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I sold my 520 to a fellow member. The guy was a true gentleman. He used U-Ship. He had it shipped from CT to PA for $155. The shipping company came yesterday at 10 am and he received it 14 hrs later. Just thought Id let you all know. Its nice to have mutual trust in a transaction and I find that that goes on alot on here.

Here is what a Wheel Horse DP-861 disc looks like disassembled yours should be similar in function. The gangs have steel bushings. The bushings are supposed to turn in the gang and the disc should not spin on the axle, they should all turn as one. And The old bushings on this one were frozen and had to be pressed out Gangs all reassembled Completed assembly. Go easy with the hammer, heat and a press are your best friends when taking a disc apart. Good luck!

If I see something I want to buy on CL for example, I ask my wife if she want's to go out to lunch. Her response is " Where is this tractor? "

Here is a picture of my 72 Raider. Sorry it took so long to get them out. Today I finally got it running and for the fact its been sitting for so long it sounds really good.

HI.....EVERY DAY IS A LITTLE BETTER. I STILL CAN NOT DRIVE AND MY WIFE CAN NOT DRIVE SO THAT IS NOT GOOD. THE SNOW (16 INCHES) HAS MELTED NOW AND NEBORES HELPED TO GET US OUT. MY PLOW TRACTOR (GT014) AND SNOWBLOWER ARE SITTING IN THR GAR. BUT I CAN NOT USE THEM. I MAY HAVE THE NECK BRACE ON FOR A YEAR. I AM HOPING TO GET TO AT LEAST ONE MEET THIS YEAR. TIME WILL TELL. THANKS FOR ALL THE GOOD WISHES. RUSS

I had a good road trip with my wife and kids today ! They let me bring this home with me.

Got some time in the shop today. It's a pretty mild thaw kind of day as well. Over 40F so no need to fire up the wood stove. I worked on a bunch of plumbing but ran out of steam in a hurry. Feeling like death warmed over with a head cold since Friday night. Blechhhhh. Some progress photos. I'm going to take a nap.

Maybe I'm over thinking this....But after you replace the first two, Maybe remove and replace the second two. Just thinking those could have been overly stressed or something while the frame was moving back and forth. Wouldn't cost much and better to be safe than sorry.

Thanks Martin. It doesn't help or hurt to leave it. If I remember, most of it will settle to the bottom after the power is turned off. That is why I have the anodes about 1/2" off the bottom. If it does not sink, I would skim it off after I take out the case. I have a few more parts I want to do in this bucket. I have an extra minnow net that I think will work for skimming. I just went out to check the E-Tank. Here is a before picture of the case. This is after 1 good day in the E-Tank. Looks like another day or 2. The gears are still locked up. This is the junk on top after 1 day...the 2nd picture is after I lifted the case out for a picture. Most of the orange rust has sunk to the bottom.

Here's a few of my herd and a pic of my dads charger 10 that i repainted for him.

My entire family on my mothers side were dairy farmers, when her younger brother passed at 94 ( yes, he was actively running the family farm at that age ) we all feared it wouldn't continue. His granddaughter's husband ( a 27 yearn old civil engineer who helped around the farm ) stepped up and became a farmer! He had paid attention to what Uncle Ted had done and was an answered prayer for all of us. That was three years ago and he has upgraded the equipment and increased the size of the dairy herd. Uncle Ted was one of the happiest people in the world, he loved farming; now his grandson-in-law has that same wonderful look of contentment. He gave up a lucrative career that gave him little satisfaction for a life of pride and self-satisfaction. It is too bad that there aren't more young people that want to continue a small business that has served the needs of a community for generations. That was my second trip to the soap box today, got to lighten up.

Hello All, wonder how many of you may have experienced similar situations.... I watched my Fathers Texaco station / repair shop close down in 1989 after 76 years in the same spot... my Father owned a small piece and ran it but the owner never paid the taxes and used the money to gamble. The F.B.I showed up one day and told my father and the employees to take what was there's and leave... I watched my Uncles Sunoco station / repair shop close down after 48+ years in 2010... he built it new in 1962 with a $50k loan from his uncle. Town it was in ended up taking it in imminent domain to widen road for tractor trailer traffic---but then they never did it and site is now a grass field. I watched my Great Uncles auto body shop close down in 2012 after he died and my 2nd cousin (his son) ran it straight into the ground and couldn't pay the mortgage he had taken against it. Then comes today.... I received a call from the owner of the boat shop I have hung around since I was 8 or 9 years old (35 years) , he says the shop is closing on May 1st and he needs help buttoning things up. I did work for this guy for several years full time and had to leave to get a full time gig with benefits from the State fixing computers. A big step up $$$ wise but many, many steps down in enjoyment and the respect I received from this man. I went down to help and feared he was going to tell me he is going to be dead soon. Its not that bad but he told me he has COPD and can't breath or do anything anymore and just has to quit, he smoked for 30+ years maybe more and it finally got him. He simply quit too late about 5 years ago (he will be 70 in May) So.... today we backed a dual axle hydraulic dump trailer into the shop and I was instructed to toss everything into it off the shelves.... Wiseco forged pistons in boxes, numerous good used parts, gear sets, flywheels, propellers on and on and on. We then hauled it to the scrap yard and found out there was 7000 lbs worth of mixed aluminum, steel and Stainless.... he was given $632 in cash and we proceeded to the pit, he got out and pushed the button on the trailer and his last words where---"a whole life worth of parts and work " as it crashed into the spot. I along with several other friends and his current mechanics tried to get him not to do it but he wouldn't have it any other way and none of us where willing to touch any of it out of respect. He did give everybody in the shop something that they wanted (I ended up with a 1966 steel crank small journal 327 that I have been looking at for years) Plus he is building me the Volvo Penta duo-prop outdrive I wanted to put on my boat. I fear its worse then he is telling us... and I hope its not, its not a good feeling to watch as the history of your family and life slowly takes a turn in a bad way as time matches on. Enjoy what you have while you have it. Someday you won't...... Tony

This weeks project was a belt guard. Instead of looking for one I decided to try my hand at making one. I like how it turned out, now I can start getting some rust to grow on it. I want it to look like it on my tractor since 1960.

O no I was coming for the educational experience and perhaps to make a purchase of a tractor relying on the expertise of members with years of knowledge .I wonder if I made an error in judgement sounds this maybe the run thru of "Hangover 3".

Squonk...I swear, you always have a story to out do what is going on. Why don't you just shoot yourself?? But do it after this years show...OK???

pizza, did you say PIZZA!

started doing just that back in 2009 works great brian

I'm in, after the above. I'll have the scooter...Red of course. They moved the ICE Machine...and I know where it is at. BTW, we do not do KFC or Hoss's...no fast food here...we have found too many nice places to eat where we stay. By "nice" places...I mean very good food at a good price. After all, this is vacation, a hobby and an adventure.

Use Threadlocker Blue too!

EEEKKK is right!! My thoughts exactly. That would have been a story if the transaxle let loose in 3 foot of snow! The other two are loose to boot! Just was researching, looks like your dead on with 3/8/16 x3/4" Thanks!

You know, this mutual respect seems to go without saying around here. But it is worth noting once in a while. Besides the red stuff, it's what makes this forum addictive. Everyone trusts each other. I bought a tractor from a member last Spring. Rented a truck and drove 200 miles to pick it up. The tractor was better than represented and the owner was the greatest guy in the world. Never met him before. Shot the breeze with him for an hour and headed home. He passed away three months later. Not sure there is a plaque anywhere for him. Telling the story is my way of respecting him.

EEEKKKK! I think 3/8" by 3/4" They aren't realy long.

Jack, The overall length of the drawbar is 22", 21" to the center of the hitch pin. The drawbar itself is 18" of 3/4" rod welded to 6" of 1/2X1-1/2 bar stock to accommodate the slot hitch. Your setup is different but those numbers should give you a good starting point. The DP-861 was made so that the gangs could run straight or at an angle, that's the reason for the looped pin in the bar. The pic below shows how the adjuster works. After you plow run the disc to break up the clods, you usually have to wait a few days between plowing and discing to allow the turned ground time to dry a bit. You may also need to figure out a way to add some weight depending on how hard the ground is to really get the disc to work well. You'll figure it out, and if you need any help, there is lots of that here.

I'm showing my age but growing up in Chicago we used to be treated to visits from the "Scissors Grinder." The cart was red and green, and he would pass through our neighborhood about twice a year sharpening knives, scissors, axes, etc. We could always tell he was coming as his cart had a gong with a distinctive sound pattern. If it was summer, the group of kids would follow along to our "play boundary." Those were the days of corner stores, milk man, vegetable man, rag man, junk man with his horse, and beat cops.

I've bought 2 tractors and numerous other WH items near Rush NY in the past 3 yrs. There's a little beat up diner along the way with great food. I say " Wanna go to lunch at Georges? "

STEVE, GOD ONLY MADE A FEW GOOD HEADS, ALL THE REST HE COVERED WITH HAIR.

I have been doing it since October 24th. My sons are 2-1/2 and 9 months. The timing was right as a 12 year long career just wasn't clicking anymore. For our family at this time in life it just seemed to make sense. I don't get any shop time, I don't get much me time. However I get to be with them and guide them hopefully in the right direction as good human beings. I work part time to make ends meet and have some spending money. Cut back a bit on the unnecessary and watch how I spend more then ever. Its all about them now that's all. Life became less about money and material things when #1 came along. #2 made that even more of a reality for me. I love my wife, my kids, we are a team. Together there isn't anything we can't get through. Its not easy being a stay at home dad but I wouldn't have it any other way. You guys that are doing it know what I mean.

Cool vid Mike. I don't know about you but I'm thrilled to have no snow!

I hope they aren't riding RJs!

That's calendar material right there ^^^^

I went through a similar thing with my dads trucking business that i worked for as a teen and still helped him all the time i would go to his office/shop almost everyday before i went to work and would talk and work on our wheel horses. My wife also worked there too. It finely got to the point were he just couldn't do it with the price of fuel and workers comp insurance and the price of just keeping 18 wheeler's on the road so i had to watch him action all the business stuff off it was one of the hardest days of my life. But on the flip side he is doing well and has a job working for the county and now i have the shop to my self but it sucks not being able to stop and see him every day before i go to work.

and his name is Tony Ruggiero ( a.k.a Doc Wheel Horse) So I was asked to consider taking this position and its more about helping people have a good time out on the water and assist with breakdowns, navigation or any other minor issues. There's no gun, no cuffs and although I do have arrest powers and the ability to write tickets should some jackass decide the rules aren't for them it never happens. Last year 17 "rescues" where made.... I do have to patrol and keep my eyes open (homeland security stuff) and will have a radio to contact the Dept. of Environmental protection officers or the U.S.C.G or the local Wethersfield P.D. should something need more attention than I can give. Its a paid (once per year like volunteer firefighters) position and I do get uniforms and a nice center console boat with a big Yamaha to drive around. If I see a Redsquare sticker attached to the windshield of your boat you get an automatic free pass... Tony

$7.85 for 25 grade 8 bolts from McMaster Carr.

I better go crawl undermine tomorrow and check. At least it is going to be warm here-60 degrees in MA.

I don't own a gun. Maybe I could eat a running Tecky before the raffle.

Yep...that would be an error in judgement. Although, no hangovers this weekend...just good camaraderie and having a great few days together. The food is great if you want to join us...the food is great if you don't. The group is getting larger at the motel, because it is a great place to stay, You are more then welcome to join us. All the sidewalks are level. Only a person at Hanagover2 would understand this.

According to the parts manual 3/8 x 7/8 with lockwashers. Loctite may be a good idea, I would just use blue in case you ever need to remove these again. In order for loctite to work the bolt and female threads in the axle need to be clean and free of grease. Cleat

Sorta like a driveshaft launch when the front U joint lets go.....only at a slower speed.

A couple of years ago the "Pickers" did an episode at a local taxidermy shop, the owner told us he lost a day's business, had to hire extra help and only got three or four minutes of actual air time. Another friend decided not to invite them to film at his shop because he was afraid the local "Ladybird Johnson types" would want to beautify America at his expense if they got a good look at his place (he is at the end of a seldom traveled street and everyone leaves him alone). I always love watching the show and seeing all the great stuff, thanks for letting us know.

Wow!!! You are lucky you didnt get down to one. You caught it in time!!!

Good to hear of the improvement Russ. Thanks for the update.

Lunch at Costco - $1.50 each; gas - variable depending on WH location; Another WH in the stable - Priceless...

@JC 1965 You don't make me feel warm and fuzzy about retiring when I am through with house payments...But then I will be 71 years old and can get a job at Walmart...."Welcome to Walmart, get your $hit and get out"!

I started at age 42 caring for three girls, ages 1,3 and 5. 13 years later and still going strong. We always lived within our means and were able to adjust financially just fine. Life improved dramatically once i settled in and got comfortable with the role. I never encountered any negative responses, the kids always smile and say Dad is retired and looks after us.

Pretty cool !

I also watched all those shows on sat morning. That was the good old days.

I can see the headlines now."Once again our fair county has been over run with Wheel Horse fanatics. The annual event results in an increase in non violent crime rates. This year they had a bunch of wrinkled old nude men riding up and down the halls of two motels on small tractors. Still not sure how the tractors got to the second floor. We hope the county commissioners can include in next years budget enough money to pay the group to invade another location"

Well I opened up my charger, and I did not really see anything wrong...nothing burnt, nothing scorched. I checked my Multi-meter and found I had blown a fuse...I replaced the fuse and found that the charger was putting out the usual 12 volts and 10 amps. So, I hooked her back up and I started to see bubbles (that is a great sign)...you should start to see bubbles by the anode almost right away. I did not see them yesterday. I am thinking that there was enough oil on the casing yet to make Electrolysis hard to do...after soaking all night enough of the oil came off the case to make current work. I am not sure about any of this, but it is now working. This picture is after about 5 hours of the bubbles starting. This is what you want to see. This nice orange oxidation floating on the surface. This is rust coming from the casing.

This one just happened to have a VERY common 6302 bearing (40mmx17mmx12mm) the same one as used in the deck spindles. Ebay crawls with them all different prices, I got five of them for about 12 bucks. Carefully drive the bushing in the new bearing. Support the inner race when doing this. Install the new bearing in the halfs and press together using 5/16/ bolts as guides for alignment. I used a socket for sealing the new bearing. Anothe quick appointment with Mr. Regal and good to go. I used 5/16 x 3/4" allen head stainless bolts with nyloc nuts for final assembly, added a whopping $12 to the bill but what the heck my girl is worth it & gives it that Hi-test industrial look! I also have that allen/stainless fetish from my scooter bike days. If I would have used bolts out of the bolt bin total cost on this would have been way less than 5 clams not including the power to run the drill press & the regal! This particular on retailed for 45 bucks from Toro but saw them on the net for high as 95 ...PT Barnum was right! This works on any idler or pully with a common bearing, even if the unit is riveted together. just grind or drill the rivets out. Don't worry if you wreck it doing this... it was shot anyway!