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I know not a wheelhorse, but he thinks it is and he is in heaven.

Thanks to fellow member Shawn, aka Cutlas3391, I finally got my elusive black hood. I traded my GT-14 for a 1984 C-165. I think that she looks awesome. She is in pretty good shape and just needs a good cleaning, fresh gas and tune up. Shawn is a helluva guy and I just want to thank him again! Thanks bro! My plans are to give her a 10 foot resto; looks fine from 10 feet but not perfect up close. We are talking rattle cans and elbow grease! She will definitely be a worker.

Thanks guys, the Birthday wishes are much appreciated. I didn't do the egg hunt but the Grand daughter kicked some Easter bunny tail. This Birthday is kinda of unique as it also comes with the Easter Holiday as this has only happened once before in 2003 other than that the previous to that would have been 1930. The next time it happens will be 11 years in 2025. After that it will be something like 2087 I doubt if I make that one. Talked with my Mom today and she told me I was born the day before Easter in 1957. 4/20 is a Special day!!!

I give up. Give us a couple of hints Denny.

Please do not take this the wrong way...I have been following some of your threads...I have to say...you have picked the right avatar. Obviously, the right thing to do (so you might make it to 30 years old) is to shut it down before you dismount that horse. That is the right thing to do.

I picked up a nice set of these and everything that goes with them.

Happy Birthday John! Hope you had a great day hunting for birthday eggs.

Got my first black hood today traded a basket case 416-8 for it runs good I would like to see our guys first Meant your guys first

They hold this up when it's not on the tractor, Craig.

C'mon Denny... spill the beans man.

Finally tagged the back of my C-175's steel replacement fender today... used another one of those 30 year old NOS decals that many say "just won't work".

Best wishes from Nan , Ed , and Family.

I thought I logged into the "My Little Pony" website this morning! Had to go back to my Bunn unit and threw another scoop into the filter and start over!

Alright guys to conclude this discussion- I adjusted the chain to a higher notch on the lifting arm so that when raised the deck will be up tight against the stops (so it rides correctly in the up position now). When lowered it can still drop all the way to the ground to ride on the deck wheels. Something is definitely off but it should work just fine. Belts should arrive on Monday so I will install and give it a whirl.

Put my starter that I bought at the "big show" last year on my rj58 today works pretty good..

my c125 is one of my favorites.....

Got to spend a little time on the ranger today....finally got it on all 4's again. Most of my time was in fixing previous mistakes of assembly...had to take the motor off again because I ran the oil drain on the wrong side, and also realized I put the dash on wrong again and its sitting a little sideways, but I think it will be ok..as there is a little play in the hood. Otherwise I basically have to take the whole tractor back apart which I really don't want to do even though I should. Found out my throttle cables don't match which was dissapointing when they came together as a set, so I will order one that will match the choke cable at a different date....anyways as far as good things I did get the belt guard, back wheels, fenders and started running the throttle cables. Here's a updated picture.

Just seen the other pictures and videos of it in action, you are going to have to hire crowd control in June Truly awesome!!,

I totally agreewith you John that she is one bad ass tractor , Really Stunning Tractor , i bed you cant stop looking at her Im Delighted for you that she turned out to be a real eye catcher . Is she going to go to work ?

Had the horse out today for the first mowing of the season and gave it a bath after...couldn't resist freshening her up with some turtle wax I had laying around the garage. just curious if I'm being a little eccentric here. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

The 518-H models for the North American market used the Eaton 700 with manual lift. The export models with E1 and R1 in the model number used the Eaton 1100 with hydraulic lift. Garry

I found it snuggled up to my 603 Special this afternoon... so I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

Don't the "Boys in the Hood" get upset??

Craig....Made my day.

It has been awhile since I have had one so I maybe wrong but isn't the circled item your parking brake?

Wow! I didn't notice the 'fire' at first. That's a cool shot! Nice tractor too!

if the bearing looks ok and wasn't noisy i would just leave it in and clean it..... brake cleaner is a good way..... maybe need to replace the seal depending on how hard the lip on the seal is or any damage... if you need to replace the bearing and/or seal........ bearings are easy enough to press out and replace. use a hydraulic press or a simple long bolt and sockets the right diameter. i pressed the old one out on my 416 rebuild by placing a 3/8 bolt and nut sideways on the inside shoulder of the needle bearing and pressing against the bolt shaft with a hydraulic press to remove it. the bolt was long enough to just slide through the slots in the bore of the pto cone sideways and i un did the nut until it was tight against the bore and the flats of the bolt and nut rested on the sides of the bearing shell..... don't have a pic of removal, but heres how i pressed the needle bearing and seal back in using a long carriage bolt and assorted large sockets and large flat washers........

I did a search for your original post and found it. If I'm reading it correctly you have #12 run from the panel to the outlet the compressor is plugged into. That could be the problem because it should be #10 but then again, your motor won't be running at 22 fla. The start up surge can be a bear though. I'm assuming the unloader on the compressor is working OK? To check the amperage you need the proper meter. It will have jaws that open up and clamp around one wire. They are readily available and one that would suit you isn't too expensive. Can you move the compressor closer to the panel and try it out? With #12 you will have voltage drop and that will cause the amperage to rise, causing more voltage drop, even higher current draws.....it just compounds itself. Something in what you've posted makes me thing there might still be a problem with the compressor. Your voltage sounds OK. 220/230/240 is nominal (across the legs). It's very hard to troubleshoot something like this from afar. The first thing I'd do is get the power feed corrected and then see what happens. If there's still a problem then we go to the next step.

No sign of any moles this AM.

It "may" be a slow death tranny as in it is bypassing after it warms up and may need a rebuild. You've been around the forum and the tractors to know that a bad hydro will lose power after it warms up and will continue to do so gradually until it isn't usable. However there are a few things I would do first. I would drain your oil and remove the filter and replace with a good 10w-30 motor oil or a 10w-30 synthetic. Please make sure the filter you use is for a hydrostatic system and not a motor. Also make sure that your tow valve is closed all the way. (I think the C-145 was a Sundstrand). 25 hours on the oil and filter may be enough to cause issues and if you were using it over the winter hard like many of us this pass winter, I would change it out and then compare.

Welcome to the darkside! Well.....black hood side anyway. Outside of the twin blackhoods, (the C-175 and the Super C), the 16 horse single fills that void under the hood better than anything I've seen short of a Van Guard upgrade. Nice tractor!

I've kinda of taken to these blackhoods too....in fact...I have a question....gonna PM you....

Papa.....nice score. Keep us updated as your going through the motions. Best of luck. Glenn

Like those tires, Jake. Lookin good!

Bob, you are the MASTER of the articulating TRACTOR! That thing is a beast! Awesome work! ~Duke

Got a couple more shots this evening. Hope I don't get put in Dog house doe this but it's one Bad A$$ tractor. I apoligize but I call em' like I see em'!!! paint9.bmp

My first was a C-105: But I also currently have a C-145 and a C-165 that is undergoing somewhat of a restore.

John, That is AWESOME looking!

installed some more parts tonight. heres a few pics......

AWSOME doesn't do it justice, but inquiring minds have to know, are you positive that it's not a HOLDER with some body and paint work? it sure looks like a production machine and I can't wait for a chance to see it in person. I'll say it again AWSOME BUILD

Noise Makers, Chewing Gum, Poison Worms, All that stuff doesn't work. I know cause I've done everything and spent more money than you can shake a stick at. I had 6 of those Sweeney Mole Stakes that give off a shrill buzz. After I seen mole runs within inches of them I figured all the MOLES were doing was dancing! What I found that works is a Nash Mole Trap. I have 6 of them and have used with GREAT results EVERYTIME within 48 hrs or less. You want to know you killed em, using all that other non sense leaves you guessing. I killed 37 last year at different locations and made a few bucks at it too which has kinda taken the sting outta the crap I bought over the years that didn't work. Anyways After I catch em if they aren't dead I reward them by giving them Free swimming & diving lessons by dropping the trap in a 5 gal bucket "O" water! Jeesh I have yet to have one pass my swimming test! Then I hang them on a stick in the front yard so all their friends can see what happens if they show up at The Duke 'O' minium! ~Duke http://youtu.be/_SuqoKt06yg

You are correct, the gauge wheel is adjustable. It is my plow & photos.

I am having trouble posting pics but here is the story of how I got the 875. In 1970 my parents moved out to a semi-rural area and our new neighbor had a Wheel Horse tractor that he used too mow and plow snow and I thought it was the coolest thing. He passed away and the family that moved in got the tractor with the house. The daughter got married and took the tractor with her when she left. Last week I was talking to the son, who still lives there, and he was telling me his sister was moving out of state and she was leaving everything behind and he had to get it out before the new owner took over and he mentioned she still had the Wheel Horse and he was going to scrap it with all the other stuff she left. I told him I would help load stuff up if I could have the tractor and that was fine by him, so for a sore back and a tank of gas I have the tractor I first saw when I was 12 years old.

Bob along with a select few are the ones who have inspired me to build something unique. One thing is for sure, he sets that bar darn high!! I don't think I'll match his build quality and uniqueness, but hopefully have some fun on the way. I can't imagine you EVER wanting to take it apart for painting I'd just want to play..... But then I guess you will want it super shiny for June.

Neil, myself did nothing but supply the pieces. Bob is truly a master at buildng these. This tractor conversation started a few years back at one of the shows were we hang out for a few days. He told me buy some tires we'll build one. He's well, what is he? Artist? Creative? Imaginative? Skilled? Talent? He's every bit of that and a whole lot more words could be used to describe him. Where do you start? I'm the lucky one here. The tractors Bob builds are How do you decribe? I know how I feel about this question but I am going to leave this question open to see what kind of responses I get. I say "Totally Awesome"

Hi everybody! After some days without any new photo. A friend of mine finally finished the vinyl decals and they look great! The last missing part will be placed on completing the license plate and the backlight with the old retro style from sixties.

Got the motor back together today with the help of a friend. Just have to paint it and put it back together the rest of the way. I still haven't ordered tranny parts so that will probably wait until Thursday. Getting really close on this project! Thanks, Jake

One very happy young man there, (and a soon-to-be Red Square member).

Cocopot, love your username, made me looks like you struck gold Have fun on.