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I have a collection of old local newspapers. Anyone remember newspapers? Here is the paper from the morning after. Information didn't move as quickly then as it does now. The estimated 350 casualties was way off. 2,400 people lost their lives from the attack.

Older picture before the upper dash and lower shift plate refurbish. Enjoying the 420 worker.

Spent another Saturday at the office:

The 61 foot rest were added at some point and are not original to the tractor. Only painted rims & seat. Rest of tractor was wiped down with boiled linseed oil for preservation.

This is the second time I owned this 1056. I rebought it this fall for parts. Have it running pretty well know. So I thought make my plow tractor. The only thing is cannot get it to idle down. I likes to run high even when the engine is hot. You may be asking why the tabs on the hood. The P/O used to push up on steering wheel to open the hood in stead of fixing the set collar on the steering wheel shaft. So I am looking for a whole console. It can be eater two spoke or three. Thanks for looking. I do not know the total length from the gear nub to the top of the steering wheel. Hope you enjoy the picks.

Just had to share this with you guys. This is unreal !!

Got her all decorated and out of the garage. This thing drinks a gallon of water every day!

You can just skip the plug and crimp on 1/4 female spades & tie wrap up securely. I prefer full insulated ones for this method. While yer at it secure up that dangly fuel line ... don't want that getting snagged on something ...

Absolutely agreed

You guys got any brains you keep it that way.

Yeah, but where's the satisfaction!

My offer to run the trencher for it still stands. $0 They rent the same one at Home Depot and it's only $125 for 4 hours. It will take you longer to pick it up and bring it back to the store than it will to cut that trench. Maybe 10 minutes for that short run

You can rent cheap a trench digger from Home Depot

Started digging the trench from house to shed for power. Typical of me…I waited to long and now I’m fighting with a couple inches of frozen ground. Having to pick-axe my way thru the top layer, then shovel it out.

The fact that the attack took place on a Sunday morning saved the lives of countless lives. The total crew complement of the ships at Pearl Harbor numbered over 38,000 but the majority of the crew members were ashore for the weekend. The USS Arizona remains not just a sunken battleship but a sacred resting place for its crew, embodying a poignant symbol of sacrifice. Of the 334 crewmembers who survived the catastrophic sinking on December 7, 1941, a heartfelt number have chosen a unique and deeply personal return to their shipmates upon their passing—being interred within the USS Arizona itself. The actual interment sees the urns of the deceased carefully placed in the well of Barbette No. 4. It is here, within the heart of the ship, that these brave souls find their final resting place—forever part of the USS Arizona, forever anchored in the memory of those who understand the weight of their legacy. The interment process for an USS Arizona survivor is a solemn and dignified event, held at the USS Arizona Memorial. This service reaches deep into the hearts of families and attendees, encompassing: A committal service to formally receive the remains. A rifle salute that echoes the honor and respect of military tradition. The haunting notes of TAPS, played to mourn and honor the fallen. A flag presentation ceremony, where the American flag is solemnly folded and presented, symbolizing gratitude and remembrance from a grateful nation. A plaque presentation that commemorates the survivor's life and service, permanently marking their contribution and sacrifice.

So, I had an oppornumity to do a little Wheel Horse Stuff the past couple days. I took the Snowblade off of 1 of my 2 Blade setups because some "genious", in their Ifinite wisdom Or Actual Lack there of, decided to just keep on keepin' on with the blade. They Kept on Keepin' on to the point of nearly rendering this part useless ... (see pics) Some peeps can't be told nothin' This is an Example of not only Beating a Dead Horse but alo drggaing the parts around... ... Fortunately, We have a household waste disposal site here & they have a "Re-Store" which you can take chemicals for your use & it includes paint & spray paint. Unfortunately, the can of red that i had was nearly empty & Not spraying very well. So I coated the Parts that will see the most abuse & rust. This is a Temporary paint job as Next year I will Blast this down all the wa to the metal & do the POR 15 treatment.... things are rough & tight right now so going with what I have on hand. This Blade has a Good Scraper with it & as soon as I finish painting It will be going back together .

Terrible tragedy and waste of life. The horror of the attack is shocking even now. The date will forever live in infamy. God bless America xxxxx

had my dr sign me off yesterday , very happy to see my hip progress, resume driving , late next week ,start therapy soon , really listening to my body , sleep , activity , hydration wise , my regular daily naps are a knock out , initial sense , getting tired , and react to it . dr , vital for body normality , my sleeps are like a knock out ,drinking a lot of water , recently had my first shower , hip scar is clean / clear , scabbing is very minimal . dr emphasised too many people fight recovery with a macho / tough attitude , that also does not help you out mentally or physically . also my home therapy people are spot on , lots of back / forth , on every detail , the exchange is terrific , already have my hospital therapy set up , thru dr office , next week , walking stairs , outside , ATRINITY home care , dr is so satisfied with it , making it a regular part of all of his work . kicking my own butt , pete

It's just like 9/11. We must be reminded frequently or some of us will forget how easy it was to be snuck up on.

I finally got some balls! These are miniature hoobie doobie balls. 1/8" diamuhmetererer. They're for the Kohler carb choke shafts.

I agree, but Mrs. Sylvan has told me for years I ain't got no brains... No FB either...

More important to save lumbar discs L4.5 than have "satisfaction "...

The hub does look tight to the trans case anyway. Move the hub out on the axle a little bit so no spacer or grinding is necessary

Find a K91. Is the tractor not worth keeping it somewhat original? You would definitely be raising the hood with K181 and might not have enough room for the shifter to work properly without bending it. When a hood is raised on a Suburban, it also needs to move back towards the driver due to the steering shaft angle. Some minor modification to mount the hood to the hood stand with some brackets is needed as is with the front. The hood sits only about 3/4" above the spark plug on a K91. The little HF predator engines fit in there but I think it looks funny with a modern engine on an old tractor. A Teccy H60 is the same size as a H55 which would also fit in there.

You might be able to slip the wheel hub out 1/4 inch on that side. I’ve done that before with no issues. I had a machine that the hub made contact with the tranny, so I moved it out a bit. In so far as a C121 hydro, I don’t have one with a brake. All of my Sundstrands are hydrogear.

@SylvanLakeWH , @JCM @Ed Kennell , others , champion sleeper , just got up , after a short yard walk , and starting tractors , once you give in to , the pass out zone , you are hooked . best thing ever , also responding to other areas with gel cooling pads , great siting with a firm foam pad and cooling on hip area , dr said it would probably show up , just another recovery stage . been using aveeno skin cream , on legs , the post op preventive care , was iodine intensive , to prevent anything , looks like a hot pizza nite , or shrimp alfredo , pass out , pete

milky tranny oil suggests either condensation inside or a bad shift handle boot and rain water getting in? Suggest you flush the tranny once first before you put in new oil - use kerosene or deisel for flush if its a gear tranny

Front plate guard bracket and start solenoid assembly ready to install. Guard bracket and start solenoid bolted to front plate. Front plate guard bracket and start solenoid installed.

Your grader blade would mount to the rear axle bracket that a dozer blade (snow plow) would be attached. They are a popular attachment and should bring $ 250 +/- depending on how eager the buyer is. Here is the manual.

Ahhh my bad ...first pic... Those are @dclarke 's creations. Electric turn and deflector actuators. A popular and VERY handy mod. Wished I had it on the deuce. He did a bang up job on them. The turn motor is a car power seat motor or power window operator I forget. The deflector is just a linear actuator. both wired to switches in the cab.

I am using single insulated female spades a lot. easier to check than trying to back probe the multiplugs

It was a local store called Parts City, they just have a couple other stores in the area. The sale seems to have been a manufacturer sponsored event and they are the only store in town that sells WIX filters.

A very young inexperienced racer, high center of gravity, huge engine, We want a video of this one!

Forget the “organizing”. We want to hear about some “working”

Even being blurry, you can still see those smiles! Best of times!

Drove it The kids had a blast, and well I did too.

Barking up the wrong tree here Junior ... pun intended ... Haven't had one since 1932 when Christmas got commercialized.

The dealers are sent oil filters in "sell packs". Basically its a large box with 12 filters in it, with dividers, and they are not packaged individually within the pack. It is rare to find individally packaged filters in a dealership parts department. The only oil filters my place keeps in the individual packs is three FL-1A oil filters because I buy two a year for my own vehicles and we have a cooler flusher that uses it. That filter is otherwise obsolete. Anything we sell more than 12 in a year we keep in sell packs.

I change the oil in my C160 transmission every year. I do it right after the show. I'm going to cut the filter I take off and compare it to the pictures I took of one cut open years ago. Then at some point I will do the same with this new one.

Now there’s an expression not often heard these days.

But, you got 2 more holes for the oil to pass through. (Yeah, shrinkflation also made them smaller too.) LOL

Not me Bob but he sure was a electronics guru. Like where he took the cheapy HF battery tender and made it a real one. I could learn a few things from that guy. I really love that RR autopsy. Like when one was a kid to take things apart just to see how they worked. But dad it was already broke... Then there was his humor...

I have been tinkering on these old tractors over 25 years, and I learn new stuff from @cleat on every thread he puts up!

Had to drag a few out today for some much needed run time. They’re dusty, but will all get a bath come spring!

Store got bought out years ago. When I was there, we had 4 guys counting me that knew the nuts and bolts of the Automotive, Industrial and Farm trade. Today the store is managed by a girl who knows how to look up stuff on the computer and manage inventory. Her Mother in Law works there mainly keeping the shelves stocked, price labels up to date (PITA), Another girl (20's something) works on the counter. Maybe be some kind of relative / friend. Who knows? Boyfriend works on the counter too and probably knows the most but can be snarky. Another guy who owned a rival store that got bought out is there but he had some kind of health issue years ago and isn't as sharp as he used to be. And then there's Art. Art was a delivery driver in my day and well Art is Art. I always tell him "When you need a part, call Art and get the right part from the start!" He's another key pusher and kinda slow I use Napa because I "used to know their product" I have NAPA Pro-link so I can look up stuff and check availability from home or my phone. The other 4 parts stores around here are the same or worse. And I'm not buying the "Wix couldn't keep up demand" line. I'm sure somebody outbid Wix to Napa corporate and it's all about the Franklins. That 1410 cost me close to $20 a couple of years ago and now it's $14. Wix has plants all over the world making filters. I'm sure whoever is supplying them now does the same. Those 2 filters I mentioned in your ATV thread one was made in Vietnam the other in China. Could be multiple suppliers involved.

We’re in uncharted territory at this point, it seems. I’m about to order another carb from isavetractors to replenish stock in anticipation of installing the one I had on hand that was manufactured in, I think, Taiwan? These proposed tariffs will necessitate domestic manufacturing improvements, it seems, but I sure hope the transition is doable. If not? Oh well. It’s a huge question. It’s sad to see a domestic outfit producing that low quality product. Disheartening. I remember when…

Did you ask yer counter boys if the Balwin thing is true? Sure doesn't look like the same filters or they went thru the same stamping dies.