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  1. 10 points
    Hauled my "New" sailboat home from my neighbor's garage with the WHrat Wrecker. Boat sat there for 31 years... Major mouse hotel, but she cleaned right up. Sail and rigging remarkably good shape. Did a "mowing for boat" swap and I am back in the sailing world!!! 14.5' Super Porpoise - not sure yet of year but should be around early 70's... Earliest readable registration sticker was 1977. Came with a nifty super light aluminum trailer that is street legal. Tires were dead flat but they pumped right up and are holding air. All in all a great haul! Fair winds and following seas to you all!
  2. 10 points
    Just finished cleaning the c160 to put up for sale.
  3. 9 points
    Seem like this question is asked nearly every week on here. The answers given quite often include buying expensive Bore Gauges or Inside Micrometers. I have an inexpensive down and dirty method of evaluating the cylinder's wear that uses a tool nearly everyone has or could buy for around $ 5.00. A set of feeler gauges and a ring from the piston you just removed will let you know without any other equipment. It won't tell you how much it should be bored (though you can get close) but it will tell you if it is beyond the point of being successfully honed. In the photo below you can see the first step, placing a ring at the very top of the cylinder above the ridge. The piston ring end gap in this case is 0.080. The cylinder at the ridge measured standard at 3.25" and the cylinder walls and ring edges were worn smooth. Next I used the piston to move the ring down to a point just below the ridge. The piston helps keep the ring square to the cylinder wall. At this point the piston ring end gap increased to 0.110" This step was repeated three more times at 3/4 inch intervals. The results were 0.117", 0.118" and 0.117" Next the ring was moved to the bottom of the cylinder where the piton rings would not have contacted the cylinder walls. The piston ring end gap returned to 0.080". The greatest deviation of the ring end gap was 0.038". Now we can do a little fuzzy math to figure out how much the cylinder need to be bored. Changes in the ring end gap will be a change to the circumference. Bore changes would be a change in diameter. So, 0.038" divided by 3.14159 will show that the greatest wear in the cylinder is 0.012" larger in diameter than standard and should be bored 0.020". This is a quick easy way to get the job done without spending a bunch of money on tools you will never use again. You are going to need the feeler gauges when you put the engine back together anyway.
  4. 9 points
    Worked on my newly acquired C-160 all day, and I have a few people to thank. @richmondred01 for the engine @Mikey the Monkey for the seat K&B parts for PTO parts and hour meter Ebay for a muffler Daveoman for his advice I've worked most of the bugs out, wiring is mostly new, and it seems like it should be a good worker. I'll most likely give it a wet sand and a coating of oil and leave it as is. Sheet metal is good, I like it like it is. Of course I've thrown to much money at, but for me its worth it. A fresh coat of paint on the rims and it will look like a true survivor!
  5. 9 points
    The hazards of deck chairs. Make sure everything is in place, BEFORE you sit down.
  6. 9 points
  7. 8 points
    Dixie Chopper made in Fillmore, Indiana made those for Wheel Horse in the late 1980’s. The Greencastle Wheel Horse dealer was on the national Wheel Horse council and told Wheel Horse management about the zero turn that has been developed by Mr Art Evans. Dixie Chopper of course took off on its own after that. see DixieChopper.com. Company History . also see rurallifestyledealer.com the Model N
  8. 7 points
    Jimmy... quit playing with your dinghy!
  9. 7 points
    Looks like one off a walk behind. Can be adapted with a bit of thought and work. You really need a slot hitch and make a tool bar. Below are some slot hitches I made. I think I have one left. I'll take a photo of the tool bar tomorrow.
  10. 6 points
    That could be dangerous. Not for the Mrs., but for Norm for taking the photo before helping her up. Glad she is smiling and not hurt.
  11. 5 points
    Ordered a seat from AGRI Supply as recommended by @peter lena I also painted the deck. The deck was pretty rough as far as paint goes. Nice and solid just didnt look so nice. First I tried to brush touch up it. I didnt like the way that looked so I grabbed a can of Rustoleum and sprayed it. Not happy with the results but guess I have to live with it. I am not painting any more tractors. I hope I like the new seat better then the paint on the deck. Anyone have photos of the the same seat on their tractor? I would like to see. Here is before and after on the deck. I am also waiting for the tie rod for the Lambert. Was suppose to come yesterday but it didnt. The tracking information dosnt help.
  12. 4 points
    Anybody ever saw one of these? Anybody know any thing about them? I have never till now. Local here on CL & I may go look at it just for the halibut.
  13. 4 points
    If you have more than one, they breed...
  14. 4 points
    Today I went with a friend to look at a workshop that was for sale from an estate. There was a really great lathe, a vertical mill, bandsaw and a whole lot of measuring tools. The lathe was bought new in 1987 for £2800, at today's prices that around £8000. One owner who didnt make anything with it. The executor wanted £1400 for the entire contents, we tried to argue him up to a fairer price but he was happy that the machines were going to another engineer and would be looked after, not sold on for a quick buck. My friend is over the moon as he has never been so lucky, but I think its also about being genuine too as others had been to look at the stuff and had tried to bargain him down. Road trip to collect on Monday Mick
  15. 4 points
    Well those are the photos after getting home and I'd feel a little funny taking photos of my own car in front of Menards.
  16. 4 points
    Thank you. I have always liked this guy..... we think a LOT alike in many ways. This morning, I saw him outside, stopped and chatted for awhile. In his shop was the C-125.... front axle is off. He says the pivot is worn and will have a new bushing installed. He said he had the deck and I could have it if I wanted it..... had no idea he had a Wheel Horse. I knew I liked him!!!
  17. 4 points
    I would buy it if the price was right.Neighbors here think I'm weird enough already owning so many Wheel Horse tractors and mowing with a different one every time I mow..I'd look even more weird on THAT zero-turn.Yeee Haaa!!
  18. 4 points
    The 1989 WH brochure I picked up when I bought the 312-8 has 1 model in there a 724-Z . It had a 24 HP Onan commercial duty engine with dual Eaton 7 hydrostatic drives weighing in at 990 lbs. Optional 50 or 60''SD decks. Better eat your wheaties if that don't run and need to put it on a trailer Jim. Good luck It also was able to have a 48'' snow blade. drawbar and 22x12 knobby tires. I think you would look good on it plowing snow in your hunter orange gear.
  19. 4 points
    There are two versions of the 520-H besides the 520-HC. The '88-'89 is very similar chassis-wise as other Wheel Horse tractors for those years and has the motion lever between your legs. The '90 added the swept axle with larger wheels and tires with the motion lever on the steering column. From '91-'97 they had the gear reduction steering. All 520's have the Eaton 11 transmission with a hydraulic lift. The 518-H, besides less horsepower, I believe has the Eaton 7 transmission with a manual lift for all years. I would not be in the market with a 518-H with 2,400 hours. I have owned an '89 and a '90 520-H and actually liked the '89 better.
  20. 4 points
    I don't know...she looks pretty comfy to me. Just give her a beer.
  21. 4 points
    Had a pair for almost 2 weeks now. They come to the window feeder but we are now providing orange slices (very popular) and modified a humming bird feeder as they had been working one of those. We assume they are nesting somewhere near as they have stayed around. so long.
  22. 4 points
    Latest... new rubber! hoodstand painted engine cleaned and painted rolling....
  23. 4 points
    I have no idea why the 416 I picked up once in MN went in with the same cab with no problem but this one was a tight squeeze! The ultimate scoring rig!
  24. 4 points
    Blade for a safety razor.
  25. 3 points
    I think you have come up with a simple way for the average person to get an idea of cylinder wear.As a machinist I have the tools you mention to get a more precise measurement but I am well aware of their cost and limited use to most folks.Your method is all most people need to know what they have.You have my vote!
  26. 3 points
    I know 3 things about 0 turns. 1. guys who run them go flat out leaving a crappy cut and a sore back even with suspension 2. I would get dizzy after about 5 min of use 3. They sink a lot.
  27. 3 points
    Took June Bug on here first 50 mile journey yesterday. Had to go to Watertown for a checkup and some running around. 35 to 40 mph is a nice speed and we have a back road to town that is paved with very little traffic. Nothing passed me going up and only two coming back. Lakes, trees, and farm country makes for a picturesque drive. The car does good in town and keeps up with traffic just fine. June Bug is a bit of a distraction though and gets lots of honks and grins. In the parking lots you better have time for visiting or leave her at home. So far the general consensuses is to leave the interior original and just replace the missing door panels so that's what I'm going to do. New plugs and coil will be installed today. I'll be changing from 30w non-detergent to 20-50w detergent on Monday and change it again after a few miles as I'm sure the detergent is going to get dirty in a hurry. So far I'm enjoying the journey.
  28. 3 points
    Been painting today but unfortunately the wrong color. I much prefer regal red but this project had to get done in three more days!! Almost there. The tops are spalted maple. A lot going on in these small little squares!!
  29. 3 points
    Performing a good maintenance check may resolve your problem and should be done anyway. Fuel tank vent, as the engine is run the fuel level goes down, if there is no vent the tank will develop a slight vacuum and as the vacuum increases the fuel pump will not be able to overcome the vacuum and the engine will stop. Fuel tank and lines, check the fuel tank to be sure it is clean inside. Check the fuel lines for signs of cracking, a small crack can allow air to enter and the fuel pump can't move air through the system. Use ethanol free gas, the ethanol will eat up fuel system components. .https://www.pure-gas.org/ Air filter, fuel filter and spark plugs are all service items that should be changed each season.
  30. 3 points
    I would start with this as the issue... make sure cap vent is open...
  31. 3 points
    What's in your mirror is kinda hard when you have an enclosed but took a 10 hr round trip jaunt to go see @dclarke to pick up a fine 520 snow beast with Dan @Achto for navigator and my wife Cindy for beauty. Always a pleasure and well worth the trip Denny. He even threw it a nice pile of parts and a fine lawn roller that Dan and I might come to fisticuffs about ownership! Kev @pullstart the hood collection grew abit. Just so you guys know Denny has got a nice little harem of thundering round hoods. SORRY no pics as one has yet to be unveiled. We'll let @Terry M do that. Note the clearance of the cab...we had to take off the becon lite and pull the cores out of all four tires to get it to fit.... so if it fits ... it ships!
  32. 2 points
    Just picked up a plough, would have been handy to have had it a few weeks ago - but nice to add to the collection of implements. Needs a bit of a clean up like everything else! I guess it just hooks onto the towbar, haven't got it home yet as still arranging a courier.
  33. 2 points
    After a brief conversation with my buddy Stefan... I figured I’d post this. Not my favorite music type, but it’s a perfect reminder to help your neighbor. Help a stranger. Smile at people. Hold the door. Fix a tire. Offer a water.
  34. 2 points
    Wow looks like I started a debate on the merits & faults of a ZT. Not ny intentions I asure you. I'd put up a pic of mine but you canaries would strip me colors and throw me out the club... That said gonna go kick the tires tommorow and deliver a lawn roller to @Achto. Sorry @dclarke I ain't got a tractor with enough traction other than the plow mule to pull it up my hills. BTW the limited slip works on the 1067! I need it I'll just sub out that seat time to Dan with his Rapherd and follow him around on an RJ...
  35. 2 points
    As far as i know, this Oildrain screws are mostly 3/8“ I exchanged my oildrain screw with a 3/8“ pipe fitting and a bow with a End cap on the end. As long as the Tyres allows, you can later simply drain the Oil by removing the End cap over the oilpan. I used this Fittings in chome style, because they went cheaper as Steel type, another benefit was i can use common Gaskets. so simply after removing the mower deck i just place the oilpan below and drain.
  36. 2 points
    Did a Hedgecut today with my Action Cam on the Beast. that‘s the good news...👍 the bad news it wobbles that strong the camera, that i really not like to post a vid. Will try a smoothening tomorrow, maybe that helps a bit. Actually you just can look 5 sec, before you begin to spit.. 😂
  37. 2 points
    Technically, it’s much longer than a dinghy...
  38. 2 points
    Baltimore Orioles nesting 20 feet from my deck.
  39. 2 points
    Nice Rig, congrats. i see it as a hobby, and hobby means, achieve the smallest solution with a lot of money. It must be satisfy you and give you a good feeling, than it‘s all the money worth. 👍
  40. 2 points
  41. 2 points
    This wasn’t today, but half a summer in 2016. I removed a picture window, installed a second slider from the living room to the deck (under the pergola), moved wiring and finished the drywall on the interior. Outside, I stripped the deck to bare stringers, replaced what was worn then redid the entire deck. It’s Brazilian Tigerwood and I did a double picture frame on each part of the deck, to create two sitting areas. Then, I cut cedar pieces to build the pergola and fit it to the integrated roof line of the house. The railing was an off the shelf kit and I rebuild the stairs as well. This project bought my dune buggy and put some cash in my pocket at the end of the day. Fun stuff! I wish I had a picture of the decking surface, it was awesome!
  42. 2 points
    I never saw one. I never heard of one either. Its like a Unicorn !
  43. 2 points
    There is a full framing square in set. A more complete one than most.
  44. 2 points
    I cleaned up the head and will try and get it put on this weekend. I replaced all of the fuel lines, tank bushing, and shut off valve last weekend. The carb seems to be really clean and tight. I want to try and at least get it running for a little while to assess the transmission. If I have a problem there it will probably not fix the motor.
  45. 2 points
    We are not looking at my depression razor. I'm interested in the beat up piece of metal under it.
  46. 2 points
    I run a TSC belt on my 42" RD deck. 5 yrs.and still going. Same for the mule drive.
  47. 2 points
    Thanks Richie. I didn't do any cosmetic work on this one. Just went through it mechanically to get a bunch of things right. Rewired, seal the gas tank, tranny seals etc. I use a blower on my 76 and a blade on my 2005 but both of them mow in the summer. I'd just like to leave a blade on this one year around because there always seems to be something that I need it for and swapping a deck for a blade is a pain. Ya know, a tractor for every attachment. I had a mid mount but got rid of it. I prefer a front blade with a solid lift connection.
  48. 2 points
    No wait ... I already met Skunk... I was talking about you!
  49. 2 points
    Finalized drawing for next project and made story poles for it.
  50. 2 points
    I replaced the bearings and brushes on a Starter/Generator today. To hold the brushes in place while replacing the armature I used a short piece of 1 1/2" PVC pipe which is slightly larger than the commutator. As the armature was being inserted the PVC was pushed out and the brushes fell into place. Easy and inexpensive.
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