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Gave the 854 a bath today and then a ride around the property. I decided this year to retire it from grass cutting duties. I cut alot of grass with it.

I may be counting my chickens before they hatch here, but here goes. It had to be done. A few folks here know I'm looking for a deck for my 310. I can repair the one I have, but it's going to be a lot of sheetmetal work. Cue @Bill D I'd like to recommend he be bequeathed the title of, "Red Square Official Craigslist Finder and Forwarder From Now Into Perpetuity" Seriously though, Big Bill sent me an email this morning telling me about a deck that had just been posted. I check almost every day, but hadn't yet this morning. Bill made sure I new about it. I'm first in line for a very good looking 42 SD for $50.... Yes $50! And the seller also has a non-running 312-8 and snow plow for $50 and $75. Either way, thanks Bill, really. If I score this deck, even if it's just solid sheetmetal, it's a complete home run,. and only 35 minutes away from me. Thank you good sir!

Got Skittles out, charged her up and did some yardwork. Then she played with her newly adopted brother, “Blaze”.

Just get you a Trina and tell her it's part of her martial arts training.

It's got new blades too. Worth the $50 right there. I really hope you get it. Bill

Parts transform into Functional tractors that work Or just look way cool

No this the other one I have, the parts one is still the basement, gotta figure how to get it out and up the stairs!

Got you a couple of calendar shots there

might break the mold here maybe haiku form will work ags await at Jim’s

Turfs on dirt rollers I thought big ags were a must May be chains will work

Freightliner or Mack Peterbilt or Western Star Fifty three foot box trailer

@pullstart packs tight Overloaded normal state Need more vehicle

I think I made the deadline for preparation. Cheese land here I come!

If i remember right each one of those weights are 12.5 lbs what u don't see is the tires are filled with RV antifreeze. That tractor will moved the snow ,my driveway is slanted down to the road at a pretty good grade hence all the weight. My neighbor gets a big kick out of the tractor I really have to pay attention because it will climb a pretty good size snow bank and then get hung up. Here's a pic of my Power King that I mentioned before.

Two words - "Low gear"

The Haiku Police have been called out to address disturbances caused by a sudden uptick in wrangling and generally behavior in the upper mid-west, primarily centered on Wisconsin, Minnesota and Middle Michigan. Informants indicate that a major gathering of fanatics is planned for the weekend and they need reinforcements... No time to count syllables...

I have made new seat and back cushions using vinyl from Jo Ann fabrics. I save the WH logo from the back cushion and sew it into the new cushion. The texture of the vinyl does not match perfectly, but it is close.

Also, just wanted to mention again how happy I am to see your workshop Nd all the space you’ve acquired! It seems when we spoke about making this all happen you would have been forced to sell your other Horse to make room, but also it would have had to sleep outside. It’s been an odd, but fruitful year!

No room to waste space when you travel from afar if it fits it ships!

Great food warming Cold one is waiting for you plowing to be done Jeepers cats I ain't even can't talk no english and you want me to talk jap?!?!?

Just a hint on the hoses. Surplus center has a bunch in ready made lengths at very reasonable prices

When I did the steering wheel on my Raider I wet sanded the steering wheel with 600grit then washed it with a preps all solvent. Same solvent that I use for washing all parts before I paint them. Note if you have to prime over your filler work, use a black primer. This way if the paint does eventually rub through the primer is still black giving more time.

The whole set up is kind non conventional but works very well. I'm running an HY equivalent pump on the wrong side of the tractor with linkage running back to a handle mounted on the side of the dash.

Ding Ding Ding Steve is the winner which is appropriate as the tractor's name is Steve the woodruff key was sheared off on the cluster gear shaft as u can see in the pictures.I added a few pics of some of my other toys . The 69 Charger came with a Electro the tires were all flat with some off the rims don't know if the guy gave it a new name or the letters just got worn off eel hor is what I call it. I saved the 16 automatic from the scrap yard someone just dropped if off it's a nice tractor the sheet metal is all straight. It had been sitting for a long time the carb bowel had a hole in it also the exhaust valve was burnt. I ground the valve by putting in my drill press and ground it down with a piece of sand paper stapled to a block of wood even surprised me when I lapped it in very nice mark in the center of the face. Thanks for all the replies

aaaand finally the Testdrive after Work...

Paid 50 bucks for it. Couldn’t resist. Another one for my beginnings of a collection.

Usually this time of year in Maine painting is a little difficult for drying times but today was ideal as was the sun to help out. Resumed work on the 310-8. This is the third set of footrests I have painted this year. These were taken off of the C-85 parts tractor and appear to have been inside most if not all of their years and did not need a lot of rust removal. Also did both side covers and lower belt guide. Before and after pics and outside and inside drying stations.

I wouldn't miss any of them. The question is, how in the world are you going to get the honey do list done and also keep all of us five year olds happy? I think you can do it. Might take some extra caffeine but I think you can do it....

Now you want me to talk Greek????

Reverse would be safer. Chains would probably help as well.

I figured today was a good day to start digging into it. And also some of the stuff you find from other people in the past the shouldn't be left behind covers. And also some wake up parts but the rest is secret for now.

About three years ago I moved a tarp that I had left laying around outside. Seems a nest for yellow-jackets had been made in one of the creases. They were very angry at me!!! Realizing what I had done, I took off running. Ran like greased lightening! They followed me through the garage and actually a few got past the inside door following me into the house. Continued stinging until I could finish swatting to kill them. I ended up with about 13 stings on my neck and cheek. And learned not to leave a tarp laying around.

Start by putting sugar in his gas tank.

Usually the back rest cushions are only cut around the outside edge where the steel plate cuts thru the top corners. I take the cushion apart saving the WH logo front piece and sew in the new outside piece.

Laughed so hard my eyes teared up.

I say, “build it”—“drive it like you stole it”—if it breaks, build it stronger. You have nothing to lose... of course unless it breaks when you are doing about 25mph and you hit a tree...😬 make sure you have an updated steering system

Stefan, I vote for the rear wheels painted to match the fronts... unless you want to keep them original. It looks and sounds great!

Five Seven Five bro Fairly easy even for . X. 24!!

If the crankcase vent is not open the pressure can lead to oil consumption. This information is from the troubleshooting guide of the Kohler Service Manual in our manuals section.

Sounds like it may be getting tired. Are the trans fins clean? You may need to pull the fender pan and really give it a good cleaning. Use Mobil 1 in the trans and a Napa 1410 filter

Agreed. Absolutely insane. The one guy was so close... Imagine having your back to that and suddenly feeling intense heat. What a lucky dude. Sorry to hijack your thread, but your LED tape/rope kinda looks like just like it. PS: I accept no blame should you now be a-feared of your LED tape/rope.

Travel light Kev... you know I got camper gennys and such I have never even seen. I'm hooked to shore power here. Gonna be honest with ya here tho buddy I think hauling on tractors on a top a flat top like that is assnine. Just too much of a PIA to load tie down, unload enjoy, then load tie down etc ect. 'Course that's coming from 60 + yo dude that abused his body when he was your age and is paying for it now! Everybody chant with me ...toy hauler toy hauler.

I just used the regular Rust-Oleum chrome paint on the handlebars for a snow blower restore that were too far rusted to save. It's better than it used by, by a long shot but, there's good and bad. The bars looked like hell. Since I spent several hours trying to polish the chrome, the paint finish was much nicer than I expected. Which means if you want a decent finish, you'd better spend way longer than you'd like doing the prep work. They look like a slightly satin chrome. not bad overall appearance. Here's the bad, every time you touch them you get silver hands. Is that going to eventually go away? No idea. I've read about Rust-Oleums automotive chrome paint which is totally different and requires a special gloss primer. No idea if that's any better. https://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/auto/general-purpose-paints/premium-custom-chrome Here's a shot of the bars before and after:

I failed to mention yesterday how proud I am of my girls. I am glad I have my girls. I don’t wish I had tried for a boy. They are perfect the way they are. We managed to get the deck loaded atop of Norman! I started to load it as seen above, then grabbed Stormy the 1056 and the FEL to pick the back end up while I was going to pull the front over the wheel wells. That’s when all went wrong. It wasn’t high enough in the tail, so I started to lift the deck to adjust the strap, then a strap came loose, then I called them out for help. Those two kids picked the back end of that thing up and helped shove it into the truck bed! No question about it, they are tough and mean if they need to be! Today I received an 8 pack of 2” e-track straps for the deck. That’ll hold a few things down! I also borrowed my FIL’s small genny that fits under the deck, room up top to haul a couple extra tractors for some WI guys while I’m on the way, along with some parts for MN fellas too!

30w shell rottela . T1

Use today my new Workshop for Car Service. Firstly i changed on the Sleeper the coupling Rods because the worn out. after that i change the Coupling rods also on my Car, they also worn out... than i mount finally the Trailer Hitch to be again able to pull my Trailer.. 😎 long time delayed.... at least i wrenching the Doggie, to run straight... 😂😂 that ends in a successfully Day.