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Picked up the first batch today, just to test run the Cyclone Rake on the back of my 16 auto. Also fired up the C-160 with the Mighty Mac and turned them into powder for the garden. Photo from last year - the 16 Auto in the background wasn't ready for lawn duty yet. Replaced the C-141 in the foreground with a C160. The C-120 has a pine straw rake on it this fall to help spread the ground up leaves prior to my neighbor tilling them in with his B-100.

Don’t know what you will be doing Friday but I will be having a couple closed-chest heart surgeries. Your prayers will be appreciated. During my hospitalization in January a Cardiologist did a Coronary Abrasion to correct Arterial Fibrillation which resulted from the removal of blood clots from my lungs. Follow up imaging and appointments revealed Hart Flutter and the likelihood that a Watchman device would be called for as well. The Watchman device is sort of a miniature umbrella that will be placed in the heart to close off the appendage of the heart that develops clots. Needless to say, I will be under general anastasis for all of this. The route of entry will be a long catheter that will be inserted in a large vane in the leg. I will be laying on an x-ray table with a receiver hanging directly over me. A Radiologist will monitor the procedures on a huge screen so the Cardiologist can see exactly where the device is being placed. Once the location has been confirmed my heart will be stopped while the Watchman is deployed and seated, then he will start my heart and confirm there are no leaks. The insertion device will be removed and the x-ray turned off and they will prepare for the next procedure, two Ablations. The difference between heart flutter and murmur is the murmur is caused by valve leakage and Flutter is caused by the electrical impulses from the brain not always getting where they should be. The analogy the Cardiologist used was right up my alley, he said it is like a pair of spark plug wires that are arcing to one another, the cylinder that should get the spark receives less than it should and the other cylinder gets a spark at the wrong time which fights against peak performance. Utilizing the same catheter the doctor will insert the mechanism used for this procedure, the x-ray unit will be reactivated, at this point he will stop my heart, do two Ablations inside the heart to block these nerves from each other, and then restart my heart. After a period of monitoring my heart if nothing else needs to be done the catheter will be removed and a vascular surgeon will close the vein. The Cardiologist doing both of these procedures specializes in Watchman installations, he did over 600 last year. I am extremely confident that everything will go well, but a prayer or two sure couldn’t hurt. Thank you in advance for your prayers. 953 nut AKA Dick Schmidt https://www.bch.org/media/video-center/bch-news-segments/watchman-implant-animation/

Set the mowing deck low and mowed the lawn for the last time until Spring. Then drove it for another 10 minutes until the gas tank emptied. Pulled the battery and shelved it. Went thru and thoroughly cleaned everything and put it in storage.

Good thread. My ’22 Volvo had a “low battery” message for me when I returned from a 10-day trip. Service team gave me @adsm08’s advice about the tender and so I’ve done that whenever the car will be unused for than a few days. I also learned that this car “stays awake” for a time after shut down that depends on a slew of sensors--one being that the hood is open and another that it is unlocked! So, once the tender is on, I must close and latch the hood and lock the car lest the car’s “thinking” draw more current than the tender is providing!

I swapped @cafoose one a while back. Had to scoot on my rear all way home after that one it was on fire. .

I would love to do that but I still need to grind up leaves as they fall. Last year I was grinding them in the snow, I hope the trees drop them earlier this year but some are still green.

1) 12.3V is slightly to somewhat discharged, but not enough to cause problems. If the amperage is low enough to cause issues that indicates the battery may not be holding enough charge and needs replaced. 2) Do not install a battery disconnect, it will cause other issues. Particularly if you are in a jurisdiction that has emissions testing. Disconnecting the battery will reset the computer's memory, this means you are also wiping out learned adaptations that make it run smoother and shift better. 3) Modern vehicles are not meant to sit for weeks at a time not being driven. You either need to drive it at least once a week, keep it on a proper tender (not solar, 110 outlet) that is hooked up correctly to allow the battery monitor to see the proper power flow (the ground side of your tender needs to be hooked up on the body, not directly to the battery), or get rid of it and get something older with less constant draw on the system (I would suggest a brand not owned by Stellantis). 4) This vehicle is, by default, equipped with a fairly high amp battery. High amp batteries sulfate and die faster when sitting than low amp batteries do. 5) Have you actually checked to see what the codes are, or are you just assuming they two things are related?

Hi! My grandma is closing her small engine business which has been open for over 50 years. She was a Wheel Hose dealer, and is looking to sell tractors, parts, and memorabilia to fans who would appreciate them Please private message me if you are willing to travel to Marion, IN for pick up.

May the Great Physician be with you and your family as he does a great work in you, through human hands, prayers for all involved Richard.

I'm inclined to agree with @JCM The Eastwood kits I've used have a base coat and clear in rattle cans. It lays down well and the clear offers good protection. It's a bit brighter and glossier than OEM, but it wears in good over time.

For sure the new vehicles after sitting a few weeks will cause a battery to go dead. If vehicle was originally equipped with an AGM battery be sure to replace it with the same. Most newer vehicles now have keyless remotes w/push button start. Be sure keyfobs are far enough away from vehicle, definitely not being left inside it. Whenever they are "in range" they will be transmitting/communicating with vehicle theft/start modules therefore increasing battery draw.

I like the 2X drying time, but lately I've been using the "5 in1" with the multiple spray patterns. I've not had any spray issues and it let's you lay down a beautiful smooth finish!

I came across this guy a few days ago in a group of tractors I bought from an estate. It appears to be in early production 1955, and has a fiberglass hood. It has welded on nuts for the grease zurks on the front steering, a solid bar axle stop no muffler clamp holes or shifter stop it also has a suspended fuel tank without a stand, along with a cable brake. The steering mechanism does appear to have been changed as the steering shaft is the only unpainted metal on the entire machine. The steering links appear similar to the rest except the steering link attaches to the top of the drag bar on the one side and then downward on the other like standard. It has a 1200 Clinton 152 series and a large diameter rear end pulley.... The previous owner had it for 30 years. And it's exactly how he received it. I'm curious as to what the experts think? I know these little guys have had quite the life since new, but the lack of modification holes, and the completeness make me wonder if this truly is a survivor? I have more pics but hit my 16mb limit

Interesting that it has the marks of a early RJ but a later steering wheel. Tells one right there not completely original yet??? The other strange things certainly point to a early that has been messed with. One would think that if the tank stand were cut away it would be obvious.

My safety classes I preach three points of body contact with the tractor when getting on or off. Especially true for high wheel or big tractors with ladders. Never grab or use any levers or shifters.

Your Wheel Horse Family is pulling for you Richard.

Ah, yes. Since Jeep's acquisition by Stellantis, they use their less than spectacular Fiat Electronics - that have proven to be a major source of their drivability and breakdown issues....

Hey Bar' I be lookin at the possibilities of gettin this from the Cape to Maine...

With the 2X line we've had very good experiences. The others can vary a little...

No, I haven't checked what the code is. Making a semi-educated guess here. The check light seems to go out after driving the car a bit. Probably left something in the memory, though. Good point on the disconnect - I hadn't thought of that.

Eastwood Rally Wheel Argent Silver is said to be a very close match. Never used it , but have known others that have in the spray bombs. A General motors match. Good luck.

Rustoluem, sometimes I wonder if it is where I get it from and think it may be getting a little age on it.

The same goes for me too, Richard, prayers without ceasing for wisdom for the doctor and all those involved with this surgery and for your wife as she waits during the procedure and your recovery.

Got my homegrown wide wheels ready for final sanding today.

Im slow but I am getting there. You know how it is an hour here and a few minutes there making shop time. Ready for final wet sanding and then some paint. Any recommendations for a rally color that closely matches the Wheel Horse silver/Rally color? I believe I will break out the spray gun instead of using spray bombs 💣. Its been hit and miss on the spray bombs lately some sprayed ok and then a few was awful.

Back in the 1990's, I was a fan of Lorrie Morgan. She is only 4 foot eleven, but sang & performed well. I saw her live at both Foxwoods and the now long gone Warwick Musical Theatre several times... I mentioned TNN - The Nashville Network prior. I had purchased a TNN Motorsports denim shirt at the Fall NASCAR race in New Hampshire the year before I went to see her perform at Foxwoods. TNN was taping the show - I wore that shirt, had my ticket in the upper pocket - it covered the word "Motorsports", but the TNN was showing. I'm waiting to be seated and an usher takes me aside, thinking I was with the Network!! I get seated down front, center stage - i was not going to complain! And I got picked to go up on stage with another person from the crowd to have Lorrie sing to us! I still have the four minute VHS tape of that... Not bad.

Now available: reproductions of the long discontinued and hard to find #102892 hydro control knobs as found on the C & D Series tractors. Machined from a solid piece of aluminum and finished with quality PPG products. Price is $35.00 each plus shipping. Private message me here, or call/ text during normal business hours. Please DO NOT COMMENT on this post, and no emails.

@Retired Wrencher thank you for the shout ! most important phase ? try it on a small area ! dare to experiment on dry / dull faded paint spot , thats how I started , notice second / third photo down , rear fender bolt down base has initial penetrant recovery , nothing else , OUTER FENDER AREA has had the 6" electric hand buffer with cleaner wax , always trying something . once recovered , brought out , its perfect period correct , WAS VERY CAREFULL NOT TO OVERDUE IT ,! this lets you just clean ,penetrant cloth wipe down , for freshen up , love experimenting with REPEDITIVE ISSUES , WHY NOT ? ITS ALWAYS THERE ! this mind set , is home base for me . notice other seat frame base base springs ? dial in your comfort range , pete

I did but also read where most got trashed ( RJs) from bouncing on the front end while plowing. That's when they came out with tombstones and suburban axles and 701s.

Can you show current pics? In all seriousness.... the more you move, the more you'll likely be able to. But you shouldn’t need to "thread through". This is how I ( the not small Bear ) gets on all my tractors... Or a Wheelhorse 200 series with a pass through design.