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My neighbor bought a C-121 Automatic that had previously been used as a mule at an airport. The hood has several warning stickers regarding safety checks when hooking to the plane. It has been fitted with some massive rear wheel hubs! At first, I thought they were repair hubs, but once removed the axles are in perfect condition. Anyone seen hubs like these before?

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This morning

After work pics….

Over the last few days.... replaced the coil, regulator and condensor on my 416-H. I hadn't realized that it had a "non-standard" coil on it, and the coil was overheating after 10-15 minutes and the engine would die. So far, it runs great now. Had to "customize" some spark plug cables because (again, didn't realize) the old coil had screw-in cable ends. Used what I had lying around Then, when I took it for a test drive, after about 50 feet of mowing there was a horrendous noise from the deck and it stopped cutting. Turns out the baffle decided to come loose on one end and "engage" with the mower blade.... got some welding to do now. Luckily I have 2 other working 48" SD decks and 3 running tractors. I pulled the 312-A into the garage and jacked it up - I think it's time for some deep cleaning and re-painting. Not a full restore, but I want it to look nice enough to put the chrome hubcaps and belt cover on. [Edit to add]: Oh, and I was swapping the rear wheels on those 2 tractors mentioned, and noticed that the hydro filter was getting rusty on the 416, hence realized it was overdue for a hydro oil and filter change, hence ordered some new filters. I already have an oil filter, new spark plugs, and fuel filter for the GT-1848. Need to get that maintenance done soon. Mowed the trails around the fields with the GT-1848. Have some more yard mowing to get done later today.

Well, it's red now! Inside will get black bed liner. Terry put the decal in the mail this morning. Sulky's next on the list.

Replaced the 23x10.50-12’s with 24x12-12’s. And 1” spacers.

I haven't tried it YET but next best thing would be removing old decal and get some new ones from @Vinylguy on here.

The set screw broke at this point. The right side is in the donut of the shifter, stuck in place. If that doesn’t make sense I will send a close up tonight of what it looks like currently. The other half is still in place in the transmission where it’s meant to screw in. So I can account for both parts, and don’t have concern that it fell into the transmission.

Axle just about done - well the hard bit both drive flanges, knuckles and drive shafts in. first offering - its the same track and pivot point as the suburban axle at 16" between centres. what it might look like

Swapped out tires/rims on the 520. Don’t know why but the original deep offset rims were not on this unit. The previous owner had spacers between the rims and hubs. I replaced the Sears 23x10.50-12 tires/rims with a set of 24x12-12 tires/rims. Also Sears, don’t recall how I got them. Since these rims were not offset enough I installed a 1” spacer on each hub. The tires just barely cleared the mower deck enough to install without removing the deck first. picture #4 is with one of each size. If I push snow with this tractor tis winterI may have to swap back in order to install a set of chains.

Many of today's "songs" ,if you can call them that, I would just as soon NOT hear the words too.

More pictures please. Those hubs remind me of Economy Power King hubs I'll check a PK parts tractor I have.

I'll try to get some pictures of the hood decals - as well as the add-on hydraulics that were installed by a shop in Northern Indiana.

Nothing immediately familiar to me but I would love to know the story behind them...

So, what i got is; start the tractor, put the parking brake on, put the PTO on and look under there and see if the belt is moving or the clutch is bad.

Do a bit of research on KT 17 series 1 vs series 2 engines. The engine serial number should tell you which it is - this is the thing you need to research. The series 2 engines have improved oiling systems and are more desirable.

Thanks. I’m going to drive out Saturday to take a look. Bringing the trailer just in case. I’m thinking the single stage blower and new chains with the cleats are worth between $200- $300… they’ll fit my 418-A, so at least there’s that. Thanks again

I will say this for JD'ers Every show I've been to they are the friendliest. The IH guys show up late and move your stuff when you are not there because they want the spot you have. The green guys say park here with us. The AC guys at our steam show are accommodating as well.

A "remote" handle can be connected to that hole in the handle with a rod. I only know both guys that sold them told me Jeep. I did see one of those valves before that had a switch integrated on it to activate the 12v Starter. One of the valves I have has 2 valves connected together but the rest is the same and exactly like yours

Rebuilt the mule drive for the 520H today. Lirrle paint, 2 new pulleys and new belt ready to be put back in use.

Happy Birthday @sjoemie himself, we are all glad you were born.

Heat gun. Start slow n easy with the warm up on one end and increase the heat while tugging on the decal. There will be a temperature point that allows easy pulling removal of the decal without damage to surrounding METAL areas. Plastics like shift knobs or dash plates must be closely monitored during the process.

Try acetone. Pour some in a rag, rub gently to soften paint and then wal-la !! This works and does not ruin the decal. I've done this a few times with no issues.

Sometimes - you can gey lucky using a left handed 3/16" drill bit and light pressure ... sometimes.

My biggest concern at first glance is/ are the cuts in the existing decals. The edges are bad enough... the cuts are curled UP so they'll be prone to inviting whatever solution is used.

Are you sure it’s a setscrew? Mine were either welded or had roll pins.

Not venting the reservoir will cause issues. Try removing it and covering with something to keep bugs & dirt out like a filter cloth.

Here is a pic of rail buggy and baja. Ive had some sort of VW bug powered vehicle sense I’ve been in high school . Had a 64 Bug I drove for years and wished I still had it.

Not sure whether I resemble or resent this.

Come on guys evry body know it FIRST ON RACE DAY.....

Try regular charcoal lighter fluid on a small spot. I've had good luck with it in the past.

We've used an orange citrus based remover that worked okay. Use caution though. A lot of the paint strippers are also quite fond of removing the decal color or basic glues.

The serial number in question is 24300. None of the 417s came with the series 1 engines, the C-175 did have the series one K-Twins.

Now that is funny right there.

You definitely have your wood processing down pat.

Eric I like you wood set up. especially where you store the wood and that little building. Was itmade out of skids? You got it working, buddy

The pump for the loader is belt-drive. Has anyone actually checked the belt? You'll find a lot of helpful info in this thread:

Is it really the pump, or is the electric PTO clutch bad? My money's on the clutch.

This is why I like country music singer George Straight. You can understand every word in every song he sings.

I thought FORD was short for Fixed Or Repaired Daily....

I knew an AC guy. He seemed nice enough, except for that one time in 5th grade when he spent the whole year trying to teach me math.

All things considered you will be better off to replace the mechanical pump with an electric low pressure pump. Quick starts and no danger of gas in your oil. There are lots of threads on here to help you decide which pump to buy. Just leave the mechanical pump where it is, run new hoses and a filter and mount the pump lower than the tank outlet. You can power it from the wire to your hour meter, it is fused and turns off with the key.

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That's only because I was busy!!! All the tractors are at the steam pageant. Had to mow it all with the 20" pusher!!!!!!

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@ebinmaine I Always remove if I'm doing a repaint, I was referring to removing them without disturbing surrounding area. Have you removed them while maintaining the paint under/around decal, I haven't tried that yet. I did see a special decal removing wheel that goes in hand drill I thought about trying.

@ri702bill todays brain fart of zero maint / any look see , only enhances breakdowns , realise , my past reflects how I look at anything , also GLAIRING TO ME ? HOW OTHERS REALLY DO NOT HAVE A CLUE ? my grandson , the welder , loves it when I give him insight to an issue , also loves pontoon kick boat fly fishing , get right after any improvement opportunity , he just went skydiving , love it , grandpa , pete