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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).

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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

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!

I get down there and then remember the tool I need that is up on the work bench

I'll try to be a bit slower off the mark in future 🙃 (but thanks to my Mom for making me learn to touch type.) To be sure, you were slowed down by having a lot more info to share.

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?

There is a large drive chain inside that will drag the oil to the top of the case.

I have a rotary phase converter with grease fittings and a plug opposite the grease fittings. Instructions are to remove the plug and then pump grease in till it come out the plug hole. Then run the converter till it warms up and no more grease flows out, then replace the plug.

I've have a Senior Lifetime Pass that allows me and up to three other adults free or discount access to several National sites. I carry my credit card type pass in my billfold and have concerns that I might loose it, or it becomes unreadable. I was perusing a camping website and found the follow information so I was able to link my physical pass to a digital pass. I printed out the digital pass--you know--just in case. Thanks to whoever provided the following information: I'm usually the last to discover anything new, so my apologies if this has already been posted or is common knowledge. I just learned that it is possible to link my America the Beautiful Senior Lifetime Pass to the app, eliminating the need to have the actual card with you to make a reservation or enter a park. It also allows printing and/or downloading the Pass. Great feature if you forget or lose your card, so now I have a printed copy in the toad and the MH, in case there is no cell service at an entry gate, etc. To link your Pass: Log in to your account at rec.gov, select passes from one of the top right 3 lines, select America the Beautiful Senior Lifetime Pass and enter your pass number. I did this on my laptop, and confirmed that it automatically worked on the app. This can be done thru the app, too.

During the early 1900s, Bond & Turney was a retail business located in Troy, New York. Specifically, historical records from roughly 1900 to 1910 identify them as dealers in grocery and provisions. Historical Context & Details Business Type: They were primarily known as a grocery store, providing essential food supplies and "provisions" to the local community. Location: While specific street addresses from that exact decade can vary as businesses moved, they operated within the dense commercial district of Troy, which was then the fourth-wealthiest city in America due to its industrial boom.

Thank you for offering to help fellow Wheel Horse owners out. Most of our new members come seeking help, not offering it.

Nice to know I'm not an old coot yet! And the reason the Lawyers, Doc's and State Troopers are kids is because they want CHEEEEP!! My doc is almost 80 and I've been with him for 21 years. They are forcing him out in favor of a young cheeep doc and PA's and NP's. They want volume which means short visits and on to the next. I saw my doc for the last time last week unless he joins a group somewhere at least 25 miles from the hospital.

Welcome to the Forum True, not a lot of posts about these lawn tractors--lots of members here prefer the older stuff! I did some work on one of these a while back and was impressed at the sturdy construction. Hope you continue to enjoy it!

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

Here are some rear tire options for you. https://www.millertire.com/categories/lawn-garden-tires/6-12/ Do a search on 6-12 tractor tires for more options The 8" rims that you posted will not work at all, they are designed to be mounted on a drive axle that rotates. Like for a walk behind tiller or snow blower. Some front tire options. https://www.millertire.com/categories/lawn-garden-tires/4-80-8/ https://www.ebay.com/itm/332299155258 If the exhaust port on your engine is threaded, then you can use water pipe to get it out from under the hood and add a pepper box muffler. Example https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/maxpower-engine-muffler-for-1-in-pipe-replaces-briggs-stratton-299477-299477s-334140-2089646

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!

I thought he said "I sell propane and propane accessories". Seriously though, I love that song. Also, what's the cut-off for being a "whippersnapper"?

I use ; Deka "Outdoorsman" Made in USA

Left handed oyster shucker All day Broken fireplace pick? Repurposed as a tooth pick

Quicking approaching 75 I can completely relate too all comments.

I do grease them, but the older I get it is getting harder to get on the floor to grease them. I should say It’s harder to get up off the floor.

One would think so. Been discussed here tho the grease put in sealed bearings these days is questionable so many of us pick the seal out. Clean factory grease out and repack with Greasy Pete's red tacky. Here's where everyone's opinion differs. Put the seal back in and run it or leave the seal out and regrease? I vote leave the seal out and re grease but then I have the tendency to over grease. This is on decks that I have gone through and replaced bearings. If you deck is quiet and no need to replace bearings I would say grease since you don't know what bearings you have in there.

I use a 7" wonder bar, work your way around the edge like @Retired Wrencher said.

I want the gun that shoots it.

I just did an identification search. It uses AI so it must be right. It's 76% certain that it's a soft plastic grub bait.

Hey Don, give that old coot a pass! (Pun intended)

Just for giggles I set the axle assembly in front of the 523H. Surprised to see this is about two inches wider than the swept axle with 8 inch front wheels and trailer hubs on it. Definitely gonna have a wide track. I was going for that, but didn't realize it was this wide...

I left a couple runs in the paint on the foot rests and have had a couple scratches because some paint hasn't cured long enough yet. And that's ok because it's going to be used.

That's where all tractors die. Either that or the farthest spot away from the tent at the tractor show!

Good looking rig! I’ve got a soft spot for the 60’s square hoods