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Next was the 1973 10/8 speed. This one is locked up tight! Pulled the shroud…not as nice as the C-81 . Really packed! Found some fur and whatnot was jammed between the starter gear and flywheel, she freed up once that was removed! This one will need more attention before a battery goes in it for sure. But not seized is a win for today

It was a decent show. Kinda clashes with the WHS in PA so hard to say when I’ll go again. Next year it’s probably the same weekend I think. Even with iffy weather it’s still good to just “hang with the guys”, bust chops etc… @wallfish

We went to this show yesterday but the threat of rain and the little bit of drizzle kept some people away. @Sparky grabbed a bunch more pics but I got a couple. This little steam train was pretty cool.

Had sometime to mess with the 2 rigs I hauled home on Friday. First was the C-81: Pulled the shroud, pretty clean and no mouse house. Disconnected the fuel line from the fuel pump (tank probably has nasty stuff). Checked the oil. Put a battery in it and a shot of carb cleaner in the carb throat and she fired off @ri702bill haven’t forgotten about you IMG_2834.mov

This show was a rain out Thur. and Fri., but the sun saved Saturday afternoon.

Mike got some better pics and the exhibitor sign explaining what this is. I scrambled to get a shot while he drove it by.

Just thinking back about my 1257, back when I helped my dad get it, back when he had his own place to work on stuff in his garage before moving in a smaller apartment building. I want to say it was the summer of 2009 when my dad got it. Then I took over it in the spring of 2016 when he moved in the building. He took it apart and cleaned it up then painted it before I got it, I put it back together and added/changed some things throughout the years. Definitely a big difference between then and now looking back at a couple old pictures. Next year I really want to make it to the Big Show as things keep coming up every year. I’d really like to meet some of you guys as I’ve learned quite a bit on the forum from everything that’s been posted on here. It’s the friendliest and best forum I’ve ever been on.

Trina and I and a friend went out to a medium sized hike yesterday. Approximately 6 miles. Elevation gain well over 1000 feet. Great calorie burning. Excellent woods hike. No real long distance views so it's not super popular with most folks. Big Rock Cave is a literal pile of giant rocks that form a few walkable and crawlable openings. Jungle gym!!

Changed out old yellow head light bulbs with LED's in Artie.

Guy at the BS had four of the old style mufflers for a real good price so Achto and I cleaned him out. Swapped out the strait out silver one for a down and out. Thought black looked better. First oil change as long as she's in.

About ho many tooth picks do you figure it would take to build one?

And this tiny little display. They were spinning it with an electric motor to show the mechanics of it but it wasn't running, the engine noise is my tractor IMG_0904.MOV

Never mind, I figured it out with a rubber mallet, it flew about four feet after the third whack.

Good call on that one as that's what you thought it might be. And it's something about those little 8s as it seems they all want to run

We had a little hiccup at the show, getting the kick start mechanism to work. It was free wheeling, drag starting the tractor became a no go once the belt got a little oil on it, so it once again was a Won’tstart.

No rides on the Steel Horse. And the three local shows Steam-O-Rama, Hershaul Park, and Fawn Grove are more like 4.1 miles from home.

National Waffle Iron Day is celebrated on June 29 every year as a way to celebrate the invention of this amazing device that allows millions of Americans to enjoy their breakfast. Waffle irons are found across homes in the United States and are used to make many varieties of waffles, ranging from the simple waffle to the fancier and more modern takes on this favorite breakfast food.

Having been born n raised right there local I've been to that show quite a few times. Always was pretty good for such a small town and financially challenged area. My mom still lives right there not a mile away.

Seat, rear pan, and gas tank removal. Twofold purpose, to install a rear rock shaft kit that I put together at the big show, had to paint a few parts before installing. Secondly to cure the fuel starvation issue that has been plaguing me since the second grass cutting of the season, gas tank had all kinds of dirt in it… The filter screen came off the valve and clogged the valve. When I went to drain the gas tank, gas only dripped out of the fuel line… I poured about a half pint of mineral spirits in it sloshed it around a bit and now it is currently evaporating any liquid that is left inside. I will then blow out the tank with compressed air. It also gave me a chance to clean up the topside of the transmission.

Well Dummy, maybe it's just empty! LOL Sounds MUCH better when there's some gas in the tank

Just Google... Oh no... don't do that.

Been busy puttering all day. A little o' this. Some o' that.... Trina's major project with her momma was to start getting firewood split and stacked.

It was the olden days. Saftey 3st and all.

You put your size 13 on the deck.

When Achto or I go look at one and it doesn't run or drive it's usually immediately a $100 tractor unless proven other wise. If it's a Kohler or even a Briggs and the piston goes up and down it's a plus. We know we can get it running in short order. Never fails to make me wonder why the seller wouldn't get it running to make it worth more $$. Ran when parked means nothing you guys know that. I guess some folks don't get that.

Tooth picks a couple of toilet paper tubes and some Elmer's Glue All!

The dark discolored areas are, or may have been, wet. All that buildup can be quite corrosive on the metal parts.... Maybe the mice had good taste and avoided green tractors??

It was full 600 miles ago, there’s no way it’s empty now! I have since found a cap seal/baffle so it doesn’t just fall out the top whilst bouncing about.

Thanks for sharing the pictures. Did you take a ride on the Steel Horse?

Again with the... oh wait... not visuals... audibles... and olfactory-ables... my ears... my nose...

In sledding yes. What most folks forget is to stop and look around once in a while. We're all about the HIKE. Too many people are all about the destination.

This starter was in a large box of parts I got from a member by Pony Express from the Big Show. I'm guess its for a vertical shaft engine! Ok experts out there, what does it fit? If someone needs/can use it, let me know.

Mcmaster-carr

@kpinnc I had an order for McMaster Carr to place. Found them there. Thanks for the size reference. I also ordered a couple different thicknesses of washers.

@DeltaNu1142 check FB Marketplace for implements/tractors. Along the coast and Bangor and higher seem to have more implements and tractors than Central Maine does. I only have my three because I lucked out/ word got out I was looking for Wheel Horse.

Over the past 50 years I have eaten at Waffle House at least 100+ times, never had their waffles though I'm an eggs, grits, bacon and hash browns guy although maple syrup does go great on bacon.

Thanks All, You've confirmed what I was thinking. I don't need a hulk hanging around the property reminding me it needs my attention. And certainly not a hard core collector. I'll pass.

As Sparky asked, a little more info on the engine model would help. Pictures would also help. May I suggest you use gas in a squirt bottle, carb clearer, or brake clean as a starting fluid. Diesel starting fluid is too explosive for the small engines and can damage them.

Somewhere I remember something about having ten thousands gap in the clutch to face area when disengaged. Might be a good starting point. I like running the engagement rod up trough the cam lever. Gives a little more throw and won't pop out of engagement as easy. If your clutch is covered with grease a good cleaning with brake clean helps too. Of course the older clutches have rivets and it is easy to tell wear. The bonded newer ones can be run longer or until the rod is out of adjustment.

I've got this thing about bats. Bat Conservation International / Ending Bat Extinctions Worldwide

Glad to have another join. I have both machines and they are both very capable. If you have any doubts regarding the slopes use weights and chains. I have some slopes and always have both on during the year. I might get some strange looks from those driving by but don't have to worry about sliding or getting stuck as the yard will lay wet at times. I agree with ebinmaine if you want to interchange with what you have already go with XI because they won't interchange with the 520H. I really like the 520H and it's my daily machine however it has some points of attention, the 9 pin connector, the onan engine and the fuse box (other electrical gremlins also). The XI also has similar areas so it would be a personal preference when it comes down to it.

Sometimes the way my ole factory downstairs makes the olfactory work overtime, mixed with the gut reactions… those dedaminal stinks really aren’t that terrible to live with…

Have to rename your trailer. " Ed's Buckets and Benches "

The bearings in the PTO shell and throwout can be lubed easiest if it is disassembled. Note, though that a good high-heat grease, applied VERY sparingly is the way to go. Grease that runs out of the bearing and onto the clutch surface will quickly ruin the clutch face.

If all it needs is a fuel line and battery then why didn't the seller spend a few bucks and make it more desirable? They all ran when parked two years ago. Is the transmission any good? Won't know the answer until it is running. Unless you have a burning desire to own a 250 I would resist the urge to get into this potential money pit.

I would stay away from one unless I had Pullstart's time & money . I mean they are a cool tractor but definitely a labor of love. This nice one came up for sale on MP & fairly local for a princely sum of 3500 but has a deck, tiller & blade. Definitely for hardcore collectors only. If it runs & drive a wouldn't part out. It would take alot of time to sell parts and would guess much would end up as scrap.

More leaf muck shoveling in the lake late this afternoon. Used Pack Rat, the Allis Chalmers B-110 to pull the cart full of leaf muck up to the woods.