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First two day weekend I've had in a long time & decided to spend that extra day in the garage working on a few Horse's. First I serviced & finished putting the 310-8/Kwik Way FEL tractor together. I rebuilt the carb, changed the points, plug, condenser, air filter...changed the oil in the engine & trans. New drive belt, clutch spring, checked to make sure the hub & pulleys were snug. Hung a set of wheel weights on it & fastened a counterweight to the hitch. Still have a few things to do yet (easy steer conversion), but pretty much ready to go to work. Also brought in a clean C-85, but non running that I picked up last week for cheap. I neglected it & let it sit outside this past week out in the back yard where it was covered in snow from Saturdays snowfall. My Argo came in handy for dragging it around to the front of the house where I could get it in the garage & start dethawing Checked all the fluids, changed the battery, added some fresh gas & it fired right up. I think I'll put my weighted rear tires on it & use it this winter as my snow pusher.

Just thought I'd post my new (used) 2000 314-8 I found at a local dealer, only has 215 hours, with a 42" RD deck in excellent shape. This makes the 5th one for my herd. Looking forward to mowing next year with this instead of my SK 482.

Look what I found on my trailer this morning ! Was that extendable foot rest a WH option? Found this in the truck bed. I did drive by Steve Farmers Auction last night after delivering some horses to their winter storage barn in Red Lion. It was after dark...maybe that's where it it jumped on .

Here is a few more picks...The 1st snow is always special. Took these today. BTW, the 702 did a very nice job clearing my new drive way. We got 9" of the white stuff...heavy and wet...lots of trees and power lines down. We did not have any ice on Saturday. Stupid geese are flying into tree branches and landing on the ice like it is still wet...what a riot. :)

I inherited two rifles from my very favorite Uncle after he past away in an auto accident in September. An old Spanish Mauser 98 with a sporterized stock chambered for 243 Win. The other is a 1950's Savage 99 in 308. I have shot both and knew that each gun was sighted in for my Uncle's poor eyesight and flinch. Each at 100 yards shot 7 inches low and 3 to 4 inches left. I dialed in the 243 in no time using 7 shells then put a three shot group in the black and called that guy done. But..........................I have a 788 Remington with a light weight maple stock in 308. I always thought it kicked hard. Nah! It has nothing on that Savage.I was able to put a three shot group in the black and also had two friends shoot it to confirm it was benched in and not flinched in to my characteristics and to have them tell me if they thought it was a mule. They each hit the black and both said it kicked harder than their Winchester short mags. I personally shot that bi*#h 10 times before letting it cool and throwing the three shot group in the target. 17 bucks for a box of shells! A gun that is zero on at 100 yards. A shoulder with an arm I can't lift over my head or straight out! I'm going to be real productive at work on Monday! Glad I'm not hunting bear this year. I have one week to heal!

Got all of the plow's and Ag's on this year's plow fleet, ready for snow!

Here is our "winter wonderland" and a couple pics of my hubby, Rich, putting the Honda powered 520H and the 44" two stage to good use. Very wet snow about 8" deep. I had trouble posting using Internet explorer. I switched to Google Chrome and posting was fine. Red

And that all I've got to say....

Thanks Brian! I'm guessing this is why it has the auxiliary feed bag: The tractor & mower deck are both 1994 and the blower is a 1993. 710 hours on the tractor and it needs some TLC ~ especially in the wiring department.

He are a couple of late runners of mine

Bob...mathematically Michigan has a shot...you need to just feel good about that. You know, as well as I do..."if you have dung in this hand and if in the other and you clap your hands"...well we all know what that does. The east is wide open right now, and I don't think John cares who Iowa plays. The 3 east teams have all the pressure...Iowa is just playing lowly Nebraska...I think...the most dangerous college football team in the nation....but what do I know...I am down there trying to get a beer and a doughnut out of Koen. Here is what I think....and this is crazy. 2 undefeateds left, Clemson and Iowa, sorry John...I just can't believe either one of these teams is going to run the gambit. More power to them if they do. Personally, I would like to see Iowa do it this year. Here is what is going to be totally crazy...If they both end up with 1 loss, you will have about 14 one loss teams to choose from for that final 4. I would not want to be Iowa in that situation...they are just not getting the respect yet. They need to go into the Big Ten championship game at 12 and 0...loosing to Nebraska will leave them at the mercy of the committee. If Michigan sneaks into the Big Ten Championship game...it means that Michigan St. and Ohio St. have 2 losses...I think we all know what that means. I don't really see Clemson getting in with out a loss. Iowa has the in road...they just have to keep winning. On a side note...Notre Dame used to have some really cool uniforms, and one of the best fight songs. What is with these pajamas that they are wearing on the field. I am expecting to see all the ????? from a Batman movie. :)

Damnit! :^( I see I forgot to pick that game!!! Oh well sh*t happens I guess! In my mind I picked Em but oh well! On the Who Goes thing if Mich State wins next week they will play IOWA If They Loose And OSU Looses to Michigan then we Michigan are going to play Iowa. If MS Looses and Michigan looses to OSU then OSU will go.

I found a nice hh60 on CL going to look at in a few min if it checks out it will be for the lawn ranger the price is 125$ not sure if its a good deal or not but seems easier then a full rebuild

That is what I thought....Early Christmas present!

Quite a haul Ed. Nice score!!!

I was told about this incoming 520H way back in early July by the owner of the dealership where it was to be traded-in. It took this long to get things worked out, but it all came together last Saturday.

I used a 3:1 mix of diesel fuel and Marvel Mystery Oil to free up a 12hp Kohler. Poured in about a half pint thru the spark plug hole, and soaked it for a few weeks. Then slowly worked it free with a breaker bar and socket on the fly wheel bolt. The engine is now running smoothly with no smoking, and I didn't have to pull the head. Worth a try, and should work if the engine is seized from just sitting unused (as opposed to overheating from low oil). Also, might want to drain the old oil, and see what comes out. Good luck. Jim

The trouble is the "new" Kohler points themselves are also junk!

Salvaged this Work Horse, sat in Leon Redbone's barn for 10 years. Added the 48" plow and height adjust. Came with a new, unused, 48" SD deck and mule drive. Total cost? $0.00! Paint, seat, lights. Ready for snow although we did try a bit of mowing and snow pushin' last year before detailing this Stallion. https://youtu.be/nGNyA9q4TkA

Scotch and Holy Water! Works great when you need it.

1962 502 1955 RJ-35

My first restoration, finished last fall. It's a 1976 C-120 and it's only job is plowing snow and looking good, of course.

2005 Classic GT

Well, I had time to check the numbers today. The hood decals and the tractor ID plate both indicate it is a 1974 C-120 automatic M/N 1 0495 9 S/N 46433. This should be the same tractor as my other C-120 with the HH120 Tecumseh, but it has a Kohler. So I checked the engine numbers K-341S 71128A 4372428. The Kohler manual says this engine was made in 1972 and Wheel Horse first used it in 1975 in the C-160 automatic. Yep it's a 16HP thumper with a 10 bolt head. I found some yellow paint on the engine, but it was over the edges of the ID plate, so I suspect it was in a WH C-160 originally, then may have been repainted yellow for some reason and spent time in a Cub Cadet, then was transplanted into this C-120 and repainted red. Anyway I have a C-120 with a 16 horse Kohler that mows very well and tried to dig it's way to China when I chained it to a tree and turned it loose to check the tranny.

A well spent good productive day. Glenn

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Why would anyone trade in a a perfectly good with only 215 hours on it.........

Steve, great pics. And I still have the cyclone rake on. Lol Glenn

Kinda what I'm thinking Jim, I have a buddy that has several k90s and 91s I'm probably just gonna end up putting this one on the back burner and hitting him up for one.

Ok. First hand account. Brother in law had an Olds with a V-6. Knocked like crazy. I was fixing his brakes when I noticed it. He tells me it's done it for a while. He decides to put Sea Foam in the oil. The knock goes away and never comes back. I buy a Chevy truck with just over 100,000. When hot there is a valve tick, doesn't go away. One day I decide to put a can of Sea foam in the oil. Drive it 3 miles from work to home for lunch. Start the truck to go back and the tick is gone and never came back.

Nothing you can't handle. Nice save!

I had a C-120 hydraulic lift too. My understanding is that the lift was an accessory which came with the foot rest. I haven't looked, but I bet that we have the manual in the manuals section.

Geez Rollerman.........................now what are we going to talk about now that you have this bolt out!!!!!! Thanks a Lot!

Anyone but Kyle Busch.

Yep....just got back from 2 weeks in Virginia.....nice to be back! Mike........

I see there were a few questions,,,,, 1.....what is it with having 4 857's?? I dunno,,,,,But would love to have an 8 speed,,,,,i bet there is a model and i just dont know it...2 of them are really clean..one is coming together this winter....got a pic.... 2,,, yes,,,,,,the tires do look hugh.......just 23's on 10 inch wide wheels......paid $20.00 for both wheels....mower shop.....guy had a pile.....said i was helping him 3, someone said the hubs look a little wide......i agree.....im gonna fix that...... 4,,,,and the hitch,,,,,,yes i got it from Tom.......i have 2,,,,,should have been a factory option.... i left a name out of the story.....Mike Wall.......he had a blue kohler 4 hp...looked like it has never ran.....$50.00,,,,,cant beat that,,,,,lost my debit card,,,,,had no money the last 2 days of the show......had SOME cash......Mike sent me home with the engine....NO money,,,,gave me his card,,so i could send $$$ after i got home....((later i found the card in my dirty pants.......Mike,,,i never thanked you for that.!!!!!! 5, RMAYNARD,,,,he rescued my wheels,,"",and he was the one that had a red machine fall on him"",,,,bandaged ankle to prove it. Man didnt know me from Shinola...(( where ever that is )) 6, how did i maage to blow up the tires??,,,,,,,easy answer,,,,,,Tubes..... 7,,,and a pic.....857 reconstruction,,,,,,i have those triple crome plated nuts.....$5.00 a pair.......

thank you. Yep ive lived in or around Gettysburg pretty much my whole life. helped out on my grandfathers farmette . but I was only introduces to WHEELHORSE tractors earlier this year by my father in law . when my mower broke down he gave me a C-120 and I became instantly addicted ! and yes I cant wait for the wheel horse show it will be my first one.

This should be pinned in the appropriate reference section imho. Mods?

That settles it then ... next year at the big show be ready for cheese & sauage ...will buy a drink for an old squid anytime!! Sorry JA...didn't mean to steal your thread

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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.

Managed to blast the hood today, after a little blast cabinet modification. I have added 6" to the middle. Now I can stand up without bending. Had to use a garbage bag so I could get the front of the hood blasted. All in all it worked well, Mods to the cabinet I have been thinking about for awhile.

I had an old K241 along we loaded in the back of the pickup for Tom then.

Bud was the one who pulled up to my trailer on an 857. And I'm the horrible person who sold shynon that mess of a project lol