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The local paper had an Auction Listing for a property about 10 miles from me, with a bunch of tractors and attachments for sale. The auction was happening about a mile from a steel supplier I was visiting this afternoon, and I noticed there was a 1056 and an 856 listed. So I call in and take a look, the 1056 is a little ratty, but turns over freely, has a really good seat, a solid 42" deck but missing the starter generator guard. All in all, pretty much meets all the criteria of the ones I drag home. The 856 is a reasonably tidy little tractor. Complete, with a deck, a new battery and obviously has cut some grass recently. I figure that the 856 will sell pretty easily, the 1056 might go pretty cheaply. So I leave, intending to come back when the auction starts. But its a nice day, I have a bunch of stuff to do at home, I am finally down to 10 tractors in the shed, and why the hell do I need another one? So I go home, drink some cold beer, and feel really good about walking away from two tractors I wouldnt have walked away from before. Maybe I am not a horse-a-holic anymore?

I moved everything out to clean the garage today so I circled some of my collection for a quick pic.

Running out of space in the garage (yes, need a shed). Dad's B-80 is retired from chores, just taking it out to run around. garage dolly's are big buck and over kill, as I'm not pushing around a car. Got these dolly's from Harbor Fright. were on sale at $9.00 a piece with Gold Customer (not sure how I got that ranking) coupon. limit 4. I did lube them up with bearing grease and removed the deck and bungeed it against the wall. I wouldn't try this with a heavy D or such. Better than a Hover Round!

I think those 2 Wheel Horses sold as a package deal for $50....

It's a 1998 314-8 with 957 hrs. One owner, bought on 10/14/98 for $4171.93. She is beautiful! It came with all the receipts and original paperwork, including the paperwork for the 42" RD bought on 7/28/12 for $1402.92! I really lucked out with this one. It showed up at my local dealer about 20 minutes before I got there. I am really surprised at how quiet the Command is. Are the Commands as good (or almost) as the old cast kohlers? Any things that I should be on the lookout regarding the engine? The tractor runs very well, no smoke from the motor, and looks real nice. Oil change, tranny change, and tune up is on tap for tomorrow. Something that I need to address is the steering is skipping teeth when I crank her hard to the left. Other than tightening the nut with the cotter pin thru it, is there another way to remedy this? Almost forgot to ask: is there an easy way to access the eye bolt on the middle rock shaft? When I lift the deck there is about a half inch between the rubbers on the deck and the frame. Also the front wheel on the deck barely lift of the ground. I am thinking that the eye bolt needs to be adjusted.

remove the valve core, blow up the tube, let it go flat, install it in the tire with the tire halfway on the rim and fish the valve stem thru the hole and hold in place with a valve tool or a metal truck tire extension, finish installing the tire, if you are using a valve tool you will have ti remove it ti air up the tube, at this point I get out my old school chicken pliers, with the bent tips and plastic insulated tips for pulling sparkplug wires and use them to hold the valve stem without damaging it while air up the tire, while still holding the valve stem let the tube deflate and relax and then reinflate and deflate a second time so the tube can get comfortable in the tire then install the valve stem and inflate to pressure. I know it's a lot of screwing around but it will give you the best tube life

That's not your fence ??? That drives me nuts when people put up stockade fences b a c k w a r d s . Nice collection though .

Pretty cool idea, and great minds behind this. I can't make this years show, but perhaps can catch some of the show in this manner.

These pics crack me up! I took them out of a couple of brochures I have: "Hey honey, How's my garden coming?" Hey honey, Are those mulch bags heavy?"

Denny, copies of those pages should be posted in the Memorabilia Section...check it out. Very cool. Notice, the guys are not wearing ties in these photos...kind of time dates it. Makes you wonder what they would be wearing now in the pamphlet.

This is a 1952 Wolverine Wagemaker 14 ft boat. It spent most of it's life on lake Michigan then the original owner's nephew brought it back to the Scranton PA area where he used it for a few years then sold it to his neighbor who basically stored it in his garage for 10 years and never took it out. It came with the original 25hp Johnson with a rare electric start motor that runs great but needed the typical water pump, coils, condensor, carb clean etc. I have to thank my pal Kenb for "locating" this one for me. He was going to buy it but knew I was interested so we worked out a deal where I bought this one and he bought my Duratec. Ken also helped get this motor running and did the water pump. He gave me some tips on what paint to use etc. You are the man Ken!

Google is your best friend. https://www.google.com/search?q=tire+tube+puller&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=RyeRU-LVL82ZqAb464HIDA&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&biw=1280&bih=887

A couple of you wanted to see my first car I got when I was 15 (I am 41 now)... I did not have any recent pics until today. I did some heavy duty spring cleaning in the garage this morning and had it out for a little ride. I had the truck out too so thought a few pics were in order...

Anyone have recommendations for lodging at the Big Show? Am seriously thinking of going, really want to get out of Indiana for a few days. Kinda wanting to go on the cheap, but don't feel like camping. Am also considering a side trip to Gettysburg on Sunday.

Found this 414-8 suffering out in the weather with the hood up and no rear rubber. Stopped knocked and wrote a check, ran home got trailer. Worked on her for about 30 minutes and threw on some rubber. Then yes I mowed the yard. Im still not sure what was wrong with her, I threw on a push button to start it. Not a good idea I know but well I just had to see her run. I gave $250 for her she runs and mowed decent. Also put on a new choke cable the old one was rusted up and frozen. More pictures

Over Memorial Day weekend, I took a road trip into Iowa with my Dad and we had a blast. We visited relatives, ate too many pieces of pie, and brought home a nice tractor. The trip had been on our radar for over a year and we finally achieved mission accomplished. This week, I dissembled the tractor and the engine, and I found two parts that I need to locate. First, the camshaft on the k161 is in two pieces and one rear hub is cracked. Before I replace the camshaft, I was wondering if old age was the culprit or if I need to give attention to another matter that might have caused the camshaft to fail? I know about enough of rebuilding a kohler to get me in trouble. If someone would have these parts for sale, I am interested. Also, I do have a square wheel horse seat and I was wondering if a 753 originally had a square seat? Thanks, Scott

Thst's a nice find! Easiest access to the rockshaft and lift linkage is by removing the black panels between your legs. I would get rid of the machine screws holding the panels on, and replace them with stainless button head bolts. They dont rust, look great, and won't strip. P.S. I sure miss Dave Bolland. Gotta love a guy whose nickname is "The Rat"!

I wouldn't have it any other way Martin! By the way, your the first person I've ever seen polish galvanized pipe! Thats just going to far! Matt

Well, he might listen if the Mrs calls.

Yeah...I have 2 more horse heads but they have a very large (5") base. Not sure what I can use as a spacer for these. Photo...

Ok. Who gets to stain that fence side?

Code??? In Pawnee? My brother's the mayor, think I should call him and raise heck?

Being able to roll stuff around the garage is paramount here too . I keep my sled like this during the summer while she's sleeping . Price was right too . Cart = free ( someone threw it away ) 3 square tube stands welded up at home .

.. I thought code says the nice side is supposed to face out?

I'm staying at the President's Inn in Gettysburg Thurs and Fri nights. Easy to get to and about a 20 min. ride from the show. There is a nice diner in G- burg as well called the Lincoln Diner. Good food and cheap

That fence is the best kind, Craig..... Free!!!....... The neighbors on two sides have put them up, just need the lady that lives south of us to do the same.

I've got several of those too... I put my tiller to be able to roll it around and in/out of it's storage spot under some shelves. Just put two under while it's raised, unhook and roll away. Makes it nicer for realigning when you hook it back up too. Keep an eye on coupons... every other month or so they're on sale for $7.99. They have a larger one too for a few more dollars. I picked them up on the reasoning that four swivel casters and the 15 minutes to make each one is worth more than $7.99!!

Looks very nice indeed Denny... I'm thinking about upgrading my collection with a fence too.

Duh! That's right, no points. I tend to look at all Kohlers as K series engines.

What? you guys don't have a white belt? Probably don't have a double knit leisure suit either.

Time is Money!

Ran across a fellow that had these implements and made a deal. The disc is probably the only item I will use. I think these are for a SEARS garden tractor.

Don't forget the "What's in your mirror" thread Kevin. +in +your +mirror

Nice find. want to part with the disc don't think it will cut real well unless you run it in reverse

Thank you for all the info......I am not sure if any part of this thing is good! but i refuse to let it go for scrap so it will eventually be put back together. I will post some pics at some point. The hood has been repaired by po and i am missing the gear shift so far. no front tires and a couple extra pieces welded to the frame. it wont be a perfect show horse but will look good in my yard!! Thanks again

They are funny, Mike.... Wonder if Steve still has his white belt? You know he had one.

Try a head gasket, and make sure the head is flat/true, the magnums don't have points, so nothing to deal with there, but tweak the carb settings, unless it has the non adjustable waloro on it, some are adjustable, I myself put caters on if it's a keeper, check to see if the throttle shaft has lots of play in it, walboros have a seal in the top and when bad will not run right and can loose power

About the time I started feeling cured, Grandsons! We how have a Wheel Horse Addiction (WHA) epidemic! Oh Deere! PS. Terry's decals look great on my last find a '90 520-8 too!

You're in my prayers Kiwi.

Pull the plug on a cylinder,do a regular compression test,then put a squirt of oil in. I recommend marvel mystery oil. And do the test again. If the compression goes up you have a ring issue. If not it's a valve issue. Repeat on other cylinder. Hope this helps

Update to my original post. Well it's been two weeks since I swapped out the 42" RD deck and put on the 48" SD deck. I couple of observations. The extra cutting width is obvious, get done mowing 3 +/- acres a bit quicker. I notice absolutely no bogging down of the 12 hp kohler, my initial concern. Two things I do not like, the side discharge on the right side means I cannot get as tight to trees as I'm used to. The deck creates a whole new "vortex" of clippings that end up on top of the deck, the foot rests and me that did not happen with the RD deck. Neither a deal breaker as the added width is nice. All in all though this is one tough little grass cutting machine. It goes over and through wet places on my land that my JD 400 had to wait until the fourth of July to get to.

Well I got the rear fender mount made.I used the old seat mounting frame section and cut it to the inner profile of the blade.I cut it to where the blade will rest on it and will be welded to it eventually.Also got the jackshaft mount finished and tacked on.My keyed shaft will only be a little longer than where it sticks out the pulley.Waiting on the man in brown. I will have two idlers holding the belt below the floor and the engine to jackshaft belt will have the release pulley for movement.The rear belt will be under tension at all times. More to come..........

...or worse.

This should be better or at least as good as watching paint dry. I just hope I don't get caught picking my nose!!!

John, I can trash a hood for you...just let me know which one and what model!

Had to use the horse to haul the trailer with the 49 motor and tranny!!

Last project of 2012