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Awhile back my WH buddy (groundhog) calls and sez would I like to have a Massey Ferguson 1650 GT -- so I sez---- huh? I didnt even know Massey made a small tractor! So I go and look at it and it was rough, been sitting out for years! (you know, like a lot of our horses come to us!) BUT!! a 2000rpm 42" tiller was in the deal and it looked better than the tractor so that clinched the deal at $150. The MF 1650 is fairly close in size the the WH D's, though somewhat more 'beefier' --- Kohler K341, Eaton hydro with hi & lo range, 3 point hitch, and a 48" deck (that turned out to be beyond repair) So I haul him home - mostly to get the tiller! But I get to tinkering with it and find its not as bad as I thought, virtually undisturbed as far as jake leg mechanics. Engine first getting fuel to it and it started right up and ran GOOD, so scrounged up tires to ck the hydro/gears/steering, etc -- well, again everything worked beautifully. By this time I am getting pretty impressed with thing and started doing a good thorough clean up. Has Ross steering (just like the WH) and it needed rebuilt and all linkage freed up -- and toe-in set!, had horrible toe-out which made steering a bear. I scrounged up another deck and got it rebuilt, and all the tiller needed was the 2 oil seal on the gear box and it worked great. Anyhow after bout 3 months with lots of elbow grease, the dern thing is SWEET! Ive really taken a liking to it. Course as we already know, the Kohler K341 is a hoss and this one was/is in excellent condition, as is all the running gear. Have since found out MF had a 1655 and a 1855 with Onans that is even more 'beefier' than this 1650 - Ive been kinda looking for one of them.....

Picked this original 867 up locally. Runs and drive great

It’s been a slow process but I finally have all the parts and pieces welded, painted, and cured. This weekend I hope to assemble everything including the pump and begin figuring out all of my hydraulic connections. Once I get everything put back together and pinned on the tractor I’ll post a few more pics.

Stumbled across this video earlier...Beautiful collection...hope y'all enjoy it as much as I did

Spring cleaning the stables... netted me a couple beauty shots today.

Backing up my new truck today...looked in the camera and saw this!!

just replaced the fuel pump on the k 301, it was old and starting to leak, debated rebuilding or replacing, went with the newer plastic type from eBay. after a simple swap , and a quick start up, the first thing I noticed was the solid /smooth idle, apparently the pump was loosing its push and giving me that erratic idle. the fuel adjustments are also immediate , so a quick swap solved two problems , glad I did it . pete

Well we have spark and she turns over. Throwing some fuel to her tomorrow. Hope for the best.

Hey guys ! I want to introduce to you the first garden tractor I drove when I was a kid.... My dad was an official french wheel-horse dealer. I brought it home and I'll do an overhaul, put a kholer 10hp on it, new paint and I'm looking for stock rear wheels....

Nice! I love the Manke’s dealer decal on it . You should load it up and go show Harley Manke he will probably remember who he sold it to when it was new!!

Now Tom you are just trying to git my goat.....sides your whole family ain't got enough fingers & toes to count all the tractors you got! Is a nice score and dibs if it doesn't grow on ya. I could spot that classic two spoke from a mile away.! Dash like that @Vinylguy could put you out of business. Please tell us you took the cigar lighter out for safe keeping? Would look nice parked next to a 857! Yes he is and doing a damned fine job of it and yes they are Jeff ... They are just a few blocks down the street from Tom's place and I stopped in ther once when visiting. Nice folks and had some nice gently used 520's but definitely dealers prices. Even the rusted stuff outside was a little high.

Got a face only a mother could love.

Great tip Garry @gwest_ca! If using a battery I would caution you that a dead short like that could cause the battery to explode so it is best to cover it with an old wool coat and weight down a plastic container over that. Eye, face and hand protection should also be used.

Come on everyone!! I know you all have stuff to sell. Post it here ...

I love the patina on those Craig.

Is a csmera... like a rear view mirror on steroids?

Always nice to see a in the rear view!

All done except for the hydraulics. I will tackle them over the weekend.

VERY nice original tractor.I guess tractors that haven't been all butchered up are still out there.Have fun with your new toy.

Great looking tractor!!

Run it until you kill it... like you do them Techys.

I would not use WD-40 as a flush, the diesal fuel will do the same job for a lot less money. Hypoid gear oil is made for posi traction rear ends which produce more heat than most. It won't harm a transaxle, but it is overkill. Regular gear oil is fine and cost less.

Well a little more done. Finally moved her inside so I could work out of the rain. Got my new tail lights mounted, ignition switch in and wiring figured out. All temporarily wired up to get it working correctly. When it is right I will make a complete wiring harness. Fuel tank in, solenoid in. Next up is to run the fuel line, filter, and get the right length belt...... baby steps before leaps and bounds 👍

Only pic I have of Shynon ....

Almost forgot to thank our host. Property, buildings and displays he has are awesome and you cannot have a better setting for an event like this. Weather was a bit cool and damp in the AM but turned beautiful in the PM.

I learned it by watching you.

Arrgh... them dreaded roll pins.

Nice Craig... I sure hope your careful flinging wrenches and welding around that car tho!

I never knew a 701 had a clutch switch.

Very nice attention to detail - can't wait to see the finished product... Sarge

Nice find Tom. Hard to find these 6 speeds. A good cleaning and should be a great worker. Enjoy it.

It was a great day and I know we got some pictures coming. It was excellent spending the day with TerryM, DClark, Shynon, Prondzy, SmokinJoe, Jorden, WHX14, Achto and JoeBob. I got this picture for here and I took a few for the Wheel Horse Gallery.

I figured that would quick answer since I am holding a 16hp thumper for ransom. Thanks

Had it two years ago. Went to Dr. for annula checkup but I had been really tired and my knees were much worse than usual. I was thinking it was just old age. She ordered blood work ad it turned out to be Lyme. Never had the bullseye rash. A month Of Doxycyline and blood markers went back to normal and knees got better Then this spring go to Dr. for routine check up lab work shows markers have come back. Another month of Doxycycline. Make sure you get tested every year from now on to make sure it stays gone.... And yes you can get it all over again there is no immunity. What really irritates me is you can get Lyme Vaccine for your pets. A few years ago there was a human vaccine but the producer decided it wasn't worth the potential lawsuits as it wasn't 100% effective (What is??) and there were the usual side effect nausea head aches etc... THANK YOU DAMN LAWYERS

Here is Part 7 of the Wheel Horse C145 Automatic Lawn & Garden Tractor Series. Completion of motion works repairs Completion of parking brake repairs demonstration of functionality.

It is very funny, I don't usually have sellers remorse when I sell a tractor or other but when I sold that one I did. Good to have it back even though it needs a lot. My son who is now 11 told me he feels he is ready to restore a tractor on his own. So .... I figured what could be a better one to restore then this one? Here his is at about age 2?

Thanks for all the advice. I cleaned the case casting and side plates. The cast case cleaned up nice and clean inside- all the bolt nibbies look great. I found a third strike on my left cover: there's a bolt broken off in the brake band mount. So between the broken bolt, the crack, and terribly weld axle tube I'll be getting another left cover. This weekend I'll focus on pulling the plate bearings to see if they can be cleaned up and soak everything in mineral spirts.

Yes , glad to hear ! Prayers still being sent .

This was my first time at AJ's, There was a good turn out with some variety. I like to look for tractors that are not real common when I go to shows so I will start with those pics. There was also some great looking customs. The Allis WD & this Oliver 88 were extremely well done, Not sure what the thinking was behind this Minneapolis Moline labeled Bolens but it was kind of interesting. Some nice collections lined up. Some fast action shots of the slow race. This is a race that should be split into a gear jammer & a hydro class in my opinion. Jim & I were speed demons with our 6 speed 's in low 1, even after turning the idle down until the engine barley ran. Jim grabbing a little seat time on my Raider. It was great to see friends & to meet some new friends. I think Jim @WHX17 got a pick of some of the gang from RS. Hopefully we can make the trip again next year.

And, what he said.

Not gonna lie @WHX17 I have thought about where to put one.

Thanks @RandyLittrell. It worked fantastic in the tractor it came out of so if it works like it did, I will be tickled red. The only problem I forsee is when my son welded the -6 fittings on the lines, I didn’t realize there are o-rings between the end fitting and the tube. I removed the outer ones but didn’t know about the inner. I thought the ends were part of the tube. Worse case I have to remove them and replace the o-ring and reflare and flatten the tube end. Already spoke to a guy that did the same thing to his cub 4x4 and he has had no problems since. We’ll see. 👍

So true John, so true. Back at it again today. Hope to get the engine set in it and wired up. Plus I need to do some cleanup. I’m losing parts

Sleep on it. I have been there.....

I’ve come to a point where my ideas, abilities, resources and working environment have met up with reality. So after a couple painted parts got bumped, fell over and got scratched, I said the heck with it. Back together she goes. I have Chip Foose dreams and a bum’s budget. So she will have patina, primer and paint. It will be put back together, hopefully running and moving without incident. This will be her shakedown run and I will hopefully have time to fix anything that comes up. That’s where I’m at today. Carry on

Looks red Ritchie..... now what you need to do since it's a roller is tie it to the bumper of the car and have the Missus pull you up and down the road at say ...well legal speed .... takes the nubbies off those fronts real quick so you don't look like a . Throw a piece of card board on her and you can lay down on it and steer bobsled style! Oh...might want to wear some gloves!

Yes @WHX17 I am in a hurry but I’m not Russian Starting to look a little better.

TIG does make the nicest welds. TIG welders are expensive so most home owners use cheaper alternatives. Nice job. Cleat