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Wish this was one was still around. My dad got it from a church. We fixed it up and then he sold it off. It was kinda clunky to operate but was super cool looking.

1990 312-8, with 607 hrs. Any guesses to the "HRS" left in the ole girl???

Thought some of you would enjoy seeing my sons and grandsons other hobby. All stuff from the 1940s F6BC4BE5-A91C-4A71-83FB-58DA0F457A24.MOV F8D596FF-1DD1-4C1B-A81D-2B881C2FCD8C.MOV

I couldn’t help myself. same year I was born, isn’t it cute 1970 Lawn Ranger next a little size comparison

Yesterday we visited Köln, a familiar place. After walking around the Cathedral, we revisited the site that I gave my wife a 10 year anniversary wedding ring 2 years back. Then off to an indoor ski area. What a great idea! The Cathedral was originally started in 1248, took well over 200 years to complete and had to be entirely rebuilt after the war. They were built so tall in that time to be a central focal point for travelers to find church service or the city for food and rest. We have climbed the staircase to the top before, such magnificent sights to see in every direction!

Finished the deck build I "mentioned" in another thread! Thought I'd wrap it up here. To recap, I had a friend cnc plasma cut, and weld up a shell. I replaced my original spindles with aftermarket , replacements for CubCadet 1045-1046 deck. Had to fab up the center DRIVE pulley, and modify the Tensioner design. Cut 1/2 acre of grass today,, Looks to be a success!!!

Figured I’d post pics of what the old girl is made of. My son pulled the engine and electrical system while it was still on death row by the crusher. I started going over the chassis in preparation for the reunion of the 2. I was able to get it to this point with 3 wrenches and 15 minutes. I pulled the pedals and pivots, cleaned up and straightened the pins, greased it up and they move like new. The brake shaft seal is a leaker. I hope I can find seals for this trans. The friction material is gone on the brake band. I’m hoping @rmaynard has a fix for me. I was able to easily get it all apart with just a handful of tools. Someone took good care of this tractor. It’s a very sturdy simple tractor.

312-8 last couple of days , zero response to key start, thought it was a connection issue , because it usually starts instantly, got to it today , checked fuses and connections , seamed to react to trying to start with lights on. opened dash and checked out starting switch, bingo ! one of the plug on tabs was corroded . lightly sanded down all related tabs and used DIELECTRIC GREASE lightly to each connection point , back to instant starting . not a big deal , but when you are used to no starting issues at all , it really stands out . had a very good catch up day , taking advantage of the opportunity to do things , day just flew by , pete

Started working on a 36 inch rear discharge mower deck I got from Florida (by way of Rodney Burger) and an early mid-grader blade. Had another Mid-Grader blade needing paint so started on that too! Nice Kohler Motor Dealer Sign given to me by Rodney today! mostly has to do with the pivot handle.

Well, my collection was zero 10 years ago... so it’s gained much since then! Thanks a lot, Big Show!

She lives! Got engine mounted and lined up. Miracle of miracles- the belt is in line, tranny works in all gears for a foot or two, and nothing has blown up, fallen off or broken...!!! Lots of fine tuning to go and then the finishing touches...hint: she is gonna be a “wrecker” of sorts, but with an appropriate flare...more to come! 8A1D3706-6341-4843-8F1F-D7660B07282E.MOV

Well today I received my hitch from @wheelhorseman(Lowell) wheel horse parts and more), so I installed it on my C-145 auto and works great!!!!!!!!

yes you can get the seals at napa for the transaxle, change the axle seals too

Love it. That mustang is even smaller 😂

22 right now - 2 not running. Picking up two more from Ed next summer. All of this since 2012 - gotta slow down!!

These can be done with the key in the RUN position. Grey wire goes to brake switch. Switch closed (brake on) sends voltage to the violet wire. Violet wire goes to 1/2 of the neutral switch.Transmission in neutral sends voltage to the orange wire on switch. Orange wire goes to seat switch. With operator in seat the seat switch sends voltage to the tan wire you checked before and had 0 volts. This series of components should give you battery voltage in the tan wire. I suspect your problem is somewhere in here.

Given the overall numbers are so small...what's the point of this poll?

@oliver2-44

'79 C-81 and '62 sickle bar take care of the long stuff when need. '82 C-125 and 42" RD takes care of the rest. Hamlet green and lane verges.

I am not sure, but there is only a little resistance on the compression stroke and it kind of sticks at that point.... I took a recoil off a 5hp tecumseh engine that I have and it fits on the engine, but I will need a cup that will work. I also got this metal guard with the tractor but I am not sure if it belongs to it or not, look familiar?

Bowls are for Cheerios and Chili. I've had some originals and I tore them off. Send me your address Jim and when I have time to dig them out I'll send them to ya. You can send me something cool Packer or Mafia related in return. You can buy replacement screens and gaskets at your local Napa.

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no kisses on the 1st date. the father is a big dude and very protective

At what point do you give it a hug and a big kiss?

My mirror on Saturday liking this little tractor

So how much did it set you back?

Same size motors, both 8hp

I did!

No... your just perfect!! This is my goal!!😄

Dude. You are old! Okay okay so it's the same year as me...

Although it can be done, in my opinion, it's not worth paying a machine shop to do it. There are plenty of pans out there available that are already drilled and tapped for Horses. Call a machine shop for an estimate and compare it to the cost of one already tapped.

Honestly .. I generally mow with a 1988 Sears.. or a 1961 Jacobsen Chief 100.. don't shoot! When I run the WH. I usually use a WorkHorse GT1848 with a 42"RD.

Here is the tractor.

Thanks for your answers, a few months ago I saw through Facebook a kit for sale for its transformation and it looked like new construction!

I could truthfully not give a honest number. I've had a lot of horse's over the years. Right now my collection is down to the workers.

roadapples double did the happy B.day.... Good job man!!!. Happy Birthday and make it a great one!!!

Usually a Dinky Toy or two. Never had a garden tractor until just over 7yrs ago, when I got my first Wheel Horse. That's how I come to be on here.

I started with 4 ten years ago...I still have 4, but I have had 5 others come and go during that time. I only have 2 of the original horses...so I don't really fit in the answers for your poll. If it was 5 years...I probably had 7.

Did you come up with a number?

To me that 16 is worth a lot more than the tiller, in a complete running useable tractor even more. I'm a WH man all the way, but that A.C. Is a strong tractor parting it out would be a shame.

If you want / need the tiller buy it for a fair negotiated price. Leave tractor intact and use it until you sell it...

Spent a few hours today dismantling the swather, the engine is a heavy beast but I did manage to get her into the back of the truck by sliding it down a plank. And the seat I'm guessing weighs well over 100 pounds. The final drive is chain, and the steering clutches are interesting, when one of the two steering levers is pulled a fraction the friction disk is released pull the steering lever further back the brake is applied. The swather could turn on a dime. A nice hydraulic pump and four cylinders, two lovejoy couplings lots of pillow block bearings, sprockets and v-belt pulleys a nice sheet of 1/4" checker plate. The pair of AG drive tires are in perfect condition although much to large for anything I currently own.

As it stands right now you can mow, push snow and till the garden. Presuming you have storage room and aren't in need of quick cash I see no advantage in disabling a running machine that can do all that to receive an incomplete tiller.

Been parting out old deck and don't know what these are called ? Any help welcome.

Spindle cups.

Got my leaf-season deck all done up and mounted on the GT1848.. just need some 8" rear wheels since the 10"'s rub the gauge wheels. Saved a 516-h from the woods..

I did mobile auto glass for 25 years around Kansas City and I could write a book on the crap I saw. Wish I would have had a go-pro, I could be making money on YouTube!