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I'm not a bourbon fan. Or scotch for that matter. Rye is different. And also, there are MANY different brands and flavors. There are Rye Whiskeys meant specifically for sipping, or for mixing. I like a good "sipping" Rye. Wheel Horse Rye is a better mixer but does ok as a sipper. My favorite is Russell's Reserve in the green label. It's aged 6 years. Excellent when frozen & served over ice.

All: The center pivot hole in the C81 Axle had a bit of wear, so I decided to drill & ream it for bushings. Upon closer inspection, I noticed the hole was visibly not centered in the boss; I decided to correct that as the best I could. The 3/4" ID bushing has a 7/8" OD - I could use a Boring Head and safely relocate the center about 2/3rds of the 1/16" bushing wall thickness and still have material left to ream to size. If I had a larger wall bushing & reamer, I could have re-centered it.... First photo shows the new center moved .040 with a light cut. The second shows the interrupted cut as the boring bar is moved outward. Third shows the hole at .840 diameter where it became round again. Last photo is the finished reamed .875 diameter hole.

Merry Christmas from mudmowerdiesel

Merry Christmas!!!

Second that, loaded turfs with 70 lb wheel weights wrapped with 2 link V-Bar chains and 100 lb on the rear hitch.

I prefer it full, in the bottle. I guess I’m not a rye or bourbon guy…

Finished fuel pump rebuild for C160. Try and install on tractor tomorrow .

Yeah I think they only had one d cell. WWII vintage ones would have been metal but then plastic in the late 60s. Every life jacket had one pinned on and when I was in the deck gang we had to go through 300 jackets and check all for working & new batteries. Early 80's they went to a strobe style. A vast improvement. We tossed thousands of the old ones. Now they are even activated automatically by water. You have one of these Sparky? If not you can have this one. Just sits in a junk drawer. Standard GI all through Vietnam to 90's or so. I'm sure they have something better now as these things were real junk. Worked when it felt like it and about as akin to stock headlights. As @Achto would say about like holding a candle in front of you. I put a led bulb in it but it still only works when it wants to. They were also in strait version and on the boat spray bombed orange for emergency use only. Stowed in racks of three all over the sub. My division was responsible for checking them all.

Merry Christmas to each and every Wheel Horse nut out there.

Seconded. I've done this repair by hand. It worked okay but obviously a drill press or other proper machinery would be a huge improvement. Bill, nice work on this one.

I just replaced the bearings in one that I didn't even remove the jenny from the engine. Hate lining up those bottom bolts. I just did one end at a time. Darn electricians using Klein screwdrivers as prybars! Don't you know only Snap-On screwdrivers are suitable for prying? and don't forget to test everything with your U.E. I. meter!

I've had good luck with this stuff (and using my air compressor) on things like electric fan motors and such.

A Horse with a Kick!!!

Look again at the second picture. The dark portion of the wall is the original wallowed out part - the shiny part is the new cut at a bit more than 50% of the hole. Each pass the new cut gets longer, until the ends meet as they did at .840... the hole was both moved & round....

Nice work! This sentence just tickled me -- I’m visualizing the hole magically morphing itself from wallowed and off center to more centered and round!

The pivot holes elongate at the top from the weight of the engine; the canted spindle bores get elongated on opposite sides, top & bottom from the offset of the wheel. The key is the lineup and clamping the axle - not just down to the table, but also to eliminate it rotating if (when) the tool bites into the metal.....

Nice work @ri702bill. I've considered getting a reaming bit for my drill press to do this although that would be a considerably less-skilled approach. I wouldn't attempt to center the bore but I think I could fit bushings well enough to remove some of the play that seems to be an issue with most of my c-series axles.

The axle looks to be a sand casting - who knows how many times the Pattern was used, repaired, etc.?? There is a void in the middle, the same in the spindle bores... cuts down on the shaft guiding but gives a place to store grease... Wonder how they did that??

I've seen that before as well. More than once now that I think about it. Much like the axle bores in a Unidrive, I figured it was just the location some engineer decided on, and the jig used just repeated the same thing... Excellent work relocating. Looks great!

Because your watching stupid videos instead of insulting the guys here. Bearing collar or wood wedges behind the pulley hub. Put the screwdrivers down and slowly step away. The pulley and woodruff MUST come off first. Don't worry about mangling the woodruff ... common but guard the nut like it is your wedding ring. It puts the rear end back on until the front end is off. Too much wobble can mar the armature. SG rookies like you make idiots like me wonder why I never did that SG instructional.

December twenty third is the perfict day for National Christmas Movie Marathon Day National Christmas Movie Marathon Day takes place every year, offering a perfect time to get into the holiday spirit with a cozy movie marathon. This day shines because it brings together the magic of Christmas and the joy of movies, providing a fantastic excuse to snuggle up with loved ones and watch your favorite holiday films back-to-back. Whether you’re laughing at Home Alone‘s mischief or feeling the warmth of Miracle on 34th Street, the day is all about those classic scenes that touch our hearts and add a special sparkle to the festive season.

We've been picking our way through the Die Hard series - again.

Might get a demerit for this, but here goes. Anyone ever seen Wheel Horse Rye Whiskey? Me and my Son saw it a a local establishment and decided to get a bottle. I have been wanting some Rye Whiskey. About half way gone and have decided it is prettty good. I had some Rock and Rye a few years ago up in PA. uh-oh, I hear a WH calling...... Merry Christmas to all. Dennis

I'll agree with @ebinmaine, Wheel Horse is a better mixer than a sipper. My favorite sipper is Baisl Hyden Dark Rye.

Merry Christmas to all. Have a safe and happy holiday.

Starting on the 857’s starter gen repair. The rebuild video on YouTube never mentions the pulley…and tips or tricks to get it off without destroying it?

Merry Christmas @mudmowerdiesel and to all members here. Hoping it’s a white and happy Christmas for all.

I've had to clean a carb literally 3 times IN A ROW to get one particularly bad one right. Your tractor had ethanol at one point. We live on a dirt planet.

Fair amount of area to clean. Might be easier to remove the magnetos or mask.

Wiring with varnish insulation and any solvent that can dissolve grease are not gonna play well together. There are special cleaners for electronics that are useable safely on printed circuit boards, variable capacitors, etc. etc

Yep. @wallfish introduced me to it a few years ago.

Yes. I have both the rye and their bourbon... good stuff... I even worked in a bottle of the first batch rye on a WH deal with @Pullstart... I'm the ugly one with the bottle...

My sister saw this and for some reason thought of me... Just a thought for your Christmas dinner table... and Santa's tractor is even the correct color...

Santa here. I have been busy the last few years and hadn't had an opportunity to visit Red Square. But I'm here this year. I'm curious to see what Wheel Horse goodies you guys want underneath the tree or in your stockings. Try to keep it small, my reindeer are getting a bit old and their replacements are struggling to learn my route. As always, Merry Christmas...HO! HO! HO!

@oldlineman Historical BMG Flashlights During World War II, BMG (Bridgeport Metal Goods, U.S.A.) manufactured flashlightsused by the military. Notable examples include the TL-122 series, with the TL-122D being one of the more advanced versions issued in late 1944. These flashlights featured: 90-degree angled heads for standard Army use Various body materials such as brass and early plastics (Bakelite) Integrated lens filters in blue, red, and clear, and spare bulbs for field versatility 1 Compact designs like the USN BMG beacon lights with copper lining and pins for attachment to vests or fatigues, running on 1.3 volts with tungsten filament bulbs Purchasing and Collecting For those interested in vintage BMG lights, platforms like eBay and Etsy provide auction and direct-sale listings for collectible flashlights, including brass, aluminum, and early plastic models with operational bulbs

@oldlineman Yours looks to be a metal body. Mines plastic so not as old and with a different manufacturer.

Rotational position is not factor on these belt driven 3 blade decks. Only the 2 blade gear drive decks need to be positioned correctly.

Yeah, one of the bearings is crazy loud. Now that I’ve messed with it I’m sure it’s the one behind the pulley. But I have both so it’ll get both replaced. It has always started the 857 just fine and charges perfectly, but it’s loud.

Two layers of clear is making it a lot shinier. You can see the pitting unfortunately, but too late to fix that. If I had my time again I would have spray putty before priming, and I wouldn't use the Rustoleum paint.

You cant tell me what to do!

Please don't judge us all based on the actions of a few RS members who may have exhibited hoarding tendencies over the past year... it's not their fault. As Red Green says: Im a man, I can change, if I have to, I guess... I'll take a NOS LSE please.

BUMP!!!!!

This Section is for showing your battery powered, electrical horses only. It is not for regular battery questions (Electrical). It is not to sell any tractor...Classified / For Sale Section. Thank You

This thread is a bit confusing due to where it is located. I too many times in the beginning clicked on it thinking it was the electrical section. Perhaps move it to the bottom close to WIKI Discussion?