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I've been having some health issues the past couple of years so after a 911 call and ambulance ride they put a pacemaker in 2 weeks ago. I was out of the hospital 16 hours later. Feel good just not supposed to do any thing strenuous or drive for a bit. They were going to put a solar powered one in but I didn't want my head shaved or not be able to wear my Wheel Horse hat

Put on a donor hood and fenders and new decals on the 520 Wheelamatic loader

It’s rough around the edges, but the transmission fluid is a pretty red and the engine rolls over... so I have faith in it being a runner!

Picked up a set of wheel weights today, they are the plastic ones, filled with cement, about 45-50lbs a piece. Decent shape with bolts. I think I did ok at $55.

Today I finished my B140 project and removed my K181S and installed a K321 that @kitkit sold me in December. Had to have decals from Terry and Jims stack. Now its on to adding hydraulics...

Meeting Old Abe the Eagle If you haven’t heard the story of Old Abe, you are certainly in for a treat. Old Abe wasn’t just a highly respected veteran that fought in 38 battles during the 1860’s, nor was he just a trademark of the J.I. Case Company. He was also a symbol of strength, freedom, and bravery. The most surprising aspect, however, is that Old Abe wasn’t a person at all, he was a hand-tamed bald eagle. His story began when he was just a fledgling and was taken out of his nest by an Indigenous tribe known as the Chippewas. Original capture by the tribe as a pet, he was traded shortly after and found himself with a settler named Daniel McCann. Little did McCann know, young eagles can be quite a handful and he soon found himself unable to handle the young raptor. After searching for a buyer, the eagle ended up being sold to the captain of the Company C of the Eighth Wisconsin Regiment as a mascot. Captain Perkins dubbed the bird of prey Old Abe after President Abraham Lincoln and soon, the young eagle became a sensation amongst the troops. Not only did he become one of the soldiers, he received his own specialized perch, which he stood upon in parades and on the front lines alongside the country’s flag. He was greatly loved by the outfit but seen as a threat by many others and there were many attempts made by enemies to capture and kill him, none of which were successful. Old Abe continued being a vital soldier until he was presented to Governor James Lewis in 1864, who readily accepted him. From then on, he could be found in parades and celebrations with his last known appearance taking place in 1880 at a reunion of veterans. Tragedy struck in 1881 when a fire took place near Old Abe’s aviary in the Capitol. The great eagle suffered from smoke inhalation and heat exposure and a month later, he passed away at the age of 20-years old. Old Abe and Case Jerome Increase (J.I.) Case first came across Old Abe in 1861 during a parade in which the Company C was participating. After hearing the tale of Old Abe told by a young boy, J.I. Case decided to make Old Abe the symbol of the J.I. Case Company. Designing a logo consisting of the likeness of the eagle sitting on a branch with the words, “J.I. Case Threshing Machine Co.,” and, “Racine, Wisconsin,” printed on the branch itself, the logo first appeared on the Case Eclipse Thresher in 1865. Not only was Old Abe famous amongst veterans, he became famous within the agricultural industry as a trademark of the J.I. Case Company. After some time, his ‘branch’ on the logo turned into a globe, which appeared in advertisements, as hood ornaments, and on the tractors themselves. The trademark was so successful, cast iron statues were created and found at Case branches all over the world. This carried on for over 100 years until the Case Old Abe was retired and replaced by the new Casemark. There are very few of the old Case statues remaining due to many being destroyed throughout the decades. Those that do remain, however, are considered precious antiques and worth seeing in person. The next time you are at the Rocky Mountain Equipment corporate office in Calgary, you may even see one in person.

This one found me honest!!! On my way to my daughter's, which I can't count how many times I've taken this road and there it is near the end of a driveway. Of course I had to stop. He had just brought it out and said it was just listed yesterday. Asking $125. He took $100. The wheel horse gods are looking after me. He says the engine races. Found the govener was broken (inside gear), put a new one in and still does the same thing. Didn't want to put anymore money into it. Gotta stop this madness???????? No never mind!!!!

I went for this C-160 Auto, picked up a parts/kind of roller/quite beat up 606 thing too. He mentioned a JD 110 going too on the phone but wanted another $100 for it.

Hmmmm will it be 1 or 6????????????

A truck bed full of possibility! Stay tuned...

A BURL is GOD's gift to wood turners! Each is unique and you have very little idea what is in there until you mount it on the lathe.

A quick update (headed out to camp out in a tent with the boys in our back acre!)... After much thought, I elected to cut the spare hood that I had. Zach wanted the “bling” of the chrome air cleaner and when one of those showed up—he was overjoyed! I was going to cut the tube off of it but Judge said, it looks like a pirate earring if you leave it hang down—works for Blackbeard. Here is your calendar shot. Does this little man look proud of his tractor or what? He drove it around for awhile but then wanted to work it. He says, “Dad you usually bring all our gear out to the campsite with Vader, can I bring it out with Blackbeard?” I sadly had to tell him that he didn’t have a hitch on his tractor, just the three point. Then I remembered that I picked up a Brinly A-frame adapter in a trade earlier this year with a Cat 0 for my 582 CC. When I brought that frame out and started hooking it on his rig, he was grinning from ear to ear. Now he is hooked up with the trailer and ready to haul stuff! Catch you guys tomorrow! Have a happy Labor Day gang—the Stertz family sends our best wishes and appreciates those of you who have went out of your way to enrich our lives...may God bless you!

I purchase a C-141 with a locked up engine last weekend. On Monday I filled the cylinder with ATF, on Wednesday I removed the spark plug again & was able to turn the engine over by hand. Score !!! Today my wife wanted me to smoke up some ribs, so as a side project during the 6hr cook time I thought that I would see if I could get the C-141 running. I installed a new fuel tank grommet, petcock, fuel line, fuel filter, & rebuilt the carburetor. After this was complete I left the fuel line off of the carb, installed a new battery, removed the spark plug & cranked the engine over until gas was coming out of the fuel line. This process also sprayed ATF out of the plug hole which manage to go all over the place, so there was that to clean up. Next a little clean up & reset on the points to achieve some spark, then it was time to see if it would run. The great news is that it fired right up. The bad news.... I think that some of the ATF may have worked it's way into the muffler. Soaked the left front tire with ATF & smoked out the neighborhood. It took about 15min to burn all of the ATF out of the muffler, after that the tractor ran, charged and drove very well with no smoking. Makes me wonder why this tractor was ever taken out of service & parked in the weeds to rust away. Very happy with the out come of my new tractor so far. Now it's time to eat.

This looks like an interesting informative bunch. a good place to start, as I just recently got a hold of this rig. A farmer was cleaning out his shed. He bought it new in 78, says its a c121, the id tag is covered in thick paint. Have not had much time to mess with. Is this a good tractor? Runs and drives good. Tires are shot as well as the seat and paint. Got everything for 50 bucks to get it out of his way. Also have a c160 from a relative, tough shape,but runs. Which is one would be worth getting spiffed up? Hope to visit with you folks soon thanks

Hello everyone. A few years ago, when my wife’s grandfather could no longer use his 268H, we purchased it from him. I have been happily cutting our lawn with it for about 4 years. Recently, I have had the itch to add a snowblower to it, so I came here to learn more about Wheel Horses.

Out of the way and looks good too...….

Enjoy!

Used my Wheel Horse with tiller today to put in a couple of game food plots. It is a little dry here and the grass was 7" high but after a few passes it shaped up. One plot is about 2500 sqare feet and the other around 500 square feet. My grandson sat on the tractor while we took a break and I got a picture of him.

I have no clue fellas .... my gut is still hurting for using dip sticks for kabob spears! That's an Idea for shows Dan!

Well, I did all 5 and installed them. They are all greased and ready for the next mowing. Cleat

Rewiring a c161 that po or possibly rabid blind beavers hacked in ways I don't even begin to understand but using the wealth of knowledge here got it back together, so for that a huge thank you, but thought I'd share my wire labeling using label maker and shrink wrap labels. The labels help a lot but unfortunately all saftey switches are gone, thinking beavers, so now need to replace them but all working and back to running.

I just put an OEM tonneau cover on my Tundra that I got from a friend that also has one and I'm lovin' it! It's removable if I want to haul horses and if I lock the tailgate it's secure

Recently ran across these two "colossus" creations Eric... ...including them here for inspiration...and, or reference.

No worse then when I use an oil dip stick to make kabob's.

Never seen Wheel Horse smoked meat before. So did the ribs have a petroleum taste

This drum is one of the treasures we brought home from the auction last year. Trina repurposed it today.... On a side note, the shoe shelf is another one of the many things she's built... And the walking sticks are her creations as well.

I use a socket and a breaker bar with a block of wood to hold the blades....

Looks sweet Tom!!

Happy Labor Day.

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Apologies in advance for no photo's. You just have to use your imaginations. Went to start the Black Horse yesterday and nothing. Not even a click. I'd had the C-125's solenoid stick a couple of weeks back so up with the bonnet/hood to give the Black Horse's a tap. Didn't need one. The thing was hanging by the wires. The mounting bracket attached to the solenoid had broken. The 90 degree type. It had broken along the bend, leaving a little tab about 1/4" sticking out. With some carefull drilling and a couple of very small self tapping screws, I was able to fasten the two broken pieces together. Saved me a few bob.

@Buzz Whatever it takes to keep you going Buzz... might be time to change your avatar here.

How much can you find used in this thing? 20190831_143531.mp4

@Aldon did a great job of documenting the transition from a "Triggered" ignition system to a battery powered system.

All of those attachments will also work on the C-160. As to witch one you may want to spiffy up a bit I would say do them both, one at a time.

It still can be saved. We find old in worse shape.

Maybe they're steel toed slippers.

There is an underground bunker somewhere on @AMC RULES property. Didn’t do anything to any horse but did install my E-track in the horse hauler.

I received these pictures from the customer last night. The table top needs to be drilled now for inserts then we can screw the two together. There will be ivory in the chairs and all the cabinetry handles are deer antler. All the woodwork is from the same tree, remember!

I've been getting a few things ready for this build over the last few weeks and today decided it's time to start a thread. This will be a C-series ... Named Colossus. And for good reason. It'll have the BIG Kohler twin K582 powerplant. 8 speed. Rear tires somewhere in the 27"-30" height range. Fronts will likely be oversized as well but not sure yet. It'll be approximately 5 to 6 inches taller, several inches wider, and longer (because of the battery and fuel tank location) than a normal C Series. The rear fenders are from an early 60s Horse and have been modified to bolt to the flat step boards of a 68+ model. The hood stand and fenders will need to be raised... I think... around 4" to clear the engine and tall rear tires. I'll most likely use some 4" tall rectangular steel stock for that. Here's a few pics of the engine coming out of the generator trailer frame. I put my recently purchased chain falls to good use. Out and hanging from the scale. 176 pounds!! Now for comparison I weighed a 12 horse single. 138... Here's a few pictures to show the size of the big twin compared to a 12 single. The K582 measures about 20" across the front. I'll need at least 24" front to back in the tractor so I can remove the oil filter which will be accessed right near the steering column/gear. This engine will stick out from under the right side hood almost 4" after installation. This hood will be removed in favor of a C Series hood but this is the chassis I'll be using. I'll also swap the 4 speed to an 8 so I have a low for reverse. The tiny little battery box and fuel tank shelf will be removed to make space for the engine. Note the fenders Not sure if I'll be able to use it yet... This axle was all custom made. It's about 6" narrower than a stock C axle. It would look cool but I'd rather have it wider for stability.... The battery and fuel tank will probably be moved to the front of the tractor. Battery even with the frame and fuel tank above it. The hood will be lifted straight up and removed instead of tilted forward. I'll sketch up something and share that later. Not positive on the color yet but leaning towards Rust-Oleum 2X Apple Red. My lead dismantler and head paint specialist is working on painting the house for a few weeks so this'll be a long project. I'd be pretty happy to be able to use it for logging next season.

It does mean cold but you have to add several rrrrrrrrr!!

I have to say that that particular John Deere and the 112 were great machines. When these were built it was a time of quality. Such as Wheelhorse , Ford , John Deere , and a host of others !

We had here at my side a company, they weld it up and later mill to original size back on a lathe. they do this for some kind of shafts til 40mm also if they hardened. they offer also to hardened again after for longer lasting. may you find at your side such company or anybody has the ability to do that. price here is less than a new Shaft and would take at this shaft about 60 - 80 US$

Happy Labor Day! Sometimes work comes in all different forms, but sometimes we need a break. This weekend we played in the mud, celebrated my in-law’s anniversary and had a real good time.

Trina and I dragged the chassis into the shop. Now to begin disassembly on this unit.

We'll do both here. Two of our tractors have low gear so they can be idled up just fine. The other two are a little too fast even at idle so we will probably use a come along or just push them up manually. Great idea to use the ramp ends as stops but I'm leaving these flat so that I can drive on or off either side uninterrupted. Never know what you're going to find when you get to your destination. Spent some time today drilling all the holes to mount them. Hoping to get the bolts on Tuesday and fasten them down because I need to load the trailer this Thursday evening for the North Berwick meet and greet. I also expanded the holes where the straps attach.

The new tractor first...