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Guess I am a little late to the party. Sorry, I had some things going on this winter that may have kept me from being there this year. The path has cleared up (some good and some not so good) so Mrs Dino and I will be there again this year. Tuna...I will miss you at the show. I am looking forward to the show again.

I volunteered to do some drywall repairs at a nephew's house the other day to pay it forward from when I was sick, he helped me mow my grass one time. He said he would pay me for the repair work and I said I would have none of that! He said fine and I went to work. He was remodeling his big living room. I repaired the drywall with no problems and went back 3 times to remud it and sand it down smooth. During the work he mentioned he was going to install new base boards but wasn't good at doing carpentry work. I am a carpenter so I volunteered to do the base boards in the room and the casing around two big windows. He said that was cool and mentioned if I would do that then he would just give me his old mower that he had in the garage since he knew I was a mower freak! My ears perked up! I asked what kind did he have and he said a old zero turn mower! I said I would like to see that, so we went out to his garage and under a ton of junk was his "old" zero turn mower. A Woods Mowing Machine with a 2 cylinder Kohler Engine with 605 hours on it! We took off all the junk piled on it and it was a sweet mower in great condition! New bar lug tires, new spindles on the gigantic 60 inch front mounted deck, new $300 drive shaft and a dead battery! He said it runs just needs a new battery put in it! He said he got tired of it breaking down so he bought a new Scagg zero turn for $8500.00! This Woods mower is about a $3000 to $4000 mower I figure! The mower deck lifts up in the front for easy cleaning and blade sharpening and maintenance! A very cool option that his new mower didn't even have! It even has head lights! This thing is a brute and it is about 7 feet long! I will clean off all the dirt and dust from it sitting unused for more than a year and it will look like a new one! I will do the carpentry work pretty soon and haul the Woods mower out of there asap! Kaching!

It has been such a long winter, I could care less if I ever again see another snow flake.. After a road trip today with Stevebo, when I got home it was in the mid 60's so I decided to take the blade, chains and weights off of the 314. I then figured what the heck so I woke all of them from their LONG winters nap. I'm sure most guys have seen them.. My son Cole ran all of them up and down the street a few times. Everything fired right up and they all ran perfect, one of em is a little sleeper... I'm ready for the first show.

Ive got a lawn ranger with a long neck tank. 1968 I think.

I worked out in the yard Saturday, it was fairly nice out but windy. I got my 1974 A-90 Special out and hooked up my vintage 1959 Tee Nee Trailer to haul some dead wood out of the yard and haul a ton of leaves away to the back 40. I was busting butt raking leaves and raking up the rocks in the yard around my driveway from my snow plow. Got a jump start on the yard work and got some seat time too! This long log was a monster to load and unload!

Seals are cheap and easy. I would replace it and see what happens. Try moving the axle again in a couple months see if it is worse....

12. the v7 is a vertical shaft lawn tractor i think...

I saw you hauling logs with it for 20 hours and pushing it to its max. Don't lie.

I have that seat and love it. Very comfy and roomy. Love the arms to lean on. I've almost fallen asleep in that seat numerous times!! It bolts right on.

You guys are not going to believe this. You know how most of us have that lucky shirt, lucky hat, or your lucky bowling socks?? I would not think of going golfing without a bottle of Sheffield's Tawny Port in my golf bag and 2 glasses in me before I swing a club. Well, this is what is working for me in College Basketball..."Steve, don't watch the game." I tested this theory a few times this season, and it is working. I made the mistake of watching the Duke vs Michigan St. game last night...and the results were disastrous. While I did think that Michigan St. had run out their luck in having to play Duke...I didn't think the game would be that painful to watch. I then remembered my "Don't watch the game" statement and decided to record the Wisconsin vs Kentucky game and go to sleep. That is why I missed your call last night John. IT WORKED!!! I woke up about 4:00 this morning and watched the game. Here is a plus...I fast forwarded through all the commercials...it only took an hour to watch it. WOW...what a game!! Congratulations to Wisconsin. Looks like I will be recording the Championship Game tomorrow night. BTW...it will be a Cubs vs White Sox World Series in 2015. I need more Radon in my coffee. The Final Four Midwest........West........East.......South RacinBob ND WIS VIR DUKE Brrly1 KEN WIS ISU UNI RMCIII KEN WIS VIL DUKE Squonk KEN ARIZ VIR DUKE Stevasaurus KEN WIS MSU DUKE Koen WVU WYU SMU VCU Jackhammer KEN ARZ OKU ISU AFTER SATURDAY....Duke wins over Michigan St. Wisconsin wins over Kentucky Midwest........West........East.......South RacinBob ND WIS VIR DUKE Brrly1 KEN WIS ISU UNI RMCIII KEN WIS VIL DUKE Squonk KEN ARIZ VIR DUKE Stevasaurus KEN WIS MSU DUKE Koen WVU WYU SMU VCU Jackhammer KEN ARZ OKU ISU

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

Hi all, A while back i started a thread asking about the suitability of LED headlights for my A-800. I was in full swing with wiring them then I had 3 months with no tractor while it was at a friends workshop to help me with the exhaust. so I finally got it back and have really kicked off again. the LEDs are wired in and are really bright. At first I was unsure about the bright white light rather than the more yellow light from a filament bulb, but after testing I think the modern brightness contrasts nicely with the rustic old-ness!! I shall upload some more detailed shots and night testing tomorrow but for now here you are: nice old style lamps made by a company called Ring, not sure of the brand reputation but seem just fine to me. the LEDs are from eBay and labelled as 'Cree' 7W 12V LEDs. that's 7W for the two! LEDs are amazing: please excuse my rather shifty look! the photo, it was taken by surprise and it looks like i'm hot-wiring the tractor to steal it or something! lol the dog is Willow. the LEDs look quite unimpressive here but they are actually very bright: I shall explain and photograph the wiring and earthing methods tomorrow when i can get some good pictures. i hope you have enjoyed looking, Callum

What is the correct location for the id decal on an RJ58. I have seen them on the front left side on the frame also on the left side frame just in front of the motor. Where was it located when it was factory fresh. thanks.

Here's a couple of pictures of my RJ58, when I started the restoration and where I am as of a couple of days ago. A lot of things changed over the last 57 years. The trans was locked up and had to be rebuilt, the gas tank was the wrong one, steering wheel was in bad shape. The hood had 13 extra holes, the Kohler was shot, ect.ect . You get the idea. Thanks to the members of this forum for the help, it makes working with this old iron a lot easier. I hope to finish her in a couple weeks.

You can spot an HH Tecumseh a mile away when it has the rusty cooling fins near the exhaust outlet. The one pictured looks to have almost everything you need. Some of the short frames (605,606,etc. ) came equipped with Tecumseh 6 hp hh60 with the tall filler neck on the gas tank from what I've seen including all 65-68 lawn Rangers like 305 said. just my 2 cents..... (:

Finally some night time testing photos, the first picture is just to show how dark it was: and with the lights on: nice lens flare here, like and action film: success i'd say, Callum

If it were a differential bolt you should hear it once per revolution. This seems to be knocking many times per revolution, so I'm saying the bolt idea isn't it in this case. Given the knock frequency the mushroom gear or the intermediate cluster shaft are most likely. The input cluster and high/low gears are stationary in neutral, thus are not the culprit either. It appears that the brake drum is on the intermediate cluster shaft on that unit, the frequency sound about right for a one per rev knock from that shaft. Unbolt that drum and see if there's debris or a crack in it causing the knock. Perhaps try rolling it with the drum off and see if the knock is gone.

Brandon is right. The V7 is a vertical shaft lawn tractor. Most definitely go with the Raider 12.

i'd change the stuff like carburetor/throttle/exhaust/fuel tank/ air filter / dipstick/ mounting plate etc that is not right for your application and use it i believe that fuel tank with the long filler neck is for a Lawn Ranger

I tried a bit of cleanup usin' a Horse but like Hammerhead, too much mud here in PA. I did rake some till the back gave out, time for the backpack blower, Got a lot done. Dumped yards of modified stone from the quarry behind the barn. Want the Horses to stay a bit clean if at all possible. Doesn't look possible today. Thank goodness for all the woods out back, my branch 'n leaf depot.

I thought you were allergic to Sox?

As promised, here are the more detailed shots of the wiring, the night time pictures will come later on sorry to keep you on the edge of your seat!! starting at the switch, this is a large toggle style switch with a 15A (can't quite remember) limit. I bent the lower tab to insure it wouldn't short on the dash. I then have a fuse in a fuse holder, I am using a 3A fuse for the LEDs, not sure where I'm going to mount the fuse holder just yet: the wire from the fuse then runs under the chassis (away from any movement) and pops out through a hole used to access the front axle greaser. the wire then goes into the bonnet where it splits via a piggy back spade connector to the two lights not sure how you can hold back the wires to look neater without drilling though the bonnet. any suggestions>> the lights are then earthed to the bonnet using their mounting bolts, I cleaned off the old paint and rust to insure a good connection. I used rubber grommets to avoid the metal rubbing through the wires the bonnet then has an earth strip running from the bolt that mounts the sheet metal to the hinge going to one of the engine mounts. this is to insure a good earth as the bonnet hinges are pretty loose at the best of times! might turn some nylon bushings using my lathe. and finally here is a shot of the dash board, looks totally original at some point i may add some dash lights that come on with the headlights (LEDs of course) so i hope you enjoyed plenty more pictures, stay tuned for the night time testing!! Callum

The last HH60-105047B Wheel Horse used was on the 1968 Commando 6 model 1-4631. The spec numbers always seem to decrease with age so HH60-105083F should be later. Garry

I think you are fine also...and you know the bearing is getting oil. It never was a Corvette, just the Cadillac.

Looks like you should add a few chainsaws to the list of equipment.

GO !! Sox

Looks like you got a workout there Keith.

I have a pair of LED lights mounted to the cab of my tractor and they will turn dark into daylight! Much more light and use less power to do it, you will like them on night rides.

I use a Brinly sweeper that has worked really well for over 10 years. Wouldn't hesitate to get another if this one ever wears out.

It Lives! It Lives! http://vid177.photobucket.com/albums/w224/sgtsampay/1975%20B100%20Auto/20150405_161137_zpssxuly27b.mp4 So today my amazing wife wished to spend a little time with me and wrap up this project. Well, we manage to attach the gas line, throttle cable, bolt down the engine, put on the pto system for the last time I hope, fill the crank case with fresh oil, and prime the engine. Then the magic happened and on the first pull it started to life. No smoke, no surging, nothing odd at all. Just a smooth running engine. It goes well trottle up and down and overall isn't load at all. Was very very pleased and hope to have many more hours with her. So now its time to measure and order a new belt for the drive system and mower deck. Then let them run. I will also try and mount a engine hour meter but that about it. I think its going to be a winner.

Your right about that...I feel sorry for anyone in this hobby in that area! Mike.........

Ken- I agree with you that the hours on an hour meter is the "max' hours on a tractor. You are not the first and will not be the last.

Never to many projects if it's relayed to tractors, tractor equipment, shop, or garage. Honey dues can get out of hand real quick.

Not saying a Word!!! Just looking for more projects, like that will ever get done!! Still trying to clean garage

XI fever will set in. Dont believe me,,,,,,,try one. Then you will have to own one. Now if someone could make a big square hood for the xi that looks like the hood on the 300 400 500 tractors,,,,,,man,,,,a stampede will start to own one. A great great machine. I notice more folks getting them. Glenn

Yours might be the first HF twin cylinder repower here on RS! was it in stock at HF?, I have not seen one in person. Is it lining up with the PTO? more pictures! I'm sure a lot of folks might go this route

That LSE is just downright unbelievable. I would almost go out on a limb to say that's maybe my most favorite WH of all time.

Thanks for comments. Never had a garden this size, but newly acquired electro w/ plow and cultivator gave me a reason to do it. Now if I could just get my wife to do all the weeding.

Just for support. This is the temporary exhaust until the 19" black chrome pipes arrive. They will be individually braced to the engine block for stability. The last time this engine was in a tractor it was in another Wheel Horse. An old 800 Special I had sitting around. Here's a quick clip of that one....and it was slightly quicker than stock. lol https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kgvgutBewY Mind you, the tractor was in Second Gear during this clip. My Brother (God rest his soul), always loved it when I would build something outlandish. I'm sure he would really be digging Traitor if he was still with us to enjoy it. Cheers!! Zip~

Pick up a nice Wheel horse 1054 today from a Canada fellow today. Runs nice and comes with a nice plow. The tractor doesn't need much just a good tune up and probably going to use this one as a worker. I will have to order headlight lenses from glen actually make that 2 set since I have two 1054s now. Are these becoming rare tractors now?

Nope...I am a one project at a time kind of guy...and sometimes, I forget which project that is. My goal...get to where I can watch paint dry. At the moment, I am refinishing an old oak kitchen table and chairs. Waiting for the Tongue Oil to dry now. Just came down to the Man Cave to check out Red Square and get a glass of Rock & Rye. I know...we love pictures. The last picture is the next project. The next project...

I wanna have a go,,,,,,,that is sooo cool Nigel. What parts off a landrover were used?

Anybody order from J.C. Whitney lately? I wonder if they still have those Engine Overhaul Pellets available? I might need them if I run across a Horse with a Tecky!

I will unfortunately not be able to attend this year. I say unfortunately only because it's such a great time with great people, but I'll be attending my son's wedding at the Outer Banks on the 25th, which should also be a great time with great people. Have fun, I'll be thinking of you all!

Lord willin' and Mrs. M is healthy, the cookie bars will be there.

I will be there Monday before the show staying in Chambersburg. Sightseeing the week through ( any suggestions? )and then will see if I can make it on Thursday. Definitely will be there Friday and Saturday. Not really looking for much as I have no idea what I need. Just wanting to hang out. No tractor this year.

Bob, We will be there as soon as possible. Thursday morning at the latest. Since Karen is on the board I do not know if we need to be there earlier. Jim

Thanks Bob for starting the countdown! Never too early to get ready. I'll be there and will have the smallest tent out there! Brining the Work Horse in order to add a little "Grey" to the sea of Red! now, should I take the plow off yet....

well we finally completed other than a decal kit for my Johnson loader its not bad but we had paint issues but it looks good from 20' but here she is see what you think?