Leaderboard

I went to a big box hardware store many years ago and asked the kid who was in the plumbing department if they had a one inch dresser coupling (a thread-less coupling to join two pipes without threading the pipes). His response was, stay right here and I will get you one. He came back with a mending plate and said I could "COUPLE TWO DRESSERS TOGETHER WITH IT". I proceeded to ask the kid who the oldest employee was and he directed me to a man in the lumber department. After a good hardy laugh the lumber guy went to the plumbing department and dug through the assorted fittings behind the counter and handed me a one inch dresser coupling.

June 11, 1993, Jurassic Park premiered in the USA with a special showing at the Kenedy Center in Washington, D.C. on June 9, 1993, and had its wide theatrical release two days later on June 11, 1993. The groundbreaking science-fiction adventure film, directed by Steven Spielberg, was an immediate blockbuster, revolutionizing visual effects with its computer-generated dinosaurs and animatronics and set a box office weekend record of $502 million.

Oh, and the solar panel on the roof is pumping the heat out well! It was fun to feel the difference in the jet areas vs the non-jet areas.

The problem with the group photo is that people who are selling stuff can't get away. Others never hear the announcement. Others forget. As someone said, it's like herding cats. I did it for several years, and was happy to do so, but it's a job for the younger generation. I will be happy to have my big red canopy be the gathering area. And as far as "Caption This", here is my take. "Hurry up and get in line, my bladder is going to explode".

I used a bike inertube and zip ties to insulate the wires on my 856. Hasn't blown up yet.

I buy my 7473 Belts. from Tractor Supply ( 5/8" x 82" ) .Aramid Blue Belt. Lee1977

No need to replace the tank and hope things kinda work... Options: 1. Find and replace the factory insulator. 2. You could also add your own insulation to the wires. 3. You could also add a thin piece of plastic between the tank and switch.

My garage door opener is like that, it has a 12 volt battery so the opener can be used if the power goes off. Mike, could you teach my wife that trick?

I got in the pool yesterday for the first time all year. Not due to temperature or lack of, but lack of time it seems. The solar cover is doing a good job keeping temp in on the cool nights and keeping evaporation down during the day. The issue with the cover however, is it needs attached to the roller for one person operation. Yesterday I layer out my center, marked every two feet, and have 10 new straps on the way to span between the 18 foot of roller. I masking taped the cover to the roller for concept and was able to roll it up effortlessly. After Jada cut the new cover square, of course.

No. 416-8 uses battery ignition switch 103990 314-H uses magneto ignition switch 116338 The switch function can be checked. Click on the switch.

Ok, I got a jungle site kit from your link and installed it. The fit was pretty awful but once all closed up it does pump pretty strong. I'll install it once the paint dries. Once completed, I can finally test run the rebuilt K161. Fingers crossed, prayers sent. And though I am definitely NOT a purist (got nothing against it, but nothing down here isn't butchered), I am happy with this particular machine being at least close to what it should be. I'll save the electric for the Vanguard that goes on the black hood...

Yes sir, he’s learning to mow on this one. He absolutely loves it!

Bringing this thread back from the dead with Throwback Thursday! Here is another Horse Tale from way back in my cranium. Mind you I was only with WH for a couple of years. I was hired as parts/service rep. for the South Central U.S. of A. Wheel Horse probably had around 6-8 parts and service/parts reps at the time. Sales was another facet onto it's own. A very key time for Toro and WH as big changes were coming and everyone at South Bend was holding their breath! I came on board in late 1989 but 1990 was my first full year with the "Horse" and the learning curve was steep. The WH service team at South Bend pretty much bled Wheel Horse red and some of them reminded me of guys right out of the 1950's. My boss put me up in a hotel and had me spend a couple of weeks in the WH shop tearing apart and putting together units down to the spindle bearings and 8 speed gears. Then I went on the road with other more experienced reps to do service schools and get their input on the job. I taught service schools in the winter, hit the big lawn and garden show in the spring and kept dealers up to date on parts/service the rest of the time. I drove a new Chevy Astro van filled with blades, belts, manuals and microfiche. Even had one of those fancy new fangled mobile phones. Being fresh out of college the traveling road thing was fun...for awhile. The team at South Bend would send updates, quality reports and boxes of parts to my PO Box address weekly. I would get updates on problems (Quality Control), what the plan was and any "factory running changes" to correct the problems. WH was a one step distributing; direct to dealers and I had a one-on-one relationship with WH dealers. I'd go into a dealership, grab the service tech and start cramming with info and updates. Once and a while I'd get called on the Hot Line about a customer or unit that a dealer was having problems with. Those were usually a good learning experience for everyone. The WH policy was to have the dealer supply the tech/tools and I supply the proper procedure. Sometimes I would get a experienced tech and sometimes not. At first I dreaded these calls but after a short time I looked forward to them. I viewed them as a challenge, with the end goal of everybody winning. Whenever a dealer or customer said thanks, I would hand them my bosses biz card and say if you want to thank me, call or write my boss and tell him. 1990 was a good year for me.

Hi, I'm Bob and have owned a 1969 Commando 7 for about 30 years. It has served me well mowing 1/2 acre for 25 years and 1 and 1/2 acres for around 4 years. I bought a 1979 C-121 a couple of years ago and it's now my 'go to' mower. My post today about C-121 drive belts was my first post, despite having been a member for some years. Thanks to those helped me out with advice today - appreciate it.

I personally don’t like any tall trees that are within striking distance of my house. So I would be taking it down. Oak=good firewood

If you don't have a 1" pipe tap (or someone you can barrow one from) you can use a piece of 1" pipe with notches cut in the threads to chase the threads on the block.

The Big Show, and a couple steam and gas shows local. I really wanted to go west this year into Indiana and Ohio but I can't see it happening.

Sparky is knee deep in shows and there is nothing around here until late July. First show for me is the Big One then the gas engine show in Marion NY in July, The NYSEA Steam Pageant in Canandaigua NY in August and the Western NY Steam Engine Assoc Annual Rally in Sept.

This is why we have the pro’s here, thank you for the correction

I think you nay have misread the diagram The 7478 is for a hydro (see the top pulley picture) Parts diagram coverdmore than on etracto. Gear drives are 7473 the bottom # 6

Been to Steve's a few years back - was a good time - that is the last one I have attended, But would look forward to going again....

Big show is a must every year since 2009. For some reason or another the other local shows are always a conflict for me. I would like to get to a few of the local ones. Of course I have my small meet and greet as well in the fall.

That movie, and "Days of Thunder" helped to sell a bunch of Surround Sound Home theaters..... stomping dinosaurs, real effect stock car sound.

Check to be sure the key switch on the 314H has a good ground. The switch is seeking a ground in the off position to stop the magneto from producing ignition spark.

I did some more work on cleaning up the mid-section of the frame under the cab. I sanded the small areas of light surface rust and any flaking spots (there weren't many), blew off the dust, de-greased and pressure washed the area (twice), immediately blew it dry, and then allowed it to dry completely in direct sun and low humidity for two days before priming it. Painting the rest of the frame in Marine Corps green will have to wait until we have a forecast for sunny weather for at least four days in a row. I have lots of other things to work on in the meantime.

Just finished cleaning off the winter cob webs, changing the oil, sharpening the blades, and replacing the air filters. Ready for the grandchildren. (1967 T1067 and 1982 SK-486)

That came out well Erick. I still have the picks of both of them you and Trina brought down a few springs a go.

I have this very thing. I was diagnosed in 2006 with an prolactinoma and have been on medicine ever since. My tumor had grown so big it was pressing on my optic nerves making my peripheral vision go away, that’s what led me to go to the Dr. I have had good success utilizing my medicine and testosterone replacement therapy. I had to give the medicine a try first, then they checked my prolactin levels and they had dropped significantly. If they hadn’t, would have had to gone the surgery route. Thank the lord I didn’t. I’ll be glad to talk to you about my experiences. If you want to PM me your number or I’ll send you mine.

I figured what the heck and tested a Snow King using a direct 12v hit via jumper cables when I had the wiring exposed. Yep.

I “mulched” a 4ft tall back yard for a relative with my 401 after knocking it down with the 36” Jari sickle bar. Not recommended.

Looks like The Big Unit @ebinmaine owned it ...

If the price is right, I'd bring it home with me. Get it operational first, decide on the paint color later.

Yupper dupper. On July 16 it's stopping in Knox. The crossing is 6 miles away. I plan on checking it out.

I have tried searching for an answer to my question on this site, but struggling. My question is this - what drive belt (engine to 8-speed transmission) do I need for my 1979 C121 (91-12K801) tractor? I want to order one without taking the old one off and measuring it (it's summer here and everything is growing fast). I have read that it's a 7478, but I have also seen 7473, which is correct?

Nuthin' doin'. I'm gonna wear my WH polo. Although it was big on my last year, and I've lost 15 lbs since then.

Agreed!

Did some striping with my 867 tonight. Probably needs new or sharpened blades on the 32” rear discharge deck, still not a bad cut for a 59 year old rig! I will be on the lookout for a nice (not a project) 36” deck for this machine at the Wheel Horse Show.

'Cause she ain't gotta look like Pullstart yankin on it... This is did not know Bill now I gotta take it apart and look...

Most blocks have threads but after all these years they may not be usable without chasing them. In addition, those Allen bolts will not be nice to you if you try to remove them. I would saw off the pipe a couple inches from the block and use a split adapter with a clamp. Might be the easy way but you're not dealing with a new block, and heat and carbon will make changing now not alot of fun. Later 300 series machines used an adapter that threaded in with a 45 degree nipple for using a clamp on muffler. If you manage to get the existing adapter off and threads cleaned up, these can be found used online or by checking with the vendor section here on the forum. Good luck whichever way you decide to go.

Also, notice that Randy @rjg854 was able to get down on his knees and get back up again. Lot of us could ten years ago but can't now.

Well said @kpinnc .

Originally it was red, someone has slapped that blue on it for unkown reasons. Easily made red again though.

Saw it today. Incredible to see it up close. RxR tracks come through property at work so we were able to get pretty close as it went by. Nice cause of area being private property nobody from the public was there VID_20260609_110952.mp4

Today I got the cab actually back on the Ranger. Everything is done except 1 wire I had to cut, two cab bolts that won't be in until tomorrow (one broke, but they are sold in 2-packs) and coolant.

One more strawberry/rhubarb pie. The strawberries are just starting to ripen.

Then don't I'll send you a orginal. Signed The Purist.

I mowed my elderly parents lawn for them a few weeks ago. I did it with the 312-8 after their 20 year old Cub Cadet's PTO decided it wanted to stop engaging. It was past due, but the tractor kept chugging along. My parent's, specifically my mother was happy was taken care of.

It looked way overdue! Nice job