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A neighbor called and asked if I wanted a WH tractor. This Raider 10 is what I found behind his garage. I offered to fix it up and sell it for him, but He said he didn't want paid for it...he just wanted it gone. I told him about the Big Show and suggested we donate it to the WHCC for a raffle . So, I contacted the WHCC and they have agreed to accept it for the raffle. I have been working on it and got it running pretty well. It starts one turn and runs with no smoke. It does need some choke and searches at low speed. I will continue working on the carb. It runs great at WOT. I have had the deck apart. The tensioner pulley and slide were frozen. They have been replaced. The spindles bearings feel OK, although the deck is pretty loud and has a rust thru spot. It does run in all gears and mows well. Got the lights and even the cigar lighter to work. It is all original paint and tires. I had to patch a tube in one tire. They have some cracking but all have good tread and now hold air. I painted the wheels. The tins are really good and straight with only minor rusting. I did some rust removing and cleaning. Here's what she looks like today. If the Corona doesn't cancel me or the Big Show, we will be there. You could win a Raider 10.

The last time I received "The Look" followed by "why don't you get a new one" I said because I like old stuff, that is why we are still married.

Honestly Rod. No brand bias and no kidding intended. There's no decision to be made. Ya tried. Twice. @hotajax Trina and I use 2 predominant "go-to" tractors of the 4 we have. Hers is a 1967. Mine is a 1974. Each of us has another we could use as a second or backup but it would take changing some things around. (And we've done so in the past.) Wheelhorse tractors are NOT a mower. They are a permanent piece of "equipment" that we have no plans of not owning. We don't even have a mowing deck. They have well over 20 available implements should the need or desire arise. They are VERY repairable. Maintenance is easy. She and I have not yet tackled an engine rebuild but have done a gear drive transmission rebuild. Easy. As a society we've been told by the best Marketing corporations in the world for decades or more that the newest best brightest shiniest is ALWAYS the way to go. That's just no longer correct. Vehicles are inarguably safer now than in the past. Longer lasting in many cases as well. But repairable? NO. Newer "Retail consumer level" power tools have lost the long lasting component they once had. IMHO and to the best of my knowledge there is not one brand available as I write this that can sell us a NON COMMERCIAL machine and honestly expect it to last as a permanent piece. Those who don't operate or repair a machine don't care if it lasts because they'll just do what the selling dealer says and go buy a new machine every 2 to 4 years. Some can be educated/convinced/taught. Some can't. If you have the space buy a spare or 2. Let the "others" buy their own throwaways and run em. . stepping down now.....

Got the frame-to-adapter braces finished up this morning. I bought a neat new tool specifically for this. It's a 90 degree impact driver adapter. The braces I cut had holes in good position for side use. I drilled a pilot hole to start from the inside so as to properly line up the holes. Finished all 4 from the outside of the frame where I had more space and proper leverage. Nice when you have a good sharp drill and get those metal curls. DeWalt gold. DeWalt black works good also. Next is to remove the braces and have the Paint Department toss a coat on.

I have an oldy from 1985. Runs great. Had some electrical probs for a week or so, same with the carb. But it all worked out. It is just a very reliable machine. Wife, kid constantly on my back every time I grab a socket wrench to buy a new one. Why? This is a good one, the new ones cost a lot of money and aren't half as good. That's it. I just wanted to rant.

Actually the F-150s hitch is just the anchor for the roller. The 417A supplies the power to the Eaton 6 in the Charger V8. It's a good test.....that right tire is spinning. This is the method I use to test all hydros in non runners. If my arthritis behaves, this Charger V8 may become a rear engine two seat golf cart.

Had the Lister WH out for a test drive. Everything works fine except the belt keeps pulling when the clutch is depressed. Made the parts for a clutch brake and will install it in the morning. Then it will be time to pull the big roller.

Did you say the cigar lighter works

I drove the Raider to my neighbor to show him his cleaned up tractor. He was pleased to know you guys appreciated his donation. Terry Strayer and his Raider 10

I do not know what all is in the the 99-5365 kit but it included a 48-4700 relay which has been replaced by 116397 relay. A very common one used today in autos and available everywhere. Will save you some serious $'s if you can make it work. Click on the picture for more info 953 nut posted this for a different application. We can help with the wiring if you need it. Garry

CANCEL THE BIG SHOW! Now that's just crazy talk.

Nice going Ed. She looks great. Suppose you wanna get a poker game go'in now, with those marked cards

The boys bought a shed with a gravel floor that needed to be smoothed a bit before they started filling it with their stuff. That was the fun part. The trouble is my trouble free 42 year old twin Briggs I brag on every chance I get needs a starter. It’s been sounding rough for a while but it’s done. I’ve done some searching and I have the manual but I’m hoping someone can point me toward the right starter. Thanks in advance.

I did this in the last try, but i have to drove over the loosened soil an repress it. that was a proof of concept i‘m not satisfied with the result that much. i think if the tiller is in back, it works better. i like to do it in oposite, to keep the Soil

Another quick update. Since corona is here and we can’t really get out, I’ve worked on the horse a little. I pressure washed the tires I’m going to use on it and plan to tube the back ones later tonight. I had bought some foam and a Indian looking blanket to cover the seat with. Really wanted a Mexican blanket, it couldn’t find any locally, so this will have to do. I decided to shorten and widen the back a little. Here’s how it looked installed. I think it turned out ok.

I agree wholeheartedly. I bought a Lincoln welder last fall. I can't take a class because there just aren't any around. I've been watching a few YouTube channels and experimenting a bit with it. Like most things we do it'll be self taught with guidance from friends and folks on Redsquare.

I'm using the center and inner half of the trailer rim to give me the offset/clearance I need on the pulleys at a full right hand turn. The other rim is undetermined at this point. Gonna jump in with both feet and wing it

This is a recent piping job showing 3'' and 2 1/2 '' copper tubing piping from outdoor chiller to 2nd floor water manifold for a furnace.Unfortunately the outdoor piping was done during very cold temps and windy which made the soldering difficult trying to keep the flame directed to the proper area on the fitting to allow the correct temp to allow the solder to flow. This is the type of work I did 30 plus years ago fitting and soldering joints this large and knew what I was getting myself into but did bring back many memories. The only bad part part if you notice the red rag on the outside unistrut frame work supporting the diverter valve and associated piping was right at the end I stood up knowing there was a 1/2'' threaded rod and hanger for a support and hit my head getting out of there and received a nice gash in the top of my head. Hope you enjoy the pics.

Remind her that "Social Distancing" is desirable for the health of your in-laws and you should stay in the shop. Just for the sake of their health.

Awesome stuff, Ed! Mr. Terry, you’re a gentleman and a scholar!

Hey !!! You trying to tell us all something with your gloves your holding ???

Ok I'll see if I can attach a video to this. After watching it I see that I need to machine a center for the steering wheel. https://youtu.be/ZEUd5Jgj16I Just to give you an idea of how much torque this engine produces that roller is 2 ft. in diameter and 5 ft. long. It's made from 3/8" steel and is full of antifreeze. In high gear high range at an idle I can release the clutch quickly and it won't stall the engine. I really like this diesel.

Well slow going. Apparently the wife had other plans. Who knew we had to go to the in-laws today. Not me hahaha. So anyhow this is the progress

Or put the tiller on the front.

It's on it's way! Comes with a 42RD and a clevis hitch!

I bought mine brand new in 1984. Cut grass commercially for 6 years, plowed all kinds of snow, rototilled many gardens. I wish I knew how many hours are on that tractor. I’m guessing around 2000. Really all I ever did with it was change the oil A LOT. I gave it a much deserved restoration two years ago. Hope you like it!!

If they are a raised type letter like what's on the C series you could get a white paint marker and using a very careful hand....

Thanks for posting the ID plates. Often get asked where they are located and don't know for sure so started adding the photos to the information pages for each model. Their location moved around over the years. Garry

Thanks Mike. Hopefully early advertising will generate more interest from and create more support for WHCC .

Thanks. That starter looks tough to get to so I’ll have to dig in to it when I get some time. Helping the boys move their stuff from my shed to theirs this weekend. Haha.

We may be out of toilet paper, but (no pun intended ) there are plenty of WH’s on CL and FB in our neck of the woods for way less than $700...

How’s this for a defensive weapon?

I’ll surely get me a couple handfuls of them tickets Ed! What a beaut and good on you for donating it along with your colleague!

Ok, so a tough day today. Skip arrived and only just managed to get through the drive gates. Decided to hire a conveyor to load the skip rather than handball the concrete oversite into the skip. Used the demolition hammer to break up the concrete and then loaded up the skip. Sandra helped out again, distributing the rubble in the skip and generally being there to support me. It's now down to digging out the clay soil to a depth where I am comfortable to lay 3 inches of concrete to make a floor. I will lose the soil on our community project refilling our raised beds.

I concur with Ed, I use this brand at work for axles prop shafts and the like. When dry it holds on tight Ive got some prop shafts that spin at 5000 RPM and have had the same paint for 10years of techs grabbing onto them with grease covered hands and spraying them with brake clean all the time. Takes a little work to get them to flow right but when dialed in they work well.

Found it...great description of a project that I will probably not ever do.....way to much detail painting...i hate painting other half is very crafty but she has her own projects... Well the GT-14 will be a worker....

Thats how I work best!! Randy

Just did the swap on my GT14. easy enough to do. not familiar with his kit. you need points, points cover and gasket, plunger 4741104-s, coil and condenser. will need to get a new ignition switch.

Good... Need to use that soap to wash your hands... and keep the box to store extra TP... I know - - but I couldn’t resist... By the way I agree with everything you said...!

I believe they want you to use youtube and post a link. Saves on data used on the site.

That's always an option.

That is a very nice thing!! Good going.

Blimey, bit of another tough day. Managed to cut out all the clay capping layer which was real donkey work. Filled the skip and a different driver arrived to collect it, but couldn't get thru the gate. Same size truck, same size gate. I guess there are drivers and drivers. so between us we filled a 4 ton skip in one working day, plus digging the stuff out. Cant wait to get back to normal work lol. Things are getting quiet though with people cancelling their holidays and so not having us look after their pets. Tighten the old belt and carry on. Mick

Saturday update. Concrete has been pushed back to Tuesday. No reason given other than scheduling problems. Rain is in the forecast though, so that may change agan. I wouldn't think that Covid-19 has anything to do with it, but you never know. If they have to put toilet paper into the concrete mix, that might be a problem.

Lookin' good Ed

Looks like someone hasn't ever had to replace the steering rag joint on an old GM vehicle! They're 12pt and the main reason I have a few 12pt sockets. I'll second getting 1/4" drive sockets. The bore of that hole is pretty small. Seems that most of the cheaper 12pt sockets I've seen are unnecessarily thick.

Maybe magic tricks?

We could use blanks when they come up the driveway just to scare them a little.

I mean gas prices are telling me that I should have a an 86 K20 454 4 speed....