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I have recently extended my little pole barn (well away from any electricity) to provide firewood storage. A couple of weeks ago scored a nice 12v crane which I've used to lift firewood bags to a mezzanine store level. I used an old but good pickup battery & thought to press into service a couple of old car driving lamps to provide some winter lights. How to keep battery charged is an obvious problem. I have a little Yanmar as well as a Wheelhorse C121 plus 48"deck & a Wheelhorse A800 that I usea as a tug & general runabout. This has a Honda clone 11hp electric start engine that replaced the old 8hp Kohler with pull start (sacrilege, but Im well into my 70's & pull starts have lost their attraction!) None of these have much onboard generation capacity to charge an external largeish battery. So - a PTO driven car alternator seemed to be a plan. I had a Delco 10Si lying about & a 55Amp alternator from an old Lada Niva, both bench tested OK & the Niva seemed to be the better choice (mounting was easier & more robust). I used some 20mm bar with a couple of stop washers welded to fit the mid Attacha-matic of the Wheelhorse A800. Couple of bits of flat bar to suit the alternator mount welded outboard & the adjustment post replaced the floor footguard mounting bolt of the W/H. Fitted a small panel from sheet steel to hold the excitation switch & panel light, plus an Andersen connector to plug the slave battery into & job was done. Of course none of the several thousand vee belts I seem to have fitted so I am awaiting some suitable candidates to arrive, but in the mean time I cut a few elastic bands from old inner tubes to try it out - worked fine down in the garage on a virtually fully charged battery, but as soon as i tried it on a slightly lower one , the "belt" snapped with the meter showing 13.5v, so it looks like I need a proper belt to test in earnest. Quite an easy job to do really & instanly removeable via the Attacha-Matic & PTO yoke to remove belt.

National Bomb Pop Day pops up on the last Thursday of June each year, so this year it will be celebrated on June 26. With its iconic and immediately recognizable trio of colors — red, white, and blue, it was born at the outset of a period of patriotic frenzy in American history. What is a Bomb Pop, though? It’s a frozen confection that is shaped like a rocket and is tri-colored. Each color has a different flavor, with the original flavors being cherry, lime, and blue raspberry. Since the frozen treat is itself reminiscent of star-shaped fireworks, the name ‘Bomb Pop’ isn’t really a point to ponder. Because of the color theme, this frozen treat is now a popular favorite on Fourth of July celebrations, too, so why not kick-start the party by stocking up at your nearest convenience store? Or better yet, take the nostalgic route by chasing down an ice-cream truck and getting your tri-colored treats from there.

Lol Oh Balls... actually the square hood round fenders 1045 look is a fav. Easy on easy off for yard work. Who doesn’t like the C series hoods. Do a b hood one for Sylvia... I saw some tool box & fenders & seat springs at the BS cheap shoulda grabbed them.

The toolbox is not asymmetrical, but I was able to pull it off! I also took no video of this one. I figured it would be fun to kick it old school, pre-YouTube. The foot rests are on and it feels quite nice at the helm of my 1445 Automatic!

Outside of a different switch and a 12volt with key on to the coil wire the rest should be the same as you have. Or you can use the needed bits from this. Take out the clutch switch and ammeter

About six years ago John “Brrly” Campbell told me he had a 603 he would sell me if I could drive up to Toledo, Ohio and get it. i knew John from the time I first met him at the old Mentone Swap Meets we had in early 2000’s . I drive up with my trailer and John took me to a fabulous place his friend had where the 603 was stored! II put a 6 HP Kohler recoil start on the 603. It was a motor I had sitting for about eight years that I bought at the Portland, Indiana swap meet from Marshall Fyffe (IndyWH). A local resident heard I had this 603 and had to have it as it was a model his grandfather had . He showed my a picture with him on it as a child with his grandfather. He offered me a very good amount and I accepted but have since regretted the sale. Again, we can’t keep them all but the memories of people associated with a tractor are significant! John’s friend and his father were Wheel Horse Collectors and had some nice ones and a pretty large RJ contingent! John Campbell was the first to show me a Tombstone weight and weight bracket. He later led the effort to reproduce Tombstone brackets for collectors. John was an iron worker from Iowa. But he was a Wheel Horse guy through and through !

Some day, I’ll guess the topic based on your title!

Since your GT-2500 was magneto ignition and the Magnum is also the majority of the wiring will be the same. Your starter wire from the B&S will be connected directly to the Kohler starter. Your ignition and safety switches can be used as is, no change needed. The diagram shows a black wire leaving the "Kill Relay" and a green wire going to the Magneto on your B&S, this wire will be connected to the white (or Pink) wire from the Magnum engine will connect to it. Depending on the charging system of the Kohler some slight changes will be made. Post a picture of the front of the Kohler's fan shroud and we can tell you what needs to be done.

I can just hear Uncle Jim now… “Oh balls.”

My wife and kids would say someone took a picture of me in grumpy mode. ...I'm perfectly OK with that comparison! @Lane Ranger - not sure where you got that but I like it! If the show t-shirts are gonna be goofy, I nominate this picture to go on the next ones!

Solar would be ideal, but this shed is under trees (see below) & even the 10w solar charged LED I had on the side wouldn't keep charged in the autumn & winter (it's damp & grey here for lots of the year in Wales). I do have 4Kw of panels on a shed next to the house, but that has open skies.

Reminds Me of a Giere Mountaineer II Made in Ortonville, MN till 2006

I'd consider dropping a small solar panel charger on the roof / wall... used one for years on a boat hoist... worked like a charm. Harbor Freight has some very inexpensive ones...

Such wisdom is seldom observed in such concise, one might even say, curd-ish, clarity... @Pullstart keeps Dinkin' around with all these 60's 70's 's like he's old or something...

Put cultivar plow on 73 12hp and plowed out Mater Patch…..

Not because of the image, but because Miss Janie gave it to me from the @roadapples collection… It’s also super big because Mr. Jay was quite tall, so I can’t much wear it.

I used the KM 125 Uni Pro from “tractorseats.com”. Has the 7.5x8 bolt pattern needed. They also have the button switch available. Worked great on my 416H.

Continually planting that seed. Jada is babysitting often and occasionally watches kids here. It might be a bit wet today, but Putt Putt didn’t care!

2015 show shirt with 70's WH on it

This load I picked up the other day, was meant to mostly pass on to others. I did not mean to like this no name 14. I didn’t mean to want to keep it. Dangit! It runs great, and I think I can put it to good use. I sold the seat to Mark @Horsin'round at the big show. Well, now I need a seat. I got a cool one from @TonyToro Jr. at the show too. Let’s see now…

Three days at the show and hardly had a chance to get around but I did get some pictures! It was a very memorable and very appreciated show this year! Thank you to the Wheel Horse Collector’s Club and all the volunteers! 103 Photos posted so hang in there!

Morgan, the 14-8 got a bit of exercise today moving the pontoon around. Had to get it close enough to a hose bib so I could get earmuffs on the engine for the 'first of the season make sure the engine runs BEFORE we put it in the water' check. Originally planed to use Clyde, the C-195 for this, but he wasn't ready to wake up from hibernation yet. Put a battery charger on him for a bit.

Over this side of the pond they are just called Rocket Lollies. Different colours across a range of makers but the same starship shape.

Pull the shroud and see if the 2 extra wires from the stator are there for the breakerless ign. That's the only way I know of to tell for sure, The points plunger hole would have had a plug you remove to convert to points

Another source on the Lauson: https://www.tractordata.com/lawn-tractors/000/3/0/301-wheel-horse-603.html

YES, and it creates a higher COG that is also shifted to the rear right. I have a receiver hitch on the left side of the front frame where I need to add a weight box. This is the ideal location to help bring the COG back to center. But, with all that weight on the right side, I will always need to mow with the right side on the up side of the slope to prevent a tip over. Also need to learn not to mow under low hanging limbs that flip the catcher box up side down. And when dumping the box, remember to slow the Briggs blower before removing the top. And wear the ear muffs. Old Ed Dog is learning.

I can't believe @WHX?? hasn't said anything yet lol

I have used Facet Posi flow pumps for several years. made in USA. I use 4psi versions. I see no need for a light..you can here the pump clicking. Turn ignition switch to run When the sound changes the carb is full and you are ready to start. I use the I terminal on my K series that you do not have. You could use the Acc terminal. Would not pump while cranking but since the carb is full it will start ok.

Tuesday, we ran 2 miles. Wednesday, 1 mile. Today, 3. 6 miles total for the week, along with our regular rotation of deadlift, squat and bench press, and sides of free weights, cable workouts, planks, push-ups, sit-ups, etc. We’re working hard and feeling good! Yesterday’s mile, I even slowed down about 3/4 of the way through, and still bested last week’s new personal best of 6:16 by a second! My new mile beat is 6:15!

Fantastic pictures! Great to see you again!

"The Horn" was the highlight of every "little" that drove the E-141 that pulled the SL&WHN RR... they would keep that horn goin' and the neighbors loved it!!! Never a complaint... even the local would wave and light up their lights for the kids... That kid will be a next generation guy...

I continually tell myself why I can’t get rid of some. Sentiment, a single need or use, what have you. However, I got along fine before without them too. I have a feeling in the next few months to a year, I may get rid of some that I wish I didn’t.

Picked up another park bench at the auction. This is #3 and I need one more. I had to pay $7 for this one, but the slats are all good. Just needs sanded and paint. 95F, but I had to try the new Trac Vac from the Show. Worked great, but I have to remember to slow or stop the blower before taking the top off to dump the grass.

Deck shell top side primed and painted. Belt cover top side painted (bottom was done a few days ago).

I found a chunk of 1” thick aluminum, just right to bolt to the hydro. I need to trim an old too box to fit and it should fit ok. I have stirrups to remove the floor boards as well, and will trim the floorboard top mounting plate to hold the belt guard stable.

@Lane Ranger Excellent pics!!!

Close man. That's my second cousin twice removed.

@ebinmaine I know your referred to as Bear, but did someone happen to get a pic of you working in woods??

I can see the hole in the pic and it's eating the belt

Search furniture or appliance feet. Something like this https://www.ebay.com/itm/151665045569?_skw=rubber+furniture+feet&itmmeta=01JYQHVPGH0XWPA3ZPXDS73ME7&hash=item234ff0f041:g:DOIAAOSwZGRbWzA3&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA8FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1dmLkSH9SM6WgaDVGN3nV%2Fy9njSq1uUDpAmZTTLkBhWEBLnC6vYnKWVISPBCatLps8Px2BEhk6frFagN32ZyfSljA3MAjxJqxUo%2BJjXs2zVFAwGNPWS0scib5nSjg7iynl04sjvHv87geoOA1mgXM%2FoLMklhRzOqNioD9xH8ZzyJCvYMI4SQvTBusCjERQvsVv3pyvRdbo5%2BQh4LPO%2B8ioKXcKVR8VpoPVDLHRAVzwXb7XcdbIMxoSbtaESoOKtiOgPmVi9K7LFOdCDmxR6%2B%2Fz96HQSYedSmBw6lsDRuBoEow%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR67o7vH1ZQ

There was a brief run of magneto ignition engines from Kohler very close to the same time. My 1971 Bronco has magneto (or an early equivalent), with an ignition module and no points. The pic below shows the module. One wire supplies 12v to the trigger, the other goes directly to the spark plug. The separate trigger module and magnet inside the flywheel provides spark timing. What I am unsure on is when Kohler started this. I know Wheel Horse didn't use them after 1972 so far as I have seen. I wonder if the manual diagram snuck by with the changes due to the expected "new" ignition? EDIT: this would not explain the manual. If memory serves, the module on the Bronco still requires 12V to work, so the starter switch would be like regular coil ignition.

im not sure, its shredded, ill pull deck and safety guards off tomorrow and snap a pic. on the blue belt, prior, it was in 50 pieces all over the lawn

Always great to get gifts from Friends. I usually bring a strawberry rhubarb pie for Van ( @Wheel-N-It ) and @Jrblanke. I didn't know they were coming and didn't get one this time But Van brought me a jar of Strawberry Rhubarb jam. And @Lane Ranger I think was just getting rid of stuff so he handed me a " Vintage" 12V revolving light with the box ! I tried out the light on the 857 and it works!

Happy Birthday @MainelyWheelhorse, we are glad you were born.

I got a 417-A with a 42” deck for free and after some TLC it is up and running strong. Now I picked up a plow and snowblower. Does this hobby stop at some point?

I’ll take this opportunity to once again thank you for helping me look for that elusive PTO-66 !! And yes that award was like the Grammy in the Wheel Horse world 😂

I was original looking for a 1955 RJ that had smooth hood with cast steering wheel but what I found I didn't want or was not for sale. Wondering around the least barn A to Z had a 1967 model 867 that did not look too bad, and the engine ran! The mower deck could use a new shell, but I cut part of my lawn when we got home Saturday. The lights work and that was road tested during the Friday Night Cruise. The tires are original, and I did need to find a few parts before leaving the show like another battery box (Thanks Lane), a correct choke cable (Thanks Daves Parts World) a hood ornament and a new steering wheel center cap ....... and I know where to get a N.O.S. cap. I own a model 1067 and 1267 so I needed a model 867 to complete the set. Wild Bill Richmond, VA

"Darndest thing, one had a big chain hanging out of its mouth" (Burt Gummer, Tremors 2, AFTERSHOCKS) 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

For those not fortunate enough to have been at the Show... Turn up the volume on your phone or PC and then put this on loop for a few minutes! Ahooogha.mov

That horn was much less annoying to me than all of those loud pepper pot spark aresstor mufflers driving by all day!