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Hi all. My brother has been doing a lot of family history detective work, tracing ancestors of ours over the years. A while ago he asked me to take him to a village called Castleton which is not too far from us, about 40 miles I guess. He had found a branch of our family name in that area and wanted to have a look round the local cemetery. After a bit of tombstone reading we found several with our family surname. Its quite unusual, Whittingham. When I was at school my name didn't quite fit in the space on the register, so my teacher would always call out "Whitting" and when I answered he would finish "Ham" Such fun! You can imagine what I thought when I saw the gravestone engraving of John, one of my distant cousins from 1758...

I hope that your results are negative. Been thinking about building a new camper to take to shows. Here are some designs that I'm considering so far. Which one would you consider???

Gave the Xi a lift kit today... Hub centers are 54-1/2” off the ground!

Got my results back.... negative.

It tickled me seeing the same mistake on the gravestone as on my school register. Just imagine the stone Mason , chipping away for hours then when he gets to the end of the line not enough room..@$#%£¥₩₩£€^

Well sure enough a couple of people I work with tested positive for covid. I had to be tested and had my test yesterday. I am still waiting for the results. With my cancer history " waiting for results " seems like something I due way to frequently. In the mean time if you guys can post some interesting topics and some good pictures it will make the time pass quicker !! Thanks

Some of my ancestors on my father's side were from England. We happened to find an old coat-of-arms and had it looked at. The "expert" who researched it said that one of the symbols indicated that a male member of the family was in the King's court, and was probably a valet. We have always joked that old Henry Maynard was the keeper of the King's knickers.

Power washed it to get her cleaned up b4 paint!

I already had @Vinylguy in mind! Used him for my last 3 restoration and wouldn’t use any others!

Sounds like a sound plan since Ed hoards parts worse than Madge! DO NOT scrap those hubs tho they can be saved and given to the needy. Those older "star" ones are becoming scarce and can be saved.

This is a shaping machine in my garden as an industrial ornament. Last year a pair of Robins found their way inside and made a nest. The little door on the side allowed me to photograph the nest without disturbing them. We got quite a clutch of eggs and I looked in every few days. They all hatched and eventually fledged. This was when they mistook me for mom... And this is them just before they left the nest, must have been pretty snug in there for six of them.

Progress! Installed and torqued all the heads, intake, exhaust, all new stainless hardware, gapped & indexed the new NGK plugs, anti-seize on the crank before installing the pulley and race, pulled a spiffy new K & B Pto disc off the shelf, custom made plug wires so I could run them where I wanted to in order to tidy things up, new correct length oem Toro oil filter. Added a few extra wire clamps and ties to clean up the mess of wires, along with just a little bling. We may have an engine install this week

Just got news from his daughter that Russ’s heart is beating at a normal rhythm...AND...he is back home!

Tossed the hood back on the B-80 "FlowahPowah" to get a idea of how the color will look! Not to bad and the other half really likes it so that's all that matters. And parked it infront of the 1257HEAVY to get a size idea

Just in show flier for Garden Tractor Daze and the 1st Annual Wheel Horse Roundup Rally of Red. July 8-11 2021 in Portage Wisconsin. You need to put this on your calendar as this is a great show which averages around 1000 garden tractors of all makes in one location. We had a great turnout of Wheel Horse tractors.

So I got this horse off a coworker to get them out of a bind. It was about 3/4 of the way finished and I’m about to order stickers for it and just not a 100% what model it is. I know it’s definitely not the original motor that’s for sure. And what would have been in it? Thanks!

These hex rods are 1-1/8". Here's an old stick tie rod for comparison. O. E. 5/8" diameter. 10.25 long. Custom slightly larger HD version: 13" long. 7/16 inner, 1/2" outer ends.

They are pretty simple once you get inside. There really isn't much there. If you pull off the hydro pump, which I did, and would do again, be careful of getting dirt and debris in these holes. They are oil ports. Check you parking brake lever for wear, and repair if needed. May as well order a gasket and seals now. You are going to need them, if you open it up. I made it through, with a lot of help from this forum.

Had some shop time after work today, the results are 4 brand new Firestone's patiently waiting for a tractor to adorn.

I have always found your posts to be very positive, Glad to here you are able to make a NEGATIVE post.

If the model number is #1-0100, it is a Workhorse "800" from 1971...has a #5080 transmission and is considered a 4 speed. Engine was a Tecumseh HH80-110112D.

Jim wasted all that money on that Dodge and new camper. Cummins Shummins! This is more his style! Even has handicapped parking for his horses!

Nuttin’ sketchy about that!

I personally enjoy the 1 that uses the rear camper window as ur main windshield... playing cards at the table 1 min turn chair around and it's off to the rodeo.

covid !!!!! I hope all is well and comes back NEGATIVE !!!!

That one is high because it gives me a better spray pattern. I built another that I use for chores. I modified one that my dad had that he never used. It’s lower at a more comfortable level for certain things.

I know it's non OSHA and non lawyer approved,but I remove mine when worn out.I'm the only operator of my equipment and I'm so old and slow that the attachment has long stopped spinning by the time I get off the tractor.I'm living proof that it is hell to get old.

Now you can use a Wheel Horse blade wrench to adjust you steering.

It goes about like so...

That picture is from last year. You wouldn't recognize me now.

I can do that haha

My dad‘s 78C 161 with the twin Briggs is our most dependable and reliable horse that we have. It’s never been touched and it sat in his basement for eight years before I brought it out and gave it a minor tuneup and it roared back to life just like it did the last time he used it before he passed. The power and sound are only matched by the Onans.

But Ed Dog sells them. Always good deals goin down at Ed's!

The students found out what success smells like. It’s alive. Fired right up. No smoke ! We mounted a gravity fuel tank on top of the motor for now. The gas tank grommet was leaking. It also has the throttle cable rigged up on the wrong side of the motor because we don’t have the correct linkage parts that attach to the flywheel cover. I need to order a brake lining for it and paint the wheels , then IMG_5543.MOV we can take it for a test drive.

I'm getting all the parts I need from @Ed Kennell That will give me experience opening up a transmission I can drive to his ranch and be home in an hour

This probably won't make sense but: If you have a voltmeter. With key on you should have 12 volts at the coil " +" If you do Then move to the coil "- " Take out the spark plug. Turn the engine clockwise flywheel side by hand. You should have 0 volts at the meter most of the time while you are turning the engine. ( Point's closed ) Keep turning the engine. When the points open you will get 12volts on your meter. Keep turning the engine. The meter should go back to 0 volts when the points close again. If the meter never reads 12 volts the points aren't opening or are so dirty the electricity is traveling thru the gunk. If the meter reads 12volts all the time, the points aren't closing or are corroded enough electricity can't get to ground thru the points or the points bracket itself isn't grounded. Same thing with a 12volt test light. The light should be off most of the time the motor is turning. And light up briefly when the points open.

Found some suitable scrap box section, so started on a rear rack for the Sears. Also mowed the green and verges. Timing was good. Just finished cleaning the tractor and deck when it started to drizzle. Maybe get the green swept tomorrow afternoon.

Here are two goldfinch on a feeder outside the window. Beautiful little birds and very good singers.

My fav' is the strap-on gas tank right out front where you can check the fuel level while driving! Did you add an elevator for climbing on?

pullstart That there is one heck of a lift kit... wow... Gonna need a step-ladder to get up on that one... I guess this could be done (hate to use the word... 'easily') with a longer belt... Don

u installed a racecar jack system for easy tire swaps. Smart man!

The one with the best tractor magazines next to the throne...

It sure was one of a kind.

Could be a weak spring, idler pulley on its last legs or an old belt that is in need of replacement. Good luck!

The power of RedSquare prayer is amazing!

That means progress !

@Kennyb They make a low profile oil pan that helps you squeeze big blocks in small places. In the engines section here is a thread pinned at the top about big block Kohlers and oil pans .

While they have go you politely covered with the 'correct original motor. What they really all wanted to say is: THERES NEVER TOO BIG A MOTOR

Two types of roller, the ‘Land’ or ‘Flat’ roller would be used to consolidate or flatten / level ground ie your paddocks after a wet winter where you have lots of hoof prints and ruts etc also if you’ve sowed any grass seed, you need to roll it to ensure good contact with the soil. The ‘Cambridge’ or ‘Ribbed’ roll is used on cultivated ground to break down and level the soil, I use mine when I’m re-seeding because the sharp ribs leave a nice groove in the ground for the grass seed. A light harrowing, and rolling with the flat roll leaves most of the seed well hidden from birds etc. One thing to remember, with either roller, if you want to break up ‘Clods’ of soil, you travel fairly fast, for ‘Shock’ effect. If you want to flatten or level the ground, you travel Slowly, to allow the weight of the roller time to do it’s job. Doug.