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Hi, my name is Dick and I am a Hose-A- Holic. It has been two years since my latest purchase and I am attempting to thin the herd. Enablers like you guys make success in doing so nearly imposable. My only solace is in knowing that when I pass away you vultures will swoop in and pick the carcass of my herd clean.

Tom knows ...

Hi all thought I would introduce my self in cameron and here’s my 857 and I’m in Oxfordshire 👍

Not all smoke is magic. If the smoke is released and it still works then it wasn't magic. Magic smoke is inside electrical equipment and a very important component which is required for them to work. This has been verified because every time the magic smoke is released out of them, it ain't gonna work anymore.

July 26, 1903 Horatio Nelson Jackson, Sewall K. Crocker, and a bulldog named Bud complete the first automobile trip across the United States, traveling from San Francisco to New York in a two-cylinder Winton in 63 days, 12 hours, and 30 minutes.

I let Mrs. K drive so I can concentrate on the hunt.

Guys, keep your barn doors closed!

I drive in the country and can't keep my eyes on the road because I'm looking for a barn find!

Proudly displaying my "recovery" since 2008:

A few pics of the finished back deck at my mom's. We also did a BUNCH of other work on/ in/ around various sorts of other things.

@wallfish you got any input on the matter?

It would be ... just gotta figure out who I can tell her it's for

Stopped by a local Antique Engine and Tractor Show today and saw this creation!

Got quite a bit done today while it was raining which we needed. The drought here has been bad (technically exceptional which is the worst category). Swapped dash panels between the 16 Auto and 161 because I switched the electric and manual PTOs. All good to go but a bit of work on the harnesses. Also drilled and tapped the hubs for a second set screw on the 161. Surprised that hadn't been done but it's good to go now. Need to do an oil change on the 161 gear box and get the rear wheel weights on and it will be ready for the FEL

You think you got a problem. I have a pair of binocs in the truck. I see a farmer junk yard or open barn doors I pull over and scan for round hoods peekin out the weeds. I spy other scrap GTs I'm lockin em up and knocking on doors. I could let Mrs. P drive for a better look around but she drives like Mother Teresa and I like to get where I'm goin...

The 9 pin is a Wheel Horse thing, they wanted a plug and play wiring system so they came up with the 9 pin nonsense to allow attaching the headlights and tach along with engine needs.

Perhaps this might help. Be aware that colors aren't consistent over the years.

Ironic that it takes about the same to get a USPS Package fron SF to RI these days.

I was home alone for most the night, and sat in my ladder stand from 7:30 until after dark. It was very exciting! Around 8:15 a 5 and 6 point, and a doe and fawn strolled through about 200 yards from each other. There was another doe closer to dark that came from my tree stand through the trails, and a monster buck and another deer I never could identify strolled through just behind me. Depending on rain that’s in the forecast, all other conditions are perfect to get the food plot planted! I’m excited for sure!

@WHX?? You'd look mighty fine on this little filly...

I’d say not as it still mostly works after it smokes. 😁 The only concern would be once it gets to ear splitting metal on metal then it’s about that level of stress. I haven’t got any tractors yet to that point but that’s how I found out the 312 and 308 needed a PTO clutch…. I’ve had a few butt puckers going from either my gear driven tractors to the C-141 especially when I first got the C running.

It seems to fit with the concept and I’d say motto of a single cylinder Wheel Horse. Simplicity.

I do that too, So does my father, it must be a genetic thing. the local small engine guy has been asked to keep an eye out for Wheel horses that come in. I’ve got one tractor like that and the other was noticing it by the road for sale. The other two were timing for the “last” and the second to last being part of a parts haul. Hence my signature logo😁

I always try to fall in the functional ingenuity bucket, as I certainly have hit the dysfunctional nail a few times. As to elegant one can always wish

Little work on the 314H today. New front rims, bearings, tires and tie rods. Quick touch up of some of the body parts.

Yep, I think I've mentioned that a few times on here. First one I've been able to find that is relatively unmolested and priced in my range.

And we'll do it with nothing but love and respect for you richard!! ❤️ I'm glad I'm not the only one who does this!

I'm told this happens with age. The hair begins to grow inward, rather than outward, and so the mind becomes fuzzy, and the top of the head less so.

Wow you do have a problem!

I did this about 10-15yrs ago on my 314-8. Made it the whole way around the yard before I noticed the smell and smoke screen that was following me. My brake band was essentially shot after that. Have had a new one in the garage for probably 5 years….should probably get around to putting it on one of these days.

That’s exactly what we do! Especially now that my spotters(aka my kids) are no longer traveling with us. Yes, I had them trained to constantly be on the lookout!

@mjf8267 while zeroing in on those belts , most important part of that is ? rotational movement EASE AT EVERY PULLEY , its the COLLECTIVE DRAG that kills any belt set up , look for any bearing hang up or roughness , of course bearing WHINE IS TELLING YOU WHAT ? LUBRICATION FAIURE ! that related failure also EATS PTO DRIVE CLUTCHES , every / any related movement area , should move with , smooth / solid / ease . have this set up on my 3 horses , many years in , absolutely no related failures or movement issues , isn,t that what you want ? easy to remove bearing , side grease shields , wipe out , carb cleaner flush out , repack with lucas xtra hd green chassis grease , 550 deg flash point , polyurea rated , stays with bearing , making sense ? I have no bearing failures / or related whyining , basic set up for my 3 horses , never failed , pete

Meh... Could do that on a ...

The holy grail as far as I'm concerned.

Toro xi belt notes 95-4094 (5/8" x 96.7") drive belt for 52" deck - This belt is correct and also used with 44" decks

Belts are listed in the mower ipl. Click on the picture in the link and they are on the page that comes up.

Well....it looks like I've got my winter project lined up, just picked it up today Found this one on FB and after thinking about it for a few days I contacted the seller and we made the deal. The ad listed the tractor, 5' pto mounted finish mower and possibly a push blade (if he could find it!). While I was on the road going to pick it up he texted me and mentioned they found a few more implements and I could have them if I wanted them. Heck yeah!! Included in the package was the tractor, finish mower, snow plow, Brinly disc harrow, what appears to be a Ford 3pt plow and a homemade 3pt plow, and what might be a homemade box blade although it looks pretty decent. It has the optional 15" rear wheels with rear wheel weights. The snow plow is for the B and C series tractors and the sad part is according to the seller, his father bought the blade in new condition from someone who never used it. So basically it's a brand new blade that's been sitting outside for at least 20-30 years. Oddly enough the seat looks almost brand new. It turns out every fall his dad would take the seat off and store it inside, putting it back on in the spring. The gas tank looks solid but there is a distinct possibility it will need to be boiled and then sealed inside to make it useable. The story behind the tractor is the sellers dad bought it 30 years ago and used it for 12 years before parking it, they started using a zero turn which was faster. For 11 of those 18 years that it sat outside unused. Seven years ago he moved it into his basement with the hopes of restoring it. Unfortunately he never got around to it. In theory, it was running and driving when parked. Oh yeah almost forgot, included was the original operators manual AND an original parts list. For the past few days I tried searching for a downloadable parts list and couldn't find one. I am going to scan this one and if possible upload it to the forum. Possibly someone could explain how to do the upload. One quick question, it needs mufflers, are there suitable replacements available that don't cost $603 each as shown on the Toro site. Thanks! More to come.... Edit: it also came with a 3 pt cultivator and what i thought was the operator manual is actually a service procedure manual that describes all of the new features of the new 18 HP model with detailed descriptions and pictures. The manual was intended for the mechanics that went through their service school.

This is my hub puller. Works well. Cheep to make. Plenty of variations have been nade.

It uses a Wheelhorse transmission. Same method of shifting as any other you're already familiar with. At one point I had a 1933 Fairbanks Morse 3 HP flywheel engine. I read up on how to adapt it to a Wheelhorse. Never did it because it wasn't practical to us. Very interesting project.

I also put the key that I got from @JCM on it.

Got the carb cleaned up and gone through and was able to start it. After that, I had to mess around with the drive pulley to get it to go on all of the way. The surging in the video is because I forgot I had my gas turned off at the tank. I was able to drive it around a little bit tonight. I put about a quart of an unopened thing of ATF that I found in the back of my grandma's garage that I think is older than me but I figured it's good enough for temporary to help flush the tranny. Tomorrow I need to swap the wide front axle onto our 1257 and take the narrow axle I put on the 1257 onto my 845. I also need to mess with the governor some.

The problem was the noise from the Trac Vac is so loud i could not hear the engine bog down. When it kept slowing down and stopping I thought it was running out of fuel. Guess I cleaned all the grease off the brake lining. Yeah, I should probably move this gear drive down the road before I total it. I've had some near misses when I push the left pedal to stop and it just goes faster.

That's amusing..... and concerning to me.... because I'm no flatlander. Mebbe just too tilted???

I do not know if they are the same but in the first model year 1988 the engine to tractor connector is numbered. Click on the fuzzy picture to see it.

Yes it's a 310-8. Nice catch by the awesome cognoscenti of this group. Makes me even sadder to have to part with it, been happy to be a part of this world of sophisticated owners.

I've been hanging my grease gun in a spot that's low on the wall and keep an old rag under it. Best compromise I guess. I’m having a good chuckle here at the inherent contradiction of wanting grease to penetrate once applied to a bearing or joint but NOT to seep out of the grease gun! Same applies to trying to constrain penetrant decanted into tiny bottles with needle nozzles or with threaded caps 😁

Just finishing up a Fabricated 42" sd.. Got a buddy with a cnc plasma cutter,, and 4 hrs of shop time got me THIS! 10g. steel top and sides... 14g baffles.. reused all brackets and wheels. Sourced new spindles and pulleys on #bay.