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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?

'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?

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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

I think it looks nice. They did a decent job. Some of it is almost a hammertone. Some looks flaky metallic. I have no idea what it really was. I just need to see about painting the wheels and getting some matching tires on. The front wheels are off a Sears and the rears are both wide pattern rims but the tires are very different, and it sits lopsided. That tractor was actually on a trailer headed for scrap. I went to the house to buy a mower deck and came home with the whole machine.

Well I managed to slip off to the garage today after work. Armed with a new battery and the desire to change gasoline into tiny fireballs, I managed to get her running. Couldn't get her to move but found a broken spring on the clutch side. Pulled out what remained of it and got the movement I needed to engage the belt. Drove her around the yard and revved at the wife while operating the throttle with needle nose pliers. 🎶 She thinks my tractors sexy 🎶

Like I always say,

Brake switch checks out same volts between Run and Start just like the PTO. Passed up the neutral switch because it’s not easy to get to, I went straight to the seat switch. Voltage drops to zero when turning to start. I am going to pull the harness off of the neutral switch and start looking, cleaning and testing. I do have the seat switch jumpered. Will this still give a good reading because the seat AND gas tank need to be lifted to get to and test the neutral switch?

1/2 of the pto switch and the clutch pedal switch control the starter. Garry

With the key in RUN position Check voltage at pto switch with pto switch OFF in this order. That is the path the current takes. Pink, blues and grey should have battery voltage. Now try them again with the key in the START position. Should be same results as above. Garry

Some kind of directional river flow gauge...? Kind of looks like the device in this picture...

Paul...Welcome to Red Square. I took the liberty to merge both of your threads and move them to the "Engines" Section. When you start asking for parts, you need to use the "Wanted/Classified" Section. The other post is obvious to be put in the Engine Section. OK...that said...even though you broke a magnet, if it still fits together nicely...you can glue the 2 pieces in place and the magnet will still function as one. A -Z Tractors would be an excellent place to start for parts. Once you start a thread on a subject, it is best to keep posting in that thread to advance the subject...otherwise, the story of your horse gets lost in the different sections or threads. Much better to keep the story in one place. Easier for others to search for you also.

Well... A horse has got to eat! And you are correct, never have to clean the fan shroud anymore. Love my front mount.

This all makes sense. I will not do it. Why do you think I am having such hard luck trying to sell this package for $600? It seems like a deal to me!

Check out the parts manual section it should give you the name of what they are at the part number.

David Brown @new2horses is very knowledgeable on the Massey Executive's. I believe that he has a couple of them, if memory serves me correct.

Don't remember how many times a car would come into the shop with no headlights and BOTH bulbs ended up being blown. ( My wife had a Volvo that would tell you who was sleeping with who as you drove by a house)!

wonder how many of them tipped over on slopes?

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Hauled this little 85 D100 short bed up to a local swap meet yesterday and today. I think I have 6 of these trucks and I really don't need that many. They follow me home like WH's do for some people. Bought it from a guy who was going to put a small block chevy in it (sacrilege, IMO). He threw away the AC and heater box, every piece of trim on the truck and scrapped the engine and trans. I threw a Magnum 318 and 5 speed manual overdrive in it and got it running Thursday evening. Took it to the swap meet and I only had one guy interested in it.. and he offered me half of what I was asking. Fairly sad swap meet. Half of the spaces were empty and the foot traffic was nearly non existent. Got home and saw a text from the guy I got my Porsche 928 from a month or so ago saying he's looking for a truck project. He's coming to look at it after lunch tomorrow! Hopefully I can get it sold and make a little bit.

Another A100 with deck and front blade

Tough to beat the torque there. Another vote for the bigger engine.

I’m really good at getting off topic here... sorry ‘bout that! I see the twin scheme and single cylinder, but my ‘67 Puch 250 truly is a twingle! Two pistons, one combustion chamber

Nothing like a Bow Tie with a Wheel Horse!!

Hey, Where did you get that hood with the esroH leehW on it like that...I want one.