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Well things finally caught up with me and I got a call from a County Sheriffs Deputy yesterday (fake) All thought they missed the big items, (Ha), and just said the judge fined me and sent warrants since I didn't report to Federal Jury Duty Tuesday. (fake) Had a real official mannerism. Had my name, address, garbled a Drivers License number (wouldn't repeat it) He did a bunch of official sounding jaw jacking and fake sheriff radio background noises. Claimed to be Sheriffs Deputy, said he could put me in touch with a bond company over the phone to get an immediate bond, pay with credit card loan, so I don't get picked up and hauled in tonight. Too many little things seemed fake so I hung up. I texted the local Sheriffs office, yep scam they are well aware of but calls are not trace able. I got the same call twice today. (interesting the call came in as "Maybe (wife's name) each time So I started having fun wasting his time. Asked him if he knew my cousin in County Jail there or, my brother Bill from another mother! (he didn't catch that one) I told him I could trade him some good tractor parts, but that they probable would never bond me since I hung around online with the Tractor Mafia (I should get a Mafia T shirt for that one) and on and on. I finally asked him what $ cut he got for "arranging" the bond and he hung up. O the crafty crap that is out there these days.

Finally got a chance to take the camper out. Sure seems like I stay awful busy to be retired. Went to a local state park that has a stocked stream of trout. The first couple of days I really caught trout-- well, in comparison to my normal number of them. I probably caught 15 in 1 1/2 days. Last week the stream was flooded--mainly from water backing up from the flooded small river it dumps into. I would say that where the stream dumps into the river, the water level was 8 to 10 above normal. I'm not into fishing deep enough that I have a vest and all of the equipment some of the fishermen use. I'm not good at fly fishing ( all though I enjoy watching someone who has mastered that pole) and only fly fish when I'm "playing." I cut my trip short by a night's stay. Weather radio was calling for possible up to base ball size hail, strong winds and possible tornado. When the park staff went around handing out flyers telling of storm watches and where tornado shelters were, I ( and some of my camping neighbors) decided time to go home. I live about 45 minutes drive from the campground and we had thunderstorms but nothing severe and I likely could have weathered the storm in the camper just fine. Better safe than sorry I suppose. Below is my fishing rig. Really handy because I can ride right up to where I'm fishing. I carry a little cutting board so I can dress fish steam side. I used a moped for several years but it was restricted from bike trails and quite a bit heavier. I roll the bike in backwards into my pickup with the camper shell (handle bars fold down) so it's out of the weather and more secure at night.

June 19, 1846, First officially recognized baseball game (played by Cartwright Rules) - NY Nine defeats the NY Knickerbockers 23-1 in Hoboken, New Jersey.

Here i repaired the mid mount pivot point

I challenge myself to see how long I can keep them on the line. Use my 110 yo voice Fake poor hearing to get them to repeat everything Let them know you appreciate thier call and remind them to call thier mother every day Then when it's time for my lunch, tell them I can't remember my bank account and routing numbers but if he gives me his address I will have my Grandson meet him at his door. My grandson is a 250 lb 6' 5" ex marine that is now a state policeman.

Did some mowing trying to beat the rain yesterday. Triple teamed it with both my boys, youngest on the zero turn, oldest on the Kubota, dear old dad gets mowers choice on the C160.

My favorite is the grandkid in trouble scam. You get a phone call from some far away Police Station claiming your grandchild was arrested and wants you to wire the money for them to post bail.... I tell them "Fat chance on that!!! I really don't like that little ba$tard that much anyway!! Go punt"!!

Yup. Got a call from a Fraud Detection Center about my bank account. Sounded fake so I hung up. Couple days later my card stops working. Went into the bank and checked why. Somebody somehow got my bankcard # last week. They tried to spend 4 grand at a bicycle place. The bank saw it and shut the account down. I'm glad all it took was getting a new card.

Trina's mom has been retired and on SS for a couple decades. She's below the income level that's required to pay taxes. A couple years ago she got a call saying that "the cops" were on the way over. Cops? Really? We couldn't find a more official descriptor?

I get the need for speed when rains coming in. But I enjoy mowing and the seat time it gives me, so a slow WH is just fine with me.

A few years ago I dropped my wife off at the Atlanta airport, two and a half hour drive, and stopped to pick up a few groceries on the way to the house, credit card was declined so I had to use the Debit Card, no problem. Called the credit card company when I got home and they said the card had just been used in Palm Beach, Florida, and I couldn't be in two places at the same time. Explained that the wife was there and thanked them for their attention to detail. From that time on I have notified them if she and I will not be in the same place. The same card company has intervened for me several times when questionable purchases have been made. I've lost count of the number of new card numbers they have provided me over the years.

@rmaynard My 875 has that pin. It does nothing. All I can see it possibly do is limit how far down you can lower the throttle bracket

Just had one this AM, a sweet southern belle voice answered checking on my SS A &B status. After using my 110 yo demented voice, she transferred me to her supervisor.. Had the Indian accent supervisor on the string for 10 minutes till he didn't want to meet my 250 lb state policeman grandson.

I got one of these a few weeks ago. Text message from PennDOT about outstanding tolls etc etc, suspend my license, yadda yadda. Enough details were right to make it sound legit, and enough process was wrong to know it's BS. PennDOT doesn't have my cell number, and they don't send those notices by text, they use registered mail. I ignored it, next day I saw a story on a local new website about this is a known scam.

Yup, every day or so I get a call from someone claiming to be able to help me with my overdue taxes before I'm arrested. Funny that they think I would even fall for their scam. I don't know how others do.

The pic above of the analog voltmeter is deceptive. It's too deep front to back to fully seat in the dash plate by about 3/8". It hits the steering shaft support collar so I had to swap it temporarily until I find another one that is shorter front to back. It's temporary, so I don't want any lip from you fellas. But I thought it was funny to put on an old tractor just for now.

Room for two or three tractors in there!

Broke out my C-85 tonight for its first mow of the season.

So, has anyone volunteered to handle the herding of the cats to assemble the group for a picture this year? Asking for a friend.

Is your condenser connected to the "-" side of the ignition coil along with the points? This drawing was done by @Save Old Iron many years ago, good for visual learners.

AMEN

Yes sir, I know that feeling. I bought a new Toro zero turn in 2002. 72” deck, 26hp fuel injected Kohler, it was an absolute mowing beast. I got 23 years of literal trouble free service out of it, literally not one thing ever messed up with it until last year when the ecu went out. It’s been at a Toro dealer for months trying to get it figured out, so I decided to buy a Wheel Horse to use in the mean time and that’s how I ended up here. Funny how for decades my goal was to just get it done as fast as possible, and it ultimately led me to hate mowing. That and it was my job for years as I worked in golf course maintenance. Getting these 2 old wheel horses has actually made mowing fun for me again. I do miss my big zero turn though, I babied it and it only has 700 hours. I always maintained it and kept it inside. The guys at the Toro dealer can’t believe how good of condition it’s in. It will still have its place when I hopefully get it back but so will my Wheel Horses.

I do my best ciepherin on a Horse!

Late to party, last minute for sale... 520-8 with good 48" s/d deck (blades nfg) Unit has 875 hours and clock works. All idiot lights and gauges work. Fresh oil and good battery. Yes it does need some light bulbs and minor doo dads. But it is still solid and very strong Tractor was used but not abused and runs great with no smoke or bad noises. Charging system works. I had plans to tear it apart and do a resto mod / rebuild it the way I would build a "520" and have come to realise I have enough 500 series parts laying around to build one using a 300/400 series as a starting platform. $1500 is my number... with genuine Wheel Horse wheel weights bringing $500+ I feel this piece of Wheel Horse lore is worth it. I will haul to big show if paid in advance. Thanks Tony Andover CT (860)978-9039 20260619_095929.mp4

Throttle cable routing. This is on my 867 but it should be routed pretty muych the same on your 633.

Funny you should say that. My wife hates when I do the same thing. Usually, I will let them go on and on, then when they take a break to get their breath, I just say Hello?

That’s a fine-looking Kubota, Fj40z! Those old L-series tractors are absolutely bulletproof. Surviving gasoline in the tank twice just proves how tough they built things back then. It’s wonderful that your oldest son is running it now—having three generations of your family tied to one dependable machine is something truly special. She might not be a showroom queen, but a workhorse that starts flawlessly and keeps the grass cut is beautiful in its own way. Hold onto those memories and keep her working!

As the throttle lever end moves downward from the pull of the cable, it rotates the speed control disc in a CCW direction. The drive pin is supposed to be there to assure the disc moves that way too.

@pfrederi made a jig for part #47, then made my own. Put brass bushing in

You are the Man!!!

Guessing that coil does NOT have an internal resistor built into it. That will burn out the points and or the condenser

No, I dun told you, WH polo.

He wants FL guy to see your post and come get it. We really really don't like the scrap word.

Dan's a good driver but a terrible navigator. Little hard on the throttle but a good driver. I can only sleep in a moving vehicle if I am at the wheel...

Well that sucks but you taught him to grow up so that's what he's doing. Count me in for the parking lot pre-show party! But not too much partying for me this year

Hello all, Years ago bought a well patinaed 701 along with a well used RMR 3661 mower deck and an unused ST 307 snowblower. The engine has a terrible knock and needed a replacement crank and new rod- runs great now. The mower took some work, but runs pretty well now. My interest is now focused on the snowblower. It looks as if it might have been mounted on the tractor, but never used. I appear to be missing various bits and pieces, for sure the lift bar and the crank to rotate the chute around, but I'm not sure what else. Would anyone on the forum here have drawings for these, or have pictures of a blower installed on a 701? It's spring now, but snow will be here soon enough! Regards, Mike Compston

So while reading about the proper set-up of the governor, I noticed this for the first time. Described as a drive pin. What is it's function?

We may never know, as all of mine that have that type of disk do not have a pin. I know that @wallfish knows a bit more about these things than I. Maybe he will add his These questions concerning the governor from me have been generated by my problem that I am having with my Commando 8. I think that I will start another thread specifically on that subject so that it doesn't get lost in this one.

Thanks a lot - Peter. I am soory for teh delay in reply you!

ah thank you very much for the pics and help. i was going to cut the band off my frame but i see now that i need to find a tool box instead in case i need to work on some john deere's along the way. and my throttle has those provisions but someone has it hacked up. im trying to get it sorted out

i should have taken some pictures

Marvel is fine, but if you don't have a stuck piston it probably won't do much. Won't hurt either, but won't do much. Did you ever get around to finding out if your issues is fuel or spark?

We had to vacate a campsite with extreme haste near the Huzzah one time. Scary. you’ve got the big trout waters south of you in Taneycomo. I’ve never taken the opportunity to go there but it’s on the list. Happy camping!

I suppose most are actually trained and went to school for metrology but should we assume mostly there isn't much human scientific weather analysis actually done....but likely most forecasting is done by computers?

Frankly, I hear your pain. I’ve about had it with machines that wear out hard to replace parts after a measly 60 years or so! What is this world coming too? I”m actually looking at the same issue and at last year’s Big Show I bought an extra mid hitch for the 854 with a less worn idler pivot/arm.

My WeatherBug forecast says 30% chance. That means 70% chance of no rain.

Looks great, what color and type of paint are you using? Apologize if it has already been mentioned but I didn't see it anywhere.

Uncle Jim tells Dan where to go and sleeps in the passenger seat the whole way. He’s wound up like an 8 day clock after a hard day of riding in his passenger princess seat!