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Hello All, Well if I could only have 1 it would be a 1973--1976 C160 with the solid mount engine / big oil pan the gas tank under hood & the "trunk" fender pan setup. Plus I just love the looks.... Had to buy this one when I saw it... yah its a re-paint... needs a belt and fresh gear oil. But runs out great... Hope everyone is safe / healthy and is trying to stay busy. Its easy to get bored. Have a good one! Tony P.S. CHECK OUT THE BRILLIANT USE OF ROOF SHINGLES ON THE RUNNING BOARDS!

It doesn’t get any easier. I have been out f the WH game for a while now. Good friend of mine called and asked if i could service his tractor for him and i told him yes. It’s a 520. While I’m in the garage working i stop and think and usually end up going back into the house. I cant handle working on these tractors without him. Going to the big show was one of his favorite things to do. He looked forward to going every year. It’s real hard for me to make it down to the show because of work. This year i had the time off and now i hear that it may be canceled. Maybe next year. This is the first I’ve been on RS in a couple years. I will be selling some things in the near future so keep your eyes posted. Thanks all. I sure do miss him.

That could have ended a lot worse. Glad to see you came out of it ok. Metal can be straightened or replaced. People not so much.

Well the boredom finally got the best of me...Rodger and I have been spending a lot of time working on some of the tractors in his collection, and talking about tractors in general. He told me about this old Case tractor he had in another barn a couple towns over. Ended up striking a deal with him on it this evening. Back when junk iron was way high, a lot of really nice things ended up going to the scrapper. There were a couple guys in our town who bought and sold junk, and Rodger told them if they ever got a tractor with decent rubber on it that he would buy the tires. They ended up with this Case and called him to see if he wanted the tires. He took one look at the tractor and decided it was way to nice to junk. He gave them $800 for it and told them to take it right back out where they got it. It's been sitting in that same spot ever since. I ended up buying it for $800 today...strangely he was trying to talk me into giving him LESS money for it...but I wasnt going to let him lose money on it. I dont think it will take much to get it running, and with a long overdue bath should look good as well. Going to pick it up Saturday so will have lots more and lot better pics then

Certain animals are made to do certain things really well. Chickens, and jumping, just don't mix well. I don't know what it is besides the flailing feet that's so funny but for some reason my five-year-old brain finds them hilarious when they try to get something that's a foot above them.

I'll smoke almost anything.... which end do I light???

I got two of the big ones! They're both filled up now The last picture is how the second one in the first picture looks now. Lots of projects for quarantine and soon to be retirement! I don't know what being bored is like

Its like Christmas in my garage today. A new air filter, fuel filter and head gasket arived on my front porch today! I resurfaced the head and installed the parts and it runs great!

I gave my horses a new stable in the form of a harbor freight 10x17 portable shed. They like their new home way better than living out in the yard under tarps.

I have been having a problem raising my mower deck and my plow. I can raise it by pulling the lever back, but the lever will not lock/snap in the upright position. I looked it over and couldn't find anything wrong. I didn't take anything apart or discover how it is supposed to work. Can someone point me in the right direction? Aside: I would like to express how much I appreciate this forum. I just joined the Practical Machinist forum and got roasted. If the internet is the wild west, that's a town where they shoot first and ask questions later. This is a town I would like to live in.

Do any of you guys have pictures of camps you have spent any time at over the years and would like to share, The first camp is one that was built to take place of the original camp that was washed downstream after very heavy rains and the only thing remaining in the picture is a small outdoor stone fireplace which is pictured here. I do have pics of the original camp but would have to scan them and post at a later date. Also the Cabin that I have posted pics on here at the property where we now live was built to resemble the one that washed down the Stream for sentimental reasons as it was that camp was the first one I had ever been to at 17 years of age and I hold that dear to my heart. That camp was what they call a tar paper shack but very dry and comfortable. The second camp was owned by a gentleman who was a Millwright and Maine Master Guide who worked in the Paper Mills. I was invited to that camp to hunt out of but not guided as he was retired when I spent a week there in Northern Maine.Check out the mouse house next to the coffee can, When we opened the oven there was a similar nest there as well and he mentioned we were having homemade biscuits for breakfast the next morning,needless to say I passed on the biscuits. Also there was heavy rains that week and came across an obstacle on the way out, nice to have a shovel and tow strap when in the backwoods. Enjoy the pics.

It is no wonder those chickens are jumping! They are cold!

The only i can think of is your linkage is too tight and the implement is bottoming out on the frame. Will it latch with nothing hooked up?

Been working on the dash today. I had to use zip ties to fix several cracks and even used them to make the top left corner that was completely missing. I used a wood burner tool with a flat tip to melt them. One thing I noticed was that non of the mounting holes lined back up once it was repaired. I had to open up the holes for it to fit. I then used washers on the mounting screws to cover where I had to open up the holes. My guess is that the plastic has shrunk since it was first put on causing the cracking and alignment problems. Looks pretty good for as well used it was in appearance!

Hello all I’m new to this forum . I live in New Jersey ( unfortunately) . I just got my hands on a 312-8 and I’m not sure what year it is , or how to find out what year it is . It needs some work and I would like to get parts for it as well and get it back in shape . Any help would be Greatly appreciated. Thank you ,Bill G

Four years ago, I bought a 1257 for $100 that the PO said just needed a voltage regulator. He had painted the whole tractor, so it looked good. Figured I would fix it and sell it to help pay for some other WH projects. Since I'm restricted to the house (and workshop), I figured now would be a good time to fix the simple electrical problem. 1. Volt regulator okay, but problem was the starter switch, $45. 2. Battery, axle oil seals, generator belt, rear inner tubes, PTO clutch, etc. etc., $200. 3. Got it started, but ran rough, Chinese carburetor, $15. 4. Still ran rough, so pulled head. Exhaust valve shot, $12. Cleaned, lapped, and adjusted. 5. Noticed piston had some play. Bore mic'd okay; just needed honing. Rings and new piston, $45. 6. Breather parts missing, $20. 7. I figured that while I have that much apart, I'd fix the play in the steering linkage. Lower shaft beyond help, $50. 8. While taking the steering shaft out, found the dash housing cracked in two places. Luckily, I have a spare. 9. New decals, $80. Now i have everything scattered all over the workshop while I wait for parts. It's going to look and run so well, I'm not going to want to part with it. IF I HAVE TO BE LOCKED DOWN AT HOME, THIS IS A GOOD WAY TO PASS THE TIME.

As I pointed out previously the current Toilet paper shortage is probably the result of people having to eat there own cooking for the first time... So today looking for some new food ideas i looked at my 1963 Joy of Cooking DO NOT Shoot the possum feed him... they are edible

Some day I may tell the story of the first bear hide I tanned. Seems the only porcelain container big enough for the project was Mrs. Ks bathtub. Lessons learned; 1. Bear grease does not come off 2. Do not tangle with an irate Mama Bear Anyway, the new bathroom is pretty nice.

That has to be the best introduction any new member on RedSquare has ever posted. Love seeing three generations working for a common goal.

That is such a GRIZZLY story pun intended!

Here are 2 pics I just remember I had on my phone . I’ll post more tomorrow

I'll stick with hot dogs..

We've recently purchased 20 acres outside of Bowling Green Kentucky and are starting to make preparations to start building. Last spring, we got the county to put a culvert in the ditch so we can get vehicles onto the property more easily. Last fall, we had 10 tons of gravel delivered to stub the driveway farther onto the property so we can park a couple of vehicles a safe distance off of the road. My son and I started spreading the gravel by hand. After working at this for a couple of hours, we decided that there had to be a better way. I started thinking about the 8N tractor that we used to have when we were living there about 15 years ago. On a whim, I called the friend who I traded it to and asked if he still had it. Yup, he did, and I could borrow it. By the way, would I like to buy it back? I said yes, and a deal was struck. Here is a picture of EJ and me spreading the remainder of the gravel: We first got EJ back about 1996. We had just moved to a 5 acre property in Bowling Green. We needed a tractor to brush hog, grade the driveway and work our large garden. We ended up with a well used 1948 8N. Why the name EJ? Well the paint on the tractor was well weathered - most of it has weathered away and the tractor has a heavy patina of rust. It reminded us of the pulling tractors that E. J. Potter ran in the 70's. Those were Allison V1710 aircraft engine powered tractors that ran in the unlimited classes. He did well, but he cared more about how the tractors ran than what they looked like. Most of them looked as if they were built from odds and ends that had been laying out in the field. When my job took us to Missouri, we traded EJ the 8N to friend in exchange for him trucking some of my project cars to Missouri. He treated EJ to a paint job, new tires, some engine work, and a 12 volt electrical system conversion. The tractor was then used to mow the grounds around my friend's warehouse and to grade his parking lot. My friend retired the tractor in 2018, replacing it with a zero turn mower. Now that we've got EJ back, he will be put to use developing and maintaining the new acreage we have. The brakes on this tractor were never very effective. They are not any better now. Since our new property has much more contour than our old property did, going through them will be first on the to do list. There are a couple of items in the fuel system that need attention and some clean up in the wiring is also needed. The hydraulics work, but improvements are needed. I expect to have to rebuild the lift cylinder. I've also found instructions on the internet to add a hydraulic pump and plumbing to provide live hydraulics - a desirable feature when using a brush hog. I plan to post more in this thread as I work on the tractor. However, EJ is in storage in Kentucky and we are sheltering in place in Missouri until the Covid 19 situation gets sorted out. I expect that it will be this fall before we will get the opportunity to get back to Kentucky to re-activate our big project there.

Electricity must be out and Trina ran out if paint

Getting a little bored up there Eric?

Good news! It’ll come off in one piece! I have wire wheeled it and am ready to weld the seams on the welding table.

yeah but just think of all the money you're saving on the adult beverages you don't have to buy later...

We all know old playing cards work well to mask tires. Today I found they also work for masking mullions .

Yup. There is an over run clutch on the PTO. After I read about somebody else's experience with the 'flywheel drive' effect of a bush hog coasting down driving them into the corner of their barn, I decided that an over running clutch would be money well spent. After all, you gain knowledge from your own mistakes and wisdom from others mistakes. I chase wisdom in this case.

These are some pics for you @WV Hillbilly that I said I would post because of the Red Dirt on the frame of this car when a very good friend of mine bought when he Graduated from Norwich University in Vermont in 1986 and also a fellow Master Plumber . It had a small block 350 when he bought it but I told him it would look a lot better with a 396 in it. Long story short we picked one up after listening to it run and then he and I removed it and drove home. After installing many new parts and started it up months later it had a bad knock, must have been a mixture of gear oil and sawdust in the crankcase when we heard it run, he got discouraged and there it sits with a 1991 inspection sticker on it. He does have 4 sons but they are just not interested on working on much like we were when younger. I bought my 1970 Chevelle SS at 17 and never stopped working on it for the 23 years I owned it, I guess just a different mind set back then. Enjoy

We have black bear all the time , when tags are issued of course, and it is delish. I have a big folder of bear recipes and the ones that are really good are dog eared. Yes it can be a tad greasy. . If not prepared right. It all starts in the field. You should know about that Ed. It's a big job butchering one properly but when done right.... Then ther is bear sausage and bear jerky and bear chili...

I believe the head lights should be round but the bezels will make them look square.

She’s rough but I’ll post some more pics tomorrow

I know 2 muskrat recipes. one has you clean him Attach him to a cedar plank. Spice him with several seasonings cook in front of a hot fire. Then toss the muskrat and serve the plank, or this one.

First time poster on RedSquare. I have looked and this site in the past and found helpful info. I think the Wheelhorse community might enjoy this video vlog my family and I are doing about restoring a 753 that has some family history. Sure some of you can relate to this project. This is the first episode on youtube. you can find the rest on our channel ELET Productions. Hope you find it and enjoy the work we are putting in to this project. Subscribe to the channel if you want for future updates..... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M91LjTzejIc&t=10s

Sat this extra pair of 23x10.50r12’s next to Putt Putt today. He needs a bath. And some dually adapters! Had a chat on the phone with @PeacemakerJack... that’s always a good time bench racing ideas and dreams!

Can't help but wonder what's going through your mind while your driving truck. On second thought maybe that question is better left unanswered.

Teach ‘em how to backflip Trina!

Seams are welded, hanger is made.

Holy Molie !! Now there is a change of pants situation! LOL

I don't trust the hand brake on my Wheel Horses. I got to where unless it's level ground I shut it down and leave it in gear.

I might have to put another little bend in to center this but here it is all in place!

Ethanol free? If so you kinda chose the "O'Douls" of gas to take a swig from. I usually try to go with the 10% ethanol when trying to take a swig, at least it is 20 proof at that point...... but my internal plastic seals tend to have an issue.....

Like SylvanLakeWH said,lube it gererously.I had a 312-8 that lived outdoors for a long time and the lift lever button would not lock.I left a can of PB Blaster on the hood and every day when I walked past it,I gave it a shot down the handle where the button goes.Freed up after a while.Penetrating oil is your friend.

If'n you ain't got a manure spreader it no dang farm. The wife don't count none either.

I lent a trailer and some straps to the guys so they could pick the tractor up. They left me with a little cash and these hub caps as a finder’s thanks! Unexpected, but appreciated!

While you're there working on your pto, the belt should be on the inner (larger) pulley for the mower deck.

Been back at the ole D for a few days. I managed to get the new front tires mounted, rims painted, grille surround mounted, exhaust fabbed up (original 90 elbows, new Nelson mufflers, and electrical conduit - didn’t want to go to town with corona, so it got the weld it together as best I can treatment!), engine mounted, seat pan painted and mounted, control levers painted, and plastic dash repaired. I just hope it runs good once I get around to firing it up!