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Hello, my Name is Dick and I recently scooped up a D160. I had actually been looking at 312-8s because they are gear drive but I recently purchased a large property with wooded land and suddenly I found my self needing a heavier machine. I camper across a D160 with the snowblower, plow, and deck. Rear 3 point hitch, running and working for $800. I had to send a kid to fetch it and when he returned I realized that I believed the deck is not the correct one and I’m in need of a mule drive. I’ve been creeping this site for a while and I figured how I need one of join.

The Sweepster C-48 broom really does an excellent job of getting the rocks out of the grass. I used to sweep them back into the road when it was dirt. Now it’s paved so and so is my driveway so I won’t be using it for that purpose anymore. I’ll still use it for light snow and if I ever get my rear in gear I’m going to add some casters to it so I can de-thatch my lawn. Or I’ll just use my EZ-Rake model 100, sorry if I got off topic. IMG_4916.mov

Don't sweep too early otherwise it will snow again!

That's why one has to dig through those buckets & milk crates at flea markets & garage sales.

I believe you're doing fine. A Wheelhorse thread and you writing/ typing about Wheelhorse stuff.... Seems reasonable.

I noticed this morning walking to the mailbox that there was a lot of gravel in the yard by the road. We had a lot of small storms this winter and the Twp outdid itself with stone. Sweepster will be coming out early this year. My shoulder and rakes do not get along. Ed you need one and your cab would be a good thing. A face full of snow from the blower is one thing a face full of gravel when the wind picks up is another...Takes me multiple days waiting for the right wind conditions...

Back in the 70's I walked into Chandlers either to look, say hi or get something for my Suburban and sitting there was a shiny new 76 B-80 and I wanted it. We were just married and living paycheck to paycheck but I decided to call my wife for permission. I guess I didn't need to. Her words were: "you're going to buy it no matter what I say so just go ahead".

Use another plow frame and make another one with brushes While you're at it, just mount it on another tractor. A tractor for each implement

It was Dick Clarks American Bandstand for me.

IDK the engine probably ran for 50 to 60 years with out them before.

It does both.

I followed the “Mayo clinic” diet many years ago, I lost 2 stones in 2-3weeks. Nothing for the first 2-3 days, then the pounds just fell off. Eggs and grapefruit for breakfast, steak twice a week roast chicken, lamb chops, fish, salads, as much fruit as I wanted. It took me years to put the weight back on, I think I could do with “Re-visiting” the diet sheet again.🤔🤔🤔

Yep ... Late 80's I'd walk into a dealer looking for parts for my old 1067 square hood and they had new shiney 3, 4, 500s sittin there. I'd check out the fancy lookin PTO hoops and go wow. Then I'd look at the price and my drool & dreams were gone...

Sometimes a little tension on the jack screw, then a bit of dead blow hammer relief will help shock the pulled part too. Get ‘er moving!

3.5 days in to low carb/ ketogenesis changeover. 8.5 lb down. Physical hunger is not bad at all. More of a mental game and severe willpower over bad habits at this point.

Kent-Moore made all the special tools for GM and AMC back in the day. I was working at a Chevy garage and they bought out the local AMC dealer. They had all of these tools as duplicates and decided to have a garage sale. I bought a large pile for pennies on the dollar and made quite a few specialty tools of my own out of them

Snap On, Williams, Armstrong all good quality.

Did just that on the flywheel popped right off when I hit it.

Seems to me I've read that an exhaust valve should be rotating. Intake is optional. Heat patterns perhaps?

My TWP does an amazing job plowing anti-skid, scrapping, and calcium for a property tax of $250 per year But soon have to put the anti skid back on the road...

Still have it. It really needs a new brush though.

Sometimes - - there are two short setscrews in each of the radial tapped retaining holes - remove them all & shoot your preferred brand of penetrating lubey-juice in them to free it up off the shaft...

Dick. Plenty of dysfunctional D guys here tho.

That's a great worker! I might have an extra mule drive, but I'll have check.

Vintage tools are the key.

Another update. Took her around the property after tightening the outside one more link. Much better! They stayed tight, though one of the latches popped loose. It seems like it's just the way that side's chain is oriented. I tucked it back best I could and double zip tied it to the chain link. I've got ever so slight movement of the rubber but that seems to just be due to the way the links line up on either side. Also, the rubber bars are pulled more to the outside than the inside of the rim. This seems due to the 3 links vs 2 links, so the chain is tighter on the outside and thus pulling more. I still have full coverage across the tread so I assume that's fine? I'll also add, I took the tractor to an absolute mud pit of the property I never go to unless the ground is baked by the summer heat. Slipped in it for maybe a second or two, and then the rubber chains pulled me right out! How awesome! Think I'm sold

Test the diodes with an ohm setting on the multi-meter as others suggested--often labeled with the Ω symbol. If the diode: 1. has the same reading in both directions (i.e. switching ends either the test prob), it has failed. 2. has no resistance in one direction and lots in the other, it is probably good. For a tested good diode, put the end which had the black (negative or common) test probe during the test having “no resistance” reading toward the battery

They do work good for that if you can get the height just right. Too low they'll rip the roots right out. In this sand anyway.

After l bent the balancer puller plate and destroyed the threads on a advance auto PT brand one. I returned that one for the warranty. And ordered a used snap-on from eBay for $30, 100% worth it. I was going between this snap-on, and a old Mac puller. Ended up going snap-on because of the applications I am using it for, the snap-on's design let's the plate sit a little closer, when pulling on shafts like this. I am not huge on tool truck name tool brands. I have many different brands in my toolbox, lot of old craftsman, crescent, masterforce (menards brand) are the main ones. But these pullers, are one tool I would definitely go name brand, or at least old on.

Care to tell us what this is?

Remove the diodes, hook your battery up. Use a multi meter to determine which terminals are hot or which ones have continuity to the positive battery terminal. The stripe on the diode should be towards the positive terminal on the battery. This allows the positive AC wave go to the battery but prevents the negative AC wave from going to the battery. Simple rectifier. Changing AC voltage to DC voltage.

Freezing rain here but no action from Josh's PENNDOT.

Don't forget "SOUL TRAIN"

Agreed Paul. My shoulders also hate hand rakes. Replace the tines on my front tiller? 26pc 13-1/2" Replacement BROOM HEAD BRUSH for Walk Behind Sweeper Machine | eBay

I have dedicated wheel/tire/chain combos and just swap them out when not needed. I find it a lot easier to change wheels and tires than take chains on and off also saves wear and tear on stuff. I have swapped most of my mochines over to lug studs and that makes it a lot easier also.

Absolutely ... looks like mama didn't raise no dummy either Alex. You got the shaft cleaned and the screw lubed up.

That isn't a good thing but there is enough that it fires the plug at least a lot of the time ..I don't see directly why operating temp impacts the issue...and why choking it helps??? Spark check while it is acting up will be the ultimate test. By the way Breakerless are like a magneto system. The do not need a battery. Never ever put 12 volts to the coil as you might do while testing a Battery points system. it will fry the trigger.

Nice looking tractor !! I do not know enough about D-series attachments to help you out, but someone who knows what they are talkin about should be along soon.

@Retired Wrencher I too miss that. Even though I was just a kid at the time I enjoyed going to the dealership and talking to the salesman and the owners. I remember walking around to check out customers tractors that were in for service or repair. Not to mention the brand new Wheel Horses that were in the showroom that I would drool over! @Racinbob Sounds like he did it like the Johnny Cash song, One Piece at a Time! In his lunch box!

I miss going to the dealerships and talking to people who worked there. Another thing gone in our life.

MTV was relatively new when I was in HS and I thought it was great to sit and watch or just have on in the background. We never had cable at home but I could hang out where it was. When I enlisted I fell off the grid for some years and when I resurfaced it seemed to have lost its way to more "reality" TV vs. music. I haven't looked back at it since.

I checked that when i first pulled the carb apart. I was able to push carb cleaner through all of the orifices. The engine is very responsive to the adjustments done to the carb. Thank you guys for all of your input. I really appreciate it

I'm sure you have tried this, but if you haven't, the main jet needle is hollow with several tiny holes in it. All of those little holes must be open and be able to pass air for the full length of the needle.

Worked a little on some tire/ wheel stuff today for a project. 2 tires had Predator blood in them. What a mess! You absolutely have to love this stuff. Otherwise no way I'd do it!

Rescued an orphaned snowplow today, guy threw in a set of tire chains (white bucket) as well. Was his father’s before he passed, his mom sold the tractor years ago, believed to be a 312-8, and the plow just collected dust. Today was the first time I drove since January 19th, day of my rotator cuff surgery, felt good to be back in the saddle.

Settled on a Gloss Smoke Gray for the lower/wider stripe. If you’re wondering how I came up with this color decision…well it was in stock in my paint cabinet! Looks very different depending on the lighting. Last picture is what I started with.

Back in the day lumber was properly dried. Can't be doing that today that costs lumber makers money! Back on track here Lennox and other brands started selling furnaces & ACs in big boxes. The buyer then had to or were supposed to contact bona fide contractors or dealers to install it and that's where the the buyer got taken to the house. Us dealers were gonna make our margin no matter what so it didn't tick us off. Joe home owner would get a price for me and then look at what he could buy it for at a big box and DIY. What lovely installs I have seen. Then Joe would want me to warranty it! Same with internet sales. I would get those calls and told people flat out I can't help them. I got enough problems with the crap that went through my doors. I did throw the manufactures under the bus and give the guy their customer service number. Suspect big boxes did the same and referred people back to the dealers so an endless circle of headaches for the buyer. Lennox always told me they would never sell at big boxes or the the internet but they were liars. They make their money by moving boxes so go figure. It was always their low end stuff that was junk even if it was installed correctly. I don't know if did this with their low end gray tractors or not but it wouldn't surprise me although big boxes were not nearly as big in the early 80's as they are now. Can you say super Walmart?!?!? You want that new chainsaw go to a outdoor power dealer who can service it.

The gray units in the mid 80's were the GT series. I bought a new 84 GT-1100 at a dealer. I basically grew up a stones throw from their plant in South Bend and never heard of them being sold at a big box store. That talk comes up every now and then.