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I had an opportunity which many never have and will never have. December 7, 1941 my Aunt Mae was at her home in Manoa Valley HI, it was a Sunday and she was not teaching school that day. At the same time, a relative of mine with the last name of Anderson (my great grandmothers maiden name) was on the U.S.S. Arizona. It was 1981, I visited my Aunt in HI for the first time. I wanted to go to Pearl Harbor with her, but she said no, that she had never gone. As we spoke, she watched the planes fly over her house on their way to Pearl. She heard the explosions, and even screaming. She heard the siren's of the emergency workers, and she watched in horror as the events of that day unfolded. As she talked about the day, she began to cry and told me that she could not continue, and I didn't ask her to. She ended the conversation with, "speaking with the children the next day was the hardest thing she's ever done". With this personal account told to me, I visited the memorial later that day. On the wall was several sailors with the last name of Anderson and according to my mother, I am related to one of them. I watched the movie, listened to my Aunt and visited the memorial, and today all these years later, it remains important.

I have my Christmas decorations out for this year. Santa has a nice ride again this year! It took a few days to get it all done. Hard to get a good pic of this. 2 Lawn Rangers up front with 2 snow bades, 2 1962 502's with consecutive Serial Numbers, 2 square hood's and 2 big ole 314-8 Speed's to help pull the load of toys in the WH 4 wheel lawn cart. Small on up to large! Once I had Santa on a big GT14...Drivebys love this set up...KJ

One tradition that RedSquare has is our Annual Calendar. It was started by Terry (T-MO) and has been taken over for the past couple of years by Justin (JUSS10). As you are aware, the calendar is a collection of member tractors in beautiful settings made into a calendar. I have seen the RedSquare 2013 Calendar and can tell you hands down, this is the BEST year yet and for some reason the cover picture is simply spectacular. As Justin finishes the final touches, why not go into the Manuals section under Misc. Items and take a look at the previous years projects. The 2013 Calendar is certainly worth the wait!

Copper core all the way. The high tech plugs are for high tech ignition systems. The high tech plugs are good, but you have to have alot of voltage to fire them correctly. You will get better spark from an old Kohler if you use the low tech copper core spark plugs. And you will save money :)

A long time ago, Cable wrote: The actual production number was, for certain, 200 units. Ed from Toro looked things up for me about a year ago and had the listing showing that 200 serial numbers were issued. Evidently, a second run was considered but later cancelled. Here's an excerpt straight from the horse's mouth: The 420LSE always generates a lot of discussion. I had it in my head that we made two production runs, but the records show otherwise. The serial tags, #00001 – 00200 were issued out on 5-20-86, so we built 200, not counting the prototype, which we have in storage. The plans to do another run in 1987 were apparently dropped, as the record shows 196 serial tags being scrapped in December, 1987. I don’t have the production printout for each month in these two years, so it is possible something may have happened during a “missing†month, but I don’t think so.

Karl, I have had the unique opportunity to attend the memorial as well. It is powerful, moving, and intense all at the same time. So many times we forget to pass on that very important history to our younger generations. While my father is a veteran of the U.S. Navy, I purchased a flag that was flown over the memorial with a certificate of authenticity. He now has that flag proudly displayed in his shadow box of medals.

Hello all, my name is Rick Robinson and I have just been bitten by the the Wheel Horse bug!! My father taught my how to mow the lawn in the early 1970s and my very first tractor experience was on a "Wheel Horse". As a 7 year old boy who loved anything that had 4 wheels and a steering wheel this was a thrill. Then in about 1974 my dad traded the old Wheel Horse in on a new Penncraft 8 H.P. tractor from JC Penny. I actuall cried the day the old Wheel Horse left our house on someone else's trailer. I don't remember the year or model tractor we had, but that ol tracter left a lasting impression on me. I am a Corvette & Classic Car Dealer and got a lead on a old Corvette that had been sitting for years that was available. When I drove to the gentleman's home, I couldn't help but notice how neat and well kept the property was. Well, I looked at the car but sitting in the corner was this beautiful Wheel Horse tractor. He told me he bought it new in 1965 and always kept it nice. He updated to a new Wheel Horse in the late 1980s, but couldn't bring himself to sell the old 65. I bought the Corvette and told him if he ever wanted to sell the 65 Please call me. Well, about two weeks ago I got the call! He and his wife sold the house and were going to relocate in Arizona. So I am now the owner of this extremely well kept, original 1965 855. The hood and seat pan and some sheet metal were painted in the early 1990s, but the original motor, tires etc. still remain. I just need a decal set. Oh, I hope someone here can shed light on this, but Jim, the original owner said the wheels on this tractor were silver when he purchased it new, but I have never seen this before as I thought they were always a off white color. So that's my story and I look forward to growing in his new hobby. Thanks in advance. Rick

SINCE I LIKE OLD IRON, decided thet i needed more space. pretty low on funds (2 back surgerys) what is my option?????? went net serching and found pallet sheds. Started collecting this spring and this is the result. What do u guys think. is a 12 x 16

My brother, David Ralph, has decided to take an old 1964 Wheel Horse 1054 frame that we had a place a 350 Honda motor on it. He is working up a jackshaft with a sprocket for this project that will run the tractor. This is a photo of the Honda 350 motor -which actually runs very well !

The guilty party COULD have an external leak but the hydraulic fluid may be leaking past an internal seal on the control valve or the piston seal of the cylinder. No EXTERNAL leak would be seen. If it were an external leak at fault, nearly all the fluid in the lift cylinder would have to escape to allow the attachment to move that far. There would be a BIG puddle of fluid if it were an external leak. An internal leak just bypasses the fluid under pressure past the sealing orings to the unpressurized side of the system and returns the fluid to the low pressure side of the system. No visual leaks are seen.

I had a few questions about the subframe and pump mounting, The frame is straight 1 1/2 square tube 15 3/8 wide. The pump bracket is 11" tall x 4 wide. The pump swivels on the rear bolt and the front bolt is slotted. The belt is an A27 (29"). I added two angle clips in frame as a precaution. One of these can be seen in the background of the frist picture.

It takes less than a minute to remove the deck belt tensioner, so get that out of your way first. Disconnect the headlight wire, remove the ground wire (where applicable) remove one E clip from the hinge rod, slide the hinge rod to the side and pull the other E clip, then slide the rod out. Lift hood off tractor. Install in reverse order.

Ok update on the Ross Steering Gear used in the 1963 Wheel Horse 953. Yesterday I took the Ross Steering Gear to my dad's shop to heat up the remnants of the old steerign wheel hub that was lodged on the upper end of the steering gear. I needed to get this off to remove the worm gear shaft that rides in the 2 or 2 1/2 inch steel tube that contains the actual steering gear. The top end with the hub was heated in a furnance to get it expanded and it came right with oen hammer blow after reaching a good hot temperature. Several things I have learned about the 953 Ross Steering Gear that should be noted if you are going to redo one of these are: 1) There is no cotter key in the screw cap end (end with the cast housing for the worm gear) and the cap has a slot on it. The slot can be tightened or loosened to adjust the tension on the steeing gear in the steel housing. I used a wood drill bit and placed it on its side - inserting into the slot on the cap to remove it. I will do the same when reinstalling with the new bearings. 2) The top end of the 953 Ross steering gear is both threaded at the top -for a nut to hold in the steering wheel and splined to accomodate the original steering wheel. I founf and older Ariens steerign wheel that is just like the later 953 and 1054 steering wheels to use on this splined 3/4 inch seering shaft. 3) Use Marine Gear Grease for the reinstallation of the steering gear in the worm gear houising end as it resists diluting from the impact of water. Steering Gear Housing end with steel outer tube photo: Photo of the worm gear -after the 3/4 inch steering wheel rod is removed from the Ross Steering Gear steel housing: Photo of the top end of the steering rod with the threaded and splined features:

The new calendar looks fantastic...great pictures and a great variety. I think my wife will let me put it in the kitchen this year...that is special. Thanks to all involved. :bow-blue:

It got cold, that can cause that ya know.

Justin, Top notch again this year. Thanks for putting a bright spot in my day......I am very humbled to have one of our machines chosen. Thanks again for taking on this project........congrats to everyone who made it this year. I can't even imagine making the choices each year.

Just don't put it next to your Urlacher fathead wall decal! :ychain:

I work at Pearl Harbor a few times a year and there is an area that civilians cant get to that was where the fighter planes were parked. There are still tie down "cleats" in the concrete. You can the the strafe marks (spelling?) in the concrete where the Japanese fighters were firing on the parked planes. Its a historical spot and no construction, demolition or modifications can be made. It's a very moving experience to put your hand on the bullett marks in the concrete. Mike..........

nice work, justin! really surprised that my c125 made it, totally unexpected seeing the quality and variety of all pics submitted....... thank you, it made my day....

Thanks for the story Karl. May we all remember the most tragic lesson learned that day. If we don't take the fight to them, they will bring it to us! God bless all who gave.

Early 70's newer home with almost two acres. Purchased my first "thingy", Craftsman. A friend stopped by, I showed him my "tractor." He couldn't stop laughing. He left water runnin' from his eyes, laughing insanely. He returned in short order with a pickup load of what looked like "junque." My first Wheel Horse. Forget what model but had a pull start, Briggs I think, and a rear discharge mower. All in awful shape but free. A sheetmetal foreman at the time, I made every part I could, 316 SS. Including the mower deck. Our machine shop reproduced lots, all 316 SS. Northern Hydraulics shipped me a new engine, belts, whatever. A magnet wouldn't stick to most of this little Red Stallion! But, we needed a Parker or Jackson sweeper, didn't we? Paint shop painted all WH red. Sold the Craftsman, never went back. Joined Rough 'N Tumble in Kinzers, PA. I really needed the '32 Farmall, didn't I? My boys 'n I could fit in on my Eager Beaver 20 ft. trailer (shhhhhhhhh, quiet, didn't tell the Mrs. I bought the trailer to get the Farmall home), anyway we needed it. TD (tractor disease) was settin' in. We're siccos! Had to install a wider gate to get out back, the gang reel set was too wide. Fixed that in a jiffy! Red is for the blood we shed so, for the WHG (Wheel Horse Gang) I purchased in '73, a demo from Ford in KC. Red (of course) F-250 Super Cab, 11,100 GVW, 10 ply tires on 17" split rims, "needed it" for the tractors. The Super Cabs went public in '75 after they saw mine! Wanted a crew cab but, those only had 6 ft beds at the time. I really, really, really needed the Super Cab to take the Stallions out for a ride once in awhile. Of course I did! Had to sell a trailer load of Maytag gasoline washing machine motors to "finance" these problems. Of course the Mrs. understood. Or, did she? Traveled, owning homes in AZ, Florida Keys, wherever. No tractor 'cause I hired some gorgeous gals to keep the grounds trimmed nice, I liked watchin' them work. Should have put a Beer Meister on the patio for the crowds watching my lawn bein' trimmed. Retired early, decided to take over the landscaping myself at my "new barn." I needed some equipment didn't I? Found a '68 Raider 12 last summer, back to the Herd. Month later, tripped on a '73 no name automatic, 12 hp. Both were fixed up, working beautifully. Not funny but I'm down to my last two backpack blowers too! Then, a freebie, '88 414-8 with deck 'n plow. HH (Herd Hobby) again. Havin' fun. That little job almost done, is now. Nothin' to do but oil, grease 'n clean. WHD (Wheel Horse Disease) set in. Another, almost free, shed find, a '85 416-8. WHI (Wheel Horse Insomnia) set in. Need a trip to the paint shop, decals ordered, belts, more gear lube. Needed the fourth Stallion 'cause I have four weed whackers, didn't I? I just spent an hour loading a plastic bag at Lowes with more stainless steel hardware, WHC (Wheel Horse Crazy). My four kids, late 30's and mid 40's, love the memories. Those darn boys of mine! Talk all the time 'bout doin' wheelies on my Horses! Love 'em. Merry Christmas Y'all! Remember, Wheel Horse Parking Only, All Others Will Be Mown Out Of The Way (or over). Grandson is takin' over (behind my bank barn). Wants drivin' lessons. And, "I need them NOW Pop-Pop!" P.S.: A friend has a produce stand, think he's overcharging me! I better get some implements, plow, cultivator, disks, spreader, maybe a roller for my gravel drive. I'll show him the manure pile! I'll still buy his eggs (the foxes and my mini-Schnauzers got my Rhode Island Reds). Gotta run out now, need some more Brasso for my WH baby moons.

It occurred to me this morning that I rarely post a question to the forum about my tractors. While I have been blessed with enough knowledge and mechanical ability to keep mine going pretty well, there is one major problem with this. They never break down. (Knocking on wood as I type this) Oh sure, I have to clean the carb and change a plug and clean or change points now and then, but the only time I really wrench on one is if I'm dismantling it for cleaning and a refresh paint job. So I revel in all the threads about you guys fixing this and that, rebuilding transmissions and engines and such. I have rebuilt one transmission and have been into two others to check them out. I do have a C-85 with a transplanted OH140 Techy that smokes a bit but runs great and does the snow plowing here now. More power than the old B-60 that used to do that job. That leaves me with a k181 which smoked so bad my neighbor thought my garage was on fire one day and came over to see if I was ok. I now have that engine on the bench and torn down. I need to mic the bore to see if it needs bored, which my boss has the capability of ding at his own shop. he said bring it over some Saturday and we'll do it. He's never done one before, but the guy is a CNC wizard. So at some point I hope to get further into this and actually complete an engine. There's no rush other than me running out of gas or time and health because all my tractors are functioning fine. The rebuilt engine would then be ready to change out to do another one if needed. So I guess the question is, have you been fortunate as I have with your Horses? Tell your stories guys. :)

That's the problem with the world today, there's no honor, no sense of pride in how you treat other people, just greed and dishonesty.

I'd say give me my money back, and thanks for nothing, a deal is a deal and with money in hand it's a done deal.

Since you don't see this sign that I have as often as you see the sign for a grand I'll tell ya what, just to show that I'm not all about the money I'll take 999.00 for mine!

I havn't had luck with the TSC belts on my short frame tractors, I went to Toro picked up the correct one about double the money but works as it should.

well .. Claus (Santa) .. I wish all my friends here a Merry Christmas and best wishes for next year. good health, lots of money etc etc and many horses ofc ... I have two wishes to santa .. first wish: I would love to have another horse. round hood 701etc second wish:i want to go to the big show that would have been awesome.. Lars (Close to the north pole ..)

here's a pic of it. i'll post better pics when i get it home

That makes 5 votes Champion, 4 Autolite, 1 NGK, 1 E3. The Campion plugs are the champion! Matt :flags-texas:

You sure got alot of different answers. Like Scott, I'm using the Champion H10C in my K301, but thats mostly because it was cheap, and so am I. I tune my equipment up pretty regularly, so I don't buy alot of fancy, expensive parts. That still makes 2 votes for the H10C. Matt :flags-texas:

2012 in my rear view mirror.

Well it starts and runs and drives and heres the link so we can all go for a ride together!!!!