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If anyone here has seen the movie "Hacksaw Ridge" knows about the heroics of Desmond T. Doss. There was a TV show, "This is your Life", and one episode, it honored Doss. To make this on topic, the show gave him a brand new Wheel Horse Ride-away. You can see it on the below video at 24:30. Dorothy Doss, his wife, died in a car accident in 1991 and Desmond, himself, died in 2006 at age 87. He was a real life American hero that most don't know about.

Mark the shifter where the top edge of the boot normally lives when installed. Then slide the boot up the shifter and lay a bead of grease right on that line. Slide the boot back down and will fill the seal part to the shifter with grease plus leave a bead of grease sealing the underside of the boot. Just kinda throwing this out there in the thread for info purposes

Under hood fuel tanks... I have yet to find one that wasn't really faded and/ or really nasty looking. So I did something silly: I took my little orbital sander and knocked all the grunge off this one, and put a light coat of red paint on it. At least it'll be the same color where it shows on the sides. I really wish I'd taken a before pic. It was multicolored and nasty. Looks much better now.

Painted the rear body/fender of my GT18 today with three coats of New Holland-approved paint. I used up almost three rattle cans on this body part. In hindsight, I should have just ordered a quart or two of paint and used an HVLP spray gun for this project, but it came out OK...no runs and pretty shiny. What looks like wrinkles in the paint is just the masking tape on the data labels. The GT18 came with rear-facing reflectors, which are essentially taillight lenses with a piece of white (now yellow with age) plastic behind them. Here are the original reflectors (which are still in pretty good shape): I thought I'd upgrade the GT18 by replacing the reflectors with "real" taillights, like those on my 522xi. I did a bit of searching and found a set (see part number in photo): I just ordered a set of lamp sockets for the new taillights, and I plan to add the taillight wiring when I have a moment. The taillights will come on when the headlights are on. The total current for the headlights and taillights together should be less than the original headlights alone, since I've switched to LED bulbs for the headlights.

The group out in the sun.

yeah I seen that. thanks for rubbing it in lol....

Lumberjack Day is celebrated on September 26 each year. This day aims at celebrating the archetypal woodsman: the lumberjack. It was created in 2005 by Marianne Ways and Colleen AF Venable as an excuse to eat pancakes and waffles with friends. Lumberjack Day is also celebrated because ‘International Talk Like a Pirate Day’ comes a week before it, and Ways and Venable wanted to celebrate a different character. They thought that it was important to have a day to talk about lumberjacks as well. This celebration has grown to be celebrated all around the U.S.

I would not be too concerned with the bubbles as long as the oil looks clean.

I’ve repaired cracks and missing chunks on some of the older wheels. I’ve used JBWeld or PC7 epoxy. The PC7 epoxy is a little thicker and runs less. I spray black spray paint in the epoxy as I mix it. You can use vinyl gloves wetted with water to shape the epoxy. I use a file to shape the epoxy, then finish with sand paper.

Finishing out our return home! *edit* I’ve been working on audio, fading tracks in and out, etc. let me know why you think! This caveman is trying!

No experience myself, but I watched a young buck in top notch shape muscle a chain saw mill on some18-24" logs... no thanks...

My son discovered folks in the area of his camp that will bring a portable mill onsite and mill your logs. They typically charge a daily rate plus extra if metal in your log ruins a blade. Made sense to him for occasional need.

If you have never tried "MILLING" with a chain saw, believe me it's not for vintage fellas like us. Numerous sawmills on market now. That one looks promising. I also liked Hudson models. Lots of comparison videos online.

Yes. I had an 18 1/2 foot Real-lite trailer that I bought at the dealer I worked at. I new it's history. It had a leak from the ceiling vent that ruined the floor under it and it was traded in. We but a new floor in and carpeted it. Redid the vent. Everything else was like new. Had a shower/ toilet, water heater, fridge, furnace and stove. That was it. No slide outs, TV antennas (that never worked) Had a sewer tank but no gray water tank. As stated before I found out how fast the shower could empty out the fresh water tank. So I improvised. I got 2 of those blue tanks with wheels that you can tow with your trailer ball. 1 was for gray water and the other was for fresh water. I ran wires from the battery to the back where the tank was and put 2 external terminals there. Then I got a 12v transfer pump and would connect the pump and refill the trailer tank from the blue tank. I did put a brand new roll out awning on it but that's it. We ended up selling it for money on a down payment for our house. We got a pop up later but in true pop up fashion one of the lift cables snapped. I knew from working at the dealer that a cable replacement is like the last thing you ever want to do in life. I made custom fit props to keep the roof up that worked well and actually looked pretty decent. But it got to the point where my wife would get homesick as soon as the camper was set up so we gave up camping

The fuel tank cap has a vent to prevent a vacuum from forming in the fuel tank as gas is used. Once a vacuum builds up in the tank the fuel pump can not overcome it and the engine starves for fuel. Try operating the tractor without tightening the fuel cap all the way to see if the problem goes away.

Yeah, I've got the front end in the air right now. May not make back to shop tonight so it will get a good drain tonight .

While you're in there, replace that shifter set screw that's known for breaking. And speaking of brakes, you need a seal behind that drum.

While waiting on fuel pump kit, done a chem dip on carb and reset points on the 856 I brought home from big show. Sure is a sweet runner. IMG_7488.MOV

I used these an they have been pretty good. https://www.agrisupply.com/universal-tractor-seat/p/14119/

You can drive the pin right down into the wood. I use a left over piece of 2x4

You need a roll pin punch of the right size, and you'll need a block of wood sized just right as an "anvil" to support the bottom side while you pound the roll pin out - they can be a real PITA. Otherwise, perhaps you can break away the plastic and then cut away the core and pin with a die grinder (Ive had to do that a time or two when the dang thing just wouldn't budge) and then replace the park brake rod and new knob & roll pin (both then installed with a dab of never-seez) If JUST the U-nuts need replaced you CAN push the old ones off and new ones in place with a good putty knife (challenging but do-able)

It can be difficult to get and keep them level - You'd want to consider pouring concrete footings to below frost line for a permanent location installation or you'd have to re-level it on a pretty regular basis - and then you have to consider how you're going to get logs to it and up on it (fork lift?) Log jack/ peavey CAN do it a bit, but only with smaller logs.. you'll need a long (1/2" per foot) sloped ramp and maybe consider a couple of block & tackle systems on either end to roll logs more safely up onto the mill deck - whatever mill you get on a manual mill like that you can expect a lot of back breaking labor per log , and you'd want to have a good supply of logs - seems like out here in the boondocks, everybody and his brother bought a portable sawmill (since the covid pandemic thing) and then discovered it is so much work and they just have a big piece of machinery sitting around gathering rust and dust once they got a bunch of logs milled up and find they have more lumber than they can use, (and can barely sell it at fire-sale prices - it isn't easy to get good prime grade lumber that people would pay "going prices" for... So I'd just sit back and dig around on local ad sites , put up a wanted ad on facebook or somewhere, chances are if you are in a rural timbered area you'll find someone with a Harbor Freight or Woodland Mills or Norwood sawmill for half the price (or less) as a new one... I've been tempted by a couple (under a grand and just a few years old) but I'd have to buy log truck loads to get enough logs to mill , plus all the work that goes into properly setting up and maintaining the mill, just ain't worth it.... (and I'm a woodworker / woodturner) when I can buy a 20 Bd Ft pack of lumber from Muterspaw or KJP for $150 or so and its already kiln dried and skip planed ...

Don't forget how you will handle the logs. They are heavier than one would think. Two of us could not roll on level ground a straight 30" White Pine 16'-6" long let alone get it up on the mill.

The show also gave him some attachments for the Wheel Horse as well, if I heard it right.

Fuel line done foot steps on will fire up the motor tomorrow hope it goes well and adjust the throttle if that all good put the exhaust sheld on and work on putting the front blade on and be ready for the show next weekend does anybody have a picture on how the blade hooks to the lift system

You can probably do a series on YouTube on fixing up the "Pig in a Poke Motorized Palace" I have no doubt that you can overcome the mechanical and cosmetic issues and keep us all entertained in the process. By the way; has Colleen met the new bus? Hope she doesn't get too jealous.

When I picked up my 418-C it wouldn't preform well forward or reverse. I removed the tunnel cover and found a stash of black walnuts some critter had stashed there. The nuts were keeping the lever from moving all the way in either direction, tossed out the nuts and problem solved.

I'm not a Kohler Twin guru. But to my knowledge Kohler supplies an" Oil Sentry", not an oil temperature switch. This is an oil pressure switch, It is located down around the oil pan possible near where the optional oil filter adapter would mount and has 2 wires coming out of it.

Started an overnight drain on a 856 I had gotten at the big show. Cleaned and rebuilt carb, reset points and runs great now. Looks like new boot will be needed.

@Racinbob ? Maybe......?

My father seems to have good luck with his WoodMizer.

J = 9 which = Sept 16 1958 for the cast date of that trans piece. ( The letter I was not used because it could be confused with a 1 ) Nice find RJ-58 that has obviously been painted over before but that doesn't necessarily equal being restored. As @953 nut pointed out, that updraft oil bath air cleaner is a rare original item and sweet to see on an old RJ. It's missing the belt guard so finding a repop or using some wire type fingers to stop the belt from turning when the pedal is pushed will stop the gear grinding when shifting, if that's happening now It has the hex nut on the shaft for an original Schnake pull starter. Lots of guys looking for those nuts if it ain't worn because most of the time they are. Those original starters can get expensive to buy but a deep cup Tecumseh starter can work, or a Fairbanks starter

I did a little tree trimming on the live oak yesterday, today I'm taking it easy.

Years ago we met my Dad and Mom at a campground in Southern MD. It took us about 5 hours to drive there, only to find out that Dad's Buick needed a new fuel pump. I never traveled without tools, so when I got there we set up our camper, and headed back 2 hours to an auto parts store for a pump. That was the 1980's, no cell phones or I could have saved 4 hours by picking one up along the way. This happened too many times. @Pullstart seems to me you blew a fuel injection line on your way to the big show this year. All these things which are fairly easy for you now, will become much harder in a few years.

Yep you can get large, luxurious, complicated and expensive, comfortable and affordable or just plain simple and basic. All depends what she wants... If I didn't exhibit and have to get tractors to shows I would just have one of those little pods. As long as it's got something for her to pee in at night. Guys ... well you know we just go outside...

After many years of camping, from tent to pop-ups to tag-along 24' trailer, Mrs. M and I decided that the money we would spend on a new trailer or motorhome, along with the fuel and repairs, would be better spent staying in luxury hotels. I rest my case....

The 314-H has an Eaton 1100, and what is behind the dash is the hydraulic lift, which runs on a separate coaxial pump. It has nothing to do with the drive side of the hydrostatic other than they share the same sump. That being said if your tractor has the motion control under the steering wheel you are correct- part of the linkages are behind the dash. It is a mechanical connection and bleeding air from the system won't affect wheel motion. My only question would be if the oil level is full, and if the tranny has been serviced regularly. The filter (if OEM or at least correct) has no bypass and will restrict oil flow if not serviced. Of course that is only one possibility and would be very bad news as well. Just for giggles, I would check if you have slop between the motion control lever and the cam on the transmission. It takes only a small amount to reduce the effectiveness of input vs response. The first time my 520-H acted up I thought my transmission was going bad. Turned out to be a loose nut that robbed cam travel.

I never spared any expense when it came to the hitching up equipment. Properly rated equalizer bars and always two sway controls and a brake controller that allowed me to apply only the trailer brakes. There was one time that, totally without warning, the 30'er behind us decided it wanted to take control of the truck and it pretty much did. I manually applied the trailer brakes as much as I could and feathered in more throttle. In the excitement my wife screamed 'Hit the F#%!g brakes, not the gas!' The rig almost immediately yanked itself straight and I was able to come to a stop. She didn't understand and the best way to describe it is to try and make the truck and trailer separate themselves. It works. Inspecting things after we were safe I found that a factory weld on one of the sway controls had failed. I snugged up the other sway control to compensate and went straight to the nearest Camping World. They didn't hesitate to give us a new control even though rewelding the damaged unit would have been easy.

I towed my heavy tandem axle 28' camper with an F-250 crew cab. I had around 400 lbs on the hitch with the equalizer bars and it handled great including several trips to Florida at 65 mph. Then one day I didn't bother connecting the equalizer bars or the brakes for the 3 mile trip to the inspection garage. At around 40 mph it went into a violent fish tailing that nearly rolled the truck. When I braked it got worse and I had to coast to a stop. Be careful out there. Bad things can happen.

Why would I not need a truck? More Towing capacity. More cargo capacity. And also the truck is part of the show circuit.

We don't find this to be true anymore. That said, we treat every tent with spray silicone. This is also never a concern. The camper will not change anything as far as protecting the food - or us from a bear after food. All it does is move the food from the car to the camper. There should never be anything related to food or consumables or crumbs or leftovers or wrappers or trash inside your tent. Nothing. We'll keep ya posted!

@Pullstart, that is one fine looking rig in spite of its shortcomings. Too bad you and Taylor couldn't has devoted more time to sightseeing. During my first "Retirement" (I was 30 and took a summer off to travel) I went from Florida to Arizona then up to Utah and east on Interstate 80 / 90 all the way to Massachusetts and New Hampshire returning to Florida before the snow flew living in a 23' travel trailer. Spent several days at national parks throughout the western states. When I was camping I would unload the Yamaha 360 dirt bike and take in the local sites. Every time I see a Ken Burns documentary about the national parks it brings back so many fond memories.

Go big or go home. We've seen several full size tractor trailers converted to campers at the Owls Head show over the years. I feel like this is a good excuse/ reason.

And so it begins, as the years go by eventually there will be an enormous fifth wheel toy hauler. It's just the natural progression when on starts this crazy Wheel Horse/camping thing.

Hopefully they don’t get confused…or combined…people do weird things when half awake. Not me but I’ve heard stories about other people.

My parents had boats growing up & my uncle had campers so we would always go camping at the lake together. Typically my mom & aunt would tow pop up to campground sometime Friday. My dad & uncle usually showed up after work with the boat. I remember piling in station wagon with my sister & cousins, plenty of adult drinking, trailer mirrors clipped to fenders- Lol. One time I unclipped the top of trailer. We got on freeway & trailer raised up! Let's just say that Friday night I paid the price! I then started tent camping at age 17 again. Bought my 1st Sea Doo. My girlfriend would lie to her parent's bout where she was at for weekend. We would go to the Lake Erie Islands camping & jetskiing almost every summer weekend. Once I got married ended up getting a pop up which I really liked. Easy to tow, etc. Later moved to a hybrid trailer w/slide. (pictured) By that time I was a single dad w/full custody of my kids but we still went camping at least 2x a month. Kids are grown now but still talk about the fun times we had camping. Girlfriend & I have considered maybe getting a pop-up.........

Retirement is the best job you ever you'll have. I have been at it for 21 years now, and never had a better job. You can plan you day, or wait to see what happens.

Let's make sure we get that into the Wide Rear Wednesday thread when done!!