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So the folks working on my house cleaned up most of the debris from the fire. That being said there is alot of small stuff everywhere. Siding, drywall, burnt pieces of lumber, and whatever else you can imagine. Of course this makes mowing a bit of a challenge. So I bought something to drag around and pick it up. Not to mention it will help smooth some of the ruts left by heavy equipment. At least to the point they won't snag the mower deck. I'll report back how it works later this evening.

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.

So I'm down to two Black hoods after my A-60 started it's way to Wisconsin... And, well there's this B-80 pops up on MP for $50. Motor and trans are free, tires all have air, seat is to die for... so, Here's the obligatory pics and what I've done so far: Carb dip - 3 times New battery New battery cables Motor oil change (bad) Trans oil change (really bad) New fuel line and filter Fresh rec gas New air filter Mouse house removal She runs, but still getting some surging... Still on the plate: Dial in the carb / fix surge issue Tires are tired... Grease Tie rods Rewire lights I'm sure something else will pop up... My C-125 is currently set up as a plow mule and back up snow machine. Not sure if this B-80 would be better suited to snow or mule duties... IMG_4279.mov

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

Hold my beer and watch this.

I adjusted the lift links. It sits about 4 inches off the ground now. No not really. It's not "60 inch mower deck heavy", but you know it's there for sure. I'm gonna add another hole in the hitch to slide it forward. It has a radiant for rotating to both sides but it won't get used that way here. I think that will lighten the leveraged load a bit on the lift arm. First test was the gravel driveway. Got rid of the studder bumps on the first pass. So far so good.

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

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!”

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

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

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

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

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!)

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.

It would be nice to "avoid" the jungle site but stores just don't seem to have what we ( I ) need most of the time. Lowes and Walmart near us packed with stuff but when we need something and check the website it has to be ordered. Even though the last time I bought it it was in stock on the shelf. Doesn't matter what. Shampoo we like? Nope! Furnace filter in the size we have? NADA even though they sold 100 of them last month they aren't a stocked item anymore. What really burnt my noggin was NAPA of all places. I wanted a spare sparkplug for my generator. Asian engine so I wanted NGK. I looked it up. They had Champion's in stock and NGK was a next day item. So Wednesday night I order it on my Prolink account. They get the order when they open and I ASSumed it would be on the afternoon truck. So I go to the store Thursday. " No not here yet." I go Friday. "Not here." I say it shouldn't take 2 days to get a spark plug stocked at the distribution center. They tell me they are getting it from their Remsen NY store and they haven't sent it. So Monday morning I go in to get something else and the plug still isn't there. I go "5 days for a spark plug! Is anybody here smart enough to pick up the phone and call this store and ask when the are they going to send this plug? I went home and later decided I would call my store and if they hadn't called the other store yet, I would call them myself. I grabbed my phone and it rang. My plug was in. They must have heard me! I worked in that store for 10 years and I would have been on the phone and gotten things handled on the first day. I could have gotten that plug on the Jungle next day Prime delivery. I would have paid $3 more but saved that in gas and aggravation!

My suspicion is when you arced the rush of power broke down a sheet metal to sheet metal contact point in the ground path that was somewhat corroded anyway.

Hallelujah. My persistence paid off and all your help she runs again!! Took ground from battery to engine mount and she's alive! From the mower graveyard given new life then I killed her and brought her back to life again haha 😄

That matches the decal on the back of my '73 No Name. I don't recall seeing it on anything later than that. I've seen a couple listed around here for crazy money and not in nearly as good condition. Nice score!

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

@Pullstart I would limit the search to Explorers. All Explorers got the 31-spline axles, and the set up and dimensions are going to be really close for an S10. This does however mean you are unlikely to find 3.27 or 3.08 gears. They were used but mostly in F150 or 2wd, 4.0 equipped Rangers. Rangers almost universally got 27 spline axles. I used to have a Ranger 3.27 axle, but I got rid of it years ago.

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???

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?

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

I think that it would hold up very well for about .0025 milliseconds, just like any other oil. It is 30 weight oil that I would use for chain lube in a chainsaw.

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.

Wish I had an answer for you

Can you post a [picture of the wires I suspect they may be your issue...they can look OK but not pass enough current....

Thanks to all for the responses. I am a very blessed husband, father, grandpa and great grandpa, there's not much more in this world to be happy for that good friends like you all! Bob

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.

@CRF857 been doing hot sun / lubrication for years , number one thing is totally cleaning out any debris , trapped , grass , personally use a 2 stage soak in , like a chain and cable spray , macs , napa, totally soak down and heat bake , for hours , set up mine for best all day , sun angle , move as needed , then over spray , with the heavier open gear oil , you can easily experiment , I also winter store my decks like this , so that lubrication , becomes imbedded into the metal , was just checking the specs on your lube , possible , but its the lighter initial hot soak in , that sets the foundation , of rust free, pete

Is it on the trailer yet? What are you waiting for

Does the engine crank??? You can disconnect the condenser for testing

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

Got this text from @Stepney this morning. I can honestly say I don't know anyone who knows more about various tractor and equipment models over the years. He's thinking it's a Terramite.

I recently sold mine and it was a good stout machine. The only thing I didnt like was the Briggs (which ran great) because it had an aluminum block and made the front end real light. A few times it caught me off guard by doing a wheelie. The Kohlers are cast iron and it keeps the front end down on the ground where I like it. Mike........