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September 15, 1962, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons' "Sherry" hits the top of the pop music charts. It was the start of a remarkable run of hits. Valli (born Francis Casteluccio) had been hard at work trying to become a star for the better part of a decade before the Four Seasons achieved their breakthrough. They had come together as a group in several stages over the previous four years, changing their name in 1961 from the Four Lovers after failing an audition at a New Jersey bowling alley called The Four Seasons.

Can't hurt... expired in 2017, so either use it for bicycles chain oil or put it on the deck and see what happens...

Was fortunate enough to be first in line to get this on the weekend. Good shape - light surface rust only - PO said stored inside. Tires all hold air although showing their age. Really good score. Is this a model UW-643 or the 7-2211 The only way to tell is by the decal style. There is no serial number plate. And what's the deal with that decal. I could count on one hand the number of times I've seen it.

On a rural road, a state trooper pulled a farmer over and said, “Sir, do you realize your wife fell out of the car several miles back?” To which the farmer replied: “Thank God, I thought I had gone deaf!”

953/1054's are a fun project. Before/After attached.

It would never break under an S-10, but it is a good bit wider. The 8.8 can be had in S-10 is width with the same 31-spline components an f-150 got.

I could take it off your hands for you and that would fix your problem

Hold my beer and watch this.

I used Lubriplate for years to coat and waterproof carbon steel hydro turbine parts. It sticks and holds up well My main use now is to lube and waterproof bolt threads.

You came to the wrong place if you’re asking for advice on that! These guys are a bunch of enablers 🤣🤣🤣

This has not really answered @CRF857’s question. I’d also like to know the answer to this because I have some of that same stuff that someone gave me. I never really knew what to do with it? Maybe I’ll use it on my decks?

Change a couple of pulleys and maybe a belt, and “awaaaaaay we go!” (NOT to the moon) (Only saw the first two frames of the FB post since I’m not a member!)

Not sure this is good for the deck though.... KEVIN!!! https://www.facebook.com/reel/2833060297040424

Considering, I can catch up to my tractors in high range and 3rd gear in a fast walk… I’m pretty sure they’re not fast enough to do that. Well… on second thought maybe the Command powered 23hp C-85 might be though.😁

With the modern PT we were told to expect replacement of the deck between 7 and 10 years - or less. Maybe this ATV guy is on to something protecting his deck with a coating of rubber.

Now you have given @Pullstart some more ideas he didn't need.

That's one way to do it, I guess. Doubt it would work with our tractors.

8.8 swap.

To ensure proper lubrication and cooling a working Wheel Horse, it should be run at WOT (wide open throttle. The foot throttle on my dragster was not a working tractor. It was designed for show, wheel stands, speed, and speed shifting without using the clutch.

Seems like I have seen one or two of them someplace, go get it-put it on the rotisserie and have some fun with it.

Excellent harmony to follow the voice of the lead singer. Days gone by...

There is a member on here, @953 nut who always says, CHECK THE GROUNDS FIRST. Good advice.

I bought a lift table from Harbor Freight years ago, one of the best tools ever made for us old codgers.

Good move changing both his and the bands name.

Is the plan. We have a very extensive you pull it yard nearby. I am hoping to find a 3.08:1 or 3.27:1 ratio and gov lock would be even better! The S10 has(had) a 3.73:1 ring and pinion, 3.06:1 first gear, and .70:1 overdrive. The NV3500 has a 4:02:1 first and .73:1 OD. A higher ring and pinion would put acceleration right in the same spot, but improve OD cruising speeds by up to 16%. Nerd math

Just an update for those interested. I went to put a diode on the new stator and cut back some of the sheath covering the two wires and found there was a diode already on the black wire. So I'm really glad I cut the sheath and found that instead of assuming I needed to add a diode. So I wrapped it all back up nicely with black electrical tape, hooked it up and I'm finally showing over 12.5v across the battery terminal when at 3000rpm or higher. Must have been the stator all along.

@c-series don included.

My 1055 with a serial number about mid-way of the recorded serial number list had the full round shift rails, don't know when the change was made at the factory. I did change mine over while it was apart for bearings.

That decal was on the ’68 Lawn Ranger so yeah, 60’s style. Gotta always remember all about the times when we look back in history (and yeah, the 60’s are history!)

Why was the cucumber mad? Because it was in a pickle! How did the farmer find his lost cow? He tractor down.

Go big. 10.25 Ford/Sterling axle.

In certain spots...

Thanks to all for the responses. I am a very blessed husband, father, grandpa and great grandpa, there's not much more in this world to be happy for that good friends like you all! Bob

Nice find! I like those wagons. Were they built by Wheelhorse or for them? The decals look 60s? Maybe?

I used some brush on truck bed liner several years ago (probably 8 or 9) and it has held up well.

@CRF857 been doing hot sun / lubrication for years , number one thing is totally cleaning out any debris , trapped , grass , personally use a 2 stage soak in , like a chain and cable spray , macs , napa, totally soak down and heat bake , for hours , set up mine for best all day , sun angle , move as needed , then over spray , with the heavier open gear oil , you can easily experiment , I also winter store my decks like this , so that lubrication , becomes imbedded into the metal , was just checking the specs on your lube , possible , but its the lighter initial hot soak in , that sets the foundation , of rust free, pete

Popular with the high school robotics team as well. They were using a heat gun at one of the meets to heat them up for a warm 'breakfast'.

They are rugged tractors...but as I get older the fact that it weighs 192 lbs more than an 856 is becoming more and more an issue when it comes to working on them...

Is it on the trailer yet? What are you waiting for

If it’s cranking, the solenoid is working. If you accidentally got 12v into the spark-plug side of the coil, it may have damaged the coil. Check to see if there is spark when the engine is cranking and there is 12v at the + terminal of the coil.

953 9=9hp 5=gear drive transmission 3=1963 1054 10=10hp 5=gear drive 4=1964 856 8-8hp 5=gear drive 6=1966 The 953 and 1054 have 15" rear wheels and a hydraulic lift. The 856 has 12" rear wheels and a manual lift.

Does the engine crank??? You can disconnect the condenser for testing

It was a great show even if the starter went out of the raider 1/2 through the day! Didn’t get enough pictures now that I looked

Ok so now I gotta ask ... what the hell is "dry camping"? I don't think @Achto would like not having the Captain in camp...

A few more pictures, a lot more messing with the steering and getting the right clearance and Ackerman angle. Chain out from front axle Another test run - and a photogenic picture

https://youtube.com/shorts/ftbXNsTVIJs?is=yxsi0EnviLkc SHE RUNS!!! started right up first try and it drives transmission is good! Can't believe it! Check out video Also pic below from add when I first saw it paid $30 saved it from mower graveyard and would have been scrap in 2 months according to PO Thanks for everyone's help!

I recently sold mine and it was a good stout machine. The only thing I didnt like was the Briggs (which ran great) because it had an aluminum block and made the front end real light. A few times it caught me off guard by doing a wheelie. The Kohlers are cast iron and it keeps the front end down on the ground where I like it. Mike........