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dan just sent me these , filling in a V grove joint , he has to recertify at every stage , very important to correct detailing your work . have emphasised to him , failure and recovery is vital at anything , to gain insight , interest , maturity . he said he was looking forward to help me build anything , me too . grandpa pete

I took it easy today. I rebuilt a hydraulic cylinder to go on the Bronco. It has one of the older welded cylinders that is leaking a little. I just rebuilt a newer spare and will swap them in a few days. Took it completely apart and soaked in hot water and degreaser. Then rinsed in hot water. Must be good stuff, because it took the paint off! The wipers on the plunger were completely disentigrated, so I'm glad I took the time to rebuild instead of just swapping as-is. Lubed all the new o-rings with dex/merc and it went back together with about 2.6 grunts. Wiped down and shot a coat of primer and paint. Not show quality, but hopefully will last another few years. Start to finish around 30 mins.

The spring goes on the arm in your first picture. The other end goes to a gusset on the top of the transmission axle housing, it has a small hole in it for the loop on the end of the spring.

Post gen x anti-theft device. 😜

If I were you, I wouldn't worry too much about it, because you don't have an original looking tractor there anyway with your colors.

I might be 1 of 5 post Gen X'ers that can drive a 3 on the tree, but that's because my galaxie is 3 on the tree. I really enjoy driving that car!

Subframe with new transmission mount mostly complete. There will be one more crossmember for the rear of the 3 speed transmission. Haven’t gotten that far yet.

I live 1/2 mile from HD, Lowe's and Menards... see that side mirror "tie down" and much worse daily... When I bought an old 24' sailing mast off a guy for my flagpole, I paid him $20 to deliver it. Yep, that 's how he showed up... I asked him about it since he was driving a very nice vehicle. He said: "I run a marina. Perfect way to transport long masts... I've done this forever..." What did Forrest Gump's mom say?

Welcome aboard! I put a K91 in one of mine and a K181 in the other.

Thought I'd bring this back from the dead almost 7 years ago, time flies. Anyways here are the pictures of that dozer/plow I redid and still have. I noticed the pictures weren't on here. Looking through them brings back memories.

Like this "contractor".

The search party was sent out for 10 mm sockets about 19 years ago. They were last pinged near the Bermuda Triangle. A moment of silence would be appreciated.

About as "unrestored" as they come.

In that instance, I’m glad all my girls are capable of being more manly than most boys!

Speaking as one who was brought up with Lucas electrics and plenty of rain, the last under lined section is totally a myth. Also gear levers and clutches are for real drivers. Sort the men from the boys. I shall now go in to hiding.

Although this will not always be an acceptable answer. It is going to move on it’s on soon enough and then he owes us a smoke show lol

I’m doing some all so often but never lasts cleaning and organizing. I put the skinnies on for ease of rolling around. Oh how much fun it would be to spin them to a smoke show!

Good to see that there are still a few vehicles with a proper gear box.

lol dirty I have yet to Wash it it’s still a bit chilly here in PA and I just put touch up paint on any spots since she’s a work horse more than for show

The Wheel Horse number for your drive belt is 93-9809. A Tractor Supply 5/8 by 84" Kevlar belt should do the trick. I stand corrected, it is an 82" long 5/8 wide belt.

@Pullstart How about missing flip flops ? Find any ?

My first was a 1974 Chevy Vega GT with a 4 speed stick…then a 1976 Mercury Capri with a small v-6 and a manual tranny. That Capri was fast! Then had a mid 70’s Corolla SR5 for a short time. Moved up to a 1979 Chevy van with 3 on the tree and a small 305 under the hood. Couple other manual cars/ trucks came and went but the most fun was my 93 Vette with a 6 speed. That one hauled azz!!

You guys watch the smoke ... I'll watch the tranny coming unglued...

Hey EB! Found my tape measure! Hey EB! Found my tape measure! Hey EB! Found my tape measure! Hey EB! Found my tape measure! Hey EB! Found my tape measure!

what about the covers of manuals here on RS ?????

sounds awesome -- its great to have a supportive family and role models to guide them on their journey - he will be telling his children and grandchildren about the lessons and experiences with his grandpa -- When my grandsons ask me their "Grampy" where i learned what i know about tractors I am happy to share the stories of working with my Dad on our 1963 Montgomery Wards 7 hp tractor, then later his Simplicity ----------- 2 yrs ago we bought group of 10 tractors in various condition ( my wife, son, grandson and daughter in law all invloved in retrieving them ) -- my then 13 yr old, now 15 yr old grandson, helped me after school for months and into summer - cleaning - repairing rehabbing ---- taking apart, then reassembling - etc -- I then gave him a 520HC, plus a C165-8 and his Dad got a Toro 520 Xi from the group --- Wonderful memories for us doing family time together -- Enjoy the moments ... Bill

Because it hasn’t moved on it’s own yet!

Driver Ed 1965 Chevy Biscayne 6 with 3 on the tree and 3 other students. Starting on a hill was a challenge.. I think Detroit has forgotten how to build gear boxes. Back in 1995 I bought a new GMC Sonoma. I wanted basics 5 spd no power windows (being expensive to fix). Dealer had to trade for one a couple hundred miles away as sticks were already on the way out. Throw out bearing cratered at 23000 miles but over three yeasr old so i ate that. Tranny gave up entirely at about 90k. Had a Jasper rebuild put in. It got locked in gear about 5 months later. (They replaced that one for free.) Gave it to my niece in 2016 only had 125k on it. She uses it a bit in the winter and to haul her kyacks still running. Oh and the window hand crank broke and then it ate 2 more replacements....

I've said it many times: if I truly learned from my mistakes, I'd be a genius by now! Short version: I still screw up, just not as bad or often as in my youth!

Also maybe Kohler was trying to simplify. The K 181 and the big blocks used in many spec the same air filter. A K181 has only 10% more displacement to fill with air so why would you increase the air filter capacity by 37%.. Maybe so it could also work on big blocks???

Very true Paul Don, restrictor plates are on the 'bottom' side of the carb (when they used them). Similar theory but different. Engines with plates tell the carb they don't want as much air/fuel mix. Chokes are on the 'top' side and enrichen the mixture when needed. I like the idea of more filter media though.

Looking at the K181 parts manual some spec numbers use the same air filter part number as the K161s...So I guess Kohler wasn't overly concerned. Besides the amount of dirt in the filter probably makes for bigger variance in air flow than the size difference.

He could have cable tie/tie-wrapped it to the spokes of his wheels🤔😱

When you have nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach, diarrhea……. Don’t take Magniloquent.

I’ve seen plenty of guys tie their doors shut strapping junk to their roofs in the contractor parking. Like “Please tell me you really aren’t a contractor!?!”

Don, what are you talking about?

Every grunt = 200mg Ibuprofen for me these days and I just can't do the math on that

Yes, the spring is what applies tension to your drive belt. Here is a link to the correct spring, https://wheelhorsepartsandmore.com/product/1014-spring-for-wheel-horse/

Straight from the Kohler rebuild manual.

That's jewelers work Ollie. I think the torch you are using is a bit heavy. Also the rod... yes way too heavy. A small rod would be better no larger than 1/16 maybe even smaller. Check melting and flow temps. He might have use a silver solder which can have a goldish appearance. Very expensive tho and sold by the troy ounce. The trick is to get the base metal to the right temp then let the the filler "drip" on the nails. It's a art but trial and error you will get it. My other advice is buy your wife some expensive jewelry from a pro then pump him for info like a well handle...

Funny….. I pulled up to a red light last week. Looked out the window and right next to my car was an 3/8 drive impact swivel with a 10mm socket. Should have bought a powerball ticket.

I learned a lesson on the last jackshaft install. This time, I guesstimated ( @ri702bill with my eyecrometer) where the pulleys could reside. I then found a new belt that was close to fitting, this 15250. Now I’ll bolt the two pulleys to the mill bed t-slots to find a happy distance on center for the second (or third?) jackshaft to call home. I want the belt to be a struggle to get on the pulleys, but not get stretched. I’ll then create a tensioner/idler to take up any slack. @wallfish this tensioner will be locked in place, so the brake disc can still work

I try to support the brick and mortar stores around me, would hate to see em all close up, but it’s generally a 20+ mile round trip to get anything. Start factoring in fuel and my time and ordering starts to makes sense.

This resonates for me. I think. Or maybe I have that wrong. Oops.

Aha! So I learned something new today, thanks. (I know I’m beating a dead horse here, but I have a lot of respect for the Kohler and WH engineers and designers so if they put in a distinction, it was for good reasons.)

My wife always said that until she saw a recliner fall out of a pick-up and barrel roll across two lanes of traffic.

This switch?

Looks like the one above is secured in the parking lot.