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A Wheel Horse Show in 2021!!!!

Ho Ho Ho....Santa here. Now that we gotten the Thanksgiving thingy out of the way, and if you have been procrastinating starting your Christmas shopping and planning, Santa is here to give you a bit of a prompt. We have been very busy here at the North Pole, and with the Covid19 (yes it's affecting us here at Toy Central), we are playing catch up. I gave my Red Square password to one of my elves, but unfortunately they all look alike with the covid masks on. But, Karl here from RS was kind enough of to give it to me, so I'm back again. As you making your Christmas wishes to your spouse, kids, grandkids, parents, etc., please keep your Wheel Horse list simple (no D-250s with loaders, please, as they tend to weigh the sleigh a bit and Rudolph and the gang will struggle). Maybe small things, like a RJ-58, a Suburban, or maybe just a clevis hitch. Anyways, I hear Mrs. Claus calling. Pancakes are ready and it's time to get fit again for this year's run. Take care, and Merry Christmas...HO! HO! HO!.

Trina's known for a awhile I've been wanting one of these for display. It represents our local farming heritage. I even knew a guy back in the 70s that still used one. She did a little work with her chain saw to get the big stuff off. Then from here on ALL the work was her chiseling, scraping with a rasp and forming. ALL BY HAND... A miniature oxen yoke! It's about 24" across. Perfect fit for a few different places in the great room. The main beam is hemlock. The loops are saplings she cut, peeled and formed. Took her alot of 2 days in between other things. I love it!!! @formariz @953 nutnut @JCM

hello, hope you all had a good turkey day , while we were doing the prep for our small family setting , we were looking for a way to maximize our combined moves . one way for us was to bake the turkey the day before , baked it during the day , let it cool down , sliced it , took it apart . refrigerate over night on platter, foil cover . reheat in a large Pyrex bake dish , lay it all out , 1 CAN OF TURKEY BROTH , AND CHUNKS OF BUTTER ON TOP , recover with foil , back in oven on low heat , slowly bringing it back , tasted like I just sliced it , hot and moist . it was such a time saver , that eliminated the frantic state in the kitchen . taking a major part of the food prep out of the way , totally calmed things down , just something we did to make it easier , pete

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Yes, safety, and toys, are our priority. The reindeer don't really like wearing the masks, and we do have shields, but they tend to get blown away when we're in flight. Believe it or not, those deer can really pick up speed. And I had to recalculate the taking off and landing since we had to lengthen the distance between the deer, social distancing of course. After a few trial runs, we got it down pat now, but not without some mishaps. Don't worry no deer were harm during these trial runs, but we did lose a few toys. i hope you guys in northern Canada didn't get hit with a Barbie doll or a stuff Panda. Got to run, Ho! Ho! Ho!

Haven’t had much time with fall clean up, firewood and hunting but I took advantage of a unfortunately small thanksgiving (Just my wife and two children) to play with the first of three restorations. Frame separated and ready for sand blasting. It was fun!

My father originally designed and built it in the mid to late 1980s at the factory he worked in and used for 20 plus years grading/ditching/repairing our 1/4 long dirt/gravel driveway with it hitched to a 1200 Cub Cadet unfortunately he ran it over about 7 years ago and left set until I decided to rehab it, when he initially built it he designed the ditching/tilt mechanism into the "clevis" portion of the hitch its basically 6 holes drilled (on 5-10°) off center then bolted on level or tilted basically like the left to right angle block (see pics) I just took his original design and strengthened it, I dont have any detailed drawings or measurements (maybe I will dig it out for better pics) but here are the pictures from where I started from to finished product. If I were to redo it again I would build it like my Dirt Dog 3pt unit for my compact 4x4.

I came across a 2 part video of this guy Fred Dibnah, an old school British steeplejack, showing how to ladder a 200' chimney the 1800's way. Part 2 of Laddering a 200' chimney: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-a27xwcLfU And then I found a 7 part series of 30 minute episodes and learned he's also a steam engine nut and has a fully restored steam roller that he and his family take to the big show every year. At 4MPH, for a 20 mile trip. 5 hours, no suspension. I can't stop watching this guy. Part 1 of 7: The 1st minute of this one will get you hooked. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnH7cw0ql1I

Actually, all is getting better here...getting our health back. We can't ask for more then that. I could use a medium sized dumpster though. On the other side, we will have something for you. We have been making our own doughnuts lately, and they are getting very good. Do you like chocolate or vanilla frosting dipped?? That, and an eggnog will be waiting.

First thing I thought of was one of those medieval stocks to lock you up!

Hmmm. Seen that before, somewhere. Before you know it that turns from this to that. FOCUSED.

Known as Black Friday Inappropriately named Start Black Hood Friday

You be safe out there big guy.

The easiest way is with a flaring / swagging tool. The backyard hammer mechanic way is to get a piece of 1" black pipe with a threaded end because it tapers down to fit inside the exhaust pipe. Cut the slots first so that much of the exhaust pipe is easier to get the black pipe through so you only need to stretch about 1/4" of unslotted pipe. Heat the exhaust pipe end with a torch then thread, wiggle, hammer and force the 1" black pipe into the exhaust pipe until it expands enough to get the flat cut end of the black pipe in. Be careful not to crack the ends of the cut slots and you can drill 3/16 holes before cutting them to help stop that. Once it's swagged, leave the black pipe in there and hammer the 4 tabs from the cut slots into shape by using the pipe as a dolly. It's easier if you can use a nipple or threaded end of pipe on the engine side to fit the exhaust pipe on to.

Popped the hydro out of “Filly” tonight. Tossed a 3 speed on for mobility. Plaid with some osb for a bit.

Just a few over the years...

The start of the new winter project. I'm going to need more K1!

I just yesterday pulled my first Horse down to the bare frame. As an ex welder fabricator I thought the area where the frame mounts to the transaxle appeared less than strong. I did what any self respecting man of the 21st century would do and googled wheel horse frame failures. Well, seems that area is quite susceptible to failure under some uses. I then looked at all 6 of my Horses and low and behold the 93’ 520 had what appears to be a reinforced mount. Looks like a plate of 3/16 or 1/4” added. Question, I intend to restore my 416 with loader which has the standard mount. With a loader should I think about reinforcing this area? Most post‘s I viewed attributed the failures to snow plows or rototillers.

Love those pics Man.

#40 roller chain around the front tires works great. All of my snow machines will always have this done

A few more pics for you Steve to give you some more inspiration for your resto. These parts are from a 1986 420- LSE that I picked up this year and did a refurb on and not a complete restoration. I replaced whatever was not correct and needed to be updated. I wanted it cleaned up but also a tractor that I can use in any weather if needed, that's what they are for. It's nice to know when you throw a leg over it and know what you have under you and a good feeling you can trust it . Good luck with your project, take your time and most of all learn from it for future projects. Jim

Looks about right size for a goat youke.

I hope to see it in N. Berwick September 2021 at the M&G Steve.

This one from 1981. Invest in one, how true.

Finding some more from old photo albums. The 1986 312-8 with cart was kept up at camp for various duties.

Ok will have to see if i can find an old one. I figured a new one would be too safe for that 😂

The '08 barked at this little guy about 7 am on turkey day so I am tagged out. Not much for horns but trying to cull these scrub bucks & need more material for hat racks. Cindy needs to buckle down now and fill hers. Was seeing a nice eight pointer. Trail cam checks today.

Agreed. @Jhook those wheels should clean up pretty well.

I would say Yes it seems to be just surface Rust, when it‘s not too strong worn out on the bearings. at least i would exchange the Bearings in the Rims to be sure they can last the max Load. The Rims ain’t be the weakpoint, they seemd stable enough.

Is it just me or does the little guy in the 2nd pic have the same look on his face as Dan does when he drives?

Got me riding down memory lane... Michigan Motocross circuit 1978 - 1981. 100 cc class... Rode in the Pontiac Silverdome 4 years in a row... the amateurs got to ride after the pro supercross... Fun times...!

I watched a few episodes, that guy apparently has zero fear of heights makes that job look easy. Personally after the first ladder I’d be done.

The clean red parts are the extension kit it is actually 3 parts as can be seen above for sale with the angle lever as well, also a 42" wide plow won't cover the front tires of the swept forward axle when angled left/right ask me how I know, bought the same plow for my bought new Anniversary 520H and had to make moldboard extensions and a homemade extension kit (pic #3 it went between the angle quadrant and moldboard) that I ran for many years until getting the correct kit and 54" then 56" moldboard.

You need this bracket to support the left foot rest. It bolts the the inner side of the hoodstand, then under the footrail. It allows for the ram to fully extend unobstructed. I'll send one to your for $20. Paypal as "Send Money to Friend". Send to my Paypal account name: daveoman@windstream.net.

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I will get you more and better details later.

Please Jesus!

Heck yes just saw a vid of the trail ride that's what I want to build this for nice drive around machine I got my 314-8 for work. Now i need one for fun and @ebinmaine hooked me up with this tractor!

That looks familiar!! I'm very much looking forward to seeing this one build into a whole tractor. Please put as many pics as you can and keep asking questions!!

I was also 'middle of the road' - in 125 class I would have been 'B' level ( C=novice, B=amateur, A=expert ) I did a lot more woods riding than motocross - but never did an organized woods race (hare scramble, enduro, etc) some of my friends did a fair amount of woods racing though - including one that ran in the ISDE in Poland for US team

one time they ran the 100s with the 125s there were around 36 or 38 bikes ; they started the motos with two rows - it was crazy the Yamaha 100 had some serious top end especially with little me on it (I was just 13 at the time) and I was able to pass many of the bigger 125s - but I struggled with the rough stuff was close to trophy last time I raced the Yamaha - but threw the chain in a rough section just before the finish line ... no kidding ... locked the rear wheel and I was unable to push the bike ... this was a heartbreaker took a break after that - and then got the RM100 and after struggling first two races (terrible starts) then ran at the front consistently and trophied (one after another) - mostly 2nd - 4th place finishes and one 1st place finish the next year it seemed just about every friend discovered cars and girls and that was the end of motocross ! lol

I raced 100 class as well... never would have trophied in 125’s!!! I was shall we say, “middle of the road” in the skills category... Often the case in Michigan they would add us in with the 125’s at the smaller tracks, but they scored us separately... by number... just did two classes in a single Moto to save time... All good stuff!

off road motorcycles were a big part of my life growing up ... late 60's / early 70's lived on a dead end street near a lot of undeveloped woods ; just on my street and next street there were around 10 bikes my list in chronological order : Lil Indian mini bike (used) Honda 90 (basket case) 1971 Yamaha JT-1 Mini Enduro (new) 1972/73? Steen X-100 (new) 1973 Yamaha LT-MX 100 (used) 1976 Suzuki RM100 (new) 1975 Suzuki RM125 (used) 1978 Suzuki RM125 (used) 1978 Suzuki RM125 (parts bike) 1982 Yamaha IT175 (new) 1984 Yamaha IT200 (new) 1989 Kawasaki KDX200 (new) also had a Honda ATC-70 in the 80's I used to fool around with (the ultimate wheelie machine) and one street bike - Kawasaki Ninja 250 (EX250) two snowmobiles - Yamaha Enticer ET340 and PZ480 Phazer II still have the KDX200 and Phazer - but have not used them in years

Full disclosure, I used full synthetic (Walmart brand) 10W40. I drained all oil from transmission, transaxle, hoses, and lift cylinder. Filter was replaced with genuine Toro/Wheel Horse 79-5270. Since I've had the tractor, my temps have ranged from about near 0 to around 100 F. No problems. In the coldest weather the tractor goes strong without warm-up.

@Jhook e-tank is your friend here

That’s the beautiful things about wheel horse from 1972/or 73 all the way to 2007 they made the attach a matic. And all those attachments; the plow, the 36” 42” and 48” mower decks, the three snowblowers, the rototiller .. and I’m sure I have forgotten about about 25 or 35 attach a matics that will fit perfectly on your tractor! Just check the transmission fluid, make sure it doesn’t have any water in it.. if it does check the shifter boot!

Everything from 1971-ish(???) Up should work except the 60" deck.

If your in a slow race with EB your way to far ahead. You'll have to take another ten years off to let EB catch up.

I've still got a little bit of cart work yet to do this fall with the tractor. Probably try to get your way in a couple of weeks. I've seen a thin coating of grease used in the bead seats to seal tires on a slightly rusty rim.