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Fell in love with them the first time I saw one. Had to have one. Finally got it and here we are. Same tractor/trailer going back to the show I bought it at. The early models had breakerless ignition while later models had points/coil. Also, make sure you check the fuel tank as it is plastic and known to crack.

The GT-14 is an impressive machine, first time I saw one I knew I had to have one. They are not quite as maneuverable as a B/C series or a 300/400 series for mowing but if you have an open area to maintain you will find it to be a comfortable ride because of the larger tire size. In my case I selected one that already had a front end loader as this is what I was looking for at the time.

Not my writeup but I have this if it helps. Lift rod and flag for 42 snowblower.docx

@cleat Nice work!

Like Handy Don said, a long razor knife and a T square was all I ever used when working with 2" foam and then snap it off. No mess really at all. As long as you can make 90* cuts with the knife you should be good to go. Using a table saw or a circular saw tends to melt the foam and it sticks to the blade, making a mess like you mentioned. A Milwaukee hackzall works great for any cuts that aren't straight.

If you’ve ever seen a 953 or 1054 model, they are very close to that size. Pictured here is one of my GT14s and one of my 953s

Amazing work! Inspiration for us all!! Kevin

Deck installed with correct belt. Runs nice and quiet as expected.

Gave the 523-H her first oil change today. No glitter in the old oil (5 hours since build), so that was a relief. I was concerned about how dark it was, but then remembered that the assembly lube I used was black. She is dirty already, but ready to work again!

Navajo white is now gloss Cottage white. That's directly from Rust-Oleum.

I'm not used to smart dogs. My last one was dumb as a box of rocks. If I didn't want him in a room all I had to do was lay a broom down on the floor across the door way. He was a good dog, but so dumb.

I’d say Beagles are a very smart breed, but that younger one is slacking. He forgot to close and latch the gate

Hi Gregor, no we are far from Donau away. here we just have now 3 more Ponds in the Green than „normally“ in our Valley exists. We had here some Rain the last 3 Weeks, someday‘s with definitely lot‘s of Water up to 100l/ a squaremeter. But damages here not be that much luckily. Just two basements at the neighbours running full with water but we pumped them out the last day‘s. One of our Neighbour told me, that this is not a complete unknown scenario. He remembers that his dad told him in his youth that his Grand Grandfather has several times lot’s of troubles with hard Rain. That was a reason the older buildings didn‘t have a Basement. Just the newer Building have a Basement but it‘s so built that he can evacuate things quickly in remember to that Story. He can look back on a history for more as 150years, handed over from generation to generation. ( that’s a 50 years more than they collect any Weather datas here) So it‘s not completely unknown here, it’s just a little out of the most peoples memories they live actual here. It appears a lot‘s of things being forgotten if they don‘t happen within more than a hundret years.

Ended up tossing the bucket in the back of the car and got the C175 in the trailer with the arms tied down. Just have to go back for the ballast box this weekend, was filled with concrete and didn’t want to throw out the back trying to lift it over the tailgate

Regional accents. I grew up in Michigan. The folks who grew up in the upper peninsula have a distinctly different accent than those who grew up in the lower peninsula. We lived in Kentucky for a number of years and noticed the same difference between east and west. In both cases the rythm, phrasing of the speech, and pronunciation of words was distinctive.

Lift the bucket high after backing it in, close the ramp, rest loader bucket on top of the ramp. 12 ft is better but you can get one on a 10 footer too. Used a 10 ft to take that backhoe loader tractor up to Maine for Eric. You can also drive it in and set the bucket on the frame in front of the trailer bed.

Ok, I couldn’t open it on my phone but could on the iPad. Perfect, that’s exactly what I was looking for. Thanks.

This is from my experience: The bacteria in the water system (well included) feed off hydrogen, a byproduct of anodes breaking down. The smell you experience is their feces, hence why you smell it in the hot faucet most. A gallon of bleach right down the well is sufficient. Run all cold faucets until the bleach smell is realized, then the same for the hot. It takes a while, to mix it through the water heater tank, then to the faucets. Once the entire system smells of bleach, let it sit for 8 hours minimum. This is a great time to sleep. After a good period, 8-12 hours, drain the water heater and flush the water system until the bleach smell is gone. Wha-la!

Both the sculpture and the use of a Native American chieftan's name for the brand itself!

I demount the tire sand blast the rim and paint then remount and touch up any nicks/scrtatches

IMHO, this will go slowly but quite far and only in certain cases where the naming is strongly positive for the affected segment of the population will it remain unchanged.

@drodg33 can agree for your set up , everyone is different , if I were to go bigger generac style / type , it would have to be on a separate propane set up , also requiring an underground line to tank set up . my set up gives us the basics , sump pump , another thing in my town we are on a multiple power service , recovery set up , so anything is quickly addressed . but going out at 2 am , in a snow storm to start up is not good , when possible power loss is around , just wheel the gen out , easily put this shed over it , plug into house, test run / verify , easy to use as needed , that shed has been perfect for total dry protection , in the worst weather , lay a heavy chain over it if needed . gen is 10 k , pete

When I picked up my loader unit I pulled the pins on the bucket, placed it on the front of the trailer and then backed the weight box over it. The tail end of a Wheel Horse is heavier than the front so this put the weight on the tongue of the trailer.

Good point, been going over the spec of my trailer and will most likely just end up borrowing a buddy's or renting a larger trailer to get it home. Good to know about the curl not gaining much, I did ask the seller to get me dimensions but figured someone on here might have them handy.

A C Series is about 5 1/2 feet by itself. The loader adds 4 to 5 feet out front depending on model and bucket size. The ballast box.... maybe 2 feet more?? I'd want a 12 foot trailer.

We spoke to our electrician friend yesterday. We can buy the needed pieces and he will do the installation. With the cord, wire, interlock, and exterior box, we should be into it for less than $400 with labor. The generator...... Who knows? That could be anywhere from $1,000 to 10 times that, depending on options.

They are great! Fuel tank is behind the grille and is HUGE compared to most of our machines. Big wheels, high ground clearance, optional three points, etc. they are massive compared to the 3-500 series and much thicker frames, front axles, etc. I’m a fan…

Too nice to mow with...

Hard starting after sitting for an extended period of time is a common problem with engines when the fuel tank is located below the fuel pump. If the two check valves in the fuel pump are not drop tight, over time the fuel leaks back into the fuel tank leaving the fuel pump dry. Dry pumps require a long crank time to reprime the pump. A couple squeezes of a primer bulb located below the fuel tank will instantly reprime the fuel pump. If you have a good fuel supply into the carb and it still does not start, yes, you have another problem. I am not familiar with these carbs. Some have a fuel shut off valve that may not be functioning properly.

Love dem pasties... Say yah to da UP eh...

Thanks for the birthday wishes everyone! You made my day even better.

They change Mount McKinley in Alaska to mount Denali

Nothing wrong with that. We shouldn't expect ourselves to be able to pronounce words and phrases from any of the indigenous North American languages any more or less than we would any other speaking tongue that is not of our upbringing. It's also very important to remember that, just like many other languages such as English, there are Regional dialects. Here in Maine there's a section of Route 25 named Pequaket Trail. Trina is a descendant on both sides of her family of that native group. She has learned over the years that it can be pronounced different ways and be correct. Pee-KWAH-kett and PIG-wakkitt are acceptable pronunciations along with several variations combining those two.

I found an older post where a guy was using a 12’ trailer but it was for a d series I want to say. Was hoping to get by with my smaller utility. I measured my 417 and figured the C would be about the same at 5’6” like you said. Might have to get creative with the bucket curl or just rent a trailer.

That air filter has a neck that attaches to the carb because of limited space because the fuel tank is behind the grille. Look close at Pullstart's picture and you can see the tank. One thing that I like about these old tractors is that when you see and sit on one you realize these are not your everyday "lawn mowers" but a real working piece of equipment. I really like the Kohler power plants, they just sound differrent, have plenty of power and are dependable. I really like the "tall tire" look of the GT14, 953 and 1054 models. These machines surprise us at times because of their capabilities. Hope you find one and enjoy it.

That's a good deal...

This is the view out my warehouse front door yesterday morning.

@Sparky is that one of those there suicide wires? I have one too…

Happy Birthday Terry!

If if you go, better bring some type of cooling. It’s bleeping hot! And you can’t drive your Wheel Horse around. Gotta walk… But it is an awesome show.

Happy Birthday Terry. Enjoy your day.

Happy Birthday Terry! I'll get a root beer float tomorrow to celebrate!

Yes, then flat washers can be used to make fine adjustments to the length. I've made several tubes from 3/4" pipe. I flattened the blower end, drilled a hole and bent the correct angle on the end. Cut to the correct length after the flag is made and installed. Also made several flags from 1/2" round bar and welded two plates one on in each side that sandwiched the lift lever in between. This design puts the force centered on the rod.

Contractor I watched used a long razor knife. Scored and broke over a rail clamped to sawhorses (a la sheetrock) for long straight cuts. He had a Milwaukee M12 (battery) Hackzall with a narrow metal-cutting blade for the details and curves so yes, some mess there but surprisingly little and he could plunge cut with it. He wore a N95 to avoid inhaling dust. He was using construction adhesive (in a battery-powered gun) to mount and between panels.

I overlooked the electric water heater. I'm liking your generator sizing even more. I think I would go with the 12kw.

Ain’t nothing fourteen rolls of masking tape and three rattle cans can’t fix Looks great!

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.

I think the problem lies, not in the spindle shaft or the bearings, but in the MACHINING of the housing itself. If I recall correctly, the older housing is machined DEEPER for the top-end bearing by 1/4" or so to accommodate the top seal. That is to say, the more recent housing which uses a 5/8" dia shaft is not milled as deep for the top bearing as a top seal is not used on this style. I'm suggesting that the NEW housing shown is for a shaft of 5/8" dia on top---not the 3/4 shaft. Here are two schematics... 05-42MS01 and 05-42MS05.. They ARE different. Note the difference in part numbers too... especially ITEM #24--

In 1984 I bought my Work Horse GT-1800 brand new to use it commercially to cut grass. I did so for 6-8 years while also rototilling customers gardens and plowing their driveways in the winter. Plus numerous other tasks throughout the year. One of my biggest wishes is I had put an hour meter on this tractor. As a heavy equipment operator I can attest how quickly hours on a machine can add up. I can confidently say that this tractor has a few thousand hours on it. I used it, A LOT! One thing that was beat into my head when I bought it was CHANGE THE OIL. And so I did A LOT! Probably too much if there’s such a thing? I remember when I would see my uncle (Wheel Horse owner and heavy equipment owner/operator) he would always ask me when was the last time I changed the oil? I still have my Work Horse and though I rarely use it anymore after I gave it a well deserved restoration, it still runs great! So I’m here to say yes I’m a fan of that model Briggs and Stratton engine and nobody will change my opinion on this. I was a kid when I bought it and I remember like it was yesterday the owner of the dealership saying that if I took care of it my kids would be driving it someday. Damn if he wasn’t right, and in a few years my granddaughter will drive it too!

Side door to my office... Hitchcock would be thrilled...