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8 years ago today, RedSquare was started. At the time it was called "whtractor.15.forumer.com" and started with just a few members. Happy 8 years RedSquare, things have come a long way, and really looking forward to the next 8 years! Oh, and happy 8 years Mike (Sparky), the only active member to be here since day 1!

The following video's were donated by Cable. They are advertisements for the various Toro Wheel Horse Models. I had wanted to make this a little more fancy, but I've run out of time and want to get these posted as soon as I can. 200 Series Tractors 25 & 32 Series Tractors 300 Series Tractors 400 Series Tractors 500 Series Tractors 600 Series Tractors 700 Series Tractors HMR Series Tractors

THANK YOU RED SQUARE. I AM 85 AND HOPE TO BE ON RED SQUARE FOR ANOTHER 8 YEARS AT LEAST.I ENJOY IT EVERY DAY. RUSS

You have made this forum the standard that I wish other forums would follow. OK, I'm partial to the subject matter but even more importantly, the incredible manner in which you and all the moderators 'police' it. That and the great people here make it a joy to be a part of it.

I hope so! I was having a bad day today.....Sorry for the crappy response.

Without Red Square I wouldn't have my Older Surrogate Brother Steve, My Younger Surrogate Brother Craig, My Surrogate Cousin Brian,and my Surrogate Uncle Jim. Plus 4 tractors!

John requested a color photo of his tractor that I took at Scotts Meet and Greet. Here ya go buddy along with a few others!

I have finished a few more of these wood projects since I last posted that I will have to get pictures of. I worked on this one on and off for a few days this week. The wood for these two little projects came from scrap piece's from Stevebo's barn build.

Wouldn't our photos encourage him to get a camera and share his enthusiasm with everyone?

A fairly major project on this house and one at a rental has limited me to a few minutes here and there on my Suburban. I was going to wait until the fenders were done to take more pictures but a paint issue set me back and I wanted to post again. After three attempts to save the fenders I’m now going to strip them down again and start over. I did get the front end put together and I’m happy with it. It works great and there’s no play. I was anxious to see the repop belt guard in place. One of the head bolts on a Tecky motor I tore apart worked as a standoff for it after some minor modification. I don’t think the tractors immune system will reject it. The seat is painted with Krylon Ivory and I think like the color. It’s a tad darker than the picture looks. I’m not sure if the rear hitch lift cable is the proper length. I’m wondering if it will run under the engine properly. The wheels were covered with tranny oil and I thought all they would take is some sanding and a repaint but after cleaning them up the current paint job is as bad as the rest of the tractor was so it will be a complete strip. They have tubes but this one went flat. I’ll remove the tires to redo the wheels and install new tubes.

Bob , I couldn't agree more this is the place to hangout. I'm normally in here thru out the day probably at least four to five times a day (if I'm home). Nothing better as far as I'm concerned. So anyways Party on Red Square, you Rock!!! :music-rockout:

Thanks Russ hope you feel better soon. The only thing you need to do is come here and sit by the wood stove and have a nice enjoyable drink with me once this thing is done With that said we are closer to getting to that point. Cousins Timbo and Toddbo are coming over in the am to run the power down to the barn. I need a little over 300 ft of wire to get there !! I was able to work with the barn guy to help install the front door and the framing that holds the shed roof over the door. We also got one of the benches built. They are a little taller than I would have liked them to be however it was by choice because I have some very nice roll out draws that will be painted WH Red and then installed under the bench. The clearance we needed was 39". Tomorrow he will be back to install the second bench on the opposite end. It really is coming together nice for sure. Anyone who may want to stop by tomorrow and check it out we will be here.

No doubt about it...Red Square is TOP SHELF...THANKS KARL BTW...Sparky does not look a day over 7.

Currently having fun with this new RJ-58 here.

I just got down here to warm up the donut oven when I overheard a couple guys upstairs discussing my picks for this week..

Geno, I should be able to make the 12/6 date. Might nave to keep it short due to another engagement that afternoon. Please PM your address. Bill

There is also this one..This one started life as a horse like the one above that was used to stack leather hides on..

WHatever Roadkill gets brought ... Duh... Actually I'll be doing Pulled Pork - you should be able to follow your nose. Debating on bringing a horse... the weather doesn't deter me from cooking or horsing around ...

I'm trying to stop, really I am, haven't bought anything in like almost 3 weeks except the C175 a few days ago. Guy calls me Tuesday evening and has 3, a 953 that runs with a deck, a C105 that ran this past Spring with a deck, and a 653 with the motor off and no hood, and an extra deck. He says he also has quite a few parts in with the deal which was very good but I was really trying not to buy more. Well Sandra says she wants the 653 so I call back and as him what the least is he will take. He comes back really good and says he'll throw in 4 extra engines, every part he has, some extra tires + wheels, and a Wheel Horse Radio that his uncle bought new, and it works... What would you do.

A lot of times the wire that gets rubbed through is against the steering column near the key switch , behind the battery. If that's not it ... download the wiring diagram and see what devices the fuse protects. Wiring is simple ... once you calm down. The problem you have is a less than 15 minute repair once you see the wiring diagram .... from the battery to the fuse, to the key switch, thru the safety switches and on to the solenoid. There, it's fixed!

Here are some of my favorites here.

I believe that same radio was used on many farm tractors back in the day. Think the first one I saw was on a I/H, or Farmall.

Not to reference Bob here, but this sentimental value thing isn't always the case with some. Some people use it as an excuse to get more for it, or play on our emotions to feel sorry for them, not all but more than I would have thought in the beginning. My dads 414 has sentimental value in this way, it is not for sale at any price period. If I did sell something of his and he passed and I wanted it back, no price would be too high either so I see both sides.

Be easy on Geno AJ. After all, he's only been into for 4 1/2 months so he doesn't have any sentimental attachments to them. You're right though. A classic example is the proxy bid I placed on Ebay when I got the Suburban 400. It was way more than I should have paid but I just flat out wanted it bad since it was the same model my Dad bought. Fortunately I got it for way less than than my maximum bid. Also, a lot has to do with location. Would I have paid $800 to get my baby back? Probably not. But I'm sure the guy, under the circumstances, would have sold it to me for a lot less. Now $400? Definitely. Just ask anybody what it costs for an excellent 48" deck. Just ignore those who say they just bought a 520 in mint condition with a 60" deck and two stage blower for $200.

Rob, as I have many times before seen this happen you get all of this fired up and going then Nobody shows. Its like selling a tractor. You put adds out stating what your selling get a half dozen calls on saying I'll be right over you sit there patiently waiting and Nobody shows. There's another day wasted. Anyways I think maybe a small deposit be put up for this. You don't show there are No refunds that way hopefully you'll be covered. Good luck

Oopppps that could have been bad, a definite correction. Kind of glad I went back to look. Michigan State over Maryland. I don't know alot about Temple but I like Penn State so I have to believe they will pull this out. Another thing while I'm here is I believe Joe Pa's record should remain intact especially with all this B.S. coming out about how the NCAA played them. I don't know everything on the subject but I do believe that when he testified he Was telling the truth and Nothing but!!! Reinstate Joe Pa's records!!!! He had nothing to do with Sandusky!!! That's the end of this story

Runnin out of room ain't gonna stop ya! Fess up Geno, you already have plans in the making for another building.

This winter will be my first plowing with my 252-H but until the 414-8 gets back together it'll have to do.

My wife what can I say other than shes amazing. Not just my wife but my best friend she grew up on a farm and is right at home with tractors of any shape and size she accompanies me on all of my tractor rustling and goes too all the tractor shows I attend. She makes reproduction seat covers for me and too sell. She will sit under our canopy at the shows and talk tractors to anyone who stops by. she has never complained or asked me why I am buying this although sometimes I wish she would then maybe I wouldn't have 45+ tractors sitting around. Those of you who have been lucky enough to meet her know shes a keeper and I wouldn't trade her for a dog that could hunt Brian

Now come on Brrly, I know Steve and I saw you drop to your stomach, flat on the ground to snap this shot! And these! And what about this one?

My two oldies

does anyone have pictures of this hooked up to a 520h.i downloaded the manual but it has been so wrong.im having hard time with the assist spring and lift bar where they hook too. thank you

So I decided to move up to a 42" deck I've been using a 36" RD the only 42" decks I have was one with the middle spindle rotted out and almost falling off and the other the middle spindle was shot and the pulley was messed up this is the one I'm working on I got the middle spindle off today I will keep you guys updated on my progress and my final product

Small update Came out decent. Have found a couple small spots to fix, but nothing major.

Get your self a multi meter or better yet (and less money) one of those circuit probes that has a battery and a bulb. Clip one end to the chassis and then probe the switch contacts. If the light goes on, bingo, you have found the short. My money is on the wire suggested by N3PUY. You can also check it by going from the starter solenoid to the chassis. If it is the wire that goes down past the steering shaft, after you tape up the exposed wire, reinforce the weak area with something more robust, in a pinch even a soda straw will do, but better yet, buy some wire wrap, available at most auto supply stores and encase the wiring harness in it.

Tripped over this thread today, thought I'd bump it up for some new views and new posts.....

Hitachi is 6 miles right up the road from me. I usually go to Lexington via the BG Parkway, I like 4 lanes.

I did replace all the bearings although now i kind of doubt that logic since only one was bad. Like the old saying "if its not broken don't fixt it". I used NICE 412-35V which is 3/8" thick and FAFNIR S8K which is 5/16" thick. Found also for future use an equivalent to S8K which is a KOYOEE6C3. They are identical in all dimensions.

My hope is will continue... to live on in perpetuity.

Martin that paint job looks great!!! I have access to powder as well because my dad works at a sheet metal shop but I never want to take anything all the way apart to be coated. Just for reference though what color do you use? And have you ever p coated a deck shell? how did the under side hold up? I agree on not buying these chute parts its crazy that the 2 pieces that are still available would cost about $175. That used chute should work out for you. Ive had the thought about going to buy a trailer fender from tractor supply? Im going to make my second version the same way I did the first by just using the rolled piece for the bottom and middle sections and cut and weld them together. I am going to play around a bit more with the deflector piece though and either stick with another section of the round like I did the first time or break 90's into a piece more like what you bought. Im just as curious to see your finished product as I am mine keep this pics coming!!!

Found the info AJ. PM sent. It would really be cool if you or another member latched on to it. You can beat Geno. He's close to 6 hours away

I like that Richie. Nice, clean setup and it looks like it gives you a bit more room behind the engine to do whatever you might need. By the way, only 224 days until the big show

Oh no not the ban sign!

I just came up with my projects name " A HORSE WITH NO NAME"

I will check soon but I am sure I have the 8 teeth gear. I looked at long enough since it had so much wear and I was thinking about your video regarding the later upgrade differential. There was one i believe on Ebay, NOS but it was missing its counterpart. I did not find any washers however I did notice that one side was polished under one of bearings like shaft went through bearing and was rotating against tranny side. I don't remember however which one it was, also that was the only bad bearing since it was frozen. Did torque all bolts to 15Lbs, however i never did notice one bolt was longer. That certainly could be an issue. Will be drainning it and tearing into it again. Tedious but I just love to learn new stuff all the time.

Good luck Duke! I retired at 58 with almost 40 years in healthcare. Was the second best decision in my life, second only to my wife of almost 35 years. What really has amazed me is all the crap I don't do now when I have the time that I didn't do then because I didn't have the time. If this doesn't make since to you now, it will in a few months....LOL!!! Retirement to me is only the second best thing to my grandkids! CONGRATS!!!

My wife's bird did the same to a vintage poster I had. Yeah, the stupid thing is still around.

If it were pre 1984 I would say rewire, there's just not that many wires... I dont know how many there are on the 310, but that would be a deciding factor. (Also how comfortable you are doing the wiring) There's one other option, maybe place a want ad for a known good condition used harness from a 300 series that someone is parting? No guarantees, but that might save you a bit of time and effort...

Really looks awesome guys... but, once everybody leaves... how do you get 'em back down?