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Well I guess it’s been awhile since I last worked on this tractor. Over the summer me and my dad attempted to paint the hood. After the 4th try we kinda gave up. More wheelhorses came along but those projects are starting to get finished up. About a month ago my dad asked his friend who has a body shop if he would help paint the hood. We took it to him a few weeks ago and today we got the call that it was done. And WOW the hood turned out great. He even helped put the hood decals on! So finally we had a few things to do on it. Today we mounted the hood, and mounted all the heat shields. Tommorow we will put the latches on the hood and hopefully put the grippy tape on the floorboards.

Most of the electric fuel pumps are available with different pressure ratings... Maybe you got the wrong one. You could add a pressure regulator if you think the pressure is too high and you can crank it down to 1 psi that may not overwhelm your float https://www.amazon.com/Pilida-9710-Fuel-Pressure-Regulator/dp/B092DK7W1G/ref=sr_1_2_sspa

March 1, 1961, President John F. Kennedy issues Executive Order #10924, establishing the Peace Corps as a new agency within the Department of State. The same day, he sent a message to Congress asking for permanent funding for the agency, which would send trained American men and women to foreign nations to assist in development efforts. The Peace Corps captured the imagination of the U.S. public, and during the week after its creation thousands of letters poured into Washington from young Americans hoping to volunteer.

Florida Flywheelers - Saturday February 28, 2026. Last day of the 2026 show. Rodney Burger , Vernon Perry and I had a great time this year. Talked with lots of folks from Michigan, Pennsylvania, Florida and Indiana with Wheel Horses or good Wheel Horse memories and connections! Rodney’s Wheel Horse display was again the largest at the show!

Have a Great Day Chris

Worked on this Clinton for a bit for the RJ-35 cable steer. These are like Onans or techies or even Briggs ... easy to work on but just a bastage to find parts for.

We got all kinds just forgot to adjust the quantity when we did run out for a very short time then we made some more, here is a picture of a few we will get the quantity adjusted shortly and they’ll reappear

Looking at the picture of the crank. I can almost guaranty that it will need to be turned down. There also appears to be a crack in the cylinder moving off to the left from the gusset area that would concern me, If you do not have the proper measuring tools then I would take the block & crank to a machine shop to have the bore & crank pin measured so that you know for sure what you need. Not sure what your budget is, but I do not see this as being an easy fix with some used parts.

If it is overspray clay bar will get the job done. If it is lightly painted use Goof off

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.

If you can feel radial movement, the bearings probably are going to fail. Best to replace before a ball ends up in the tranny.

Axle move in and out about 1/8" OK Axle move up down back forward at all bad news...

I've never tried it, but I read somewhere transmission fluid and talcum powder could work. Penetrating oil might work, too. The process would be to apply tranny fluid, let it soak, clean the surface (solvent dampened rag?), then dust on some talcum powder to draw the oil out of any cracks. I think it would be runnable, but the thermal cycling the block sees might cause the crack to continue to grow.

Could be I had a NIB one that was stuck but didn't take much to unstick. Prolly got stuck jiggled around in shipping. The ones in front? I may have. I like this. amazon.com/gp/product/B000C34OUM/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

These engines are a dime a dozen. Don't waste your time on it. Get a better one and rebuild that instead. A sleeve and crank grind will cost the same as a good used engine.

I'm with squonk on this one, was already eating oil so that tells me most likely will need bored oversize, you have a damaged skirt that doesn't help so with machine work and new parts I would look for a replacement in better shape. JMO

How much over spray are we talikin' about? Charcoal lighter fluid some times works to get some heavier over spray off. Always try a test spot to make sure it don't take the original paint off. Usually pretty safe though. Safest bet would be a clay bar. Not the easiest, it's gonna take some elbow grease. Use with water & keep kneading the clay bar as it plugs up with paint. One source for a clay bar kit. There are many options out there though. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Meguiar-s-Smooth-Surface-Clay-Kit-Safe-and-Easy-Car-Claying-for-a-smooth-as-Glass-Finish-G191700/279897515

stay the course my man !

I don't want to but Dan hid a bottle of captains in some bushes last year and now we gotta go get it.

Great to finally have a day near 60 degrees. Had a few out for some fresh air. Cherry smoke smells great too. Smoked turkey sandwiches later.

My splitter can be positioned horizontally or vertically. I have never used it horizontally. It has auto return (about 5 seconds) which gives me time to position the next round. TSC 22 ton Made in the USA was $999 when I bought mine 30 years ago. Never failed yet.

Friday February 27, 2026 at Florida Flywheelers Show in Avon Park, Florida. More pictures from the show today! Met Art Fontanes today at Florida Flywheelers! Art was Senior Test Engineer for Toro at their Tampa Test Facility at the University of South Florida from 1987 to when he retired. Who knew Toro had a test facility in Tampa, Florida! Art had previously worked for Wheel Horse as a test facility engineer for two years at the South Bend, Indiana plant! In 1986 and 1987, before Toro bought Wheel Horse! Art is now retired from Toro. IMG_8689.mov IMG_8690.mov

The only thing I have an issue with is, the piston is under the wedge, not behind it. Looks like a weak point to me. I guess you couldn't have a 2 way that way. Might work out fine. The proof is in the pudding.

That's a little too much for a carbureted engine. Especially a smaller size. 1 to 4 PSI is the standard.

I'll watch this build.

Here's a screenshot Trina created on her PC. This shows the overall structural rigidity and ergonomic setup of both machines so you can see why she prefers the Boss model. Of note: The control lever of the Boss is in the center. The Predator has a one sided operation setup. Being able to operate a machine from either side is a HUGE consideration. See the standing structure of each machine. There are several pivot points on the Predator that don't exist on the Boss. Those are areas of concern because of additional wear & tear along with overall stability during operation.

@EB-80/8inPA thanks for the hit ! just about anything I do is based on REPEITIVE FAILURE , do you repair / fix , exactly as was there , or think of a change ? this could apply to ,chafed wiring , linkage issue , bearing noise , belt wear , whatever . that fuel issue used to my problem too , that was years ago , there was a regular trail of rubber break down , STABIL STOPS THAT , then what i did was replace all related hose , dropped carb bowl , clean out added a filter just before carb , and just after leaving tank , which also has to be cleaned out , drop fuel valve , like synthetic grease on the related O rings , makes installation much easier . I only use regular gas , STA BIL corrects rubber break down , my stand by gen , also uses STA BIL , no fuel hose break down at all , filter / bowl always clean clear , instant sarts , 5/16 steel brake line , makes a very good long fuel run inside frame ,upper angle corner , tie wrap it off in place , no fuel hose break down , there ! just talkin , pete

Gonna make it happen at Pullstart's. Yes the way Dan buys prolly already have a full load on the way back. He likes them hunerd dolla rollers.

What? Only one layer?

@ebinmaine totally agree on that phase ! often refer to do that since changing over to adding STA BIL to my fuel , from that point on there is NO DEBRIS , OR FULE HOSE BREAK DOWN , IN ANY RELATED FILTERS , only use regular leaded fuel , ounce or two to any tank top off , also my fuel hose check valve just before carb , clear vinyl fuel rated hose , so I am consistently looking at what's in the carb , my generator has the same set up , no fuel hose breakdown , doing this for years , as you know repetitive issues , show you the way , that frame length 5/16 steel brake line, also ELIMINATES a long fuel holding , area , always trying something , pete

Magnums had a bolt on plastic set of fins

We have the technology to put a man on the moon but apparently there's a problem to add heat de-ice to solar panels to keep them clear.

When I got my first horse, iSaveTractors' parts and some of their videos accelerated my success. I just saw this post on FB and thought it was worth sharing here.

Only if the 3 stooges are installing it!

One thing about the 1533 bearings, I did a trany in my 1989 414-8 and found that it had metric bearings rather than the 1533 and came to find out after talking to Lincoln at A-Z that they switched from 1533 to metric at some point, turns out mine were ok, but I had already bought 1533, so what WHX just said rings true! Bob

Ugh! Another couple inches might come down today. My solar panels miss seeing the sun This fall was a new roof, then 15 solar panels…and then a thick coating of snow that ceased all power production

I remember my aunt going to Ethiopia while in the Peace Corp..

That paint is awesome! Tractor looks great!

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!

Just to show that I haven't been slackin' off and it's my thread so I'm allowed to go off topic. Got part of the Scrub Cadet side project done. Not traditional colors, this one received a nice base coat clear coat black paint job. I have one more round of parts to spray on this one, as soon has the owner gets them to me.

Onanparts.com sells genuine Onan gaskets. Many aftermarket gaskets are junk.

It was warm enough to get out there and get that idler arm spring attached to its proper location. Changed the idler out too as it had some bearing wobble to it. I couldn't find a good spring so just used the old one for now but this will get revisited again since there are quite a few things on it which could use some attention

Is this a threat that you guys are going again this year?

Used the 520H to push the snow piles and stones back on the road.

I understand that especially if you are splitting smaller rounds. I burn my stove 24/7 so I don't split any rounds less than 8" diameter. I use the dozer blade to move the big rounds close to the splitter, then use one of the rounds as a seat while I operate the splitter.

I think the biggest "pro" of that log splitter is the fact that I'm not the guy doin the work!

They make back hoes too but that didn't stop me from building one.

I personally don't like the wedge on the piston, I'm not sure if it's just me but that's my take. I've only owned one splitter and I bought it used over thirty years ago. It has sat unused now for many years and I probably should sell it, but it took me so long to save for it I haven't been able to. I guess it's a reminder of earlier days when every purchase was debated and needed to be the thing needed most at the time. A time I miss and seems to have gone by way too fast.

Cons lifting the logs up to it, but that could be solved. No vertical positioning of it? Pros The 2 way split. That's a pretty good idea Those rims might fit on a round hood tractor

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