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I had to watch 3 of my grandsons the other day while my wife and daughter went to a funeral. They got kinda' antsy, so I figured "why not take them for a ride with ole' rusty". Went all around the property, up into the woods and back. They had a blast. So did I.

I picked this up today thinking it may go to my grandson, but….then I saw it - it’s really nice and I’m keeping it! Sorry kid 🤪 The deck is like new…the paint is good, it’s very clean and don’t ever get me started on the seat

Thank all of you for the Birthday wishes! I reached the Required Minimum Distribution Age today! Ruth already had it spent before the check came! I had my customary steak, with the bonus of tater tots and caprese salad! Also today I got one of my oldest RJs out today and started it for the first time with the new Nova Ii electronic ignition module! After the first pull fired it up I can believe I haven’t changed from Points to one of these before!

Yep same tractor ... 1067 My first one and first resto. Was supposed to be a trailer queen and parked in my living room to look at. @Achto 's restos are a hell of alot nicer than mine and he has no qualms about sticking them in the dirt so who am I? Used to plow with it after resto till I set up a dedicated 1257 plow mule. Would like to find a rough molested 1267 to resto. Only model I would ever resto again.

Happy Happy Lane ! Only guy I know who sacrifices trailer real estate for lounge chairs !

Thanks! Yeah, been pretty busy, and will continue to be for a while. Next up is priming and coating that metal roof with black silicone (not great for heat dissipation, but going for the resale value curb appeal...). Garage is already done and it looks great. After that, I have some wood floors to sand and refinish, then new kitchen countertops, sink, and some painting to do. Whew!

Happy Birthday Lane!

WHX Are these the same tractor? If so the 2nd pick came out very nice. To nice to work in my book. You have to have one you pull out and have a cold beer an just look at it on a nice day like this and yours. Enjoy the ride.

Spec # checks out as a ... they used the original shroud. Short block maybe? Just keeps gettin better... Found this under seat debris... regular freakin hardware store there... Now I gotta see if I can save the rusted tight needle nose... Whatthehellisthematta with a clown like me...

Check out the Spec. Number on the engine, could be a pump/generator engine with a tapered shaft that a PO put s kit on. Looking at the end of the crank shaft in your photo it looks that way to me.

Kevin and 702Bill I Learned a while back about old seats. If you clean them well I use Gorilla tape in the hot sun and keep pressing down on the spots that need fixing. In bad areas you can use a weight to hold it down. So far I have done few this way. It is the sun that does the work and good Quilty tape.

I ran across an 856 I just couldn't leave behind also. It is now one of my most reliable machines.

Im struggling with that very thing now ! I just wish that guy turned around so I can see his face

B-I-L and I did that with a wrecked Chevy Chevette ! Priceless!

Nice Wrencher... My favorite model and looks orginal to boot.

I did a few final tweaks on the B-80 Reborn. I had to replace the fuel filter due to a little leak. Then it was time for it's maiden voyage. I have no clue why but it took just shy of 7 hours to download this. It never occurred to me that I could have added a little chit-chat but I think I was just enjoying how well the K-181 sounded. I think it's pretty cool. 48 years ago I loaded this brand new B-80 up at Chandler Sales. It wasn't long before I 'converted' it to a C-160. 40+ years later it's back to being a B-80

Well I finished this 1067 last week. She is a good worker now. went thru it front to back. I hope you enjoy the picks.

That there's just wonderful.

All is ready for next oil change. Think I’m going to like this set up.

Vertical Ed Dog... I believe the tank is above and behind the dash. Was on the 244H I have anyway. Not sure f there is a even a pump might just be gravity fed??? Should be one tho. Does a shot of sniffin salts get her roaring? Did you happen to look in the files to see if there is a manual for this motor?

Yup... put a price on that.... That thar jus' might be a Calendar shot, fo' sure....

Other than my wife and I, my whole family is on iPhones. I guess when they all have 6-figure incomes, the cost of the phone is not a problem. To that end, I have no problem communicating via voice, text, or email with them. I don't know why anyone needs to, or for that matter, wants to see my face when talking to me.

Have yet to run that number but will do Richard. Would like to grind off them welds and check it out as the pulley could go in another 1/8. Not serious tho and if it ain't broke don't fix it I guess.

::just let it soak in the recovery process :: I am with you on this Pete.

Install a marine primer bulb between the fuel tank and fuel pump. https://www.amazon.com/Attwood-93516LP7-Universal-High-Output-Certified/dp/B00546EOAM/ref=asc_df_B00546EOAM?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80333123589147&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4583932699771448&th=1

That looks like the stage of production where they should have put Never-Seize on the steering shaft and the roll pin that goes through it!! 😂

Been busy fixing some drainage issues around the low end of the house. Used a small excavator hoe last weekend. Using the GT-1848 and trailer, and muscle power, to get the dirt back where it belongs.

I'm like you Mick. I have a house full of stuff that serve no purpose, I just like them. Kinda like why I have a garage full of Wheel Horses but live in the city and cut my grass with a push mower.

Don I think you're absolutely right there. It is a piece of functional art, it's form dictated by it's function. But still beautiful in it's design. I have many objects that I have no use for, but they fascinate me, or impress my engineering mind, or just feel good to have around. I do wonder about what I will do with my collection as I approach the cold, cold grave. No young uns to pass things onto At all. Maybe I'll have to sell off a load of stuff pre death. Or I need to buy a big viking longboat and get buried with it.

How often are your cheeks hanging out to get pinched!?!?

Seller mentioned that he has 150 in the seat. Thought is Wrencher after the EB check list is to put a eight inch plow on it and use it for a house tractor at plow day since I sold the no '73 name 8 I had set up. If that happens yah the seat will get swapped out for a beater. Either way it will probaly go on a resto or a more refined tractor. It will get a gentle power washing. The tunnel is filled with dirt and crap but after that just something for the to die for patina. Fer sure leave it rough Mike. Paint has never been messed with. I shoulda got a pic before we moved it. Grass and weeds growing up thru it and filled with grass clippings. Choke and throttle froze up solid so saving those is going to be work.

Yes, it is extremely important to have that gasket/grommet in place to keep the cooling air moving across the rear cylinder cooling fins. The fins must also be kept clean and free of debris. Overheating of the rear cylinder causing the loosening of the exhaust valve seat is a common problem on these engines if the cooling is not maintained properly. If you use the machine for mowing, the intake screen must be kept clear of debris. I no longer use a twin for mowing, but when I did mow with a 417, I carried a long handled brush to keep the screen clear.

My daughter texts looking for my wife. No response she texts me. No response she calls the house phone. I'm therefore running to answer the phone, just miss it, call her back and NO ANSWER.

I had remarkable success with just the garden hose. Blasted out all the bigger chunks and just left the surface rust to deal with. Vinegar and baking soda took care of the rest. Rinsed then Dish soap then rinsed some more. Dried with a hair dryer and immediately added the Por 15 It hasn't cured yet but I'm optimistic. Once I got it out of the threads for the spigot (petcock). Still got a couple more tanks to do.

Happy Birthday Lane!

Thanks-Guys for the info so far. I've com,e too far and done too much to throw the towel in now, but last few days been busy w/ home/yard duties and shutting the pool down for the winter. Hope to get back to it today, maybe. And yes-I did speak w/ original Wild Bill last night=-he gave me a couple ides.... glenn

Happy Birthday Lane

Happy Birthday!!

to the 312 club. Fuel mileage is huge compared to the 400 series. By the way, nice seat

thanks great website ille look

I'm not usually one who likes to be wrenching while at a show, but this was a fun project. Once we knew the engine was free, I inspected the fuel system to find that it was dry & clean. Given these facts I knew that with a little "field triage" we would be able to get it running. Open cylinder head surgery is usually not recommended in the field, but in this case it was worth the risk. Was great to see the look on the PO's face when Jim drove it by him.

Looks awesome!! Good job!! that tractor has a lot of work left in her. Darb

When the cuts in the seat start to pinch your cheeks..... Next upgrade...!!

I am sorry that I am not there now in the country and the people that I love to remember together. It is however for ever in my heart . Never forget or stop celebrating those who sacrificed so much that day.

I'm phone illiterate. My preference is a flip phone with call and text. When my flip phone became obsolete, My family decided that a smart phone was the way to go. For the most part, text and talk are 90% of my phone usage. Reasons I prefer simple phone is: I see my family can't go more than a few minutes before checking their smart phone phones seem to be addictive. Flip phone are small and fit in pocket versus a holster on my side. (Thusly taking place of my Sneaky Pete holster.) I'd rather do my playing on computer of evening and that is not every evening. I think my current phone is Samsung. I'm probably in the minority, in that, I don't have back up camera in my daily driver or use google directions when driving. (No need because my wife does.) Last summer on vacation, our kids depended entirely upon electronic driving directions. They were the lead car and we followed, meanwhile I had paper road atlas. At one point, they had us on gravel roads looking for "Field of Dreams" baseball diamond in Iowa. We made it to all destinations, but I was scratching my head sometimes. I admit, technology has great benefits and I'll just look over the shoulders of those who embrace it meanwhile I'll head out to the shop and let sawdust fly and get grease under my fingernails.

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Not as vintage as most pictures here but that’s me on what I would find out was a hodgepodge of a wheelhorse. Original tractor was a raider that was burned up in a fire when one grandfather owned it and other grandfather dug it out of the ashes and pieced it together with lawn ranger parts he had to make functional again Last picture is that tractor today finally back the way it came from the factory