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I seen this a couple of days ago, was trying to wait to pick it up after the show, but after a couple sleepless nights I had to pick it up yesterday. This is really nice , runs and operates great,

Well my local dealer came thru again! Great guys. They showed this tractor to me 2 weeks ago and asked if I was interested. It was really hard to start and pretty dirty but there wasn't any rust on it. I said "sure am interested" but I have no way to get it to my house. They said see what you can do. Two weeks go by and I stopped by early this morning to pick up some other parts. I mentioned that I had no luck in getting a trailer. They said we will just have one of the guys throw it on a trailer and he can follow you home. Pay us when you get the cash. We shot some starter fluid in the carb and by some miracle she fired right up! A 1993 520-H with a 48" deck followed me home today. Some faded paint, lots of crud and dried dirt BUT underneath is a rust free awesome hunk of tractor! Hour meter stopped at 658 hrs so I am not really sure what the hours are. New oil filter, tranny filter, fuel filter, air filter are all in store for tomorrow as is a wash. The Onan sounds awesome and doesn't burn oil. I put fresh gas in her and cut a third of my yard with her this evening and the hydro is strong, the motion control lever doesn't need any adjusting and the cut was great. Support your local dealer!

In a previous post of my Commando 8 redo, I discussed repairing the wallowed out key way in the axle. Instead I replaced the 3 speed with one I had on the shelf. Today while rooting out some potential items for the SHOW, there was that 3 speed. So today I made a stab at the repair. I made a dummy key from a piece of 3/16 brass , welded around it, and ground/filed it down. Only time will tell if the weld will hold up to the torque.

Just picked up this 1963 Chevrolet Corvair with a 4 speed.

So, during the winter, I had my 310-8 set up as a plow tractor. It worked pretty well with no weights (except mine ) and no chains. Just Carlisle All Trail tires. One day, we had about 4 inches, and I was out plowing my driveway, when I started having trouble getting it into gear, and it felt like the brakes were on slightly. I figured maybe the roll pin had broken on the gear shift, allowing the shaft to move and not click the tractor into gear properly, So I had drove it back to where I keep it, and it has sat since then. I did check the roll pin in the shifter though, and it was broken. This transmission, has whined since day one and it also has a broken axle, but its broken under the hub, and the hub holds it together but because of this, I shortly after bought a donor tractor with an 8 pinon, to take the transmission from. Today, I decided to do the swap! Here are some pictures! Hope you enjoy! The following is not supposed to happen. I don't have any idea what happened. I don't understand how it was still working! I'm wayyy too scared to open the transmission Here is the pic of the donor tractor, a 79 C-111 Here is after I finally got the new (cough..old..cough) transmission into the tractor! Once I was done, just because I could, I threw on a plastic fender from a C-161 I got off of craigslist onto the tractor, does anyone else like the look of a plastic fender on a 300, 400, or 500 series? because I can tell you I LOVE it! I really love the look of that fender. These are right after I got the All-Trails mounted back on the 310. Love these tires. Nothing but good things to say about them!

This was my 65 Turbo Corvair. It went pretty good too.

I agree with the 6 to 7 hundred price range.Try it out.Good battery in it? That saves 40 bucks.All good tires that aren't rotted and hold air? Couple hundred if it needs all four.Mower deck in good shape with no rot holes and quiet bearings and idler? We all know what a deck costs to repair.Honestly,I'd offer the guy 7 hundred if all checks out OK.But then again,I'm not a cheapskate or always looking for a gift.

They say necessity is the mother of invention, and I will freely admit that this one falls under the heading of; "dumb things you figure out while restoring old tractors". While pulling the tractor apart I noticed that all four flange bushings (2 for the fender pan pivot point, and 2 for the manual PTO handle {WH P/N: 7879} ) were almost completely gone. I figured they were a common part and I'd buy four to replace them and be done with it. Well, they are an available part ... if you want to pay $10 a piece for them at Toro. While looking for a couple of odds and ends at Tractor Supply, I saw these "1/2" Axle Cap Nuts". I knew the inner diameter was 1/2" to accept the 1/2" rod, I could grind off the cap, and those barbs could be moved or ground off, to make the flange bearings I needed. Plus they are exactly the same OD as the pressed holes in the Dashboard Riser and Fender pivot bracket. They worked like a charm and they're only $1.79 per 2 ea. I have included pictures below. Note the cap is ground off and the tabs pressed back into the body. I held the cap with a pair of needle nose pliers and used my upright belt/disk sander to grind the cap off.

So let's see what every 1 is bringing to the show this year!.as I am doing some last minute cleaning and body work to my 310.

I did a little horse tradin with my brother for this 165. It cost me an outboard. She's in real nice mostly original shape. Runs real strong full throttle but runs kinda poopy at lower speeds. Here is what previous owners have done to it trying to get it to run right. Flush tank, new fuel lines, brand new carb, new points, coil and condenser. Compression test is good, check valve clearance good. .Its not carb or points settings, they are spot on. All grounds and connections are good. I know this tractor has left more than a few guys scratchin their heads... I haven't had much time to look into it myself...

I did. I got a call from my good friend Fireman this afternoon and he told me about the two. I was on the road so I had him contact seller and set up the pick up. Fireman was at work until tomorrow so he could not make the trip. The owner was nice but man he was out there in the sticks... Anyhow here are the before and after cleaning pics. This guy literally made his own tire chains. Check this out...

Somehow got very luck to get a good one. It must be low hours as you can still see some very minor cross hatching and very minimal piston slap. It pulls hill with a hydro, and a 48" SD deck at full speed like there is nothing to it. It does not compare in power however to the 16HP briggs twins, but what I have noticed is that it does not drink that much more fuel than any other big block kohlers. Got the non shaker mount engine which is nice as it will fit wider model years. The shaker mounts seem to be very short lived.

The 16's really do have some nut. Being this one runs rough at idle and slower speeds it will shake your fillings out. Never was a big fan of rubber mounted engines..i think I'm gonna nic name it shake rattle and roll.. But, I do like it!

If I posted my 401, your 702 would look better too. It's Rusty and Crusty but a dependable show cruiser and a 1 pull start engine.

the 20$ ebay carb worked for me mine old carb had a small hole in it that let the float fill up with gas. I would also un bolt the head and decarbon the valves and make sure they are sealing good had this problem on my brothers 657 it would not run right at all and gas keep blowing out the carb it was the intake valve

My first was a 1989 310-8 with a 37" deck, bought for $150.00.

They say necessity is the mother of invention, and I will freely admit that this one falls under the heading of; "dumb things you figure out while restoring old tractors". While pulling the tractor apart I noticed that all four flange bushings (2 for the fender pan pivot point, and 2 for the manual PTO handle {WH P/N: 7879} ) were almost completely gone. I figured they were a common part and I'd buy four to replace them and be done with it. Well, they are an available part ... if you want to pay $10 a piece for them at Toro. While looking for a couple of odds and ends at Tractor Supply, I saw these "1/2" Axle Cap Nuts". I knew the inner diameter was 1/2" to accept the 1/2" rod, I could grind off the cap, and those barbs could be moved or ground off, to make the flange bearings I needed. Plus they are exactly the same OD as the pressed holes in the Dashboard Riser and Fender pivot bracket. They worked like a charm and they're only $1.79 per 2 ea. I have included pictures below. Note the cap is ground off and the tabs pressed back into the body.

Just picked up a new to me 1991 312-8. Been looking for the right deal for some time and found this tractor with the snow blower attachment for $450. Runs great, paint is a little rough, but overall a solid tractor. 42" side discharge deck. Blower has all new bearings and chain. Came with 50lb wheel weights and chains along with owners manual.(Sorry for the crappy pics)

commando 8 and i also have a 310-8

I'm not 3/8' I'm metric

James, I have a 656 with a HH60. It has an electric start. When I first got it, the starter did not work, and so I pulled that thing over until my hand hurt. I totally understand your pain. I fixed the starter, and got it running with a LOT of cranking and tinkering, and I have only gotten it to run about 3-4 times. I was reading your thread earlier and I saw how Steve mentioned to put two tractors together, put a flip in the belt to make sure that you are turning the engine over the right way, and put tension between them, and it turns the engine over. I did this today and I got the tractor running multiple times (after it dying a few ). I know you said the only other tractor you have available is a vertical shaft, but I feel like you should still give this a try(even with the vert shaft tractor, you would only have to flip the belt 90 degrees instead of 180 ). I was amazed at how easy it was. The starter, even with a good battery just couldn't turn the tractor over fast enough, and consistent enough to get the tractor started easily. I really think you should give this a try. I wouldn't worry about the other tractor being a vertical shaft, just make sure you loop the belt so it spins the little techy the right way. Good luck!

Don't have to...it is the right seal.

​I wish it was the refreshing Vodka/Rum on ice mix. Lol Actual Black wido spiders! When I pulled thefender peice off I couldnt see the bottom until set it on the ground. But when I flipped it over.. There was 9 just sitting there. I think Ive killed about 16 now on the tractor. So I'm gonna take a break today on working on it, Seal up the garage and bug/spider bomb it. There was 1 time Im pretty sure I touched one and didn't realize it at the moment. But also In addition to fitting the wider/taller tires. Im also doing full re-paint, and Installing and testing out a clevis hitch kit that Wheelhorseman1000(lowel) made and ill be providing pictures and an install video I also am custom fitting a 42 in scraper box to work with the clevis hitch as well. (might fab a 3 point hitch as well. But Most 3 point attachments seem to big for this size tractor.

You don't see many of those anymore. Thanks for the pictures. I remember working on them back in my service station days...like the first time I changed out a fan belt.

That 471643 is also the Timken # and is the correct number to look for. Motion Industries has it and I bet NAPA has it also.

Did you check the float adjustment...both up and down?? Are you getting good gas flow through the fuel pump?? Great pictures James. If it was me, I would get the $20 E-Bay carb and give the carb you have to Richard to rebuild. I don't think you want to throw out that original carb. Besides, you can't have too many Tecumseh carburetors on the shelf.

From my notes - check the sizes 1234 replaced by 83-2830 nla CR/SKF 7627 National 471643 .750"x1.628"x.250" Garry

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Multy-Home-Black-27-in-x-72-in-Vinyl-Runner-MT5310063US/100174337?keyword=Black+Vinyl+Corrugated+Floor+Runner

If I do it will be on the Tues. before the show. Wed. I'm gone !

thanks anglo, oh really? i did see that but i'm not sure if my float is bad or not. ok does anyone here has a refurb kit. thanks for all the part numbers. oh thanks like a proper rebuild etc, yes time doesn't really matter to me i know i need a few news seals and gaskets. i might do. but you are right of coarse. i just looked on ebay for a rebuild kit and it looks pretty good value i might consider it. but as your not to far away you having a look at it is a very kind offer. i did decide to take apart the carb and clean it a bit and heres where i am at. james some people have said about blowing out the lines with an air compressor?

That is a Series 1 Lauson Carb (631067a). pages 10 - about 22 in the Service Manual will show you that it is not straight forward to service them. If you wish to go down the Refurbish route, then you will need Repair Kit part number 31840, Probably have to import from the U.S . As I mentioned in your duplicate post on MoM , I have a Boxed NOS brass Float you can have if you need one . If you need someone to rebuild it for you and are not in a real hurry, I will consider it. If you consider it to be too much hassle for you, then just get a Chinacarb as suggested. These original Carbs are not so bad. As I have mentioned, if they are properly serviced and kept clean and tuned, they will start and run perfecly like any other make. Your Call really.

I think you did very well with the price, ply ratings and style of that tire. I don't have an Xi so I wasn't familiar with the tank style under the tub verses my 520-H but on the same principle, you can raise everything at the base mount or you can just lift the tank. Whatever gets you through the night! PS....Black Widow Spiders or the refreshing Vodka and Rum on ice mix? If I start killing 10 or 11 of either, I would be crapping my pants!

Hello, so today i took the carb off and took some good pictures for you guys, any advice on cleaning like what do i do etc image is unclear but it reads 3589H2 i beleive 40 james

​When boats are on trailers, they don't cost so much to operate!

Thanks for posting the pic's. Personally not a fan of plastic but your swap looks great. Red is for the blood we shed.

Air filters fitted, here's one of em. All the pedals are fitted and connected up. Nigel being the good bloke he is spent a while Thursday afternoon cleaning up the welds on the front wheels.... A before and after kinda shot. A close up. As much as I liked the look of the rust on the hood it has to be painted red, so I made a start on the rust clean up.. Not fun! Friday was mostly about changing the front tyres and cleaning up the wheel rims.. If you want to see how I removed the old tyres click on the link below http://myoldmachine....-refit/?p=21837 A cautionary tale for you all... There I was busy cleaning a wheel rim with a sanding wheel in the electric drill. I can't hear anything over the sound of the drill, so I'm in a little world of my own.. I had no idea that Nigel had been behind me for a few min's trying to get my attention.. When he finally did get my attention it made me jump and knock the wheel I was working on off the bench! The wheel hit the concrete floor with a bang and a flash! I thought the flash was the wheel hitting a bit of flint mixed in with the concrete.. Until I looked at the rim.... Hang on.. That's the sort of mark only an electrical arc could make! The flash was not flint, it was the rim cutting through my extension lead!!! Anyway, have a pic of a nice clean wheel rim... It was soon given a couple of coats of red oxide followed my some grey primer before putting the new tyres on. Here's how she looked by the end of Friday.. Not much left to do And to finish this update, a video..

It is nice when a plan works out! Good job with the swap.

Thats a very cool look Tom!

Nice work Tom... turning into a sea of red there in the background.

Pics of boats on grass. What next, pics of your Horses on water? J/k Steve, the boats are beauties, just like the Horses.

Or try a new condenser. I agree with Steve, swap known working parts in there first to prove what the problem is.

SML 506 WH 50" sickle bar mower.

I hope to see your raider there, you can always keep it in the building as others said and even if it does get dirty It can't be too big of a deal to clean it up again. I would love to see it in person. If all goes well I will have this one with me.

Good to see alot of people are going !

Okay Duane.... I will bring the chain and meet you in the field Thursday night for a pull off

I am bringing one of these....

​This one will do it GVWR of 40,400lbs and tow rating of 31,700lb. Even still I'll never sell my 7.3 it's still my favorite engine but we'll see after a yr with this 6.7

You sure your wife didn't buy that couch for you to be sleeping on? Mine would have. Nice find. Steve

Ok the big day has come, out for some pics.

Installed mine today while we had one last warm day. I like the look, just hope they hold up. Time will tell! Only paid about $2.50 for the vinyl runner from Lowes and around $5 for the adhesive. I still have enough to make another pair!