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I FINISHED THE CLEANUP ON MY 1988 312-8 TRACTOR. HERE IS THE FINISHED PRODUCT. I WILL TRY TO SELL IT IN THE SPRING. IT HAS 3 YEAR OLD 42" DECK AND 610 HOURS ON TRACTOR. BOWTIE IN OHIO

Its kinda funny but when I first got on this site I thought why do all these idiots have so many tractors......lmao I was thinking mower on the one blower/plow on the other.....I GET IT NOW!!!!

I have wanted a 1045 for my love of short chassis big block one lung Horses.I have had a couple chances to acquire some 1045s but knowing how cherished and rare they are I would have a hard time altering them.I dug my commando out of the stall and had some fab time yesterday and the results are fulfilling.The look of the 1045 is one of the coolest,unique rare mistakes in the Horse line up and now I have a similar beast.I will need some custom "845" decals!

hey every one,just saying hello after a long time away,puter died and no time for much till now,great to be back and happy new year everyone

Hi all new guy here, great forum. I was able to save a 520 from being parted out, just got it home, little bit rusty but runs ok and hydro seems to be good. Has 830 hours on it. planning on tearing it down to do some cleaning and painting to bring her back to life again. I have two others a 314a & c105 with kohlers so I am not very up on the onans . I was hoping to get some advice on anything that I should do or look for while I have the engine on the bench. from the looks of it, it doesn't appear to have any oil leaks so not sure if I should reseal it or not. budget is kind of tight on this one but I would like to avoid any issues that may be avoidable. so if anyone has any advice for this first time onan owner it would be greatly appreciated. I did pay 800 bucks for it so I don't think I did very bad on the purchase, but be honest let me know what you think. also I would like to find a 60" deck to go under this unit, i would be willing to trade my great running and cutting 314a if anyone is interested or knows where I could get one. thanks Jay

Yeah, like a modified, 358 dirt track racer.

Maybe we better start incorporating unit numbers somewhere on the decals before your growing fleet of 416's gets unmanageable. I can not wait to see what decal ideas you will challenge me with this time.

They're all winners in my book.

When buying a tractor, and the owner says it's been in storage for a long time... do yourself a favor and pull the tins, you may be surprised what you find lurking in there.

The time of year had come again to order a load of logs to keep the shack warm this winter... Should it ever arrive! For as long as I can remember (which isn't that far these days) log moving duties has been given to my 312-8, but as it's in semi retirement known as "grass cutting duties only" and is now missing the big fluid fill ag rear tires/tyres log moving has been now passed on to the GT-14+2. The snowplow A frame hung underneath needs lengthening and narrowing to make it work and is held up at the front by a ratchet strap. Even though the GT is a very heavy machine, it still has the original rear grass tyres/tires fitted which could make things interesting towing a heavily loaded trailer through a very swampy area. So with the old Saxon trailer hitched up it was time to move the first load.. Quite a light load as I was moving the remains of last years logs from the log store.. Into the shack.. Ok, I might of missed the ramp a bit Now for something a bit heavier... This massive pile of logs (which was bigger than it looks) was delivered on a dark Saturday evening, with no time to shift them on the Sunday (visiting my Wife's family) they had stay out in the rain until Monday! Only a level load to see how the GT handled the weight. And this wet muddy ground! The GT had no problems whats so ever and the first load of new logs was soon unloaded. Load 2 was a bit heavier but once again the GT had no problems. Before unloading I stopped for a cup of coffee while looking at the pile of logs in the shack that still needed to be stacked under the bench Now throughout the morning I had been having the odd slight dizzy moment which is quite normal for me and I'm used to it.. But whilst unloading the logs I had a very big dizzy moment and it was only the trailer that stopped me going down! That was enough of a warning for me to stop what I was doing and head to the house to sit down in the warmth. The only problem was I had to move the trailer load of logs so I could shut the gate.. No sooner had I started moving forward a loud clonk/crash sound came from behind.. Yep the trailer had decided it wanted to try and and tip it's load!! Feeling quite rough by this point and as much as I didn't want to (knowing it was forecast to rain all night) the GT and trailer load of logs were abandoned where they stopped! Pic taken through kitchen window. The next morning dawned a bit on the damp side and was still raining.. The GT didn't look happy about being left to the mercy of the weather overnight! Having just got over a nasty flu/cold thing I didn't want to get wet in the rain, so I lit the fire in the shack and got on with stacking the rest of last years logs under the bench. Once the rain had stopped I went over to tell the GT "sorry about being left in the rain and yes I do still love you"... And to dry it off a bit!! The water was soon removed from the steering wheel and replaced with a lot of WD40. The last and biggest load in the trailer. The overnight rain had made the ground very swampy! But once again the GT took it all in it's stride and pulled the heaviest load through the most water and mud without any sign of wheel spin A full log store.. And a big "job well done" to the GT

I took the belt cover off my 1054 to get a new belt for it and down in the center of the shifter compartment I seen this . It's a Barlow, the blades aren't in the best shape. I thought it was a really cool bonus.

The winch and mount I made, can be used with a rear axle mounted plow also. I made this plow mount, because I didn't want to remove the mower deck, just to use the plow. I also made a plywood bucket bottom, for this plow. 2 pins pulled and the winch can be mounted in the rear, for implement lift. Pull 1 pin, and the mount tilts forward to allow the hood to be opened. After the picture was taken, I added power disconnect plugs to the front and rear of the tractor.

I had a hotel constructed in the muffler of an old MTD I had. I didn't know it was there until a ball of flaming material come sailing out of the muffler.

Can't believe you hadn't used it yet. I like my 5 banger a lot!

Sounds like a good rainy day project.

Yep...direct swap-over. I just did this on my C-160 with a 48" plow and it works much better than the 3-position knuckle.

Nice score...for the five foot deck... does your 520 have the forward swept front axle on it?

No it can't be swapped. Just send it to me to dispose of.

I'm going to do the red one I took pictures of going to put a 1 1/8" dia. hole in top cover and spot weld a 1 3/16" freeze plug in the bottom cup I will post some pictures when I get it done Brian

Agreed, that's the ticket here. I had to take the chance though, and figure it out as I went...as I had no reference on hand to work from. Suppose I could tack in a couple fender washers to the underside of the lid to prevent this tube from coming up through the cap. Next one will be even better...now that I know. Thanks again for your help Brian.

if you ever make another one just don't drill the hole as big in the top cover so the pipe does not come thru it Brian

I Like it! Its a Hybrid Horse!

Well not much snow shown in this Video, just a couple Inches, but with this video you will be able to see the fluid operation of the tractor and chute operation. There are a few things that make this possible and that speeds up the Snow Chucking task over the C-120. 1. Motorized chute controls (allows to quickly direct the snow where I want to put it). 2. Matt's Pedal (frees up right hand to operate chute instead of motion lever). 3. Tri ribbed front tires (increases traction resulting in tighter steering). 4. 75 lb Poured lead weights under hub cap of each front rim (increases traction resulting in tighter steering). 5. Gear Reduction Steering of the 520 (tighter steering radius). 6. Twin Cylinder 20 hp. Onan (8 more HP and gobs more torque (Increased power allows for faster operation). When the blower was on the C-120 I used to have to stop movement because my right hand was operating the motion control lever, When I added Matts pedal setup that freed up my right hand to operate the chute, It used to take about 25 to 30 minutes to do my driveway, Now it takes 15 to 20 minutes because of not having to stop to move chute. on top of that the added horse power of the machine, allows it to move faster in deeper snow without having to slow down and wait for the engine to come back up to speed from bogging down. With the increased horse power I haven't noticed that it blows the snow any farther, it just handles the load and doesn't bog down nearly as bad. I will make a video soon going through the many modifications that I have done on this machine to get it where it is today. Give me your thoughts on the Video I APPRECIATE YOUR FEEDBACK because this machine is a work in progress. ~Duke

How did I know you would have a comment? No these mice have better construction materials avaliable to them.

I found the belt length, I used google to find a conversion chart, and it sent me back to on another post.

Well it's fixed. Cleaned all connections, no more arcing, although I'm still not sure where it was coming from. No bare wires so who knows. Removed the alternator/charging wire from the 9 pin connector and spliced in a bullet connector I had and voila, 14.7 ish volts and all is good.

I recently added this 1/2 inch piece of HDPE to the bottom of my worn skids. I wanted something that would glide over my concrete drive and stone parking pad. They work much better. Hope they last at least a season. So far they've been used on about 50+ inches of snowfall.

Small update, but relatively big in functionality... I now have remote mounted 4 wheel drive selection Almost looks like a factory fitment. Just the brake control linkage to extend now, and the clutch interlock to bypass - somehow I managed to snap the terminal off in fitting the selector linkage :(

If America does not wake up and gets thier head out of thier A$&'s soon. You will be looking at the Chinese flag flying over the capital building in Washington. You will go to the knock on the door to your house and it will be armed Chinese tell you to get the hell out of your house because they now own it. The Romans thought they were the mightiest, look what happen to them. It can't keep on this way and we all know it. The Chinese will do it without ever firing a shot.

I am really enjoying your 416 adventure posts. The videos are great. I noticed your favorite work boots may need a repair soon too! #1 is still my favorite but #2 is closing fast

theres nothing better than reading how members are working on or restoring their tractors, whatever year or model they are. the information may be just what somebody is looking for. i know when I've been stuck with a problem, theres been many a thread done in the past that has helped me out in some way or another. its one of the main reasons, other than the friendships i have made here, that i am on the forum so much...... one member working through a problem now and documenting it, hopefully will help somebody out in the future. thanks for all the comments on my 'adventures' with the 416(s) guys.

Thanks Shorts and Mike. That's something I'm not familiar with but glad you drew it to my attention. I will check that out on Monday. We have a national company here called Canadian Bearing. I did check there for some of the other parts but Toro oddly enough was no more money. I'm sure the shaft will be a lot cheaper though. It might even be cheaper to have one done at a machine shop. There are only two key ways so it's just a matter of length I guess. A full length keyway is no great deal is it? I called my Toro dealer and the shaft was $179.00 plus we have 13% tax here and the pulley is another $57.00. These things are not cheap to rebuild but on the other hand there isn't much left that can go wrong. They never break until you need them. Can't push much more.

And here is the RM425 deck I have restored to put on the tractor:

When ever I have sold a WH part on the bay I always encourage the buyer to join the RS community.. A couple have signed up although they don't post much or at all! A few have been members already but both the buyer and I haven't known it until the deal had been done But for some reason a lot of buyers have no interest in joining a forum at all !! I need to do some RS promotion on my videos... Karl, would it be ok to use a few RS screen shot's in my vids? Of course you can! Thanks Karl, I've added a bit about RS on my YouTube channel description and also changed my channel art a bit

You guys are not going to believe this...12/27...WINNING TEAMS...MARSHALL, SYRACUSE, WASHINGTON. THE STANDINGS GOING INTO SATURDAY 12/28... 4 GAMES ON SATURDAY.. 2 WINS AND 3 LOSSES....JIMD 1 WIN AND 4 LOSSES.......STEVASAURUS, SQOUNK, RACINBOB, BLUFFHUNTER, DUKE, BURRLY1, BK-SCOUTER It's a good thing there is no money involved in this...Jim is the only one that is not invited to the card game in the basement.

Great video! Your right about the snowblower being the perfect size for an 8hp machine. Mike..........

I'm really sorry to hear that. Been there, done that 25 years ago. Not a comfortable place to be. Good luck.

ok this is my unfinished commando v8 now V16 project i hope to have it done for the big show! it has a 16 horse brigs twin costom louvered hood, piston shift knob , stainless twice pipes, ford truck hubcaps, cool hood orenament, & a custom black & white tuck & roll seat

Well I have not been on here much in the past few months. Also I have not been working on the herd much lately. This summer I did a lot of work to my herd hauler fixing it up. Then this fall I got started back on a project I had started a few years ago. It is a play barn for my oldest son that will be eight in February. I had to push myself hard last week to finish the painting and get it put all back together. My wife said that if i did not get it done I was going to be a dead man. Most of the presents she got him went along with the barn. It was all worth it for the look on his face this morning. Just wish he had a toy to put in it. And here is a pic of my herd hauler after it was done. Sorry I do not have any good pics of it from before.

Depends what liquid you're filling the tires with. • Don't use Salt Brine (very bad for enviroment, professional install only, can rust metal wheels). • Best liquid to use is RimGuard (very safe for earth, natural, from sugar beets, pro install), a 16" front tire takes 2 gal each, at 11#/gal, and the rear tires take 5+ gal each (costs about $2.50/gal plus pumping, maybe $8-12/gal), liquid to -10º, will not rust metal. • RV Antifreeze or Windshield Washer Fluid, (both liquids you can fill yourself, "some" brands are considered safer than others). There is a special tool at Auto Parts stores, called a 'Liquid filler' $12. Or, you can do it the manual suction way: use a 1/4" 'fish air hose', insert in fluid jar and with the tire off and laying flat, knee; on the rubber compressing it, insert the other end of the hose on the empty (insert removed) air stem, each time you release your knees the suction will pull in 8-10 oz. A gallon of these is about the same weight as water, 8#. • Fill both the front and rear tires (so you'll need about 14 gallons total), Weight on the front is very important for steering control, when the blade is up you do have a lot of weight on the front tires, but when it's down and pushing, its action actually lightens the front causing sway, you need that 30-40# there. Weight gives you a lot more traction, but keep it low and on the wheels. You need that extra weight when roto-tilling also, both front and rear (but not for mowing). • In your case, with just one Wheel Horse, a second set of tires would be very smart (filled Rear Ag Bar-Lugs for Snow and Tilling and filled Tri-Rib or Bar Lugs for front, both at 40PSI), and then use empty light and wide front & rear Turf tires for summer, at 10PSI. A set of extra tires can cost, but that's the very best way for the most traction, Chains on turf tires will also give you lots of traction, but may damage pavement. New tires are much better than old dry cracked and rounded rubber. Best to fill new tires, or be sure to use tubes if the tires are old. But you should not use filled tires when cutting grass, the weight may leave ruts in soft moist soil and will compack it, and it's much too hard to try and drain the liquid out each year. Or do like most of us have done, just get a second or third Wheel Horse. Good Luck, Glen My position of the Ag Bar Lug tires is that the less rubber you have on the ground, the more PSI (pounds per square inch) you have per square inch of rubber ON the ground, giving you more traction, as compared to Turf tires that have a large "footprint". And chains on Turf tires would give even more than Bar Lugs without chains, but may cause damage. (A sleigh or pair of snowshoes glides on top of the snow, where a ski pole digs in to give you traction.) Also, up here in the North, snow plow trucks always plow snow with a full load of salt for weight, then they make a second pass to spread and empty the salt. More aggressive tires on the front grab better traction to stop side movement.

Steve , Me & my good lady are hoping to make the trip to the big show so The sound of the beatles & the Rolling stones will be great & it will stop me getting homesick ive been planning this trip now for a couple of years , so i really hope that it comes off

Neil...are we having a British Invasion at the Big Show in 2014. WOW...that would be so cool. Beatles and Rolling Stones tunes on Friday Night ride around. MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL ON RED SQUARE :occasion-santa: MAY EVERYONE HAVE A SAFE AND ROCK & RYE HOLIDAY

Ian, I have to say that you have the most entertaining posts regarding your builds. I especially love the video's, they are as fantastic as the machines you build!

Im saving myself the embarrassment of posting my 18 Auto again….You guys are simply amazing….I can't hang with the big dogs so I'll just stay on the porch….

Here's my 4x4 C-101

Ken- The motor is ready to come out. I am planning on doing it this morning. Rudy is gonna help me. When I took the seat out of the truck to get ready to recover it I found the side cover for the tranny which has the shift forks on it. I believe the tranny may be locked up. Either way I will know today. I had to pull the radiator, radiator support and front grill to be able to pull it out. Once I pull the motor, I think it will go under the deck where I have pavers so I can continue to work on it over the winter and not be in the mud. Since you asked... Here is my new horse hauler that I picked up last weekend. I have been looking for a 2001 or 2002 Silverado HD (gas or diesel) with low miles. Well I found it !! This bad boy has been babied !! 27K on this 2002 HD with the real deal Duramax !! Ain't no worries this year going to the show hauling a trailer -lol ! I LOVE this truck. Has all the features and runs perfect. I will be selling my Dually and Blazer and reducing to just the one vehicle.

Great front end Mod all of you Guys. I also remember Kevin (kpthorsefan) did the same thing in the UK Also, because they were Trailer Stub Axles, it meant narrow wheels were easily available and the Tri Ribs fitted great. A very neat job Lars/Gents

All good looking end results......I surely can't build one like pacer but then he didn't have to deal with a 1" spindle......I like the the support welded onto the spindle...seems like it would help with the weight of the tractor and attachments.....nice job all...... I really need a friend that could drill a spindle for me.....lol....been looking and think the parts are only 60 bucks with shipping.....guess I can pay the machinist.....thanks for the great ideas.

I put some adjustable wheel on my blower. They work good