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SUCCESS! So I reshaped teeth on bull gear by grinding the little square notch that was causing transmission to get stuck when moving both axles simultaneously in neutral . Reassembled transmission with bearings in correct places. Tightened everything and tested it. Functions perfectly and now I can move both axles in neutral together in reverse without it hanging up. So prior to rebuild this wasn't a problem since bronze bearings were virtually gone and there was so much play between bull gear and mushroom gear that bull gear was actually scraping center housing. All that play would allow mushroom gear to climb square notch . Once new bearings and bronze bearings were installed everything was snug and aligned properly making that square notch a real obstacle. Also been able to secure a complete set of the later type bull gear and mushroom gear with more teeth. I am however use this one this way saving those parts for another day. Second one to rebuild is already on the bench.

Original topic... bring 'em in the house.

I had a beat up snow cab that was unuseable anymore, so I cut the WH logos out of the sides and framed one. Bought the frame from Hobby Lobby for $25 with glass. The cut the canvas to fit and vuala. I have a second piece of canvas if anyone wants it. Throw me $5 and pay the s/h and I'll ship it to you. PM me if you want it.

I changed plans, the original plan was to use a ranger L-155 style hood but looking at the amount of modification needed will be above my skill level to make it look "factory". I grabbed a tank from another project and the hood from my 62 lawn ranger just to test fit and this is what i came up with, I like it a lot! and the 14hp is too big to fit the carb under the hood so to make this problem work i moved the engine back and i put the battery in front of the engine. this solves fitting the carb and air cleaner issue. I have hood pieces laying around and i will be making the grill taller and the hood longer to make sure i meet the frame like factory and i need to make an extension for the tower so the tank sits at the correct level. Took a small break on the heavy modification and worked on a few "small" things, checked the brushes in the starter, re-wired the stator the old wires were in terrible shape I cleaned the windings with electric motor cleaner and soldered on new wires to the stator, I used 10g wire ( i know overkill) but hey I'm building this tractor to be "super" right? and then i wrapped the two wires in 5/16" shrink wrap to hold the together and added new spade terminals (sorry no pics of that)

deny, deny, deny... OH...OK...I had a hand in it...it may have even been my idea...but Jim thought it was a good idea.

They double as new toys for the kids in the winter.

Something else to try this coming summer. The only thing I'd do differently is put the thermometer in the meat.

Here's a few goodies. An early 60's seat cover. Mirror. And a copper and sterling silver keychain Mrs Funengineer made for me. Sent from my tractor seat.

I don't know if this is the right place, but on ebay under lawnmowers a guy is selling NOS Tanks that look to be the same as the tanks on the Suburbans and maybe the RJ's for less than $30 with shipping included. -Chris from Florida

Hello. This week I traded my 1988 Craftsman III with Onan P220 project tractor for a Wheel Horse C161 Twin 8 Speed project. Me and my friend are happy with the trade, we both had tgese two tractors sitting around not being worked on and we both wanted each others tractor so we did a straight swap. We were asking $100 for each of our tractors sowe just figured heck with it a did a straight trade. He got this tractor in a deal with some others I believe and hasnever done anything with it. When he got it the right side (looking at it from flywheel side) cylinder head was removed as well as the engine tins and coil, not sure why. Engine spins good and the piston and vales operate correctly on the right side, I have not yet had time to remove the other head and see if that side works well. I have a few parts for it already like the engine tins and a coil but I still need to buy a head and the bolts. Should be getting a head tomorrow. The tractor came with a 42" rear discharge deck as well and it is in great shape and all spindles spin good. The fiberglass hood and fenderpan are in great shape with no stress cracks or anything, the hood is a little rough where it meets the dash but not bad. The original headlight lens is gone but a homemade plexiglass lens takes its place. The 8 speed Unidrive unit needs axle seals quite badly. The steering wheel is broken and needs to be replaced. Seat is a little rough as well. Original rear tires hold air fairly well. All in all its a pretty good tractor. I do have some questions tho. What other models have the same steering wheel? Where can I get the bushings for the engine mounting plate? Where can I get axle seals? Thanks in advance for any and all answers to my questions and thanks for reading! I will try and get some photos uploaded soon!

Today I picked up my first. A 416-8 with a kohler magnum. Got a deck and plow with it. Couldn't get my old JD 111 out of the garage fast enough. Now I can actually say I have a real tractor.

And we will mow your grass and move your snow like nobodies business.

Yeah, the bigger the gang, the more power we have. Next stop.... world domination.

Its pretty cool. Horn add to our demonic atitude

See what I mean?

Can we get really bad tatoos and beat up people we see driving MTD's

Maybe... Sons of Marlarkey... would be more appropriate.

Not necessarily a few steps ahead... maybe just because I have this resto behind me.

Thats nice, I saved the link So by this definition I guess I work at a repopping facility?

I was recently sent this ad from a fellow euro member Simon Cole (Landsurveyor) . It is from a small holder magazine announcing the introduction of the new RJ58/59 to the UK market. The article is also dated 1959 & shows some nice photographs

Hmm sorry you had to take the fall for some other "Cohort". I see you have broad shoulders. I know there's an instigator lurking

Deer Whisperer: Just finishing my 27th. year raising whitetail deer. At 25 years I wrote a book about the trails and tribulations of raising brown,white and albino deer .Check out www.deerwhispererbook.com to read the first 2 chapters. Retired after 50 years as a building contractor. I bought my first wheelhorse C120 in 1977 and it still is working.

Mower Cycle Gang, haven't heard that one yet.

Yea Turtle welcome to the Mower Cycle Gang! All you need now is some Ags and you will be set

Hey, I sat in one of those chairs. They are really neat.

Sorry it took so long, last weekend of rifle season here in PA, but here are my proud picks of 416-8 I picked up

8 1/2, really too big for a half ton, but it never goes down the road with the blade on.

Too much yard to clear with the horse. Plus this has heat.

I always keep a lookout for them to, against popular opinion I like them and have had great luck with mine

My '63's original tin decals...these have recently been repopped, have the link if interested.

Photos of my Horse! Also a photo of my Craftsman I traded for it. Cool! Thanks!

Summer-grade fuel has a different RVP (Reid Vapor Pressure) than winter-grade, it keeps the EPA happy... It costs more also and is part of the reason prices rise around Memorial Day when they switch. Gasoline must have an RVP below 14.7 PSI (pounds per square inch), which is normal atmospheric pressure; if a fuel's RVP were greater than 14.7 PSI, excess pressure would build up in the gas tank, and the fuel could boil and evaporate. Depending on the part of the country, the EPA's standards mandate an RVP below 9.0 PSI or 7.8 PSI for summer-grade fuel. Some local regulations call for stricter standards. Because of these varying RVP standards, up to 20 different types of boutique fuel blends are sold throughout the U.S. during the summer [source: Slate]. Because RVP standards are higher during the winter, winter-grade fuel uses more butane, with its high RVP of 52 PSI, as an additive. Butane is inexpensive and plentiful, contributing to lower prices. Summer-grade fuel might still use butane, but in lower quantities -- around 2 percent of a blend [source: The Oil Drum]. Does your head hurt yet?

I don't think Jim is the sole perpetrator in his farce!

I've got these crazy chairs I painted..... Never got to it yet but I want to paint a logo on this UDS too

Here's one of the 'ol crusty, rusty seat pan that came on my Commando... decided, got nothing to lose, so I hand painted it with the WH logo.

Yup we finally made one... a Wheel Horse gang... its a Mower Cycle Gang what we call "Sons of WH Malarkey" -Nate

I don't think tough gangster guys really say "fiddlesticks".

.30 over 401 Geno.

7/16-20 x 1-1/2" long, installed from backside of the hubs. I use a drop or two of Threadlocker Blue on the threads that'll rest in peace in the hubs. One hub set screw is close but, never had to remove one. Used an open end wrench installing one bolt, once bolt cleared the set screw, a box wrench. I purchase the bolts from Lowes or perhaps Home "Cheapo" has 'em. 7/16-20 open ended acorn lug nuts, available at any auto supply. The angle of the acorn lug nuts is the same as the angle on lug bolts. Use a dab of Never-Seez on the working portion of the bolt(s). I do this little upgrade to all my Horses. Makes changing tires a breeze! (I have a coffee can full of lug "bolts." Will never be used). Some garden tractors, i.e.: Cub Cadets, are sold with lug nuts, not lug bolts.

me too .... I guess Craigs always a few steps ahead of us

Geno, Thx for the great explanation on Reid Vapor Pressure and how it relates to summer and winter gas. Since you seem to be pretty well versed in this area, can you explain why when the winter gas is changed over, mpg goes down. Part of it may be that the cars are on high idle during warm up for a longer period of time, but I am thinking that the stuff added to the gas to raise the RVP has a lower energy content.

It is 7/16"-20 x1-1/2". I put a lockwasher on against the hub but Loctite might be more secure. One of the hub set screws needs to be removed and re-installed after installing the fifth bolt. The lug nut is 60 degrees. What are the WH lug bolt?

Repopped= reproduced...remanufactured, or remade. http://www.clickitandstickit.com/tecumseh-6hp-decal/

Thank you . We need skulls / Maltese crosses & vests

Yes , that's why I tried to catch you before you started to put the red on . This method was once used to restore old licence plates . Spray the ( just the ) general area of the raised portion in the color you want the letters to appear ( a couple applications ). Then apply your top color to the whole hood ( right over the letters . When everything has cured , rub the raised portion of the letters with a fine rubbing compound to reveal the first color you applied .

Getting the '90 520-8 up 'n runnin' was and is a joy. Heard some poor stuff 'bout the Onan but, all is fine now. Every time I took the Stallion out to work 'n play, my heart skipped, beat fast, and my anxiety grew to unbelievable levels. Hurt. Too bad I had to ride the Horse with my eyes open. Geeze was I T'd off! I fixed the poor Stallion with Mr. Pettit's wonderful expert assistance. Was like heavens opened and the sun shined on the old '90 520-8, a new life! Glen's medicine is better for me and like a seasoned vet the Horse can now breathe relief while crusin' the property. Thanks Mr. Pettit! I'm goin' to look around your Horse Pharmacy!

MAN OH MAN..... THAT COOLER,,,FRIGIDARE,,STAINLESS STEEL WHAT EVER IT IS,,,,,, THAT ........IS NEAT !!!!!!!!!!!!!! they still say neat? thanks for sharing.....

It helps to save old parts.My snow blower is a 36 inch auger and by adding a extra wing I now cut 46 inches wide. I had the extra parts off a junk blower. With a 1200 foot drive way it has worked great even in deep snow. Its mounted on a 520 H so it has the power behind it.

Lookin great. Nice and shiny.