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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

What better day than today to spend some QT with my dad making some new wheel weights. Better add a pic of us [emoji2]

My 74 C160 Not the greatest pic but my 96 314-8 when I first got it-low hours, been setting for several years under a tarp. Turned out to be a really good tractor.

Great lookin' 520 you picked up. How's the hydro.....I wish but, really don't do much more than plow snow, mow an acre, and pull a wagon (firewood). Often, used for grandchildrens' "rides." The refurb project was Pop-Pop and the grandsons. Was skeptical 'bout Onan but, the '90 520-8 I picked up a year ago is one fine Stallion!

easiest SOI comes thru again

No answers until we see a full set of pics...

GO BUCKEYES

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

My modified 857.

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...

Thanks Richie.. I think it would of taken me longer to work out and draw out plans than it's taken to hold the bit's of bx in place and work it out from there Thank you Thanks Chris, it's getting there. Hhmm.. wonder if a Merlin engine could be made to fit... Not sure the rear axle would take the strain though A small update for you.. The chassis has gained some strength, joining the sides, top and bottom together.. The prop shaft has been temporary tack welded together so I can see where it will run.. A bit of strength at the Wh chassis and the extra chassis joining point... Quite why I didn't go to the inside edge of the WH chassis rails I'm not sure.. Something for later me thinks.. And two temporary mounts to hold the bodywork in place.. Like so And that Guy's and Girl's may well be the last update on this project for a while... Rather busy trying to get the shack packed for the move, though I will get some photo's for you when I've unscrewed it from the bench and got it rolling again

Glen, Attached is a picture of the gas tank (this one is for sale on ebay). As you noted, they are a very strange shape, and if the cap has gone to the far end, its going to be difficult to fish out. Towards the center of the tank it gets deeper as well. One thought would be to open the tank drain, drain out the gas, drive the tractor up onto some car ramps positioned on the right side tires, and hope the cap falls to the left, then try fishing out with the grabber tool. This would not take too much time to try, and if it doesn't work, then it may mean pulling the tank. Hopefully others will have ideas as well. Good luck, Rick

the 500 series hood will not fit since it had the "dash" for the lights. you can use any 300/400 series hood. It didn't come with louvers. the seat pan is indeed not the same as the later 300/400/500 series.

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.

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

Ethics or a mans word... neither mean anything to most of the general public.. All anyone seems to think about is me me me me .

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

You think those smiley's are gonna protect you???

I haven't seen any stink bugs on my screens since this guy has been hanging out there. If I can document his success, I may have a market for the MANTIS stink bug decoy.

Congrats! It certainly beats a shovel and wheelbarrow! I have one on a 522xi. Picked her up with 1000 hours. Was immediately disappointed with its lifting ability. Got the tamper proof cap of the relief valve and have her a few turns. She picks up anything I can get the bucket under. Enjoy!

Did some cleaning and sanding on the frame and trans today and put on a coat of Sunset red paint. It was an all day project but worth it.

I think it looks like one of those Flamingos only it is painted like a pheasant...you getting close to retirement?? My wife has stuff like that all over the yard. I told her..."the first flamingo I see in the front yard...I'm outta here". I'll bet she never thought of painting a flamingo to look like a pheasant...I am going to have to change my password on Red Square, so she does not see this. Thanks Mike...

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

Here is a couple of my tractors, My gt14 Senior with our little overnight camper RJ 35 being guarded by my little west highland terroir Skye , who is blind Raider 10 being driven by grand daughters

Here are the rear wheels mounted with the Almond color. Not much to look at as I am part way in the rebuild. Ed

Here are my two a B80 and 418A (the 418 is waiting on a few more engine parts)

A couple of mine here...

I have 6 snow blowers. Just finished restoring and modifying this one. Can`t wait to try it out. Here are the before and after photos. -- John

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

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.

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

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!!!