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For the first time since my back surgery, I had a little seat time on the 416-H with my youngest grandson. Both of us had a great time.

Well Boy's Finally a like brand New 520H,,, Just bought today !! Only 400 hrs,, the gentleman passed away RIP,, and was offered to me..right after they put on craigslist i paid for it instantly lol,,,pick it up tomorrow !!!! Good news is for you guys,, is if my buddy doesnt buy my 310-8 , with new plow i just bought from one of our members lol , and chains and weights and brand new ag tires , and spare parts brand new never used in the box tie rods and ball joints i got from whelhorse1000 ,, and also a NOS drive belt i bought as a spare.. Is going to go up for sale ill know for sure tonight..nothing wrong with my tie rods , just bought to have adjustable ones,,

Wow, it was in the 70's here in south central PA which is almost a record for us Sooo, I figured a good day to bang off a half day of work and paint some parts!

After 3 days of 70+ temps, the ground was right for tilling. So, I put the battery from the 520H snow machine in the 314H and Mad Max Had a ball. The front mount made it easy to cut in new edges around all the buildings and flower and berry beds. Daffydill beds Hosta bed Strawberry beds And the veggie garden

Nice score Craig! My C-160 is probably my most favorite WH i've owned next to the Senior. Love it's stance. Now restore that thing and use it as your cruiser at the show and make it look like this:

I have another as of today. it is in my sons possession now waiting for me to pick it up. I guess he wanted to load test it. That is his worker sitting on it.

3-10-1964 Simon and Garfunkel record "Sound of Silence" "The Sound of Silence" is a song by the American music duo Simon & Garfunkel. The song was written by Paul Simon over the period of several months between 1963 and 1964. A studio audition led to the duo signing a record deal with Columbia Records, and the song was recorded in March 1964 at Columbia Studios in New York City for inclusion on their debut studio album, Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M.. Released in October 1964, the album was a commercial failure and led to the duo breaking apart, with Paul Simon returning toEngland and Art Garfunkel to his studies at Columbia University. In spring 1965, the song began to attract airplay at radio stations inBoston, Massachusetts, and throughout Florida. The growing airplay led Tom Wilson, the song's producer, to remix the track,overdubbing electric instrumentation with the same musicians who backed Bob Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone". Simon & Garfunkel were not informed of the song's remix until after its release. The single was released in September 1965. The song hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the week ending January 1, 1966, leading the duo to reunite and hastily record their second album, which Columbia titled Sounds of Silence in an attempt to capitalize on the song's success. The song was a top-ten hit in multiple countries worldwide, among them Australia, Austria, West Germany, Ireland, Japan and the Netherlands. Generally considered a classic folk rock song, the song was added to the National Recording Registry in the Library of Congress for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically important" in 2013 along with the rest of the Sounds of Silence album.

This little one is my Wheel Horse guy. If I work on a horse, he is right there with me. At 4 years old, he wants to know how things work.

Good to see you back in the saddle again Bob.

I ran across this old article a few days ago while digging through a closet for something else. Dorris Kincaid was the local Wheel Horse Dealer here in Excelsior Springs MO. It was a human interest feature in the local Daily Standard newspaper from 1999. Here is brief bio: After Kincaid was discharged from military service he bought an existing local small service station in 1946, which evolved into selling mowers and small engine repair. He eventually sold the station and moved the small engine business to the garage in his home. He later expanded the garage and eventually built a separate shop next to the house. He became a Wheel Horse Dealer sometime around 1956-1958. I think he told me 1956, but I'm not certain. My grandparents lived across the street from him and I remember it from visiting there in the 60s. My uncle recalls putting the roof on his new shop in 1958 and he sold WHs at that time. I purchased the house next door to the Kincaids in 1989 when I was 25. He was a friend of my family and I knew him since I was a kid as my Dad bought many tractors, implements and parts from him along with my uncles and I did also. He ran the business until his death in 2006. We were also neighbors until his and Mrs Kincaid's death in 2013. My folks, along with my daughter and myself, were able to attend his funeral and graveside service in 2006. I took a pic of the tombstone last year on Memorial Day. Mrs. Kincaid had the WH tractor and logo engraved on it, which I think is most appropriate. Brings back many memories for me, so I thought I'd share with y'all.

Here is a shot of it.

Yep, just means... more for me.

Do it yourself wheel weights! Now that's funny right there! also true! I'll have some at the show. I'll save you a piece!

Looks great Zeekster... here's hoping your boss isn't a member here.

finished my front end loader

you just gotta...take a chance. Recent C/L offering...C-160 sitting outside, unused for the past year, flat front tires, dead battery, no spark, below freezing, so the trans was locked up. Seller helped me push it up the ramps, and into the truck...once back home...was running, driving, and mowing within the hour after unloading.

When my parents were still living and the wife and I were still young, we used to camp and crab on the Pocomoke and Janes Island near Crisfield. That was back in the days when you didn't need a license to crab off the piers. We would crab all day and usually get about a bushel. Then were would steam them over the campfire. Man, did you jog some great memories. I plan to be there.

Better bring him to the show and really get him hooked on .

Awesome picture! Better have that one framed!

If none else, this is the only reason you need to have to own a Wheel Horse ... priceless memories. Congrats on the successful surgery. Happy Birthday !!!

ztnoo, The 1035 designation is the type of steel.It is referred to as a medium strength alloy steel.If you can get one then it may be what you need.To some this might be redundant but you are trying to get one running as opposed to making it pretty.My offer still stands and sir is almost as distubing to me as mr.I am just plain OLD Jim.Let us all know how this works out.Luck,JAinVA JimAnderson

I know this won't help 2 stage owners ,but I replaced the 3/4" bearings on my single stage with ones from Primebearing for $13.35 ea delivered. The square hole needed to be elongated about an 1/8" out board .Hacksaw and file.Once done these parts can be reused and only the bearing needs to be replaced.These were sourced from E-bay and may not last as long as oem but for the price you can afford to have many on hand.JAinVA

Ed you need to bring Mad Max to the Big show. I know it will be a hit.

Don't get to close to the house Ed!

They ARE just bushings. And expensive ones at that! Horsefixer did a thread a while back and I think this was the bearing that fit. You just need to measure the available space between the side plate and the auger and then compare to the specs for the bearing. http://www.surpluscenter.com/Power-Transmission/Bearings/Flange-Mount-Bearings/3-4-4-BOLT-FLANGE-BEARING-1-204-12-4.axd You'll need to drill some holes but should make a nice upgrade. I bought those Toro bushings a couple years ago and they are already getting worn but probably good for a couple more years if the winters are like this past one. Once they go again, I'll upgrade to the flange ball bearing.

. Well I’m done motorizing my snow thrower except for a on - off switch, coming in the mail, just in time for 70 degree weather. There is a 10amp in line fuse and there is a disconnect for each motor and the power. I made this setup so it can be easily taken off and the original crank put back with just one clip. I think it looks a little crude compared to some of the setups on this site. I made it from items on hand around the shop. The box for the switches was to small to fit in the power switch so I’m going to mount it on top .( The white cap ) I still can't master the uploading of pictures . I gave up .

I used this song as prime material for my first creative writing paper in my first semester of college writing class in 1970. I remember the prof who drove a Harley to class and had a ponytail liked it very much. I think the graded paper was an A - or B+ - but this still is one of my favorite songs. Thanks for posting this Richard!

New Old Stock Wheel Horse Lawn Ranger front axle and spindles. I had these in storage for several years. I sold to a fellow Red Square member doing redoign his Lawn Ranger.

This thread explains why Wheel Horse went belly up. The disposa-tractors are just fine for the masses because they will ruin them just the same as a real tractor. Those of us that appreciate and care for things mechanical, are a dying breed.

Wonder how many unfortunate souls out there that don't know what rhubarb pie is? My! My!

The neighbors bought a disposal lawn tractor several years ago. They mowed with it one season and maybe all or only part of the next season (best I can recall) then it sat under a tree for 3-4 years while they used pushed mowers, until they hauled it off and brought home another new one which is now setting under the tree and I don't recall seeing it being moved for quite a while. I don't know if it runs or not. I always assumed it was due to neglect. It's a disposable society for sure! I always try to repair things before tossing them out, whether it be a toaster or kids toys, yard equipment or whatever. I'll fix the same thing only twice and that's it. Then it goes in the trash. I own an RV so I've got a lot of experience repairing things!

Long ago had a neighbor, tech school adviser for vets returning from Viet Nam. He didn't know the difference between a slot or Phillips screwdriver. In elementary school, all eight of us kids at the dinner table, Dad would bring a tool to dinner. Pliers, wire cutters, lineman's pliers. the best, most descriptive answer? Lineman's pliers! Extra desert for the best answer! "Ye Ha, I get two pieces of rhubard pie, yummy!" My grandsons spent lots of time in our shop earning their "driving lessons", working and cleaning the Horses and their stalls. PM (preventative maintenance) keeps the Stallions earning their treats! Hey kid, "Check the oil before you take the Horse out to work. Then attach the dethatcher, the grass needs to be 'brushed'".

Not since Gorilla Tape! Removable!

There is a lot of that going around these days. We want our kids or grand kids have more or better than we had at their age and we end up with people who don't know left from right and just throw it away and buy another one.

The owner was a kid, rich parents. "Mom I need a new lawn mower".

Great birthday Bob glad to see you back on a horse the little guy's show is only a couple of months away Brian

Happy B-Day! The grandson's enjoying his Pop-Pop's Birthday just as much as you are! Loves Horses too I bet!

Happy birthday Bob.

Bob. happy birthday. thanks for sharing that picture. the smiles tell it all. Glenn

The first key described has been hardened near what an axe head is.The second key is just mild steel and much softer. The first key is capable of transmitting much greater torque values in this application.Since the key is the only thing transmitting torque from the axle to the hub( the grub screws just keep the hub located) I would go with the HRC 40-50 key. JAinVA JimAnderson Gloucester Va

Jeff, what do you mean... it is restored.

I've heard it said that if you want something to work on, buy an RV or a boat.

Those are called nails, Dennis.

if the regulator terminals are corroded or oxidized, chances are the terminals of the ignition switch are suspect also the battery voltage has to pass thru the ignition switch to the regulator compromise electrical connection anywhere along this pathway and you will loose the charge function

I think part of it is that our parents who lived during the depression and we baby boomers were brought up to fix things , keep equipment in good working order and to value a dollar. Then as baby boomers became more prosperous we failed to pass some of the values along to our children. As each generation grew older we tried to give a better life to our children. Today things happen so fast ( internet , scientific discoveries , the world getting smaller by the minute) that our brains and values can not keep up and we just say the heck with it and throw our hands in the air.

Its is the same way in the automotive industry almost nothing is "serviceable" on cars/ trucks anymore...

Heres how I deal with loose hubs.... I thread the axle LEFT HAND THREAD and tap the hub... that way as I drive forward they stay tight and if I need to take them off I simply dump the clutch in reverse!!! Tony

Ever who did this should know you never weld on a axle hub. You super glue them.

Gads! I guess!