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We were in NC for a wedding this weekend. We found an awesome show! If you wouldn’t mind, tell me how you like (or don’t like) this style of video. I took “Live Photos” during the show, and blended them to make the video you see.

I suppose today was "help my neighbor day". A friend fell 20 feet last February on a construction site and busted up both ankles badly. He is just now walking short distances with the help of a cane. Otherwise he uses a mobility scooter. Today I used the line trimmer for almost two hours cutting the weeds and grass around his place. When I mentioned I was to to model train show Friday, he showed interest. Looks like I'll have a companion at the train show. The sad part is that his wounds are not healing, the bones are not mending correctly, He faces another surgery mid October to rebreak and reset the bones. My next door neighbor is on hospice. He had fought a good fight against cancer but in the end, it catches up with us. I sat with Joe an hour and half while his wife took care of business in town. I don't think he ever knew I was there. Morphine keeps pain at bay. I am blessed that even though I'm almost ten years older than both of these men, I am able to help them in time of need.

And mounted up.

The 857 I picked up this summer had 23x10.5 rear rubber that just looked to wide to me. Got these from my neighbors collection (thanks @Docwheelhorse) in a 23x8.5x12 size. Primed and painted . Used Rustoleum “rattle can” Cottage White

Belt tension spring installed. Pulleys need more time for paint to dry.

I want to thank everyone for their valued opinions. It has been a learning experience. The three most important things I have learned are... 1. If money is no object, iPhone wins. 2. If money is no object, iPhone wins. 3. If money is no object, iPhone wins. So, for that reason, I have decided to stay with Android. There has to be a reason that world-wide Android is a 70% to 30% sales leader over iPhone. I have purchased a Motorola Edge Plus. Price $499.00. Granted, I did get some discount. I defy anyone to show me a current iPhone that has the features of the Edge+ for under $499.00. If Motorola can make this phone and sell it for a reasonable price, there is no reason Apple can't do the same. Thanks guys. It's been fun.

I just recently extracted the hubs and axles/diff assembly from a 400 hour 518-H rear end. I suspect these are the same as the 520-H. If you decide to go with a repair vs. full replacement, drop me a PM.

Denton has one of the largest tractor and engine shows in the southeast on the fourth of July weekend. Lots of stem power and horse drawn as well as tractors doing work. This is not a park it and polish it show. https://dentonfarmpark.com/southeast-old-threshers-reunion/

Ooooh Whooow. see it just now. Great nobody is hurt much except few bruises. They be part of the game in this case...😎 Remember me on my third Car, when we start to improving the Engines - but we didn’t improve also the Brakes and the suspensions.. A wonky curve in wet condition an - heeeey the Field was mine.... Was i‘m to fast - probably no - 😂😂😂😂. but the Suspension was much too weak for the Power. What did i learn - check if all condition fits together to the improved Power. i still love my NOS Bottle...😎🤪 Btw: the newer Cars have much moreSafety built in that the Old ones where everything was still Steel and hard Plastics what breaks and scruff you up. fingers crossed for her next Ride. 👍😎🎂 She should celebrate 2 times a year Birthday from now on.

Thanks! Not that hard to find but definetely hard on the bank account

We've got family coming this weekend for a visit - enough that we need the travel trailer as an extra bedroom. Worked this afternoon on dewinterizing the water system after I had puledl it out of its storage place a bit and getting it levelled and stabilized. While I was working on it, I noticed that it was in a good location relative to the fire circle I also noticed that we have a couple of stacks of firewood that need to get used up.. Well, it was a really nice evening tonight, so I built a fire, dug out the weightless chair, and read a book under the awning for a while. Thinking about doing it again tomorrow night.

Well I’ve been chipping away when I can. I spend days and days sanding and grinding and finally started getting some parts in primer. I definitely went further with the rust and old paint removal than most people would, I bet. These pics are just some of what I have done about half way through spraying them, but it’s proof I’m doing something!! I need to get the frame and “center console” section cleaned up next and then I can spray some color and maybe start putting things back together. Racing the clock trying to be ready to plow this winter. what would be the correct chemical to use to clean dirty finger prints off of these parts that are now in (rustoleum) primer that won’t remove the primer? Seeing things looking cleaned up and looking new is already getting me all fired up for the end result!!

@8ntruck Sometimes you just gotta stop and smell the roses!

Ever run across Nectar Rock band. They played clubs and collages up and down the East coast in the 80s - 90s. They often opened for another York, Pa. band named LIVE . Right to Left My son Mike Kennell, lead guitar; Hardy Hill, drummer; Caroline, vocals; Dave Henry, bass. Dave suffered a fatal heart attack at an early age resulting in the band disbanding. Mike is married to Dave's sister Libby and they operate the family HVAC business started by libby and Daves Grandfather Wilber Henry. Hardy Hill went on to star in some early episodes of the Big Brother TV series. I lost track of Caroli The volume was a bit high for my ears but we had some good times following these kids back in the day.

@Pullstart THANK YOU ! what an incredible set up / display , talk about a time zone ! lucky you , pete

Nice job Kevin. Since you asked here is my $.02 worth. Love the music...being a southern boy it strikes a chord with me . Only suggestion would be to add a short cross fade between clips (only a second or 2) if your editing software does that and make sure each clip is a couple seconds longer. Will keep the video more laid back and smooth....course that's the way we like it here in the south...

Thanks Kevin

Pretty cool. I like it.

Snow blowers and plows spend their working time resting on the ground unsupported by the front end. A loader or unsupported engine powered device will introduce a whole different range of static and/or dynamic stress.

Richard, you know we don't get snow but once in a blue moon, and when we do, by the third cup of coffee in the morning it's gone.

Hope you don't need a tall chute two stage snow blower in the panhandle of Florida, a side discharge mower deck should handle all the snow you are likely to see.

Started deck assembly. Spindles have already been rebuilt with new bearings as required then greased, and threads cleaned up on both ends. Sharpened and balanced blades installed with never seize on the threads. Spindles bolted into deck housing with never seize on the bolts. Front bracket, shaft, and leveler installed. Rear brackets, wheel support, rear rollers, and quadrant installed. Rear brackets are not tight to allow for alignment when the rest of the deck hardware is installed. I made up a little reinforcement plate for the quadrant to help prevent it from cracking again. Belt tension assembly installed minus spring as I just painted it. Front rollers installed. Wheels installed. I am at a standstill right now as I just painted the pulleys and tension spring so they will require a day or two to dry.

I couldn't say no to this one. A gemtleman asked me at a show last week if I wanted a yellow massey ferguson and I knew immediately what he was talking about. So I dropped by today and made a deal! Came with a 3pt hitch and attachments! I have no idea how the 3pt hitch goes together so I'll have to figure that out. This one is definitely gonna get restored though! It's sat for a looooong time however, bit the engine is free. And to get in a horse, I took the c-161 along to drag it on the trailer lol

What about the paint prep?? The results look great...

Quite a few times I've toyed with the idea of turning a dozer set up into a Po'man's loader. Kind of like a kit so people that don't have fabrication tools can do it. Yes, it's doable. Yes the front end can handle it.

Several of the folks I worked with would go to listen to live Blues music.... da-da-da-dum....

I CONFIRM that the SAME housing is machined differently for the bearings... These housings are 4" tall but the 'shelf stop' for the bearing is 5/8" on one and the other is machined to 1-1/8".

Yup!

Very nice Kevin. Thank you for all your work and taking us along. I really enjoyed the ride and the music. I think Sailman mentioned this, maybe a second or two longer on some of the early still snaps. Old eyes are slow in transmitting the images to our over filled brain receiving area.

In my opinion, Delbert is one of the most under appreciated singer-songwriters. He’s been one of my favorites for years. You want to get ready for the weekend, listen to I’m With You!

@clueless think it might also be the time to think about the front wheel / axel set up , for function , condition , usually neglected . minimal service , bearings dry / sloppy , wheel shimming , a fresh regrease , anything related to increased loading on a movement related area . big bulky unit hanging off the edge of support , can really get into heavy wearing of ill prepared function , pete

Sooooo,,,,,,,,What is the master plan? Generator? Chipper? Johnny bucket?

Shipping weight in 1976 for the single-stage is 179 lbs.

Enough!

They are 6-12 tires and very hard to find in good condition

I’m also posting a second time to voluntarily disqualify myself. I’ve quite a few keychain hangers and turned down the opportunity to buy one at a more than fair price. No reason to try taking one!

Not a diesel, just a sticker added by a previous owner for fun. Just a plain jane 7hp kohler.

Its all there except head light covers.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

@oldlineman have a good day bob , cheese steak sandwich , and a nap , pete

You can buy grease zerks that go in straight and have a head that is 45 degrees.

Deck has been welded up, welds ground smooth then sanded. Bottom painted with high temp black because it seems slightly more durable. Topside primered (I missed a bit because I ran out of primer, there was just a little left in the can), then painted. I am starting to get the hang of the spray gun.

Mine makes and receives phone calls and isn't backwards like the one @Ed Kennell has.

I went from a flip phone all these years, to an iPhone 14 Pro back in November. I chose it for the apple connections to the rest of the family as well, and for the excellent camera. Other than it consuming a lot of my time, I don’t have regerts on the phone choice.

Nice Mike! I’m getting ready to start on shed #2. Will be a mirror image of mine on the slab to the right of it. Will have an awning also.

Hope everyone had a good time at the wheel horse show! snuck in a little more time with my tractor. Really not hard to figure out how to dismantle these things.. although I’m starting to get to the point where some of it is a little tricky. Looks like I’m near the point of dropping out the transmission, taking off the engine and then taking the rest of the “center console” apart. hopefully with this big pile of parts I can just grind and paint a few things whenever I run into some spare time. Which is never!! Haha!

I’ve got a rolling frame! I did run into something I wasn’t anticipating with the powder coat on the axle shafts, it had to be removed before they would go together. I hope this isn’t too big of an issue with other parts. I think I’ll be fine with bolt holes but anywhere there is a tight tolerance it could be. The color is a little brighter than the Regal Red I used in the hydro case so I’ll need to tape that off and put a coat of the new color I picked up that matches, cherry red I think.

Parts are back from powder coating! Now it’s time to get to work!