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As the old year comes to a close, here are just some of the highlights: 2657 new members 6630 new topics 76,166 new posts 9,416 personal messages 2,800,123 topics viewed with over 1 million in the Wheel Horse tractor area alone! 10,830 spammers never made it to post a single spam! We implemented over 400 changes to the forum, automated the supporter process (THANK YOU!) allow direct uploads to the forum, remain AD FREE for all members, and continue to grow. We have RedSquare hats out there to wear at the shows (again thank you!), banners, European section and the list is almost endless. And finally for those who haven't looked our Manuals section is almost complete (Thank You gwest_ca). And we remain one of the few sites who publish a calendar! I am so proud that we are global with members all over the world continuing to cherish these little tractors. We added a significant number of members from Europe and it's great to see how Wheel Horses are viewed around the world. 2012 also saw the passing of Cecil Pond, the man who created it all. His legacy will continue to live on, and we welcome the visits to the forum from his family. As we enter our 7th year here, I hope that you continue to support the forum as we continue to grow and Thank You for making RedSquare the number 1 resource for Wheel Horse's in the world! We will continue to raise awareness for Childhood Cancer as we did in 2012 supporting all of those who help drive donations to fund research. Welcome 2013, I think that this is going to be a great year! Happy New Year!

I remember those back to back storms too, not last year, but the year before...Dec '10, Jan '11 snow season. The single stage on my 520 had our little driveway looking like a tunnel. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pu48aGgLkzw&list=UUd_ptV1TUpPlW1VhCjxez_Q&index=40

So what't everyone doing for New Years? I love to cook so we are having Our New Years Celebration at home. We have one of our grandaughters spending the night so she will get to get some good Groceries. After the eats will be watching LSU and Clemson play and then possibly watch a late night Movie with Henney. << Granddaughter RibeYe Steaks ~ Bone In on Da Grill Lobster Tails w/ Lemon Herb Butter Sauce on Da Grill Honey Grilled Shrimp Bacon Wrapped Scallops on Da Grill Salad, Garlic Toast << Not on Da Grill Maybe even the Neighbors Cat! Just Kiddin Lots of apple Juice! Gee ya dont think I like Da Grill do ya? I just love cookin as much of you know and love cookin fer my Honeys. I will post some pics later, if Im not in the bag. Happy New Years To All ~ Be Safe! Cheers ~Duke

But how long will he stay? :bow-blue:

Here's my heap big Indian Chief from Tippecanoe today.

Craig You Damn Snow Hogg! Jeesh!

**Update** Finally a quick storm dropped 4-5 inches on Eastern Pennsylvania. Grandson was thrilled, '85 416-8 was assigned to the task. Pushed snow back 'n off some grass, making room for another event. So far, no need to mount the blower. At 5-years old, he can't reach the pedals. Low-low gear, walking speed, how exciting can that be for a little man?

Now this is clever!!! No not just clever, VERY very clever! http://www.youtube.com/embed/iKqpvriKZuA

Well, I fianaly got some photos, they may be a bit off, as my sister screwed up the screen, and that viewfinder isn't all that accurate 1st photo, Here's the 1974 B-80, and the 1968 Electro 12... (The snow on teh B-80 isnt from sitting ouside, that is from my cousin going head on into a snow bank... Spenser. HA! And here's the 1965? Bolens 1050, (Atleast it WAS a Bolens. Now it's got a 1955 Briggs and Stratton 23, and it turns over worse then a 6 volt. (Hey, is there such thing as a 2 volt???) And it sure is slow, I've had better luch starting it by hand-turning the fly-wheel! Excuse the snow. And the 1999 Scotts, (I have many other names for that heap, though...)

The clock is running. At 3 days the automatic sequencing will begin, at 15 hours the guidance will be internal and at 8 hours the ignition sequence will start. We are currently pressurizing the roundhood's main fuel tanks, all is go. Commander Craig reports "FEELS GOOD" Flight surgeon Stevasauras says blood pressure holding steady. We are nine days into the count.This is Tecky Launch Control

take more stuff to work to powder red...... and jam some more tractors in the garage....

I had my traditional homemade bean soup, and I will be in bed by 11:00 PM. :occasion-partyblower:

I tell 'ya, that kid does love to ride on the sled, pulled by the B-80... (Excuse the half-insane face...)

:WRS: :)

Mike, thanks for pointing that out, I was wondering why it wouldn't blow any snow!!... Guess a rebuild is in order.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Meet Widestride. Modified C120 for logging work over rough terrain. Agri tyres to go on and independant rear brakes. Holds its course on steep banks and steers good. Very stable tractor, pulls a 4x5 4 wheel trailer and soon to be log skidder. Deciding whether to put rubber fenders on all round or leave it as it is. When all mods have been made i will tear it down for paint. Can anyone recommend a reliable 12volt winch for the front.

Hey 2+2=4 Welcome to Red Square :)

HERE ARE SOME PICTURES OF MY 1982 SK486 I BOUGHT NEW IN 1983 FOR $1900. I BOUGHT IT TO GIVE MY 1975 B80 A REST. THE TRACTOR NOW HAS 1300 HOURS ON IT NOW AND I USE IT ABOUT 15 HOURS A YEAR NOW VACUUMING UP LEAVES. IT HAS HAD THE THE BEST OF CARE, IT HAS A 42" SD DECK THAT IS ALSO EXCELLENT. I HAVE REPLACED THE SEAT WITH A GENERIC (I HAVE NOS SEAT PUT AWAY),MOWER DECK WHEELS AND INSTALLED A CIGARETTE LIGHTER. TRACTOR HAS THE ORIGINAL PAINT AND JUST MOWED GRASS WITH IT. I BOUGHT A 99 314-8 TO GIVE THIS ONE A BREAK. I WILL POST MORE PICTURES LATER. THANKS BOWTIE IN OHIO

Having done a number of diesel conversions myself I've enjoyed reading this and have to say I think your doing a great job. Your photos are excellent. I've never quite got the hang of taking good pictures. Thanks for letting us look over your shoulder.

But Don't under estimate how much work they can do.... I now have four of them and have my sights on a fifth.

To finish at least one or two of my half done projects, out of a dozen or more I have.

I just pulled a 550 Suburban into the shop and got the heat going....I picked up the 550 in April and pushed it into the shed and haven't touched it since. I agreed to be sober cab for some friends that were going out so I may need to go hang out with them later and make sure they get home safely. Here is a picture of the suburban when I got it home in April now the ground is cold and white with snow. I have been picking up parts for the RJ35 that is also on the trailer so that may be the next one to come into the shop.

i bet some of those english fellows noticed, i see them spelling things the right way all the time....... oooh, let the flaming begin........

Staying home. Probably wake up around midnight, kiss the wife and go back to sleep. On a side note, I'll always remember new years '10. The Iraqis put on a good display that night. However, their timing and aim sucked that night. ;)

Doin' some more ... and later, a small bit of the bubbly with my honey.

well i ended up taking the motor out. got it running on the bench. runs great. the solenoid was bad and spark plug as questionable. so those got replaced. it needs some wiring fixed as it won't turn off with the key. gonna paint the tins tomorrow while it's out of the tractor. 1 question though..... should the pull start be red or silver/aluminum?

yes those deestones are a nice tire for not much dollars...... one day though, i really would like to try a set of those firestones...... oh and mike, whats that tyres stuff?, you must be from the deep south with spelling like that!!!!! better watch that, next thing you will be putting extra letters in words like color and favorite and who knows where it will end..............

I sincerely hope we're not that passionate here.

:WRS:

Awesome looking machine!!

You guys will be OK...I still have to deal with my sister...disgusting. In the long run, I will be rooting for the North Division and if it gets to this...the NFC. Looks like DA BEARS are going into the rebuilding mode...see ya in a few years Mike. :bow-blue:

I made some clips out of galvanized metal to hold in the bushings while getting the armature to seat.

I'd tag it as close to what the tractor will be when done, that way down the line parts look up will be close if not correct, unless it is a hard to find "rare" tractor most will not care, as was said depending on the tractor, frames are the same for other models and some for a few years and models.

Hey Duke, any chance of borrowing or renting that drive coupler for a week or two? Duff :thumbs:

Maybe if you had a snowblower without a auger. :ROTF:

Admins and mods.. Happy New Year. You guys do an excellent job with the Red Square It is a very information rich forum with lots of nice members.. And Happy New Year to all my friends here on Red square!!!! Thanks Lars

My neighbor used chains on his, said it work great. Then he found out it tore the living #$&*% out of it. Left marks everywhere some deep where he had turned sharp. Left little chips out of the concrete everywhere.

Admins and Mods......THANK-YOU for ALL you do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is a true blessing and a joy to be part of Red Square, I am so proud of this site!!!!!!! I hope everyone has a safe, happy, and prosperous new year!!!!!!!!!!!!

And Happy New Year to you and yours, and a big Thank you for all you do here, with out you this great place may not be here or at least as it is today. Thank you.

I would do both if you really want a rust free part. My first RJ had sat out in the open weather for probably 20 years. Some of the parts were really pitted bad. I only had a sandblaster at the time. I sand blasted the parts and when I looked at the part under a magnifying glass I could still see rust in the crevices. I researched and built an E-tank. I let the parts sit in the tank for a few days. It was amazing evan after sandblasting how much rust was still attracted to the sacrificial steel plates I used. I think a lot of wether or not someones E-tank work well or not depends on their setup. I did a ton of research as well as talked to a friend who is an Electrical Engineer. I have a 35 gallon plastic garbage can and a 12 volt DC power supply that put's out around 15 amps. I also use 1/8" steel plates that are about 2' x 12". When the part is in the tank, it would be ideal to have sacrificial material surrounding 360 degrees. The process works better when the rusty surface is directly facing your sacrificial material. It also works better if the material has a lot of surface area. A solid steel plate will work far better than steel rods or mesh etc. I have four plates in my tank and try to make sure the surface I need cleaned is facing one of them. Sometimes I have to leave a part in place for a day, then rotate it a little for another day. When I cleaned out the tank after a year or so, there was over an 1" of sludge and rust at the bottom. The sacrificial plates where slightly black/rusty with minor pitting. The other key thing I noticed is you need to keep the sacrificial material clean. I remove mine after each part and scrape off any junk that may have accumulated. I have used the same steel plates for almost 5 years and they are still in great shape. Just my $.02

yep jdog is correct. Half turn valve. with it straight forward/backward one way you can push the tractor, turn it 180 degrees and it should not roll when pushed(or at least roll hard)

half turn it just spins around and around

This year She gets sidewalk and loading dock and some parking lot clean up . Will get some action shots this year and even a video !!

Tri-ribs work really good in the snow in comparison to other treads. I haven't tried the roller chain, but hear it is superior. (If you have turfs already, it might be a cheaper solution as well). Don't forget about how extra weight on the front works as well. Even with Tri-ribs, I was sliding around a bit under a full blade load, untill I got weight on the front end. Problem solved.

Did you check the battery? They can seperate and cause an open circuit. I would also double check your seat safety switch, try a temporary bypass. Since its not even turning over, sounds like safety switch or shorted battery if no other wiring issues found.

Come on Bears, don't blow it now!

Had a Piddley Snow Last Night So This Morning I Piddled a Bit and Broke in My Grand Daughter Henny as My New Camera Man errrr um I mean (lady) Some Snow Is Better than None I Guess. And at least heres a few pictures of it doin what its suppose to do, than getting pictures of it in the Shop. This Rebuilt 520-SC (snow chucker) has been itchin fer a fight for a month now and still hasn't got the competition it deserves, Oh well maybe next year. Cheers ~Duke

At least it is relatively easy on a tractor with no floorboards to get something that works. This nasty-@ss arrangement is what I am using on my hybrid mix'n'match plow set up this year!

Here are some pics. Needs work but the price was right!

Y just today I was setting here watching my John Deere Rust. krazy_horse