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Was doing some oil changes today and was getting frustrated trying to read the new oil on the dip stick. I'm sure that others have had this issue as well so I thought that I would share my cure for this. First off a picture of what I am talking about. The picture below shows the dip stick right after I pulled it out of the engine. Hard to see but yes there is oil on it. The solution that I came up with was to sand blast the end of the dip stick. This made the oil level very easy to see. Next question, would this still improve things after the dip stick has been saturated in oil ??? The answer is, YES. Even after the dip stick has been saturated it is still easier to read. Hope this may be of some value to those of you out there.

I picked up a box of late 1960’s and early 1970’s PM at Zagray yesterday. I like to read the old adds and articles. One article was on the ‘new’ Eaton Hydrostatic Transmission and mentions the WH Charger 7, and other non WH models. Thought you might find it interesting….the article is in the attached pics.

If that’s the case their looking at me and saying “not worth restoring this one”

You guys ever wonder if in another universe its the other way around and the wheelhorses talk on a forum about their humans?

C-121 hauling weeds with the tub cart

Not a twin but this is where I put mine holes already there!

On National Fortune Cookie Day, celebrated on July 20, we picture you enjoying a crunchy, sweet delicacy! Every year, Americans commemorate the cookie that is a staple of Chinese take-out. These crisp, folded biscuits have a buttery flavor to them. When you open them, you’ll discover a piece of paper with a message nestled inside. The phrase will range from profound wisdom to hard puzzles to basic common sense. Some fortunes incorporate quotations from well-known thinkers. Every year, about three billion fortune cookies are created and consumed by ecstatic admirers. It’s time for everyone to enjoy this great occasion, National Fortune Cookie Day!

What's wrong with all of this?

My unrestored tractors are probably sitting around wondering, "When is it going to my turn to look new again ??"

Good for yard art - or at least for parts!

If there is, that's probably where the missing 10mm sockets are.

Assembled park bench #3 and #4. I have bought 3 of these benches at the auction for $5 & 7 and the cast iron black one was a gift from @Dan 312-8. Thanks again Dan, I was able to straighten and hold the shape of the old slats be making a center rib. Hope it meets your approval. I've been working on these old park benches for 5-6 weeks. Now I can get back to work on the 314A gift project from @c-series don. I need a few more bolts to finish bolting the center rib to straighten the slats on this green one.

It seems that “Political Correctness” has overtaken the fortune cookie industry. Fortune cookies don't contain actual "fortunes" anymore , they have been replaced with generic “uplifting messages.” While they used to feature more traditional, sometimes predictive, fortunes, they now often contain sayings, lucky numbers, or general statements, yuck. According to the cookie makers this shift is due to a combination of factors, including a desire to avoid potentially offensive or controversial messages, a focus on positive, edifying, relatable content, I for one miss the predictions of great wealth and conquest.

Have since replaced the fuse holder with a weather tight one, as recommended by members here. Bob

Never had a need for a 10mm socket on a Wheel Horse but @ebinmaine is onto something with the tape measures, I suspect they are being held in suspended animation by a sinister diabolical force that hates accuracy.

If all else fails. lay the dipstick on a paper towel or toilet paper to see where the wet spot ends.

Not a thing if you have plenty of time, money, storage space, and an understanding supervisor.

Mine call me "swamp fresh"...

Not me. I hadn't used one in sooooo long..... Tape measures now....... Some other alternate universe there's a damn tape measure everywhere I need one.

Although there's plenty things that need done around the house, I chose to clean up the tractors instead. Wash & wax all 3 along with a few cold beers & a cigar. What a perfect way to spend the afternoon.

Have a Great Day Jay

That is the key...

Thanks for the Birthday wishes. I'm still not able to do much but did get out for a bit to go to an estate sale.

Power washed the tractor off to make disassembly less messy. Then changed the rear wheels to see how they fit pretty positive I am going with the BKT 315 TR's And rear view with the old rims and tires.

Take off the "shine " and let the oil mark it's own shine.

Trina and her momma have been pulling zucchini, yellow and green.

A Haiku... A fortune cookie "You will find that a Wheel Horse gives lasting pleasure"

Happy birthday Jay!

While the water is off, I would install shutoffs at the shower so you can have water while working on the shower. Most shower valves have an anti scald device that needs to be adjusted for hotter water.

I mean it was just in my heart to save It from that field!! Who wouldn’t??!! And for a $100!!

My '47 sedan delivery has wood framing to attach the inside wall paneling to. The back door jamb is wood (and wrapped in metal) that the hinges attach to. The floor was plywood. It's definitely not a Woodie but still has wood components. I heard a joke about a Woodie some time ago. A fellow bought a new one and some later the dealer asked what he thought of his new vehicle. The owner said "It sure looked better before I removed it from the wooden shipping crate."

I feel your pain! I live 7 miles from town. I keep a fair supply of pvc,shark bites etc plumbing fitting. But, the universe has an unwritten rule that all plumbing projects must take a minimum of three trips to town for parts and those trips must go to multiple stores because everyone just sold their last fitting you need.

I hope they didn't say it ran when parked, as we know where it stopped.

Just got back from picking up what appears to be a '68 Electro 12 from the data tag. PO had over 20 Cub Cadets so I guess he figured this didn't belong!

While 953nut was busy writing about Mac & Cheese, the grandkids' and I enjoyed the first watermelon from the garden. I friend of my wife taught us to pick them when the little squiggle vine next to the main stem turn brown. perfect. The taste of a field ripened melons vs a store one that is picked early and shipped is wonderful! We ate about half of it. I now what I'm have after supper this evening. P.S. @953 nut August 3rd is National Watermelon Day.

I live a charmed life.... ❤️

Try running it without the cap or the cap loose enough to vent the tank. That would verify if the cap vent is the issue. There could also be debris inside the tank which clogs the screen

Looks like a good time!

Completely agree!!

In my opinion the best electrical supply for your pump will be the wire feeding the volt meter / hour meter because it is fuse protected and is off when the ignition switch is off.

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Yes, keep it as close to the tank and as low as possible. And replace the 30yo valve and clogged screen in the tank. And keep the tank full. The goal is to never allow the pump to run dry. If you run out of fuel, the engine will stop, but the fuel pump will continue to run, overheat and die.

The seller did!I don’t know why it was parked, unless it lost a. Fuel pump while the engine was running. The seller said you could still get parts for them… i wonder why he didn’t fix it?

Dash, both cables, fenders and pan and the left side cover on

IF you have an adjustable regulator (these were on WHs with generators only--the voltage regulators on stator-charged tractors are not adjustable), the screw is inside as shown below. BE VERY CAREFUL. Just 1/8th of a turn will move the voltage by about one volt. [Clockwise/tighty = higher voltage]. Personally, I use a very accurate volt meter attached at the battery terminals even while recognizing that there will be a lag as the battery catches up with the new charging voltage--the lag is longer if the change is substantial and/or if the battery is weak (as in 5 or 10 minutes with the engine running well above idle)!

73362 is 1996

Judging by the side decals I'd say 94+. What does the tag under the seat say?

Couple pics from today.....