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How do you top your wife making you a snow cab?

Ahab, buy a new 5 gallon gas can and let sleeping caps lay

OK. This goes back to an earlier post where the author created a mod for his leaf problems on the Onan powered tractors. (His looked better than my mod). I had some time today to but some fittings together. Using a 12" HVAC duct flange and an elbow, I drilled out the rivets and resized the flange to fit around the flywheel intake of the P series Onan. No screws or nuts in the configuration or conflagration depending on how bad you'll laugh at these pictures. I didn't want anything that could work loose to fall back into the elbow and go through the cooling air intake. This is held together by rivets and the 4 standard bolts that hold the rubberized air intake cover. It is very lightweight! The flywheel screen is still covering the flywheel fins. The original screen cover is just sitting on top of the elbow. I have another screen cover that I intend on gutting to just give me the black ring that will cover the flange. I'll ruff this thing up, spray and wipe it with acetone then paint it flat black. Now don't laugh too hard though. Without anything covering the elbow end, I mulched all the leaves in the yard, and there were a bunch of them off my Maples, Hickory and Oaks. I dare say it worked great. The only debris that got sucked in was when I was against a tree or the house/garage walls where the leafs became more airborne. Very little was on the actual flywheel screen. This didn't impede the cooling air at all entering the engine tins in my opinion. It does stick out but not much further than my 42" deck on that side. And I didn't have to reach down and clear anything off the screen. Not once! I mulched this thing for almost two hours. If anyone has a torn or broken out Onan flywheel screen cover, (the part covering the elbow opening), let me know. I'll put a wanted in the classifieds. I really don't want to cut out even my spare cover if I don't have to. I know........... but try to picture it in flat black! I would only use it in the fall.

I got some seat time on my favorite WH...the C-120. Let him out of the barn to do the last mowing this year...I think.

Hi. I'm new to the forums. I own a D160 with 48" snowblower, 48" mower deck, 52" tiller and lawn sprayer. Recently my wife decided to build me a snow cab. (Yes, you read it right - my wife) I thought I'd share a couple of pictures here. She made the frame out of wood, which makes it very light and easily installed using only 4 bolts.

1989 312-8 With 451 hrs !

Run the old girl empty, enjoy the seat time, and before you know it you'll be shooting fish in an empty bucket

"Spirit of 76" C-160, 73 12 8 speed "Ezra", 64 704 'Reddi" , 59 RJ "Redball Jet" and why not, 77 Power King "Elvis"

I picked this 520 up via trade with Stevebo a few weeks ago. Its getting a real good cleanup, a repainting of the tins and some new decals. The first pic is the before pic.. Not too bad but there was a lot of paint peeling and rust coming up that is typical for the age. I got all the tins off and cleaned her up real good. Lotsa mud! I painted some of the tins last week and put them back on today along with new floor mats I cut out exact to the originals. Tomm. I will do the body work on the hood and repaint it and then some new decals and call it done.. I'm not too sure what I'll use the 520 for, snow pusher maybe.. The little guy snuck his way into the pic.. Today is the first time I've run him since the BIG SHOW. Fired on the first pull.

Seems I had some problems last year with the snow pushing the blade in the opposite direction that I was steering, maybe this will help... Old angle iron from garage door tracks, cut, weld, measure. $1.38 a piece for blocks, 105 lbs. of weight. Still have clearance for blade, but do have to remove 2 blocks to check oil... These will definitely help keep front end down when pulling a Brinly 10" plow as well.

Squonk...if you were wearing a skirt, I could see your underwear.(pink). Don't get a nose bleed up there. Jackhammer...Rick, that is 2 perfect weeks in a row for you...WOW!!! AS ALWAYS...GO HAWKEYES...

My money says they would have been Pink!!!! LOL

Northwestern had me scared for a second. If they won, I would have had to drive to Illinois and put flamingo's all over Steve's yard!

Here is my 876: My trusty 314-8 I'll sneak in a pic of my '63 gravely L8

My 3..... 310-8, 416-8, And my 8-25 that I'm gonna repower someday. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Update on Mike. We moved him to Apple Hill Rehab Center on Thursday to wait for the swelling to go down enough to start the surgery on his knee and leg. Hopefully this can commence next week. He is doing well here and in much better spirits. There are very few restrictions on visitors and his Wife and Sons can stay overnight if they wish. No sign of Pneumonia or infection. He took a 720' ride in a wheelchair yesterday pulling himself along with his good left foot. I tried this for about 50'and was worn out. Here are a few pics of the stabilizing structure they attached to his upper and lower leg to hold it in correct position. Two 1/4" self tapping bolts were put in each bone, then connected with clamps and 5/8" rods. He is aware of all your good thoughts and prayers and sends his THANKS.

I deal with a bunch of these beauties everyday. The kitchen staff where I work is full of them. The dishroom looks like an Animal House food fight took place every day. I'm the first call to repair all of the equipment. Yesterday 1 doofus was screwing around and knocked the emergency gas shutoff button and electrical box clean off the hood with his head. Last week they knocked. a $2000 conveyor toaster on the floor. I tell everyone that I could put a solid block of Iron in the kitchen and in an hour it will be broken

I haven't drug any horses home for a few months. Been busy with other things but here is one I couldn't pass up. Done a little trading with a buddy,my Gilson YT for this Work Horse GT1848. It's in disguise with a different paint job and the wrong hood but it's mostly just cosmetic issues,the tractor seems pretty solid. I am going after it tomorrow. If it is in pretty good shape like I believe I will have to chase down a correct 300,400 series or Work Horse hood and maybe even give it a repaint. If I paint it I will buy decals too. I am getting the original wheels and tires with it.

So you think you've had a bad day?

I purchased this WH aerator last weekend and just finished restoring it. I plan on using it on my yard next year.

I have a bagger for my ZTR, but with leaves, it fills fast, and means many trips across the property to empty. Used the horse to lessen the # of trips. This also meant I could access a dumping spot that would be more difficult to get to with the Z. Sent from my ADR6350 using Tapatalk 2

Looking at the picture of the posted gas tank, I would park the tractor on a grade where the cap end of the tank is higher than the other end and see if the cap inside floats to the HIGH end of the tank. Then fish it out. If not run the engine for 30 minutes to burn up some fuel, and then park it again on a grade and see if you can now see the cap inside to fish it out.

No point in me looking at mine , I ain't got nothing in it.

Read your wheel horse Manuel's One of the first things mentioned For saftey is to put it in my words Do not let children operate something That is not ment to be a toy. I'm here to say its only a matter of Time till someone's dear children are Hurt quite badly. I know how fast this can happen Been there done that '!!!!!!!!

Wheel Horse had things made to fit their horses from different manufacturers...Brinley is one of those manufacturers. Nice looking horses and Welcome to Red Square.

Don't look up, something might fall on your head!

It is recommended to use SAE 90-140 A.P.I. Service GL-5 Gear Lubricant in your 8-speed. However, considering that most transmissions end up having a mix of water and oil in them from rain or condensation, any new, clean gear lube such as 80/90W will be fine if 90-140 is not available.

Ouch!! all the best to your son, I hope recovery is fast..

A bit more steel recycling.. The big tube is from this bit of Honda bike frame.. And some blue bit's of angle that were off-cuts from Garry's trike.. Both fitted. As the front castor wheel was rather worn to say the least, I dug this heavy duty castor wheel out.. One of a pair that has been following me around for years just waiting for the right moment to be used.. And a quick test fit ... I just need to make something to hold the gas bottle in place (rather than the bungee that was used for this quick photo), and it's done.. I was going to paint it but I rather like the "vintage used" look The final two photo's of what must of been my fastest project to date The finished frame now with more tube and a bit of chain to hold the gas bottle steady.. Loaded up ready to work..

Dang Craig, what is it now like 16? Still don't know where you are hiding them all...

Since the B-100 is an automatic, it has to be a 1974 (1-0510) or 1975 (1-0511), and the Commando 800 is either a 1972 (1-0110) or 1973 (1-0130). The ID tag will tell for sure.

Must of tossed out another end table!

Well, after looking at all the scores, OSU may very well get a top 10 ranking..... Baylor lost to an unranked team, and Oklahoma lost to Kansas, so that should put them in the top 10 now.... John, I was reading some interesting comments regarding Iowa. "What about Iowa, still a player in the West Division with its favorable schedule but unable to break through in a winnable game Saturday? Just as the Hawkeyes’ offense appears to have gained speed, the defense took a step back in College Park". < As stated by Mitch Sherman ESPN News. Maybe if you would give them a pep talk before their games they may get inspired to actually win! Here is something else I had not been keen on...... In the last 4 games OSU, lead by their true red shirt Freshman qb, has averaged 614 yrds. per game. Better than any other QB in the NCAA. Now they are talking Heisman - but he is a long shot. They have also won, their 4th only game, scoring 50 points or more.... Maybe, and this is just a maybe at this point, we could start to see a consistant team for at least the next 3 seasons!!!!! Rob

Ouch that really looks painfull. So he didnt fracture his femur but everything from the knee down? I know I dont heal like I used to and cant imagine if this happened to me how long it would be before things got back to normal. I do know I wouldnt care to see another gutter as long as I lived. I wish him well Ed. Take care, Richie

Id prop up my gas fill tank and undo the fuel line at my in line filter... Let it gravity feed till morn then use a mechanics three prong parts grabber if I was able to see the gas plug

my c-195 had the same problim to solve it i just put washers made from shim stock beyween the cotter pin and the shaft carrier worked like a charm for me might just work for you to

Leave it for the night. Go out tomorrow and it will be out in a min.

Holy Cow...I just got in today...Maryland beat Iowa...who would have thought that!!!

I see it as being one wrong pick closer to BACON MAPLE DONUTS.

I have been lucky as this hasn't happened to me. I try to avoid texts. Sometimes you can tell a lot about the seller by the sound of their voice.I can tell a shady dealer a mile away.I wouldn't have driven anywhere until I talked to the guy right before leaving.

I've thought of doing this too....but it might consist of only me out in my shed drinking beer and talking to myself...so, basically I have a meet and greet almost every night

Liking the chassis rails Ian, looks a lot of progess since I saw it last

I agree with Bob and we had WAY TOO MANY kids at the show driving tractors that were WAY TOO BIG for them with no parents around. And they wern't driving them at idle either!

Having experienced personally what can happen when a horse rares up and gets away from you, I will not let my grandkids drive any of my tractors without me being at arms length, tractor in 1st gear, and trottled back to idle. I know there will be those who disagree with this as I have seen many youngsters at the Wheel Horse show driving everything from Lawn Rangers to D250's. But as we all know, accidents can happen in the blink of an eye. Whatever you decide to do, exercize common sense.

Just need to drill some holes and counter bore them. And slap some shiny paint on them. And on the tractor!

Its starting to look like something Second lathe getting set up to turn weight #2

Thanks for the replies guys The welcomming commitee is superb i must say

i guess at the moment i am in the minority here. all of my 80-90s tractors have the seat springs and either oem seats or replacement medium height back seats. i absolutely would take one of them any day over the 60s tractors for comfort. i also don't find the standard spring setup unstable at all. if everything is tight in the rear, (seat pan support, flip frame and bushings etc) and you have decent springs you should have a stable ride. i used to mow with both my 1277 and my sons 875 and i could hardly move after getting off the unsprung low seat setup on them......... my newest 416 with the oem style toro seat and standard flip/spring setup is a dream to ride around on and i feel i have plenty of side support and stability... if you have the slide adjusters and spacers between the springs and seat, removing then could get the height down a bit, also some of the flip frames used the early 90s large coil springs attached to them that rested on the seat pan, i could see where they would be unstable as they don't sit down firm like the small bumpers do...... this oem seat (minus the toro logo-but made by the same supplier) is lower than some of the medium back seats. i think it is miles ahead of the seat that was on the 90s tractors from the factory, seem to sit lower and the sides hold you in comfortably. just my 2 cents worth, I'm sure there will be other opinions to follow!!!

Every time I read an update to this I just grin from ear to ear. Scott, you are the man and from the looks on the kids faces in all the pictures I know they will agree with me.