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wired the back lights on Artie, still need to put the hood together and install. Decals from Redo need placed on side covers I will probably build the loader next winter.

Today I got my Work Horse ready for the Big Show!

Since its official establishment, June 14, 1775 — more than a year before the Declaration of Independence — the U.S. Army has played a vital role in the growth and development of the American nation. Drawing on both long-standing militia traditions and recently introduced professional standards, it won the new republic's independence in an arduous eight-year struggle against Great Britain. At times, the Army provided the lone symbol of nationhood around which patriots rallied. The United States will celebrate the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday on Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Washington, DC, to honor the sacrifices, achievements, and true spirit of America’s warriors. This historic all-day celebration will include a festival on the National Mall, a parade running along Constitution Avenue, a concert at the Ellipse, and fireworks. The Army Birthday Festival will begin at 11 a.m. at the National Mall, Washington, D.C. The festival will provide opportunities to interact with Soldiers, Army Astronauts, NFL representatives and Medal of Honor recipients, and to watch military demonstrations, explore equipment displays, participate in a cake cutting ceremony and take part in a variety of activities. The Army Birthday Parade will celebrate the Army’s history and will feature Army equipment, flyovers and 6,600 Soldiers in uniforms from the past and the present. The parade’s best viewing area will be south of Constitution Avenue. The day will end with an enlistment and re-enlistment ceremony, a parachute demonstration by the Golden Knights and a fireworks display. JUNE 14, 1775 Establishment of the Continental Army On June 14, 1775, the Continental Congress passed the following resolution: Resolved, That six companies of expert riflemen [sic], be immediately raised in Pennsylvania, two in Maryland, and two in Virginia; … [and] that each company, as soon as completed [sic], shall march and join the army near Boston, to be there employed as light infantry, under the command of the chief Officer in that army. With this resolution, the Continental Congress adopted the New England Army of Observation, making it a “continental” army — a united colonial fighting force — that could represent all 13 colonies with the addition of the troops from the three middle colonies. The Continental Army thus became America's first national institution. June 15, 1775 Selection of George Washington as Commander in Chief The next step was to select a commander in chief. George Washington of Virginia was the favored choice because of his celebrated military record and the hope that a leader from Virginia could further unite the colonies. Congress unanimously voted on the measure, and the next day presented Washington his commission.

Our 312-H was a bear to steer. The smaller-statured operators in the family complained effectively so, to address the issue, we: thanked @ri702bill for milling the bottoms of the axles at the spindle holes to make them flat and shorten them to compensate for... spindle thrust bearing bearings like on the later 520’s while doing this we discovered that the arm on one of the spindles was bent so we re-aligned it then installed adjustable tie rods to tweak the toe-in checked and lubed all the steering mechanism (if there hadn’t already been a flange bearing at the forward end of the lower steering shaft, I’d have added one) It now steers and tracks very nicely according to all users!

My 416-H steered fairly hard and aways felt like it was fighting me to stay straight. Then I checked and adjusted the toe-in. I found that a 1/8" toe-in can make all the difference. Just a thought.

When you get things apart maybe you'll find the upper steering shaft bearing is the issue instead of the lower linkage.

Get ready to greet old friends and make some new ones Wednesday. We will gather at the breakfast bar area of the Quality Inn, 1435 Doron Drive (Exit 20 from I-81) around 6:00pm, Wednesday, June 18 to swap stories and eat some vittles of your choosin'. This eliminates the need to unhook trailers, figure out who has an extra seat for a ride to the restaurant, and we can stay as long as we wish. The majority seem to be most enthusiastic about the meet and greet with a meal being a secondary consideration. Meals can be ordered for delivery. I have a small list of places you may want to check out or you can Door Dash, Uber Eats, or brown bag as you wish. Little Vince's has a good variety on the menu and they deliver, there is a $ 3.00 delivery fee. https://www.littlevincespizza.com/order CM Pigout was suggested by @wallfish, Not sure if they do individual orders or not. https://www.cmpigoutcatering.com/menu.html Italian Village has to-go meals, they deliver though there was no fee disclosed https://order.toasttab.com/online/italian-village Hickory Ridge has to-go meals but doesn't list a delivery service. https://order.toasttab.com/online/hickory-ridge-restaurant-chambersburg#!/ So far @squonk, @rjg854, @Pullstart, @clueless, @Handy Don, @wallfish, @stevebo, @fast88pu, @Horse Newbie, @whtractors24, @evanloock, @adsm08, @hcminis, and @953 nut have responded. @sqrlgtr has requested a doggie bag be brought to the show for him on Thursday, we'll have to see what we can do. There is always room for more, how bout it @Jrblanke, @Wheel-N-It, @857 horse and any others who would like to come. Looking forward to seeing everyone. Have a safe trip.

So youre suggesting Karl drive his 416-8 into a brick wall??

My 414-8 with the 42” RD I recently cleaned up. If it stops raining here someday I’ll give a try

Maybe Yep if I have any $$$ left after I pay for everything I've already traded/bought off the These Wheel Horse bandits on here . Thanks.

There is a shim pack on the lower steering shaft between the fan gear and the lower steering block. The shim pack thickness sets the tooth engagement depth. Perhaps it is setting the engagement deeper than the other?? One way to "see" the engagement is to coat 4 or 5 of the fan gear teeth with fresh grease and turn the wheel to run it thru to the other side. Do both tractors. Do the squished out grease patterns look the same?? One deeper than the other??

Finished loading for the Show then cleaned the barn while all the buckets are on the trailer. Now relaximng and watching my neighbor work his corn.

Today I marked out and cut the slots for the throttle and choke on the upper dash of the C-141. I have one side pretty close to done. But I still need to tweak the other side. I also ran the choke to the engine which still needs to be tweaked as well.

Some of us are on the lookout for cool ideas. Some of us are glad for the chance to witness and appreciate the talent and artistry that goes into making cool stuff. Some of us just like shiny objects! What caught my eye was the hydraulic drive motors on the rear and the realization (having never heard of or seen a CADtrac before) that it was likely 4WD and articulated.

Yes, I would encourage everyone to tip the breakfast attendant on Thursday morning.

Yes Chris it's you! Yes. And if you want a good breakfast, Right down 81 on Rt. 30 is the Sunrise Diner (formerly Chambersburg Family Diner) 1110 Lincoln Way or right across the street is the Trojan Diner 1121 Lincoln Way. @rjg854 and I both eat at these places and they are excellent!

Thank you @953 nut for herding us ducklings! Let’s make sure to treat the hotel courteously as they’ll likely need to have staff make sure the breakfast area is tidied up for the next morning.

@sqrlgtr has requested a doggie bag be brought to the show for him on Thursday, we'll have to see what we can do. Just thought I would throw this out there. NO known allergies' so pretty flexible on Doggy bag...

Every year National Strawberry Shortcake Day is celebrated on June 14 at the peak of the strawberry season. Strawberries are found all year round nowadays but this wasn’t always the case. Previously, it was only harvested in the summer months. Even now, the strawberries that come in the summer months are juicier and tastier. Strawberries are eaten in all sorts of ways during this time by slicing, dicing, mixing, and cutting them and, at times, using them to make something flavorful like strawberry shortcake. Besides National Strawberry Shortcake Day, this lip-smacking sweet dessert is also popularly enjoyed on July 4 — Independence Day.

The 300 400, and 500 series 8 speed tractors used the standard cable with the short clevis,. The long clevis is for Eaton Hydros and uses the same cable.

Did some organizing in the barn since it getting a bit too crazy down there just with parts and implements and just stuff everywhere. Did some weeding in the garden and some rototilling with the C-145. Then moved ALOT of stuff out of the way to get the 3 point cultivator hooked up ti grandpas 8n since we sold it and it’s just much easier loading something like that onto a trailer with it hooked up to the tractor. Then organized and went through all the stuff we took out and now have some more room in the barn so it’s not jammed packed.

Soak overnight in kerosene, then hold a lit match under it in the morning - PRESTO, stain gone.

I'm watching the Army 250 Parade on Fox News currently, you might want to try finding it on other networks if you can.

If you can successfully start/run using the jumpers from battery to switch, that leaves two possible sources of the problem: 1. the switch itself is no good. Get out your test meter and confirm that conductivity/non-conductivity is correct among the various terminals (this varies by switch model so you need your wiring diagram in the user manual). 2. There is no power getting to the switch. Start at the B connection on the switch and work backwards toward the regulator and the engine looking for (and resolving) any bad connections. You’ll likely encounter a fuse along the way--be sure it’s good and its socket is clean.

Looks like rodent food

I will not be attending, only wishing I could, unfortunately. It's just not feasible on a work night. If enough people would be amenable to the extra travel time I may be willing to host a cook-out for next year though.

This one seems to go straight, but will definitely check to see if I can adjust the toe a little.

My reputation precedes me

Oh yeah, there is plenty of interest! We like to see fabrication. A little or a lot, it makes us all grin!

I recall it being announced on Saturday last year, though I’ve no idea when it was decided.

Van will be down there with his girlfriend and he's staying out in Gettysburg at the same hotel me and my father are at, and I can ask about James. Maybe someone can check with Howard

Yup. But that one doesn't go with me. When these 4 are empty is means I'm down to 10 gallons and it's time to go to the no booze station to stock back up. Nestled like this they can't tip.

The narrow Jerry cans, I think, would tend to tip over in the bed of your truck unless somehow supported. The thing I do like about the Eagle can is it wide, round base, no tipping.

Do it.... the show is a great time! Tony

Yes Sir.

I have one of those welders from HF. I welded a patch in my truck frame, wasnt pretty. I got in touch with a friend that welds for a living, and has welded for me before. Said $20.He is good and cheap, plus owes me a favor or two which helps.

@nylyon @Sparky Now why on earth couldn’t they just have the numbers in the correct order instead of reversing them? Whose brilliant idea was that? I’m pretty sure Wheel Horse wasn’t the only company to do that?

1985 308-8 Clean... runs good, good battery, swapped on rot free 16" fronts and 23" rears. 36" deck...not silent but still very useable. Have original solid red hood and will include it. I just got a good deal on an 1848 and will pass on a deal to somebody that wants a 308. $350... no dicker sticker... Hauled to show free or pickup in Andover CT 06232 Thanks Tony SOME PICS ARE OF TRACTOR WITH THE OLD SMALLER 15" / 22" tires. It has the 16" / 23" now

My Raider came with 4" wide front wheels. The C's and later 300 and 400 had 5 3/8" wide front wheels..

Another option would be Doug Fir. Strong and very rot resistant.

Just an FYI that this will not fit in front of an 854’s unique, one-inch-longer hood without modifying the support frame

Probably next week at the show.

Doing a Full Service after Mowing today. beginning with an Oilchange, after that i cleaned the Carb and Air filter, followed by removing the Deck, cleanout the Deck from last few weeks gunk. at Least sharpened the Blades and give her a complete Regreasing. To stressless remove the Deck i use an Hoist i have mounted in 4 meters height at my Shed. @Ed Kennell did you Spot your Sign?? With that Hoist i can lift the Deck in a comfortable height to work on it. The Rubberband on the left prevents the deck from swinging away while working. Cleaning is done and there is still red paint visible under the gunk. Ok this 2 10 liter Buckets of grass gunk told me - maybe next time earlier doing a Cleanup. Yap i see it too, it needs a new belt because of several cracks. Belt order is placed. i also need 2 of the Deckbelts but i somewhere noticed what Size they must have... - my Problem is now : .... i forgot where i put the note😎 dang ready for the next Task !

The grandparents have been keeping me quite busy lately. Mrs. P was out of town for work M-W this week and I was supposed to be doing a last shop push to get Big Show ready. One grandpa had open heart surgery this week, and I visited in the hospital a bit with him. He likes tractors and hot rods. We had lots to talk about. Another grandpa had a RR wheel bearing and axle seal go bad on his truck. That became a fiasco, when we found the tone ring for the ABS to be torn up inside the axle tube as well. The third grandpa, had the latch on his trailer break. Before I could get there to inspect, he had removed the latch assembly with the hot wrench. I cleaned up some of the tongue, and got to work with the ole’ buzz box and some 6011 rod. It’s been 20 years or so since I stick welded. It was a chore, but became more fun as I went. I returned home with a full belly and some big C-clamps!

Somebody good a photoshopping should take that picture and put Ward and June Cleaver on it!

Springfield 25 The 1965 & newer models had a steering wheel. The earlier models had more of a tiller steering.