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Got home from work and the kids wanted to play outside. After a bit my youngest decided to go to the barn because he wanted a tractor ride. He picked out the C120 and we did a few laps. Then my oldest decided she wanted to try and drive it. So I let her try but seat set up was too tall for her to fully reach the clutch and brake pedals so I grabbed the 10-8 since it’s just the one pedal and seat straight on the fender and she fit it pretty good. While she drove around I grabbed the gorilla cart and put the two youngest in that attached to the 120. Great way to end a long work day.

Wasn’t really sure what I would end up with on this 125.00 314H and 48” Blade. First was a good scrubbing after installing a temporary spindle and front tires. Then some fresh gas and battery. With fingers crossed and a few shots of carb cleaner it came to life. Motor sounds good and the hydro seems strong. Next up will be new filters, fluids, belt, spark plug. Still need to find the correct right front spindle. I’m a happy camper with this one.

May 8,1886, The first-ever Coca-Cola is served at Jacob's Pharmacy in Atlanta as a health tonic, originally laced with coca leaf extract. It sells slowly at first—about nine glasses a day—but soon becomes the pick-me-up of choice.

Ok, trailer is ready. Practically I used 90% old or stashed material, except a few steel pieces or paint. I have regular 4x8 trailer,but I had to add more character to my tractor. Smaller dump trailer add some flavor to it 😁and I'm sure it could handle ~ 800-900 pounds easy. I look forward to it, however trailer tires are weak spot for that weight

The proper type of puller is a harmonic balancer puller. Cheap enough and if you're cheaper you can rent them at some auto parts stores. Clean out the bolt holes with a tap first!

That’s the rule here. Gotta be able to stop if you wanna go (and there is a driving test you must pass). To that end, though, I’ve put seat sliders on two of our tractors, each with ~5” of travel, which lets the “small” and the “tall” both be comfy and safe!

We hosted one of our granddaughters for a week and, of course, asked if there were any special activities she’d enjoy. One was learning to drive the tractor with the clutch (854). She was quite taken with the nimble short frame vs. the much bigger 312-H and 518-H++ at home and at the camp.

I made up this crazy contraption using an old mule drive plate. I could use it on the front or back.

Dust caps! The old 701 will finally get the most attention (finally) for a few days. Gotta get it down from the workstand so the Blackhood can go on! Sheetmetal and paint. NOT my strongsuits!

That has sat outside for a while. Unless you have to have it I'd spend the Franklin on a nice steak instead!

You’re in Florida which has about as few Wheel Horses as Texas. If you can use parts for other projects it’s easily worth $100. I usually consider 100 mile as one being in my back yard

Price is right but that looks like it may be a money pit, Bring a battery along and make sure the engine turns over with compression before you put any money down.

And thus began the corresponding increase in tooth decay and diabetes... but I do like Coke...

Here too... Nieces and nephews - I tell them plainly that Wheel Horses are not toys. They can and will hurt you if you don't treat them with respect and care. They are also a very rare group of kids that knows what a clutch is and how to use it...

@76c12091520h has these pulleys and they are BETTER THAN FACTORY!!!!! ( clutch disc is better too!!!)

Well, that answers that.

There is nothing in those pulleys that has a high level of accuracy. Just a stamping with a bearing in the middle. I did the drill and bolt thing, just to time consuming. Now I take a grinder with a cut wheel and cut 6 slots. I started out using a chisel to bend the tabs but use the press to just push through the tabs. Pop in the new bearing and bend the tabs over. I have done at least a dozen with no problems. Just another option from an old bush mechanic.

That's correct...different shift rails (to fix the suction problem when shifting between gears).

The sound got lost on the video. 1076 starts,,, runs, drives and mows. tranny has a leak near the frame mount but feels strong, tires hold deck has some rot but spindles seem good tractor and deck = $300 short frame 42" plow with long down pressure link, wear bar needs turned over to unused side. $100 Make an offer on all the small parts. VID_20260508_103431233~2.mp4

That is a whole other definition for "rode hard and put away wet."

I would pay a gal to say that in front of my wife, but I’d lose a hand from the tourniquet grip on my arm.

Back in the day I worked out "on the road" and did that for about 20 years or so. Staying in a hotel, eating at the restaurants etc etc. and learned to hate it after a little while. Then every year the wife wants to go on vacation and stay at the hotels and eat at the restaurants, etc etc. UGH !!! Staying home was my idea of a vacation! I was able to take her on some of the trips and kill 2 birds with one stone.

Overanalyzed...

Moved some stuff out of the garage and took a sneak peak picture of a soon to be completed project:

Today, I worked on pulling parts off an old mowing deck I got from @ebinmaine I also pulled the mowing deck off the 312 as it was making enough noise to drown out the tractor. The idler was bad on that deck so as luck would have it, the idler I took off the other deck was a direct match. Now to put everything back on and try it out.

I had an initial kabang, followed by at least 4 more. Weird.

Hmmmm. I hope the guys in the shop at work won't mind me modifying their press

I use mine for weights when plowing, winch for raising / lowering my snow plow blades, and a 2" hitch to move trailers around...

I use small bolts ,lock washers, and nuts....cause I have tons ofem.

Memo to myself; I am attempting to downsize but @Ed Kennell isn't making it easy.

I love my C-85, it must be one of the most rugged 8hp tractors ever made! When I was a dealer and sold these, the tractor was the same from 8hp (C-85 through the C-175) 17hp That looks like someone wasn't very nice to it, but maybe it is worth it! My name is C-85 and I'm darn proud of it!

Sometimes you luck out. I got this one from @RJ Hamner I think there was a tree growing in there too. Put a sip of gas in it and a new battery and fired right up and sounded great. The 8 speed needed taken apart and cleaned up but it turned out good. Turned out good but a ton of work.

Ed, you are making me consider some bad decisions. I just got rid of one to make space.

314H that was just added to the collection.

Was that before or after the Captain's addition?

"everything is there" - - NOT! Where is the outer half of the PTO?? It looks rougher than a Saturday night in County Lockup... is it really worth 200 miles of gas money on top of the selling price?? How long has it been listed for? Maybe let it bake in the Fla. sun & the price comes down?? Looks to have the "always broken" plastic rear fender pan too...

Well.... since it is a halfway decent rust remover, it just may have some merit... once you get past the effervescent fizz that is !!

@953 nut you left one out. Coca-Cola was also used as a form of homemade, post-coital birth control (a d*****) during the 1950s and 1960s, particularly in the US. Though it was popular in folklore due to being inexpensive and accessible, it was wholly ineffective and dangerous.

My preferred method is to grind off the weld holding the gear at the bottom of the shaft and slip that gear off the end. It can be pinned back on like the earlier tractors had done if you don't have a welder to weld it back on. I don't have a press. I've just cut the shaft under the dash then used a 3/4" solid shaft coupler to put it back. That can be pinned too if no welder. Cutting the shaft is by far the fastest method of removal and repair and can be completely done before the amount of time it takes just to knock the pin out of the wheel. If the wheel is damaged and needs to be replaced, cut the wheel off the shaft

Got me thinking now......that's dangerous! Might have extended the wheel and shaft and the wheel came up through???? I know I did not have to modify the press.

No puller required Wedge the flywheel from the back against the plate but not super tight. I use 2 large screwdrivers spaced apart on each side. Loosen the nut so it's at the edge of the threads plus a tad tp protect the threads. Smack the nut with a brass hammer and viola. the flywheel is off. A piece of hardwood and any old hammer will wok if you don't have a brass hammer. I've yet to have a flywheel that didn't come off doing it this way

Here is my c-175 coming out of approximately 8 years of retirement. Ive owned it a year now and finally am getting around to getting it back on-line.

The pulley from Brian is really impressive. It's not stamped tin like the original

My wife is a nervous flyer. Doesn't help when I make a few comments: "Hope we got a sober pilot." "Boy that guy sure took a long time to inspect that tire." I think I have nerve damage to my hand from her squeezing it so hard on take off and landings as well as turbulence.

I feel the same way sometimes!

That statement is a strong contender for the "DUH" of the year competition.

Not to double post, but I did do other tractor stuff. Today was finishing up the mowing deck from yesterday. I put everything back together and put the flap back on. It is better but still roars significantly. I did some more mowing at my house, my brothers and my parents. It works fine but could use tweaking. I also put on a little padding to get rid of some rattles. Once, I’m working the next few days but once I get a minute I’ll see if anything changed. It’s a working tractor so I’m not looking for perfection. Better than it was is good too.

check trans for H2O too! If there is excessive rust on the stick, it will need split and cleaned at the least.

Thanks I have a set of the V61's on this 520 and a C160 and tri ribs on just about everything else. I like the looks and the way they perform.