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If your planning a holyday outside of usa this might be the place you want to check out!! http://www.demilked.com/norway-landscape-photography-scandinavian-nature/ Lars

I'm just curious about doing a Caption This thread on a regular basis. The idea is simple. I post a pic and you members post captions to it. Keeping it family friendly is of utmost importance to me so as not to offend anyone. The first one got a nice response so I though it might be a fun addition to the site. Not sure as to how often it would be posted yet, and ideas for picture subjects are welcome via pm or in this thread. Karl is ok with it but I'm also waiting to get more input from the rest of the Admin/Mod team. Give us your thoughts here if you would. Thanks, JimD

This is almost all done ,I've got 1 rim to paint gas filter to change and it will almost be done . well it's never done completely right guys. But I might have a gold mine the guy at my local scrap yard is going to call me if he gets any wheel horse's in. and he will save them for me to buy at scrap price, Never know what will come in. I got 5 gals of rv antifreeze in both rear tires with new tubes front and rear need front weight somehow. I got my new decals from terry today and they look great. 10 mins had them on very easy to apply ,thanks terry

When you enter something in the Search box a new box appears to the left of it with "All Content plus a down arrow" Click on that down arrow and a drop down menu appears. If you are looking for a manual click on Files. Then the search will be done in the Files only. When the results come up there is another drop down menu at the top of the first result on the right named "Sort by". Click on that and select "Relevancy" Entering a model number in the search box for a tractor won't always bring up the results you want. In that case enter the model year and model name i.e. 1990 312-8 and sort by Relevancy. The Yahoo Manuals Groups are still there spread over about 30 Groups but are totally useless. I can't even figure out what files are there or where they are and I put them there. So far they haven't figured out their changes were not needed or wanted and will leave them to take up bandwidth for ever. The old Yahoo Databases were the slickest thing since sliced bread and any member could use them. Some have 10,000 entries and the searched results would come in a second. In all their wisdom they decided a database should have a maximum of 1000 entries. Now I can't even use them and Yahoo considers it progress. Garry

I totally disagree with Lynn. I can find things now...where I could not before...and the search function is so much better. All he really has to do is ask for a manual and Garry will put in the link. Doesn't get any easier then that. http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/files/

Picked up a pair of mounted used Ag tires at an auction yesterday. They are Carlisle Super lugs 23 10.50x12 mounted on 8.5" rims. Put them on my 310-8 (she is my pulling tractor...that is trailers and other stuff not competition). She had Deestone Super extra grip 23 10.50x12 on WH 7.5" rims. Look at the difference. Wish I knew where the 8.5" rims came from as the backset is perfect for WHs... By the way Bob Maynards Studs and lug nut set made swap a breeze

Yeah Jim, I could have rode my bike to the auction and hung it on the "bike rack" for the ride home. Also could have helped PennDOT out by scraping off several road killed groundhogs.

The glass windshield does stiffen the front of the cab a bit. Instead of 35 mph, you can drive up to 36 mph. Seriously I noticed a difference in stiffness when I went to the glass windshield, but not that I would drive any faster as well. Two cabs for winter duty. Nice! About 2 miles @‌35 MPH Mac. With only 2 miles to rustle it home I might have put some seat time on it and rode it

What I would like to know is, how did you get that thing home on a open trailer with a soft cab on it? I would have thought the wind would have beat that cab to bits. Unless it was a short distance at relativley low speed. Congrats on a very nice find.

And you wonder why you don't get many visitors?

Well I managed to make the frame fit, got it blasted except for the outside ends. Frame plate was cracked I got time tonight to weld it up then add a reinforcing plate to the inside. NO I am not a professional welder, maybe just good enough to be dangerous. Primed frame and painted transmission mating plate.

This is not a very nice tractor, but it belonged to my late father for the last 25 years, so it's going to get a new lease on life, and a modification or two I figure he would approve of... My dad's neighbor bought it new (in 1984) but it is an 80, my dad bought it from him in 1990. When he passed and my mom (85) took up mowing she hated the 8 speed so I bought her a new hydrostatic craftsman and ran off with this. It was rusty, and covered by brushed on flat black paint. It ran great, but the rubber in the shaker mounts was gone. The tranny had started popping out of high range and one axle/hub key way was destroyed and he had drilled through both and inserted a 1/4 bolt. Here is the only picture of it while it was still mostly together. The pad eye on the mule drive was welded on so he could drag it out of the woods when the keyway spun. And I apologize for the mess that is my garage.

Where I am at now.... Transmission came apart, the hi/low fork was fine. actually except for needing an axle replaced it all looked ok after a good cleaning. I replaced the axle needle bearings and replaced seals and axle. The oil was mostly rusty muddy water. upgraded to a NOS set of hubs with 2 set screws. Re-powering with an M-18, I couldn't find anything local so I did this the hard way. I started with a good running verticle engine, a horizontal block and crank, and came up with this ever escalating pile of money pit... All because I wanted to run a bigger deck, so of coarse I had to go with a non horse motor and add the expense of an electric PTO well that went side ways, (picture) not sure how to correct that... LOL Today brown Santa showed up with a set of wheel blanks from Miller, just burned these together. 10-1/2" of wide goodness to go with these...

You're right, it's not a very nice tractor... it's an AWESOME , that includes some great family history. for sharing it here.

If he was in Michigan, I'd take all the parts and let him keep the hub caps...

I'm "hoping" that's just a catch phrase to get it to sell. Because parting it out would be Tupid! If he's gonna part it out, Id be interested in the frame, hood, transmission, wheels n tires, engine, etc ...LOL

There all worth restoring if you want one and am willing to spend the time on them. My 401 was in pretty much the same shape of your 551 when I got it and this is it now.

Governor has been set, all is well, THANKS

I was outside giving this some thought today...and in this point I agree with cowboy...when you do a search anymore (even in manuals) it searches the whole site and gives you 14 pages where, say like, 414-8 was mentioned. Garry if what you are saying will narrow the search parameters to the "Manuals Section" only...that is a plus and maybe can take care of Cowboy's frustration. Lynn, we went through a change of not only site but software. We are not Forumer anymore, and we lost some data in the shuffle. About the time you are talking about...Karl saved this site from loosing all of it's threads and bought a new place for us to be. Sure we have had some changes, and some for the better. If you look around on the site, you will see what I am talking about. Gwest is the Manuals Moderator and he is also from the Yahoo groups...it is all here and the Yahoo Groups are not the same as you remember either. Lynn, you can do what you want, but if you give this a chance (and I do not think you did) I think you will find this the same friendly place it always was...and if you are looking for something...we will find it for you. I do not take kindly to anybody talking bad about this site, and not giving it a chance to prove itself. I do not think you gave it a chance. You want a manuals site..that is nothing but???? Here it is. You get what you pay for. http://www.mywheelhorse.com/modules.php?name=Docs&do=show_doc&id=1

I'm an old retired guy. long hair, white beard, look kind of like a garden nomb......All I would need are the pointy shoes and pointy hat....... .That would be to easy and predictable.....I could dress up as a hippy...... Still have all the cloths from the '60s and a real nice mid 60s Gibson accoustic guitar. Nah, wife would just get mad at me when all the old hippy women were throwing themselves at me....(cough) I thought about a horse named Rusty costume, carrying around a huge empty can of beefaroni, like the Seinfeld episode, and a can of fart spray concealed in the other hand....... Probably offend some people. (You can't even say hi to some people these days without offending them... ) That settles it. The beefaroni eating farting horse it shall be!!! Might as well take advantage of the last part of the full moon and p*ss off as many people as I can....... Woops............ Forgot to ask what you guys are gonna do...... Yet another senior moment........

I look up manuals here all the time without any problem. I took me a little time to get on to how they were listed, but I know my way around there now.

You know I am coming over there Lars. They are talking airfare at around $70 next year. The airfare, I can afford...the $50 pizzas I don't know. Beautiful pictures Lars...thanks

Gotta be a Packers fan with that costume. The paper bag is a dead give away.

And you wonder why you don't get many visitors? He prolly blasts out the real ones that you can smell from a block north...that will keep the little ones away... I am going to put a brown trash bag over my head with corn nuts taped to it, broom handlle walking stick with a roll of toilet paper attached...guess what I am??

How much candy do you haul in from there Steve?

The idea here is to keep it out of the Just for Fun forum so it gets more exposure. The types of picture I'll post should make it easy yo keep it family friendly.

And you wonder why you don't get many visitors? Doesn't need a costume either!

Ditto!!

well then, the bracket is being welded! the test run is coming ever closer. will the clutch work as desired? will the chain drive preform well? will the belt slip? all of these questions only one way to find out! Callum

er... I mean Mike

This was sad to watch. I watched it live while I was in Buffalo.... Was hard to not cry for the guy. You could feel that he wanted to still coach, but whatever health condition he has, is draining him of his focus on the team. You could sense the love he has for the kids and the team. It was humbling to watch. Several time throughout the broadcast he had to stop because of his emotions. It makes one realize that we are all the same, we put our pants on the same, one leg at a time. We all stand up the same way, we all eat the same way, we all have the same body functions that need to be dealt with daily. Sometimes we imagine these guys and gals are superhuman, but they are not, they are just like you and I. I get the privilege to stand beside some of the most prominent government officials. Some of the top sports players. Some of the most influential speakers of our time. ALL of them have stories that let me know they are just like me. The only difference is they were in the right place at the right time that helped them with their career. That and a passion to never quit. RMC

This really sounds like you have just had a Dr. Phil moment...using the site as a sounding board. Needless to say, some pictures are in order.. I really like your idea. For me, this is my favorite Holiday and my favorite time of year. My wife decorates the inside and outside of the house to the hilt. Unfortunately, we do not get a lot of Trick-or-Treaters. I have been know to sit out on the porch, like a stuffed scare crow, and come alive when the little tikes approach. Usually, I am a big softy and hand out a good handful of the good candies...and I mean the good candies. HAPPY HALLOWEEN.

Here are a few more pics. I checked it out a little closer. Don't know how I missed the meter with 601 hours. No sign of the deck ever being on the tractor. The mule drive, lift bar and belt still in a sealed bag. Doesn't appear the PTO ever saw a belt and the plow was only used on pavement... no stone scratches. Weight bracket, but no weights. Good wheel weights and rubber chains. Pretty clean ...no grass under the hood. Wait a minute......That looks like my trailer. Now what do I do with this CLASSIC GEM ???

Congratulations!!! What a fantastic outfit. I'm glad a serious W-H collector like you got it bought ...If you ever deceide to sell it I'm sure it will be in even better condition than it is now, if thats possible anyway.... Enjoy your new toy and just be glad I stayed in Iowa....

We are pretty much on the corner of 2 busy streets...the little goblins know where the honey holes are...they are 1 block north.

The glass windshield does stiffen the front of the cab a bit. Instead of 35 mph, you can drive up to 36 mph. Seriously I noticed a difference in stiffness when I went to the glass windshield, but not that I would drive any faster as well. Two cabs for winter duty. Nice!

Sounds like a good idea to me.....and keeping it family friendly is important. Go for it I say! Mike.........

Take a look at this, I think you will find it educational. http://gardentractortalk.com/forums/topic/10576-snappermf-1650-ross-steering-rebuild-help/

Nice!

Looks great and i agree with some of the others i think some things have been repainted probably not a full on restore more than likely just some touch up painting the mule drive and lift bar have been painted the hardware would of been plated a goldish color not painted silver same on the lift bar chain i think not trying to bring you down its still very nice and a hard to find package and someone at least cared enough to be worried about the little details

If you use the forums we all get to learn from your questions and experience. We like lots of pictures also. We get free info, you get free help. Check in often.

Hey big fella...buy a girl a drink?

from Minnesota....

I used plumbing anti-freeze and pump it in using a small submersible sump pump sitting in a pail connected to an air hose from an old bicycle pump. Put the valve stem at the top with the core out and fill until fluid comes out of valve. Let it drain to set the proper fluid level. Also be sure to properly jack up tractor so tire is at the normal way it would sit with the standard 12 psi and the weight of the tractor on it. This adds more weight than standard wheel weights. My larger tractor added over 500lbs. The Wheel Horses around 120lbs total average (slightly different tire sizes). Cleat

Wonder, was this the straw that broke the camel's back? Probably would have happened anyway.

So I have been working on this on and off last week, this is were I am at. Took tires of rims, sand blasted the front two, paint was thick, not sure what it was but some of it was stuck on pretty well. The back ones will be more fun as they have most all the paint on them. Pulled tower and steering wheel, may be on the look out for a better steering wheel.

As long as the hub comes off, and there is no up/down motion to the axle (indicating a bad bearing), replacing the seal is fairly easy from the outside of the case.

I'm sure that the Board is looking at this post and I hope that they read it as constructive and not as a complaint, because it isn't a complaint at all. Everyone wants the WHCC to be successful and continue with the Annual show. In my opinion, it would be a mistake for them to have a forum, and not because of anything to do with RedSquare. Once you open the doors to thousands of members, by default you begin to solicit opinions on how things should be (see this thread) and ultimately will cause conflicts amongst the members. As I know full well, you can't have 8,000 - 10,000 people all agree on anything. Even if RedSquare had an annual show, after a while the original members would be upset with the evolution, while the newer members would think it's great. I see it everyday with the forum itself so a show would be no exception. While I don't know all that happens during the meetings or what else they offer other than the show (there's my suggestion for the WHCC) having a very small handful of people making decisions on a show then putting out the information is far more effective to gather the masses. Making membership easier would greatly enhance their revenue. I could put a poll up, but I'd be willing to bet that for every 10 RedSquare members who visited their website *maybe* 1 filled out the membership application and sent it in. Had a simple on-line form been available, with pay through PayPal been available I would bet that number would be closer to 3 to 5. The added volume MORE than makes up for the PayPal fees. I know that I would have been a member long ago if there was an on-line form. As for their website, I have no issues with discussing other websites or forums EXCEPT in a negative light. Voicing a recommendation to enhance the site is fine, but we continue to support WHCC and ALL other forums / websites which promote Wheel Horse and Garden Tractors. RedSquare is an offering for people to visit, we are NOT in competition with any forum or website. I have very strong opinions on how a forum should be managed, and I act on that. For the WHCC site I highly respect the man who has put it together and am 100% certain that he can make any of the technical changes if requested. He is a highly respected member here, and I was very glad to meet him this past Saturday. I am fully aware of the size and reach that RedSquare has in the Wheel Horse community. 5 years ago, I am sure that at the show if you mentioned RedSquare, people said who? Now I would be surprised if you heard, RedSquare what? So the intent of this post was to avoid any confusion regarding the show as a RedSquare event, because we have grown so large and to insure that the Wheel Horse Collectors Club continues to receive FULL credit for the organization of the event and the membership to insure its continuation.