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I picked up a plow that I found on CL last July. We shall see how well the TSC Majic spray bomb paint holds up. Before After Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Everytime I restore a tractor I say this is the last time because of all the work, but as you can see here we go again!!! a Hawkins WILDCAT in progress..to be continued...

As a last resort, can you make split rims from your chrome wheels. I cut a pair apart so I could mount solid 4X16 tires.

Here is my 314, my Son's pedal tractor and RJ's. Thanks, Darren

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Got it at my house yesterday. Here are some pictures. Hobbs meter only shows 269.

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Alright, this separates the men from the boys, if you know what this is your a real top gun of the hobby.

You're correct Jason! They made only 3. Far as I remember 1 was destroyed, another was on Ebay a few years ago and the seller wanted $20,000. Third one is in a museum.

I BOUGHT THIS TONIGHT FOR $100 AND 2 MILES FROM MY HOUSE. 16HP KOHLER AND IT GOT REPLACEMENT SHORTBLOCK IN 1993. NO MOWER DECK AND BAD PAINT. STARTS RIGHT UP AND RUNS GOOD,NICE SEAT, REAR AXLE PLOW/TILLER ATTACHMENT AND FRONT MULE. THIS TRACTOR WILL BE SOLD ONCE I TAKE WHAT I NEED. JUST ANOTHER PROJECT. BOWTIE IN CENTRAL OHIO

Both of the 520h I've had have been broken off. I removed the hose from the air cleaner assembly and put a small hose cap on the barb.

Never knew that. I should actually look at the gear oil I have used in my 8 Speeds. As I wrote above, I don't change mine often. Only if I notice any discoloring. Now I just picked up a 50 dollar 310-8 circa mid 80's with a K series motor today. I pulled the rear dipstick and sniffed it. I think I may have found where they put Jimmy Hoffa's remains! I'll be changing this oil real soon!

getting closer

I got the handlebars and wheels painted then sent the wheels to "Rideable Bicycle Replicas" in California to have the solid tires installed. These tires are cut to length, the rubber has a hole in it that a wire is inserted into. It's then installed, the rubber is pulled back and the wire is either twisted tight or pulled tight and brazed to hold the tire on. It took a lot of searching to find someone to do this, I'm glad I had this done by someone that knows what he's doing rather than try it myself.

Some winter pictures to consider fella's.

A couple of these never hurts...

I found these needle bearings at my local parts store they look like they have a seal made into them I'm going to use in place of the B-1212 needle bearing Car quest sce-1211

Bob, Back in 1975 when I got out of x-ray school I worked midnights at St. E's in GC for a couple years as an x-ray tech. Then I worked as a tech at the hospitals in Belleville til the late 80's. That's why all my friends call me DOC. I moved away from the area in 1988 and have sold X-ray equipment for the past 25+ years. Cancer is not a death sentence today by any means. Treatments have greatly improved and its not unheard of to live many good years after diagnosis. My best advice is go with your gut, if you don't like what you hear, by all means get a second opinion. I do know one of the best treatments is a strong positive attitude. Like anything in life you will have good days and bad days. Fortunately with treatment regimes now days the good will out way the bad. Above all you have to keep an attitude of you can and will kick this thing. Keep the faith and may God bless you and yours!!! STAY POSITIVE!!!

As seen here, opposite Dave's "Wildfire"... which were both featured in Wild Bill's first annual, 2014 Crackle fest.

I bought my mowing deck for 25 bucks but it had serious rust damage. I started patching it last week. I haven't welded in probably a decade. Here's before and after pics of the first patch. What do you guys think?

It's rusty but the deck aside from surface rust is solid as a rock and the blades are newer. Motor has compression. PM said it wouldn't start so it sat for over a year. Muffler is surface rusted but still solid. (Bet it's a maraca inside) The tranny has some water in it. Emulsified gear oil smells like crap!. Axle seal leak also. The steering is really tight from sitting. Barely turns! Tires hold air, rubber is great but as usual, there is some weather checking. I have a drop-in K301 for this if the 10 horse needs a rebuild. Can't make out anything on the ID label. Either way, it's a 1985 or 1986 since it has the K241 in it. I even found out it was owned for many years by one of my childhood friends. It was going to be taken to the scrapper if I didn't get it and we can't have any of that! I have my over-winter project!

Here is some eye candy for everyone to droll over!!!

My grand father 857 from the 70s an it today after it was sold and bought back, my 854 I finished restoring, my 854 and 59 RJ, some loaded up for the big show in pa, and my black suburban rat rod.

I got one from parts tree last year,for my c-141, The part # is 106945 for Gas Cap, Hope you can still get it from them.

Naw that would be mean... The good ones get ambient temperature marshmallows, the bad ones get freshly 'toasted' marshmallows...

Thanks for all of the info on electrics. I had already ordered an OEM plastic mechanical pump for $39. But I sure wasn't going to pay Kohler $150 for one that was as bad as the last one I bought. If this $39 one doesn't last, I'm definitely going electric. I saw that one of the Facet pumps is recommended specifically for Kohler type engines where the fuel psi won't overpower the needle valve in the carb. This pump is for a 'barn find' 312-8 that I paid $50 for a year ago. So far, I've replaced the ignition coil and other wiring, replaced the carburetor, and now the pump. I repainted the rusty hood, cleaned the mouse nest out of the engine block, sanded and painted the engine tin, changed the fluids, installed a new battery, replaced all fuel lines, cleaned the tank, replaced fuel tank valve and filter, cleaned and painted other parts of the frame, etc. and there is still more to do. Sometimes a $50 tractor is only worth $50. But if I didn't have this to keep me busy, I'd probably be out drinking or gambling. I'll post 'before and after' pictures when I'm done (of the tractor, not the drinking and gambling). Thanks again, Jim

First, to and I would say yes to that. As you get further back in years the attachment was different, but somewhat stabilized in late 60's early 70's and continued on prob past 80's, unsure. Peruse through this manual for rhe various interchanges and upgrades to get an idea keeping in mind model numbers changed, but basic unit and attachment remain same: Then you can go in manuals and pick out individual models and compare by pictures and part numbers or attachment hardware.

Man you really have the addiction bad!

I have the Facet electric fuel pumps on 3 of my horses. They start better and run great. I won't be going back to the manual pumps anymore. Hope this helps.

Well guys I made my puller on lunch yesterday took about a half hour good news is it worked excellent and got both pulleys off no problem!! I was driving my now "non-smoking" 312-A around the yard about an hour after I got home....so glad it finally kicked the habit used 1/4" plate 4"x4". Drilled a 1/2 hole dead center and then .281 holes at 5/8 and 1 1/2 in four directions 90 degrees apart then connected those holes with a torch. Welded a 1/2-13 nut in the center and got some hardware. They still came off kind of tough so I couldn't imagine ever getting them off without this.

Yes! That is great! Instead of mulching, I could just blow all the leaves into my neighbors yard!

Finished it about midnight last night.

I need to get the will up to do stuff like that. Nice tractor ! But every time I get one , I get a plan for it and then it stays around because I can never get the nerve together to tear it apart. Instead , I end of fixing and stashing it away like a chipmunk storing nuts for the winter.

bit of trimming and some grinding it'll look awesome! Reminds me of what my 36" RD deck looked like long ago ... before: after Keep us updated

If you get a bottle, save up. I started with a small one, moved up to a 40 and now have an 80. Youll start welding everything you can get your hands on. Small bottle will disappear quicly. I had flux core at the beginning but when I got the gas setup, night and day difference. Sold my stick welder. Love my mig. I have the hobart handler 175 230 volt. Pawn shops are a good place to look also. Good luck.

Here are a few of my pics for you to consider

875 bought new by my dad and now mine. I learned to drive on this when I was in 6 th grade! Pop ran a Parker sweeper tow behind the rear discharge deck. Still used for mowing, No winter duty. It retires to the garage after fall leaf mulching. Nick P.

Here is one of my 1045, don't know if it's calendar worthy, but here goes:

I gotta stop looking at these threads ... Cause now I gotta add one of them there Super C's to my must have list ... That will be a beauty! Better gaurd it before Geno sneaks up.. He's been pretty quiet today, that usually means he's out Sniping ...

Well the guys finished the secondary framing on the walls and were able to get the tractor shelf built. That much closer to stacking them up there !!

Here is the video!

Wow, I swear I saw that tractor just yesterday . I got a 551 off of John yesterday, he is a good guy with some beautiful horses. Keep up the good work John.

Just let me know what you need pictures and measurements of.....I will do my best to provide the information you need....

awesome Martin, thanks for filling those big shoes! here's a few pics of mine as i got it nearly finished Koen

Man those dual ags look friggn' awesome on that 400. Nice find.

I don't see you improving horsepower enough to make much difference. The ability of the snow blower to throw snow is directly rated to the RPM of the impeller, which is dependent on the speed of the engine, which should turn at 3600 RPM. If the engine is at its proper speed, additional horsepower won't make a difference. At least that's my theory.

Seriously... how can I get into that class?

Nice c-161 restored from previous owner. I really enjoy this machine.

Denny: Let me know the gauge or OD of those handlebars. I'm in the process of making some 3" long by 1/2" black hand grips, they are the same ones used on the Bolens 'Garden Master' riding tractors from the 40's, but they were originally used on small tricycles, like your picture. The Bolens restorers just can't find them anywhere, all the original ones have broken down/apart. I'm going from some old photos I blew up to try and reconstruct them to match the original Bolens ones. Will try and add a photo asap, if they'll fit, I'ld be glad to send you a pair as a gift for your restoration. Glen Either of these pairs should work and be a match. FYI: I'm in the process of make them now, the home-made jig on the left lets me control the depth, straightness and centering of the core (where metal handle is it slips on to), the molds are in the center and the grey rigid casing for support during casting. The mold & core are soft Silicone and grips will be epoxy rubber. I'm still in the process of sanding and carving, and will probably have to make 3-4 generations of casts before they are reasonably correct to use as a "Master Mother", sure wish I had a lathe for these. Will probably be December before they are ready. I'm still having fun doing (or trying to do) 'what can't be done' in making restoration parts. GP