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Crocs in for sale ad pics automatically drops the price by 500...

Well, they must have been, because that is exactly where we ended up. He was asking $2000, I offered $1500, we settled at $1650. Picking it up tomorrow.

Changing out tractors for this year show today Brian

I got a chance to do some cleaning. Turns out that the tractor is in very good shape and was just caked with dirt. The onan doesn't smoke and the tranny is strong. Some elbow grease, citrus cleaner, murphys oil soap, wax and a tooth brush equals a clean worker tractor. I am super happy buying this tractor. I didn't pay a whole lot and got a nice looking worker with a good 48" deck. I guess that I lucked out with this one! To be honest, I wasn't planning on this tractor being a keeper. I was planning on cleaning and selling but after cleaning her up and cutting some grass and a few odd jobs, she is a keeper for sure. I am really getting to like the hydro on the column and the reduction steering makes a big difference. Maybe one of Matt's foot pedals may be in order in the future.

A couple of weeks ago I asked Brian to send me a couple of his diaphragms that he makes for Kohler vacuum-style fuel pumps. They have been sitting on my desk, in front of the computer since they arrived. Well, today I started my 857 for the first time since putting it away in the shed last fall. When I parked it last year, I noticed that the engine would not keep running without being choked. I figured that I has some junk in the carburetor. But after removing the carburetor and cleaning it, I still had the problem. So I removed the fuel pump to find that the diaphragm was quite deformed, and actually stuck to the bottom of the pump. So I grabbed a new "buckaphragm", installed it, and voila, problem solved. Thanks again Brian for your quality part.

Thanks Guys Glad there's something I can do to help the old horse's keep on running Brian

I pulled the starter tonight, cleaned and lubricated it with graphite, reinstalled. Pulled the head as well and decarboned both the piston and the head and put her back together. New spark plug and had her running on gas squirted in the carb....til it backfired through the carb, caught the grass and gas on the front axle on fire, then the wooden barn floor... my fire extinguisher disappeared at some point over the winter so I did the only thing I could to put it out...peed on it...Ugh..I know..disgusting...but the fire is out, no damage to anything either, other than my pride. Drained the gas tank overnight, new full filter tomorrow and going to prime the carb and fire it up and see what happens.....WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER VERY CLOSE BY!! I can't believe I've gotten 6 emails about mower deck already and I never even said what I was doing with it...lol... More news tomorrow

Well, I could always try and borrow this one from a friend our ours Here's a picture from a couple years ago when I was just finishing up the 401 and a friend was working on building the stack for me. Sure looks different with single wheels on the rear. Sure could fit some horses in this rig though! Anyways as for what we'll bring, probalby going to take our flatbed from the farm this year, has a 12ft long bed on it so should be able to bring a couple horses and still have room just in case we find anything we can't live without. Don't have any pictures of it.

Well, today, I went to look at a 520H, I've always wanted a 500 series, since day one, and I finally found a decent one within price range for me! It seems to be an early 520, with no foreward swept front axle, and has pre-toro decals. It had 835.9 hours when I bought it. The previous owner got it from his neighbor, apparently, and he had it for quite some time. It came with a dozer blade, wheel weights, and chains, and something which I have no idea what it is, an extra front rim, and a parts manual (and he threw in a few kohler manuals because he said I'd use them before he did). The tractor runs like a top and the hydro works great, doesn't seem to smoke, doesn't have any leaks, and seems like it was at least semi-taken care of. It did not come with a mower deck, and has not had one on it for quite some time. It is also missing the PTO and tachamatic brackets, but those shouldn't be too hard to locate. If anybody has a good idea on how to date the 520's, let me know, because the rear fender pan has been re-painted, and does not have any tags on it. Maybe it can be done with the tags on the onan? Does anyone know what the red thing I got was? I think the PO just thought that it was red and assumed it was Wheel Horse related, but I have no clue what it is!

My back hurts looking at that deck! you could host a small party on it!

This guy is not coming with.

Sorry guy's false alarm! Yesterday I started to fix a hydraulic leak at the dip stick. Then some rain clouds moved in.....I quickly put everything back together and pulled it in the garage. Then went back to work on restoring a 520h for my son. Ole "Grandpa" forgot to turn the gas back on. Once I did that....she fired right up and purred like she should. But I really want to thank all the knowledgeable advice that was given. Thanks again guys

All cleaned up! Used Steve's plastic chain saw and no injuries have been reported!

Snagged another one for CT! I even got to use it once I got it home!

That was my plan today too Van but yesterday's storm got in he way!

My 12 raider was very lonesome for the last 5 years so i thought i would get him a partner. A big brother, so to say. Here is the new one on the ranch! Not as easy to find as you people down south, but they are here!

Almost finished with my morning coffee. Next move is to begin dragging the stuff out of one of the barns to take to the show. My poor old minivan is going to be loaded to the gills traveling both ways, taking stuff there and bringing stuff back this year! LOL I may be looking for a lightweight aluminum trailer for next years show. Both of my trailers are too heavy to pull with the minivan, and money spent on fuel driving the suburban would mean less wheel horse stuff I can buy at the show.

​Hope you enjoy mowing her yard, because I hear her hubby and kid are lazy as all get out. lol

well im changing the plan for engine, I picked up a 50.5 cu in Hilborn injected engine That is turn key running, Im still going to build this engine as a spare.

If you have an old throttle or choke cable sometimes you can use that like a snaketo clear what ever is blocking is

Hey all. Just joined. I have a 312-8 (91) Kohler engine. I also just purchased a 417 Hydro that I think is an 85. I picked it up a little over a week ago. I had originally started looking for a blower unit for the 312 but ran across the 417 and 2 stage WH blower for $850...talked the guy down to $700. Looks like it needed a starter however so its sitting at the WH repair shop down the road getting the starter rebuilt and having all the general maintenance done. I actually work for Sherwin Williams with the OEM division of the company and sell paint in both liquid and powder. If anyone has questions about painting, please ask!

Snapped a couple of quick shots while I was there

Congrats to you... we need some better picts when you get her home.

Maybe the red doo hingus thing may be for a bagger?

I think it should use 10w-30 motor oil. Not tractor hydraulic fluid. All ive ever used in my eatons was 10w-30

Really nice save i'd push it home a couple miles if i had to

Picked it up today, F450 4x4 440hp and 860 lb-ft torque First new vehicle we've ever bought

I'll be campin out in the Hippie van...

It doesn't haul a lot of tractors, but it'll be a great place to sleep

Looks like calendar material for sure.

Wheel Horse equipment was designed to be used bolt it on and use it.

Yeah... NOS is nice... but it would be much more fun to use. I'd use it myself. (not the can of fluid, but definitely the rest) In the grand scheme of things... it's an accessory... no matter what it's not like it's worth thousands of dollars. Use it and enjoy it. I say.

Found this while looking for a set of rear 753 tires today. A complete HY-3 kit for 1963 753 or 653. Everything can with the kit all the brackets brand new lines, brand new wheel horse belts. Even have the hard to come by belt cover. To top it all off 1.5 quarts of sealed hydraulic fluid produced by wheel horse with the discontinued part number on the tin. Have seen a couple used ones sell for some decent money, this would be a perfect addition to my 753 but not sure if I can void the NOS status!! Thoughts and opinions?

Beefy deck sounds......nice. The crocs really had to go though. Bad news there. Nice deal on the tractor though!

Try a little tape on the cable end if it is frayed...maybe a little WD-40 sprayed into the tube...

​While it is running the points are opening and closing developing a pulsating DC current flow through the coil, when not running if the points are closed you have a direct short circuit developed through the coil. You will also want to replace the points and condenser.

$1600

​Hello Mike, A big thankyou for the link to your restoration. That will certainly be a good read & of great help when i get around to restoring mine. The manual is equally helpful to knowing what goes where especially once it's dismantled & painted.

Most of my tractors have Brian's diaphragm in the fuel pump too, Bob. Sure glad he sells those.

Now that is mowin'! Do you have a hay take? Holy cow, feed for a few months!

​ ​I can think of someone else, but just the mere sight of her reminds me of her Nails on a Chalkboard voice! ​Sad but true..on both counts.

I know two lucky dogs named... Jeb&Jeff who live over there in PA.

Steve, cents you're retired you have no time to mow it more often! Ed, those pics are calendar shots!

If I don't sell the 1968 Commando 8 I have on CL right now, I will bring it.

imagine the news headlines "local police deputy outrun by lawn mower... air to ground team clocks the red blurr at triple digit speeds"

Ian, I missed out on much of this project as a result of my father's illness but have just read the thread from start to finish. An awesome project that makes me think of the quote 'the distance between insanity and genious is measured only by success'. It's a triumph of engineering inginuity (sorry it's Honda powered of course), but has the power to cause serious injury so don't get too carried away during the trials. Andy

My son lives in Buffalo. We go see him 8-10 times a year

Here are a few I saw at South Mountain in 2012. Not mine, just awesome tractors. I think the first one could be deerhunters, but just a guess. Don't know about the other one but it may be my favorite