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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!

Why did Toro buy Wheel Horse ?

I thought I would post a follow-up to my sickle mower experience from this Summer. I put it all back together with a new bushing and the repaired yoke. It cut through some tall grass and weeds pretty well. Most of my cutting was over the edge of a slight drop-off, so I was running it with the chain supporting it. With the chain on there, the cut material didn't flow over the bar very well, so I had to stop regularly to clear it. I think next year if I do it periodically instead of just once at the end of Summer it will work better. After mowing again at low idle to keep they sickle speed down with the original B100 PTO pulley, I decided I needed something different. I found a smaller pulley in my parts stash, and the foot clutch that came on my 854. Installing the foot clutch was easier than I thought it might be. I just had to drill a hole in the foot rest peg for a cotter pin for the pedal lock. While installation went better than I expected, operation wasn't quite what I expected it to be. The smaller pulley did do what I hoped it would. I could easily operate at half throttle, which allowed the hystat to perform much better. Unfortunately the chain I was using to hold up the sickle interfered with where I needed to put my foot to run the clutch. I could make it work, but it was kind of a clumsy setup. So, the final verdict on the sickle mower is it did the work I bought it to do. I'm not totally convinced there isn't a better tool to do the job, but until I find that tool, the sickle will work just fine.

Perfect for a WH parade / Big Show ride along trailer...just hitch it up and have someone jump on!!!

I agree. Awesome!

Ultra maroon????

I would add tire chains to complete the snow removal unit!

The natives are chopping wood like crazy. You wood (sp) have to be around a long time to appreciate this sideline. do some search.

It's called the three "Cs"...competition, consolidation, retirement, taxes, economy. At least it was not Craftsman (Sears).

Not that old 1974, far sure. I've got the brother of the 416-H, it's a '97 416-8 with 220 Hrs, that I don't use that I would trade you for that wore out C160 , the problem is like always your 1200 miles north of me.

The older ones ran off of the front wheel! I had a "brain fart"...The speedometer ran off the front wheel, not the tach. I have only been riding for 50 years...you would think I would have remember that!

Or let the steep slopes go "Back To Nature"

A. I'm not speaking for anyone else but, I doubt you're "Bugging" those who answer you. Great bunch of folks on this site (I'm pretty new too) that are Very happy to help you. B. Stick with the vendors ON the site and you'll likely be pretty happy. Not advertising or lobbying for anyone, just been treated really well by a couple. C. I don't have the tractor you do but I've seen people make a "splash" drain pan with a kitchen aluminum baking pan. Others will give you better advice (I hope).

The U1 battery will be loose in the battery box..(if it is original) and will need to be shimmed., The 22NF will fit snugly.

I would hazard a guess that the brackets probably are the HL-22 brackets. One on the right looks like a home made unit. Here is a shot from behind.

Here's a few I "shot" last month in Cameron Co. Jim.

Nope sadly to say bruins didn't want to cooperate. My wife had a real nice opportunity to harvest but got bear fever real bad and missed. Both her and I and a buddy drew tags. We have to wait about seven years to draw a tag... up to ten or more in some areas. Buddy did manage to connect on a very small one. Had some really good images of bears on trail cams but left them at the cabin. Did get this pic in the backyard feeder ..we named they Mike & Mike Spike How often you get a pic of a elk & whitetail together?!?!? This brute was seen wandering in our driveway. Again sadly we do not have a huntable elk herd In WI.