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Here goes: Minnesota, Iowa, Ohio State, Michigan State, Nebraska Not B1G but the Seminoles are going down this week

Thanks guys... The plan is to clean and straighten everything out... turn it into a nice driver for the tractor shows next year. Finally got my vid up loaded to YouTube... "HD" files take forever at times to up load.

I have been putting it off, but the time finally came this weekend to part out my C-120. I have more tractors than I have storage space, and with winter coming one (at least) needs to go. It's a tough decision because this tractor survived sitting outside during the Tornado last November, and it dutifully pushed snow last winter even though it had to sit outside. It's runs and drives well, but it's blow-by / oil consumption, although still manageable, seems to be getting progressively worse. I had debated selling it whole, but it has good parts I need for at least 3 other project tractors, and I bought it as a parts donor in the first place. It's somewhat comforting to think parts of it will live on in the other tractors, but still I somehow feel a little guilty. Anybody else ever felt guilty parting one out?

Just had to include the rustic minibarn

1979 c-101 42" plow has worked for the last 35 years I see no reason to change now + 2 link chains and 80 lbs. wheel weights. This rig has moved tons of snow here in western Pa. with no problems not going to stop now.

Sounds like you had all the naughty Nuns there Mike! There was one Nun I couldn't stand, thankfully she only taught Math class. I had her for 3 yrs. and for 3 yrs. I failed her class. Every time I failed a test as she was marching in at the beginning of class she'd announce, "Well, Kenneth failed another math test! (I hated being called Kenneth and she knew that) I had to go to summer school for three yrs. because of her. At summer school they gave away a big trophy to the person that received the highest grades thru out the summer. They only gave away one trophy. Everyone wanted that trophy but I got it 3 yrs. in a row. Straight A's. Finally tired of being embarrassed one day after class I quietly walked up to Sister Kathleen and told her, look, maybe its you and not me. I doubt that she says and she said obviously you want to be a loser for the rest of your life. Holding back tears I then pulled my 3 trophy's out of my book bag and showed them to her. I made sure to show her where it said hardest working, highest grades. I then said, nope, its been you. Still got the trophy's somewhere... I never told my Dad about how she treated and embarrassed me. Even though he was old school strict I knew he wouldn't have put up with that crap, I didn't want her to think I was a wimp that wanted special treatment.. I did tell her that if she announced another failed test that I would tell my Dad. I think even she was afraid of my Dad!

Well that's just great. I finally get sole possession of the donuts in the basement and now they biting back.. It ain't safe down here, save yourselves!!

Went on a little road trip to the southern part of the state today to pick this one up... Kind of a wierd story behind it all. A little over a year ago I was at the Kent CT tractor show with one of my RJ35's. I got to talking with a guy who said he had a RJ "with the belts" and "sitting in my barn"... I get these kind of stories all the time... so of couse I had to ask if it was for sale... answer: No. So we talk a little bit longer and I wright my name and number down and asked if he changes him mind to give me a call... 9 times out of 10 I never hear back... But this time would be different. Last Monday I get a call from the guy saying he and I met at a tractor show over a year ago.... and he was ready to sell his RJ35. At first I had no memory of the original encounter and had no idea what he was talking about, LOL! It wasn't after about 5 or 10 minutes talking with him that I started putting it all together... long story longer we set to meet today and what does he pull out of the "barn"? A sheet metal frame 1956 RJ35 with a "no-name" hood and original iron steering wheel... Now don't get me wrong it's got issues but nothing I haven't fix in the past or cannot machine an original part for... And it came with a plow and the original belt guard! I will be uploading a vid to my youtube channel tonight of this little RJ, so we can get up close and personal, LOL!

Made quite a long road trip today, but it was nice seeing the turning trees/grasses and the harvest in full swing. First is obviously an 88/89 520-H...runs great 8xx hours came with a 42" deck and a PECO bagging system. Second is a 12 automatic re-powered with a K321, 36" deck and a 42" dozer blade...runs excellent!!! Third is a HUUUUUUGE dump cart....I have seen VERY few of these (this is a factory Horse right?) does anyone know the part number???...it's in really good shape, I literally laughed out loud when I saw it in person for the first time. I think it's basically the same size as my 4 wheel wagon, but with one axle and dump capability. All in all and pretty good day scarfing stuff up....but not in Nebraska

It will ... I just have to spend a whole heap of time, picking up and organizing ... and throwing stuff out. When the add on is done ... it'll be better.

No way you should be ashamed of that shop...way too nice. Just need patience grasshopper...in time, it'll get there.

Got it out! Got on other posts...the pipe nipple extractor did the trick.

my plow my blower with cab

I'd rather see one parted out than sent to junk yard intact. Once all usable parts are gone some stuff just not called for and a guy could just run outa room, then it's time to think about recycling, sigh and say goodbye ole friend

I'd consider losing all my WHs a win if the EMP also killed all the stink bugs.

I am saddened to hear that some of you had such a bad experience while attending Catholic School. The Nuns in my school where School Sisters Of Notre Dame, They were some of the finest women I ever met and I maintained contact with two of them until their deaths. They were like mothers to me as my own mother left when I was three. I couldn't attend Catholic High School because of the expense. When I went to the puplic school for grade nine, I was so far advnaced I skipped a grade and still was far ahead of the others. They could be very stern when necessary but I never thought they were unfair. There was no modern math and english was taught to perfection. If someone did not understand something the Nun would stay as long as it took to get that kid through the subject. I was a problem for them as I could be very obnoxous at times but they saw something in me or maybe it was because of the no mother thing, they found a way to nurture me and taught me that "I can't means I won't." I am not a very religious person so my feelings are not govorned by theology. Just a love for a group of dedicated women who took the time to see something in me that was worth saving for the future. Their values were instilled in me and when at 21 I joined the Baltimore Police Department, I carried them with me. I tried to see the other side of things and during my entire 32 years of service, I was never involved with a brutality complaint. Oh I had my share of battles, and I inflected my share of bruises and busted heads, but they were always rightous. I served many years in the Homicide Squad and my command of the Eenglish Language, taught to me by those Nuns served me well. Never had a report returned to me because it was poorly written. I just had to defend my teachers. Sorry if it offends anyone.

when i win the lottery i WILL have a shop like that lol eric j

Nice machine there... even if it is .

So here's my new snow machine. 24 hp, hydro Trans, hydro lift, power steering, 47" blower, loaded tires and suitcase weights, OTC cab. Closest thing I could find to a 500Xi series.

Click on the MANUALS button at the top of this screen - then Wheel Horse Manuals and follow links to your particular model. I'm not sure what "crossing the wires" means. If you mean applying a jumper between the battery and starter studs on the starter relay you have confirmed the wiring is good from the battery to the starter. Next, try a jumper wire from the battery stud on the relay to the TRIGGER stud on the relay If the starter relay is functioning properly, the engine will crank , and if the ignition switch is in the RUN position, the engine will start. Let us know how this testing goes.

I haven't seen a wheel rusted like that either. I have one of those, neat tractor.

One thing that works, if you think that pin is shot...and it looks like it, or will after grinding the ends...take a Saws All and cut the pin between the hitch and transmission on both sides...the piece in the trans will tap right out and the pieces in the hitch can enjoy a good soak in penetrating oil before you press them out. You will save yourself a lot of grief and time. You can make another pin from bar stock.

Here are photos of my 653. It is 100% original. Even the carburetor looks like it has never been touched. Although not currently on tractor I believe I may have the original battery that came with it. Also not pictured is a never mounted plow with the hardware still in the sealed bag. Tires still have a lot of the "knibs" on them. Cas .

Jim after this week Dino will be hungry. I can't remember if was the glazed or the plain he likes?? Wait, Mike (Squonk) likes the plain. Put in an order for glazed jelly filled we don't need a hungry Dino!. I'm liking Minnesota, Iowa, Michigan State, Ohio State, Nebraska. Jim let me know if you run short hungry Dino's aren't very nice. Ok back to what we were doing. As always Go Hawkeyes!!!!

Sorry for the delayed response - the half cab worked great this past winter, and I took the windshield off this summer and really enjoyed the protection from the sun. This winter my plan is to add a skirt under the windshield to protect my legs from snow blow-back, and possibly a back wall. I'm still avoiding the doors at this point? I'll post progress photos as I start to transition to winter!

I just picked up a D160 last night and 520h last week I think I'm packed now!!

The question I have to ask is, After we have come down with this got to have more red tractor's what insurance company is going to help us out of this mess. Our poor kid's after we pass on. My son stopped in Sunday ,he noticed the 520H sitting on the trailer. I couldn't lie to my own son. " After the last three" Hi was impressed with the 417H Air Filter and thought the cluster of 5 gauges on the 520 . My wife think's I have lost it. L.O.L. . She did say the 314H with the 42" made the lawn look better than the 540X with the wrong color. KEEP LOOKING THERE HAS TO BE ANOUTHER DEAL OUT THERE.

Looking good Geno. Are you using an airless sprayer?

I doubt there's a collector or tinkerer or restorer on this site who hasn't bought a used Wheel Horse part and we all know where used parts come from. I've bought piles of used parts and parted a few machines myself. Its not a big deal and it keeps this hobby affordable. Mike..........

I thought our favorite dinosaur was all in with "shoes but no socks" when plowing snow

It's indicative of the changes in the times when you look at the bus stop. As many or more parents as children. In my day, not a single one was at the stop. But as accurate as all the above threads are, if we could go back in time 50-75 years, our ancestry were having similar discussions about changing times. Running Water/Electricity/Modern Medicine etc.... Take the good with the bad, but does not mean we give up easily:)

Here are a couple more pictures of it coming together. The 312-8 snuck in the pictures also

I'm trying to work out how to mount this for winter duties. We do a bunch of rework for Woods and this came in Friday..... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Grill... what grill?

I thought that was a '49 Ford

Gonna be so nice Geno... I can't wait.

I've had a hard time getting the brake drum off I use large chisel that fits in between the brake drum and the tranny case tight and work it around tapping it with a hammer be careful don't want to crack something

A big pair of water pump pliers across the long length of the key.

Hey, that's a good looking Studebaker Grill isn't it? Now how many of you went back to see what I was talking about?

2 seals....1 on the pulley shaft...1" shaft....and one on the wobble shaft....1 1/4" shaft.....

i had one of those

That reminds me of my late Uncle. I write bowl and eat righty. I hit (baseball) throw lefty.I shoot basketball both hands and Golf long shot left and short right.My cousin when he was little started throwing and batting left handed buy my Uncle made him change and would not allow him to do anything lefty. I never understood that. My cousin grew up to be a great athlete until he blew out his knee. Now he's an ortho surgeon. I wonder what would have happened if he was allowed to do both.

I used to like N'western when they lost 8000 games in a row. Now they are starting to get into my shorts. I rank them right along now with the Queenies, Cowpukes and DA BEARS!!!!!!!!

It seems to be the world we live in now, and I don't like it a bit. That's why I'm constantly trying to go backwards, back to a simpler and better life as much as I can anyway.

Read this thread...old but the link to the tires still works..... "-ag-tires-revisited-(1054)#entry471268 Sent from where I am.......

Starting to look like an engine again .

Branching out is encouraged. I have a couple Deeres, a Cub Cadet, and a Simplicity. It's neat to see how different people address the same problems. One thing that strikes me is how far WH was willing to take their concept of he ideal tractor layout. Fundamentally, there isn't much separating a 1961 model 701 from the last classic tractor built in 2007. Sure the engines grew and features changed, but the tractors are remarkably similar. Not so when you contrast what deere or cc were up to over the same span. The first deere 110 looked a lot like the layout of the 701. Twenty years later the competing series from both manufactures were miles apart. WH remained a simple, minimalist design for years. It got the job done. Other manufacturers continued to evolve. Some for better, some not. Get your tractor of another color and enjoy it. You'll hear some ribbing here and there, but it's only in jest. I've hit the point where I'm really starting to appreciate what some of the other manufacturers offered. But I haven't put the horses out to pasture yet. Steve

Well I have several what you would call off brand tractors. Two Case 444's with 3 point hitches and a tiller snow blade and decks. Also have a Case 220 with deck. The Big Boy of my collection is a MTD 995 with Deck 3 point and deck. Been looking for a snow blade for it but they are hard to come by. I also have a Ford LGT 165 with 3 point hitch and rear power takeoff with a deck. If you want to talk about simplicity, the Case design is it. No complicated wiring and no complicated transmission. I bet you could completely dismantle it and then put it back to operating condition in less than three hours. For years I have cut my grass with a Craftsman because I did not want to dirty up my other tractors but lately I have been using my Wheel Horse 416-H with 48 inch deck because I find that it is very comfortable to operate and it does a great job cutting grass. It is not a sin to own other brands of tractor as long as you fully realize that Wheel Horse is the best. I will; tell you this, that Case tiller is one good piece of equipment. I can't compare it with the Wheel Horse because I don't own as tiller for it. I don't doubt the Wheel Horse will do just as good a job though. This is the first time I have mentioned other brands of tractors on this forum so don't cut me down too hard. I presently own five Wheel Horse tractors.

While overhauling the Onan engine, I found the oil leak was caused by a loose supertech filter. While changing the air filter and gasket I found some trash in the air filter housing, the engine didn't smoke when I started it so hopefully there isn't too much engine wear. Frame painted:

Personally, I favor the 1/8" raised rib rubber mats that Wheel Horse had as original equipment on many models. I keep the stuff in stock in large rolls and can cut to size to meet the application I need. Easy to apply with double-sided tape or flooring mastic.