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A police officer pulls over a speeding car. The officer says, "I clocked you at 80 miles per hour, sir." The driver says, "Goodness, officer, I had it on cruise control at 60; perhaps your radar gun needs calibrating." Not looking up from her knitting the wife says: "Now don't be silly, dear -- you know that this car doesn't have cruise control" As the officer writes out the ticket, the driver looks over at his wife and growls, "Can't you please keep your mouth shut for once!!?" The wife smiles demurely and says, "Well dear you should be thankful your radar detector went off when it did or your speed would have been higher. As the officer makes out the second ticket for the illegal radar detector unit, the man glowers at his wife and says through clenched teeth, "Woman, can't you keep your mouth shut?" The officer frowns and says, "And I notice that you're not wearing your seat belt, sir. That's an automatic $75 fine." The driver says, "Yeah, well, you see, officer, I had it on, but I took it off when you pulled me over so that I could get my license out of my back pocket." The wife says, "Now, dear, you know very well that you didn't have your seat belt on. You never wear your seat belt when you're driving." And as the police officer is writing out the third ticket, the driver turns to his wife and barks, "WILL YOU PLEASE SHUT UP??" The officer looks over at the woman and asks, "Does your husband always talk to you this way, Ma'am? I love this part....... "Only when he's been drinking." NOW THIS IS A PERFECT EXAMPLE OF HAPPY WIFE HAPPY LIFE

I just brought this 416-H home today. I know that it runs well, Goes forwards and goes backwards. Doesn't stop too well and the engine cuts out when I engage the PTO 100%. But mores the fun to diagnose and fix. Got a cab lined up for it too.

WOT. The belts run and the augurs spin up as long as you don't go the last 1/2 inch on the PTO lever. As soon as you do it just quits. Ease off and it catches again. I am in the seat at WOT. Some research indicates maybe seat safety switch? Aggravating thing is, it worked when the seller demonstrated for me. 100 miles later at home...no workey. So sumpin' happened. I am on it and it will get fixed. Snow is coming and BigMike wants to play with his new toy. I will start a thread.

Not the answer to your specific problem, and not knowing what your profession is or if you are mechanically inclined please allow me to tell you a "little" story. I will try to make it short. Years back before the Wheel horse Era here, I had neither he interest nor inclination to deal with any of the machinery around property. I also used to immediately take everything to the local mower repair place where immediately about a hundred bucks were be spent for them just to look at the thing regardless of what it was. The amount of money I spent over the years many times just because I left gas in the machines over the winter or summer and gummed up carburetor probably would replace some of the machines. And of course things like the snow blower only do not start in the winter when you have snow. Once you take it there now you lost it for at least a month. A lot of the problem descriptions and charges I would get, were also so ridiculous and outrageous that I would leave there often with my intelligence and ego totally bruised.They might as well have written SUCKER on the receipt instead of PAID. Then one day this cute little red tractor was for sale. Guess where. I needed that thing like a hole in the head. However it was so freaking cute , had so much character, looked like a big tractor,it was old, really old, and it just spoke to me. I bought it. I am certain without a doubt the guy probably said to himself, that is it, he will now be here every month with that piece of crap. That day was actually the last time I have ever stepped into a mower or machine repair shop up to today. Once here I couldn't take my eyes away from that little tractor, I went to see it every chance I had, I started cleaning it, tightening stuff, started noticing how sturdy and simple it was, how every part of it was open and visible and how it worked. Now I am totally hooked and so is the oldest son.I need to know more about it so I start searching for information about it. Eventually I end up here. Fast forward a few years how things have changed. People now bring me stuff they cant get started or it doesn't work right. I can successfully rebuild an engine (figure that one out). What was a frustration, and an ordeal became not only a beloved hobby but a life passion. Ironically not too long ago I came across the owner of that repair shop at the local bank. He didn't ask me how I was doing, he asked me if I got rid of the Wheel horse.Of course since I never went back what else could I have done. I told him no I still have it and it looks great next to the other 10, to which he let out a loud WHAT?, and asked if they work. Every single one I told him. Now for the moral of the story.Not everyone is mechanically inclined but in my humble opinion if one owns one of these older machines, one has to learn how to perform basic diagnostics and repairs on them or they will be financially unsustainable and a great source of frustration.Unfortunately many of the shops out there are less than honest or capable and take advantage of the clients lack of knowledge on the subject. And there are less and less of them everyday since we know not only have a dispose mentality from manufacturers but also a throw away mentality from consumers much due to the labor cost of repairing anything. Last but not least, I know for a fact that if you cannot find in this forum not only the necessary information to deal with your tractor and also at least one member that that will guide and advise you how to successfully resolve your issue, then there is no hope out there for your tractor.

Little pricey but very effective

My Son and @19richie66 Richie made this deal happen for me. Richie asked if I was interested in this Ranger and some other parts and a K301. Richie went above and beyond to work out the logistics to get this to me. I could not meet him but my Son didn't mind making the 2.5 hour one way trip to meet Richie. Now I just have to convince my Grandson it needs Grandpa's tlc.

Saw this one Craigslist. Since I know the listing will eventually disappear, I wanted to save this here for posterity for all you wild fabrication freaks. Can't quite get a handle on what it would be like to pull with 54 hp. Some one has a distinct overabundance of time, money, skill, and imagination.....

Good deal, looks like (to me) 6" instead of 8" front wheels, my eyes (pictures) may be decieving me, but looks to be a solid tractor to build upon, as far as stopping with my hydros I hardly ever use the service/parking brake while moving just the motion control lever, linkage may need a little adjustment, the PTO maybe adjusted s bit too tight or a bad bearing in the blower, you did try at WOT not at idle?, Good luck with your new "toy" I mean tool, Jeff.

You'll love that little machine. I think they are as much if not more fun to drive than their big brothers!!

I did....... I am....... and I will. Friend of mine lives near there and he looked at it for me. Said if I didn't he would. Off I go tomorrow.

Your'e making my mouth water.........

Tried the peanut butter but found if you take bacon and microwave it so it gets like jerky then tie it to the trap lever with sewing thread before you set it. We got a rat out of my mom’s house in less than10 minutes with bacon after trying peanut butter for almost a week.

My son-in-law works at a local scrap yard and picked this up in Oct. He decided he wasn't going to do anything with is so he gave it too me this past Sunday. Another project for my "spare" time. Haven't messed with it yet but he threw a set of jumper cables and tried to start it awhile back. Nothing. Next warm day I'll check it out further. Sunday was a good day; I was treated to breakfast, given a free tractor, and the Eagles won the Super Bowl.

JPWH Glade to see you are keeping this fine hobby going for the next generation to enjoy. Have fun

FPS rules! http://www.beeman.com/store/subcategory.asp?scid=7&ret_id=1240879

Try these water bucket traps. I love the idea. No poison, or stink. https://www.google.com/search?ei=xaaHWoiRG8vYzwLN3qyABQ&q=water+bucket+rat+trap&oq=water+bucket+rat+trap&gs_l=mobile-gws-serp.12..0j0i8i30k1.5731.9982.0.25338.10.9.1.0.0.0.373.1706.0j7j1j1.9.0....0...1.1.64.mobile-gws-serp..0.10.1760...0i7i30k1j0i13k1j0i8i7i30k1.0.D5fdzzv6_p0#scso=uid_OqmHWvn3Ds_8zgLixqnACA_2:0 https://www.google.com/amp/s/survivalsherpa.wordpress.com/2014/07/31/how-to-build-a-stairway-to-heaven-rat-trap-in-15-minutes/amp/

Been taping off the wheels tonight. Gonna give them a coat of white tomorrow before I go to a buddy's funeral, errrr wedding. I prefer Rustoleum almond over the antique white, just my preference. I'll post up some pics when I get them on. I did get a NOS kohler muffler for it. Looks sharp!!

Thanks everyone! This was my father tractor and my son is very attached to it. Don't want to let it go....

Given the fact that you already retapped the hole to 9/16 - 18 I would install a 9/16 bolt with a crush washer (copper or brass). This will seal it up for you.

Might not get that one back. Very nice meeting your son and making it happen. Will be watching to see what happens with it.

I started tearing down my 401 today and was kinda curious about the serial tag on the transaxle. I never have seen one with a % sign in the serial number tag. Just wondering if anyone else has came across this and if so what's the breakdown of the tag numbers.

Could be a wire came loose from the PTO or seat switch while traveling, Clean and tighten all the connections one at a time and it should be OK.

So...would it handle a 42" snow blade or does it need more weight in the back? Chains?

Here’s the firewood hauler, working in the snow!

Every resto has it's victories and setbacks, some times both in the same day. I'll start with a victory. The throttle shaft was sloppy and needed a bushing repair. The correct bushing to repair my is a 1/4 x 7/16 x 1/8. I could not find one locally but I did find some bronze thrust washers/bushings that were 1/4 x 7/16 x 1/16 so I stacked 2 of them together to make the repair. I was also lucky enough that the top linkage was removable on my carburetor so I did not have to remove the throttle shaft in order to make the repair. Then the set back. I put a puller on the pulley for my hydro pump and of course it didn't just pull off. I hit the end of the puller with a hammer to try to jar it loose then... I noticed that I could not spin the pulley any more. I removed the cover for the pump gears and the drive gear had broke. Or in the words of Mick Jagger "She oopie, Shattered Shattered" Moving on I hope to make some paint fly tomorrow.

Will do need to get new nuts and bolts. Old ones were worn down thanks

I told you it works......... less than an hour after I posted this I got ya!

I have tried it at Dad's old place - his back yard was getting horrible and the neighbor's didn't exactly like the ex-fire chief neighbor sitting out there in the day time with his old fire ax waiting for one to make a move - but he did get quite a few with that thing...lol. Here, I won't use any poisons or anywhere there are natural predators , especially raptors. Some hawks will actually dig the mounds a little looking for a meal - I don't want to take any chances of killing one and some are protected as they should be. I do love the birds, if you haven't figured that out - my grandmother belonged to the local Audubon chapter, go figure. She always chased off the neighborhood cats but still loved them and had her own at times - but hunting song birds to her was forbidden. We used to have Orioles here, lots of yellow finches and others that have disappeared over the years, mostly from poison and pet cats. I still remember to this day the open shootings allowed to cull the over population of English Starlings when I was a kid - they would invade my hometown like a cloud and crap everywhere - the noise from them was almost deafening. We spent several days with Dad in the yard with buckets and his old .22 short rifle killing hundreds, no way that would fly today but around here again it's getting to the point we need it . Those things are veracious and will drive out other species, not to mention they are not native to North America. I have joined Cornell University's tracking system of odd species with a phone app - have had several verified odd species show up at the feeders here , last year was one wood pecker that is still unidentified and they suspect is some sort of hybrid as well as some sort of odd hawk pair that is still around - but they are shy and my photos don't have enough detail yet to identify them enough. The racoons are the real problem - they are getting smart and nesting in the commercial gutter trim on this old structure and destroying it . They have been using the fire escape at night to come and go and I have live trapped a few but I'm hardly putting a dent in them so far - they just keep coming with plenty of old houses that are just sitting empty in town. Tempted to start shooting them as they are pretty good at a regular schedule of leaving the nest between 10:30 and 11:00 pm daily but if I get caught by the local sheriff I could lose the gun as well as my permit , don't need that. Twice they have destroyed the trap and I've repaired it - need a far heavier one . We had tried several different baits and leg traps - they seem too smart for those and avoid them. Coons are very intelligent and don't give up easily on a good nest site - but I'll win one way or another. I've been tempted to put the Miller tig welder upstairs and set up a ground path to the iron fire escape and a plate to electrocute them but if any dumb person climbed up there I'd be in for a lot of liability, lol...it would be effective, though. Sarge

Flipped the cutting edge on my snow beast...in preparation for tomorrow’s snow!

X100...perfectly said !!! I've always turned wrenches since I was a little kid helping Dad in the garage working on his muscle cars and my grandfather would work on anything just to save a buck - it was a different era for sure compared to today. I can fix almost anything you can think of, fabricate, weld and get a lot of other people's stuff dumped here to be repaired or rebuilt, even trinket type decorations. Only recently have I ever allowed another mechanic to touch a vehicle of mine and that's only due to age/health and lack of correct diagnostic equipment or service manuals. I hate it , and they hate it when I walk in the door because I'll research things to death before allowing anyone to charge me money for something I feel I should do myself anyway - informed customers are a pain to any type of a dealership that profits from folks not knowing any better. Anyone that brings something here to be repaired, regardless of what the item is gets a lesson in why it failed or doesn't work, how to fix it as well as how to prevent repeating the problem. I prefer to educate them instead of just charging money - plus, it also saves me the headache of repeated repairs from their ignorance. People just aren't aware of a lot of things that can cost them a lot of money - there is no one that knows me personally that isn't aware of the issues with ethanol - I'm like a preacher about it, especially on small engines. Hate to - but that just irritates me to no end and has resulted in taking up far too much of my time and there is nothing I hate worse than fixing the same parts over and over again. That's the definition of stupid, btw. Two people have been told to go elsewhere from constantly being too cheap not to use good fuels that aren't laced with ethanol - their argument was it was cheaper for me to fix the engine later, wrong answer here... That said, the folks here are second to none and can easily teach/help you with fixing that machine - and that means all of it . If you have any kids that are interested in it as a project - even better and plenty of kids are here learning right along with a parent or on their own just how to keep these things alive - far better teaching aid than buying something new that will never last very long. You will learn there are a lot of us here that are from older generations and even some younger ones that dislike the disposable mentality of today's society - we're out to change that and it helps preserve our hobby for years to come. Ask away, we're here to help - this stuff does not belong in a scrap yard, ever. Sarge

Yeah - cats are out , plenty in town already and they seem to prefer to hunt the song bird population instead, which I highly dislike. My GSD is pretty territorial and is allowed to run the property loose when I go outside, cats get run out of bounds in a hurry but he doesn't have any intention of hurting them, just wants them gone out of his yard. One black one and one yellow cat have been pretty stubborn - the black one likes to crap right in the middle of the back yard, sort of a snarky cat move thing, lol - he got rolled last time the GSD caught up with him at the border but no injury to the cat or the dog. Hasn't been back lately but I still see him prowling the neighbor's pine trees along the property for song birds in the evenings, he's either going to get his owners talked to or the pellet gun but it will stop. Don't get me wrong - I love cats but I prefer them to be indoor pets, not allowed to roam outside and cause problems, especially with our song birds in the area. There are quite a few species that are basically extinct from them in Northern Illinois, all a result of cats being allowed outside - they are highly effective hunters. The ground squirrels have gotten to be a problem with all the tunnels they are digging now , we have several pairs of hawks and a whole variety of owls around at night here - they get pretty loud at times. The best ones are the Great Horned and Screech owls, have many pairs of them that hunt this property and especially the cemetery to the south across the street from us. The Great Horned pair likes to sit in the trees around the building at night - they have more than once startled my wife when they call during the summer, lol. The big male seems to like to sit right outside our living room window by the squirrel feeder - he will sit there and watch us at times or the tv, sort of odd behavior but he seems really tame. I hand fed one many years ago, not sure but it could be the same own, who knows... I have had luck with the mole trap that uses the spikes - 3 times now it's worked on the first try. Toughest part is picking the right tunnel they are digging in - those things move around underground very fast and don't seem to use existing tunnels much when they are hunting grubs which makes sense. Tempted to start going after the ground squirrels soon - we'll see how well the owls do this spring on them. I did try to use the acetylene trick once with a slight blend of O2 in it - mole never dug again but it took some blade work to fix some of the flying dirt - guess that was a bit too much gas but it worked. I hate tried a hose and the old Cruiser's exhaust which runs a fairly high NOX, didn't even phase the dumb thing - he just kept digging. Best killer I've ever seen is a Jack Russel terrier - but I'd never own one as they are about the most insane dog ever bred - like a fearless, drunken Irishman... A Cruiser buddy from our forum uses a whole pack of them in Africa - to hunt lions, not kidding. Sarge

I have a '74 C-160 with an armrest - equipped original seat, not sure how the bottom pad comes off but I could ship it to you . Maybe trade for a new cover/foam or something ? Both of my arm rests are pretty bad, but the material is there to make patterns. I just haven't done them as I hate working with piping and really don't have the time right now. I'd have to get a decent day to go out and get it off - it's in the storage unit with a bad rod knock right now. The 16 Auto was a butchered mess when I got it here, the stock seat was already gone on that one and I'm no fan of the one I replaced it with from TSC either. Considering your skill set - I'd bet you could sell more covers and replacement bottom/rear pads faster than you could make them easily. Getting started is always the tough part, though as well as the expense in buying initial materials. Sarge

That is a Dandy!!

Years ago I tried some of those devices. Had one type to try and keep chipmunks away and another for deer. Its hard to imagine that chip monks are a problem but we had such a population explosion of those little guys that a few times they would go into my open van and get stuck in there eventually dying in it buried in box of rags or worst places. Those devices were not cheap but did nothing. What solved the problem was that some hawks decided to nest in the tall poplars in the property(I wonder why). Up to today chipmunks, and rabbits basically disappeared and squirrels probably half of what used to be. As for the deer repellents same thing no effect whatsoever. I think a few cats with good management ( keeping them from reproducing) is your best bet. I used to also have a lot of field mice and some rats in the sheds but since a stray cat made residence and had one litter of kittens no evidence of rodents. Of course they also come with certain issues, occasionally they will poop and pee where you don't want them to.

Thank you Lane I've read that post 3 times and I bookmarked it so I can go back to it. I have only made the one 1054 seat so far. I make master template of the material so I can cut each panel for sewing. I didn't do that for the 1054 so now I've got to make new ones for it. I'm going to try to make other seat covers for different ones. I wish I had the seat for the c160. it's a 2 piece I didn't get that one on either of my C160's. I'm going to try to get the seat pan for it and some pictures to reproduce that one. I also want to thank you for selling me the lifting handle for my lawn ranger.

Thank you for all the spot on advice. I went searching for a 9/16 18 x 1/2 bolt for the easy fix but that was unobtainable locally. I was able to get my hands on a 3/8 NPT tap and stopped at the hardware store and picked up a 3/8 pipe plug. I will definitely try to get a pipe plug with the recessed square hole but at least I have something to put in for now and get this thing ready for paint. Here are the current pictures of this machine.Trying to get everything in etching primer. Final paint will be Candy Red urethane that I found in a old post from Rickv. I will do a post in restorations when I get some paint flying... if we can get some good weather.

... Say ya pwayers wabbit... But be careful...You'll shoot your eye out... Make sure you wear your OSHA approved NOS WH eye protection while hunting varmits...

Great project. Glad it happened for the Grandson.

Heavier is always better (i usually use 14ga every where on my horsesexcept batteries Starters) but watching the amp meter with switch on points closed not running only draws about 4-5 amps. even 16 is more than enough for that.

Today I made a few changes to the 1257. Gt14 intake, had to lower the lights for it which look better to me. I know it's early and February but I took the plow off and put on the sickle bar. Trying to rush winter to be over. Plus I miss the look of it, but definitely didn't miss putting it on... awkward lol.

The RJ fuel tank isnot an easy item to come by. I have however found a few usable ones by looking for vintage go kart fuel tanks. Some are identical to the RJ tank and they do show up once in a while.In the two in the photo , the tanks is exactly the same size and bung location are within 1/2" of RJ tank. Drain holes are also close but those are not as critical.Filler neck is identical in one and slightly higher in the other( its actually a better one to use). I tried them and they work great. These particular two are flawless inside and out .

Every two piece transmission I open gets a front drain hole & magnetic plug. 3/8ths NPT. I use the square head plug and drill a 1/8" hole in it and JB well a cheapy ebay magnet in it.

The drain plug hole was tapped for 1/4 NPT (National Pipe Thread) not 9/16 -18. NPT is tapered 9/16 -18 is straight thread To seal you will need tapered threads or some sort of gasket n a very short 9/16 -18 Bolt EDIT:: Drill the hole out to 9/16" then buy or borrow a 3/8NPT pipe tap (Cheapies are abut $10 good ones about $35) and thread it then get a 3/8" plug

I'm offended by this statement.

They just don't know...............They just don't know! When I was a teenager one of my first jobs was helping out in an auto repair shop. At the time, there was an abundance of WW1 and WW2 vets. Those guys came into the shop, had their cars fixed or just a coffee. They told stories, not a lot but enough, about what had to happen to secure our freedom. Those securities are still going on today. Freedom is not free. At the time I listened and really didn't understand. I was getting a first class lesson. A history lesson from those who wrote it. They play the national anthem for those that win, They should actually say the words, it a story of the fight for our freedom. The playing of the anthem is a time for refection, not protest. The flag is a symbol of the never ending fight, the most important common item that tells the world what we stand for.

Installed a NOS hose from a member on the D - nice to see the 3pt stay up and not leak all over the place for once, not to mention it's a lot stronger now since it's not getting air in the cylinder. Got tired of the engine melting any snow that came over the top of the blade and freezing up the linkage over time - the thing will push piles way over the height of the blade easily, so I built a flap for it . Rubber strips are old stock ones that were used on Western truck plows a buddy had at the shop - it's a great material. The flap sure helps a lot to keep material from topping over and seems to roll the snow easier as well - may make a more permanent one out of steel this summer to help it roll even more. Everything was melting heavily yesterday since it warmed up to 40*F - pulled the trailer out of the way and plowed the area it sits so all the water could drain out of the parking lot and not force it toward the shed and cause it to sink . 3pt lift works a lot better and the flap performed as expected, overall a good day but that dampness put an ache in my joints I can't get rid of a day later...ugh. Sarge

Let's see if this works - not a lot of snow (4") but I also needed to move some of the piles. Shortly after the end of that clip - I was cleaning and pushing the piles back a little more next to the Cruiser. One thing I hate about straight type 2-link chains is the way they like to side slip - it jammed itself between the snow pile and the front bumper of the Cruiser - the D is pretty strong but it wasn't going to move that 2-ton hunk of rusty iron, lol. Had to drag it sideways with the Dodge. No real harm done - definitely didn't hurt the Toyota but it did totally mangle the left tire chain tensioner...lol. The GSD loves to "herd" the tractor - he's had some close calls getting too close and I need to get on his butt again about it - that blade would hurt . At least he got some winter exercise, he sure needs it . Sarge

Must be living right!