about aging and our lifetime possibilities. The US health system is very good at keeping us alive..... and sick. It is not very good at making us healthy. Be happy you're getting tested. Heed the results and recommendations. Do your own research. Remain healthy.

The point is that the OE style switch sees all the current go thru its internal contacts when starting. Not a good long term design at all. I added a solenoid (a device designed to pass high current on one loop when the smaller low current internal coil - that click sound - is activated from the keyswitch) on my 854 when I got it. I made a plate that stands off the back of the S/G to mount the solenoid out of the way and keep the wiring as short in length as possible.

A bit more progress, made a belt guard and made the hatchet job hood fit for now…. The UK wheel horse roundup is in 4 days time! A piece of old tin shelf hammered around a former. Hole drilled and dimple pressed in. Hood has been in the e-tank and hammered into a shape that nearly fits. Belt guard and homemade heatshield in place too

Not outstanding by any means just nice to see at opposite ends of a day at the cabin or anywhere at all. Seems to warm the heart no matter what the temps are.Can't imagine life without it.