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111-6 with 30" single blade deck 416-H with 48" deck and bagger 520-H with 42" deck 520-H with 60" deck 520-HC 520-HC is still awaiting his arm rests but is otherwise complete. The 48" deck that came with it is partly restored and will be ready for next year. Thanks, Cleat

I just bought myself a 16th birthday present and it isn't a truck its an rj35, I have been looking for one and asking around shows for awhile now and am very exited to have found one In this good of shape but I am not that familiar with the rj's yet, what do I have? from what I have learned so far its a late '55 to early '56 and is mostly complete except for a belt guard,cast steering wheel,reverse pulley and air cleaner. it came with the on/off switch and throttle cable, I cant wait to start up on getting this going!

Here you go, I can help with this one from here. Linders C175

I just completed a hub conversion on my 312-8 with 520 front end. Being unable to find 520 front wheels, I decided to go with trailer hubs. I could not find a good write up on the swap, so I am posting this for anyone who wants to do this swap. All parts (minus tires) came to about $100, so the conversion is around the same price as a set of clean 520 rims. Parts List -Trailer Hub Kit, I bought this off Ebay From Elgin Trailer Parts, This includes 2X 1000lb 4 bolt trailer hubs, bearings, 1" x 1.25" seals, and dust caps. (Fits BT8 1" spindle) Cost- 57$ shipped -Wheels, I ordered 5-3/8 x 8 rims (standard for 400 series). A big benefit to trailer hubs is that they accommodate a wide variety of rims/tire sizes. These hubs use a 4 x 4" bolt circle. Cost- 32$ shipped -Spindle Washers, 1" x 1.5" flat washer, 14ga or 18ga. I bought these from lowes but These can be sourced anywhere. Qty 2 needed. -Hub End Washers, .75" x 1.25" flat washer, 14ga or 18ga. I bought these from lowes but These can be sourced anywhere. Qty 2 needed. -Bronze Sleeve Bearing, 1" ID x 1.25" OD x .5" Long, I bought these from Mcmaster-Carr P/N 6391K281 Qty 2 needed. -3/4-16 Slotted Lock Nut, Mine were missing. I bought these from Mcmaster-Carr P/N 95030A270, Qty 2 needed, Sold in 10 pack. Installation is straight forward. The pictures pretty much sum up the steps. The bearing need to be hand packed with grease before assembly. Install the inner bearing before inserting the seal. The hub nuts are not intended to be torques very hard. Just snug them up and install the correct size cotter pin. The hubs are very smooth and solid. I am very happy with the results. Thanks, -Justin

Just a few pics from a hot 35deg C showground.

shaft extended 2.5 " Wheel won't hit hood no more!

Personally, I like the idea of an all day buy and custom build, not just the assembly of a stocker. Anyone can do that. No matter what, someone will end up with a great start to a one-of-a-kind machine!

Great pic Bert!!! Looks like a great place to have a Southern Wheel Horse Meet and Greet. This is going to be fun!

Well Craig, that's another interesting idea.... What about this as a Thursday event? Also, some of you mentioned that this is something that you would not do, or would be interested in watching.... the real question is can we get 2 teams established to do this? So post here if you would be SERIOUSLY interested in actually being in or leading one of the teams (because that's really the only way this works). Saying that you would is not a commitment, just to see if this would fly. In any event, the teams would need to be established before the show to insure what Bill talked about doesn't happen, 'cause no way do I want to compete with ANY of you on a build let alone Bill, no one want's to raffle off a bucket of bloody parts from me

Here's hoping... we're adding another day to the show to allow for this to happen.

Karl, This was a subject that was on my mind to speak to you about but we didn't get enough time together. Years ago at the show we tried to get teams to put back together a model 656 and see what team could do it the quickest, sort of like at the county fair were a group of guys rebuild a model T in 10 minutes. Well what happened was nobody wanted to attempt this project at the show. I had a model 656 taken apart (except the engine and transmission) with the parts laid out. What ended up happening was Ed Mayhew and I put the tractor back together with taking challenges from the crowd as to just how fast we could do it (and a whole lot of heckling too). Times of 1/2 hour to 45 minutes were figured but it did take us only 18 minutes (tractor running and no power tools). AT the Florida Flywheels Show I attempted to build a pulling tractor from parts found in the flea market and enter the tractor in the pull ........... I got close but the cost was too high and this with no hi performance parts. I ended up borrowing weights and putting them on my 854 for the 1,000 pound class, with me on the 854 and borrowed weights we weighed in at 600 lbs BUT we still beat a John Deere in the class ! Fabrication takes a torch, a welder and a engineering mind with lots of time. Wild Bill

Hi everyone and thank you all for the warm welcome, Im not real good on computers so please bear with me, I would love to post pictures but will have to wait for my son bert to help me I guess Im better at milking a cow then working with computers. He lives 35 miles from me so generally I see him on weekends,We look forward to a meet and greet and appreciate any advice or suggestions. If I take a day or two to respond im not on every day and Im not hooked up to a cell phone on computer so I dont know right away when I get a msg any thing urgent you can contact my son. Thanks again for the welcome and I look forward to meeting all you guys and gals.

Fantastic news, and thank you Eldon. It would be a RedSquare vote only (hey, we gotta get something out of it too ) and when we come up with the rules, it will include NO PAINTING because not just the overspray, but there's enough exhaust fumes don't need to add paint thinner to that as well. Let me think on this for a little bit, and start to put something together. The theme will work out perfect custom theme and custom builds. Thank you again for bringing this to the club, I think it will be a fun event to see.

Well, let's see... I did have the Cheese Grater hit the wheelie bar today.

The wheat harvest was in full swing today in SC Pa. With 2 JD combines w/30' heads, 2 grain haulers, 2 balers, and several grain trucks. I know this is a small operation for you western guys, but this is a pretty big operation for the rolling hills of SC Pa.

Just restored this 63 Jacobsen thought I'd share some pictures..

Paitence Grasshopper!

At the show we walked around and took a few pictures of custom/modified Wheel Horses, what we looked for mainly is what need/ reason was this machine built by the owner. Now keep in mind that a "custom built" Wheel Horse could just mean the owner added two cup holders but I think what Eldon and others would like to do is build a custom/modified Wheel Horse that can do a special work task that a stock Wheel Horse could not do. Some of the "rat rod" Wheel Horses are neat and well built this can be easy to due being that one can bolt any part to the frame . My Mighty Lawn Ranger Six Speed was built to have the extra gears to get the most amount of work from the 6hp Tecumseh engine and the rear axle brakes were added so the tractor would not spin the rear wheels while working in the culvert in my front yard. The 1/2 Wheel Horse Lawn Ranger I built was for driving around the Portland, IN, by welding two frames together I could haul parts and people at the same time in the show grounds. On another note the put together/ scrap parts Wheel Horse could be done but even then time is an issue. Years ago I gave two brothers a (I think it was a Raider 10) a running Wheel Horse, drove it off the trailer Friday night took it all apart, cleaned it, painted it and put the tractor back together (running and tuned) by Sunday night. .......... it's more parts then you think. I do love my restored Wheel Horses but I'm a hot rodder at heart and like the custom/modified Wheel Horses too. It will be interesting to see just what shows up at the 2016 Wheel Horse Show

ANDREW,YOUR FIRST TRACTOR IS WAAAAYYYYY BETTER THAN MINE WAS.... YOU HAVE A GOOD EYE....AND A GREAT START TO A GREAT HOBBY.!!!!

That deck is made for a Vertical shaft engine and is EASILY converted to a typical tach-o-matic setup for the C-101 or others with horizontal engines....I know as I have done this a few times: 1) remove the stack pulley, pinch pulley (near the fron center) and the 'L' shape deck hanger in the rear center. 2) Using a Sawzall, trim the from anti-scalp BRACKET evenly with the top of the deck (so it doesn't interfere with the lift hardware.) 3) procure a 2-belt center pulley... I HAVE A NEW ONE TO FIT. Also hgave a good use center pulley 4) You'll need the deck belt too....I also have it. 5)The deck is pre-drilled to accommodate the Tach-o-Matic lift hardware. I have ALL that lift hdwe too if you need it. Pics are easier than words.

I bought a gallon can with a strainer basket from NAPA. It works fairly well, but as you stated...The stuff we used 40 years ago would really clean stuff up.....and burn a hole in the ozone layer!

If I recall correctly 8ns use dry sleeves. You pull the old sleeves put in new ones, new rings, and usually new piston/pins. http://www.yesterdaystractors.com/cgi-bin/store/model_parts.cgi?SearchArea=Ford&&md=8N&cat=Engine Overhaul Kits&r=mcats Only machine work is to get crank reground and maybe valve seats. They use shell bearings on rods and mains so after your crank is ground I guess you can order them...(Better than my Case DC3 which uses poured babbit bearings. The do it your self route gets to be a problem when you have to buy a sleeve puller http://smile.amazon.com/OTC-Manual-Sleeve-Puller-Set/dp/B000RT8272/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1435862988&sr=8-6&keywords=sleeve+puller Ouch$$$ and the disc you need is not included that will be another $100 If you are handy you can make your own I have a picture of a home built somewhere I will post if I find it. Found ithttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Automotive-or-Tractor-cylinder-crank-in-sleeve-puller-/141704430014?hash=item20fe3e01be&vxp=mtr

Glenn thanks for a very good list ... my family got a kick out of it. Rick

I've been using berrymans it works good you have to let stuff soak over night to really get stuff clean

The scrapheap idea is a good one, each team could get one part from it and attach it to the tractor prior to sourcing another part from the heap. Contributions could be made at any time by anyone who desires to. This would allow a team's supporters to salt the mine, but the other team could rob it first. That could add a bit of excitement.

I have been using the gunk brand carb cleaner and been very happy with it. Peels the paint right off of it and any gummed up areas in the bowl / carb. We will see how long it holds up. Have also heard of good things from berrymans carb dip.

If the time frame and judging determines the winning team. Why not raffle off both tractors one each day. Proceeds to help support the next year build.

Exactly what I was thinking Karl... the perfect Thursday, first day event.

Cool chick... hot tractor.

I can attest to this truism!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 29. The shin bone is a device for finding furniture.

i would LOVE to be in one of the teams if i could make it over, always wanted to take part in the scrapheap challenge/junkyard wars. this comes pretty close

engines before 1970 that do not have harden valve seats require lead additive which is most early K series Brian

Wow. That looks so good compared to what it started out. And I like the red:-)

if you widen the table to fit the tires fully on the table, how does that make the table feel? my concerns that it may become alittle top heavy and tip over? would making the bottom alittle wider be a good idea?

I volunteer to be a cheerleader

Joe goes by horsedr2004 I think on ebay and has a disk listed now I think.

I agree that I do not want to spend the entire time building the tractor however if we have large enough teams it would be great to work in shifts of 1-2 hours per shift. That way everyone who want to be involved can do so but not take up too much time. This will be interesting for sure...

I bought two of those switches on ebay a while back. Cole Hersee is the manufacturer of these Have not looked for them since I did my tractor tho. David

A little ditty from one of my favorite albums from one of my favorite bands for when I feel like I need a calming influence...

Cleat, looks like the Royal Canadian Police mower lineup. Very nice collection. Glenn

great pics Dino, love them plate's you're holding up

I know a retired guy that Stevebo and I are friends with that could smoke most of the young guys so age is not an excuse. It's just a state of mind and if you let it get to you then that's how you'll be. With that said, I'd be game to be involved. I'll take KenB, Charlie & SteveBo for my team!

Love the who's who pics as always Steve. I look forward to these every year.

I was amazed at just how well the kids did with driving their Wheel Horse. Before driving through the cones I wanted to test their knowledge of operation and for me to check for mechanical problems of their Wheel Horse. Each child got a different discussion about the tractor they were operating (next year a group rules of the road class may happen) since all types of Wheel Horses were operated by the kids. A child with a 953/1054 was taught to look for out and make sure nothing is in their path that might get run over by the taller tractor. Any kid riding a mid engine RJ or Suburban series was warned against letting the clutch out too fast as not to pull a unwanted wheelie. Kids with hydros were told to use the foot brake first then make sure the lever is pulled back. Any tractors that had wide wheel weights I instructed the kids to make sure they had enough room when making a turn on their Wheel Horse so the weight will not hit any thing. During obstacle course I watched each kids body language too make sure they were not in trouble and to see what sequence they operated starting and stopping procedures in. It was good to have the parents there too supporting the children. Any of the kids who was in the class and then drove in the parade got more attention as after I talked to them about their Wheel Horse I raised their wrist to show the world the red band they received for passing the course ! I would also like to give a BIG THANK YOU to my assistant Jo Marion as she was a big help with this project. I am proud of all the kids who took this class ! Wild Bill

I have one that does that. Have blamed it on the rubber seal on the stick aging because when I swap with another engine the problem follows the dipstick. My fix so far has been to bend the stick handle so it hits the hood and can't blow out. Kohler is fairly proud of their replacements. Garry

just picked these up what does everyone think

My wife bought this lift for me. l just finished putting aluminum walk board down each side to widen it. I think I am going to like it

So...to clarify, am I correct to say this type spring is the most difficult one to obtain. When searching for another one...which type is this spring known as...is there a part number assigned to it we should be looking for? Thanks Lane. Aside from fabbing up your own...does anyone know of a source for another of this type?