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So today I was able to get up to the antique machinery show in Kent, CT. I saw a vendor I knew who had a super original 604. He told me years ago he drove it into his barn and it has been sitting. I assume it was sitting for at least 15 plus years but did not ask. ended up buying it and after messing with cleaning the carb I got it to fire and run very well. I will spend some time making it like I want it. So surprised how well that little tecky runs! IMG_1567.mov

Another pic from mowing a couple days ago with the 315-8… and with my color coordinated sneaks .. gotta look cool right

With the start of fall the last of our tomatoes are of the cherry variety. A bumper crop to boot. The wife cut up and quartered the tomatoes, fried up and chopped the bacon, added chopped lettuce and steered in mayo. Made like a BLT sandwich spread. Pretty convenient and good on toast.

Would mooning the drone be considered harming it?

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Thank you. @19richie66 Richard Pugh is the man!

1952 M37 with winch 3/4 ton Engine is a Chrysler Dodge DeSoto Plymouth 230 ci Flat head six. ( Most the bolts are marked DDCP) Used in civilian vehicles from late 30s to 1957. (to include the Dodge power Wagons ) I rounded up most the parts. The Piston rings were in original packaging ...1953.

I believe you need a certain amount of posts before you can PM. @Lil’ Pullstart and I have gotten along with using shower handles. It might be worth checking out your local hardware store for options.

Nothing wrong with a Predator. I also happen to have a 1960 Suburban 400 with a 6.5hp Predator in it. Did a little work to the engine & now it's pushing about 8.5hp at 3600RPMs. Fun little tractor, had to make a set of wheelie bars to keep it from flipping over backwards when you grab a hand full of throttle.

Opening up a furrow feels so good!

A little wet sand and buffing today

We waved instead. After sleeping on it, I've cone to the conclusion that the relatively close proximity of the thing, the presence of a camera, and not knowing who was operating it were what created the 'creep' factor. If it were somebody floating on an inner tube in the same spot, we could have at least traded greetings verbally. Might be that I am turning into a grumpy oil man, too. You know "GET OFF THE GRASS!".

She is only a couple year younger than I... but this is probably the last major project I am going to do. The parts are getting heavier and getting up from under her and contorting in the cab is getting harder. Sticking to WH overhauls in the future... Easier and considerably cheaper. Complete overhaul, took several months at the machine shop but he does great work. Always some interesting classic /collectable cars in there when I visit. Engine has landed but now a lot of hooking stuff up and reconstructing the front clip. All done by myself...tired now today time for cocktails...

Yeah. Come and get your pieces, punk. I’ll be ready.

My wife found one hovering above her while hanging laundry on the line once. You know we don’t have many neighbors… once she spotted it, it flew off. She leaned a shotgun against the clothesline pole for a few weeks after that during laundry time. It could easily have become a clay pigeon!

I can never leave anything alone so I had Richie send me a raw one and I painted the wood black and put some red lights I had laying around inside. I’m happy with how it turned out. Will go on my desk at work

I had to make a belt guard to work with the Predator engine on mine. Also added a belt brake on top of the tension pully to help stop the belt. Then the new guard went through a rusting process so that it would match the rest of the tractor.

Take the tower off from the bottom and take it apart. then you can get the steering shaft in the vice to remove the pin.

Go ahead …make my clay… (pigeon that is) Do you feel lucky, Punk ?

Any aircraft is governed by laws that will have you in a heap of trouble if you harm it, doesn’t matter if it is manned or not. There are laws about flying over people so check if those laws are violated and then turn them in to get the harassment stopped.

A Google search for a 1 1/4" exhaust tip might find you some results. @jimkemp We have a new member looking for assistance.

Very nice! I have a 1951.

This is why we live in the woods. Shouldn't have to deal with something like this. Don't even get me started. Sorry you had to deal with invasion of your enjoying life.

to You may need to be a supporter member to use the PM . I can't remember the specifics. Check out store, support RS.

Those seat springs have a bad design that loads most of the weight to one area of the seat pan. The seat pan wasn't designed with enough strength and the load causes stress cracks. I got the cracks welded up then added super-strut to keep that seat pan from being flexed in the future.

Thats cool buddy. Im into flatkart racing and clone style motors are all we run. Thats why Id like to throw one of my flatties on it to change it up alittle.

Hello to all! Here’s my grass cutting 1980 C-165. I restored it about 15 years ago. I am waiting for new carbon fiber decals from Redo Your Horse to complete the look. I installed the aftermarket Gravely style muffler as recommended from member Brian Koch. No problems there. I took his recommendation on the NAPA by Prime Lime muffler for quality. It certainly is and fit perfectly on to the 1” pipe nipple (see pics). It’s a big improvement over the pepper shaker. I like to finish off with a short curved stack on the 1-1/4” outlet. I understand member Jim Kemp does stacks. I can’t message him because I’m a newbie. Any ideas and help to contact Jim would be appreciated.

Yep Red is the color a tractor should be, kinda like barns.

Very nice @AlexR . Nothing like a red WH tractor.

All your stuff is nice Jim!! Notice how I don’t park any of my Wheel Horse jalopies next to yours at the meet/greet

By then I’ll be a loving 81 year old grandpa. There is no way she is going to hate me.

The 312 to 308 conversion rig…

Love me a BLT … and BLT spread sounds pretty good

I'd just flipped it the bird and went about my business.

The first question is how far has the rot spread? Since a wheel and bracket rusted off, there is a very good possibility that there are other advanced rusty spots on the deck. Rust repair can be done by cutting out the rusty areas and welding new sheet metal back. For an 'invisible' repair, the new sheet metal needs to be formed to match the original contours of the deck.

Yep one of Jim K's tips would look good on there. Hopefully he'll chime in ang and get you one.

Right there with you Paul. Once I could throw a bundle of shingles on my shoulder and climb up a ladder, then it became a half bundle, they must be making them heavier! Now I don't even climb the ladder unless it is an emergency!

I think this steering wheel will remain on this old girl.

I'm not looking for any sheet metal off that one Sir. Go for it.

Steve Nice looking tractor.I am sure when you are done It will look as good as your other round hoods you have.Enjoy the project.

Jeff - looks good so far. Consider adding a lower support bracket attached to the motor. If you accidently hit something and it is unsupported, could have bad results. Pictures of the one I made up on the 854..... I went with all black iron, as heating galvanized parts throws off a noxous odor....

Ok finally got around to it, removed BOTH rear wheels and rear hubs cleaned and wiped DRY both axle shafts and keyway slots, cleaned and wiped dry the hubs, replaced both keyways , they went into the slots very snug which is good, replaced the cup screws and locking nuts on both hubs, put it all back together and put the C81 back to work ! Mulch and Soil duty is over , but leaves duty is coming up. soon. Lets see what happens Thx all for the comments and great advice. In the meantime, I picked up another 310-8 with two sets of rear wheels, farm and turf, no deck, brand new battery, Hi and Lo ranges all ok, very clean overall. It runs strong , no smoke, but has a slight ticking which may be valves. I see a weekend project coming up soon. Check the valves adjustment, pull the head etc.. I've already used this 310 to pull the Aerator for Fall seeding. Its # 4 ! tp

Clay pigeon. I've had that same thought. Some reading I have done on that subject indicates that it typically turns out badly for the shooter. I really don't understand the reasoning behind that. Usually explained as being something along the lines of destroying personal property. In my mind, it is removing a possible threat from my property or my person. Also, by shòting it down, you would probably find out who the pilot/owner of the drone is. I suppose yesterday's encounter was technically over the lake, and thus, on public property which would change the rules of engagement somewhat.

Rebuilding kholer k321 short block and building adapter for long block oil pan. So it fits on 314-8.

These engines are so simple and crude I would clean everything real good, tear it down to hone the cylinders, new rings, gaskets, filters, and reassemble it. Run her and a few oil changes at a few hours at a time, and never look back. I've brought back worse and they still run great.