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Wow thanks fellas... this was my birthday present to myself... was suppose to wait until the big 60 but figured 58 is close enough and if I keep buying I might not make it to the big 60! Like I told Dan @Achto ya only live once, ya can't take it with ya and the bank's got plenty of money! 2017 Dodge Ram 2500 Big Horn with the 6.7 L Cummings Turbo Diesel! All the power, room & amenities we need for hauling to tractor shows! The old 95 GMC I bought new in 95 was getting tired (my kid says ya know dad that truck is so old it qualifies for collector plates for it) and where ever I went was sure to have some kind of issue! Cindy is glad I like to hang on things for a long while! Will keep it for a fish & woods truck so @stevasaurus doesn't spill his cup in the Dodge! The bad news is I am two men short on a crew today so I owe I owe it's off to work I go!

Saw this in my daily CL blast this AM and just thought it interesting & as the ad says check this out! The write up Electric riding mower, WheelHorse model A-60E rear engine rider. Collector item in working condition. Runs, drives, mows and has been used regularly. 36v system uses 3 standard marine batteries. Includes spare 36v motor. Whether you what to minimize your carbon footprint or just like cool stuff, check this out. The pics This would probably make a nice ride around for the Mrs. at tractor shows but the thought of 3 batts @ 100 apiece kinda scares me off. He was asking 200 but might be talked down.

Happy Birthday Jim, we are all glad you were born!

There were actually numbers released for a few models over the years. The 754 was one. The number is actually 422 though. Some others are.... the 1045 model - qty 1100, 520-8 - qty 250, 420LSE - qty 200 (or 225 depending on who you talk to) The document for the 754 that Eric is speaking of quotes a run of 300.... but the count in the ledger is 422. @12 hp Kohler if it truly is a 754... yep, worth it.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIM ... ... enjoy your new truck ... !!! Sorry I didn't show up for work today especially on my first day ... but when the boss is away the employees will play !

Happy birthday Jim!

I thought you guys may want to see this. Now excuse the sears has it was dads second favorite.

If the tool does the job, and your not using it 24/7, then why pay higher prices. If you need it for a day job, it's a different matter. A good friend of mine, sadly passed on now, used to carry the cheapest set of spanners and screwdrivers under the seat in his car, he used to say, "if I break down, what good is a set of 'SnapOn' tools sitting at home when I'm broken down 100 miles away from them". " If I only use them once, they've paid for themselves!"

I'd keep it and use it. If you maintain it, it will outlast anything else you own.

I was gonna say ain't you 'sposed to be fishing!?!? ... catch a big muskie or a nice mess of crappies! Have a fun vac regardless.... as @19richie66 says ... put the wrench down and slowly step away from the tractor...

I'm in the minority on this one for sure. I mow in 1st gear with my C-101 with the 42RD deck. Second is way too fast, too many back surgeries for the bumps and jolts of the higher speeds. I do wish that 1st gear was the same ratio as reverse, that would be about perfect.

In my opinion your father in laws offer isn't too far off. Personally speaking I don't think your neighbor should have gotten involved and said your father in law is low balling you. That only creates family friction. Much has to do with how you and your father in law get along.....

Happy birthday Jim!!!!

I cut my grass in 2nd gear with 312-8 and 42" deck. I get a better cut that way.

Your Father In Law put food on the table, cloths on your wife's back and a roof over her head for a lot of years! Here is an opportunity to thank him for that, don't screw it up!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Pcs-12V-Low-Pressure-Electric-Fuel-Pump-Diesel-Gas-Fuel-Oil-for-Universal-car-/182455270871?epid=1168843192&hash=item2a7b2e7dd7:g:8EcAAOSwWxNYo0qn&vx

I bought an inexpensive Northern Tool Needle scaler several years ago. I like using it on stuff too big to fit in the blast cabinet. Not the fastest process in the world I had time to think while I was working on my neighbors deck from his 856 today.. I paid 39.95 but I see ingersoll-rand has some for $175 and up. I would suppose they would last longer in industrial use but is there another advantage to having a more expensive unit?? Anyone have or get to use one at work?? . As my father said it is a poor workman who blames his tools...(He never had to use some of the junk they sell these days)...Sometimes it is nice to have a cheap tool... you can blame it instead of yourself.

My best chance at a pretty original '66 156 LR......so bam !..... I took it. Other than the rear tires and a few decals....it seems pretty original to me. The little son-of-a-buck could not run any better. Bump the starter and it purrs from idle to full throttle. I have an original complete 156 deck so that sealed it for me. I dont plan on touching the paint except for a gentle washing. I heard linseed oil might work to kind of sharpen up the paint but who knows..... Feel free to let me know what you think.......$300

@Dave1967 You can remove both from the tractor and as a temporary fix. Insert the ball back into the socket and then take a hammer and a punch and tap all around the socket to hold the ball until you can get a new tie rod.

Certainly, a restricted exhaust that is not allowing the chamber to clear is going to cause a loss of power. The exhaust is actually being compressed on the exhaust stroke and not clearing the chamber to allow the new fuel/air mixture to enter on the intake stroke. If the compression truly measured low before the rebuild and measured OK after the rebuild, the rebuild was a success. But the improvement would not have been seen until the exhaust restriction was removed. My only question of the mechanic is, when the compression was still low after staggering the ring gaps, why didn't he finish the job and do the rebuild then. I can understand him missing the restricted exhaust problem initially when he saw low compression. These engines will burn oil when they lose compression, but they will actually continue to run pretty well with low compression. Oh, to the Lenny.

At the rate he is going that will be about 1- 2 years. @WHX12 If that's what I get for my 58th I am looking forward to next year's birthday!

I found the springs this afternoon. I thought I may have to move the attachment point forward to increase the tension, but the first location was perfect. I actually have to push it down the last couple inches and it requires maybe 5lbs to lift it. Thanks for the Inspiration Jay.

Yeah, I am usually the last to know and always a day late and a dollar short. Looks like it would be an awesome auction to go to. A friend of mine told me about the auction today, I guess I should have known that it was already posted here on RS.

A very HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIM. Nice ride!!

Happy birthday Jim. It sucks that you have to work today, but make the best of it my friend. I'll try to catch a few fish for ya while you're working.

Have a great day Brother Jim. Hallicher Geburtsdaag!

Hello everyone, I was wondering how many people are going to Raines action in September, it looks amazing it would prolly be pretty hard to leave with out a trailer full of horses or what ever other brands you like because they have it all there. Just wondering who all is going on here I’m sure there has to be a few of you, I live and york pa and would love to go but my parents truck can’t make the hike she is just a little to old to go on adventures like that any more ! For who ever is going I hope you get some good deals and leave with a trailer full!

IMHO... you'd soon regret selling it to anyone. Once you've used the tractor a little you WILL become addicted. Keep it...sell the other one.

60 that could come with them are extremely heavy. And the weight along with the additional torque on the frame can cause issues. But they provide a nice cut I'm told. IMO the 48" deck is the best overall compromise for speed and flexibility.

I have replaced a couple of mine with electric pumps, cost less than $ 20.00 and work great. For a faithful restoration I would stick with an OEM Kohler pump, but for a worker or play time electric is the way to go.

MAN that is ugly to the max. Should be against the law Wheel Horse law.

"Step away from the paint can with your hands up! You have the right to remain silent and this WILL be held against you"

Ye ole Liquid Overhaul! (Gone wrong!)

Reckon he pulled the wheels and dipped it hooked to the hitch?

Must have been a Deere guy wishful thinking....

Found this today, lots and lots of Wheel Horses, mostly 60'-to early 80's era. Saw a couple of RJ's also. Some other brands there also. Auction to be on 9/15/2017 in Xion Crossroads, VA. http://www.auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/auctionview.cgi?lid=2936464

As my C121 has had an engine change as discussed in previous posts I was contacted today and given the opportunity to look at an unmolested C161 with the original Kohler 16hp in place, It's been locked away for years but I'm taking a look this week and knowing me I'll buy it anyway...😉

There was a document sent out to the dealers in a limited geographical area regarding this tractor. It stated the number of the tractors available.

I'd say $150 is a steal! But hey I'm no expert! I'm sure there would be guys from here lined up to buy it for that... me being one of them!

Howdy! I joined this forum JUST to reply to THIS topic. Yes, I have NO life...《grin》 I was doing an online search for "wheel horse aircraft tug", and that is how I found this forum. My first full-time job after high school was working as part of the "line crew" at Bay Air Services, an FBO {"Fixed Base Operation"} at Albert Whitted Airport in Saint Petersburg, Florida from 1979 to 1980. Bay Air had two of these aircraft tugs. IIRC, when I started there they had an older one, and later acquired a newer one. These were the primary aircraft tow vehicles we used. While it has been DECADES since I drove one of these things, I do remember the experience fairly well. If anyone has a question about them, I MIGHT be able to answer. I chose the forum nickname "Jaws_Squared" for two reasons. The second reason: From 1980 to 1982, I attended an aviation technical school in Ozark, Alabama. While there, I 'adopted' an orange tabby kitten {or he adopted me}. When he was hungry, he would nibble on my fingers. So I named him "Jaws". Really. The first reason: I do not know - or do not remember - who coined it, but both Wheel Horse aircraft tugs we used at Bay Air were nicknamed "JAWS". I do not know if this was a common nickname for these vehicles or not. I may have one or more photos of the JAWS {the tugs} buried somewhere. IF I can find them, I will scan & post them.

My wife thinks I'm working when I mow the lawn ...

Happy Birthday, Jim. That's a pretty nice present you got there!

Picked these up today. A nice set of front weights! I was super excited, my wife thought I was crazy to be so excited over them.

Yeah I def bleed wheel horse red but I've been around cubs my whole life, my grandfather always ran them, dad and his cousin(I consider my 2nd father) also collects them and has always used them weekly to mow. So I have a tie to these yellow and white iron machines. Actually my 2nd father isn't doing very good dealing with cancer and told me he is gonna sell me his cub 71 I've been begging for. Wheel horse has them beat big time when it comes to easier to work on tho!!!

I agree with your neighbor. I'd take it for $1,200 and think I got a steal. But, you may be treading on thin ice since the original offer is "in the family". You might be better off selling to your father-in-law and have him walk away thinking he owes you something in the future for giving him such a great deal.

In my opinion blood is always thicker than water and you would be on thin ice selling it to anyone other than your FIL! That being said I think he is offering you a very reasonable amount of money for it also.

Ok, it's all JD green, but it is still better looking then any real JD.

Wash that ol' timer down, using a red Scotch Brite pad... then a quick rub&buff using some of this. Protects that original paint, & give's it that nice warm glow we're all looking for. Pict here illustrates the before and after results you can expect to achieve.