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I can’t tell you how many times that has happened to me. I look at a tractor I haven’t used in a while and think I should sell it. Then I use it for whatever reason and think no, I like this tractor, I don’t want to sell it!!

July 2, 1865 One-time Methodist Reform Church minister William Booth and his wife Catherine Booth found the East London Christian Mission, now known as The Salvation Army.

This is my in line project. I pick this up this spring.bought it at the right time. Going through it front to back. It is dirty from mowing from mowing it,s hole life. So tearing it down to rolling frame. It is on a dolly now. I was lucky to have Dockwheelhorse as a friend that had the original front tire. Here are a few picks.

Little red tractors brought us all to Red Square; but it is the people who keep me coming back for more.

Took out the annoying Push button start button and push/pull kill switch..and added all new wires, switches and black plug to fill the huge hole in dash.

Why not, right? Let’s see’m. Actually this is a “sad 702”, but there’s always hope.

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As you go through this project please keep in mind that we have all learned from other members of Red Square. Ask your questions BEFORE you make a valiant attempt that ends up poorly. We are here to help and most of us have already made the mistake before so you don't have to repeat it. Use a generous amount of penetrating oil (not WD-40) on anything you plan to remove, several applications over several days should be your plan of action.

I didn’t know 701 day was a thing! I will have to mark the calendar next year. Nice tractors everyone! 701 is my favorite model. This is mine that just bought at the big show. I love the patina on this thing!

@squonk love the cultivator set. I will play, Here be mine.

I haven’t made a video in over a month…. I need to get on that some time soon.

Show dates July 9-11 in Portage Wisconsin. Great show with garden tractors of all makes. Who's going?

Last week I replaced both rear axle seals and the brake shaft seal on my 1986 312-8. Next I am going to try to fix my worn out Carter carburetor. the housing where the throttle shaft goes into the carburetor is worn out. I am going to look at making a bushing in the machine shop to repair it as long as it is only the top that is worn out. Tractor runs ok like it is however it is running to lean.

Thank you for everyone's help. I need to remove the carburetor and inspect it further. Luckily I work in a machine shop and can make the bushing if only the top is required. This is my first Wheel Horse and it amazes me how strong it is. I pulled a rock about 500 lbs on a makeshift skid with it. I really did not have high hopes for it working and expected the rear lawn tires to dig in and lift the front end. Instead using 1st gear Low range, I did not even realize the rock was back there. I also have a 1956 International Cub Lo Boy from my parents. I am 61 years old and learned to drive on it in the late 60s. It is still and amazing tractor for hauling logs out of the woods and plowing. Once again thank you.

Happy Birthday @meadowfield, we are all glad you were born.

@Sparky Now you,ve done it and it’s gone to his Head.

I would clean up the area and get a rubber grommet to fit that. I bet it would look almost factory. I just welded up a hood that had holes every where from hood ornament to lights.

When my 42" deck started cutting uneven it was the belt idler bearings were shot, gone and the belt was slipping. Check under the guards to be sure the slide is free and all is good on top. After replacing the idler and cleaning it cut great.

Hello all ! I acquired a 1968 Commando for free of charge.He would not take any money but I did gladly purchase a brand new seat he bought for it. The nice gentleman that owned it had plans to restore it unfortunately life got in the way decided to give it up.It then sat for about 20 yrs. Until I came along lol Its partially disassembled but all the parts are there.He even bought a decal set and some odds and ends parts. I have it running and it runs great all it needed was a carb rebuild kit and a condenser and a couple gaskets- so far. Engine was Rebuilt at some point and still has hone swirls in the cylinder,no smoke the deck is usable as well just needs some love. Im redoing the wiring now and in need of an ignition switch . He was a member here at some point not sure if he still is. He just wanted someone to bring it back to life and not go to scrap and he knew I would do that . Someone at some point in its life decided it needed a racing stripe not sure how I’ll Handel that but I think it has to go . Enough rambling a couple pix for now . I told myself no more WHs well we know how that goes !

Here is one after muffler swap. I had forgot I even changed untill i got to going through pics.

Kevin caught us guys on the right side

Pretty sure I went over budget. Nice 48" deck from @c-series don Running k91 from K&B Not at the show, but picked this project up on the way home: Package deal, 1055 with pull toys. Father and son were restoring, Father passed, son lost interest. The tractor is fairly complete, tins are in great condition, mostly painted. Fender pan and hood are still original. So far, all I can identify as missing are the flywheel nut/ washer and coil. The engine and carburetor have been rebuilt, probably give both a going through before I try to get it running. Bonus!

I go to partstree.com or toro online and look up the diagrams for various models of attachments like mower decks, or use the manuals here on Red Square to download...and print those pages for future use that I need regularly...that way issues like your correct washers are easily referenced. Good luck

We all know the VIDEO THAT EVERYONE WANTS TO SEE!!!!!

I zinc plated a few more of my Dodge M37 parts yesterday. Before: After: Set up the bearings for the transfer case idler gear: Made an arbor tool on the lathe this morning, which will be used to guide the transfer case idler gear shaft into the case and through the bearings and shims, while keeping the shaft straight relative to the case and preventing the shaft from catching on and damaging the adjustment shims as it passes through the gear.

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@Natejc_98 Tell us a little about your self and your use/plans for your Horse. Are you planning a complete nut and bolt frame on the ground restoration, or just a cosmetic one? Some like the patina look and use Flood Penetrol to give it a mat finish. Does it run? It not you might want to get it running to Ck out engine and transmission before much disassembly. Share some pictures of rusted out areas to help us guide you.

No need they can be found in the Hillman drawers at a hardware store. Carb Queen has the part numbers.

@Achto @jeremi3210 @joebob @Wild Bill 633 @Streetrodchev @oldiron613 @C100_8

Any pictures of that pedal kit?

Several of our Freightliners have been through similar.

@oliver2-44 mentioned the $10 carbs are metric and great for parts . I typically use as a temporary fix while the original is soaking in the bacta tank.

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Much gooder!

I'll likely never run an aftermarket carb on a big block again. Period. I've personally seen several bad ones here in our own shop. Small block... maybe. But we still have spares to rebuild so that too is unlikely. Matt I saw your PM. Answering here for the benefit of future readers. My recommendation. 1. PM @76c12091520h Brian Badman. Ask if he has a replacement available. 2. CALL Lincoln at A to Z Tractor in PA. If those don't work out lemme know..... Signed, Big Unit / Carb Queen.

Here's the 701 I had. Sold it in 2019. For some reason this tractor gave me more fits than any tractor I ever owned. The best one was when it was running perfectly at the Steam Pageant and I was at the farthest away from my spot and it just died. Had to push it a couple of miles! The float broke into several pieces!

Mine isn't "factory" by any means, but I had to replace what was there.

Happy Borned on Day, @meadowfield

Happy Happy Meadow

Happy Birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉

we all started somewhere with our tractor projects --- if you are not yet experienced, remember one of life's most important sayings -- the definition of "EXPERIENCE" is "LIFE'S ACCUMULATED MISTAKES"

Welcome, If that's you plan, plan on spending a fair amount of money, I'm talking many hundred of dollars and that's if you do most of the work. Is it worth it, no, not money wise, but for many of use here it's not about the money

to the Thet's a really nice looking 800. The tin looks nice and straight with a beautiful patina. Please consider saving the finish. Just let us know what parts you need.

That is a nice solid worker tractor Click on the fuzy picture to download the Operato/Parts manual

What did I score at the Big Show? A great time seeing old friends and enjoying myself.

Here’s what I did WITH my WH today. Put down some lawn stripes! “ 414-8 with a 42” RD “

But my trees are growing