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1st, this is proof that the Flamingo did follow me home from the Big Show. 2nd, I wanted to take a picture of the Afghan that Squonk won and gave to my wife Chris. Karen (kthack657) made and donated this to the raffle at the Big Show...which makes it that much more special. Thanks Karen and Mike. 3rd, the 876 that I picked up from SmokinJoe. It is sporting it's new choke cable, lift lever adjustment and flywheel / generator guard.

Finally got one....on the 4th of July!! My 11 yr old boy was rather excited!! Thad

Getting ready to load for Portage WI thought I would snap a few pics of the herd (not all were able to make it). Enjoy Thanks for looking Tom

Just wanted to share a couple pics from a beautiful Western NY 4th of July weekend with the boys - n - girls of Red Square . Slipped the brush-cutter head on the old trimmer & hacked about 15 feet off the shoulder to park for next weeks ride . Foxglove is in full bloom ( way late this year ). Stopped for a break along one of the oil roads . Smile Rene'

Hey guys picked up these two little awesome tractors for my dad and I at the wheel horse show this year! What do you all think? And if you went to the wheel horse show this year what did everyone think about it?

I agree with Ken on this. It is too bad for you that you couldn't score a good project, but the love of this herd is what keeps him going. I would hope he has a friend or two who will act on behalf of his estate to find new homes for them. We lost a member of our antique tractor club this spring and several of us have helped his widow sell them off slowly.

If the tractors keep the old timer happy that is what matters. I think the sad thing is the poor old guy needs to drag around an oxygen tank...I'd be willing to bet that when the times comes he has some good old buddies that will want his tractors...

Finally got the Bronco 14 running....the boys entered the 4th of July parade at MiTeJo Campground Milton,NH.

Happy 4th of July, everyone!

While on our road trip Friday, we stopped at several yard sales and flea markets. While at a yard sale on ILL 1 near Oliver, Ill, I noticed some Wheel Horse tractors at the neighbors. I asked the yard sale people and they said the guy wouldn't sell them for anything. I went over and asked about the horses and the elderly gentleman (dragging his oxygen tank) said he "just collects them" and nothing was for sale. I got a few photos of the ones I saw outside, and was told the "better shape" ones were in the garage. It is sad the way these poor tractors will have a slow painful death! There were 2 more that I didn't get a picture of...1 was a "nut roaster"!

Looks like you were camping on the hill this year. Very nice round hoods you found BTW. I was there...the show was fantastic, even with the Saturday rain.

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

Stevasaurus's tricycle during the annual Boy Scout parade circa 1957, It was with a heavy heart that Steve sold his prized possession for his first Wheel Horse.

haha yes I did camp on the hill this year. And thanks! These were the only 854's I seen there in good running shape. And yes the show was fantastic even with the rain! Going next year is a must! You must have missed my sons 854 at the show, it runs Primo... Nice Horse's...

Post 'em up here... any picts to share of your 's flying the ol' RWB glory today.

club and 608 i would like to ask all of you with an onan twin cylinder to join the yahoo onan club. ( google it ) just say you want to join to learn how to work on your onan engine. the site has the P series parts and service manuals, as well as most of the other twin cylinder engines. then you can learn how to do it correctly. ( set valves, and torque ) thank you. boomer ( the used onan engine parts guy,also NOS and new )

One for the Dino(Steveasaurus)here...

It sure does not take a whole lot to get the clown car out and going.

haha yes I did camp on the hill this year. And thanks! These were the only 854's I seen there in good running shape. And yes the show was fantastic even with the rain! Going next year is a must!

Hey Tom, which one holds the golf bag? I happen to have another horse on my trailer for you, and an engine...don't forget the license plat please. Nice herd Tom.

Hell no...

Sweet pictures guys show those American flags and be proud!!

Enough already... quit hogging the computer. Hard for me to get a post in these days.

I can now say it's completed! Even cut the grass with it today.

Precisely why I got it Mike.... for, you know...that off brand guy next door.

Here you go Mikey... enjoy your holiday bro.

Wow I used to live in upstate NY. bet we could could have a great time bs'n

That happened to me allready, a little while ago. But I did check the fuses again: all are A ok. Right now I am waiting for tomorrow so I can get a replacement ignition switch.

Looks like the herd will enjoy a nice outing. While you are on the show grounds remember

Cool Beans. I got one of those little Travelocity gnomes too! Glad the Flaming Mingo made it home. I was worried it would end up in Dukes Snow Chucker! Glad Chris is enjoying the afghan and top notch paint job on the belt guard! Now all you need is the lighter! You can get one of those 12V heated seats for winter duty.

14-16 ft-lbs for the graphite based gaskets. There probably is a preferred pattern for tightening, but I just criss-cross. Tighten snug, then half tight, then to 14-16 ft-lb. I usually double check to make sure.

Hey Steve, wunna hear something pretty neat? My 1968 Electro 12 had the exact same sticker on the rear. Lincoln Tractor and Equipt. Co RockFord Illinois.. our tractors came from the same place! I'm in Mansfield Mo though, mines traveled a little further than yours lol

Thank you Ed, it was great meeting you too and thanks for the deal on the new deck wheels! It was fun testing the carrying capacity of the A-81 but I haven't made it to mowing the yard yet!

Its starting to come together my 1054. Welded a New batterystand fiksed the tranny . Make a New spring for my hydro pump, sandblastering every pies and paint it With 2k akryl .paint from spies hecker.

Hey it's my old Chebbie!

I think you found a couple of nice GT's! We were there and had a good time Thursday & Friday...Saturday not so much because of having to load up in the rain!

Thanks Pullstart, your daughter has great taste in machines I think there is a long list of people wanting to have a drive at the couple of shows I'm taking WN to this year... Maybe I should start selling tickets Thanks dude. WN went back up on the bench something my back is very much regretting! Even though there were three of us lifting! So I spent that day doing some gentle paint stripping and knocking out a few dents on the front of the hood. I managed to get a bit more done the following day, the fender pan this time. as you can see the fender pan does not quite reach the foot plates! Some more recycling, this was part of a Spear and Jackson sign. Two plates tacked on.. Both sides done and on the bench to be fully welded. As you can see a little trimming of length is needed.. The new metal on the front of the fender pan has now been fully welded up, mostly shaped and the welds ground down.. Just in need of a splash of red oxide in these photo's. .

Doing a search for a CH18S brings them up. Don't have a clue why the website doesn't have it.

Is there really... any other forum?

Looks like the bad weather is heading your way Craig!

For everyday use I find a combination of MMO and Marine Stai-Bil in my fuel mixed per manufacture recommendations works well. My C-105 always amazes me with how it turns over on the first crank! I do find it handy though to have a can of Seafoam and a can of spray Seafoam on the shelf for different situatiuons.

I really gotta find a book to start studying these tractors.. Whats this one? Value to it? I'm guessing somewhat due to it being older, but not sure if there are certain models that are not etc. Thanks!

I am happy with my can of Berrymans, but it is about 8 years old now. I would not be surprised if I found out that the current recipe was "watered down" in comparison to the old stuff

On my way, I'll be right over. Jeff Hodge is the mac daddy scrapple master.

No opinion either way here due to the fact I'm a MMO guy. Two or two and a half ounces added to five gallons of non-ethanol gasoline is the way to go for me!

great show! too bad the weather (liquid sunshine) chased (almost) everyone away! I know its set up as Fri and Sat but I met 2 guys on Sat morning who came from Buffalo and were a little disappointed that everyone seemed to be packing it in by the raffle time on Sat. I know its the WHCC who sets up the show but most everyone knows that Thurs and Fri are the big days. I let these guys know that and directed them to join up with the WHCC and of course RS!

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

OK T-shirt maker dudes. There's an idea that will sell.

I have been using those HF guns for years now and never had a bad one yet. I have painted everything from full sized farm tractors to short frame WH's and they turn out just as nice as most I've seen. I really don't think the gun is as important as the rest of the process of painting. The prep work is what makes or breaks a paint job but the paint you use makes a BIG difference. Painting with a gun takes some practice and will always look better than spray bombs.