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Here it is... @oldiron613 Rob I might need some help identifying anything I don’t point out... but the bellhousing and clutch are not lever steer normal, I don’t think many frames were bent either. I was told most of the lever steer tie rods were just a flat bar with bolts/pins, so maybe with all the added touches, this might be the last lever steer built in 1947? The engine has been swapped, so the build date is challenging to pin down... but it is what it is and it’s home for good! Once again, many thanks to @Bow_Extreme for the lead on the Senior in the first place, then passing “dibs” on to me on this one! 1947, Jackie Robinson signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers. I’m not much a fan of baseball, but I’m a fan of his story. I’m thinking I’ll call this one “Jackie”

Took my Raider 12 out and let him scratch some ground yesterday. Did some cultivating in a pumpkin patch. The pumpkin plants only have two leaves on them so far, so the rows are kind of hard to make out in the picture.

I got the West Virginia RJ clutch/brake set better (less grabbing) . I put a roll pin in the clutch idler arm as there was a cotter key in there . It did not operate correctly with the cotter key. I also changed the old clutch spring to a new one.

Unloaded my new toy this afternoon. A little more than 200 miles round trip and over state lines.

Hey Phil, to set your governor, disconnect or loosen your throttle cable and hold the carb at wide open throttle. Watch the rotation of the governor shaft. Loosen the governor clamp so it’s just snug and allows some movement but doesn’t flop around. I like to hang a pair of vice grips off the shaft of the governor so it rotates the same direction as the carb linkages. When the carb is at w.o.t. and the vice grips are hanging off the side of the engine, tighten that governor shaft clamp.

@Big-Game I’d like to report a lever steer moving from North Indiana to Michigan today. It’ll be hard to put an actual date on it as the Wisconsin engine on it is not the original, but I was told it is thought to have been the last ‘47 built before they began Senior production.

If the seat was missing, it would be the perfect tractor for a guy that lost his butt & doesn't know where to turn. Nice treasure you have back there!!!

So I took Jeffrey for a ride in his " camper " this morning. Turned a lot of heads. He loved it. Every time I turned around he was in it. Added the Wheel Horse decal to the newly painted trailer.

Cart JAG at Cabelas S.T.B... had to push carts for last 3 days in rain across parking lot... I said to Manager I'm not pushing today... he took my pic running my GT 1642 and sent it off to the big boss. Now all the "kids" wanna do carts... Tony

“Made lemonade” out of a blown engine… Kohler time…

Some out side before decals.

I promised you guys pics when I was done so here they are. Still need to hook up fuel line, and put on hitch. Still want to find a set of fenders, but I think it came out pretty good! And Thanks for all the help, this site is great!!

I talk to it all the time but it is not talking back. Pretty much like the wife many times. You know then that something is definitely wrong.

Firstly, congrats! That's awesome being able to uncover another Pond Lever Steer. My immediate observations: -The replacement bellhousing is a Ford model A -The frame is unique; looks 1947 to me. -Most of the 1947 tractors I'm aware of (just a couple) came equipped with the Wisconsin AEH engine. -The rear "long" spokes look correct, but the rims may have been widened? I'm hoping Derek/Harry England can provide additional insight. Congrats again, I'm stoked for you!

My dogwood this year is weighed down with blooms, creating a shady grotto for my van. Each one of those blooms will turn into an edible cherry like fruit. (It’s going to be messy)

Having fun with my 73 8hp. I found a guy this past winter that restored this with a snow plow in Pittsburgh PA and I bought it. I pushed snow all winter and then on Red Squared found a 36" deck a few hours away in NY. My neighbors love it because I mow their grass all the time when mine is cut and I'm just having too much fun to stop. It's a tank. Starts and runs like a clock and could climb a tree if it would go up. Just put on new tires too. Couldn't be happier!

Be ready when you are.

I’m in.

Finally! something i'm actually kinda good at! This is a gull at glacier bay from 2019. here is a duck from manistee, mi in 2020 here is an eagle at a preserve from 2019 - this poor guy had a run in with electricity and lost a join in his wing.

Ken : so far yes ! I will wait to tell the story at the Big Show on “my wheelie popping “ experience with this one! I have a couple that will pop in third gear but this one popped second worse than any third gear pop I ever experienced! The head bolts snd gas had to be torqued on this and after that was done a new throttle cable. The think starts first or second pull on low choke setting and has quite a bit of power.

Think I about have the WHHLF (Wheel Horse Headlight Lense (for) Fiberglass (hoods) print Lined out. Ill know for sure this afternoon. Next project.... thinking 12x12x4"

Next time your friend comes over hide all the tools and duct tape his hands behind him! Looks like Ed and Jim have you covered. Be sure the ignition points are set properly, they set the ignition timing. Ignition timing on Kohler engines. Gapping the ignition points at .020 has always been the standard answer to how points should be set. That probably will get you into the ballpark where the engine will run, but with a bit of additional effort you can improve the engine’s power and performance. The Kohler engine manual in the Red Square files section covers two methods for setting the ignition timing, Static Timing and using a Timing Light. This manual is a relatively new manual and it overlooks the fact that many of our engines were built prior to the ACR (automatic compression release) camshaft. Earlier engines (mostly 1965 and earlier) had a Spark Advance camshaft that can not be timed using Static timing. At rest (and very low RPMs) the timing is retarded to fire slightly after TDC. The timing mark (SP) on your flywheel is at twenty degrees before top dead center but at rest the points on these engines break about ten degrees after top dead center. The only reliable way to check or set the timing on these engines is with a timing light. There are a couple ways to determine what camshaft you have. Presuming the camshaft in your engine is the one it was born with the data plate on the engine has a suffix that can tell you what camshaft was used. The table below will tell you the suffix applicable to your engine. The other way to determine what camshaft you have is to remove the cam gear cover and take a look. If you see a mechanism attached to the cam gear it is the ACR cam. The following engines have the spark advance camshaft; K-141, Suffix prior to “C” K-161, Suffix prior to “J” K-181, Suffix prior to “D” K-241, Suffix prior to “D”

Not so fast fellas if he's got a 181 it's going to be different than a big block. More like this Phil? Page 7 on this manual for the guv adjust & more info on carb adjust but start with Ed's suggestion. I do the same thing with the vise grippys Kev... works good. Kohler K181S-30108d OM IPL SM (1).pdf

You can check if it is a dogwood by the bark

to the Phil. Looks like Kevin has you covered on the gov set up. For the carb, there are only three adjustment screws. Set the throttle plate stop screw so it is just holding the plate slightly open. You can adjust it later after setting the jets. Gently turn in both jet screws untill they bottom out, then back them out 1 1/2 turns. Start the engine and then fine tune the low speed jet at idle and the high speed jet at WOT to achieve maximum RPM. If necessary, reset the throttle stop to slow down the idle.

Remove the running board and you should be able to get to the pulley easily. Just 2 carriage bolts I think. Call (507) 213-6346 Wheel Horse Parts and More. Tell him what you have, what you want, and he will fix you up.

Spent the afternoon on my favorite trout stream. All these small native brown trout get released. The stocked trout go in the skillet.

nice ‘73, i just locks up a 10hp no-name, i was buying to resale but now may keep her

Russ’s daughter reached out to let me know he is back in the hospital.....had a pacemaker installed this time. That should clear up any of Russ’s irregular heartbeats and get him back on a tractor . Get well Russ (probably our oldest member)!

All- In past years a group would get together and have dinner at the famous Italian restaurant. This year we will be ordering our own food in and tailgating at the hotel Wednesday afternoon/night. The hotel is the Comfort Inn in Chambersburg. Who is in?

Looking forward to a good time and seeing old friends!!

We won't make it less I git Dan's rear end rolling late on Tuesday ....what say ye @Achto?

Ok.....more pics of that beauty

*I see looking closer that the frame is of the earlier, curved style seeing the last picture of the left side.

I have something like these already and will just make the top part. Thanks!

Completed installing the bushing kit and started painting!!! Should I use some kind of clear coat? If so, what do you recommend? I was working fast today and didn't have time to stop for pictures but I will take some when the project is complete. Thanks for all the help! - John

Actually, with 16" wheels, that would be a model A Gibson, not a D. While the standard engine for both A and D models was a Wisconsin AEH, the larger AHH was offered. I had both an A and D model with the AHH and loved it; it's really a thumper.

That thing ain’t got no steerin’ wheel!

I have him on Facebook and he was on yesterday. I'll pm him

There is a bolt. It has a very thin head. There is not a nut on the other end. There is also a spacer, and a washer in the linkage. Pay close attention to how things come apart. Put it back the smae way. I would not take it apart until you have the new pulley in hand, and ready to install.

Yer alright 'Fish I don't care what the others are saying about ya... You need parts for your work Bob you know how to get ahold of me. Pullstart don't mind I send you his stuff!

Look up Kousa Dogwood. I think that's what that is. Regular Dogwood is well past it's blooming season.

This is almost guaranteed to happen!! I worked on ground equipment many years for Delta Airlines and with 20+ baggage carts and belt loaders and ..... well, a bunch of things with tires. The bag carts were the worst, they ran 5.70x8 and I quickly found that the reason I was having so many flats was because the 5.70x8 tubes were getting folds in the tubes which would soon split. I decided to try using 4.00x8 tubes and never had that problem again. Since then I use at least one size smaller tube in my horses. Heh, was astonishing how many flats ALL the equipment would get, along with surprisingly fast wear - youd think running around an airport with concrete everywhere that wouldnt be the case, but I changed quite a few over the years

Started on left side, old habits( drivers side). Did not even attempt to pull rt side as was warmed up with the cutoff wheel and went to town on it. Figured now that tranny is on bench might as well go all the way with freshening up the whole tractor.

Trina and her Mom spent some time over the last couple days installing a screen door on the kitchen side door. Of course when you dig in to something like this there's always 38 other things that need attention. Part of the lower section of the doorway is quite soft. She replaced a bit to get it usable for fastening. We'll get after that in a bigger scale later. The side deck will need to come off and a fair amount of wood siding as well. New door would be installed at that point too. Here's a few pics of progress and where it's at now... Note the small piece of new clapboard. You can see where she cut back too. The door we got is a HD box store pet resistant one. Has a piece of metal covering the bottom portion of the screen. Trina added vinyl boards to help reinforce the door.

Well the 12hr brisket came out amazing and the birthday party / feast was a hit! There is no brisket left to speak of! And even tho it's not sunny and hot the rain held off and the afternoon was nice enough to hang out with every1 out doors! So definitely a nice birthday! Now been up for almost 30hrs gonna hit the hay!

I love that bike. I check it out every year we go to the show. you helped me with tuning my Suburban at the 2019 show. I’d like to build something custom. I can turn the older students loose on this build.

Another hitching post completed! Will have it at the show!

For inspiration... an RJ resto completed here last fall.