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There is not a whole lot to take pictures of but I just got all my parts for the blower to get it back up and going on my C-125 I just bought. When I got the tractor home I found out the idler sprocket bearings , auger bearings, and chain was shot. I sourced all the parts online and got a great deal on parts compared to Toro's prices. Idler sprockets 17 tooth #40 - $10.99 x2 Auger Bearings #1630-2RS - $9.99 x2 #40 Roller Chain - $19.99 ( Tractor Supply) The Insert bearings seem ok for now, so I didnt replace those. So I'm going out to try it tonight. I hope this helps some of you when looking for blower parts. Just google search these numbers and alot of suppliers carry this stuff. This would have cost well over $150.00 through Toro. Kyle

my week started out with this. Hit the buy it now button and it's on its way. No carb, but it has compression well I pulled it over. HT55C 3411P 2206 Next on CL about 8 blocks from home for a Jackson. CL ad for a lawn tractor. Need to get it out of the garage. OK. PO built the tray on the back to hold a battery. Needless to say the original battery tray is in pretty good condition. Oh yea it also came with these on it. After a little polishing. Tried to get it running, can get it to fire if I pour gas in. Have never had a briggs, don't understand the carb, can't get gas to it. Linkage does not appear to be working right. Thing has a weird hydro on it/ don't think I have ever seen one like it. How many of these were made? Is it collectable? seems to be very different than a typical Horse. Tom

once i get the transmission done the 416-8 can have 4 legs instead of 2.......

A while ago I posted suggestions on what to do with the HomeBuiltForum.com site which had stagnated. It turns out there was interest for a large group of U.K. members to turn it into an Old Machine forum where they could share their old machines. So introducing My Old Machine (MoM) It is a repurposed Home Built, so if you had an account or project on HomeBuiltForum, you can access with the same password. I'm excited to see a lot of excitement in the beginning days, and there's really no other place like it, so stop by and check it out.

Very good idea! It really does make a big difference. Glenn, I thank you, and so does my left arm! Its great to hear from you Terry! How are you doing up there in cold country? I keep thinking that one of these winters your going to come down here, and help me mow grass. Matt

I move my boat around flat paved surfaces with 416H all the time without an issues. Total weight of the rig shown is probably close to 3500lbs. I do keep the trailer jack wheel close to the ground in case something goes wrong, but it hasn't....yet.

Well with the lovely weather we are having here in Northern Indiana, school was closed. I heard that work was being done on the club barn and asked if I could come down to lend a hand. After taking care of some responsibilities around home I headed south to lend a hand. Here is where the building was as of yesterday afternoon. This building is 12x20 which will be perfect for the club. The steel roof is actually a chocolate brown and the trim is a tan. Here is a photo of the barn before the siding started to go on. Kind of cool to be building a barn inside of another barn! The guys started insulating yesterday and finished it up this morning. Once I arrived I helped put the last piece of plywood on the walls. You can see from this picture that the walls are done as well as the electric. The outlet receptacles need to be placed, breaker box hooked up and mounted as well as the ballast for the lights. The grand kids of the builder are going to paint the walls white and the floor will be painted grey. If you look at the ceiling you will notice that an I-beam has been placed which will support a hoist to help with those heavy jobs. After working for quite some time I was able to help put the metal siding and securing it to both sides. Here is what it looks like when I left. It is really taking shape and is simply amazing! Both ends need to be sided and the garage door needs to be placed along with the other things that I already mentioned. I need to get the heater down to them so that it can be mounted and ready. I am very grateful for this gift and pleased that I had the opportunity to lend a hand!

OK, I've got to throw a picture in too. Here is my Baby, the same 312 in the avatar. I hope they got Wheel Horses in Heaven so I can take this one with me

My C-101

Finally remembered. I give you, Megatron!!!

She plows like a champ!!!! Driveway has already been plowed 2x! Patience Stormin, I am sure you will get your share Now I need one of them "fancy" plastic cab covers...man it is cold out there Semper Fi

Just curious... What does your winter rig look like? I found a small heater I am going to mount, up in the corner of the cab, and hook it to a rechargeable battery. I'll add the photo's when I'm finished.

I recently installed the tiller on my C-160, and with the tiller raised the front of the tractor was way to light. If I wasn't very careful releasing the clutch, it would do a wheelie, and drag the tiller on the ground. I have an old junk JD F510 that had some small weights on the back, and I figured anything from a John Deere makes good Dead Weight, right? Anyway, I had an extra mule drive laying around, so I made a few modifications to it, and bolted the weights on the front of the Horse. They snap right into the tach o matic, just like the mule drive does. Now, unless I just dump the clutch, the front end stays on the ground. Here are a couple pics, and yes they are from today. We're still gardening down here, although we're expecting temps close to freezing tonight, which is why we put bags over the tomato plants. This garden actually belongs to my good friend Byron, who is also a member here (byrunner). I help out with the equipment needs, and we're also tending it right now, as he is out of the country for a month. Matt

Saturday we got around 8-12" of snow here in western Indiana. The most my little Suburban has ever pushed in one day. Cleared the long circle drive twice plus the neighbors once. Here are a few pics of the little beast after the first run.

I use the d's back blade and fel to clean out my semi well. then a use a bolens 1886 with a heated cab and power angle blade for the parking lot. my buddy chumley in the picture loves helping.

Ditto on the amp gauge. I know it sped up the assembly process, but those connections should have been ring terminals secured to the posts by nuts, not push-on connections.

check the amp meter, If one of the connections go bad it will quit just like that, That happened to my dads c81 last year.

Just went through this on my D-200. The caged bearing is considered to be heavy duty. My axles were not perfect so I opted to go with the caged bearing with the thought the cage would keep the needles in line with the shaft. The uncaged may tend to bind if the needles don't stay inline.

Well I got some time today to work on the loader project. I was able to get Toms skid steer started to dig out the loader that was frozen to the ground. Darn diesels do not like to start when it's this cold. Hear is the loader in the shop Next was to start taking it apart and cutting it in half. I need to remove the center section so the hood can open Cylinders are off and the two short ones will only move in and out about 3". Don't know why, so I will do some investigating on them in my nice warm work shop at home. After every thing was disassembled, I started to mock things up to see how things were going to fit Finished up the front bracket for the support arms Nothing is mounted permeant yet, just clamped and bolted. I need to shorten up the arms and make pockets for the loader to fit into. The list goes on and on, but I'm getting there.

Glad to be part of the team Steve. The 3400 uploaded files I have on Photobucket do have an occasional purpose.

Well that sucks .Keep us posted Kelly...I guess on a lighter note... the JB weld held for 3 years

it will move it for a while,but pushing 5000 lb with a garden tractor WILL break something sooner or later

Exactly correct! This is an 8 pinion differential, but it will work for a demonstration. Unlocked (normal): Locked:

Looks like you have a lot of machine shop tools in your garage. I hope you can determine what the problem is when you try to plow. Everyone on here is really proud of their working Wheel Horses. I think a lot of us take offense when someone has an issue with their horse and we try as much as possible to let it known what we do and how we do it to keep our horses working. We know what these machines can do and love to brag about them!

Ok, will do, thanks again for chiming in, much appreciated RJMcEachern

I'd say for something heavy, you need to be mindful of the tongue weight. I'd be inclined to mount it to the front, but if you distribute the load, say onto the front, mid and rear attachment points, that would be good. Also, I wouldn't pull a trailer that weight unless it was on dead flat ground with or without brakes.

I have moved several trailers. In hindsight I wish I have not tried to move some of the bigger, heavier ones. To long a story to tell, but it end up costing money and time. If you are dead set on doing it then I would build a dolly to put the tongue on. No weight on the tractor. Most definably have a braking system. It only takes a second for a heavy object rolling to get away from you. In reality I would look for a alternative means or different location. Like they say to each his own, good luck.

Hopefully you caught some of those "VIEWS" on your phone to share with your buddies!!!

got the trans down a little more. heres some more pics...... some of the gears have some burrs from grinding the gears, they will need some tidying up and the shift rails might need just a tickle.........

For me, it's my '79 C-101. My Dad bought it new on 12/29/1979 (trading in our old 854) and it has been in the family ever since. I just plowed the driveway with it yesterday, and it brought back a flood of memories. My Dad passed away 10 years ago, and the C-101 is one of my strongest links back to him.

I am in the "It was my Dad's group" my 701, I grew up on that tractor. That tractor and I were made the same year.

I think Gunny hit the nail square on the head. For many of us WH collectors, it's all about sentimental value... having a unique item that keeps us close to family, i.e grand dads, dads, sons (and daughters), and the grand kids. When I was a youngster, I would ride our lawn tractor around on the blacktop in oval circles pretending to one of my heros at the local dirt track races instead of actually mowing grass. He would yell at me and ask me if I was trying to wear out the tires or blow up the engine. My dad passed away 23 years ago but yeah, I also still have to look over my shoulder for my dad when I ride my puller. Still missin' ya, Pop.

I find it kind of neat. Unless I counted wrong, 10 of the replies to the question so far, contained "Grand Dad, Dad, Son or Grandson" somewhere in the body of the reply. Folks often ask me why I get wore out tractors and spend the time to fix them up. Just think, in 10-15 years someone on this forum will re-ask the same question......I wonder what the answer will be then. Hopefully, even then it will contain the same words. If we are lucky, it will be memories about the same tractors we all have now. Sometimes I even try to pop a wheelie on that 857, then look around and make sure Dad didn't see me.......and he lives 120 miles away!

Here is my question What is a CUT?????????????????? Wingrider

I am in the "one I bought new camp" -- It would be my 310-8 with the 37" SD -- It made a WH lover out of me

Same as Jack. The 1991 312-8 that I bought new would be the last one to go. Just look how happy I am in my Avatar pic

The 87 312-8 that I bought new I would guess.

I just plowed all of the roads in my private neighborhood the other day with my 417-8 that has chains and rear weights. The snow was 5 inches deep and fairly heavy, no issues whatsoever with traction or steering. Anyone that has been to my house knows that there are hills everywhere, and steep ones. I know that my tractor is a little bigger than yours but I've also done it with an 854 that is smaller than yours with no issues either. If you have the smooth ribbed tires on the front maybe its time to get some real tires. I've pushed 2 ft. of snow with a Wheel Horse so you are going to have a hard time convincing me that a Wheel Horse can't handle 2 inches...

Something about naming Flat tops! And you guys with the paved driveways make me jealous. I have to plow my neighbor's for free to see what it feels like.

Here are my plans for the winter!

The 314 doing her job

Round Two. I am very impressed how this old horse runs. 8 years ago it was all kinds of trouble, now, its like a new tractor. I'm thankful for tearing into and just starting all over with the wiring , fuel lines, carb , governor and so on. Not to mention all the great info hear. Its 10 degrees. Fired right up , left it warm up, open the throttle and it never misses a beat. Not a single hiccup.

Firing up the 1977 B-100 to get started on the 4" now, 8" to 10" total to come later. Pictures will follow. So, here's the old man all bundled up in his snow suit. The 1977 B-100 has been sitting out all winter, just covered with a tarp. As I have said before, it never fails me. I grabbed the video camera and started to take a video after I started it. Don't you just love the sound of a properly tuned Kohler singing in the snow? View from the drivers seat as I plow snow in 3rd gear.

Also the C 85 has the stronger trans (8 pinion) And I agree it's the better looking style

Here is my GT-14 with LED's. Click for video.

I assume that the pump isn't locked up? I'd attack it with an EZ out. Remove the fender and maybe the wheel so you can get in there nice and straight with the drill. I usually drill the pilot hole with a left hand drill bit in the hope that the bolt will loosen itself as I drill it. Do your best to get the hole centered. Pray and swear a lot while you are doing it.

Here is the first update on the rubber edge that I put on the 5xi plow. It shows minimal wear after plowing for an hour and four driveways. It does not "clean" some spots to the surface but I'm happy with the results - and the price. I still have the steel edge on the other plow if I need it, especially an ice storm.

72 Sno Pup with a 2 cycle Tecky! Marvin with the tall shoot! The spirit of 76 C-160 and Elvis