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My life is kinda...messy...at the moment. But spent the last few wks north, up by my folks, just to...regroup. Did a lil 'tractoring' too. Hadda be sure the 'new' (stole from my 160) front tires n rims, which my Dad helped me mount, workedout, ya know, on the 312-8 my Dad gave me in '17 that started this whole adventure. Come spring, shes getting full tuneup/cleanedup, & a rear discharge deck mounted, I hope. Thinking im going to do the rims up in gloss black, just to be different, lol. For now, nice for trail rides... And Annie seems to like leading it, on her runs, lol. I love this tractor.

Stumbled across this last evening thought I would share as I grew up on these old orange machines... @ACman @ebinmaine @Achto @PeacemakerJack @pullstart and any body else that likes all things tractor.... https://www.agriculture.com/machinery/tractors/the-tractor-that-put-horses-to-pasture

Getting better every day!

Well I bought another project.....a C121 8 speed. This one is a little rougher than my C161 but it ran great and has the electric lift option. I’m going to work on this over the winter and use it as a lesson for the C161 next summer. Think all in all it has good bones and should come out great with any luck.

Evening, all. Grabbed this dinosaur today. It's a Champion plug cleaner/tester. Has a little sand blaster in the top and various rubber plugs for different threads. It has a button hooked to a model T ford ignition coil, and a little mount with mirrors on top to see into the plug as it fires, along with what seems to be some sort of ammeter. So far nothing works at all, but I have hardly looked into it. There's a large rotating knob in the top that does .. something? Havent figured it out yet. The rest seems fairly obvious and its just stuck from sitting. Has anyone messed with one of these dinosaurs? I see tons of pictures online, but no videos of one working, nor any posts of someone talking about one..

I can never find one of these for my Horse. However, I built one for an Ariens by converting a 48" ATV setup. It is intended for light snows only, we'll see how it goes. I'd say it'd be a similar job converting one for a Horse. Frame cut down and modified moldboard ripped longways and test fitted painted and relocated new shorter trip springs

I picked this C-165 up today about 45 minutes east of me . The previous owner pulled the engine to use for his pulling tractor. I got it for 60 bucks but haven't decided what exactly to do with it yet, but have an idea or two. Just couldn't pass it up for that amount. I also picked up this 10 inch Brinly for 50 bucks along with a Cub Cadet sleeve hitch about two weeks ago. I usually see them around me for 125 on up. It needs to be cleaned up but its all there.

Thanks Pete, when I went to look at it I could see it had a future and as time goes by just looking at it parked I get idea's to do this and that. Having fun with it and not putting much $ into and very happy with the results, in fact it runs awesome compared to it's looks. Before and after pics so far.

Nice Horse.What's that white crap on the ground? Too early for that stuff.

BEHIND THE DASH... When I purchased this 1967 WH 1277 it had sat for several years. I cleaned out the mice nest behind gas tank and changed the ignition. After some other minor repairs I got it started. Now I wanted to drive it. Unfortunately, every time I disengaged brake to move forward it stalled. Throttle was rusted in place. So I’m replacing throttle, cig lighter, some type of red light and accessory switch. The red light rusted on for life I think,

@AMC RULES I hate your guts! You're setting the standard too high for the rest of us!

I was playing safe with two. Don't want Trina coming over and practicing her martial arts on me.

At the rate you go, you'll get two builds done, (or more), to Eric's one.

You never know, but I have been eyeballing a 4cyl Kohler from a 1955 lite plant generator.

Cool piece!

Cleaning up the old Power King.

Pressure washing this today to get ready for sanding

This horse followed me home today! I think its in good shape even though its ready for a good maintenance rundown. Came with a 48" deck that needs some maintenance as well. One question: The previous owner said the ignition switch has a bad connection and will vibrate off? Is this a known problem? Should I search for a new switch or can I clean it up or do you think its a wiring issue? I plan to change: Oil Air filter Transmission oil and filter Spark plugs Grease as per manual Battery terminals have some corrosion It might have a transmission leak. Going to have to clean things up and take a closer look. Anything that you would do before I put it into service? I will spend a week or two fixing things then store it for the winter.

Nice save! Love the Black Hoods!

JCM, nice pick up on that , love the quick road check and heat up for a hot oil change , what a concept ! with that state of mind it won't take you long to go over it and give it a thorough , baseline maintenance. catching up on service is what its all about , good going on that , pete

Oh snap, some1s havin a bad day.... prob the compact car owner.

The light is a Generator Indicator light and will go out if the generator is working. The replacement light is Cole-Hersee PL 20 RC. This diagram will help.

Swap the battery with one from another tractor. See if the corrosion goes along with it. Could be a tiny leak in the battery case

That looks like all that's left! Good looking , should be a good project.

So my side shot Saturday will be the 1st pic which was my back yard and 2cd will be today in WV ...

It's still the weekend right??? Well shes all done and running now. Now to drill holes in stuff!

STEPNEY, BOY YHAT BRINGS BACK MEMORIES , back in the day at the garage there was always horsing around , hooked the same champion tester up to the front bench and waited for the next hit, usually a newbie , just jump up and sit on the bench , start talking and ZAP ! the response was always worth it , probably get arrested today

Certainly not for long.

Huh, what‘s a crazy idea? it‘s just a sensefully Reuse for an Engine... 😂😎

I got it!! For $150! And the complete clutch is worth that!! And an extra carburetor, muffler, voltage regulator and complete clutch. 8 speed, front gas tank; so it gotta be a 76 or a 77! I’m so excited!!! You know where to find me; the garage!!😀👍

Maybe one of the last Sunny Day‘s...

12 HORSE, NICE PICTURES, that paint looks like the perfect time to marvel mystery oil that finish . on a clean cloth rub down every painted surface, even engine tins , to stop rust and bring back that paint . rub it on till it " breaks the dull look " and rub down till dry . I have done this on my horses , and the lubrication feed to the paint brings it back . sorry if I changed your view , do what ever you want , pete

Sounds like you could use an operator manual Garry

So glad you're still here to tell that story.

Clocks go back an hour today in the UK. Guess who put his forward?

Years ago my neighbor and I converted a 64 Falcon 2 door hardtop 6 cylinder to v-eight with a 4 speed transmission.. I has Mustang engine, transmission and rear end. the 5 lug front end came from a Mercury Comet. We installed a Mustang gauges speedometer. A new Herst shifter and had to make the shifter rods and shifter mount. He still has it parked in his shop. A neighbor wreck a 67 Mustang is where the Mustang parts came from.

I guess so. Just never seen somthing like that. Definitely custom lol

Hi, my name is Brian, I'm new to Red Square not sure if I'm doing this in the right place. With that being said, I was wondering if there is a way to check a Wheel Horse for matching serial numbers, like the way it can be done with cars, I have a '77 C-160 that I got from my dads estate, I have owned it since the late '90's, not sure when or where he bought it. I think it has most if not all the original factory parts still on it and was wondering if there is a list from W.H. that would tell me if it is all factory original. just starting to get it back in shape and finding all these numbers, the plow, mower deck, transmission, tractor the motor all have serial numbers, just a curiosity on my part to know what I have.

I was at Rogers about a month ago. Didn't see any whellhorse stuff but I am going to check out those falls in the near future. Thanks for the tip.

I added a set of NOS cultivators to my 701 for a show this weekend.

So one of the guys that I work with has been listening to me ramble on for a few years now about my WH tractors and how I use them and how the stable has grown. A few months ago, he told me that if I ever found another deal on a WH, then he would be interested. Well today was finally that day. He doesn't do FB Marketplace (just Craigslist), so when I saw this one on there this morning for $100, I sent the seller a message, because I was going to take it no matter what. I had a prior commitment and couldn't get there today by the time he wanted so I texted my work buddy and gave him the address while I played the go between the them both on Messenger. He is now the proud owner of a '86, 414-8. Now I just have work to get him on here!

Deal is done! WHrat WHrecker has a new home! @pullstart stables... All good!!!