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Wife wanted to do the floors again today... so I put some sunblock on the kids and put them out in the back yard to play. Later, while I was gathering them up, I heard some birds causing quite a commotion over head in the trees. Looked up to see one of the wiser of our neighbors had dropped in to watch the show.

Been without a 4 wheel toy for a couple years so I scraped up all my pennies and bought this over the weekend. Its a 1994 with a 5.7v-8 (what else right ?) with a 6 speed manual, and a solid targa top with a leather interior. Its not showroom/mint condition and does have a few nicks and scratches but still looks presentable. The Magnaflow exhaust is a bit loud....or maybe I'm just to old . Now to figure out how to insure it with one teeneage driver in the house and another one just 2 months away from 16!! Probably try for classic car insurance from Hagerty or something along those lines with just the wife and I on the policy. Pics of course; Mike.........

The limited slip differential is the 10-pinion which is a little weaker than the 414-8's 8-pinion differential..if the brake drum is mounted close to the front of the tans than it will be a direct swap..Drive pulley's are the same diameter.One may be the cast iron stlye and one may be the stamped steel style but are the same diameter...if you have the older style trans all you need to do is swap the brake rod that somes from the clutch pivot arm or brake pedal arm...The only transmissions that had different bolt pattern were the 4 speeds used in the 953-1054's so the so the bolt holes in both transmissions are the same.

OK, but... there are nicer examples out there.

The "restraint" you have Bob is incredible. That is an excellent looking horse...and the story behind it...it would look great in Florida. Better yet...when are you moving back up here?? Think about it...Florida will be under water in 10 years....why go back??

Don't you know Dino... there is a limit to how much enthusiasm you can have here.

Thanks for getting in here Mike...I know the insides...but the outsides can be out of my expertise sometimes. Thanks for that information on the bolt patterns...that is always in the back of my mind when someone tries to do something like this.

you guys are probably getting sick of pics of this one, but i don't care! i took it out in the sun for some seat time and pics this afternoon. this drives the best of any one I've ever had, the jd front axle/spindles and vredestein 5 ribs is an awesome combination. almost no effort at all to steer and very smooth. actually the tractor is a very nice driver overall and i can't wait to get back on it again......

The restraint was entirely 'fear of wife' induced. She left with the boys shortly after I went over there. After the long conversation I was back here typing the post. I told her about it, showed her the pictures and she said I should buy it. I'll never get women figured out. I posted it for the neighbor at $800. I won't pay that for it due to the current condition. I'm thinking maybe $400 and some of that is due to sentimental value. It will fit in the bed of my Ranger with the deck standing up next to it. The guy and his wife are really nice and have done a lot for the kids here since I'm not around. In fairness to them I want to see what happens with the ad and later this week, if there's no activity, I may discuss it with him. Oh yea, about 5 miles from here as we were arriving yesterday my wife spotted a house with 10 acres for sale. Just maybe...............................

Bring it home Bob...........Bring it home........

That looks like a 4831 to me. If so it is a 1968 Commando 8, 4 speed, Kohler K181S-30108D. Nice little tractors.

There's a gate on the east and west sides already. It's just that Dino's have a problem crossing bridges and don't care much for swimming. As far as chances at Iowa, it will happen this year, I think. Yup, it's been verified Nov. 15th. We will see who's got what to say after the Battle of the Mississippi is over. Maybe that's the game we will see, yet to be seen!

Yeah, I almost cried the first time I saw it unveiled. Now there's a reality show! Just need to get you and half dozen other of our Master Restorers together. Then hijack a deserving members tractor.

It's probably next your flashlight. And that leak could explain a lot.

A couple of things are involved here...depending on the year of your Raider. It should bolt right on, but measure the distance between the 4 mounting bolts where it bolts to the frame...if they are the same, it will bolt on. The 1968 and 1969 Raiders have the brake drum mounted on the 11/44 gear (the shaft comes out the hole closest to the axle). The 1970,1971,1972 Raiders and your 414-8 have the brake drum mounted on the cluster gear shaft (the next hole toward the front of the trans). You will have to mess with the brake linkage in both horses if you have 1 of the older Raiders. If you have 1 of the newer Raiders, it should be a straight swap...if the mounting holes line up.

Here are some pics of the Wheel Horse Orchard 12 that was mentioned in the shout box... Pretty nicely done modification.

actually though, "Posi " is a name General Motors used for some of their axles that were like a limited slip. but without getting into that debate, I knew what GENO was refering to. A limited slip unidrive transmission that was equiped on some wheel horses. Stevasaures just did a rebuild thread on one of these.....Check it out

Here it is as promised.......

This is my inexpensive GT14. ($20) The previous owner had a K301A motor mounted on it and that just wasn't going to work! He gave me this K301S and I installed it. I don't have any history on this motor so I didn't know what to expect. First attempt to fire it up with carb cleaner was a success! Looked like Westley's garage on "Last of the Summer Wine". Smoke rollin out the door! That was yesterday. This morning I put somemore parts on the motor and tried to start it with the temporary fuel cell. Would not start, no fuel to the carb. Removed the fuel pump and disassembled. I never saw so much rust in such a small space. (sorry, no pic of that) Wash it in the sink, reassembled and installed. Restart? YES! It runs on it's own . Even took it for a ride around the yard. Not too good up hills but the belt is way too long and slips. OK ... it's back to the garage. Here's the pics.

Found the unusual find here in UK . The 854 are extremely rare here in UK ,in fact all round hoods are rare in UK . This little guy has been modified by attaching running boards from a 70's tractor . The running boards look like they were added a good few years ago , maybe as far back as the 70's . This tractor was apparently used to pull light aircraft around an airfield. There were 6 tractors bought to do this job & this little dude is no 4 . Sadly when I picked the tractor up is was minus a hood so I just placed the hood from my 653 , so I am now looking for a hood for an 854 should anyone have a good spare that they would like to sell & ship to UK.

Very cool pics....of the tractors and of course your neighbor!

Cool pics! Just don't park one of your machines directly under the wise 'ol owl! I can always tell where they have been perching in the woods out back by the big mess they leave behind....if ya know what I mean. Mike.........

This is a '68 Commando Eight.

I have one of those and it's the sweetest running tractor I have. I thought they were only made in 1972. It has all the Commando looks from decals to the correct hood, the tach-a-matic in the front, the short frame and it has the right (small) wheels on the rear but I think the fronts are wrong (too big). You can put the larger wheels on the back as they look better but the hole for the hub in the wheel will be larger than the hub extension on hub flange. Still looks good and most people don't notice.

A little more done this afternoon .... removed fenders and washed. I really think the belt is toooooo long. But the spring on the tension pulley is wrong too. And the holes for the shafts are worn ... really big! And there's only 2 bolts attaching the transaxle to the frame. 2 bolts must have been too difficult for someone to put in. Here's pics...... TOTAL investment so far $20.00

I hope Illinois gets to play Maryland a least 6 times this year. Is there still a gate to get into Iowa...we could use a few games with them also.

crop circles

Just another thought...are you sure the "limited slip" is working in the Raider transmission??

If you want to know what the tractor started out life as get the model# off this tag. Mike............

Excellent...just check the mounting bolts. I'm not sure if the input pulleys are the same size on both of your horses, but the frames are the same length and the Kohler 12 and 14 are the same block. You may have to swap the belt guards or do something like that if the pulleys are different diameters.

Hahahaha ok I won't

My Raider is a 1970 model. My brake drum is toward the front and lower than the other hole that looks like it has a plug in it.

This one is coming too!

Never sell your Horse unless you have at least 10 others.

Wonder what the helmet that protects the driver from those low hanging limbs looks like ? I'd need a to drop me in the seat. .

That is entirely too cool!!

Some pics from the show this am! My 1958 RJ: 1946 Gibson: 1964 John Deere 110 and #80 cart:

Nice score ,for on your side of the pond.... ...

We used to have our annual family picnic in Oregon, up by the big Black Hawk statue. Dad bought himself a big ol Simplicity ,he was having troubles getting on/off the little ol 607. You can bet that that ol sarge will over to check on his baby and to make sure she is taken care of! lol

looks like a nice close one for you Lane, have a nice day there!

If that King had dual tranny's A turtle can out run it in low/low

Steve- Mine is sort of a custom design. I am having footing poured first then the foundation which will be higher up front and then a slab. I plan on putting a good bit of drainage around the entire foundation and pipe it off into the woods.

club THANK YOU for the warm welcome. how do i become a supporter? thank you boomer

Will I could haul the material with a Dodge and Ford attached to the back of the trailer too. I did a little tuner upgrade on it... Running over 800 ft lbs of torque now....

Got the seat recovered last night. As I said earlier, I sent the old covers and pans to our vender Dave Burley (Funengineer), and he provided me with these excellent quality covers. These are not just slip-over covers, but actually get glued to the internal pans of the seat. I think they look great. Thanks Dave!

Once I have posted the video on FB, what is the process to link it into RS?

Got them, and snow tires too!