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May 29, 2003, 35 U.S. states declare it to be Bob Hope Day when the iconic comedic actor and entertainer turned 100 years old, The intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Avenue–famous for its historic buildings and as a central point on the Hollywood Walk of Fame–Bob Hope Square. Several 1940s-era U.S. planes flew overhead as part of an air show honoring Hope’s longtime role as an entertainer of U.S. armed forces all over the world. Hope was too ill to attend the public ceremonies. Three of his children attended the naming ceremony, along with some of his younger show-business colleagues, including Mickey Rooney.

Possibly picking up a C160 tomorrow from supposedly the original owner. Says it runs and mows beautifully, no smoke from motor. Would love some input from all you gurus on here since I’m just starting to get my feet wet. Definitely a replacement fuel tank with questionable mounting that even I can see. A later replacement deck,obvious replacement seat, maybe a later rear end also? Any input is certainly appreciated!

I hope you do more painting prep than our State Guvment. PENN DOT repainted the lines on my road today. They skipped over a few spots. Stones washed out on the road A bag of trash And a squirrel

A $50 leaf blower zip tied to the front bumper of these $300,000 paint rigs could blow off the trash and road kills. Maybe add a remote switch for the driver.

Put my Wheel Horse canopy on my 314-8 mowing tractor today. I bought this canopy several years ago from Heritage Farm Power. They are the full size and garden tractor size umbrella or canopy people. I was surprised to see they are going out of business soon so i bought a new replacement canvas canopy with the Wheel Horse logo to have a nice spare. I recommend these as they do keep you cooler in the hot summer sun when mowing a big yard or field. They are well made not cheap and do a great job. https://tractorumbrellas.com

Stocked the trout for the annual fishing derby for the ATOMIC KIDS. This is a private event sponsored by the Peach Bottom Nuclear Power Plant for employees children. We put 1,000 12 to 20 inch trout in a 1/4 mile section of the North branch of Muddy Creek in Felton. VID_20260529_103818809~3.mp4 Fish catching pics tomorrow.

Everything but the seat looks original to me.

Absolutely, no tractor is left outside. The pictures actually show my barn and shed, of course it takes moving 3-4 tractors just to get the one I want out at the moment, lol. Good exercise. I have a few torn down on a couple work benches waiting for me to clean them up and reassemble. Retirement is around the corner that my hobby will become my full time job. Currently at 67 tractors including walk behinds. Working on building a elevator to be able to keep some smaller tractors in top level of barn.

Who all gets their Horses out in a Parade? I recruit local teenagers and neighbors to drive some and they have so much fun. (It’s also good for when I am out making so much noise working on them that neighbors are more forgiving, lol) plus it gets them out for a good exercising.

"Thanks For The Memories"....

Still in business in Amherst MA

paint a line across the hub and axle on each side then after you try to move make sure they haven't shifted. D series have very hefty axle key but they can shear. Does the engine labor at all when yo try to move???

Does the mid mount or 3 pt lift function? Does teh motion control seem to move OK (Linkages on Ds are a night mare. Also make sure tow valve is tightly closed.

There are no idler pulleys or pulleys of any kind in a D series drive train

Sounds like a potential job description upgrade! .

@ineedanother definitely going to need more pictures of that C-161 !!

I agree that you'll probably love it. I just picked up a 1 owner (I believe) c-161 but had to drive to northern VA to get it. Well engineered machines

At least they didn't paint the squirrel 🐿️

most of that painting equipment is now computerized -- the worker just drives the truck -- paint computer obviously not a wildlfe lover

Another C160 in NC? Well done. I hope you can get it! Do NOT let @ebinmaine drive down and beat you to it. He has plenty of C160s!

Several of us have done this swap. And Vanguard 12.5 to 23 hp horizontal shaft engines are all very similar. Electrical- since your WorkHorse had magneto ignition the wiring is easy. Vanguards are magneto ignition so no changes there. Mechanical- check the PTO shaft on your engine. It should be 1 inch diameter and about 3 inches long. Again, exactly the same as a Vanguard. Also the PTO brackets bolt right up on a Vanguard. Engine mounting- This is primarily the part you'll need to do some work. I had to fabricate a mount plate to raise the engine about 1 inch higher and the bolt pattern is not the same. In short you will need to fab up an adapter but it is a simple job. The complexity is really up to you and what you can make up. Flip through the threads below and there are pics of some of mine. Hopefully others will chime in as well. 523-H build Another Fronkenstein

Fuel tank and the mounting setup is all original. The 48” deck may or may not be the same vintage. Same with the rear transaxle…not sure why you are thinking it’s not original. Unless the seller has told you that?

i had one like that too Dan. I was surprised that one bearing had failed and some of the needles did get in the case but the entire transmission was very clean and no damage to axle or other gears. If i recall correctly i think the needle bearings had a slightly different part number on the B-100 hydro from a B-80 8 speed. I bought two off of ebay that were still wrapped in wax paper for $15.00. But thats been six years ago or more. Sold that tractor in Florida at Florida Flywheelers!

I can offer some info: - the switch has both normally open (NO) and normally closed (NC) contacts (they are usually labeled with tiny embossing on the switch body). From that, you can see which two are being used by the connector. - I cannot say, without checking the wiring diagram for your model, which contacts your tractor uses. Variation comes from magneto vs. coil ignition and whether or not there is a “safety” relay as part of the ignition system. - the switches do fail over time, mainly from contamination with dust and/or moisture All of that notwithstanding, the seat switch does not normally prevent starting by itself. Rather, it works in sequence with one of the PTO lever position detector switches. Only if the operator is not seated and the PTO is engaged will the system stop (or prevent starting) the engine.

Probably almost as exciting for the kids as fishing day tomorrow!

Our first stocking of trout was hampered by the high waters and ice jams, but we managed to stock 1100 fish in 5 mile of stream.

this one was giving me trouble and the oil change worked

Yup - that says it all.......

Personally, i doubt the change would have been due to the parts cost alone. Keeping the dipstick handle from sticking up above the fender pan also got it out of the way during assembly and THAT could be a significant labor save.

If you choose to drain/refill, look closely at what comes out. If there is any sign of metal particles in the oil, consider it a very strong indication that the hydro was run without oil or that the tractor was forcibly pushed instead of moving under its own power (Eaton 700s do not have acceleration or bypass valves to accommodate being pushed). Both are hydro life-shortening. BTW, the tank on the top is for expansion and typically fills only when the hydro has heated up through use.

Finally got the 953 mostly done. Been a long one but worth it. Still have some small issues and details to get sorted out but 98% complete

The 7 inch cutting edge is for a recycler deck, 3 inch is standard for a side or rear discharge deck. If the edge is too sharp it is subject to a lot of chipping.

Your sub-frame for the loader probably is the best place to mount the pump. Mine is not an ARK and it is a bit tight for good photo shots but here are a couple.

through that top cap where you added the oil. i would even run some through while draining. Might have to do it twice.

@wh315-8 Very nice collection. So I guess you have room to store all these fine tractors. That a lot of metal to protect. Enjoy every one them.

Unfortunately that seems to be the standard. Owner sharpening is required.

All done, hopefully ready for service. I managed to remove less than 75% of my new paint. Man I hate small tires. I elected to mount them in the conventional direction. I was always told to mount ag tires backwards on a non drive axle, but studying the bar direction in a turn, looked to me like the conventional direction would give more side shove. Probably a coin flip. The Air-Loc brand tires look great, hope they last a long time. Would have much preferred some American skins, but didn’t see any acceptable ones available. Props to Morrow Tire, I have ordered several things from them and have been very happy.

I agree,I have a 1979 c101 that I bought new, has mowed most of its life and plowed snow all its life, and I may have changed it 2 maybe three times, stored inside. Have had no trany problems with the 8 speed in this tractor.

Yep. Sounds cool, but it's not

And it's been 22 years since I stopped working there.

Yeah, in the other photos of it, it was buried in the weeds and I think it was missing an engine Edit: I guess it did have an engine but here are the others photos. It's sad that people do this to our poor horses

That would be for the birds.

Could be that is why I asked if the lift still worked if it doesn't then coupler failure is top of the list.

I'm thinking the coupler might have stripped

I've had some dates in the past that you could calculate future events (or end of events) too... But I never dated a Cardinal!!

I have a Toro Wheel Horse 267H deck that Im trying to find someone that might be going from around the South Bend,IN. area up to around northern Pennsylvania. I sold the deck to a guy but he is disabled and that's a pretty far drive for him he said so I figured I'd check on here for anyone that might be going to somewhere around that area and I could throw some cash your way for taking it with you.

Here's mine:

Found another Dealer tag I didn’t realize I had on my 400. The Military Affairs on my 34R. No decal on the tractor but the receipt with Dealer for my 1045. And WH club not technically, but I did have to pay for the raffle tickets when this RJ58 was offered.🙂

I have mixed feelings about taking these special animals. But if I pass, someone else won't. I have mounted one that was killed illegally about 20 years ago. The poacher was arrested and the piebald button buck was held as evidence till the trial was over. After having this mount for 15+ years, I have donated it to Rocky Gap State Park where it is on display at the Park Entrance. This is where the deer was killed in the campground no hunting zone.