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Starting to think about winter. Elvis' bucket needs a little TLC. put on a couple coats of Extend before a paint.

I did not need this at all but it was just up the road and cheap. Runs really well and deck is in excellent condition rust wise. Bearings are a little loud but I have already pulled the spindles for rebuild. I will take them into work tomorrow and disassemble and bead blast them. Blower was hard to turn but I lubed the chain and it now turns easy. I will install a new chain. Sprockets all look good. Tractor runs good, all indicator lights work, hydro works good. Steering is loose but I will fix that up. Tires seem to hold air but time will tell. This is an ugly duckling but should clean up nice. Cleat

I’ve dragged yet another project into the garage. It’s a Type K 1-1/2hp engine that is in great original shape. The guy that had it said his grandfather bought it new to run a big butter churn. It has a broken mounting bracket for the trip latch lever on the governor. Do any of you have some engines like these? I’d love to see some pictures especially the governor assembly! Any input or pictures is much appreciated. I just really enjoy this old stuff.

After a break, I'm selling my book again. It is available only on Ebay at this time. Thanks, Mike Martino.

Thanks Craig for reviving this thread... “Comanche”

Good day ladies and gents, Currently, live and work in Southern Maryland. The place we rent has about 3 acres to tend to, first year here I borrowed my landlords back up Deere. I told him I was on the hunt for a mower. Well while in Maine I found a two owner, barn kept, 314-H with less than 80 original hours, rear discharge and plow. Had to have it, it is a very good condition. And I thought I was good to go,,, well second time out I broke the front axle. While I ordered the parts to fix her, I local WH 417-8 came up for sale, well used to say the least but it had the four wheel weights, and another bigger plow and an unused snow blower, also an 8-year-old has a side discharge deck. Tire chains and all. Now I paid up for the 314 with 80 hours, 1100 and got the 417 with the blower and another deck and plow for 700. The twin on the 417 has 1600 hours on it! The plan is to fix the 314 (have the parts), put the newer bigger deck on her, and work on the old 417 she has some minor issues, about an inch and half of play in the steering, the warning lights on the dash do not work, a good cleaning, all fluids changed and serviced. Both need new seats. I am happy with the new horses and will need some technical help on things. Teaching my daughter to keep them going. Pics to follow.

Hi I'm Rob from Huddersfield and I've just got myself what I believe is a B81 4 speed with the 8hp vertical briggs. Hoping to get it up to scratch and put it to work then get myself another for pulling and shows. Got some bits to do on this first though.

Come on Mike, the leaves on the trees are still green, winter is at least a three months away. On second thought you are in Central New York, guess you better mount the snow blower too.

and nylock nut...

My recently refreshed suburban

My C-121 aka The Black Horse.

That is the WRONG bendix gear. It should have 10 or 12 teeth. The teeth are so small on yours that they will jam on the flywheel teeth as they are simsply not big enough, and too close together. Here is what you need...(I don't have ne...this is a file pic). These are on Ebaqy...50bux or so.

Exactly 55... It's where I am and need to be... In the words of Dirty Harry: "A man has to know his limitations..."

Road trip! Going to pick it up. Have my trusty cohorts along with me for the ride. funny timing too because the man I bought it from messaged me and said he found the tail light lense. 👍

Not exactly sure why I clicked this story on our local news website but i'm glad I did . Inspirational ....https://www.wivb.com/news/national/99-year-old-rochester-man-walks-6-miles-a-day-to-visit-his-wife-in-the-hospital/1409930072

And got the bed and frame apart so I can finish the frame and get the bed welded before painting. Also so you guys can see how it was built better.

I drill the rivet out then install a 1/4" bolt and nyloc nut. Little more work but good for life at that point. Cleat

Met up with a few of the men at the Montgomery NY tractor parade today.

Here's my small herd! Left to right my little gem 855. My old turd in the middle! And my first born.....well ok close second! I'm not sure of my stepchild 520h. Still needs some improvement! Have a great holiday!!!

My 312-8 ready to go to hunting camp to pull our log splitter, haul firewood and spot trailers. The red "go devil" was built last year for my Honda Foreman but will see service behind the 312-8 when it's chained up for snow at camp and I have time for log skidding.

That's Ada and I hope to find a tiny one for her before too long

That is one good thing about the 15" tires on the 953, you can roll the tire by hand rather than pushing.

In today's litigious society it is just a matter of time before an enterprising attorney traces the elimination of a safety device back to an internet post somewhere. I don't want anyone on here to be the subject of that attorney's probe. I agree with Randy and Jim, we aught to stay away from safety switch elimination.

Best looking mower around.

No help here, but that is one nice looking engine! I love to hear the old hit and miss engines running and have always been fascinated by them. One is definitely on my bucket list.

What is that that your honey is pullin??

Here's my recently purchased 520 H I'm doing a refresh on it. Ready for the degreaser!

I'm getting ready for plenty of side shots today. Taking all the horses out,15 or so. Started the smoker to smoke some ribs and brisket. I will start a separate post later today on today's events!!

Perhaps the response from Red Square should be simply: "Safety switches are there for a reason. We do not condone or educate folks on how to by-pass them." Then, continue to do the excellent job this site - in particular @T-Mo - does in directing people to the manuals that show us how to fix them...

Does it sputter to a stop (fuel)) or just shut off like you turned the key off (electrical)?

Perhaps it should become policy, as stated above the safety devises are there for a reason. Most if not all, at one time or another, have had our tractors not start because we've left the PTO or something else engaged, unconsciously. If that hadn't happen and the safety switch wasn't there no telling what may result. They say stuff tends to happen! Let's not be some of the stuff that MAKES it happen. EH?

Getting older is a bitc#.It still beats the alternative.I have to admit I have lasted longer than I ever thought I would with all I put this body through when I was in my 20s.

Got both of the RJs fired up and cruised around the neighborhood some today! Even messed with the plow in some portions of my yard with one of them

Yeah pretty much what I had planned. He has an enclosed trailer we are going to put it in and then put his ramp on my tailgate and push away.

regardless of what it is, it's still a good tractor and you have a great story behind it of how you aquired it

Kinda. I was offered a 953 a couple months ago from another member on here. Just when I had given up after losing one on ebay, a couple days later, I get a message titled “953”. I opened it and was surprised by the offer. A little more than I was hoping to spend but it was just what I was looking for. I just finally got everything lined up and my brother in law picked it up for me. I still need to make the trip to the panhandle to get it. Can’t wait. Now to make some room in the shed to park it out of the weather. Cannot wait to get a garage. These are pictures that he sent me. More to come after I get it home in a couple weeks.

I can't give you any direct help there but could point you at a couple of resources. Owls Head transportation museum up near Rockland Maine has a couple of Resident hit-and-miss experts. Also volunteers go in and out of there. Maine Antique Power Association has several people involved in it that are into hit and miss engines. There's one in Massachusetts called the CMS GMA. Central Massachusetts Steam & Gas Machinery Association. They would also have some resident experts on board for resource material. Possibly parts.

Check all of the above suggestions and be sure the hi and low range lever is in gear as the tractor will not move if you are not in hi or low range brian

I'll check that for sure although this one had a 48. I just thought that these 20 hp would have been on some kind of shock mount for vibration. Thanx The Tool Crib🗜

Thank you Sir! Made it there in good shape. Half the battle. Had trailer wiring issues so had to leave it home. Glad it will fit in the truck but now I have to get it in there.

I built a flywheel holding bar that uses the later engine's starter mounting bolts for the exact same reason. On starter-gen models, it's a lot tougher to accomplish, but I have had luck just using the Bosch 18v impact driver. It's too late for yours, but one note is to use JIS #3 cross-head drivers instead of Philips. By design, Philips screws are meant to be torque limiting, JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard) cross heads are not and meant to be used with a torque wrench. The best part of JIS - they will engage a Philips head so well that can snap the screw off pretty easily, or it will just break loose. Either way - you win. The point you're at now - it's just easier to use a good quality HSS drill bit or carbide burr and remove the heads on the screws. Once that load is removed, the remaining shank should just screw right out. I've had a few that just plain wouldn't budge, not even using the red & green wrench and heating the cast iron after burning a section of the screen out - drilling was the only option at that point. Sarge