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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 .

I'm always enthralled to look through the pictures that everybody posts as they work on, or restore, or modify their horses. Look at not just the horses and the ideas, but also the shop space it's being done in. I've worked outside, I've worked in borrowed space, Home made space, and now finally ... Since I moved in 2010 ... I have my own shop. Thought that I would share with you all, my space ... Now it's still under construction ... I have more drywall, more Lighting, and more wiring to do. I'm also planning to add to the shop this spring, going 15 feet out the side, to provide places to Store, to do the really nasty tear downs, as well as a media blasting Room and maybe a clean Room for painting small parts? Not sure yet. Anyway Onto Photos!

Got the matts on the floor boards and then mounted them. I used Locktight Spray on cement. Worked good but I had to mask off the parts the matts did not cover. Also wrapped up some of the small stuff. Gages are hooked up and working. Checked the light circuit it works. I am somewhat surprised that the electronics are all working with no need to trouble shoot anything. Had to make a loop to circumvent the motion safety switch. Can't figure how to use it with the foot pedal. Waiting for some hardware to finish buttoning things up. One thing I learned on this project is to make a space for everything and then keep everything there. I spend half my time looking for parts.

That's a nice mini- horse ! but i think it needs a new shoe !

1961 551 original

Actually I bought another one on Friday he's waiting his turn to go into the barn lol

I wish that I could trade you the Impala for some tractors!

Cut a flanged handicap railing, was used and discarded. The Grandsons like stacks on the Horses!

There is a big nut at the end of the steering rack. Tighten it up. Older models did not have a nut but relied on shim washers to keep the rack snug to the pinion (the gear on the steering column). Before you shim or tighten, align the steering wheel so that when the front wheel are pointing forward, the steering wheel spokes are they way they should be (horizontal in the case of your 312 for example) To do this, there is a collar with a set screw on the steering shaft that needs to be loosened so that you can pull up on the steering wheel, rotate as needed, reinsert the lower end into the bottom bushing and then re-tighten the collar. I would be surprised if there er any significant wear.

I never parted one out. But I know where your coming from. Hard choice. Glenn

No offense at all. We had a couple of nuns that were great! 1 was a heck of a basketball player. Lots of fun and would help anyone. I guess it depended on there own upbringing and how they were expected to teach Very little time was spent on science or any advance classes mostly writing math and religion

After pushing my old C100 up some ramps and onto the back of a pickup, I am convinced my WH could withstand a direct nuclear blast, not just the EMP.

If you have a couple of hours to kill, you can look at this http://www.empcommission.org/docs/empc_exec_rpt.pdf Since the grass will likely be fried from the initial nuclear blast, at least you won't have worry about a deck

Often imitated... but never duplicated.

IDK... I'm thinkin', this requires more study.

I don't think I've ever had a key stuck that bad. I've had ornery ones though. I usually take a smaller cold chisel and rap it from the end (chisel parallel with the axle). Also, before you install the new seal make sure you completely remove all the burrs from the axle. There's bound to be some.

They are atv tires, I think they are "ambush" similar the hole shots. They aren't the best looking but I don't have any issues with traction in any terrain. No weight, no chains, and I pulls the brinly plow and push snow without problems. I think they are 23x10s

No socks, no shoes.

Chain unless I want to move stone or dirt.

Well looks like I will be using a 3520 with a blower after today. I pick it up tomorrow I can't sleep I feel like a kid at Christmas. I am going to have to clear out some room for this beast. Tim

That might be a project this winter Mike. I would still like to try to try welding up the old keyways abound a mold. I have a piece of 3/16 brass to make a mold key.

Well since I live in the country and not in a state where whiners have not taken over yet , I am well prepared for unwelcome visitors now. It is a sorry state that this country and leadership has gone to over gun control. I never really thought much about needing to be better armed. I had three shotguns and used to keep one loaded where I could get to it easily. Living out in the country there is no use relying on the Sheriff to send a deputy in time to do much good. That's why I now have a CC license and three .45's with a gate I can lock at the end of my 400' driveway.

I've been reading the last few posts. With my crappy eyes I thought I was reading SHIRTLESS wanderer!

Thank you all for your overwhelming response to the video. I must apologize though. During my flurry to put something together for all of you, I accidentally entered the copyright zone in my choice of music and the video is blocked on most phones. Sorry. I guess giving credits in the video is no longer good enough! Lesson learned! Maybe a reformat when I get time. Take a look at what I woke up today to! Vegas Baby

Good to see another member in Cincy. Get that 520 out and plow! (or if you don't want to, I have been looking for a plow and adapters for the 520 ) It helps with our winters around here to have wheel weights and chains. Our first layers of snow always turn to ice so the chains help grip once you get the top snow off. The more weight you get over the rear tires (especially if you have any hills) the better. However, at my parents house we did plow a relatively flat drive with a C-105 for 20 years without any weights or chains (We did have AG tires). It was just a little more difficult when it got icy or heavy snow.

I didn't do to bad here my neck of woods I bought my D250 with deck and snowblower for $700.00. I also have 3 D250 Decks up for sale. My D250

Thanks! I have already discovered some of the wiring issues on my tractor. A couple of issues I have found already are several wires have been cut going to various safety switches, the brown wire off the ignition has been cut and rerouted directly into the 9 pin connector. Also the 9 pin connector looks like it has overheated and has partially melted in some areas. Decals removed, sanded and primed. Decals removed, sanded, primed, and first coat of red paint applied.