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Picked this up over the weekend for $200 form a “picker” in the area. Besides the tractor it came with a 36 Rear discharge deck and a 42” dozer blade. I also noted the slot (or Celvis, not sure what) hitch on the back. He pulled it out of the woods at a widow’s house due to her wanting to relocate and needing to liquidate the estate of her late husband. Once I got it home and on the surgery table, inspection lead to find the motor seized (likely due to the “tractor” exhaust) as well the most of the electrical shot. Obviously the tires are blown out and will need replacement. Other issues that were noted were the seat (or the lack of I should say), the clutch rod hanging because it snapped in the middle and various rusted hardware being snapped off or corroded. Got it on stands and the heart removed and somewhat broken down tonight. after removing the head and covers, I found the piston and both valves seized in place. The cause is definitely water getting into the intake as the exhaust side is more stuck then the intake. More to come soon after some ATF and Kroil work their magic on it.

New tires and wide rims for the 314H. Waiting on the weather to cooperate so I can paint the rims. Plan on using the 314H as my plow tractor this year.

First I screwed the pieces together on the tractor. Then I used superglue to attach 2 small broken off pieces, then deep pour epoxy to rebuild it one section at a time. Used aluminum duct tape to form each section I poured the epoxy into. Then grinding the back side to get a good fit and glazing / sanding the front. Painted it with Ace International Red. Overall, I’d give it a 8 out of 10, but way better than how it was or no bumper at all.

Had the frame/supports/rails welded on my C-145 Auto today. The plan is to use it this winter for snow plowing. While it’s apart I’ll power wash it and get the trans fluid and filter swapped out. Then install the frame to transmission supports that I bought from @ri702bill . Looking forward to having hydraulic lift this winter!

Took advantage of the nice weather today. Put the show tractors away for the year along with the patio furniture & grill. I know its still kinda early but finding time to get things done is getting harder. Work is busy, home to-do projects that have become must-do, & helping mom at her place now that dad is gone.

New axle and brake seal on the C-125. The hub puller I bought from a member here worked like a charm!!! Thanks @Blue Chips!!! Ordering axle seal for the B-80. Had to remove chains from the C-125 plow mule... they were rubbing in a few spots... Ran them all around the hood to give them some exercise...then they posed for a quick pic...

I have been homebound with the flu for a few days and decided to take on a project that has been on my mind for some time. We are blessed to have a chart of drive belt sizes for all models of Wheel Horses, but the way it is laid out it can be a bit cumbersome to deal with and I have reconfigured the information in a manner I hope will be easier to use. I haven’t included all models and I apologize in advance for any mistakes or omissions I may have made. I have also included a few other tidbits. Tractor drive belts Drive belts should be fabric covered 58 – 59 RJ 1567 4L - 29 60 – 61 SUBURBAN 1569 4L -29 1961 and later Horizontal crankshaft Wheel Horses can be divided into four categories, Short Framer, Mid Frame, Long Frame, and Estate Tractors. Here is a list of short frame (41.25" Wheel Base) manual transmission Wheel Horses. All use Wheel Horse Belt # 9691 ½” X 70” cloth covered drive belt. 1961 - 701 1962 - 502, 552, 702, Lawn Ranger 1963 - 603, 633, 653, 753, Lawn Ranger 1964 - 604, 654, 704, 754, 854, 1045, Lawn Ranger 1965 - 605, 655, 855, 1055, Lawn Ranger 1966 - 606, 656, 856, Lawn Ranger 1967 - 607, 657, 857, 867, Lawn Ranger 1968 - Commando 6, Commando 8, '500' SPECIAL, Lawn Ranger 1969 - WORKHORSE 700 Short frame 8 HP Hydrostatic Transmission Wheel Horses. All used Wheel Horse Belt # 8005 ½” X 72” cloth covered drive belt. 1965 – 875, 1075 1966 - 876 1967 - 877 With the exception of some 8 HP models and Estate Models all Wheel Horses from 1966 on were long frame, we will cover the exceptions first. Estate models, 953, 1054, 1054A , 47” wheel base Wheel Horse Belt # 1592 ½” X 82 cloth covered drive belt GT-14, 48” wheel base Wheel Horse Belt # 8334 5/8” X 83” cloth covered drive belt Mid Frames Some 1972 to 1975 Wheel Horse 8 horse powered models had a wheel base of 43 inches there is a bit of inconsistency in the belts used for the A models in this period so check the chart. Long frame, 45-1/2 inches. Wheel base began wit the 1966 10 HP and 12 HP models. From 1969 on and any Kohler powered long frame manual transmission Wheel Horse used a Wheel Horse Belt # 7473 5/8” X 82” From 1969 on and any long frame Hydrostatic with a Sundstrand transmission (except the Estate models) uses a Wheel Horse belt part # 108501 5/8” X 82” From 1969 on any Kohler (including Twins) powered long frame Hydrostatic with an Eaton 700 or 1100 transmission uses a Wheel Horse belt part # 108501 5/8” X 82” From 1989 on any Onan powered long frame Manual or Hydrostatic transmission uses a Wheel Horse belt part # 114895 5/8” X 83” Tractor drive belts Drive belts should be fabric covered 58 – 59 RJ 1567 4L - 29 60 – 61 SUBURBAN 1569 4L - 29 61 – 67 SHORT FRAME GEAR JAMMER 9691 ½ X 70 953 – 1054 1592 ½ X 82 69 – 70 VERTICAL ENGINE 8133 ½ X74 69 – 70 CHARGER 9 & 10 7478 5/8 - 84 GT-14 8334 5/8 x 82 12 HP KOHKER - SUNDSTRAND 7478 5/8 x 81 12 – 16 HP KOHLER GEAR JAMMER 7473 Changed to 93-9808 in ’96 5/8 x 82 12 – 16 HP KOHLER WITH EATON 108501 5/8 x 82 17 – 18 HP KOHLER GEAR JAMMER 107939 Changed to 93-9809 5/8 x 83 417 – 418 KOHLER WITH EATON 108501 5/8 X 82 416 - 520 ONAN GEAR JAMMER 107939 Changed to 93-9809 5/8 X 83 416 – 520 ONAN EATON 141895 5/8 X 83 Drive belt sizes WHEEL HORSE PART NUMBER BELT SIZE Starter/generator belt Kohler 10hp, 12hp Kohler # 235262 3L-35 Notched raw rubber edges NAPA 25-7345 Kohler 7hp, 8hp Kohler # 231605 3L-32 Notched raw rubber edges NAPA 25-7315 S/G indicator Light bulb #57 Replacement light unit Cole-Hersee PL 20 RC HY-2 or HY-3 1584 3L-510 953 – 1054 Hydraulic pump belt 1591 3L-480 What are the differences between the various Wheel Horse Belt part #s on the same size belts? ? ? I have seen belts sold on the internet using the TORO/Wheel Horse part numbers that won’t work because they are too wide and I have used the Tractor Supply replacement belts with good results. Use your own judgement.

A recent poll found that just over 40% of Americans consider themselves political pundits. This is interesting, because the same poll found that just under 15% of Americans know what the word pundit means. ---- A rabbi, a pundit and a priest once decided to put their skills to the test, so they challenged each other...the challenge was who could convert a bear They all met a few days later.....the pundit and priest were ok but the rabbi was in a full body cast... so started the pundit...guess what...I read the Gita to the bear.... and now he is a pious Hindu The priest says...guess what, I read the bible to my bear....it brought tears to his eyes...he immediately had himself baptised now he is a devout christian.... Finally the Rabbi mutters....."shouldve left the circumcision for later"

Today a me and a good friend of mine built a ramp for my 88 year old mother. She still lives on her totally on her own and still drives during the day. In her garage there is concrete steps and I was worried about her falling on the concrete floor. We built it wide enough in case someday it needs to be a wheel chair ramp. She said she is still walking and doesn’t even want to think about a wheelchair!! I certainly hope I can make it to 88 and be as witty and mobile as she is.

Got em all out for some air and vitamin D...

Hosted a teen activity for our church at our home last night. This young lady (a friend of @Edward Teach) had never driven a genuine garden tractor before. What better one than JackRabbit? it was fun to end the night of activity with a time of devotions around the bonfire finishing with S’mores…

Took a little stroll on the 701 and snapped this pic.

Mountain Man breakfast this AM. Eggs, deer scrapple, home fries and onions.

Mowed a couple rounds with the 48"SD on the 312H and on the next round I noticed the right blade was not cutting. Thinking the spindle belt tensioner was jammed with grass, I pulled under the hoist and lifted her up to check it out. The blade was missing. A quick search and I found the blade but not the bolt and washer. I dumped a deck parts bucket and grabbed a new bolt and washer and sharpened the blade while it was off. Put the blade back on but the bolt would not start in the hole. The bolt didn't vibrate out, it broke off. So the deck came off and went on the repair/storage rack. It also needs a hole patched then cleaned and oil soaked. I put the plow on this tractor every fall just a little earlier than usual this year. Got out the 310-8 to finish mowing. The grass was due to be vacuumed up any way. I use the Trac Vac every 3-4 mowings.

More progress on the hydrolift retrofit. The valve block and lines are now attached to the ram. It is semi permanent as it’s a PITA to put in. I made a mounting plate out of aluminum, that the valve block bolts to then bolted to the frame. It’s relatively close to where the original was. So as of tonight everything but the hard lines and the handle are in, that will be tomorrow’s project.

During my daily chores, I took out and snapped a pic of the ol 1257.

Patched up a couple seats. Used some liquid repair type stuff and some vinyl with sticky on back, both came from the jungle site and seems to work great. IDK how long or tough it will be but at least I aint leaving a trail of foam everywhere they go.

Seems like your Governor is a bit crabby about strippers.

Apparently, this type of meme parodying The Oregon Trail game from the 80’s is trending on Facebook and Instagram. I thought it could use a Wheel Horse touch.

Just purchased this from my neighbor. Always wanted one since I was a kid, and seeing my grandpa with older tractors. Came with a plow, and mower deck. Neighbor said it hadn't ran in 3 years. Changed fuel, oil, and transmission oil, new spark and fired right up. Did just recently clean the carb. Only issue I'm having is, it seems like it's surging. Any ideas? Thank you all. Wanting to tear it apart this winter and restore it.

Oops, too late, some assembly required!

Try https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/huskee-v-belt-1-2-in-x-70-in-oc-4461101 I run this brand on all my tractors. The tractor that I pull a moldboard plow with, has over 150hrs with the same belt driving it. My pulling tractor just finished its 3rd season running the same belt. Should be available at a local TSC.

I added the Kohler manual to my post above. This manual has great step by step instructions for disassembly and assembly. When you look through the pug hole on a flat head engine, you are looking at or between the valves, you can not turn the camera enough to see down the bore. Look at the pic below, the plug hole is over the two smaller holes for the valves. Under side of the head.

Oh, I get it...nobody calked around the ladder.

Hoisted the 48"SD up to see if I could get the broken bolt out of the spindle. I got lucky. A few taps with a punch and it spun right out. Threw a patch on the left rear corner. Sharpened the blades. Finish scraping, wire brushing and oil down for the winter.

Here's some pictures of the pulller I built.

September 27, 1994 Aerosmith is the first major band to let fans download a full new track for free from the internet.

https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=Capitol+Reef+National+Park+Sunset&mid=E35E92FC3E8498291DDCE35E92FC3E8498291DDC&churl=https%3a%2f%2fwww.youtube.com%2fchannel%2fUC5WKuKecClO1oedTJhkEmBQ&FORM=VIRE we have done a lot of this , pacific west also , irony is , its difficult to refer to someone that has never traveled , EX arizona / utah border at sunset , mexican hat utah , you literally watch the color transformations . magical , pete / terry

I've almost finished the wife's bicycle. Just waiting on parts for the rear brakes.

You lube it and you'll be holding on to the speed control lever to keep the speed you want. The big washer and nut is the friction point that holds the position you put the lever in.

I know it’s Friday and I’m a day late but here’s a few pictures.

Set screw theme. I have one hub on Big Oly that likes to walk so new screws. Have to take one pie weight off to do it. At the same time I changed the oil to Rotella 15/40 and installed the snows. Winter's coming!

Sally was in the Fox and Hounds at Newbridge last Saturday night, when this really ugly looking guy walked into the bar. She told me later: "The wierdo came over to the bar and pinched my but. Then he had the nerve to demand, 'Give me your number, sexy.'" I replied, "Have you got a pen?" He smiled and said, "Yes." I replied, "Well you better get back to it, before the farmer notices you're missing."

Just got a job as senior director at Old MacDonald's Farm... I’m the CIEIO

September 28,1850, United States Congress votes to ban flogging on both naval and merchant vessels. Until then, misbehaving sailors were often punished by stripping them to the waist and lashing their bare backs with whips known as cat o’ nine tails.

Two idiots go on a fishing trip They rent all the equipment - the reels, the rods, the wading suits, the rowboat, the car, and even a cabin in the woods. They spend a fortune. The first day they go fishing, but they don't catch anything. The same thing happens on the second day, and on the third day. It goes on like this until finally, on the last day of their holiday, one of the men catches a fish. As they're driving home, they're really depressed. One guy turns to the other and says "Do you realize that this one lousy fish we caught cost us $1,500!" The other guy says "Wow! It's a good thing we didn't catch any more!"

We took a drive down to Lansing to attend the 2026 Lansing Sexton High School Athletic Hall of Fame inductions. My wife's dad and uncle were inductees for their performance on the wrestling team. Her dad in 1954 and her uncle in 1957.

Albert Einstein was a frequent visitor out here to Eastern Long Island. There are many pictures of him boating on Peconic Bay. I think @Ed Kennell may have in fact gone crabbing with him? 🤣🤣🤣🤣😁

Spent the day with a friend after he asked me if I could sit with him while his wife went to work. Marty fell 2 1/2 years ago on a construction site pretty much destroying both of his ankles. He had (what seems like his umpteenth surgery) this week and his wife wanted someone to keep an eye on him. He is hoping one more surgery will patch him up as best as he will ever be sometime early next year. Interesting that a fellow learns about another fellow if you have six hours of just sitting and talking.

My Mom and Dad had a ski club called "The Ski-Boes" when they were younger. Custom beer mugs, patches etc. Lifelong friends ... Those mugs form the base of the shelves. All others represent fundamental elements of family life in artistic, not hierarchical form. BTW - I just grilled the first steak from my two early does... tell your friend that venison is indeed proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy!

PUNDIT Past Participle of pin it; The Hill Billy pundit to the wall with a thumb tack.

Time for me to move. My wife won't allow any per day.

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September 23, 1957, "That'll Be the Day" single by Buddy Holly and The Crickets reaches #1 in the US.

All I got was this pic

Everything is great. I got that old momentary switch out also.

Over the last several days I’ve been moving trailer loads of wood chips to cover our now-sunlit hillside. Goal is to prevent an explosion of weed growth on an un-mowable slope left by the arborists when we removed a bunch of invasive Norway Maple trees . I carved out a temporary level “notch” in the hillside to park the tractor and loaded trailer on the trips up the hill. I need the tire chains for traction (visible tracks in the pic) and I keep the mower deck and front weights mounted for extra confidence. (The trailer attaches to the below-rear-axle standard drawbar--also good.) Going down, I walk the empty trailer and drive the tractor in 1st with my foot holding the clutch pedal up firmly. Progress has been slow and exhausting so I’ll be hiring some workers to help me finish it off.