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Balmy... Trail cam at @ebinmaine's place this morning...

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Thanks Don for the thoughts on the bolt. It was handy (like your avatar) and I’m on a time constraint (I leave for Israel on Monday). This upcoming summer, I’ll get a custom rod made up. Today’s project was to clean up the hood and fender pan, then load the tractor, and head to Caleb’s house. This tractor is in such good shape (the seat notwithstanding) and so I felt that the chalky hood would shine up nicely… I wasn’t wrong…I only spent about 20 minutes on it for now but was excited with the results! Not bad for 37 year old paint! my little 5’x8’ trailer was “just big enough” to fit the tractor with blower attached. Caleb got off work about an hour early so that he could be the one to clear his own driveway for the first time! For those of you that have known him for a decade—can you believe that he is now a first time homeowner??? unfortunately the throttle cable is not functioning well. We are going to need to outsource a good used one or find something better. however, even at about half throttle, that Ber-Vac was handling the snow with ease and the torque of that Onan is impressive! For those of you that enjoyed reading the Iron Horse thread, this picture is also there. This is my dad in 1975 clearing the snow at his first house with his 1965 875. 50 years later, his grandson is clearing his driveway at his first house with a 1988 520HC! Wheel Horse—a generational experience for the Stertz household (like it is for many of you!) Job well done for the old machine! using the bagger frame to hold some weight (about 100 pounds) may not be the prettiest situation, however it works just fine. Caleb has a full rack of suitcase weights but no bracket. I suppose that next spring/summer we can fabricate something to hold those. At least, he can now clear any accumulative snow moving forward this winter…

Sort of. I FOUND them in one of the older local hardware stores - on the side of the road. This place is the hardware store is the go to when I need something unusual.

I have bulk cable & sheath in stock. If the throttle lever is in good shape, I can hook you up with the parts for a new cable.

Proof positive you only need 5 horse power to turn a single bottom plow...

Watched this 13yo lad operate this 10,000 lb. plow machine. He plowed from 8AM to 4PM with an hour lunch break(for the Belgians). He turned about 5 acres.

I don't wear blue jeans. I don't even own any. But I don't mind Sydney advertising them for me.....

Here too!!! The old furnace is getting a workout.

Carlisle 9.5's Right - about 8 years old Left - about 4 years old One made in USA, one not... Unfortunately, not a new problem.

Now that is funny right there. Good job whoever took the pictures.

Great thread for modifications as well as the family and generations points! Definitely some of the things here that drew many of us to these machines and this hobby!

Normally I would say between these the Kohler is superior. A Kohler Magnum engine is nearly bullet proof with decades of longevity built in. The engine in your pic is unfortunately not suitable for Wheel Horse in any way due to the stubby PTO shaft. No adapter made will make it capable of supporting the side loads generated on these machines. If you made it work, it would eventually fail and likely damage things even possibly the operator. If the Briggs has at least 2 and 3/4 inches of PTO shaft it will work better in this case. If you have to sleeve it to 1.125, it is still a safe option. I'm a huge fan of Briggs Vanguard v-twins. I have several of them. That being said, I do not expect them to last like a cast iron Kohler will.

If the coil is energized during the start and run positions of the ignition switch that I don't see why this won't work. The only caution I would add here, ground importance can't be overstated. Original Wheel Horse grounds were adequate at best. Just a few years of corrosion... no more ground. That's why I like to run separate grounds to every major component.

PTO clutch lever cotter pin slid into hole without washer. This will make the next steps easier. PTO clutch lever 5666 nyliner bushing installed. I rotated it so the slit in it faces rearward as when the clutch is engaged it pulls the clutch lever forwards. PTO clutch lever washer slid on then grip ring installed as close to the washer as possible. PTO clutch lever cotter pin and washer installed. If you have the grip ring in the right place there should be no in and out play of the clutch lever but it should rotate easily.

But, what did she actually do? Pull the head, clean things up, reinstall with no gasket, didn't change any oil or filters, etc. Didn't checked the fuel or change it. I give her prompts for some of the things she did, but it kind of seemed fishy or fake from the get go. I want to believe it's real, but with so much fake stuff nowadays, has me doubting.

And lets not forget... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levi_Strauss but in my working days ... I wear Duluth Trading cargo pants for the sole purpose of being able to comfortably carry a stupid phone. But there's an idea... blues jeans with cargo pockets?!?!?

Yeah, but a box of crackers isn't advertised as being a particular size. Tires with a given size rating not being that size could be grounds for false advertising lawsuits. It happened to Lowes a while back because all their lumber was listed at the common sizes and not the actual sizes.

What did you do today... Here? What did I do? 🥶🧊🧥

Love those old stores...

I have been using a GE hybrid water heater for 15 years, the only issue was a factory fault that was fixed for free. Installation is the same as a standard water heater but clearance around it is necessary so it can move air and a provision for the condensate water is needed.

Could be a really nice find! Not sure how familiar you are with but check the frame for cracks where the 4 bolts attach the uni-drive since it obviously has history pushing a dozer blade. Not a deal breaker but checking is a must.

On my first meeting @wallfish, he lent me an RJ to tool around the Big Show. He emphatically cautioned me about its touchy clutch and willingness to wheelie. Having driven standard shift vehicles since before having a driver’s license, I paid heed and never had the front wheels more than a couple inches off the ground. Predictability and muscle memory are essential for clutching. We more mechanically-inclined and capable members do have to keep in mind that things mechanical and electrical can intimidate some of those who join the forum looking for an assist. They often need very specific and detailed answers along with reassurance.

@stevasaurus

Painters pants

Don't let a 1" diameter crankshaft slow you down if it is long enough. Simple work around. All the B&S engines Wheel Horse used have 1" diameter pto shafts and I believe all the 8hp Kohler's they used also. Just need to get a pto bearing race/sleeve to fit the 1" crank and the rest of the pto parts are the same.

that is true but it still is a sneaky way of doing things...

Thanks man

That should be a 1/2-13 thread.

A K341 will have more than enough power for your need. The only concern I would have with the example you found is the stubby crankshaft on the PTO side.

Why yes... yes I do... Nice grab!!!

Had a great Time with my RJ pushing 4” of wet snow. Pushed with ease even without weights or chains, but ground isn’t frozen solid yet. Tried to represent those old ads of those Pipe Smokers.

What's faster than a Ferrari? Raceinbob on his birthday!

And then it can take a bit of repetition to adjust your muscle memory for releasing the clutch!

Our tankless LP water heater has two 4" PVC pipes going to and from it, one for combustion air, one for exhaust. You can place your hand on the exhaust PVC pipe and feel a slight bit of warmth. Our water from a deep well enters the unit at an average of 42* and leaves at 120* and will continue leaving the heat exchanger at 120* as long as there is water flowing. When the fow stops the burner shuts off and stays off until the next time you call for hot water, just that simple. We heat water, cook, heat the home and occasionally use the Gas log fireplace on about 300 to 400 gallons of LP per year depending on the winter. In the summer when we are just using the water heater and cooking with the gas usage the use is not noticeable. Our tank is a 500 gallon unit and I fill it at the end of the summer, unless we have a very harsh winter it will not be refilled until the following summer.

After having been through a spill... I'd HIGHLY RECOMMEND everyone does this.

We have LP on site for the Generac. Venting the unit might need some creative solutions. The concrete chimney starts below grade and runs up the back side of the house. I suppose it could be tapped into above the connection for the furnace. I doubt I could 'T' into the furnace flue pipe.... The furnace is about the same age. We have been thinking about going to LP for the next furnace and getting rid of the oil tank in the basement. Probably out to go to the next size larger LP tank if we make that conversion.

The tankless unit only fires when water flows, the tank type keep on using gas all day. Much more efficient than an electric tank type.

Same. Processing thinkerizations & mullerificating prodigiously is often cause for sleeperating.

Jack I applaud all of the mods you’ve made except using a bolt in the front hitch. Under load and use, both the bolt threads and the parts of the hitch touching them will have premature wear. A piece of plain rod or a bolt with a longer shoulder would work better.

Looks better than factory.

Hydraulic oil filter base ready to be installed. Note the extra set of holes for the filter base mount in the fender support bracket. The two rear holes are used for rigid supply and return tubing to the valve and the front holes are used when rubber hoses are used for the supply and return lines. Hydraulic oil filter base installed. Hydraulic return line fittings tightened at rear axle and filter base.

Many thanks gwest-ca I will check that out Friday when i get back into the shop You know Squonk I don't know if I wired the ammeter. The glass is broken and it has no needle need to check that! Hi guys Thanks for all your help. I tried all the suggestion. When I took the wires off the safety switches and connected them together THE OLE HORSE CAME ALIVE !!! Ok must be the safety switch, so I connected the PTO switch. Again it started right up. Then the brake switch was connected. I pushed it in with my thumb it started right up.Ok we are ready to go, not so fast CNC. Because when I got on the seat and pushed the brake padel nothing! Oh No!!! Sometimes it is best to stay cool and think about what you are doing. After looking at the tractor while cooling down I notice the bracket holding the safety switch was bent straighten the bracket and guess what everything works great. Boy is my face red!!! HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!!!!

I have found that over charging can be as a result of poor grounding of the regulator. I've had them go as high as 23 vdc. I cleaned the back where the mounting screw goes through, and cleaned where it mounts to the tractor. Problem solved.

And the actual issue just may be a poor (painted, oxidized, corroded or otherwise compromised) ground at the rectifier to sheet metal mounting bolts. Many of us add a secondary ground cable from the battery negative terminal to one of the rectifier bolts. It must be properly grounded, at all times while running, for it to do its job...

Electrical problems are the worst.........they can very easily send you on a wild goose chase. Like squonk said check the ammeter. I'd also try bypassing the safety switches. If it starts, you know at least one of them is the issue and can connect them again one at a time until you find the bad one.