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Story is guy I got it from bought it New in 1966 and he said the dealer painted it this way to sell it faster... I got new decals with it and it will be restored to original. Sat in his barn for 10+ years, he put battery charger on it and it fired right up and it doesn't smoke a lick. When these techys run good they really run good! First pic is from before I washed it

Have been prodded by Craig and Bryce to enter, here goes. My great grandson having seat time on my half size D - 160. 7=1/2 months old and he loves being in the workshop.

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THE STACK

Little more on the muffler today. Made the cutout for the front outlet pipe and a rear brace to the engine. Also fitted the 418 exhaust guard. Still have to make a mounting bracket for it. Going to weld that to the brace that runs the right side under the hood and try to incorporate the coil and solenoid mount so they are up and out of the way.

Bong, bung, grommet, bushing.....makes cents, scents, sense to me ...right Mike @squonk.

I saw this thing sitting by the metal scrap pile at the county dump today and I could not leave it there. I haven't looked to see if there's any brand names on it, but it's red! Unreal that someone would scrap this thing.

HOWWAAARRRDDDD!!! I've got front chains all ready for you. Just pick 'em up!

I have this type on three of mine, low cost and work well. Link to eBay low pressure fuel pump

For financial reasons and Cecil's son not being interested it was sold to AMC in 1974. It was really just big business from then on. In 1982 it was sold to Munn Investment Group. Finally in 1986 Toro acquired Wheel Horse. Personally, since the Ponds no longer owned Wheel Horse I feel that Toro was the best move that could have happened. I doubt they would have been around until 2007 or the design completely changed (severely cheapened) if they hadn't. There's a nice blurb about it in a book written by the CEO of Toro.

I was just about to cast my vote for the 416 when I saw this. I only use the twins for winter duty. I am convinced half the fuel generates HP and the other half generates heat. What doesn't the 1100 like about winter? I have four 1100s..... three lift instantly and one requires the warm up like the manual recommends.

Stevebo's manual, and electric start '56 Ride-Away Seniors.

Beautiful October day, taking advantage of the weather. One of these will be on winter duty, guess which one? funny they all have 42” RD decks on them now left to right: 1994 416-H 1995 312-8 1974 C160 Automatic

It is an older, if the red is original, Gravely sulky.

The best things in life are free!

Mounted mine low on the frame near the front axle, sort of a protected area and close to the carburetor. I ran a fused wire from the ignition coil to power it.

FWIW, I mount mine on the frame in front of the hood stand. Lower than the tank and tucked out of the way. Also gives room to install a filter and convenient for servicing, if needed. Central to wiring as well.

I know old red ryder and squonk know short hand,,,,,,,this must be long hand lolololoolo

I have been following the roller chain thing for a couple years now.......But this year gentlemen,,,,,,its a new year,,,,,and we are gonna pull the trigger on this chain idea,, Also,,,,,I will be running 50lb weights on both the inside and outside of the rear wheels...as well as double chains...Also gentlemen,,,,,I will running what will be referred to from now on and in the future as ...an ED KENNELL Stack,,,,,sold on the idea,,,,,,,,,thanks ED,,,,, OK,,,,,,,Let it bring it on !!!!!!!

Once you get the gas tank made, what color are you gonna paint that?

Thank you Steve. My son gets all the credit for sticking the metal together. I just did the fit up. I wish I had the time and materials to make more but it's all I can do to get one done. I am planning on making a new fuel tank for it made of 1/8" aluminum sheet. Going to have my son weld that up for me too. He got into the right profession.

19richie66 Holy crapola!!!! Exquisite!!! You could sell those......SERIOUSLY. I'd buy one....... Great work. Impressive skills on display!

Almost hate to cover it

Looks awesome.

Some new photos of the header installed.

Disregard me! I narrowed my search terms down and figured out for myself that it belongs to the air filter cleaner sensor.

I prefer doo-hingis when I’m not sure of the proper terminology!

Well, there will not be any measurable snow in Southeast New York this season. That's for sure. I need to put the winter attachments on my horses...then it will all fall in Cleveland and Buffalo.

I had picked up the 44” blower over the summer, it was run on a 310-8 (bought that too). Was thinking of putting it on the 414, but that does too good as a plow tractor. The 16’s were the best choice because of power, with the edge going to the Onan with torque, since new though, that Eaton 1100 didn’t like winter, so on the C160 it goes!

Yup, sorry, I meant a 29.5" belt, but I jumped the gun on that anyway....the belt guard solved it. Thanks everyone for the help! I see where the bottom edge of the belt guard dishes out a bit towards the engine/trans side, so I see what you mean about adding washers to the spacers, which will push the guard out and give the belt a little more room on the bottom of its path. I think adding some washers are the right next step since the marks the belt left on the guard are all along the bottom and up into the trans pulley a little. I assume the ideal condition is the belt only contacting the guard when the clutch is in, but that may be tough for my old tractor and a brand new belt.

Yes Sylvan great bunch here ....don't anyone get me wrong that I am trying to bash other forums... I am well aware that other fellas here have other hobbies and interests. .. Atvs, boats, snomos, wood working, off road, Jeeps, trucks which is great... the list is endless. RS has just got them beat hands down as far as site layout and ease to communicate. They all offer a small fee much like here to become a "supporter" but yet the ads and the gibberish don't go away. Think I'll stick with my horses!

1973 Cub Cadet 149 Hydro with hydraulic lift, 42 inch deck and 42 inch snow blade.

When I think of all that energy expelled chopping wood, it reminds me to go clean the spiders out of my garage heater's pilot burner. The little devils love propane!

Lol thanks! My 2 other horses are out back in the shed so they still out number the others lol

We normally fitted "Elliot" 3inch analogue dial gauges for the correct look on classic race (and road) bikes as on my 1953 Vincent racer. 0-8000 rpm. They are triggered from the low tension side of the ignition coil. Not great for a very low rpm diesel. If using a mechanical unit be aware they can be clockwise or anticlockwise driven and can be 1:1, 2:1 or 4:1 ratio. Right angle drive gearboxes (motorcycle) are available and fairly inexpensive to fit to a custom flange depending where you can find a suitable and accessible drive shaft. Maybe a light aircraft unit would work well as they are usually calibrated from 0 to 4000 rpm

Absolutely right Steve, part of the plan! Ed, the 416 takes several minutes for the lift when it’s cold, been like that since new. Besides, the C has to earn its keep

Looks like a doable interesting project. Keep us updated with more pictures.

Vinegar doesn't get its due credit as a rust remover! It not as fast as muriatic or phosphoric but if you are soaking it sure is safer & far cheaper. Don't forget your pieces though! They might disappear if left too long!

Yeah thats a good idea. I will buy some fuel lines and filter. It is a K301 engine.

I know exactly how you feel...my go to ground saw is a Husky 455 with a 20" bar...it can get to be a handful after running it a while

Here is a picture of 2 the 701s I have

**** Steve mentioned some mof the splined gears for the shifters are 11 teeth and some are 10. I have three sets. two are 11 tooth and one is 10. The Input /drive shaft gear will ride smoothly in the third/second gear for either the 11 or the 10 tooth spline gear set. Not the greatest pics here but just did fast a few minutes ago. In first photo the one on right has 11 teeth and the and one on the left has ten. Both of the lower imput/drive shaft gears will interchange!

Here is a fresh photo of her pulling over the weekend.

That filter will work fine - there is also a WH/Toro filter that is a non bypass with possibly a better micron rating - somewhere around here we have a listing of the correct filters and what they do but can't find it at the moment . Be really careful with that pump/motor in that hydrogear transmission - keep it surgically clean inside and change oil once a year or several times if working it hard - takes very little dirt/particles to destroy it which is why they have a somewhat bad reputation compared to the piston to piston later versions . Good news is , if it ever blows up and can't be rebuilt the newer piston to piston C-series whole axle assembly will bolt right up - they were a direct replacement/upgrade on a dealer bulletin I've read somewhere - so that's good news as they are quite plentiful . Externally you'd barely be able to tell it was ever changed on your '66 as a bonus... That hydrogear is far tougher and stronger than most would ever give it credit for - if you can find one that wasn't totally neglected and abused , which most were - mine is more than strong enough to break the frame like yours and I suspect it will continue to live quite awhile longer if taken care of . Sarge

It's hard to stop half way through the process, and go back. Keep going forward, continue using the same process you used on the hood. Then cut and buff the original paint I see lurking there under that patina/greasey hood. That tractors original paint will easily glow again, if you just keep on going.

My sons Birthday is next weekend so i assembled his trike this week. It is a HF all terrain trike, better yet its red! He has a fascination with and can pick the symbol out in a pic so I ordered some decals from Terry and this is what i came up with. I think he will like it

Mine is 59963 And My Pal Ray Baker's in Shenandoah PA. is 59960 They were damn near holding hands going down the assembly line!