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Robbing parts off of Dan's tractors when he aint lookin! We don't wanna hear any whinin when one of your tractors is suddenly missin an engin!

Yep well versed in those ... I think I have one of those "short" brackets on a winter 520 that was used for a tiller. Maybe that one will work? Will have to look when she comes out of storage for snow duty.

Jim : I think the older rear axle bracket was made for a short frame snowplow and it has a wider rod on the snowplow (or locks on the outside portions of the rod on the snowplow). You need the newer version of a rear axle bracket that has a more narrower length on the lock in clamps. Anyway that is my understanding but I sold my version of your mid grader blade and just have the early version now for my round hood tractors. The rear axle hitch you have is 15 1/2 inches wide on the install locks. The newer Wheel Horse/Toro version is 11 inches wide. The old style mid grader blade rear 3/4 rod attached to plates on the side of the frame of a Wheel Horse. Your version, the much stronger , wider and better operating Mid Grader blade attached to the rear hitch but with a more narrow set of locking arms! The last three pics are of the old style rear axle hitch (this. one for a HY hydraulic lift cylinder installation).

September 7, 1977, In Washington, President Jimmy Carter and Panamanian dictator Omar Torrijos sign a treaty agreeing to transfer control of the Panama Canal from the United States to Panama at the end of the 20th century. The Panama Canal Treaty also authorized the immediate abolishment of the Canal Zone, a 10-mile-wide, 40-mile-long U.S.-controlled area that bisected the Republic of Panama. Many in Congress opposed giving up control of the Panama Canal—an enduring symbol of U.S. power and technological prowess—but America’s colonial-type administration of the strategic waterway had long irritated Panamanians and other Latin Americans.

I Thank you all for your kind words and wishes. A lot of good memories in those pictures that were posted. It was a great day...I got a new (and much needed) lawn chair...this one is a rocker...really cool !! I will be using it this winter in front of the fire place. Thanks guys !!

here is a simple drawing to help you see how the spark system is wired using a 103990 battery ignition switch. All of these components needs to be grounded to operate.

I've never had a "D" Series, but a couple of other tractors I have use steering boxes like that. If the steering feels a little "crunchy" the bottom ball bearings #38 are probable rusty or shot. If the tractor sat outside, those steering boxes are prone to get water in them. The bearing typically has a plastic retainer that holds individual bearing balls. You can get individual replacement balls in those gray drawers at your hardware store. if the plastic retainer is shot, you can reassemble with heavy grease temporarly holding the balls in place.

Rear end rigged to lift without damaging the fresh paint. I use an engine leveler to tweak the rigging so it sits level. Rear end is now sitting on stands in shop awaiting the assembly that will happen this coming winter. It is level in all ways to help with the assembly.

Worked on the steering wheel today. Steering wheel is just about done. Dave

I was there when the new locks were under construction. I stood and watched in awe as those eight electric locomotive mules on cogged railroads with computer controlled winches and steel cables kept the large ships centered as they moved thru the locks. with only a couple feet of clearance. T This was one of the deadliest projects ever attempted by the USA with 500 lives lost for every mile completed. I am thankful the USA has regained control of this critical structure

Jim. That axle bracket is for a SHORT frame plow. You need the one that faces downward. Without bolting on the front as this one does.

That is a later style Grader blade - the "push" style. It requires the later C series, 300, 400 bracket. The "pull" style required no axle bracket - it mounted to the mid Tach-a-matic frame mounts like a cutting deck.

Another classic line from @WHX?? !!

Since the neighbor has got good booze among other adult partakings ...

Since when did you come out of retirement and start a small engine business?

I gave him the tractor 'cause I already have a 856 so what comes around goes around. Thanks Ed Dog ... I took a peek at the one on a 520 and all I could see is it did bolt from the top so I think it's the one. She is strictly a snow machine now the way she is decked out put I did till with it at one time.

Very busy day here this Labor Day. Trina's family was here for a mid day gathering and meal. The grandson HAD to have some tractor time. Won't be long before he's driving on his own. He gave the Sparky tractor a little test today. After all that was done Trina kept going as usual. More firewood processing with The Ugly Bruce tractor hauling the splitter and Millie pulling the loads of split wood.

Typical cheese curd tactic up Nord...

Mafia eating their own

False. Do not order. Note the center letters.

Got the rear end out and propped up on stands. It then got the final cleanup, wire wheeling, and sanding complete. A coat of primer was applied. I would have preferred red primer but I ran out of that so the grey will have to do. A couple of coats of IH red was applied.

Hey Steve, been thinking about you and your family recently, hope you're all doing well. And enjoy the h*ll out of your day today!

I have owned this tractor for 38 years and finally got back to finishing it up at the same time I did a refurb on one of the 420-LSE'S. Nice to be able to see it moving again instead of it under a tarp. I would like to at least possibly keep it to plow with it this Winter to bring back memories moving snow with it. It has had a lot of work done to it recently. I think it is time to pass it on to someone who has an interest in the old stuff. Many attachments,manuals and small parts and a band new HD clutch and pressure plate etc,etc. Great all around tractor and fun to work it.

We watched a large tanker move through a lock. Like watching a well choreographed dance! The entire canal is fresh water, meeting the oceans only at the first and last locks. Gatun Lake not only provides the route for ships, it is the source of hydro-electric generation that powers the entire operation and beyond. Hence the lower water level not only reduces the number of transits allowed (at months-in-advance fees ranging from $2,000 for small vessels to $1M for large ones and up to $3.7M for a “last minute” reservation) but reduces generation capacity. To offset this, Panama has aggressively installed solar and wind generation and is working on improved electrical distribution infrastructure.

Have a great day and we are all thankful for the expertise on transmissions you have provided up over the years.

Personally, any time I rewire a tractor I like to wire it for a powered ignition. This give the most options for engine swaps. Adding a kill relay in place of a coil is very easy. Also, if a newer motor is installed power may need to be supplied to the solenoid on the carb. This can be done from the ignition wire that powers kill relay. I can keep just one 103990 ignition switch in stock this way. I based my harness builds off an early 80's C-165 that I fixed for another member. Very basic wiring with what I consider the essential safety switches.

I've been spending several hours per day over the last few days to work on the 'remodel' of our new A Liner camper. The plumbing and refrigerator are now gone and the cabinet where they were is a couple three hours away from becoming a dog crate. Part of the 'remodel' was to remake the front cabinet panel and giving the inside of the cabinet a better dog safe finish. Today's progress finished when I had to wait for paint to dry. Lots of fiddling to fit paneling around a wheel well and a couple of other obstacles. Hopefully, i can get it completely back together tomorrow. Pictures to follow. My wife's cousin owns one of the lakefront cottages across the street from us. He is considering moving full time to the lake. To do that, he has to shed some of the shop equipment that he has amassed over the years. He was wondering if I might be interested in a Grizzly bench top mill. Shure, I says. How much? He came back with a price I could not say no to. I guess I've just acquired a bench top mill. Delivery and payment arrangements are TBD.

The kill relay is necessary because the ignition switch has an "I" terminal intended for battery style ignition. The M-Series have magneto ignition so the battery style of ignition switch is necessary to control the magneto ignition by the use of a relay. Wheel Horse/Toro also use this configuation. The relay illustration is poor. When the relay coil is energized the relay contacts are open. When the relay coil is not energized the ignition wire is grounded.

Installed thrust bearings on the spindles today. Didn’t take long to do, made a big difference. Used two narrow hose clamps to use as a guide. Then started cutting with a part off blade, and finished the final depth of material removal with a flap disc wheel. Reassembled with a goodly amount of Red and Tacky grease. In disassembly I discovered the left side tie rod end was froze up. Replaced both sides with new spring loaded ones. Made setting the toe in easy.

Had a great Labor Day family picnic. We picked the blue claws, then burgers, corn, potato salad, baked beans, and apple pie. Then played Bocce Ball, corn hole and tractor rides with my favorite Grand Nephew.

Looks like great day...but as I get older having Mr. Chervy coal come and dump 5 tons into my coal bin looks a lot easier

Yes. I would defiantly go without the accelerator pump one myself. The one without the accelerator pump looks a lot like the 520H carb I rebuilt a while back and they are an easy rebuild/cleanup. I would make sure I got a good USA kit if you can. I tried a chinisuem one but ended up going USA any way time I got done with it, (Gasket just didnt fit right on cheapy kit.)

I always wondered about that... I work... so...

Ain't stupid if it works!!

first thing, jack the front up and turn the steering to check for mechanical binding. My D never really steered easy unless it was moving. Put some extra air in the front tires and make sure the king pins have grease Also the steering gearbox is greaseable a couple shots but don't over do it

Happy Birthday. Still hoping we’ll get to meet in person but I have enjoyed the phone conversations about 6-speeds!

Happy Birthday Steve. Never forget those days on Skype with @MikesRJ and @JimDfollowed by our first trip to the 2010 WHCC Show where you won the B-100 raffle tractor. Those 16 years have passed too quickly. Hope you have a great day mate!

@Achto that paint fade and dried out seat would look in perfect PATINA STAGE , with little work , mothers back to black , vinyl / plastic for seat , penetrating oil , spray down let it sit for days / weeks , wipe down with a clean cloth / mineral oil , no scratch pads or paint scrubbing , done a lot of that , with good results , deep solid oiled finish . just my thought , pete

When our well was being drilled the first 50 feet was red clay, the next 200 feet was granite. Being at the end of a valley with mountains on three sides the sound echoed for miles. We apologized to everyone on the road, most of them were folks who had also had deed wells drilled and understood it had to be done. On the bright side the amount of clay soil confirmed the geological survey indicating this is not a site prone to landslides.

Happy Birthday Steve... May your movements be crisp & firm, May your drain fluid run clear, May the teeth be unbroken.. ( I am talking Unidrive stuff here...)

Happy Happy Dino! Make sure you get a little today!

Converting from battery ignition to magneto is very straight forward but going from magneto to battery ignition and having the safety switches work is much more involved. I'm sure you have seen this before but here it is again.

Have a Great Day Steve and Thank You

Translation: He's got cheap wine and still thinks it's the 60's!

It’s on order, as LILBAD

I get it. Last night I was discussing a pop noise that my new car radio makes when you turn the key on, with my sister, and she thought it might be the amp getting an inrush spike. I said I only had three wires hooked to it from the head unit, and my phone changed "three wires hooked" to "three wife's holes".

Darn autocorrect, sometimes it does what you want and others it does this. Anyways what's the right dipstick length

Type A, Type F, and the generic Dex/Merc are all pretty interchangeable these days.

Working out the bugs… trying to get rid of a little hesitation off idle has been fun. Adjusting the accelerator pump, idle mixture screws, idle adjustment… It’s a great day to cruise to the beach!