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Here in Pee Aaa, we have to stock our shops with chemicals from the state owned stores. Or here, If you want the better quality stuff. .

I recently made some die cut vinyl decals for lane's after market hubcaps and have had some interest for them. I decided to list a set of 8 decals. 4 of the 3.375 inch die cut vinyl decals for the 12 inch hub caps and 4 of the smaller 2.25 inch for the front 8 inch hubcaps. The larger decals install ok on the 12 inch moons without much trouble but they are a bit difficult to apply without wrinkles to the smaller front hubcaps. The smaller decals will work easier on your 8 in. caps As you see in the photo I have cross hairs marking dead center of the decals for easier alignment and application. I have 6 sets in stock. They are a bit time consuming but will make more sets if there is any interest for them.

Online means shipping. Shipping chemicals add to the cost with hazardous permits ect. Go down to Napa, Autozone ect. TSC has an excellent brake cleaner and Walmart has a carb cleaner that will take the fur off of your carcass!

Jerry, I'm hoping he'll be tickled. I'm off until next Monday, so I'm going to try to get a couple of days and the red on it. I was down there with him last night and asked him if he'd like to have one like this someday. I told him he might have to wait until he's a little older and he said he wanted one, but the cg8 he thinks I'm fixing would be ok for now. I don't know whether to give him the seat for Christmas, or just hang a key on the tree. I'm going to have it backed in so he can see something special on the back and have a big bow on it.

Just finished priming the rest of Emory's tractor. Gotta run the wife to urgent care - pink eye! I'm going to come back and seal it. Hopefully next time I post a pic, all the pieces will be painted. By the way, don't laugh at my fancy paint booth! I also got a pic of the black in the sun. Me likes!

It should be evident that anyone who puts a 13 horse Predator on a low hour anniversary model cares little for originality.I am wondering if anyone has had problems with the front hubs beating out.I will say that no WH I own will ever be painted green but to me they are tools.If they weren't they would be in a heated garage and dusted every day.

The 2stage I have now PO ran on a 314-8 then 315-8 with manual lift, and the 1 I let get away was on a C160 manual lift and both guys said it wasn't that bad with the assist spring (biggest spring in pics), also if you search, there's a member on here with video of 2stage on a manual and he's not straining to lift it, it also has a compound lift linkage which I believe takes less effort than the single rod in the single stage thrower, Jeff.

I work for a Chemical company, haul Haz & Non Haz, just squeeze my shirt, ya may get sum good stuff, yes i do Glow in dark, they use me for town Xmas tree topper LOL

Hahaha. Was that the ONLY reason they thought you were nuts??

Since the chassis and gearbox are now operational i thought i would take a look at the bonnet which was in a very bodged state, fibreglass had been used to reinforce the metal and i thought it must've been in a bad condition underneath all the filler, I managed to file the filler off which revealed just what a state the bonnet was in and then the fibreglass which was on the underside just peeled off as it was stuck to paint and rust. Before photos After some filing The only way to fix it was to cut the whole section out and weld in fresh metal, it took some bending to make a piece that would fit but its worked well and its now very strong.

@Ed Kennell you holding out on us at the Big Show .

No issue at all IMO, and was it me, then I would go with the trailer hub solution and 4 bolt rims for the front. MUCH stronger than any std. GT wheel bearing. Strengthen the "bend" on the spindles, and you can easily use that on a loader GT.

Where's Eric @ericj ? I'm sure he must have at least one 2 stage on a manual lift. I never had one Jim, but I think they have a lever system that reduces the load on the lift arm. When I had my single on the manual lift C-120, I had 3 lift springs that balanced the blower so It actually floated.

Hello, warehouse, this is @squonk, I need 3 pallets of antigel in quart bottles ASAP. Makes scents to me.

Thanks! Yup, it is the duplicolor OE match line of acrylic lacquers. I'm pleased with the effect. It will get a couple of coats of enamel clear after I do the red.

Man I'm gettin tore up in here!

Jeff, if a seven HP single phase motor is cost prohibitive check around for a smaller motor and change the drive pulley size to allow it to run the compressor at a slightly slower speed. https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200660731_200660731

Looks like a K-181 would bolt right on Jeff.

No it started as a "lets replace the vanity. You know we also need a new tub". Bought a tub. Couldn't get it in without destroying the wall. Ended up replacing the bathroom and the closet doors with wider ones. Still no tub going in without taking out studs. So sell the tub we bought and then decided on a closet and walkin shower. So more drywall, concrete board. Then had to wait to get the shower floor poured. Ran out of floor tile and lowes quit carrying it. Found a place in St. Augustine that ordered it for me but had to drive 2 hours to get it. Made a weekend getaway out of it. So now I'm at the point where I need wall tile and the guy fudged my order. No tile till after 12-12-17 so I have a couple more weeks to finish working in the yard. Yes I am slow but I like to do it right. Don't want to have to do it over. No rushing it. Thats it in a short story.

I had to remove a rounded lug bolt one time. I decided to drill it out by starting with a smaller bit with oil just to to provide some relief and a path for the next size to follow. It loosened enough with the next bit that I was then able to just turn it out with a socket. It took a while but I got it out.

Just brought this home. Its a sears gt 14 variable speed tractor. I have been keeping my eye on it past few weeks at local scrapyard. so this morning i put my 500CCA John Deere jump battery in my truck and a can of carb cleaner. got to scrapyard and i looked around. it was still there so i went back to the office and told the manager i would like to buy it but only if i can see if it will fire on carb cleaner. He said ok so i took truck back where tractors are and jumped the solenoid with the jump battery and it spun will compression sprayed carb cleaner into carb choked it and it fired right up. so i never seen the bracket on the back before. i am thinking about saving that bracket back for hanging weights on. no hood or grill wiring needs gone through and throttle cable needs fixed. and will need belts. all 4 tires are shot. but hey engine show potential. if all else fails ill sell engine later on off it

Guilty as charged here too , don't sweat that small stuff - it just leads to stress that isn't necessary . It's taken so long to get things done lately I'm starting to wonder if I'm going forward or backwards...hard to tell some days . Sarge

I think we all wonder about @squonk from time to time

@ebinmaine Eric you beat me to the question. Been wonder about @squonkfor a couple of years.

Mega props to Fred here for sending me the hydro pulley!! Got the tractor mobile this past weekend with huge success. Transaxle seals were replaced and refilled with oil. Runs and rides awesome. Got the plow under it and moved some earth. Great feeling!! The 10 horse will likely do the job, but wont know for sure until i get a deck under it in the spring. Thanks all!

Well, it sure is worth buying a 5 or 6 hp single phase, 220 v motor for it....last a lifetime.. or like Ed said, put a gas motor on it..probably the cheapest way to go... Or hey, look at this: https://www.ebay.com/p/6-4-HP-3450-RPM-Single-Phase-240v-56-Frame-Electric-Air-Compressor-Motor-7-8/2201446942?iid=281404873364 300 bucks with free shipping.. 6.4 hp

Points wire goes to the minus post on the coil.

Emory is going to go ballistic....you'll have to peel him off the ceiling...

Excellent. Nothing like a good carcass defurring.

C'est la vie........early or late........much appreciated. Thank you everyone for your greetings today. I am humbled......

Land clearing begins for the shop.....oh yeah and her house......I have equipment envy!!

Got my 2-stage over the summer, it was hooked up to a 310-8. I was actually surprised how light it felt with the manual lift. All the same, it's sitting on a hydro-lift horse now so it feels even lighter

If you don't find a WH deck by spring, come North to the BIG SHOW in Pee Aaa.

Glad it all works Alex, Have a Happy My Friend

Now, you know everyone is going to want to see some , right?

I use the NON-FLAMMABLE brakecleaner. I've seen the the non-chlorinated ignite when sprayed on a mildly warm item. Speaking of buying in bulk, I remember about 15 yrs. ago while at Napa. Bitter cold winter. Local landfill dealing with sub -60 windchills on top of the mountain. They ordered 3 pallets of diesel anti-gel in qt. bottles. They would have saved if they bought it in bbls. but they needed it to be brought up to the top quickly and easily. I remember calling the order in. Wharehouse thought I was nuts!

That is quite a job you have gotten yourself into there. Looks like it's going the right way. Can't wait to see the end result Nice work!

I would also suggest 220 motor.

Best way to avoid any problems on your part is to leave it on the pallet and ship it to me.

Easiest way would be to replace the motor with a 220VAC one. Otherwise, it is a bit of work to manipulate this 3 phase motor to work with what you have.

Don't forget, these little guys are always fun too.

Thank you. I'm very pleased with how smooth the hood came out, but am a little disappointed with the fender pan. There are a couple of spots that you can see my bodywork. Honestly, I think I missed it because I spent so much effort on the hood and got careless. At least it's not up there on that big ole flat hood!

I don't think that's an issue. I use non-chlorinated brake cleaner for about everything from cleaning firearms to tractor stuff and buy a cabinet full when it's on sale. I'm sure I've had some many months old or even a year or two if I screw up the rotation and never had a problem.

Wallmart for both carb and brakekleen...also sea-foam in liquid and spray,,,I found to be the cheapest to the wallet

@JAinVA You will have to keep us up dated on your project and of course we want photos. I just got hearing aids but they don't help me read or write any better.

Set screws are hardened steel and if you need to drill it out they are best drilled with a Carbide tipped bit. These carbide tipped drills are ideal for locksmiths, auto mechanics or any operator drilling into hardened steel. Can be used to drill out broken bolts, studs, taps and drill bits. They also cut hard steel such as safes, bearing races and dies. The carbide is designed to prevent chipping and dissipate heat quickly. These drills are designed solely for use in hardened steel and perform poorly in softer materials. Carbide Tipped Drills for Hardened Steel Size Flute Length Overall Length Shank Diameter Stock Number 1/8 1-1/2 2-3/4 1/8 CT7050125 5/32 1-7/8 3 5/32 CT7050156 11/64 1-7/8 3 11/64 CT7050171 3/16 1-7/8 3 3/16 CT7050187 7/32 2-1/2 4 7/32 CT7050218 1/4 2-1/2 4 1/4 CT7050250 1/4 4-1/4 6 1/4 CT70502506 9/32 2-1/2 4 9/32 CT7050281 5/16 2-1/2 4 1/4 CT7050312 5/16 4-1/4 6 5/16 CT70503126 3/8 4 6 3/8 CT7050375 7/16 4 6 3/8 CT7050437 1/2 4 6 1/2 CT7050500 9/16 4 6 1/2 CT7050562 5/8 4 6 1/2 CT7050625 * - For non-production drilling of hardened steel These drills require moderate operating pressure, and a low spindle speed. You can use oil as a lubricant and coolant. Using these drills in a hand drill may be un-avoidable in some situations but stationary equipment is always preferred for carbide tipped tooling. Unfortunately, there is no easy way to tell one metal type from another just by looking. Hardened steel is always significantly harder than other steels. It is resistant to filing, which means a file will take off much less material from hardened steel than regular steel. It is difficult for even a trained, experienced craftsman to differentiate between steel types. We use a combination of 60 years of experience and a process of elimination to determine if the drills for hardened steel are needed. Sheet steel is almost never hardened (safes being an exception). Bar stock is also almost never hardened. Bolts, screws, freeze plugs, bearing races, safes, shafts, gears, and industrial machinery parts are examples of hardened tooling. These drills are most often used as a last resort, for removing other broken tooling from the boring site, or if other high quality drills have failed to effectively drill a given material. http://wlfuller.com/html/drills_for_hardened_steel.html

Couple signs here too Scott.

looks like a voltage regulator to me. What kind of engine are we looking at???

Thanks for all the interest. I have decided that I am going to open the doors here at 4201 Carlisle Rd Gardners, Pa 17324 starting in December. They will be open Thursday - Saturday. Hours Thursday and Friday 9-5 Saturday 8-1. I have also decided to restart under a new company name Red Barn Lawn and Snow will be the name on the sign out front. The Wheel Horse parts are mine personally and so they will remain a hobby and sold accordingly. Any interest in stopping by, feel free. Hope this helps.