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August 24, 1975, The band Queen enters a recording studio in Wales to begin the sessions that will produce “Bohemian Rhapsody.” Because the finished song runs nearly six minutes, record execs fear radio stations will never play it.

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.

The 90 minute flight and the 5 hour flight are over. About to board for the 15 hour and 56 minute flight now in San Francisco. After that I have one more 4 hours flight..then I can really sleep!

Yes they are. I haven't weighed them but I need to get them mounted so I can stop having to move them around the shop

We asked the organist to mix in a few bars of 'Bohemian Raposidy' into the prelude to mom's memorial service. I don't think many of the people there noticed. One of the church members mom had worked with through the years was a piper. He played 'Anazing Grace' on his pipes during that service - that, they noticed. Why mix some Queen into a memorial service? In memory of a story mom told many times about a wedding service where the organist mixed in some 'Mares Eat Oats and Does Eat Oats' into the porcession.

A bit more progress… Breaking out the drive First part of the intermediate drive and 4WD selector First view of the output My awesome son milling me the dog clutches on the gears out of gear in gear Axle with steering added - tie rod on the bottom as need to get the drive out, and a Suburban is a very low frame and pivot point.

Had a couple of my favorites out of the shop so I could cut some lumber. Looked too good to not snap a shot. You can see that the weather hasn't been kind to my grass this year.

Too much on the to-do list today to get these on a machine but did manage to drill the rims for the weights. ICYMI, these 4 x 8 rims came on an off-brand cart with bushings and dry rotted wheel barrow tires. I almost threw them on the I don't care pile but they're actually decent quality so I knocked the bushings out and put 4 ply 4 x 8 tri-ribs on them. I talked my brother out of the weights and cleaned them up. Too wide on standard rims to get through the gates on my property so I think this will work. Soon to be in service...

Neither have I. But I have replaced the points and condenser and spent a bunch of time checking wiring, then opened the fuel cock and had it start right up and keep running!

Discovered someone a few weeks ago called Flying Wrench videos on Facebook - - very entertaining and informative -- suggest Red Sq members may want to check it out ?? I know there are many members here who do not do FB but if you do its worth a few minutes.. I believe he may be on other media outlets as well ????????? he is a young guy, maybe mid-late 20s in Virginia area who has a traveling home visit repair business for Tractors, lawn mowers etc -- ( started the business himself, never worked in a shop, no college ) . The cool thing is he does video of every repair which is about 6 appointments daily -- i have not seen his entire inventory of videos but at 6 per day ( editted ) he has lots of fresh content -- some videos are short few minutes others maybe 15 - 20 minutes I have not seen a WH yet but all the usual other manufacturers -- Cadet, Craftsman, Deere, Troy Bilt, etc - and even a few "Go carts" or other small engine repairs -- His customized repair van is insanely impressive - he did the build out himself - the organization and tools and spare parts he has is incredible - all Milwaukee - also has power lift on back of van hooked to the bumper area tongue that lifts front tractor axles so he can do mower deck service and repair - Some repairs are simple maintenance - others more involved carb replace - electrical - pulleys - belts etc - His problem solving diagnostics is pretty interesting as he goes through the step by step elimination to solution - eg: why it won't run ????? His video isn't as much like You Tubes that tend to be more "educational content" but he does explain as he does the repair what he's doing -- so for Rd Sq members with some knowldge of the basics you will find he explains just enough to sustain your interest without being to simple or to complex. One thing i find interesting are his opinion comments about the various manufacturers which many members here will apprecaite considering the simplicity of our WH engineering - also what i realized is how many others are vertical shaft tractors with all the pulleys and machanicals under the frame. lastly, he also shows what $ he charges which is also informative Enjoy -- Bill

Sweet find! The model that I have been looking for. Cut my Wheel Horse teeth on a brand new B-80/8-Speed as an 11 year old.

Why did the police arrest the turkey? They suspected it of fowl play! What do you get when a chicken lays an egg on top of a barn? An eggroll!

I told my wife she should embrace her mistakes. She gave me a hug.

I have to admit; I dig that hood ornament!

Had the 1988 312 out today with a newly acquired dump cart (LTD-244). Found the cart at a local (mostly used) tool store.

My niece and her husband had an out door wedding next to a busy section of the Fox river. Right after they were done saying their vows, some one off in the distance started playing the beginning of "Another one bites the dust". Not load but load enough. The bride & groom did not hear it but most of the people attending had all they could do to keep from laughing out load.

Looks like they may be connected to a jack shaft.

Saw this on marketplace.. thoughts on it.. practicality, useful for work? Price? Both engines make it have double the horsepower.. to lift it off the ground and shoot flames?

That's normal - as it should be A hydro transmission would have motion control, not a shifter. There is no neutral, only "stop". Somewhere on the transmission should be a " tow valve" that can be opened to allow the tractor to be free-wheeled (pushed/towed)

Interesting build. Looks like both engines are belted to a jack shaft that drives the transmission. Can these engines be reversed? Seems the belts would be too short to reverse by twisting.

This would be my biggest worry and would really check magnets out. If I were in doubt, I would try and run down a good fly wheel. Its hard to tell in Pic how much damage has been done through and if you're not worried about them then go for it.

Florida Man strikes again. Florida Man is my favorite superhero.

Timely! I had the same thing on my B80. https://www.amazon.com/Grommet-735-0149-935-0149-951-0171-751-0171/dp/B0DPR2WGD8/ref=sr_1_6?crid=1CPVBDAH7MYS2&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Xf1D-xfjAt76-djDR_B5hHjbXJidjgl3ZdrDOsGzWTin9wO-ytfM4rCpPlj1PsiL3ueY4-TbH-74BegndQJNHwUgA0DqZ39LguAr0m6lL8vqu6dwkU65TKGN7l-Lt9hsnBtwH2fGbd9ub6oSuOGzkbYrgPwOGG21qmk2F2sCmVvjHBuKlhDmULZD_xeAavOXKcP_QtTTvzdgjwnGUXDm2eHn8cpUTdwrUC-TN0AbPiY.AZDjGDEZjKCF_6MCkfMncAXVS5dlQ0jzOKM6MKvN2U4&dib_tag=se&keywords=fuel+shutoff+and+grommet&qid=1787516215&sprefix=fuel+shutoff+and+grommet%2Caps%2C4864&sr=8-6

You should replace the flywheel. That magnet will shed more pieces, jam into the charging stator and ruin the stator or break the stator mounting tabs off the cam cover. You can chase the threads in the crank with a tap.

Different tractor manufactures all used the Sunstrand hydro gears and many had different fluid recommendations. JD wanted you to use JD20 Some went with ATF others motor oil some hydro fluid. You might want to see what Jacobsen recommended If it is pink or red probably ATF

Well guys you were taking pullers for the crank side. I made this one from an existing puller that I had it is really bent one time when I was trying to get a drive hub off. The seal was leaking bad. It actually broke the snap ring inside the transmission. They had to recut the grove for a new snap ring. So now I use it to remove the crank pulley. It works every time rusted crusted doesn’t matter. It pulls it off so easy. This is a heavy duty puller from a set that I have. I’ve seen some engines were badly rusted caked with whatever I thought I’d never get it off, but I hooked it up sprayed it down. Came off like butter. Just sharing my two cents..

Where from? Summet?

Might be worth the price if both engines are in good running order, and rest of tractor would be parts IMHO.

The engine on the right could run and not be connected.

While looking at gearbox options for Colossus I found that there are options that include a 2 gear, same speed in/out rotation reverser. Someone needs to buy this just so we can disect it.

Incredible machining work!!

I have a set of those. Heavy little things.

A useless tractor. Personally I would avoid it, but that’s just me.

The brake shaft seal came this morning and the bearings checked out. I had to lower the FEL sub-frame to get the brake disc off but all is well again

I think steel would be a better choice. Absorption, heat. Steel would be tougher to make but if one of you guys in Connecticut want to try steel. I can help

Things were going too well! Time for some setbacks! Was cranking it over and saw fuel dripping by the carb. Fuel line is shot and not in my stock. So off I go to one of the 2 parts stores open. No customers there and 2 guys working. They have all of the sizes except 1/4" So I go to the other store open. There are 4 employees outside looking under the hood of a Ford Ranger. There are 2 more inside. How many people do they need on a Sunday? Anyway they had just enough hose. Went to change the line and the fuel tank grommet crumbled apart. None on the shelf. So I went and got out my engine stand tank and put it on as a temp. Used the tank time to get the critter trash out of the tower. Looked at the funky wiring. Tested the switch which was correct but the ignition part was not working. Hence the push button switch. I had a used switch in stock. Tested that and the start part doesn't work! So that went into the trash. Got some fuel flowing and hit the key and SHE'S A RUNNER!!! Nice and quiet. That muffler must be one of the good ones. Got to get a seat back on and change 1 more rear tire. Got a switch, shifter boot, and tank grommets on the order sheet for now.

Still got the little baby buggy bumpers on the hood and seat hinges. Seat clean up

Absolutely yes you are. I have never ever done such a thing.

Yeah. Been doing that on flights for years. I’ve taken plenty of 10-13 hours flights in the past. This one leg is 16 hours and is my longest yet. I will be in a sleeper pod so that’ll help being able to lay completely flat, won’t be sitting upright for 16 hours. And it’s an overnight flight so hoping to zonk-out!

I have this one set aside. I believe it's a 1976. I bought this from @Retired Wrencher Gary. Overall decent shape but the engine was incorrectly rebuilt. Not sure if I will have my favorite local small engine shop fix this one, or just swap another one in. Definitely looking forward to having this machine as a part of my working Herd.

Yes Don, the times; they are a changing. The KOOL KUSTOMS that were built by George Barres and others like Dean Jeffries, Junior Conway and Ed (Big Daddy) Roth were highly sought after in the collector car market, now it is Mustangs and Camaros. Sad to say the Roy Brizio built '32 Ford High Boy owned by Vic Edelbrock only brought $ 165,000 at auction a few weeks ago. It would have brought twice as much a decade ago.

Sold the Workhorse today! Guy I purchased it from bought it back. Looks like everything gonna work out, especially for me. I got the 416 now to replace it.

One thing about it: they should not have had time to brown weld back on yet. Should be easier to pull them again, if you decide to.

You kind of need to look at production numbers a little bit. Oliver production numbers were low. Most numbers were not that low. Now if you are talking about a that there was only 200 made of - like the 420LSE the price tag goes up a fair amount. Supply & demand ya know. Some people get upset when a gets mutilated or scrapped out. Which I have to agree, I get a little saddened when it happens. The other way to look at it is - Every horse that dies, makes the survivors more valuable. I collect because I enjoy the hobby and even more so, the people associated with it. If I was in it to make any money at all, I would not have restored any of my tractors.

My 867 after a lengthy restoration.

I keep adding to my post. The last video is the schedule of the Big Boy...it is worth it if you get that chance to see it. Tell me what you think if you get to see it. The Steam Whistle is worth it.