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Hope this is the place to share this. finally edited some video of the day I let My Grandkids take the Lawn Ranger for a ride on the north lot. Brought back the memories of my first solo. It made their summer.

Worked on the 520H I purchased yesterday as it was missing pretty bad. Last night I thought I had a bas head gasket on the rear cylinder, however I took a good look at it this morning and seen some blow by around the rear intake manifold. Took the muffler and tin off to get to it and removed the manifold to find the gasket was shot. Installed a new intake manifold gasket and presto, problem solved. Mowed my lawn and clean her up a bit. I had two others out playing so I took a picture of the three I had out today. 520H, 520H and a 418A. My other 520H didn't get to play today, she's getting ready for surgery.

Using the words "Indiana" and "defense" in the same sentence is an Oxy-Moran. Ya, Squonk...and if I had luck in this hand and $#it in the other...and I clapped them together...I'd be having a doughnut by now.

AJ's probably right but if Notre Dame keeps playing like they did last night they likely will be battered and bruised before their next Big 10 match up. I think the biggest shocker to me was how the Indiana defense handed Bowling Green the last minute win. With my uncanny lack of skills in picking football winners I better enjoy what will probably be my only week for bragging rights.

Brought home 520H #3 yesterday. I must have a hole in my head for bringing home another Wheel Horse. I think this makes 27 total now and I cant stop looking. Anyhow I went to an estate sale yesterday and found this 1989 520H with a 48" deck, plow, chains, wheel weights, mid mount grader, tiller and a pull behind spreader. Needless to say it found it's way on my trailer and to it's new home. It was running rough and initially I was thinking that it might be running on one cylinder. I sprayed a little water, from a squirt bottle on the cylinders with the engine running and got steam from each one. So I determined she's running on two. Then I sprayed a bit of starting fluid on the front cylinder and nothing changed, so I sprayed some on the back cylinder and she smoothed right out for a moment, so today I get to replace a head gasket. All in all it's in pretty good shape and should make an awesome snow removal tool this winter. It came with 4 really nice hub caps that should look really nice on one of my Suburban's or RJ's. My goal is to have a 520 for mowing, one for snow blowing and one for snow plowing without having to change attachments or maybe my goal is just having one more to tinker with who knows. Like I said---hole in the head.

I'm a B1G fan but I'm also a realist. This conference is not going to get better with games like Ohio State vs. Kent State. The Big Ten needs to start playing the better SEC teams and beating them to get some respect.It's that simple. I don't know what genius thought up B1G vs. MAC but he should have been strung up by the short hairs for that idea. Talk about a deliberate weakening of the conference. :*****: Ok, climbing off my now. P.S. I don't agree with everything Rob says..

You Purdont! :lol:

I use brake cleaner. Same material on the clutch as rear brakes.

I had a good experience with Fastenal also. I was approached to help ship a Snapper push mower for a gentleman outside McLean, VA. I packaged it in a box and strapped it to a pallet. It cost the guy $90 for Fastenal to ship it from Gaylord, MI. It was an easy process and I will consider using Fastenal again.

My L-107 cost $479.35....in 1967..., still working Plugged the amount into an inflation calculator. It would now cost $3,419.32

And a little more done today. I had to do some work for my Dad this weekend so garage time was really tight.

Very doubtful!!! So how's Northwestern doing this year Steve? Boom-shak-a-laka, botta bing!! I bet that is one timeout that Kirk Ferentz called that he Wished he wouldn't have, :03 left, he called timeout a split second before the kick, trying to ice the kicker well he got the timeout and the kick went wide left, second attempt he put it thru %&$#@@##$$$%%% I don't know exactly what I said but it wasn't good

Don't bring it.....lol Glenn

As promised, all my Horses lined up at home waiting for drivers for our towns 155th birthday. Left to right: 654, Work Horse 700, 875, B-80, B-100, Raider 12, GT-14, C-160, D-200 Some implements: Waiting for the parade to start: 1st place trophy for Agriculture entry:

No braggin' that week was terrible! John, this is why I absolutely loath Iowa! I root for them and they disappoint me each time I pick them! < Not going where this went last year, but . Indiana and BG was a toss up, the second hand was on the 12 when I looked up, so I had to toss a coin.... Heads, I lost!

Yes, hydros need to be ran at full throttle and speed adjusted with the motion control lever.

If its the GT-1100, GT-1142, GT1600 or a GT-1642 its an 8 speed. The only WorkHorse hydro's were the GT-1800 and GT1848. Mike..............

You can try the Seafoam treatment. It is probably some debris in the carb as I have had it happen to me exactly as you wrote it. Take the top off the carb and remove the float and clean the bowel out as best you can then spray out all the orifices with Seafoam. I have even left Seafoam in the carb for an overnight then blasted it again before putting everything back together. It will make a difference!

Last weekend I sold the 108-5 rear engine rider and got a classic. I found a complete, running and mowing 655 on CL. The deck needed to be attached and it was missing the belt to the mower deck. Got a replacement battery tray with the connecting bar. Do I leave it as-is, or do I do a restore? I'm so happy! Greg

Happiness is... a mirror full of rainy daze and sunshine.

Your GT 14 should have a Sundstrand 90-2062 hydro. My C models have 90-1136, 90-1140, or 90-2046 hydros. So I am not familiar with yours, but mine all have been converted from transmission fluid to 30wt motor oil. If yours has transmission fluid (RED) now I would stay with that. If it has oil (TAN) now stay with 30WT oil. There is only one lubricant for the axle and tranny. They share the same oil or fluid. The TOW VALVES on mine are on the left side. One is petcock type 1/4 turn valve under the flip up seat on top left. The other one is a slotted screw one turn CCW to open valve behind the left foot rest on the left front of the hydro. I'm sure a member familiar with your 90-2062 hydro will help out.

I added a new category to my website. "SPECIAL SALES EVENT" All items listed in that category are deeply discounted by 40% the items will be changed randomly so check back often if you do not see the kit you need as it may go on Sale from time to time. Right now I have some of the 300 400 and 500 series tractor kits on sale As always the paid forum supporters who have registered on my site and provided their RedSquare username will see Forum support prices on all tractor kits and many other items. Items in the SALES EVENT CATEGORY Will not be subject to the RedSquare Forum support discount. If you are not currently a Forum supporter, this would be a good time to become one. If you are contemplating freshening up your tractors decals this winter and are a supporter please make sure you are registered on my site to take advantage of the savings as well as all the other Support Group benefits on our forum. Thank you

Thanks for the info!

Yes I hear ya. I have a blower and cab on one of the c120's just waiting. I also have a blade on the 856 and a Suburban 401 with a blade for the side walks. My leaves have been falling for a couple weeks now and we never seen 50 yesterday. Ole lady winter will be early this year

That is so cool, don't know how I missed this thread earlier.

John, best of luck. YOU FORGOT something very very very important. PICTURES,,,,,, we live for them around here. Glenn

Ugh ... I just hate when people do not follow correct upkeep on their tractors ... That HAS to be the original filter and I'm betting the fluid is too ... Looking forward to putting it back together and putting it to work...finally!

The Buckeye Wheel Horse Collector Club will be having a meeting Saturday Sept. 20th at 1pm at the Lagrange Engine Show in Wellington Ohio. We will be there Thursday, Friday, & Saturday. If you want to sign up or pickup your membership card stop by & see us. We usually set up in back by the fence. That's where the meeting will be held also.

Glenn, my thoughts EXACTLY!..... If the engine can stay in place, and the head can be cleaned, then why pull and reinstall, the engine? Just me but there has to be a much simplier way!!!! Rob

So after about a $100.00 trip to home depot we are now ready to start bolting her back together..

The Big Ten would have looked more like a contender if they weren't 1 and 3 against the Pac 12...not to mention what the Mac has done to them this year. Basically, each of the power conferences has their 1st 4 games to show where their conference kind of ranks. After that, we are just playing ourselves...and that does not really prove anything. After 3 weeks, the conference has played 37 games...one was a conference game...so figure 36 games. The Big Ten has 23 wins and 13 losses...and correct me if I am wrong...and not 1 win against a ranked opponent. It makes for a great pool...trying to pick these games...but quite honestly...this conference sucks this year and the last few years. There is no real front runner...Michigan St. is probably the best in the conference, and Wisconsin a close second. Next week has 13 non-conference games...they are going to be hard to pick because of what is going on. I think Ohio St. has a bye.

I mentioned something in the Unveil - chicken plucker thread.... America is built on dreams.... When people are against someone, or something, I think that adds additional "energy" for the person, place, ect.... Why do I say this.... Rutgers is a dream right now.... Yes, doing very well, in the B1G Conference. But keep in mind, if they are for real, then at the end of the season, they will be a contender for a top Bowl Game... Also remember that just because you have a great season, it does not make a great consistent team..... Need I mention The Herd, The Broncos (Boise State), NDSU (North Dakota State) who by the way SMOKED Iowa State in with their first game, NIU. And so on.... My point, I will root for an underdog every day of the week! If that underdog makes it to the top, I want to see a repeat next season. The B1G Conference has got to understand, and I am sure they do, they need to build consistency within the conference. I could care less right now if Michigan, Iowa, Ohio State, Maryland, ect... wins each year. It is the FACT that they need to start WINNING! I am talking about the BCS Bowl Games, BCS Titles, or even top 5 Bowl games each year. Making the conference something to be respected. I am sick and tired of my SEC friends always rubbing my face in the fact that we do not win consistently. The B1G conference is considered as the "maybe" conference. Maybe they will show up, maybe they won't.... This comes from individuals who get to sit around tables and talk to the coaches about the conferences each year.... How do you think the B1G Conference will do is always a question... Unfortunately their remarks are rhetorical and "matter of fact" maybe they will, maybe they won't, we'll just have to wait and see about 1/2 way through the season.. And the conversations turn to PAC 12, SEC. Even the dang Ivy League conference get's more attention than we do..... Ranting, I know, but if you do not know, now you do.... As much as I hate to admit this, SEC has the market cornered with this... Look what Conference has dominated the last 20 years. Not a team, I am talking conference,,,,,, When the B1G can do that consistently, then we will finally gain the respect we all would like to see. I will always be rooting for The Ohio State Buckeyes, but they need to develop, what was done in the south! I call it like I see it... When the B1G finally wins consistently, then I will truly have something to CHEER about! So, go B1G Conference and SOMEONE WIN PLEASE!!!!!! Rob

oh I have forgot to tell you my points! 31.5 from 35 in the maschine shop,4 from 5 in presentation an 14.5 from 20 in the writing part(devloppment,writing a service manual and the drawings) after all 50/60 points.I m a bit angry because it's not the best Nummer out of my classes ( I m the 3rd the other two had 52)because my USB stick broke down and I can 't redraw all the drawin perfektly in time sou I have lost 4 pointsof 10... Tomorrow I will have a second-chance exam in math(stupid teacher). I hope I will pass and I can go to the Universety. Jeff

Some yellow tape roping off the area should help or at least alert the parents.

WEEK # 3 RESULTS THE WINNING TEAMS WERE BOWLING GREEN, OHIO ST., W. VIRGINIA, IOWA ST., MICHIGAN, WASHINGTON, TCU, NOTRE DAME, PENN ST., NEBRASKA 8 WINS AND 2 LOSSES.....AND BRAGGING RIGHTS FOR THE WEEK...RACINBOB, RMCIII :) 7 WINS AND 3 LOSSES.....STEVASAURUS, SQUONK, THANATOS, BITTEN, HORSEFIXER, JACKHAMMER 6 WINS AND 4 LOSSES.....JIMD, BRRLY1, HODGE71 BK-SCOUTER AND PAPAGLIDE DID NOT PICK THIS WEEK TOTALS AFTER 3 WEEKS (37 games) 30 WINS AND 7 LOSSES....THE MAN STILL ON TOP...HODGE71 29 WINS AND 8 LOSSES....RMCIII, RACINBOB 28 WINS AND 9 LOSSES....STEVASAURUS, SQUONK, THANATOS, HORSEFIXER 26 WINS AND 11 LOSSES...JIMD, JACKHAMMER, BRRLY1 25 WINS AND 12 LOSSES...BITTEN

James I have had 5 different Wheel Horse tractors. the first being a 68 Lawn Ranger. I paid $100 for it and mowed the old abandond lot next to the shop with it for 3 summers till the transplanted briggs finally gave out. More than my 520 or 416 or c-160, the little Lawn Ranger is the tractor I enjoyed the most. I passed my little ranger on to a good Wheel horse buddy who has too many tractors and not enough time. there will come a day when he will have the time and he will bring the little ranger back to its glory. here is a little video I shared a few years back.

Removing an engine from any tractor is usually fairly easy. First and foremost, take pictures each step along the way. If you have not done this before the major confusion arises when you start to put it back together and have several wires that must go to the right connectors. Good photos will eliminate getting them on the wrong post. You will most likely have to remove some of the tin that covers the engine to disconnect some of the wiring. Again take photos. Even though it looks simple it is sometimes confusing trying to figure out the right angle a tin goes on an engine. Typically on a twin cylinder the engine will weigh about 90 lbs. Most folks can handle this amount of weight. If you do not have a work bench to sit the engine, you can simply leave it on the frame in most cases and turn it to the position you need to work on it. I have a metal dolly I put mine on so I can take it out of the garage and give it a good degreasing with a power washer. Make sure you cover the carburetor with a plastic bag and rubber band to keep the water out. As long as there is no power on the electronics, and they are completely dry before you hook them back up, they won't be hurt by the water or cleaning solution if rinsed properly. Evan the newest novice can do these things with a rudimentary amount of tools so go at it. If you get into trouble there is enough experience on this forum to get you back on track. Remember a lot of photographs are your best friend. I use my cell phone in the shop then download them into my computer.

Could always repower a Li'l Red tractor with that . Then She could ride.

Yeh, well, ok, the Hawkeyes lost but they surely didn't stumble near as bad as what the name of the university to the east of us? Moline U. was that it or was it the Polo Bears? It just seems to escape me? Maybe I should get the gates locked. What was the score at halftime? For those who didn't watch or listen it was 35 - 5. So you want to talk Roadblocks? You definitely ran into one!!!! Win or lose, No matter who they play I will always love my Iowa Hawkeyes!!!!

Just bought one a few days ago for 150, not running, rusted up pretty we'll, but with a power washer and oil it looks beautiful. It's all original and I wouldn't sell it for all the money in the world:)

Not an expert on this, but I have a GT-14 and a D-200. Each one has the 3 pt lift and although each one is a little different, I think with some fabrication it will work. Good luck and keep us posted with the progress.

Thanks for all the positive comments. All the drivers were family and after we got back home they all wanted to enter the herd in a parade in a neighboring community in 2 weeks! I told them...........maybe, but I was going to need a little more help getting all 9 moved to the next parade. My brother pipes up and said his boss has several trailers, and we could get all 9 on 1 trailer! We will see how this plays out!

Should be more than that. Problem is likely the pump or lack of arm movement from something internal. Do you have another tractor that you can switch the pump from?

You never said why you are having trouble with the engine. What was wrong with it that made you tear it down. Was it burning oil? Making noises? Were the rings stuck to the piston? If the bore is smooth and not scored I would hone it and put a new set of rings in it. Don't worry about dings in the side of the piston. If the rings can seal properly the dings won't make any difference. If there is what looks like a burn line leading to the exhaust valve then the engine was probably running lean. That's probably a carburetor problem.

Just got home from the Mentone show. Had a great time. Enjoy talking to everyone and I bought lots of stuff. Really love the moldboard plow I picked up it will look great on the back of my tractors. Can't decide which one it looks the best on. Also enjoyed that "Chops Fire Pit". That is some good BBQ.

LUCAS... in the verry bottom of my list. Here are some good and popular engine oil. They all meet OEM minimum requirements, and some are exceeding them. Witch is the best of the best ? It's hard to tell because it always depend on the way you are using the equipments, the temperature conditions and the kind of environment you are driving in. There are 3 synthetic groups; - Group V (Ester base) true 100% synthetic, - Group IV (PAO "Polyalphaolefine") true 100% synthetic, - Group III (Hydro-cracked mineral oil) 100% synthetized mineral oil. True 100% synthetic oils Prolab : 100% synthetic, Groups IV/V PAO/Ester blend base, 2000ppm Zinc Amsoil : 100% synthetic, Groupe IV PAO base, 2000ppm Zinc Red Line : 100% synthetic, Groupe V Ester base, 1000ppm Zinc 100% Synthetized mineral base oils Castrol : Hydro-cracked synthetic, Group III mineral base, 1300ppm Zinc Mobil 1: Hydro-cracked synthetic, Group III mineral base, 1300ppm Zinc Royal Purple : Hydro-cracked synthetic, Group III mineral base, 1000 ppm Zinc Valvoline : Hydro-cracked synthetic, Group III mineral base, 900ppm Zinc LUCAS: Hydro-cracked synthetic, Group III mineral base, 900ppm Zinc Engine oil is sensitive to so much things; idle vs. high speed, heat vs. cold, humidity vs. dryness, altitude vs. sea level. An engine wears at a certain rate - sometimes slow, sometimes fast. The rate at which this wear occurs can indeed be influenced by lubrication in many ways. In certain exceptional cases, wear can be nearly held in check. Nurture your oil and you nurture your engine. After all, what comes in more regular contact with the engine’s critical frictional surfaces than the lubricant that bathes them? Of course there are those fortunate few who can afford the best of everything. They are surrounded by all the high-quality possessions of a life of luxury. As such, they would not settle for anything short of the best for their equipments and accessories, including the best motor oil and the best filter. However, when it comes to lubrication, the best is indeed a foggy concept - after all, don’t most of the major suppliers of lubricant claim to have premium products that are the best? What defines the best? Cost? Aggressive advertising? Many enthusiasts peoples are totally preoccupied with the love affair they have with their equipments. They belong to clubs, hang out at garages and auto parts stores, have an extensive collection of tools, and of course take great pride in talking about the specific motor oil they use. Their lubrication decisions are often rooted in tradition, loyalty and the habits they have formed. A surprising large number of us are controlled by fear of criticism and embarrassment. We want to know what everyone else is doing so that we can go with the flow. If our father, brother, sister and best friend all use a conventional Brand X motor oil, we wouldn’t dare consider anything else. After all, we can’t be criticized if we follow the recommendations of our network of personal advisors. Finally there is a category of peoples who really don’t care. They trust that any oil sold commercially by a household-name oil company is good enough for them. They don’t want to be bothered with the details of having to analyze the available alternatives. To them, ignorance is bliss. So... like I always say, you probably have tried many brands and finaly found something that really fits your needs? Stick with it!

I started machining the engine block. Its bore is 4.125

Because of the way I had to mount the rack up side down, I had to make a reversing drop box. I took a gear from a oil pump and cut in two and added shafts to them, machined a case added roller bearings. And this is what I came up with.

If I never do anything else with the Ranger it was worth the price just for that experience.