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I joined. It's like going over to your neighbor's for a beer. Red Square is my Home!

We've been getting a pretty good snowfall since last night and all day today. So before it got any farther ahead of me I went out to plow about 8 to 10 inches of white rain from the driveway. My wife was able to take a few pictures. Of course the road plow crew helped me out by channeling about a 15 inch plow berm into the end of the driveway but the C-85 14hp Tecky conversion handled it nicely.

Can I go to Geno's site and figure out how to get banned? Being a moderator for so long here on RS I would feel like a trader... lol. Good luck with the site Geno. Make sure you visit here too!

I started in 2009 on another Wheel Horse forum, "Wheelhorse.org". Then joined MTF. Found some others, then finally discovered RedSquare where I found a comfort level that I liked. I still visit and participate in all of them occasionally. Now comes Wheel Horse Stables. Again, I tried it and I liked it so far. That doesn't mean that I am going to abandon RedSquare and all my friends that I have made here. I am a supporter and will remain so until something happens to change my mind. As Trouty56 said, "why another forum?...why not?" I still bleed "red" no matter where I happen to be.

6 to 14" coming my way overnight. I'll have to get up around 3 A.M. so it gives me an excuse not to watch the Super Bowl. Haven't run the blower yet so a little road test was in order.

I headed to Western Indiana today to pick up a 701 I bought from Devin Stutler. I like it and I understand several other Red Square members must have liked this tractor also as this was owned by at least three other members (and a couple twice each) ! Fairly original but some additions modifications. Yes that is a chromed metal dash someone invested in to convert the factory plastic dash that the 701 came with when new! I am going to place a Hydraulic Pump on this to left a snowplow and garden plow (and other attachments) that I bought last fall. I don't plan much in the way of modifications -maybe tri-ribs on the front wheels and clean up the and paint the wheels. This is going to be used for what it was made to do.

Finally got the K-Series 416 I have been searching for for awhile. No smoke at startup or while running and the throttle shaft is very tight. I think its a low hour tractor with some age on it is all. The wiring is unmolested and the steering is tight. Came with a very solid 48 inch deck. Talked to the owner off and on for 2 weeks and finally made the trip today. Last Saturday the roads where iffy going over the Mtns.

I signed up on Geno"s site yesterday. I still love Red Square and I am a lifetime supporter but it's all about tractors and a bunch of nice guys and gals talking tractors.That's what we all have in common. What could be more fun than that ?

OK Blue...what is it...honestly??? Geno has said nothing in this thread...it is all just a few guys speaking for him. I feel like I am in the 5th grade again.

Geno, thanks for posting in this thread finally. I do not think anyone wishes you "ill will" with what you are doing. Actually, I wish you luck in what you are trying to do. I just think you went about it wrong...as it was stated you were trying to run a business. Quite honestly, your attitude is going to keep me from being a part of your endeavor. Your post #40 is testament to what I am saying. I wish you no ill will and I hope it works for you...I hope you understand that I will not be a part of your ego. Fair winds and following seas Mate.

At this point Geno's site is a forum....kind of like this one....not nearly as polished...but it is a forum....and a nice one too! He is only allowing members to join up for stability purposes but eventually will allow guests... I personally like Geno...I have met him and he is genuine. Loves Wheel Horses!! I have joined his forum and plan to frequent his site, RS, as well as MTF.... Be patient...it is FCFS at this point. Why another forum you ask... Well...why another restaurant.....why another anything.....choices...it's all about choices.... If it is only RS then we all get shoehorned into one culture....I like choices...

Nice. It looks a lot like what I did with my C-160, but I used some rectangular 55w Halogen lights. I thought it looked close to original.

Looks like you found the ultimate machine.....big block Kohler and the 1-1/8" axled 8 speed! Mike........

been meaning to post this for awhile now but just haven't had the time or taken the time to do so. back last may i found this 28 ft enclosed trailer for a really good price, to good to pass up. so i took money that i should't have and bought it. the township has been on me for years now about having to much stuff sitting around and i was way out of room for my growing collection of tractors. i was forced to leave tractors sit outside under tarps that i really didn't want sitting out side and i was borrowing trailers to go to shows so it seamed like a win win to me. the down side of the size of this trailer is i don't have enough truck to pull it, but luckily my dad and brothers both have cummins that will pull it. when i bought it it had 16.5 tires and rims on it and were dry rotted and it had not tie downs so i replace the tires with 16" and added e-track to the floor. it was already wired with 110 volt light outlets and 2 roof vents. it's bigger then i would have bought new and it's only 96" wide instead of 102" but even though its a 1989 trailer it in real nice shape and has not been pulled up and down the road a lot it was used for storage most of it's life eric j

Five inches of white junqué here. First outing with our project Work Horse, 16 hp Briggs 2-cyl. Horse was up to the task while the other Horses took the day off. Guess waitin' for green grass..me too!

I was looking at 6-8" as of last week, then yesterday as I finished prepping my plow tractor, i heard the latest update... 44*F and rain all day... All I want is ONE decent snow this year. I get depressed if spring rolls around without any plowable snow. My seat time is just riding the tractor up and down the road with the plow mounted, and my wife is thoroughly embarrassed when I do that.

Join a forum and in less than 12 months as a member start advertising your own forum.

Looking good Jake. You know Jake, i try to fool myself by starting off saying that it will be a 'partial resto' when i do one of mine and we all know how that goes. Turns into doing over everything as it just will be better that way. looks like you have the same problem........ 'doing a partial resto on my 57 RJ'.............. man, thats funny........

I bought a brand new TORO 8/24 back in 1998 and it was a junker in my opinion. It never ran smooth (Tecumseh) and I found all the hardware (nuts bolts clips..etc..) to be cheap quality and always in need or tightening. After about 5 years of fighting with it I sold it. Ran a WH with a blower for awhile but really would prefer a walk-behind so I started searching for non-Tecumseh powered blowers when I stumbled across this beauty! Its a 1978 Gilson with a Briggs 8hp and a 26" throat. It runs perfect without any of that Tecumseh surging...starts easy....and tosses snow great! Its also heavy as heck so the tires bite right in and pulls it along nicely. If I was to buy a newer machine it would be an Ariens for sure, my neighbor has one with a Briggs that's about 3 years old and it seems like a good machine. Meanwhile I'll just keep maintaining this one!! Mike.............

Found very hard to find Wheel horse tractor today. I got a call from a friend a few days ago who knew a friend that knew a friend that his cousin knew a friend's mom and his moms dad had this tractor lol. Well it was a sweet barn find Wheel horse 420LSE!!! The production plate is missing on the hood but the owners manual I think it's number #77... Awesome Find!!!! I don't even know the value on these tractors don't see to many up for sale.Its been sitting for years now but I fire up engine and runs very good. Overall tractor is in good shape and needs alot TLC. Super excited!!

Hi all, I once made my own front and added led lights on project C4. This time it is project bendy in need of lighting and whilst I have a cast reflector, I thought hell...why not make the whole lot... I bought some really nice 12v led bulbs with reflectors knowing I could mount them quite easily. So out with a sheet of ally and a template Some 46mm holes and push them through Cut out a piece of lexan and add a new headlight sticker And here it is in place on bendy When the hood is painted I will mount it all properly

Father-in-law called me about this one down the road today and went and made an offer and home she came! I think it's a 753 but, the belt cover is smooth and no sticker detent and the decals look original yet not right for a 753, I'm not familiar with the difference in the 62s but it does have the two piece tank and sure that's either 62 or 63 as the only two years for them. Anyway any help would be great, nice little garage find, use to be the grandkids tractor show run around. SN 32713

Yes I am lucky Terry!! Funny thing though. when Lola and I moved here I did not know who lived across the road. It was an empty lot last I knew. Jim bought it 3 years ago and built his retirement home there with a very nice 30 x 60 building. Its about 2 acres i guess. Years ago when I was railroading I would use 2 of my 5 weeks of vacation time in the spring and work for FS mixing and delivering chemicals to the sprayers just to be around agriculture again. I would have done it for free. Anyway Jim worked the family farm near Victoria Illinois and also worked for FS full time as a salesman. Just a great guy all around. It was a pleasant surprise to find out he and his wife Sharon were to be our neighbors. We could not ask for better people.

OMG!!! A TECKY!!!

We have rain, and I am content with that!

You got a lot more than we did Jim. We got about an inch. Im ready for a good one.

Dumb question but , is the drill in reverse ? Don't ask how I know .

Using 5-0622 as a model number, it looks like the part number for the blade belt is 8411. The deck drive belt for the 45" wheelbase tractors should be 102741. Here's the 102741: http://www.bearingboys.co.uk/?catid=3296&att1=Toro-A-102741&att2= This looks like a suitable replacement for # 8411: http://www.bearingboys.co.uk/A75_Kevlar_V_Belt__6877_-12581-p

Don't ever tell me something can't be done, if you do, look out!

And they said it couldn't be done.....

Hot Dogs if I'm reading right it is an '85 . Gooood for you

We got 5 inches last night. I no longer have room for a tractor so thank God we have a retired farmer with a big rig for a neighbor. All I had to do was move the vehicles.

I didn't, they are a daylight 9w COB MR16 Downlighter. The beam angle is fixed, but they disperse and light up really good. The additional 20W per side in the spotlights helps too Given the difficulty of showing how well lights work, here is a pic with the lights in the workshop on.

Nice Score.Congrats on finding the one you have been wishin for!

HO slot cars! My 11 year old grandson came over last weekend so we got out my mega collection of slot cars and track! I have 4 tackle boxes full of slot cars and a few other original Thunder Jet slot car cases full of oldies! I have Thunder Jets, A/FX Magna Traction, Tyco Pro and 440X2 mostly. This is a fun hobby and my buddy and I have been doing it since we were about 13 years old so that is 40 years worth of collecting and racing these little buggers! Anybody else into this hobby? I think Lane Ralph is into it. I may have more slot cars than Wheel Horse tractors!

THUMP THUMP THUMP!

Nice new score ... time to change your user name now.

Gas stink...not a problem. Just open a couple windows and turn on the kitchen and bathroom exhaust fans when you get the urge to take a cruise around the house.

Today's update... Beside the new headlight unit, I have braved the cold to just about finish the wiring. Which whilst it's my strongpoint, I get zero enjoyment from! Wired the lower dash panel and used a PC style connector so it's removable. Tested it.... It works! Plus I now have switch on and off able lights

WHAT AN AMAZING FIND..... I AM INVIOUS THAT IS A GREAT DEAL.... WHAT EVER THE $$$$ WAS CONGRATS !!!!!!!!!!!

And the 161 also! Gonna need a bigger garage.

I will try to answer everything one at a time Steve. I know there are a lot of questions out there. I didn't build the site to enhance my business. I built it so whoever bought something from me could get help when they needed it from people that could help, especially when I'm not around. When warm weather hits I will be gone a lot. That's why the decal has the site and phone on it and doesn't even mention sales or service. If you concentrate solely on service the sales will follow. I've never advertised in my lifetime, ever. My business has never even had a sign, a name on the building, or the mailbox. It's even pretty much hidden with trees on a hill, and people here who have been to my shop will tell you that it is hard to find even though it's on a main 4 lane highway. I have always said if you treat people right they will beat the door down to get to you. Seems like someone who retired at 52 to play with the Horses has proven that point pretty well. It took me 2 weeks to get the board the way I wanted it, then I wanted about 2 more weeks with the mods to find the obvious bugs, run it through some paces, and do moderator training. Being the Admin, I couldn't even see what other groups could see. It is still member and my customers only now to give it a better shakedown and I'm finding a few more things I have to fix. I'm not new to this board thing either, I owned one over 12 years ago with 60K members. If things stay the way they have been I may never even mention what I have for sale on my site, like I never did here. It's hard to mention what's for sale when I have 14 on a waiting list right now. I can't get them restored fast enough. My CL ad even says the ones pictured are sold and we are getting others ready because we can't keep up... That is what I'm up to as far as sales go, but there is a whole lot more coming. We are also turning a part of the shop it into a fabrication area and going to get much deeper into parts this year We have a shear, roller and brake on the way now. You guys should know by now when I do something I don't mess around...

It's solid mike. As far as the tractor it was a great price I think, and the man delivered it to my door. I hopen we get this storm tonight!

Here are 6 pages from the huge Demystification Guide that should get you started Garry

Cant tell Glenn. We know its an 85 or 86 but the tag is faded. I'm gonna bring the loupe home from work tomorrow and have another look.

http://www.wheelhorsestables.com like monty hall use to yell,,,,,COME ON DOWN,,,,,,,,LOL Glenn

Just my 2 cents worth. My blast cabinet door came with some plastic sheets to protect the glass. When they pitted up to where you couldn't see you just put on a new one. Trouble was they were an incredible dust magnet. Now I have a fine mesh brass screen over the glass. Protects the glass from pits and easy to clean.

My 1966 Ariens still kicks tail today . Dug me out from under 7 feet of snow last November while other folks were hiring skid-steers Yes there's a snowmobile trailer under all that

I used to post a significant amount of help articles and quite frankly I have stopped because of what Cas is describing. Many folks can confirm I have taken to "private sessions", a great help to the problem owner but unfortunately not visible or of any benefit to other forum members. I chose to work with issues this way to prevent confusion on the part of those less experienced with electrical work, Too many cooks in the kitchen gets confusing and sometimes contradictory posts end up taking the owner temporarily off track. Before anyone cries out electrical elitism, I am not claiming others inputs are incorrect, just opening up too many options for the owner to follow. If another forum member offers what amounts to "drive by" advice, makes one post with no explanation of why or how the owner should perform their suggested action, the owner ends up being further confused. The "drive by" adviser somehow is never heard from again. The next contributor, has to spend additional time and effort to either "un-explain" the "drive - by's" suggestion or possibly be forced to comment on the validity of the post to prevent the session from going off track. The value of having a locked (even pinned) help tutorial is obvious. Most folks who take the hours - yeah HOURS - of their own time to create these posts and videos usually have a handle on best practices needed to resolve a specific issue. Having a locked post allows the owner of the problem a direct one stop shopping experience to resolve their issue. I believe if someone takes the HOURS needed to create a detailed tutorial for the benefit of all members of the forum, mods should be able to invest MINUTES to lock the post. Sorry if any of this is harsh, but it is why I don't post tutorials anymore.

In my experience, I would have to say that quite the opposite is true. The K-Series is one of the toughest engine out there. The rod is not a weak point if the engine is maintained properly. Old oil, lack of oil, and general misuse will cause any engine to have problems. Sometimes, when someone rebuilds an engine, they will install the connecting rod backwards with the oil hole in the cap pointing away from the camshaft, or they will not torques the bolts tight enough. Other times, in the process of disassembling or reassembling, they will damage the dipper, causing it to break off under load. I currently have 6 Wheel Horses with K-Series engines, and none have thrown a rod in all the hours they have been in service.