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Picked this GEMCO BIG BOY Garden tractor up this summer just got it cleaned up & a good friend Del got it running again, drove it around the yard what a awesome feeling getting this old stuff back to life again! I will be leaving it as is in its original skin.

Big Thanks to LeeAve (Bill), we got a young family of three started as Wheel Horse people today. Scott, his wife, and their Son (Peanut) drove 2&1/2 hours east to pick up the 310-8 that had an engine transplant (upgraded from a M10 to a K301), a Brinly rear sleeve hitch mounted scrape blade, a Simplicity plow, and a factory WH Sleeve Hitch. I had to give Scott a crash course in Wheel Horse 101 as they were then headed up to Virginia to Bill's house to pick up a Johnny Bucket from him. Peanut was loving all the tractors and trucks at my house. I was kinda sad to see them leave so soon but they had a long drive ahead of them to get to Bill's, and then back home to Western NC. Now I have a little extra cash to spend on some already mounted up AG tires and wheels at the 2014 Show. Hopefully I'll score some nice ones like Mike did at this years show. This is the tractor but with a Red K301 engine in it instead of the M10 you see here. I do not have any pics of the tractor showing it finished with the Red engine installed.

I have been looking for about a year on and off (but not seriously due to funds to purchase). Well last night I came across an ad on CL for this 1949 Chevy 3100. It is from Kansas and all original and untouched. As you can see from the pictures it needs some work but I really like the year/model and color of this one. The last time this was registered was 40 years ago (the year I was born in 1973). Someone took the time to seal off the carb and gas tank with plastic. The motor is looked up but I think it should free up with a little work. Either way I think the motor will be coming out in the spring or earlier for a refresh. I have no plans of repainting this truck. At most I will clear coat it and maybe some touch up of old pinstriping. I am really looking forward to this project. It actually looks pretty good next to my new mini barn....

Thought I'd give a quick update. I pulled the head off the K301 with plans of removing the carbon, but instead found a rather heavy wear ridge in the cylinder, as well as 2 vertical scratches in the cylinder about an inch apart from one another, that were enough to hang my fingernail on. By the way, this engine didn't smoke at all, but I decided I better investigate. I pulled the pan, and removed the rod cap, which looked great, and so did the crank. I pulled the piston to find a wrist pin clip had come loose! The scratches in the cylinder aren't very deep, but the piston is trashed, as can be seen in the pics. I hadn't planned on rebuilding this engine, but I'm going to have to now. I pulled the valves, and found a pitted exhaust seat. I then pulled the flywheel nut, and realized it had a sheered flywheel key, and the flywheel was over 1/8in from where it was supposed to be, and you could tell it had been sheered for a very long time. How on earth was this thing running as well as it did? Its truly amazing. I already took care of the valve seat, as I have a really great working little valve seat cutter from Neway. With money being tight right now, I'll have to get one of those aftermarket ebay kits for $100. My machine shop charges $30 to bore, and hone a cylinder, so I'll get it dropped off soon. Here are some pics. Thanks Matt

I've never seen one before, but to me it looks like its just a little gear on the crank driving a big gear for the PTO. I'm guessing you just split that PTO housing, remove the gears, and then remove the rear of the PTO housing. Hows that for a wild shot in the dark?

Gonna need more salad dressing!

Belongs in a museum looking that nice.....

Ewww. GRODY TO DA MAX!!!!!

With my picks this week I might be using that bucket, but I will take it out and dump it. The idea of evaporated pee smell does not appeal.

Still like the "OBO" at the end of the add...... I usually wait a couple days, then I will call, and ask what their "best offer" has been so far. If I hear, " you are the first to call", which does happen, my response usually is, I'll give you a dollar, seems to be your best offer so far... LOL

Another good one. "Don't need it anymore. Moved to a smaller yard" The pic shows the tractor being sold and also in the pic are 27 other tractors, 6 pushers, a few 4 wheelers, and a couple of half dismembered Trans-Am's/Camaro's and Ford Rangers. all around a house trailer.

It might help to know how you intend to use a Wheel Horse tractor in order to recommend models to you. Strictly my opinion and I own 2 D-160s, but compared to other wheel horse tractors the D Series are clumsy mowers. They have loose steering and wide turning radius. They also take up a lot of room due to their size. They do make good plow tractors or yard tugs due to their weight. I thought about owning a D250 and then decided against it due to it being so unique and it may be hard to find parts and attachments compared to other Wheel Horse models. The C, 300/400/500 series have so many common parts and attachments that they are much easier to own and maintain. And, they are all very capable tractors.

Since the winter is getting closer i had to put some tractors in storage. I have a storage room in the same building as the garage / workshop. which should be slightly warmed up just so it's degrees above zero not sure yet if i have time to do it before it's get to cold.. made a shelf in there this summer to have the suburban 551, so I can get a tractor under it well she's on the way up.. whit out any problem's thanks to this winch im going to mount it on the wall later because that will be much better.. and here she is on her storage place And she got company of 3 other horses in there to and if i do some more cleaning i can can get 1 more horse in there... Lars

Finally made some time today to tinker around with this 2.5 hp Clinton I picked up recently. Tank and carb looked so clean, I figured if it had good spark I'd try putting fire in the hole and see what happens. As it turned out...good spark is an understatement. If your not careful this little guy will light your fire...don't bother asking me how I learned this. Once filled with oil, a splash of gas, it fired off on the second pull...seems like a pretty strong runner too. So...my question is concerning the gear reduction unit attached to the crank...anyone know what these units were originally used on? Also, how does it come off...there only two external bolts I see holding it to the block...but I'm thinking it must be fastened to the crank somehow too? An idea on what to expect before I tear into it would be greatly appreciated.

I got this motor today,from researching a little I have found out that it is a washing machine motor. It is a 1938 Briggs & Stratton. Model is a WM and serial is 4119.

Looks like it won't be too bad to fix up. I can't believe it didn't burn oil like a pig, and it ran to boot. Sometimes a guy just gets lucky.

There are two more bolts inside that cover if it is like briggs. The end of crankshaft will have splines or teeth cut on it to mesh with bigger one in there to get the 6 to 1 reduction. The cranks I have seen could not be used for anything else. David

fly- the memories is what it is all about !! My grandfather used to have a 1946 Chevy 3100. I thought it was either a 46 or 49 (I could not remember) until I spoke with my uncle bo on the way to pick this up using his car dolly. If my old man were still around he would have been riding shot gun right next to me!

Did that dual plane intake come off that tractor? When did they get v8's?

I HAD ONE ON 3 1/2 HP TECHY MOTOR. I REMOVED IT AND THE CRANKSHAFT WAS ONLY 1 1/2" LONG IT MADE IT A LITTLE SHORT FOR MOST APPLICATIONS. THE MOTOR WAS ON 1968 GAS POWERED LAWN ROLLER. HOPE THIS HELPS BOWTIE

You should have the WH #5053 transmission...here is the list...I go to Motion Industries...they have all but the # 1533 ball bearings... Description.....................................WH #...................Vender #..................Quantity.......size in side axle...ball...........................1533.......................n/a...........................2................1 1/2" ID out side axle...needle....................1528......................B-1616.....................2................1' x 1 1/4" x 1" input shaft...needle........................1508......................B-1212.....................2................3/4" x 15/16" x 3/4" 11/44 gear base...needle...cap......1532......................M-16121..................1.................1" x 1 1/4" x 3/4" brake shaft top end...needle..........1530......................B-1612.....................1.................1" x 1 1/4" x 3/4" cluster gear shaft...needle...cap....1529......................M-12121...................2................3/4" x 15/16" x 3/4" input spline shaft...needle...cap.....1531......................M-10121...................2................5/8" x 7/8" x 3/4" inside input gear shaft...needle......1518.....................B-108........................1................5/8" x 15/16" x 1/2" input gear seal...............................1303.....................skf-7410....................1 axle & brake shaft seals................1232.....................skf-9815...................3

Nice job, steer em down the right path before they go to Home Depot for a Green n yeller machine! Mike.........

Way to go Van!

The 953 is a great choice. It is rated at 9.6 HP and will do the job as well as some of today's Big Box 18 HP units. Mine both came with 48" mowers and will mow all day in 2nd gear. I also have a GT-14 with a FEL and must admit the 953s might not do well with it. Geography plays a big part in the value of a and being in Maine you may be willing to pay more localy than if you had to go to Indiana or PA. Good luck and keep us posted. When you get one .

Nobody likes a tease.. . Mike........

I love how crude and basic the manufacturing was on this old stuff. If you do a search for Gemco... one of our other members has had one in the past. Looks like you nabbed a nice one. Thanks for sharing!

Sorry man , but that ^ almost made me spit my coffee out !

Have a friend here send it,unless like me you don't have any friends here

So are we......

i was wondering why the side of the boiler was getting rusty!

Only thing I would add is once you feel all the old oil is fully drained, I usually keep the plug out and pour just a little new oil in and let that drain out as well. That typically pushes out the little bit of old oil left in there. I just changed the oil on three of mine (all Onan's).

Might as well show this one too since this one is a worker. Not as an entry but just to put it in a thread that's about customs. Here's my homebuilt backhoe which has done plenty of work for a little machine. Spent 2 summers of spare time outside on the ground cutting, drilling and welding to get it together. By the end, I was sick of cutting, drilling and welding! Spent the winters researching the net for hydraulic info as this was my first time ever attempting to use them and building something this big from scratch. Built using the plans from PF Engineering.com

How about "Very Rare, I have never seen another one" I've seen this statement used many times on things that are readily available most of the time. That may have been a good line before this new invention of the the internet, but now you can find almost anything. Once in a while that statement will hold true but not very often.

I like when they say they don't know what's wrong with a tractor, yet have 5 or more laying around. They know darn well it's a clunker.

Geez...the day is young yet... let the guy get settled in Mike.

There's a lot of scams on fleabay when you get to the bigger stuff.I got a second chance offer on a boat that I almost went for.He was doing ok until he tried to get me to send the money to a different account.He said he was out of the country on business and couldn't access his ebay account. When you get mail from ebay just delete it then go to your account.Anything on the up and up will be posted there.Don't ever clickon a link in an email and give your password is my best advice. And CL man they will scam you on there for 20 bucks.

I use a dab of red silicone to get mine to stay still without marring the paint. I also have Gene's hood screw's

Some of my favorite ads are the ones that say "runs good, missing carburetor!"

I found two of them at the Big Show. $29.99 each and they're yours! Just kidding

These also work, I have them on my 854: http://workholdingcomponents.mortonmachine.com/viewitems/thumb-screws-standard-thumb-screws/large-panel-screws?&forward=1

I will throw the one i ran into in, Said needs minor engine work "probably tune up" got there and it had a hole in the block the size of my fist. Hmm yep some good gas and a plug will fix that right up.

Saw another good one today on a Bolens. Ad said, "I don't know if it runs" Well did you try to start it?

I like the ones that say " will post pics tomorrow" No pics and the ad is a month old.

I finally got some more pictures! whatcha think?

"What long strange trip its been"!!

Great looking setup Lane! Love it that you are not afraid to work your nice Horses! That is how it should be! That has got to be a fairly rare plow! First one I have seen of that design!

Could have used a bit of padding on the seat tho.... . Mike...........

Thanks guys your very kind!!! If anyone needs thumb screws for your round hood tractor or your 953/1054 send me a message.

gene haasman sells them.... haasman35