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Aaa--nd We're back. Work has me on a screwed up schedule of 4 tens with rotating days off. Today was my scheduled day off & my body needed a break from dealing with the tree I had taken down, so I took today to get back to work on my tractor. Decals came in so I was able to move forward. The original shift pattern serial number decal was placed over these holes in the dash / gas tank stand. OK. The original decal stayed in place for 62 years, but usually decals do not last long if they are placed over holes. Water can get behind them and cause them to fall off. To ensure the new decal stays in place, I decided to make a bolt on plate to stick the decal to. A piece of sheet metal, a couple of bolts, a little welding and bam. One decal plate. Plate worked out great. With the arrival of the decals I was also able to install the throttle and choke cables. Had everything I needed to see if it would start. Turned the gas on, turned the switch on, pull the rope.. nothing, pull the rope again... nothing, repeat, repeat..... OK, figured out no spark. Disconnected the condenser, checked the points, .2 ohms to ground closed, they are good. Unplugged the kill wire, still no spark. Changed the condenser and I had spark. A couple more tugs on the rope and it fired up. Always a great feeling to hear a fresh rebuild fire up for the first time! A few more parts to throw at it and this job will be done,

Swapped the 9.5’s on narrow wheels for 10.5’s on deep/wide wheels on the 510-8speed

Lookin' good!!! But... can you fix the choke knob alignment? if @WHX?? ever rides it he'll fall off trying to read it...

National Zoo Lovers Day, celebrated on April 8 in the U.S. brings all the zoo animal enthusiasts together to celebrate this significant day! Do you know how many animals were saved by zoos from going extinct? Yes, zoos are more than just conservation sites for endangered species, they also provide educational, research, and entertainment purposes. We can trace the history of zoos back to 4000 B.C. If you love animals, then this holiday is just for you. Visit a zoo nearby to find out about your favorite animals; you can also ask to volunteer at a zoo!

I resemble that!

That looks fantastic, need to get some tri-ribs for the front now!

875 tunnel decal

There... fixed that ...

A zoo around here fer sure ...

If you do not already have a 2 stage pump, you will find that one will increase your speed. A 2 stage pump travels fast with no load but does slow down under a heavy load. Engine size matters, but not as much as you think. A 6.5 Predator on the right combo is very effective and almost unstoppable.

What does "EKOHC" mean anyway?

Just You wait... it's gonna be BEAUTIFUL... The BEST EVER... probably, maybe, sorta... Gonna need more curds, 10-15 more belt guards, maybe a couple executive orders...

Me 🐻 I like zoo.

February 15 is my spuds day here. Already consuming fresh seed potatoes. Still cold there. plant deeper and mark. IF its well drained. Cover with mulch and label. I do my best to label?date and always surprise myself occasionally. I have an impressive seed bank and I plant A Lot. Best of luck

Got the Work Horse out and hitched it to the wagon to do some yard work.

Hey guys. I always keep an eye on the local FB Marketplace and I saw a guy selling what looked to be an in good shape K321 Kohler 14 HP engine off of a wheel horse. I thought it could be used for spare parts / swapping parts for troubleshooting, or even to replace my K301 12HP on my 312-8 if it ever needs replaced. A few questions: What's a decent price for a working K321 engine? Not sure if the price he is asking is worthwhile or not How hard is it to swap a K301 and a K321 in a 312-8 tractor? Are they plug and play, or would there need to be modifications made? How do you start and stop an engine pulled from a tractor without a key, ignition, etc? How can i test it and play with it? Thanks guys!!

https://www.google.com/search?q=stretch+wire+covering&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS866US866&oq=stretch+wire+covering+&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRirAjIHCAMQIRirAjIHCAQQIRirAtIBCTExOTI3ajFqNKgCCLACAfEFChc9tjNhRvU&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#oshopproduct=gid:16911182459789499013,mid:576462678680080362,oid:11945260140200717221,iid:16034390776896538401,pvt:hg,pvo:3&oshop=apv&pvs=0 often refer to WIRE REROUTE , with cable wrap , these peel stick on , clean paint , or screw on as you go , letting you set up , improvement / correction to a trouble spot . imagine wiring in a cooler / not chafing spot ? shop around for best for you , pricing , availability . remember, a chronic problem is showing you the issue and the possible elimination of that problem , love those , make a change , pete

Goodyear, please. They are paying me a pension.

Oh heck yes... Northern Tool , surplus ... lots of places.

Bigger motor means more force. A 6.5 will push 22 tons. a 8 will do around 30. Motor size won't matter at all on cycle times.

Well, tomorrow is supposed to be sunny, so they are going in the ground. We'll see what we get.

I used 2 4 way flat trailer connectors with the long wires. I moved the connection to the other side of the tractor away from the battery acid fumes and muffler heat. I labeled the connectors C1 and CII and then for each circuit I wrote down what circuit went on what connector and what color wire. So if there was ever a problem with say the starter circuit I knew what connector and wire to check.

It tests your response to a switch marked "Test." You are being observed covertly.

While building the model landrover I decided I needed an air brush stand as I keep putting the thing down on the bench and spilling the paint. So I had a pop, using the brass base of an old lab instrument and some scraps of alloy and wood. One side holds the gun i use with a small colour cup, has to be stored like that as the cup juts out of the left side. The other side holds my gun with the standard paint jar on it.

Would it help to plow DOWN the driveway? 😂

Last set of metal weights I bought were for that Cub 106 I had. Paid 60. Plastic weights front and back on my 875.

Nearly twice that here ... asking price. Im not paying that. Same rules. Buy a HORSE. anything else is substandard. In my opinion Good luck!

You need to visit the jungle: https://a.co/d/7sKZ7It

In 1978 when I was a third grader I remember the teacher telling us that the whole world was switching to the metric system. 47 years later, still waiting for that to happen!! 🤣🤣

Hey, I don't make the tools, I just use them. Also I prefer to think of them as 10 and 13 mm-ish drive.

With a 3/8 and 1/2" drive ?

Had a day to home today. Set too the chores early and got a LOT done. We've had an increasingly large pile and boxes of cutoffs and scrap gathering up. This morning I decided to burn it all. Mid 30s temps. Perfect for making hot 🔥 Note the dog enjoying the heat and eventually stealing my chair!! After that I moved on to more organization in the new workshop space. First thing to hang was my maternal Grampa's scythe. I taught myself how to use that when I was a teen. Just for the halibut. I then mounted a beautiful pair. Of horns. Long horn cattle horns to be precise. Many thanks to @Docwheelhorse for giving them to me. The rest of the afternoon I spent hanging pegs and tools. Several hours of moving swapping picking up and putting down. Also got my rolling tool boxes in the new space.

Didn't waist any time diggin' into this diamond in the ruff, like where it's going so far.

My all time favorite "weight" I ever ran across. This ball and plate weighed close to 120LBS!! There were 2 of these plates on the opposite side and they were about 60 lbs. apiece. I ended up using them on HHHOOOWWWAAARRRDDD!!!

Got a break in the monsoon this afternoon, so I hooked the roller to the 310-8 for a couple hours of seat time. I should have used the heated cab 520...it was a cold ride. The new Carlisle Turfs worked great.

Not always.

That is what I had to do without the added weight. Plow Down, drive back up with blade elevated, Plow Down, repeat.

Yep, Carlisle’s

Understood. I can see the rationale for the extra cost--lots of extra info needed to be effective and a correspondingly small market. Yesterday I assumed all the on-duty constabulary were involved at the crash site and not paying attention to the increased traffic on the “alternate” route.

@WHX?? Figured out how to paint the white lettering on the throttle knob. Can do yours if you wish.

Stine's is awesome. Their hours can be troublesome sometimes, but the lady at the parts counter seems to know everything WH/Toro/Kohler/Briggs that has happened since 1938.

The second nuclear power plant I worked at was built during the Carter Administration and he was a staunch advocate for conversion to metrics. About half of our instrumentation read in metric units and half was good old English standard units. All of the metric gauges had conversion charts next to them so we could record accurate useable readings. Metric conversions are so much simpler than English but as the title said, We are somewhat resistant to change.

Agreed. Still worth money but not like a really Wheelhorse set.

Make sure your steering block isn't cracked. Every tractor I've had that has done this has had a broken or cracked block.

Go to the Hillman cabinets and buy an assortment of 3/4" round shim washers and put in as many as needed to push the fan gear forward toward the pinion.

Maybe Kevin should consider rounding up the 10MM sockets he has left and store them in an old Band Aid tin....

@SylvanLakeWH good gold mine , correction reference , there are 6 , simple mods right here , that make a world of difference , very easy to tweak a sloppy spot , also regular lighter duty heim joints are good for levers , heavier type / style are better for front end axel change out , adapted as i went , first photo , washer fill for sloppy PTO LEVER , solid smooth , heim joint on pto lever end , just a die nut rethread , over original threading , lower spring added , to vibrating swing arm area , stops sloppy noise , note pto lever snug fit to, side of consol . those lubricated washers did that , note battery tender plug in / in plane site ? also note battery ground cable to corner of engine frame ? very rarely leave any sloppy , opportunistic spot , uncorrected , pete

Now available: 113443 steering shaft tubes ! Correct in appearance but 10 x stronger than OEM or 3d printed reproductions. They fit , function, and appear just like original. Price is $30.00 plus shipping, continental US only. Please do not comment here. If interested, send me a private message or call/ Text during normal business hours.

After much fighting, I managed to get the roll pin out, but the shaft steadfastly refused to budge. As the centre cap was missing from the wheel, that gave me the idea of pushing it out in a press.... Drill through the plastic in the centre of the wheel, put in the press, supporting the boss from underneath and press out using a drift. There is no way it would have come out with any other method save for drilling out as The Tuul Crib describes. Using a puller is likely to damage the underside of the boss.