Leaderboard

Here is my Halloween picture of my 2009 WHCC Raffle Tractor B-100 with my newly re-furbished snow blade.

Came across this the other day. A friend made this to pull behind his Cub Cadet.

I have got myself a Wheel Horse 551 I think and a Wheel Horse tiller, these are something that I want to rebuild and bring back to life if I can find the parts to do so.

If you volume is turned up you can hear some distant voices from the boat. Happy Halloween

And that's why the wifey won't let me ride my WH tractors around the block... she thinks the neighbors think I'm crazy 'cause I own seven WH tractors. I beg to differ however... I think the neighbors are crazy 'cause the don't own a Wheel Horse!

You mean there is something newer than Windows 95?

Here is a Halloween trip around a very scary block... I know we have done this before...but this is counter-clockwise and on Halloween with just about peak in colors.

Taking the kids out tomorrow night in the chariot...Shouldn't have a problem being seen in the dark!!! LOL.

Well, don't you know if she says no... that means you gotta do it.

My neighbors are weirder than me! Better drop that plow Steve and clear that driveway

After the electrolysis, I put them on the charcoal grill to heat them up and dry them out. I then took my 4" grinder with a wire wheel brush and went over the springs. I had an old bread pan that was the perfect size for holding the springs...mixed up a batch of penetrating oil (2 parts ATF...1 part paint thinner (for oil based paint)...i part diesel) and let them soak in there for 3 or 4 days. I am looking for the oil to get into the metal and not rust. Maybe I will have to wipe them down in the spring. They do look like new. I am going to mount it on the B-100 today.

Head bolts can loose their tensile strength properties over time and many heating cooling cycles. I have successfully replaced mine with Socket Headed Cap Screws witch are grade 8 by definition on my Tecky H-60's. I must admit that I usually do not get out the torque wrench for these small engines I think I have a fairly good feel for how tight they should be. I also use die washers under the heads(hardened steel washers 1/8" thick) this cuts down on the aluminum heads mushrooming out under the head of the bolt. These motors run fairly low compression so the head bolts that are used are a bit over kill. I actually have one motor that I used 316 SS bolts on the head which have a much lower yield strength then grade 8 bolts and it sealed up just fine. And btw 5/16-18 UNC bolts are a standard size, and are probobly the second most common thread size behind 1/4-20, you should have no problem getting them almost anywhere. I would recommend going to a real industrial fastener supply house such as Fastenal, their hardware is usually much better then the overpriced low grade junk sold at most hardware stores. I specify fasteners as part of my job as an Engineering Technician and we buy them by the barrel in certain sizes, currently we only buy bolts in either HOLO-KROME or UNBRAKO brands as both are US made and have successfully proven themselves in the field over many years. Most hardware store stuff is made overseas and you never know what you are buying or what steel was used to make them. Sorry for the rant

Here are my c-161 8 speed and c-121 auto with 3000 watt generator for calendar consideration, thanks, Don

It had to be didn't it

I loved Windows so much I bought a real computer…..Apple MacBook Pro….best move I ever made in my entire life!!!!

Thanks Martin...have Jeanine make you one of those Bloody Mary's...Top Shelf Mate...

I remember buying my son a commodore 64,wow,it even had Pong,I never did get the hang of that. Anyway some years later I called him and said ok,I'm ready to get a computer and get the internet.He got me the latest,it was a 486,he said this thing is so much faster than my 386.LOL A couple years later AOL wouldn't even work on it.When he set it up,I said ok how do I go to AOL?He starts telling me go here and click that,WHOA,I don't even know how to turn this thing on.He just gave me that look that I used to give him when he couldn't change a spark plug.

Better get rakin so you got something to plow this year!

Cool -- Hook, line, and sinker -- You got me

Won't fit a 401 without making your own slot hitch or lift arm adapter. The 401 used the three piece transmission with the welded slot hitch. The welded version was smaller than the later cast version.

Thanks for the heart attack!

Nice videos guys. Got to thinking while watching these.....Here are grown men, driving their tractors on the sidewalks with snow plows and the like with a video camera and talking....to themselves......Any one have the neighbors call the cops to have you checked out?

I mentioned in your other thread your tiller is likely the matching 1961 model WT-241. Could be a 1962 model WT-242 too... but the designation is really irrelevant, Serial numbers were not documented and they both used the same engine. The Lauson V55D-2339P. Yes, parts will be harder to find, but not impossible. You just have to be diligent about looking. These tillers aren't what I'd call rare, but they are fairly scarce. I have one, I know a few members here who have them and I know of another within 30 miles of me for sale. You won't have to mess with the hitch to make it work with other tractors.... the 551 was the first tractor to use the two piece cast iron transmission casing and the cast iron slot hitch. That slot hitch was universal and fit nearly all models for the next 50 years.

I`ve never seen one. Toro has been removing many parts lists that we have enjoyed for years so thought I would try and post all the transmissions in the library. Will add the differential and axle diameter to the comments in each. Garry

I have that every day....no big deal...

I was thinking the same thing about the paint. I do kindof like the rustic look of the little thing. My main goal right now is to get both engines running first and find another set of wheels all around for the tractor and a set that goes on the tiller. Is the tiller a rare thing?? If I can get the tiller going I want to fab up a hitch so I can use it behind other tractors, does that seem like a crazy idea? I wouldn't mess with the original hitch on the 551 or tiller.

Here's my plow. Painted 2 yrs. ago with a TIP Turbine machine with an HVLP gun, Valspar restoration series with hardener. Just a little dirt on it from pushing a leaf pile last week.

Bwaaahaha! Beware the invasion of the Techy snatchers has begun.

I had to Google that as i haven't seen BTTF so had no idea Griff was in it! Seems appropriate though, there might be a few loose connections in the old engine room.

Ghost Rider!!!

WOW. That's super nice Steve. I love the black edge and the american flag wheel horse sticker! I love it it :)

I thought that the last update was nice, a lot of decent features which I was glad to see, i.e. air play to your Apple Tv for a second screen, tighter integration with social media and the use of tags in spotlight.... oh... you're talking about Windows...... sorry

Let's not calll ourselves old guys.....Let's say "experienced" instead.

Yeah,I do need a laptop,it would be easier to throw.

Horses will retire to the barn this year...will be using triplet grandsons (age 6) and THREE snow shovels!!!...wonder what that will cost me?...

Time to get the ole' wheels turnin & design some kind of cable actuated - worm-gear driven angle apparatus .

Next week I get to "practice " retirement. I got a sulky to paint but I don't think it will be much fun with 1 arm!

Work Horse GT1848. Before: After: Special thanks to Tom Smith, Kelly Hollister, Glen Pettit and Terry at Midwest Custom Graphics.

This is my fleet for winter I just switched the blade for a sweepster model c 48 rotary broom. I can't wait to try it in the snow.

I wasn't going to post this idea because I felt it was kinda hijacking a cool thread but I can't resist now that it's been running a while. As Fordiesel69 mentioned, there is a 18hp K361. It's the same bore and stroke as the K341 but apparently the OHV and maybe carb tweaks gave it more horsepower. Even at my over ripe old age I keep learning. But it would require more clearance like the Tecky on bowtiebutler956's. Now, wouldn't it be cool to put a K361 on the star tractor here? A C180? I'll bet most folks here know where they could get the decals made.

I don't know how to add pictures to an existing thread but I have the charger 12 with a blade unless it gets bad. If its bad I have a 1940 Ford 9N with a back blade that I pull it out of the driveway with.

Well I finally got the hard to find Model 1045 ! This is one of my favorite WH's but I never got a deal on one until now. Thanks to Speedy Leedy for the tip! It was in rough condition until I got it home and started stripping off the junk and replacing parts and tires. All 4 tires were the wrong ones. I have hoarded up 1045 front tires for years and put a set on the machine for a nice factory look. I replaced the skinny 6X12 rear tires with the correct 8X12's. Replaced the wrong seat with the correct style. I also added a 10 hp generator belt guard. I cleaned up some of the paint but didn't get too far on that before it got dark. So I will work on it some more tomorrow. I also got the original rectangle mower deck for $20.00! Bought another 1962 WH snow plow for $35.00. I just got a 1962 snow plow a couple weeks ago with that 552 I snagged.

Here are a few of the pics the seller sent me. I'm hoping the Tecky is in decent shape, as I would like to keep it original. Matt

Mr. May 2010

the one on the left has the worst amount of pitting of the 2 in the chrome, but they will look great on the 416H... now i need to hunt down some rears.......

These are pics of PJ's (Bitten) D200..... PJ....if you would follow up this post with anything to add that would be awesome......

Jake, I saw the one arm bandit when you posted it last year. You can't argue about it's capabilities when you have pictures of it doing the work! The C series Ark's are only rated at 350 lb bucket lift. Marv! That loader of yours looks like it could pick up it's own weight and lug it around! Wow! I think I have said it before but the Kwikway loaders with that huge bucket just look awesome to me. I just was able to get mine off the tractor for a much needed sanding and paint job over the weekend. Now it matches the tractor. That is until I start hauling rocks again! PS.....The Danco loader on the Electro 12 is an exact match to a loader I see once or twice a week on my way to work mounted on an old Cub Cadet. Always wondered who made them for IH. Now someone still needs to show us "her" Case Loader/Tractor!