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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😂😂😂

Last summer I witnessed a guy cutting grass on a vacant lot across the street from my house, the grass was at least one foot tall, I was impressed at the performance of his garden tractor which was a 414-8 Wheel Horse. Yesterday my 20 year old MTD Murray lawn tractor died, i.e. the 16 hp Briggs engine connecting rod broke. I don't think it makes sense to put any time or money into that old mower. I talked to the guy who was cutting the grass with the 414-8 Wheel Horse, he suggests buying a 312, 412, 314 or 414 Wheel Horse, with a manual transmission and Kohler engine. I a decent mechanic and have about 3/4 acre yard to mow. So, I am looking for some advice on choosing my first Wheel Horse, considering such issues as cost, parts availability and reliability. Thanks.

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.

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.

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.

I plan to

Gave it a bath this morning to see what was under some of the mouse house and the old oil and grease. Not really too awful bad. The front tires are Wheel Horse Must be original Not sure what the device is in the third picture with the fuel hoses and the zip ties? Maybe a "Flux Converter"???????? BTW: Everyone liked the fancy seat cover so much, I decieded that I would put names in a hat and draw the lucky winner in a few days!!!!!!!

For what's it's worth my C-160 manual says 10w-30 or 10w-40 motor oil. The hydro is getting tired when hot and I've been using Mobil 1 10w-30. I switched to Mobil 1 10W-40 and it made a big difference.

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..................

Funny Uncle Jim, a D160 with a three point just popped up for 3 and a half over here... I’d love to, but I’m out.

The loader makes the difference. But if I didn't have the loader front weights would be needed. Of course the front drive axle helps.

On a mountaintop

Eric should be proud.... Paint plow split wood wonderful.. The misses done good !!! HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE !!!

@ebinmaine no rush buddy. The linkage I whipped up is acceptable for now, just lacks any fine adjustment. This thing is definitely worth putting the correct parts on. @Tractorhead the 'little tekky that could' is doing a great job- very impressed for 6 little horsepower! The metering rod in the idle well keeps sticking, I would like to skip the carb across the pavement and replace it with a Kohler carb haha, but keeping my temper in check. I think it will free itself up with some use. If this machine wasn't as nice and original as it is, it would have an 8hp Kohler on it. I have a pair of them sitting on the bench.

Like a butt blanket in a cold hunting seat!

And a bit more progress....

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

Solved the knock! I pulled the engine, yanked off the pan, checked crank end play, rod to journal clearance, cam shaft end play, all within Kohler specs...I even checked the fuel pump for slack on the shaft but could find nothing wrong in a fresh engine. Put it together and was feeling kind of silly for the huge effort to remove this engine. When I was putting tin back on I noticed some oil at the corner of the head, checked torque and the righters bolt was 10 ft lbs. While reading the owners manual for this specific tractor on what oil to put back in I spied the spark plugs is to be gapped at .035 not the .025 that was on a Kohler print out I saw. Every thing back together now no knock smooth run and easy start. Tomorrow I will check the carburator setup and call it good. Loose bolts! Just loose bolts and plug gap! Worth keeping in the back of my mind for sure

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.