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Back in August I bought this clock from a friend who was getting out of the hobby. The guy that he bought it from claimed that it actually hung in the factory in South Bend. Unfortunately without a picture of such I can’t verify. However I have been searching since I got it and haven’t found another one, so maybe it is one of a kind and did actually come from the factory. If anyone has seen another I’d just like to know about it. When I got it, the second hand had fallen off and was laying inside the glass. I plugged it in and it worked only for a few minutes and then stopped. So I put it away for another day. Well last night I wasn’t doing much so I decided it was time to see what I could do to fix it. I did what a lot of us do when something is broken and went on YouTube. There I found a guy who went right in and took all the gears out of the movement, and I thought well I’m not going to do that no way. Especially since he didn’t show the reassembly. Next thing you know that was me! I took it totally apart, cleaned and lubricated it. It still did the same thing when I put it back together, so not wanting to give up I took it apart again. This time I noticed a tiny brass cog that didn’t seem to be moving as smoothly as it should be. I cleaned and lubed it up with some oil that is probably 5w or 10w and put it back together again. Now it works nice and smooth and keeps proper time. After being so proud of myself I showed my wife it working like it should. She said “That’s really nice that you were able to fix it, but don’t ever think about hanging that in our house!” As if after 32 years of marriage I didn’t already know that! So in the garage it goes as I had planned. Now I just have to make room for it by moving some signs that are in the way. I should have taken more pictures of the movement when it was apart, good thing I remembered it went back together!

Excuse me while i do a dance!! It’s my first C160! And an 8 speed! It’s pretty good shape for 52 years old. The F plate is alright. No, it hasn’t had a plow; cause the mount in back would mount the same way the hitch is. It seems, that it was just a tractor with a ball hitch attached to it? Who knows!! Now the down side: it doesn’t have a PTO clutch and the lever to engage the PTO. (I have all that!). Air filter and cover is completely missing. The ignition switch has been replaced with something funky, Chinese carb, the loud muffler. Etc.. Upside: 2 link chains, a set of krusty and cracked #75 wheel weights, a set of Firstone AG tires and a welded up sturdy ball hitch!! I have a spare 8hp muffler… maybe I’ll make that work. The carb… just the regular air filter gasket and three screws, the regular air filter box? The man said “it runs” and “ran last year”…. So; ill install the battery, new fuel line, fuel filter, carb clean and new points. The best part is; i got the C160 for $150!

Who knows how much more white stuff we'll get but thought it was a good time to grab some nice scenery pics. Brook is flowing very well and rain on the way.

We take our gas dryer down off the pedestal it shares with the washer once a year to remove the back, front & drum to give it and the vent hose a through cleaning. It is a PITA to grab it from the rear, so I added a pair of Garage Door Handles. Truss head screws, Thick fender washers & nylock nuts. Much better...

Found this on fake book market place. Listed about 1.5 hrs from home so thought I would call about it. Really didn’t t need another but ya know how it is. Talked to owner and low and behold he was heading to my town. Asked if he would just bring to the house and drop it off. You cant beat that with a stick. Another 520H, this is a 91 best I can tell runs great and has almost new 10.50 BKT ags on back. I may have lost my internet privileges for a while though, but I can live with that, for a day or two anyway.

I decided to give one of these rakes a try to tackle the massive number of limbs and sticks that winter deposited on my property. I (temporarily) modified it to use with a slot hitch. Once I learned to slow down a little bit, the results were decent. I was worried it might destroy my turf, but it seems fine - actually does a little dethatching. Once I get everything windrowed near my large oaks, I'll hook up the Mighty Mac and make some mulch. Then breakout the Cyclone Rake for a vac job. Got about an acre to do. There are also a few limbs that will see a chainsaw and a fire pit.

I’m kind of in the same boat. After over 40 years of owning Wheel Horses I have amassed quite a bit of parts. Some of the stuff I look at and have no idea where it came from. That’s why I am thinking about not bringing any tractors to show, but instead just bringing the items that I already have two or three of and stuff I’ll just never use. Last year I posted about perhaps having a “Free” area at the show. Some of the things I have I would gladly give away, especially if it were a young kid getting into the hobby or just getting their first tractor going. I just didn’t want the free area to become a junk drop off site that someone would have to clean up. Obviously by mid day Saturday someone would have to clean up regardless, but maybe they would take it for scrap? Personally I don’t want to sit at a table the whole time at the show when I can be out buying more stuff that I don’t necessarily need 😂

Picked it up this morning. Only 40min away. Needs some stuff to get going but everything is there, parts just in a couple boxes. Between this & the free Raider 12 I got in December I should be able to make a 1 decent tractor.

Fixed my weight bracket and put the suitcase weights back on the Bronco 14. At least they are a bit straighter than before.

The C81 I picked up last summer had a common crack issue on one side at the back end of the Hoodstand where the Z shaped bracket, rear fenderpan and seat hinges bolt on. So didn't my parts donor tractor, but on the opposite side.... Looking down on the Hoodstand it is a 3 piece spot welded construction shaped like the letter "H". The solution was to split the left panel welds and do a mix-n-match of the better parts, reinforce those corners, and reassemble with pop rivets. I used 1/8" x 1-1/2" angle iron cut to shape and drilled for four plug welds each. This was easy to do with it split apart.... almost impossible to do together... I used the original hole for a nut & bolt and 2 pair of locking pliers for the fixturing.

March 13, 1965, British blues guitarist Eric Clapton leaves the Yardbirds. In and of itself, one man leaving one band in the middle of the 1960s might warrant little more than a historical footnote. But what makes this departure more significant is the long and complicated game of musical chairs it set off within the world of British blues rock. When Clapton walked out on the Yardbirds, he did more than just change the course of his own career. He also set in motion a chain of events that would see not just one, but two more guitar giants pass through the Yardbirds on their way toward significant futures of their own. And through the various groups they would later form, influence, join and quit, these three guitar heroes—Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page—would shape more than a decade’s worth of rock and roll.

March 12, 1973 Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In last episode ran on NBC-TV, it first aired on January 22, 1968 and was a Monday evening must watch for six seasons. Memorable phrases like the "The Flying Fickle Finger of Fate Award", "Here Comes the Judge" and "Sock it to me" became a part of our American vocabulary as a result.

We are not dealing with a space shuttle here! Wire brush the area, weld it, it's good to go for another 60 years +. 20-30 minutes of work. A restoration, then it would be all a part anyway so the proper way would be to just change the frame. A worker, not so much IMO. But I'm not retired with all the time in the world either so that may play a part in it too. Add a piece of metal over it to brace it if you're worried about the quality of the weld. Personally, I'd just wire brush it off and use a 7018 rod to arc weld it. I'm guessing the original weld wasn't good or complete so it stressed cracked at that weakest point, the top of the hole is the thinnest part to the top. (Built on a Friday evening right before 5 pm. LOL) The heat from the weld would weaken that section of the rail too if the weld wasn't completed. Air bubble in the weld maybe?? The foot peg 3/4 rod was welded on the inside of the frame so a pic of that side would probably show what's actually going on.

We have an Alexa home device and I asked it a question today about an RJ transmission that I was surprised 😱 it knew the answer! Quicker than looking in the manual or asking a question on Red Square! And it does look to me to be the correct answer!

Naw them never go out of style... Yah well Pullstart never put the deuce in the shed yesterday either... I have no problem with those cheapy fuel pumps @Racinbob. This one managed to empty two tanks so far. Waiting in the wings ... don't worry you'll get your chance.

75* and bright sun means seat time. I did the scratch, thatch, sweep thing.

Remembering my best four legged friend. Groovy 2009-2023

This is part of our collection! We have been collecting about 4 months. Every time they find a deal they leave and go get everything they can get..

I've amassed a substantial parts collection. Probably enough to build another tractor. Unfortunately many of the parts are the ones that don't break much. I hate scrapping stuff, but I can't save it all. Thoughts? I had an ad up, but little interest and shipping is time consuming and expensive. Definitely need to clean out this year.

That Girl ! Just arrived at the Delaware Beach house that has Alexa. Me Alexa, what did I come in this room for? Alexa Sorry, I can not pick your brain, but if you do find the object and have any questions regarding it. I will be pleased to provide the answer.

I found this one on marketplace for $150. Its mostly trash but is a solid foundation. I was able to get it running but it’s a oil burner. IMG_1219.mov

Happy Birthday to my favorite Dan from Redgranite, WI! IMG_6866.mov

Happy Happy Buddy ! I forgot to give you that bottle of Capt's the other night ... so I drank it...

I’ve had a few foot pegs break away from the frame, never crack like that. I’m sure there are ways to neutralize the acid if you’re concerned, but I’m with ‘Fish here. Drill a 1/8” hole at the end of the crack to prevent it from spreading after the weld. Clean it up, weld it. Back to work we go.

The model pre-dates the . The year maybe not so much. You know how I like my antique equipment. Had to get a special permit to run this machine. That permit is about to expire & I don't really have much interest in renewing it,

Oh man... Again with the unnecessary visuals...

Still really coming down. More pics when in the cab deuce roaring. Wished @Pullstart woulda parked Blackie out back now i gotta blow around it!

I think also referred to as the ole TT-32, Toenail Trimmer-32” @Pullstart Kevin may find this useful with flip-flops on ?

I saw this post/ thread after looking for some parts i knew i had for 45 minutes this afternoon. I found them but realized i picked up the plastic bag of them three times without looking in the bag! I then went to my desk and wrote out a note to buy some containers to take multiple parts i categorized on a list of parts to take to the Portland, Indiana Tri- State Engine Swap meet in May and the Big Wheel Horse Show in May. You can have too much of a good thing!

OK, I'll take everything in that pic + anymore you got! LOL You're more than welcome to throw a pile of stuff out on our set up in front of the vendor barns and get it to the next guy that needs/wants it. We sell it but you keep the money. Put a fair price on stuff and it'll easily move, try to get top dollar for every little thing and you'll be bringing most of home. Jay will take any leftover stuff you don't want. I take stuff people leave around the grounds in our area too just so the WHCC doesn't get stuck cleaning it up. There's a couple other guys that do that too. I see a frame, hood, hood stand and a belt guard + which is enough to get started on a tractor build giveaway tractor. Those things should somewhat match so there's no cutting/welding. I can donate a running 8hp Kohler engine plus more.

My take exactly. My thought is to take it to the BS and just give it away.

You wouldn't have a NOS Leather seat for a 420- LSE tucked away in that big garage of yours by chance ? I'll start the bid at 1200. Mine is not bad, just saying. @c-series don

Worth sleeping on the couch... or in the car.

I got that other balance gear out, I don't doubt you got yours out @Achto but there was no way I was going to get mine out without pulling the crankshaft or what I ended up doing like @Pullstart did and drove that pin out. I decided not to precut that pin I will just cut it flush with how far in I was able to drive it. Installed new crank seals and got it cleaned up as much as I could inside, it's very cold and windy outside today. I'm also pretty positive this is was a replacement engine because there is gray paint that wasn't ever painted over and the only red paint on it is that same chalky paint that I stripped off the rest of the tractor.

We got just hammered. Yesterday not a flake to be had but totally different landscape today. Most major roads and all side roads shut down. I just layed in a wood supply and holed up in the shop. Worst part it was that wet stuff and turned to ice right away. Went thru 1 1/2 tanks of gas in the deuce. Never even fired the single up. I did a crappy job too hoping this won't stick around. Pics in the morning.

Did some spring greasing and swapped some wheels and tires around to free up a set for a new project Found a cracked shifter boot on the c165 and replaced it with a new one I had on the shelf. It stays under cover but glad I got around to doing some routine maintenance and caught it.

During this years snow cleanup , my PTO on the loader 418C just self destructed. Put the bell into my lathe and cleaned out the debris a bit. The bearing shell finally released. Parts arrive from RockAuto. I did have a Koyo bearing to compair to the Timkin. Both appear to be quality items. Don’t forget to search the web for their rock auto 5% off coupon. Some parts cleanup and install the new Timken outer bearing and the SKF inner grease seal. Back in action. Comment Wecome

@WHX?? @Achto any takers? In all seriousness, I think if there were a free area maybe a requirement would be all items are labeled with the owner’s name. Keep from piling up junk, take your stuff home if it doesn’t get gobbled up by the @wallfish birds circling. I found a GT14 tiller drive belt and some other belt for an attachment that @evanloock had been looking for for quite some time. It was N.O.S. Wheel Horse and I just happened to be at the right place, right time, to pass it on.

All you guys with stuff All you guys should bring that stuff to the show if you're going. Let's build a tractor or 2 out of it and GIVE it away to a kid. Maybe do a free raffle for kids under 15 ish ?? and the prize is the tractor we build? I can bring stuff too and do most of the work and buy anything if need be. Plus there's always people that like to help so maybe we do a Red Square project. @Pullstart and I haven't came up with a show project yet so... ?? Mayne we can start a part donation thread to do it? Just spit balling some ideas Who's got the the roller to start with?

Putting her to work after some windy days.

I have every single piece for that deck in stock

Just remember (and tell anyone who asks) that you can quit anytime. Just when you get ready.

Occasionally the onset of the sickness is quick. Sadly there is no cure and the only treatment typically requires additional horse trading. Red paint is very good for alleviating the itch and burning as well.

Made some fire wood ...

Jungle site. But I'm using a piece of bar stock and my slot hitch - instead of the 2" receiver it's designed for (3-point adapter) You can see it's still in testing stage by the vise-grips

Toooo many crash landings from doing wheelies?

Well I welded the axles up, and the turned out ok. Not machine shop level but for a sub 10mph application they will be fine. I grooved them pretty deep and then ground the welds down flush. Test fit with bearings when I finished and I think this is gonna work well. And no the bolts won't turn because I used keyed washers, and the last 1/2 of the axle was ground flat. Again this is for a slow application and this should hold just fine. Unfortunately my wheels won't work. They must be from a gokart or similar because the center bore is about a half inch too small for the hub body. I guess I'll find another set. It happens!

Finally decided to check the Model No. on the Raider 12 I bought just before Christmas to see what year it was and the tag says 1-6931 which is a 1968 Raider 9 not a Raider 12. The model number decals on the hood stand were completely faded, the only thing legible was "RAIDER 6-SPEED". Apparently someone replaced the HH100 Tecumseh with a Kohler K301 and to that person I say, ! So, I will have TWO 1968 Raider 9's with 12HP Kohlers when my old one is back together. Yeah, I can live with that.