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This the 606 I bought last year off of E-Bay it did not run but when I pick it up When got it home it ran for less than 30" so after a long year of wondering to day was the day I found out. That nice little Tecky sound https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=mdNmYdN3DbY

Just thought I would post an update to Maci's 1056. Almost completed the resto. Kohler 301 rebuilt and running. (We take 'em as we can get 'em down here). Had quite a few bits, pieces and parts that had to be located. Thanks to a few RS Members that either provided parts or a location for them. Machining parts with a drill press, grinder and file is quite the experience. Starter Generator belt cover, battery box, Gas Tank retainer are all freshly painted and waiting installation. Has been a fun project. Will be more fun to ride Maci around on it.

Finally had time to set up my dually rear end on the FEL 520-H. It was very unstable with a heavy load and the bucket at or elevated above the tractor's hood. I simulated an issue I had at my neighbor's house with a load of wet modified stone on his inclined area and with the duals, it was a hundred times more stable. No issues at all plus I had a better "bite" into the stone pile with the added traction. Too bad the tires extend beyond the bucket's width. It would be cool to see how it would do removing snow but not as I run over and pack snow on either side of me. Some pics of the setup right after I installed them. (Not the same tread but close enough for a worker tractor)!

Glad you are OK Geno...you weren't TALKING when it happened were you???

A few more.

I just put up this industrial quality 20 x 30 storage building for all my tractors and attachments. Horses look happy there. Cleat

ok..I gotta ask how this trans got 1-1/8th axles in it?????..The only 4-speeds transmissions with 1-1/8th axle's were the 953-1054 trans and they had long axles in them and the bevel gear differential....and some of those trans had bronze bushings were the axle needle bearings are now...So either the cases are from a 953-1054 or some one had the cases machined to except the 1-1/8th axle and the bore size maybe off and not letting the seal seat correctly.... .....The correct trans should be a 5053 with 1" axles.

I said it once and I'll say it again, they ARE STALKING ME!

I'm sitting in pizza hut posting this on my phone because I can't wait until I get home to post on my computer. Just picked up a c160 with excellent looking deck and snowblower. Very straight and complete tractor and nice looking attachments. Here's the only pic I have at the moment, more to come .......... Like I need any more on my plate right now....... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My GT-1100 has the 1" axles and no dial-a-height (and its missing a few other parts as well). Its one of my quietest tractors . Mike.........

I am discinclined to acquiesce to your request.......Means NO. Favorit Pirate quote that I do not limit to once a year to use. It is part of the everyday quiver as a manager:)

There is a pipe plug on the very bottom of the Uni-drive for draining the unit. If the tractor runs, it helps in draining if the gear oil is warmed up - if not, it just takes longer. Take note of what comes out - the oil may very well be contaminated with water and look milky - worst case is that there is standing water in it and you would want to split the case to check for damaged internal parts. If it is just discolored or milky, you need to flush it before refilling it. I have had good success using a 50-50 mix of Marvel Mystery Oil & new motor oil for a flush. You do need to spin the internals with the flush mix inside - drive it slowly for a few minutes or tow it behind another tractor - the idea is to get the mix to all the internals. Getting the mix inside - there is a second pipe plug at an angle on the lower left side for filling, but I find it easier to remove the shifter & boot in neutral & add the mix in that opening using a funnel - that will give you a small view of how nasty the inside is. Allow the mix to drain, repeat as necessary until it shows no water. Fill with GL-5 rated 85W-90 or 90W-140 gear oil - yours takes 1 and a quarter quarts if I recall - use the side plug as a sight plug - remove it & fill until it flows out. One more note - check the frame plate at the 4 screw holes where the Uni-drive bolts on for distortion damage & cracks - I've got 2 854's - both were damaged (but fixable). Bill

Mentone pg 4 pic's.

Mentone pg 3 pic's.

Variety is the spice of life. We all collect tractors for various reasons. Some brands are better engineered than others, some are manufactured for a certain price market, some are historically a good dependable tractor and some just defy all reason although there are not too many of these thank goodness. To each their own. Can you imagine what values our Wheel Horse's would have if they were the only tractor being collected? And, think about how hard to find they would be. Like people, I find beauty and use in almost every tractor I see. Albeit some more than others. ;-)

Mentone Fall Show/Swapmeet was a great time. Had a blast. Here are some pic's for you to look at.

Probably just needs axle seals, not a big deal to replace. Pulling the hubs is another thing, some slide right off and others, well, there are volumes of tales posted here on the woes of pulling hubs. You'll git 'er done.

Geno-mart! Glad to hear your ok through the accident.

Jack. If you put in a couple eyes and a nose it looks like a dog with big floppy ears. Lol Anyway....Looking great and coming together super nice. Glenn

Too low?......... Just right? Had to move some stuff around in the shed and that involved getting her off the table. Figured I would push it outside and get an idea of how it's going to sit. I have some new front tires on a wider rim so it wont have as tall of a tire in the front. I think I like it.

Hey Wake . You may want to think about changing your user name to LUCKY. What-a-score and at a pretty good price.

Before I start putting the Kohler back together tomorrow night I thought I'd ask the experts and see if there are any tips, tricks, pointers, or information that I'll need before reassembly? I used my ball hone on the cylinders and made sure all the fins were clean tonight. Hit the Head gasket Mating surfaces with a straight edge and some emery cloth ... 220 grit. I hope to put the case back together tomorrow night, and get the jugs on as well ... Look forward to the input, and of course... I'll get pictures for ya'll ...cause w/o pictures... It didn't happen right? Thanks for the Information, in advance. S.

OK, Whose turn is it to flatten Geno's tires...We can't ley him get em all.

All- If you can bring a tractor and trailer that is great but if not that is okay too. I need the drivers to haul the gravel from the drive down to the back. I have the inside of the foundation all back filled. My buddy Tom is coming over with his transit to make sure that we have the grade of the trap rock right. I stopped and picked up 2 inch insulation and the 1/2 inch pex line to install in an area of 12x24 which will be just the work area the rest will not be heated. Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow. I think we have maybe 5-7 guys helping. I appreciate those of you who are coming.

See that... I knew he was holding out on us.

Imagine having a plow fetish where it doesn't even snow.

WOW...this could be a can of worms and like where do you stop. Doing this for round hoods would be an endeavor in itself. Getting to the different hoods, different types of throttles and chokes, the foot rests, different fenders and tool boxes, where and how the gas tank was mounted, seats, steering wheels, and transmissions. This is a great idea for documenting the evolution of how they did things from one year to the next, but they are not Corvettes...especially when it came to what they did in the Belgium factory and what you guys have over there. I would separate your spreadsheet into the different kinds of horses...but keep it roundhoods...shortframes...etc. Maybe that is what you are thinking. What do you think..glad to help where I can.

Yes sir...your Techy sounds great Gary.

A little ditty for all ye pirate lubbers in the house.

This year, I be Captain Sam Flint...tough as nails, and ready to pull your heart out...if ye mess up. ARRRHH...today be special...put some Rum in that Rock & Rye Mate and point that bow toward the setting sun.

I'm thinking you should drain and flush the transmission and get some fresh lube in there. Unless the case gasket is leaking there's no need to open it up if you find it's working properly. That oil that leaked could be a blessing when you remove the hubs.

Well blow me down. The 19th of September be it? Blackbeard the Pirate here. I be sent to Davey Jones' Locker in 1718 by British Lieutenant Robert Maynard of the HMS Pearl. Never really got over it. So I be taking the form of rmaynard for the day.

I'm working on it.

Just thought I'd bring this one back up. I was cruising through a yard that I used to push mow, thinking to myself " this is my job!" I sharpen the blades every couple days and have changed the oil a couple times. That little engine is doing great. The whole tractor looks like a war-torn country but keeps going. As I finished up that job, a guy pulled up to the neighbor's place with a zero turn and started zipping around. I was a tad jealous. But then I thought to myself, "get a horse!" He's making much better time on a job, but not having the fun! Plus, he's paid more than $125 for his mower. Mowing is just part of my work. I couldn't justify something like that if I wanted.

Past 2 years I think it snowed every 3 days. As soon as it cleared it snowed again. Where you at Stevie? 2 look like new, only 14 of them need paint.

Ready for some Satin Black on the grille 2mar after a little scuffing. Its the first day for awhile to be above 70 so I better git' er done.

Southern Illinois, Iowa, Northwestern, Wisconsin, Mich St, Maryland, Rutgers, Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois, Penn St, Missouri, Nebraska I only picked Southern Illinois because I felt I had to stand by my last post of "You Purdon't" This felt like a tough week to pick! Edit: Fixed to include Minnesota game.

I agree with Pickle on the ball hone thing, I only use the 3 stone also.

Have you tried rubbing a black marker over it lightly, without filling in the low spots to see if you can see more of it?

Loving it Ian. Makes me wish I had a bigger motor going in mine.

Funny you should say that Kerry, I have been thinking about a Wheel Horse powered wheel lathe I might have the use of a big lathe in a couple of weeks for cutting the centers out, if not I will be doing something like this.. The axle stand is for illustration purposes only Thanks Nick, I'm guessing you like Project "Why Not" The next step is on the way. Thanks Mark, it's nice to finally see this project moving in the right direction.. And on to today's fun and games, starting with the remains of the frame that the engine top mount was once attached to.. I only needed the threaded tube bit's.. You can just about see it in this balancing act of bits of metal.. Its the bit with the masking tape on it that was being marked out for more trimming. After a day of careful measuring, cutting, welding and getting really confused until I realized the radiator is mounted on the engine an inch more to the right than left (why did Honda want everything on the outside of this engine offset from the center?), I had come up with most of the engine mounting frame.. I still need to make some cross members for it, but I'm happy with how it's turning out As I'm only using one of the engine mounting places at the top of the engine, I will be making some mounts which will go forward from the threaded stud and join onto my engine frame. So does the hood still fit? That would be a Yes

You can post the brand. The worse that will happen here is some good natured ribbing. There are a lot of older garden tractors that are fine machines. You just have to look past the John Deeres, Bolens, etc. that they sell at the big box stores now. One that comes to mind is an old (early 60's I think) Bolens my wifes grandfather had. It was very stout and had a differential locking feature I thought was cool. Take a look at one of the forums that covers all brands and you'll see some neat stuff. I think quite a few here have other brand(s) as well and there's nothing wrong with that.

Have seen model 400 serials range from 21900 to 37875. Garry

I use my Wheelhorses to rob me of my living's wages. (But they are worth it......most times).

just finished outside for the day, got it running, was a bad coil and condenser, but i also cleaned the fuel system and replaced hose, shut off valve and tank bung. drained the engine and hydro oil, flushed the engine with diesel, and installed a new toro filter on the trans.... tow valve was stuck, so also had to free up that. gave it a clean up and fixed a few small things. i think i got a good one here, couldnt be happier with how it runs, everything works well, hydro lift is a little damp but not dripping, hopefully it will be ok for a while. the trans is a little jumpy when starting to move in either direction. so i need to work on the cam plate area. the plate is a little torn up so i will get a new one and fix any minor issues there..... heres a bunch of pics on today, getting familiar with another horse...... corn was flying out of the old muffler when first turning it over..... dash is in real nice condition..... nice steering wheel...... taken a few punches to the eyes...... some farm engineering........ muffler is loose in the inlet pipe so i took it off and replaced with a round muffler temporarily. will eventually fix original one.... more farm engineering...... close up of muffler...... temporary replacement..... old and new..... nice choke and throttle controls, wiring is going to need some attention...... tank ready to go back in...... all cleaned up...... its getting crowded in here...... snowblower that came with tractor deck that came with it too.......

It sounds like a you will need to make a shelf setup for tractor storage. You could put 6 in the place of 3 and have more room to get more I don't have the wife problem and my daughter likes all the tractors, so I can get as many as I want As long as she gets what she needs. I think Gabby likes showing off the tractors to her friends! She talks like she did all the work fixing them up, witch is fine with me as she is proud of her tractor.