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Just recycle them into trailers....

The doc told me a few bacon bits on my salad is fine.

The leads going to the cruise control electromagnet on my 522xi showed definite signs of having served as a meal or nesting material for a mouse or some small furry critter. All but one or two strands of the wire were chewed through: Not a difficult repair job. Cut/strip/crimp: First layer of heat-shrink tubing: Second layer of heat-shrink tubing: Wires fixed. I managed to clean and save most of the original outer jacket/loom: Electromagnet reinstalled: Rounded up the usual suspects, but had to let this one go for lack of evidence:

There are way too many "lower life forms" that sell WH parts on CL and FB Marketplace. They are not one bit interested in preserving the hobby, just the color of folding money. I have had mostly decent transactions on Fleabay - but the most accurate, knowledgeable and honest are the folks here on Red Square....

I don't know what "GP lube" is but you're probably better off cleaning all of the sticky stuff and go with a dry lube like graphite or one of the dry lube sprays. https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/crc-dry-graphite-lube-10-oz-03094/11318483-P

I bought this commando 8 back in 2015 at a auction it was my second wheel horse to own I did parades and shows with it until the rod went through the block so I sold it to Oliver 2-44 years ago and just bought it back from him can't wait to enjoy some seat time again it will be a spring time project

@Achto's heart attack loaf ... 10 lbs of bacon... well maybe not 10 lbs but alot!

December thirtieth is a day that should be celebrated every day: National Bacon Day Fry up a crispy, meaty treat for every meal of the day or try weird and wonderful creations like bacon brownies and bacon-flavored floss. Admittedly, there are very few things in this world that don’t taste better when paired with a bit of bacon. Whether it’s chocolate-covered bacon from the candy shop, bacon cheeseburgers, bacon-wrapped tater tots, or even bacon-covered chapstick, it’s hard to deny that bacon is a delicious tasty treat that had truly gotten its fingers into almost everything! And now is the time to celebrate, because it’s National Bacon Day!

I want the 57 Chevy Wagon!!

It should work just fine. Both tractors have the same center console shape and size. My "523-H" project machine had a 520-H hood early on. I swapped back to what came off a 518-H before painting. No fitment issues with either type.

I need to say thanks for our guidelines on Classified posts for including need to state price, location, ect. Facebook Wheel Horse Parts group doesn't stipulate and many posts a fishing expedition it seems.

Rearranged my horses in the garage in order of likelihood of them seeing use. Mounted a set of tri-ribs for the C-141 and stole the front weights off the C-120 and put on it. Moved Johnny over to the cold side of the garage until I get some hydraulic lines for the lift. First time all 3 tractors have been up and going at the same time!

That's a redneck mother-in-law coach!

Red Hill Neck Billy Brothers. UNITE!!!!

I'll Start. Don't even think about it grandpa, this is my xx

Grandpa, you can choose to not give me what I want to eat today, But remember I will be making the decision for your long term care!

Haha! Is someone wearing a tyvek suit while grilling!!!

You want some soup? YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE SOUP!!

Is that one of them there walk B-hinds

When's dinner served?

Have you ever got rid of something and later you wish Gave an unfaithful ex-girlfriend the quick-toss a long time ago - NEVER looked back!! Tractors don't cheat on you!!

Have you ever got rid of something and later you wish you never did this is one of them moments I'm just glad he was a understanding guy and sold it back to me

Rims are painted

I made the belt tensioner last week. Originally was using the existing v-pulley from the factory belt tensioner but then decided to use the flat pulley from the mower deck tensioner to get a better wrap around the drive pulley to prevent slipping. I have 3 different drive pulleys to try, 4” that matches original engine, 3-1/2 that I have installed, and a 3” pulley.

Don one winter on my old 854 after snowplow. I checked gas tank and it was a lot lower than when i filled 3/4 up. Started looking around and i felt under the two piece gas tank and found a leak. i bought this 854 from a guy i knew and i helped him fix the tank! So i kew we sealed good and i recalled we pit bigger sheet metal screws in the bottom with the new seal. i got real luck as only two or three loosened up. I placed in garage and warmed tractor up and retightened the screws. By some pure luck as i added no more permatex or other sealant it never leaked again! At least for the three or four more years i had it! I sold this one at the Big Show this year!

Both tractors are back in the barn after cleaning up about 4"of snow

Eric, You bought a high dollar camper (and made it your own) when you could have had this beaut!

And one of my all time favorites, fresh bay scallops wrapped in bacon, the best!!

Took a woods cruise today, very cold with a biting wind … but seat time is seat time right! If your wondering why a guy with 9 tractors keeps posting up the same one.. well the others have mowing decks or plows and won’t make it in the woods, and my two ‘67’s don’t get used in the woods for cruising. That black on the front wheel is where it broke thru some thin ice and into sticky mud! Won’t get cleaned till springtime

Cream filled long Johns with maple icing and a slice of bacon on top. Yum.

Who said you can't have your pudding if you don't eat your meat?

Flywheel ready to be installed. Engine ready for flywheel to be installed. Flywheel slid onto crankshaft. Note that the crankshaft and center bore of flywheel are to be clean and dry with no lube of any sort. Flywheel bolt ready to install with a very light coat of grease under the small washer and a light coat of never seize on bolt threads. Flywheel bolt with the two washers installed and torqued to 50 ft/lb.

Ha! Major flashbacks to The Red Green Show! Remember "If women don't find you handsome they should at least find you handy".

Yeah i'm sure we have some too ... lemme know you need. I'll even get Dan to spring for shipping . Feel bad about your lost package.

She's really gonna like her new ride... what a nice Uncle!!!

Meh, just weld the bearing to the spindle. Problem solved!

Many MANY times

Once had an idea to try building a hybrid tractor but I just don't have the electrical knowledge needed to pull it off. Maybe I'll have the time to research and learn once retired. Basically all self contained so it could charge and also run off the small gas engine. Did an electric one a long time ago but used a starter generator motor. Definitely not as efficient or powerful as that motor. But it could cruise around for about an hour off one 12v deep cycle battery. It was built for a friend's daughter so it was also a fish tank "powered" tractor.

Been gettin' quite a lot of work done around here lately. This is a child sized rocking chair my mom had likely picked up many years ago for purposes I've long since forgotten. Made in NY. Sold in Greenfield MA. The local Refinishing Professional aka BBT aka Trina got 'hold of it. She hand drew the letters. Grandkid's initials. Then wood burned em in. Then got the oak colored stain out and attacked it. I've been spending my mini vacation in the workshop space doing more cleaning and organizing. Got the tunes hooked up and bought a tiny TV so I can access YT for music 🎶 Today my vacation was extended by a day because of NASTY weather. Absolutely treacherous out without hiking cleats. Got a few more boxes and totes emptied out and moved around. Reorganized the pile of future wood stove chimney parts. Emptied a stack of black bins in preparation to remove them. The big drill press will go where they are.

Soaked it with Sea Foam Deep Creep a week before trying. Roll pin drove out easily. Turned the wheel all the way to the left, gave an extra nudge and it spun on the shaft. Spun it a few times on the shaft & it pulled right off. Easy peasy.

It had to be removed before it melted or blew away!

Seems to be the thing lately ...

Here I go again. As the title says, this years project is a 401 Suburban. Will start off with some ground 0 pics. Next step that I was happy about was my Christmas Miracle. The steering wheel came off without special tools or much resistance. When I bought the tractor it had a Nova ignition module on it. Starting it was sometimes a challenge so I wanted to switch it back to points before disassembly. Happy to say that it starts much better on points than it did with the Nova module. With this accomplished it was time to move on to tear down. A couple of hours later & I had a pile of parts. I went through the transmission shortly after I bought the tractor because it had a 3rd gear issue, so that will not have to come apart again. The engine runs good with no smoke, so hopefully it will not need a rebuild. It does appear to be seeping oil from the head gasket, so I will pull the head to change the gasket. Will also inspect cylinder condition as long as it's open. Now for some P.O. surprises. Lets just say that some people should not be allowed to play with welders. First, when a lock collar cracks I guess one should grab the welder & tack it in place. Drag link issue?? Lets burn that in place too. I'm sure there will be a few more surprises. Feel free to come along for the show.

A feller is never to young to start a mustache, a milk mustache that is!

I'm guessing there are many spindles in various magic sheds... @Pullstart @WHX?? @Achto @ebinmaine Heck, if he ain't lookin' Eric will probably send you a spindle with an extra C-160 attached... or just yell "Squirrel!" at the next plow day and grab a few off Kevin's back 40...

And just where are the pictures of this so called fuel pump job

My Grandpa used to say, "Use the right tool for the job, if all you have is a hammer everything looks like a nail."

Getting desperate for seat time, are we? Barely an inch and a half there.