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September 15, 1962, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons' "Sherry" hits the top of the pop music charts. It was the start of a remarkable run of hits. Valli (born Francis Casteluccio) had been hard at work trying to become a star for the better part of a decade before the Four Seasons achieved their breakthrough. They had come together as a group in several stages over the previous four years, changing their name in 1961 from the Four Lovers after failing an audition at a New Jersey bowling alley called The Four Seasons.

On a rural road, a state trooper pulled a farmer over and said, “Sir, do you realize your wife fell out of the car several miles back?” To which the farmer replied: “Thank God, I thought I had gone deaf!”

953/1054's are a fun project. Before/After attached.

Can't hurt... expired in 2017, so either use it for bicycles chain oil or put it on the deck and see what happens...

Hold my beer and watch this.

Was fortunate enough to be first in line to get this on the weekend. Good shape - light surface rust only - PO said stored inside. Tires all hold air although showing their age. Really good score. Is this a model UW-643 or the 7-2211 The only way to tell is by the decal style. There is no serial number plate. And what's the deal with that decal. I could count on one hand the number of times I've seen it.

Why did the lamb call the police? He had been fleeced.

It would never break under an S-10, but it is a good bit wider. The 8.8 can be had in S-10 is width with the same 31-spline components an f-150 got.

I could take it off your hands for you and that would fix your problem

With the modern PT we were told to expect replacement of the deck between 7 and 10 years - or less. Maybe this ATV guy is on to something protecting his deck with a coating of rubber.

Now you have given @Pullstart some more ideas he didn't need.

There is a member on here, @953 nut who always says, CHECK THE GROUNDS FIRST. Good advice.

I used ez slide a few years ago, held up to half a dozen mowings then needed redone. Just did not have the time to fool with cleaning and pressure washing decks that often. I tried a lot of different treatments none worked well enough make it through a whole season. POR15 was the winner. A lot depends on your grass/soil and of course how many acres you cut and what deck your are using. I cut with a Kubota and it has a high lift deck and it is pretty violent as compared to a WH rear discharge. You can give it a try but you might have trouble if you decide to paint the deck in the future.

I used Lubriplate for years to coat and waterproof carbon steel hydro turbine parts. It sticks and holds up well My main use now is to lube and waterproof bolt threads.

The battery ground seems to go to sheet metal...maybe ground the battery to an engine mounting bolt or something on the block???

You came to the wrong place if you’re asking for advice on that! These guys are a bunch of enablers 🤣🤣🤣

This has not really answered @CRF857’s question. I’d also like to know the answer to this because I have some of that same stuff that someone gave me. I never really knew what to do with it? Maybe I’ll use it on my decks?

Not sure this is good for the deck though.... KEVIN!!! https://www.facebook.com/reel/2833060297040424

Change a couple of pulleys and maybe a belt, and “awaaaaaay we go!” (NOT to the moon) (Only saw the first two frames of the FB post since I’m not a member!)

Why was the cucumber mad? Because it was in a pickle! How did the farmer find his lost cow? He tractor down.

Considering, I can catch up to my tractors in high range and 3rd gear in a fast walk… I’m pretty sure they’re not fast enough to do that. Well… on second thought maybe the Command powered 23hp C-85 might be though.😁

That's one way to do it, I guess. Doubt it would work with our tractors.

8.8 swap.

To ensure proper lubrication and cooling a working Wheel Horse, it should be run at WOT (wide open throttle. The foot throttle on my dragster was not a working tractor. It was designed for show, wheel stands, speed, and speed shifting without using the clutch.

Seems like I have seen one or two of them someplace, go get it-put it on the rotisserie and have some fun with it.

@WHX?? dry camping is no hookups. We take a generator and our own water. WARNING You're gonna see some of my off brand stuff lol IMG_20260910_101038.heic

Cylinder head removed. Cylinder head bead blasted. Head bolts as removed. Head bolts bead blasted. Head bolts ready for paint. Head bolt washers as removed. These are not cleaned up as I have new hardened washers to install. Engine with head removed. There is very little carbon buildup or obvious wear.

I bought a lift table from Harbor Freight years ago, one of the best tools ever made for us old codgers.

Is the plan. We have a very extensive you pull it yard nearby. I am hoping to find a 3.08:1 or 3.27:1 ratio and gov lock would be even better! The S10 has(had) a 3.73:1 ring and pinion, 3.06:1 first gear, and .70:1 overdrive. The NV3500 has a 4:02:1 first and .73:1 OD. A higher ring and pinion would put acceleration right in the same spot, but improve OD cruising speeds by up to 16%. Nerd math

I found a lens

My 1055 with a serial number about mid-way of the recorded serial number list had the full round shift rails, don't know when the change was made at the factory. I did change mine over while it was apart for bearings.

Much as I hate to say it Lowell's prices on bearings is reasonable but as with many things nowadays shipping is killer.

In certain spots...

Pop them in the toaster to warm up, (don't care for them toasted too much just good and warm) then on the non-icing side (don't want to melt the icing) slather on some butter and top off with peanut butter. That and a glass of milk sitting on the front porch about dawn gets the day off to a good start.

Popular with the high school robotics team as well. They were using a heat gun at one of the meets to heat them up for a warm 'breakfast'.

They are rugged tractors...but as I get older the fact that it weighs 192 lbs more than an 856 is becoming more and more an issue when it comes to working on them...

The heavy wires may test ok for continuity but are not passing enough amperage to spin the starter. If you jump the two big terminals of the solenoid and it cranks then yo need a new solenoid if it doesn't crank start checking the heavy cables... I have use ones like these

Condenser will not keep the engine from cranking.... May have cooked your solenoid. Disconnect battery + then hook your multi meter across the solenoid big terminals... should read as open.. jump 12v to the small terminal should then show very low resistance...

If your plan is to drive on smooth roadways or to enter pulling contests a foot throttle would be OK but for cutting grass or going on rough terrain you will be better of with a hand throttle.

Little bit of a flea market haul from the show too.

It was a great show even if the starter went out of the raider 1/2 through the day! Didn’t get enough pictures now that I looked

Ok so now I gotta ask ... what the hell is "dry camping"? I don't think @Achto would like not having the Captain in camp...

I remember where I was and the feeling of dismay that such an attack could happen in the land of the free. I will spare you the details of the long day that followed at work but it is etched in my memory. The magnitude of this single coordinated attack on the United States of America makes it stand out but if we are not paying attention to the quantitative impact of the crime, creeping socialism, deteriorating morals, and injustice that is so pervasive throughout our society we are experiencing another 9-11 attack every month, it is just spread out over the entire country. We have an election coming up in a few weeks. I hope everyone will get to know the candidates and choose wisely. Local school board members are the key to our future as a free society, get to know their views on a variety of subjects. Local justice officials are also a key component of protecting our freedom. Get to know their stance on dealing with crime.

A few more pictures, a lot more messing with the steering and getting the right clearance and Ackerman angle. Chain out from front axle Another test run - and a photogenic picture