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This is a very nice 500 Special Wheel Horse Tractor that has been restored by Roger Parmley of Greencastle, Indiana. 2016 is the 100 th running of the Indianapolis 500 !

3-26-1953 Salk announces polio vaccine On March 26, 1953, American medical researcher Dr. Jonas Salk announces on a national radio show that he has successfully tested a vaccine against poliomyelitis, the virus that causes the crippling disease of polio. In 1952–an epidemic year for polio–there were 58,000 new cases reported in the United States, and more than 3,000 died from the disease. For promising eventually to eradicate the disease, which is known as “infant paralysis” because it mainly affects children, Dr. Salk was celebrated as the great doctor-benefactor of his time. Polio, a disease that has affected humanity throughout recorded history, attacks the nervous system and can cause varying degrees of paralysis. Since the virus is easily transmitted, epidemics were commonplace in the first decades of the 20th century. The first major polio epidemic in the United States occurred in Vermont in the summer of 1894, and by the 20th century thousands were affected every year. In the first decades of the 20th century, treatments were limited to quarantines and the infamous “iron lung,” a metal coffin-like contraption that aided respiration. Although children, and especially infants, were among the worst affected, adults were also often afflicted, including future president Franklin D. Roosevelt, who in 1921 was stricken with polio at the age of 39 and was left partially paralyzed. Roosevelt later transformed his estate in Warm Springs, Georgia, into a recovery retreat for polio victims and was instrumental in raising funds for polio-related research and the treatment of polio patients. Salk, born in New York City in 1914, first conducted research on viruses in the 1930s when he was a medical student at New York University, and during World War II helped develop flu vaccines. In 1947, he became head of a research laboratory at the University of Pittsburgh and in 1948 was awarded a grant to study the polio virus and develop a possible vaccine. By 1950, he had an early version of his polio vaccine. Salk’s procedure, first attempted unsuccessfully by American Maurice Brodie in the 1930s, was to kill several strains of the virus and then inject the benign viruses into a healthy person’s bloodstream. The person’s immune system would then create antibodies designed to resist future exposure to poliomyelitis. Salk conducted the first human trials on former polio patients and on himself and his family, and by 1953 was ready to announce his findings. This occurred on the CBS national radio network on the evening of March 25 and two days later in an article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Dr. Salk became an immediate celebrity. In 1954, clinical trials using the Salk vaccine and a placebo began on nearly two million American schoolchildren. In April 1955, it was announced that the vaccine was effective and safe, and a nationwide inoculation campaign began. New polio cases dropped to under 6,000 in 1957, the first year after the vaccine was widely available. In 1962, an oral vaccine developed by Polish-American researcher Albert Sabin became available, greatly facilitating distribution of the polio vaccine. Today, there are just a handful of polio cases in the United States every year, and most of these are “imported” by Americans from developing nations where polio is still a problem. Among other honors, Jonas Salk was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1977. He died in La Jolla, California, in 1995.

Hi all, Let me start by saying a belated thanks to you all for the help you have already given me. I have been looking at the site for over a year so I thought I should come out of the shadows. I have a 244H (as of now), Bought it 7 years ago Craigslist, for $175.00. I struggled with carb issues for a while, nobody in this area is fond of working on Toro / Wheel Horse stuff, and when you say Onan... they look at you like you two heads. Anyway, got the carb sorted and it's run great ever since. Unlike many of you, I don't have a farm, (although I grew up on a small one), just a normal residential lot with St Augustine grass. So why do I need a small tractor you ask? Why not just get a little Suzie Homemaker rider? Well there are two reasons. I use the tractor to move my boat from place to place. That you cannot do with your average big box riding mower. The other reason is.... I just want a tractor. It's the hit of the neighborhood. So that said, I am looking at a 520H circa 1993 (not sure cause the Mod and Sr #s are obscured). Its a lotta tractor for my use, but, like I said, its what I want. Its at a local mower shop, I think he took it on trade. The owner is a little tough to deal with, he claims to have done some engine work (coil, regulator blah blah blah) but I am not so sure. For example, there is no evidence that any of the cowling or sheet metal has been removed. No matter, it is what it is, the thing runs great, 20 HP Onan I think.(sorry, no pictures) he want 650, I offered 500, he said he would think about it. I will call him back today and give him what he wants, cause I think its worth it. The deck is solid, the tires are like new, heck, even the lights and gauges work (mostly) the hydraulics seem good so what the heck, if he still has it, I'll buy it. I guess I can get a couple hundred for my 244. I will post some pictures of both if I get the 520. In the meantime, if anyone would care to comment and let me know what if any things that I should beware of on that model and year I would appreciate knowing them. I looked at the member map, and I guess me and only one other guy are the only ones carrying the flag for this kind of equipment here is sunny Florida. By the way... when we are in mowing season... the lawn needs to be cut every 5 days or it will get WAY ahead of you, so why not do it on a cool tractor Thanks Todd

Bongo prefers his Minne-Moline but for some reason hops on the 2 cly Deere in the winter!

Cut the lawn this afternoon, the wife suggested towing the trailer (having washed it) to give the boy a ride, it wasn't long before the other two showed up! At 13 16 and 19 it made the old horse bark a bit more than it did 5 years ago, but 3rd gear was demanded. There were a few screams but the ear defenders worked a treat. Sorry about the pic, last one like this, I know what to do next time.

All us "antiques" like to think back, the young boys 'n girls dream fondly with smiles, their turns on the Horses.

I've been fighting a sinus infection all week so I haven't felt like going to the shop until today. I did get the tires mounted and had to set them up to see what it's going to look like. Still no bearings or new lug bolts.

18:13 PM. 3/26/16 BOO YAH!!! We'll have some Easter eaglets tomorrow, because them eggs cracked today.

My peeps... prefers them round hoods.

Makes me wonder when a cancer cure will share the same headlines. We can only hope and pray to see it soon.

Good idea (better than mine! But I had the power port already and being shall we say - cheap - I liked it as the preferred option...)...OOOOHHHH...But wait, the kids iPhone doesn't use that connector and...what's a kid to do out there mowing / plowing when they lose juice and the tunes stop..and then they can't text...or check snapchat...or instagram...or post a picture to Redsquare...or...

Don't get me wrong.I love Wheel Horse tractors,but those front wheel bearings are absolute junk.One of Wheel Horse's short comings for sure.I've got 3 Bolens 1250 tractors.They have tapered roller bearings on the front wheels.Castle nut to adjust them.Cotter pin to lock the nut.Plus a real automotive type inner seal.But like I said,I love Wheel Horse tractors.

Today started out with a cold icy rain. I started a fire in the shop and looked in the garage to see what I could get into today. Jacked up the front of the and found the front left wheel had excessive play. Pulled the left front tire off and stuck my finger in the outer bearing to find it was shot. With a 1/2'' dowel and a hammer I knocked out the outer bearing. While I was at it I did cleaned and repacked all the front bearings. I made a few calls, the first to my local Motion Indust. Dist. They were the lowest @ $9.56. Only problem was they were out of stock. Fastenal had a price of $15.63 for the 3/4'' x 1 3/8'' flange bearing needed for my front tire. I went back to the dealer that sold me my 30 yrs. ago. $11.75. This is a third generation operation. This is the sticker that was placed on my tractor back in 86'. Today's receipt. Obviously they no longer have a fuel business. The new bearing placed in position and with the help of a piece of oak and a 20 oz. hammer the new bearing was soundly driven in place. All parts cleaned, plus new cotter pins, assemble began. . Both wheel on. grease was added to the complete construction. Now if the sun would be my friend. I would like to go out in the back yard tomorrow and do something constructive. You know what I mean, Vern. This amounts to everything I did today. I hope it helps somebody. Good night everyone.

Happy Easter to all my Red Square peeps

Well got my tiller all cleaned up,, now i just need to make a new back plate that hangs off back off tiller,, and then ill be ready for all the projects my wife has planned for tiller lol...

My daughter was in Rome at the same time, just got home tonight. I was concerned for her as she was primarily at the Vatican and with the Pope Palm Sunday and yesterday, Good Friday. Glad to that she's home now.

About a half mile from my house this was for sale today ($450 with snow plow)...missing a cylinder for me, lol...then I saw it driving around 7pm up the road the other direction, oh the things people will do to own a wheel horse

Cowboy cats seem to prefer Gray tractors. While dogs seem to like them all. This one is the cat's meow, But you shouldn't be chicken of Red. Unless you are a pup! Have a great Easter with your family.

Traded in that old 6.5ft. bed... for this new 8ft. stretched model Gene.

I was one of the lucky ones who got the placebo during the first test, then had to go through the entire series again. Now some of the "smarter" parents are opting out of immunizations for their children and polio and others are becoming a threat again.

I put them to work yesterday.

I'm with you on that Ed.

Don't feel alone with the detent ball problem. While working on my 5060 I spent 1/2 hour looking for one only to find it on the pen magnet I was using! Grrrrrrr!

That is a spark tester. Just take it out and put it in your toolbox. Bonus tool.

I decided to sell both my trailers in hopes of getting one nice open trailer. I sold my 2014 tractor supply carry on 6x8 last week and my enclosed 6x12 today. I picked up a nice little 4x6' `1999 Trail Flite which is really solid. I need something small like that for winter use. In my yard where I keep my bigger trailers I simply cannot get to them when it snows. This little one will allow me to haul at least one for those quick runs.... Here are the before and after pics of the little one. I have new rims and tires on order.

I guess I'm just becoming a corny old dude. We didn't have a tractor growing up, we had a wheel barrow. Everybody got a turn in the barrow. Even the dog.

We don't care if the pic is up side down. Those of us that may have grand kids that are in their teens, only sit and smile at those beautiful young faces of ours. You've got a great piece of ground and a great flock. My hat is off to you sir.

Hi guys still figuring out this posting picture thing but any way this is my heard 87 310-8 74 B80 case IH witch is grandsons but he calls it his wheel horse at least it red also just acquired a 81 chraftsman not in pic

I repowered an Onan D-160 with a Kohler single ( that's what I like, sorry, no twins for me) and I had a Allis 416H engine with bad valve guides that had an electric clutch, since the dash on the Onan tractor included an switch for the electric PTO I decided to see if I was going to get lucky and have the pulley match up, yep they did. This clutch is nearly the same as many electric clutches in the 1973-1975 range, no second pulley, but this D-160 will never have a mower anyway, notice front and rear tires. BTW, you can see in the first picture the Allis 416H that the clutch came off of. The shaft and key are straight and clean.

Decided to add a power plug to the C 105 so I can hook up chargers, spotlight, etc. as well as my portable flashing beacon for night time plowing. My son drives on neighborhood streets to a couple of his plow jobs so flashers are good! Tucked in real nice, out of the weather, and works like a champ!

Ditto what 953 said...Sharp blades do help but you get bigger clips with rear discharge vs. side. Plus, you never run over the rear discharged clips again like you often will with side discharged clips, depending on your mow pattern, which cuts them again. Side discharge tends to leave a cleaner overall look. But that's just my And

Unfortunately good health isn`t good business.. Sad..

When was I at your house ? That's MY pickup

Mrs. Rules .......RULES !

Details guy hey?...If you draw a sight line out of each eye you will clearly note that Peep is gazing into the sunset, not the nameplate on the tractor, as he dreams of owning a 1982 C-105...

I remember getting those polio shots in grade school....I hated needles..

but from the angle the Peep can see behind the bubble, lol

There is a real nice 520 around St. Lucie for 850 as well, and a ugly green round hood for 250 that would make a good restoration project

Real nice Jeff....now you can sit in the recliner with a cold one and admire yer horses!

Thanks for the comment tractorhogg Yep... I have had to deal with this guy before, he is the only shop in the area that even remotely will talk to you about parts for WH/Onan and I have never really trusted him. Right now, he has something that I want so I have no choice but to deal with him. That's another reason I am happy to have found Red Square. You all seem to be able to find parts, and help each other with hard earned advice.

VanSickle makes an automotive grade single stage acrylic enamel that is reasonably priced. I used their IH red on my 1076 and have been very happy with the results. One thing I really liked was being able to spray paint over the primer after a 30min waiting period, without having to sand the primer. This greatly reduced time on all the rough and small parts. On the sheet metal parts I waited for the primer to dry, then wet sanded with 400grit before painting for a smoother finish. No matter which brand of paint you choose use their hardener, if it is available and follow the instructions they offer. I made the mistake of spaying one brand of paint over primer that was flashed off and had the misfortune of the primer not fully drying under the paint. Hard lesson learned! Other than that, as stated above clean is key. To know how long to wait in between coats of paint. A good rule of thumb is, pick a spot that won't be seen after assembly and touch it with your finger. If paint sticks to your finger, it's not ready for the next coat. If the paint feels sticky, like tape but does not transfer color to your finger it's ready for another coat. Best of luck with you project

Since you have a spray gun I would recommend going with the IH Red oil based enamel with reducer and hardener from Agri Supply. http://www.agrisupply.com/tractor-paint-international-harvester-red/p/20066/ http://www.agrisupply.com/reducer-for-majic-paint/p/57796/ http://www.agrisupply.com/catalyst-hardner-majic-paint/p/34536/ I have had good results with this combination and if you practice a bit before shooting the you will find that it dries rapidly and delivers a good durable glossy finish. You will want to have some Lacquer Thinner on hand to clean the spray gun when you are done. As stated before, preparation is a big factor on the outcome. Don't skimp on cleaning and don't use cheap primer or your top coat will fail.

I totally agree. Simplicity/Allis also uses tapered timken automotive type bearings. I go to a four bolt hub on many of my machines because it saves wear and tear on the steering sector or column, the tie rods and the spindles, it makes it almost like power steering and if used with a narrower or taller tire, lowers turning radius and improves ground clearance. The stock 18x8.50-8 with junk utility cart bearing is no match for a cast iron 4 bolt hub with timken bearings on a 5.70-10 6 ply commercial trailer tire that was designed to go on the road and load rated over 1,000 lbs

I use these plugs on all my tractors. A little more weatherproof and a more secure connection. I just install one half of the plug on whatever I want connected. Tenders, defrosters, lights, microwave ect. I also use the flat black rubber bungees instead of the corded ones. Corded ones get a bit chafed after a while!

That tie down was a "DELUXE" option....

Agree, nice haul.. how much was the recliner..

Well look what followed me home today a "Good Friday"...the 520H actually reads 236 on the hour meter lets hope it's still working though it's pretty grimy and not very well cared for...I drove it up in the truck bed on ramps...the 523Dxi though was winched up in the trailer, also got a free clevis hitch out of the deal too...I'll have more pics and such as I get things sorted out in the coming days/weeks,Jeff.

My advice is to completely disassemble everything, sandblast to bare metal, prime with etching primer, followed by a good leveling primer. Then paint with whatever you decide is your top coat. I have given up on epoxy primers because they are just to danged hard to sand, and alkyd enamels because they take too danged long to cure. Whether you use an HVLP sprayer, or rattle cans, the end result is sure to be much better than what you have now. If you take a look at any of my tractors, they have all been painted with acrylic urethane or acrylic enamel, with an HVLP spray gun, in my driveway. Now, here is my safety rant. No matter what you use to paint, use the recommended breathing protection. Long term medical problems will occur if you breathe paint. If you can smell it, you are breathing it. COPD is no laughing matter.