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Well except for the 855 I should have never sold! So Tom @Shynon texts me a listing on FB for this girl and I stepped on it immediately. I learned long ago ya snooze ya loose. Just got yourself a free plow day t 👕 Tom. It's not real local but a nice hr 1/2 away. It looked real nice in the few pics that were shown but we know how pics look. At first look at it I knew right away it was going on the trailer. Love at first sight... yep. For what price was the only issue. More after the red porn...

Took 300 lbs of junk to the scrap yard that was only worth $15. I did have some brass, copper, and aluminum that got me $235. Stopped by Mike's and grabbed a pic of the park bench that I refurbished. It found a spot on his patio. Thanks @Dan 312-8

@Shynon @Pullstart @Achto knows ... You guys ain't gonna believe this one ... pics and story tomorrow when it's light out and get decent pics... Didn't get home till late and Pumpkin Farmer wanted to borrow the trailer. A bottle of Canadian Mist and some tinneys got in the way...

Fixed up the 520 a little bit since I’ve gotten it. By no means am I a painter or body work guy, but I think it looks okay for a worker. Need to figure out some wheel spacers for the rear. I had some 23 x 10.5s off of another horse I put on there and it’s rubbing on the fuel tank support. Hub cabs were pretty pitted, so I went red to hide it a bit. Still need to get a seat, new stickers and new headlights. Not super happy with my painting, so I might redo some stuff come spring. I’ll have to see about getting some things sandblasted.

“Let them eat cake!” This popular french saying holds true especially on October 14, aka National Dessert Day! Calories don’t count today, so make sure to pick up that box of donuts, or cookies, or whole pie, or perhaps that cheesecake you’ve been thinking about all week. Cash in those kale salad points and reward yourself with the warm sugary glaze. You’ve earned it! The term “dessert” originates from the French word desservir, which translates to the action “to clear the table.” This is because dessert is served after a main meal’s dishes have been cleared. However, the sweetness of dessert has existed long before there was a proper title for it. As an act of worship, ancient civilizations would offer dried fruits and honey to their gods. In Ancient Greece, a special sweet bread was made with nuts and honey to make an almost cake-like dish called plakous. It is believed the Ancient Greeks may have also invented pie, as Aristophanes mentions sweetmeats and pastries filled with fruit in his plays.

Check the wire underneath the regulator. Both my 875 and 1075 had them burnt off. That cig lighter ain't original. 10 pts. off at the Wheel Horse Concours D' Elegance! (And if you already didn't have one Welcome to the "Wheel a Matic "club!

Nice work on the park bench @Ed KennellI did something similar with a swinging bench, a few years ago to keep busy during the pandemic. My mother was interested in it so she got it for a Mother’s Day gift then. It’s sitting on the front porch of my parent’s house now.

What's amazing is how clean it is. Usually the first thing they need is a bath. Maybe a little barn dust that's it. The genny light doesn't go out and lift cable snapped but that's it so far. Not deal breakers by any stretch. Some other very minor issues ... I'm anal retentive... Maybe tinker abit when The Pullstart gets here tomorrow. Need to get ready for plow day first.

This has been great! I tried CHAT and took different pictures at different angles and got completely different answers. So now I will tell you what it is…… I finally got in touch with the gentleman this came from. He had a very large collection of real cars and Airplanes. Along with all the toys that @TonyToro Jr. received. This was made for an Airplane propeller that he had on display. He said he had a buddy with a machine shop make it so he could mount the airplane propeller on the wall in his office. it’s crazy of all the things we have seen over the years ,sometimes items come up that we can’t identify. This was great fun! 👍

Always looking at the origin of items and come across this one. I am not sure how to take it?

Looks pretty darn good to me. Wheel spacers, decals and a seat and you're cookin'.

This morning we had a jam scone with a coffee for our elevenses. Then at tea time we had a small piece of Christmas cake. I know it's not Christmas yet but I've been trying a new recipe and so we just had to try a little. When I was in police training we had to teach a lesson about court room measures which were designed to improve the evidence given by vulnerable witnesses. Things like being screened off from the defendant or special communication aids. Our Crown Prosecution Service (which had as its head at that time one Keir Starmer, our current prime minister) produced a glitzy video which explained how officers could apply for such measures on behalf of their witnesses. The film was called "Just Desserts" to show that criminals who targeted vulnerable people would get what was coming to them as in they would get their just desserts. Unfortunately, the titles for this very expensive piece of promotional material were produced by the same people who did Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Do you remember it? Moose make up by Stig Carlsson, moose special effects by meeg vonder housing, moose hair stylist jenny voooosts. Anyway what I'm trying to say is, the title creator was not perhaps the brightest bulb on the Christmas tree. He wrote; "Just Deserts" at the start of the film. I would spend the first few minutes of the lesson talking about The Sahara, The Mohave, The Gobi and The Attacama. Confused baby hobbies would then be shown the film Just Deserts which contained not one grain of sand or even a camel. Although I think you can hear a swallow... yarghhhhh!!

Drill a hole in each one of those countries??

Peacemaker's thread is the best. He is a true furrow dog & he knows how to set up a plow that is adaptable to any soil conditions. There is a piece by Brinly out there that is pretty decent. Here's a piece for Case plowingtheory.pdf

Today, on this gray rainy day I learned how to play some games on the online game ROBLOX with four of my Nephews, It was fun for all and they sounded like they were having a blast. As tech savvy as I am it still had a bit of a learning curve. With the noticeable disabilities I have, who knows how long I will have. I'm probably going to be up there in age if the family tree is any indication, but I make a point to spend time with family. My Nieces and nephews are 8-18 so I have some time left before the Adulting starts. I still think its funny when my family doctor is surprised I don't take medication for anything at my age. I do the things I like to do and some I don't but they are necessary to do the fun stuff. I just keep going and see what happens.

Got these decals coming from Terry. Here's a similar model in the basic color scheme I'm thinking.

Looks like I got it figured out. I re-cleaned/sanded all the pulleys even though they weren't bad. Somehow managed to get the right adjustment of linkages etc. Seems like a very small margin where it all works. Got snowblower working good too! Now I need to do some fine tuning of the throttle at governor. Thanks everyone for your input! 20251014_174743.mp4

Hah! My wife and I always use that one on each other. We just watched the new Naked Gun movie and it made me think of that line... of course it was in the 1980 parody film Airplane when Leslie Nielsen said the line "I am serious... and don't call me Shirley" but cross-references are okay with me.

Surely better than you found it. AND don't call me Shirley! Thanks for sharing. I hope that is is a great worker! What are the big ole trees in the background? Not enough information for me to identify. Leaves or a closer bark shot would tip me. Enjoy riding that horse sir!

Based on the non functioning aspects of the thing, I.e. no sealing faces or rings, bolts with no threads etc it had to be a decorative item. It did look very much like the Hamilton Standard propeller hub on WW2 warplanes.

We are not sure yet if we will keep this, or send it down the road come spring. Either way, it’ll drive safely!

Load up your Wheel Horse and your plow and head to Jim's. Those plow dogs will give you all the pointers you need.

Measure the stem diameter with either a dial caliper or micrometer to see if it matches the Kohler spec. An as-supplied new valve is made too long to allow you to grind the end of the stem to achieve your desired valve clearance. Doing so, favor the high side of the tolerance, as the valve gets "hammered" into the seat after time and closes up the clearance gap. The end of the ground stem must be flat and perpendicular to the shank.

I'll have what he's having ... Jeepers cats Bar you lost me!

Excellent — that second image helps a lot. Based on what’s now visible, this part appears to be a type of aluminum pressure/vacuum vent or breather valve for a tank or piping system, likely 2” or 3” flanged size. Here’s what the bottom view shows: The center bore is the flow passage where air or vapor enters/exits. The machined lip inside that bore suggests a seat for a poppet or spring-loaded valve disk. The outer flange with four protruding studs and nuts is the mounting base—typical of vent valves or flame arrestors that bolt to a tank fitting or nozzle. The pinned cover ring indicates it can be disassembled for service or cleaning, which is common in breather/vent valves. Most likely identification This looks very similar to: OPW 16PB or 16P series aluminum pressure/vacuum relief vents Emco Wheaton or Morrison Brothers vent valves (for fuel storage tanks) Or a deflagration flame arrestor vent used on storage tanks They’re often used on: Diesel or gasoline storage tanks Chemical day tanks Hydraulic reservoirs Wastewater holding tanks

ChatGTP says, That object appears to be a pressure or vacuum relief valve, also sometimes called a breather valve or vent valve, often used on tanks, pipelines, or other pressurized systems. Here’s why it looks like that: The rounded cap on top usually covers a spring-loaded or weight-loaded mechanism that opens when pressure or vacuum exceeds a set limit. The large hex nut section allows for disassembly or adjustment. The flanged base with bolts is designed for mounting to a tank or pipe connection. The metal construction (likely aluminum or galvanized steel) indicates it’s meant for outdoor or industrial use—commonly in fuel storage, water systems, or chemical applications. If you can share any markings, numbers, or brand names on it, I can narrow down exactly what type and capacity it is. Would you like me to help identify the specific manufacturer or application?

Better if the wire is bent and supporting the belt on the back half of the pulley. The way it is now it's holding the belt tight into the groove so it can't rise out of it to allow it to slip.

I'm one o' those slightly unusual folk that wouldn't mind living to see how things go for a super long span. Ain't likely I will. And that's ok. Be happy. Be nice to others. You'll either live one more day or several decades. Make the time positive. Best you can do.... 💜

No big deal ... two in the stash Got a 12 & 1077 if that counts. It really wasn't a bucket list tractor until now. Mike @prondzy had a 877 for sale at a show couple years ago. He had a real nice patina buff on it Ollie. I shoulda bought that one. Been using the mid mount on a 857 but she needs a new head gasket so switched to a 856. Figured this mid mount work would be really nice on a short hydro. That's when I got a craw for one. Never dreamed I get one this nice. Was also using the 1077 but a short cuts the corners nicer. I doubt it Richard PO was never a member here. He doesn't do internet just his wife. He didn't know any history on it. Just the corners a little ripped but yes for that old. I think it was used for mowing only in the 60s then put away for years. No theory on how the lift cable got snapped. Yah Mike that owner must have cleaned the deck regular. I'm gonna go over it and a little with it just for the halibut. Blades seem to be loose. Has all new belts including the PIA ones on the deck. Motor does have a brighter patina so maybe something has been done with it. The hydro is not filled with gunk like is often found. Axle seals do weep abit but someone took care of it. Definitely stored inside it's whole life. New to check list is gonna have to wait until this plow day nonsense is over and I get my shop back ...

Here’s more inspiration 😂

Check the up/down fore and aft play in those 2 auger (bushings) bearings. They tend to wear because they are bronze bushings. Not a big deal to replace them if necessary because the sides come off. Toro replacement bushings are kind of expensive for what they are but they can also be replaced with real bearings. You might need to remove the chute, but try up and down movement on the shaft with the impeller checking the bearing that behind it. It shouldn't move at all. Changing that bearing is a bit more involved. Maybe watch inside there while someone else spins it by hand

I put new capacitors in it and it's running fine now. Centrifugal switch in the motor seems to be fine. I'm trying to avoid taking the motor apart. If something else fails it's time for a new motor. It's 21 years old. 20251014_153212.mp4

I started my day with Blueberry French Toast, does that count?

"Global Sourcing".... aka whoever supplies for the best price...today. Tomorrow it most likely be someone else.

I would change the oil and filter to make sure there is no water or debris. Pull the gas tank and flush it, then replace the grommet and clean the fuel valve. The fuel lines and fuel filter should be replaced to prevent pushing decaying hose particles into the fuel pump and carburetor. Pour a bit of motor oil into the spark plug holes, then crank the engine up to a minute with the spark plugs out, while doing this watch to see if the fuel filter is filling and the spark plugs are sparking with them attached to the wires and laying against a metal part of the engine.

Backyard this morning... not sure why I go up north... I could fill my tag daily...

Now I know why you were selling the other ones lol Can't believe that deck is in that good of shape! You almost never see the square decks without rust holes!

Load up the Lazy Susan with Band-Aids & Peroxide!! Excellent find. Check your charging voltage at WOT - You may be able to tweak the charging voltage by adjusting the regulator if needed...

I've seen any very similar statue in Barcelona, with Columbus on top of a column pointing west.

I would like to but it is over 10 hours away

I don't see a seat or an outlet for a PR valve, that is why I figured it was a water hammer device that would be mounted at the high point of piping, though I have no idea what it may be.

Is this a shifting issue or only when left running in neutral? I had the brake adjusted too tight on my 857 and it wouldn't allow the idler pulley to move enough to slack the belt. If It wouldn't let me shift even when stopped unless I went from gear to gear fast

Thank you Shipmate! 1985-1988, VF-31 (F-14s), AME2, Airwing aboard the USS Forrestal.

Note the rear wheel distance apart and appropriate hole to use. Typically you will probably want to use a middle hole in the 2L position. Also for most plowing you will want to remove a coulter wheel it's only really useful if you are plowing up mowed grass, if the weeds are to long it just gets caught up in it. If it's already a maintained field like a plow day it's just unnecessary.

After all, you did turn 40. Ask your girls, they will tell you You're getting to be an old timer.

A great way to efficiently set up your plow is to give your land slide (tail) about 2” clearance to the ground when you set the suck point of the plow on the ground. There’s a few tips in this thread:

Here's how I do it. If you want to plow 4" deep run the left side tractor tires front and rear up on 4" blocks. Now let the plow down and adjust it so the point and landslide are flat on the floor. It should plow to the 4" depth but minor adjustment may be necessary. This is called adjusting the suck. The right wheels travel in bottom of the last furrow after the first pass. The plow should hold the depth of cut. The weight of the earth on the mouldboad forces the plow down and the landslide prevents it for going any deeper. The plow size is the width of each furrow.

The belt set-up is desinged to slip at the point where you have it tight. Try putting a 90 degree bend in that metal piece to not make it tight against the belt, but to funnel any slack toward the drive pulley. I know this is not your engine, but the bottom of belt guard should help funnel the slack toward the drive pulley I also notice surface rust on your drive pulley. All 3 of your pulleys need to shiny clean and wiped with mineral spirits so the belt can slide around the drive pulley, thus letting the input pulley on the trans to stop so you can shift gears without grinding. Clean the pulleys and bend that stay you have there. You want that stay to keep the belt on the pulley, but not so much that it can't slip on the drive pulley when you put slack in the belt. Think of funneling it in a direction. Your pulleys do not look clean and shiney...the belt needs to slide around that drive pulley when slack is put there. One other small point...a system that works like I am talking about will keep your horse from bucking like a bronco when you let out the clutch. An unexpected wheelie can put a small Wheel Horse on top of you. Always start out in low throtle and keep the front wheels on the ground.