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Sure wish there was a sure fire answer for this question. Flushing and refilling is a bit of a gamble. The inside of those cases is not painted. If left unattended for any length of time, rust forms and is pretty hard to get out without disassembly. Flushing pretty much will remove the watered down oil but in the past I have found the rust that forms on the inside of the case on top remains. Of course the best is to disassemble inspect and clean. @stevasaurus has good vids for this on the tube. Does require some general mechanical ability. This case was flushed and then disassembled, note the rust on the top of the case. One indicator is the dip stick, if it is real rusty that is telling you something. A magnetic drain plug can help but has limitations.

Got this text from @Stepney this morning. I can honestly say I don't know anyone who knows more about various tractor and equipment models over the years. He's thinking it's a Terramite.

Years ago, I saved an old Wheel Horse from a scrap pile for $40. Finally looking at getting it together now. I'm finishing up on my old Ariens Garden Tractor steering and then I'll get on the old Wheel Horse. It's in the shipping container and when it gets a little cooler, I'll pull it out for some better pictures. Looking forward to getting some information on this. Others have suggested it is a 1961 Suburban 551 from the pictures. Thanks, Dave No engine.

Hi! I'm looking to see if i can get some help with my grandfather’s RJ-58 Serial # 21259. The tractor has a Kohler K91 engine on it. I know this tractor has the original plow as well. I’m just looking to see what I can do to make the tractor last and keep it in good condition. I don’t know much about it.

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Excellent point. A couple of things...... Flushing with diesel, instead of engine oil, is better because of its lower viscosity. This will make leaking seals - and those on their way out - very apparent. If you have one failed seal, you probably have more. Plan on changing the shifter boot for a good fitting new one. The shifter acts like a wick if it gets wet. (That is most likely how the water got in).

Probably would not be a bad idea to use that store brand motor oil (30 wt?) as a flush. Diesel fuel will work here, too. After the flush, drain it again and refill with 80wt gear oil - store brand here is adequate. As part of the flush procedure, you need to run the tractor around for a few minutes, including tight right hand and left hand turns and run it in all gears to thourally circulate the flushing fluid and try to get the crud in the transmission stirred up and suspended in the oil so it gets drained out. When draining the transmission, it helps to raise the front of the tractor as high as safely possible for you. There is a hump in the floor of the transmission, and raising the front of the tractor allows the oil ahead of the hump to get to the drain plug.

I have lived in my home since 88. House is on a main highway. Thought I'd seen everything. But tonight took the cake. Wife heard a noise out front when cooking dinner. Someone was broke down along the side of the road. I finally look out and there is a 4 x 8 trailer with a couple of tons of pea gravel on it. The right side tire is flat and off the bead. 2 guys standing there and lets just say English isn't their primary language. I go out to see if they need help. I ask " where's the spare?" They say " the house. " Someone is bringing it. I look at their jack. It's a 12v POS. I offer to help with my jack and impact. Spare arrives. It's the wrong one. It's a 15" and the trailer is13" So off they go. They come back about a half hour later and he's got this little bag.I'm thinking, that ain't no tire! He pulls out a Gatorade and 2 CANS OF EXPANDO FOAM!!!!. I ask where is the tire? " Wal-Mart didn't have it " I tell them to go to TSC. I Tell them about 10 times. But this guy is determined to use the foam! There is a chunk out of the tread and a slit in another spot. He tries to filling the slit and empties both cans into this tire. Another guy shows up with another trailer and they shovel half the gravel into that. But they also move the remaining gravel to the opposite side of the trailer and towards the front onto the tongue. Tow vehicle is a mini van. When they lowered the jack the foam squirts out and the rim is on the pavement. He drove off with it like that! I don't know if I will be able to sleep tonight because I can't stop laughing! Look close at the tire!

Similar work here today. no pics Just a yard of compost to overseed and top dress my back yard that looks pretty bad this year. Don't think I would have attempted it without

That appears to be a bracket for the bagger attachment.

He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother.

If you can rebuild even the most simple of small engines - then these particular transmissions are a piece of cake and a walk in the park.

Man those are some deals one could become jealous off. No chance of finding parts that nice around here, let alone for that price. Greetings from the Netherlands, Mark

Our work would have gone a bit quicker if the lift link on my dozer blade had not gone AWOL.

Made a couple nice scores in the swap meet area. Super straight hood for $5. A solid U-size battery tray for $15, and this original headlight lens for $50

Morgan, the 14-8, got some exercise today hauling about 4 yards of topsoil from where the dump truck left it to where it was needed. Had help from the neighbor's 'property manager' and his son. We had sea chanties playing while we were doing the rake & shovel work. Here is where we started: And a couple views of the finished job: Next step is to seed it. Any advice for what type of seed to use in a shaded area? Initial research indicates a mix of soft fescue and tall fescue would be a good choice.

Finished up on the C160 front end today replaced tie rods with some l had made a while back. Also added thrust bearings on the spindles. Good thing I had the homegrown tie rods ready, one of the old ones fell apart when I took it off . Steers way easier than before even with the wider wheels and 5 rib V61 tires.

I mean no real testing of STABIL I have no science lab here. My elimination of problems is to replace the part properly. No farmer fixes. No mickey mousing. No hack jobs. Repair. Replace. Maintenance. Lubrication. Good quality parts. All add up to a winning combination.

Certainly pucker stuff! That ground is pretty common here in Greene Co. Pa. The farm boys here can make you nervous in these hey fields. I have frontage that is about the same and I have just about 40' of it that I can't mow. I slide to the ditch. There is a lot to learned for the vid. The best tip is keeping your front end higher then the rear wheels, very important. Notice when he is coming back around the tree and the front dips down how the machine starts to slide. The duals are a big help and he is working those turning brakes like a real pro. Lifts that brush hog just at the right time too! Wondering if he has filled tires? Good vid I probably would fill better in a smaller machine tho! But those days are over I would pass, lol.

The pedal tractor guy was at our Steam Pageant a few years back. Crazy!

been doing this for years , most important to BREAK THE GRUNGE CLCLE , any collective , moist grass , debris . personally like the open gear and chain spray , it stains the metal black with protection , another vital part is your , sun mounting point , you want hours on this ,to dry and soak in . did an initial , spindle bearing swap on it , Lucas 550 deg grease , also did related pulleys , very quiet , solid , deck actually gets very warm . proof of moisture elimination , just one of the things , I regularly do to ensure solid reliable usage . also did any related bearing , in the mule drive / pto set up , engagement is quiet and squeal free . keep it greasy , pete

Here are some photos from the show. On our third day there and still probably only made it through half of the displays, vendors and swap meet area. Picked up a really straight hood for $5.00 in the consignment barn!

Decided to exercise my Elec-Trak this morning. Needed to remove the deck from its storage cart, and used the Roper with the front mount boom. After installing the deck I mowed about half the back yard. The grass was still wet with dew but I had a narrow window of opportunity. The wife has a doctors appointment this morning. Which is where I am going now. Not bad for 53 years old.

Needed to get the york rake hooked up to work on the stump removal project. It is the only implement I have not permanently attached to a tractor. Had to move a lot to get it out and hooked up to the GT-14... Part of me says I need another 3pt tractor

Will be going on 3 days now, still no pics so beginning to wonder if said rollers were really installed

I finished up the grader blade project back in July. It came out better than I expected. I really appreciate everyone's help in providing me with dimensions, pictures, suggestions and encouragement. I couldn't have done it without all your help

here is a pic of one I made a while back for one.

Back in PA in 2017 a drunk ran off the road and into my driveway and tore up my chimney and the side of my house