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Here ya go EB ... I ain't gonna tell ya some bozo threw this one on the scrap pile at my old shop...

Picked up an early Raider 12 just before Christmas. Seller said he had rebuilt the trans but it stopped moving while he was plowing snow and he thought he snapped the input shaft. That didn't sound quite right to me and I suspected the key for the drive pulley was a more likely suspect. We agreed on a price delivered. The tractor came with a 42" snow blade mounted, a 42" mower deck with only one small rust hole, and extra pair of rear wheels and tires and tire chains. He also threw in a Harbor Freight 20 Ton press. He dropped it off and while I was pushing it to the shed the left rear wheel and hub came off. I immediately thought that might be its mobility issue. I got the wheel back on and pushed it in the shed. I finally got to work on it today after work. I picked up a couple Woodruff keys and stuck one in, it also needed a battery. It starts easy, runs pretty good with no smoke or obnoxious noises AND it moves in all gears. It's seeping a little where the case halves meet and it has a catch going into reverse so I'll open it back up and take care of those items. The drive belt is in pretty rough shape too and when I put a load on it, it stopped moving until I let it sit for a minute for the belt to cool so I have a new one on the way. Plan is for this one to be my new mower and the blade will go on my old Raider 9 after an engine transplant. This is the seller's pic from the ad, not much to look at but it's all there and functional....

The only normal thing here...

I have installed this brand on my 856. These are designed for aviation but work well on small engines. They make different ones a bit pricey but very well-made. I always say it’s good enough for aviation. It’s good enough for a lawn tractor.

Put a electric fuel pump on a 520. Only real place to put it near the tank. Had to remove the rear rockshaft which will probably go in classifieds since I have a dedicated tiller tractor. Anybody have a tip for getting the cable tube out?

I used to take them off knowing I was never gonna run a implement BUT @Achto restores them and puts them back on. More for safekeeping than anything. If it goes out to the magic parts shed it might be lost forever. Kinda like that battery tray I know is out there. I'm sure there are pics here that show the correct set up.

I buy most of my kits on Ebay from The Man's One Stop Shop. https://www.ebay.com/itm/125901078873 I have also had good luck with Lil Red Barn Power Equipment Supply. https://www.ebay.com/itm/384156796807 Both are good to deal with.

Colonoscopy was done yesterday, they just cut out 3 benign polyps. It is good to be able to eat again. Anyways, back to tractor work today. PTO hoop ready to install. PTO hoop ends and clip greased. I did this both for ease of operation and to hopefully reduce or eliminate paint damage during installation. PTO hoop installed.

I have the facet on my C-161 and never an issue with it. Cured my hard starting immediately!

Good point Lynn. Those old junk mule drives do make great front weight brackets, plow sway stabilizers, and reciever mounts.

Got the steering in today… Temporary fabricated sleeve for that… Till One shows up from the parts store. Hydraulics are fit in place after cleaning and painting those and the steering is feeling really nice.

Cardboard... and I just picked up 10 gallons of rec gas in Mrs Sylvan's car... all windows open there and back... ssshhh...

It's not ... the pin only locks it flat. The handle on the backside locks it at angle. Works fine We workin on the lunar rover or a garden tractor Bill?

I would just pull the valves and lap them. Wire brush things and clean up. I have the spring thingy like this ... Not ideal but a bit better than the two screw drivers that Squonky uses ...

I use the fiber washer but can get them at local hardware store. I have tried it with out the fiber washer and they will leak, just in case you're wondering.

Happy Birthday Ed. Enjoy the day....

About 2 years ago, I was informed that I had a cataract, and it was time i should start considering getting it taken care of. We'll, at the time that didn't really fit in with what all we had going on. Well, last year's eye exam showed a big degradation in my left eye. Last summer, I noticed that my short range depth preseption was off - the finish nails I drove to flush were actually standing about 1/4" proud. Bolts on machinery i was working on were farther away than where my eyes told me to put the wrench. I was having trouble getting a good sight picture of the pop can target when shooting my Daisy Red Ryder. Bunch of little things, but enough was enough. 3 weeks ago, I had my left (dominant) eye operated on, as it was the worst. Wonderful improvement! Yesterday, I had my right eye operated on. It is still dilated and not focusing quite right at reading range, but a noticable improvement in distance sight. The most impressive thing is how sharp and vivid the colors are now. If anybody out there is considering cataract surgery, I'll encourage you to go get it done. The procedure (outpatient) itself is a breeze, involving just enough knock out drugs to relax and enjoy the 'light show'. I think my reply to the "how are you doing?" question in recovery was "that was a pretty cool trip". Had a special lens installed yesterday that corrected an astigmatism. While discussing this with the surgeon pre-op, I asked him if the lens also had a .010" eyecrometer scale - he got a chuckle out of that one.

Looks like they would make a good feet throttle for a puller tractor also. I try and keep um also like @WHX?? says may get lost in the majical spare parts storage. Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.

Agree with both recommendations above. Not close to you but in Eastern Pa. SWU Engine shop. Phil does quality work.. Done the machine work on several Kohlers for me and complete overhaul on a 4-cylinder Case tractor engine and as 6-cylinder Dodge 230 six.

Use your multimeter check battery voltage engine off. (Fully charged battery should read 12.6 volts. Start engine and bring up to full speed. Then read battery voltage again should read around 14 (13.5 to 14.5). If voltage does not come up next step is to see if the Generator or the voltage regulator is the problem. With engine running run a jumper wire from the "F" terminal on the generator (an F is stamped in the housing) to the "-" terminal on the battery. The engine should labor a bit and voltage jump up to over 14. If it does go up then your regulator is the problem if it doesn't it is the generator itself.

January 8, 1966, The Beatles' "Rubber Soul" album goes to #1 and stays #1 for six weeks, while the single "We Can Work It Out" also charts at #1 for three weeks.

I haven't seen one yet that couldn't be rebuilt. Most of the time a good cleaning and new brushes will take care of them. I have had more trouble with voltage regulator's and wiring being bad then starter-gen's.

ok will do that thanks

Chains are mounted inside out hook ends should be away from the tire...it will move the chain a bit close to tire...maybe not enough but you won't know till you try.

Yes, the blowers have thier own spring loaded belt tensioning pulleys.

Here you go Bar Nutin

Good post Eric. Something to live by.

@rjg854 That is an old saying and really fits the bill. Old times always sed that and it still holds true today. I’m not really against it, but I just don’t think it’s necessary. A nice clean tractor looks just as good with a little enhancement.

I probably already own 25% of the entire Wheelhorse 520hc fleet in Australia! I'm yet to find another one. I bought it because I had land that needed a small tractor and mower. But I dont have that anymore, so really its just for the love of it.... (Until I buy a new place)

I have quite a few threads on here over the years where I modify and fabricate different stuff on my tractors. While many are successful, there are alot of things I don't put up when they just don't work out. Of course for me this has been part of the learning process, and this is also part of the fun at times too. Of course very little of what I work with is free, and I have several machines so if one is down I have others to cover whatever work needs to be done. If I only had one, I'd likely not make so many modifications. Point being? You need a couple more tractors to rotate through the worker lineup.

Excellent series! Welcome and thank you for going through the legal process of becoming a US Citizen!

Absolutely! I have been watching Ken Burns Civil War and it is fascinating! I’m actually about to celebrate my first year of being a US citizen on January 14. Moved down here in 1999 from Canada for my job.

I won't tell her but it's gonna cost you a plate of cookies.

@ebinmaine that is exactly how I drill out my steering blocks for bushings. Sorry I haven't had a chance to take pictures of my setup.

I can but its for a 7-1311 50 " bar. Prolly the same. edit: Yep same ...2660 part no. Have to wait till tomorrow in between putting a electric fuel pump on a 520.

This is the spring compressor that I use. https://www.amazon.com/Ciuouient-19063-Compressor-Compatible-Stainless/dp/B0DQT9FJWQ/ref=sr_1_9 One of these will also do the trick. https://www.amazon.com/Compressor-compatible-Wrenches-Vehicles-Installation/dp/B0F3J3JYWD/ref=sr_1_1_sspa

@CD Long Jr best thing for that pin is a penetrant soakage , and a size to size solid round punch , basically , no bouncing , will give that pin the solid impact , you need to move it , been there done that , also on the snowblower and mower deck , they are both driven by the same mule drive . with a little , functional detailing , basically bearing lube change out , it works with ease, done a number of those , pete

Those valves should come out to properly clean them and the ports. It appears that the seats need to be freshened and likely the valves. You should be able to find a spring compressor similar to the Kohler one on ebay. Hopefully you have downloaded the engine manual so you can service and adjust the valves correctly. The bowl may have had a fiber gasket on the screw.

Sold a ‘73 10-8speed this summer. Guy picked it up in a minivan.

Maybe I missed something, the mule drive goes with the mower deck and not needed for a snowblower.

LOTS of practice here. And a VERY well set up machine.

Facet 60245 or 60304. Mr. Gasket 42s. Carter P4070. All of the above pumps are regulated at 4 PSI or less.

After you get used to the clutch & brake on separate sides. Then I'll have you come over & drive my pulling tractor. Left foot is clutch/brake like normal, right foot is gas. Always have to remind my self what tractor I'm on.

I may have the battery tray will look. Love the rubber selection.

I vote we do it and when I say we I mean @855project

Might be entertaining to put that tray in the tank and see if anything is left to pull out.