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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.

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Picked this up about a month ago. Hoping to do a complete restore.

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

One word description. AWESOME! Glenn

Nice string.....better switch out a couple decks for blowers though. 44F here this AM and the leaves are-a-fallin.

Well, my day couldnt have gone much worse. The one bright spot was the chicken plucker. It worked beautifully! The two of us only had 11 cornish cross and 4 young guinea fowl. The cornish were about 10 lb and the guineas were less than 3. A couple of the guineas had feet fall between spinning plate and the tub... ie got stuck. Otherwise, 15 to 30 seconds each. The biggest problem i had was while dunking a bird in the scald pot. My girlfriend had placed an aluminum rod we were using to dunk the birds right next to the fire. It was just far enough away to look like the fire wasnt hitting it... but it was. Burned my right hand palm bad. Still have ice on it. Ive only had the use of one hand since. Of course, all the birds had already been killed. We had to finish them. I wasnt much help. She ended up doing most everything by herself. Took us 4 hours as a result. Oh well. Wuddayagunnadoo? Took some video. I'll post it tomorrow.

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!

You can find them right for sure. Jusr bought mine 2 weeks ago for 75 $ with a deck and found the blade under his deck too! In very good shape other than the motor..

As soon as you get your wind back from the 416 restore, yes you do.

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

The one I just bought did that. Cleaning the carb took care of it.

Took my newly restored, spotless and shiny B 80 to it's first show yesterday, never done anything like that before. While it was overall, a very enjoyable day, I did have a slight problem that I'm just not sure how to deal with. How on earth do you keep kids off your tractor? Seems like every time I turned my back, another kid was climbing on my prized "Ida red". All the parents were very nice about removing the young 'uns when asked, usually with an apology. My question is this...does anyone have any ideas for a sign, or other methods, to prevent this that wouldn't be offensive, or anger anyone? I thought about this; " any kids touching this tractor will be thrown into the fire box of the steam engine next door".

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.

Loved It, My oldest daughter is 33 lives 900 miles away. But always ask you still have the red tractor.

the biggest issue i see here is the parent or guardians complete lack of respect for others property. kids will be kids, but they need to be taught to have respect for other peoples property. I've always seen better results from the parents asking if the child can sit on a tractor instead of just letting them jump from tractor to tractor pulling and yanking at things. you want to encourage the kids to develop an interest, but there is a right way to go about it.

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.

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!!!!

CLEAN UP IN THE PRODUCE ASILE!!!

Nope...actually I was over here checking this 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?

From all of us that couldn't make it - Thanks for the pics and vid showing us around the place!

Friendly reminder. This thread often bleeds out to the shout box. Sometimes something happens here and without the shout box reference appears to be provoking another member which is against the forum rules. I've hidden a few posts which seem to fit the above so please remember to keep things civil and contained to this thread so they're not taken out of perspective.

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That's so cool...Let's go Joe. Surprised MJ hasn't made one...C'mon, Let's Go Duke.

When I was young (MANY years ago!!) and had no money and drove some real clunkers I would put rings only in some really fonky looking bores and more times than not I would luck out and they would seat, or at least cut oil consumption/smoking quite a bit. Mic that cyl out and if only slight wear, throw some rings at it, should be less than a $100 so it anit gonna hurt the pocket book much.

Duke, thank you so much Bro' for calling me tonight to let me know what I have been missing here!!! These products are "First Class Glass" ! I love it, and am so excited for you and MJ. I really believe your success with this most laudable endeavor is limited only by your imaginations. I am now excited about the idea you shared with me tonight. Also we need some shot glasses no later than the 2015 Big Show.

not sure what fenders im going to use.

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