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@Stepney Spenser had mentioned wanting before and after pictures of the driveway at some point. Figured I'd share with the group. Trina took some material from the center and moved it to the sides. Also dug a couple water channels at the sides which aren't very evident in the pics. Here's 3 before: And 2 after: And a video:

You don't mean dads home built 4' wide Brinly style that I fixed back up a few years ago? So you can pull side ditches? I have one for the little diesels too.

Got a "Heads Up" from my neighbor about a sale with a Wheel Horse in the inventory. Went down to take a look and a funny thing happened.......I bought it 1966 Wheel Horse Model 876 with mower deck (no holes) Runs, (no smoke), hydro smooth, hydrolic lift, slot hitch, lights front and rear work, no dents and good tires $350

The clouds were on fire this morning!

I'm gonna stick my neck out......150 - 450.

to RedSquare! Oh wait.... it’s just been that long since I heard of this project! Almost forgot!

Now wait a minute. Are you tellin me that you don’t like my retro two tone, soft cushy, warm to the puttie high fashion seat??? Or, is this a covert ploy to get me to sell it to ya??

Pulled the SD card from the trail camera Wednesday to find this picture that was taken on 7-1-20. I didn't know I had a helper out back on the trails. For those of you that went for the trail ride at the M&G this is 20' off the main trail about 300' from the house that leads to the back section before you cross the brook on the left hand side. Unfortunately not the best picture. Any experts wish to guess the approximate weight .

I could use one like that at the cabin Jeff. Very hilly and sandy road washes out but a ditch like that then some rip rap in it would be the cat's meow. Tried to do it with a box scraper but just don't work. You guys have seen these pics before but what the heck..... no shovels were harmed in the making of these pictures!

I used to run a road grader for a living, and I still get a kick out of how well my 50” mid mount grader blade works on the dirt road I live on.

From my sisters kitchen window in SW Pa. Papa bear and Baby bear.

The guy across the street gave you good advice! Find a single cylinder 300 or 400 series machine and you’ll be all set. My opinion is that if you go with a 48” deck you might want to look for a 14hp machine. But with 3/4 of an acre a 42” deck would be perfect and a 312 or even a 310 would be sufficient.

We live in the woods and the back property line adjoins the US Forest service so there all sorts of critters. Haven't had and big bears (that we know of) but here are a couple that have stopped in for a snack.

Chris Sutton and I made our own.

If I haven’t yet mentioned, the valve stems all have a very close depth from a straight edge across the lower valve cover. I am on the way to re-assembly on this side then I’ll start it back up for a test listen. No big pulls or road tests until both sides have strong pushrods!

Mine's a home made 48" grader blade. Used a 60" road grader edge and cut it to 48". The pivot pin is a 7/8" Ford king pin. The frame is 2" channel.

There'll be fire on a mountain There'll be revival and bangin' drums There'll be screamin' and there'll be shoutin' When my country music Jesus comes - Eric Church

Sounds like it’s time to weld up a custom fuel tank

My buddy called asking where to buy one because he borrows mine so often... There’s a guy mid-state selling what I think he might have made. “Wheel Horse Type grader blades” or something like that. I sent him the link and his response was “they are asking a lot for those.” Mine to him was “I paid quite a bit for mine!” So useful, even with Jane the Commando 6 with a Tecky and no weight!

Tell ya what I think the best implement for a horse is a mid mount blade. I get why Dan @Achto was so stiff for one. Just wished I woulda had one when I had a gravel drive but still use it in the back lots. Tire ruts and spinouts grade right out!

She wanted to do her own her own way so with minimum help she’s creating this tractor on her own painting it herself following her mother and father footsteps!!! Giving it her own touch!

I was looking for a pic in one of my old posts tonight and realized I had signed up here in July 2019 and didn't post until I was about to finally buy my first WH in June 2020. What does that mean? I was searching for almost a year for my first WH, all the while lurking here soaking up knowledge from you crazy bastages. Thanks!

Anybody needs me for the next several hours I'll be staring at this pic......................

This is a mechanical fuel pump and it has a different diaphragm but the other mechanisms would at least give you an idea how it goes together! Hope it helps!

Or in a garage adjusting valves on a Duramax...

I can’t beliebe that I got sucked into this thread already...I know that it is an old thread from last winter getting a resuscitation but still...I haven’t finished furrow plowing or the remainder of my fall activities and so I don’t care to think too much about the long cold winter ahead but I must... Like many of you, I like to keep a blade tractor ready as well as a blower tractor. My diesel cub has a hydraulic turn 60” Haban blade that I’ve used for a decade to move snow that is around 6” or less. It will move more but that is the point that I transition to the beast... Kelli’s Dxi. With the deuce and modifications, this setup will move snow into the neighbors yard without breaking a sweat! Now that I have an FEL on this tractor, I had better buy another xi tractor before winter😂😂😂

This one would be coming home. Now let it be known I am not a member of dysfunctional D club and was never a fan but this one changes my liking for them. What's not to like about the 3 point?!?!? Some what local and 2.5 price tag. Where would you buy a tractor like that for that kinda money nowadays anyway We all know how better they look in pics but still... Enjoy! Maybe the seller is a member here and will chime in and tell us more about this beauty.

I don't know if this is common knowledge or not, but an old timer back in the day taught me to use a hammer to cut out the gasket paper when making your own. Most surfaces we need to seal on these old machines have a sharp edge. Just place the gasket paper on top of the surface to be sealed and hold it tightly in place. Using a small hammer, tap the gasket paper against the sharp edge at about a 45 degree angle. You don't have to tap hard at all. Just repeat until the paper separates. For the holes, just use the right size ball peen and tap the center of the hole a few times. Perfect paper gaskets every time. The same works when masking off sealing surfaces for paint. Like the head and cylinder of the snowblower I'm working on. Works beautifully! Any of you guys use this process when you roll your own?

Bad news here Sparky ....you get a 867 you gotta have a matching 857..... ....I didn't make up them rules. I also read here somewhere the prerequisite to those two is a 876..... something to do with having short frames........sounds logical to me!

Enlighten a Southerner.. What's brown bread and Bean Hole Beans? Around here, if the bread has turned brown.. it's usually time to throw it out

The scariest thing about buying a non-running hydro is the inability to test out the trans. If in fact it only needs what you mentioned it’s a fair deal, not a steal but definitely fair.

pretty much all foods are my local favorite, but the cookie table ranks up at the top.

Thanks,.Sparky! It's just after midnight here and raining but I'm so tempted to nip outside and take photos! I'll take them tomorrow and post on here, thanks.

You received pretty good advice, I wouldn't rule out a hydro transmission as they are reliable and convenient to operate. Since they are getting old now, buy considering condition as many are abused and neglected. You should be able to buy a WH for less than a throw away mower from a big box store. Parts are still available although you might need to buy used at times. Reliability is very good depending on the maintenance of both you and the previous owner, you will find that maintenance will increase over the throw away models with greasing, adjusting and oil changes in both the engine and transmission. We don't kick the junk to the curb like is done with the cheap mowers.

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Or listen to tunes with the volume cranked

I would hazard a guess it was for simplicity.... I have 6 sunstrands and 5 run ATF. the D200 runs 10w-30. The only difference I can see is the Motor oil is a bit slower raising the 3pt when it is cold out. Keep in mind other manufactures used Sunstrand and some used ATF some Motor oil some hydro fluid.... This can go down the motor oil discussion hole...Pick what you like don't mix them and change the stuff regularly and you will be just fine. Correction 8 sunstrands 7 on ATF (Can't remember what I have any more ...CRS Syndrome)

Which cover up, eh? Her decision it shall be She's her own person

What to dress her in ? A Marilyn Monroe skirt ? Or just a Wheel Horse..................

Horse pucky says I T'is her decision to be Grader pin-up girl

Napa 1410 and 75-200 fluid Ok to mix with Type A

With deer feeding below you.

Harvest Moon last night....... Found the Horses quite uptight.......... Pulled shades to end fright.

Like a butt blanket in a cold hunting seat!

Fella name of @Chris G was super nice enough to get this one in the town he lives and stuff in the mail for me. Can't thank him too much for that. @WVHillbilly520H posted a pic of one at the back on an angle. I'd do that someday too. VERY handy implement to have around a dirt "dooryahd". If I built one for a heavier tractor and driver like me I'd go a little wider. Maybe 60"....? For the flat areas and keep a separate narrow blade for the angled places.

My neighbor has a 2014 Chevy with a duramax. Back in the spring it went to making noise and the found 1 bent exhaust pushrod. It has roughly 40k miles and it’s a Sunday driver truck. The GM tech knew right what it was a soon as he heard it. Which means he’s repaired the same issue a few times. The heaviest work it sees is pulling his boat across the neighborhood a few times a year. Your heavy duty pushrods are a great investment

That's stick style hard solder and for delicate work like that you are going to need pinpoint heat in the range of 16- 1900 f or maybe better to get a good flow. Will need oxy acetelene for that. . You will not need flux for that. I would use Silva Brite soft solder say maybe a 5% or less silver content. Unless fhis thing operates at really high pressures??? Any kind of soft solder you will need flux but not as half important as having cleaned the surfaces well. You could use actual silver solder which is super strong but $$$$$$ Super fluid at lower temps but gets sold by the troy ounce and mostly used in jewelry.

I have alwaysused pre-fluxed silver solder (AKA Hard solder). Oxy-acetylene ids the way to go with this. it has to be nearly as hot as brazing.

Comment away!! All the input I can get the better.