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My daughter has very little interest in my tractors. She like to drive them once in a while, but that's it. That being said, she really likes my black hood project. She talks about it every time she walks through the garage.

gotta luv the Blackhoods

More pictures of the wheelhorse

Couple of names surfaced immediately for being flamboyant related to Wheel Horse, @Wild Bill in VA and @Pullstart.

May 6, 1991, 51-year-old race car driver Harry Gant racks up his 12th National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) Winston Cup career victory in the Winston 500 in Talladega, Alabama. In doing so, Gant bettered his own record as the oldest man ever to win a NASCAR event. A native of Taylorsville, North Carolina, Gant quit the family carpentry business in 1978 and raced his first full Winston Cup season in 1979, at the relatively advanced age of 39. He was a candidate for Rookie of the Year, but lost to Dale Earnhardt. In 1981, Gant joined the Mach I/Skoal Bandit Racing Team and competed in the team’s No. 33 Pontiac, owned by the movie producer Hal Needham and actor Burt Reynolds.

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

If you repeat a lie often enough it morphs into some sort of truth/fact (I won't go there ) I was born and raised within a stones throw of where Wheel Horses were invented and built. I was addicted to them well before it became a craze that continues today. I guess you can say ♫ I was Horsing....when Horsing wasn't cool ♫ ♪ (admit it, you put it to the tune ) I followed the dealings with Toro closely in the 80's and wasn't a happy camper. There was plenty of misleading 'facts' and many downright lies. I don't know the ins and outs of big corporate business but I did see a few things in the video that made sense. I also thing they painted Toro as a villain. One only needs to read the book 'Making Grass Greener on Your Side' by the CEO at the time, Ken Melrose. He had a great deal of respect for Wheel Horse as a product and corporation. I also saw multiple inaccuracies that I'm sure many of you noticed. Times and the market were rapidly changing. In my opinion, not for the better but it was unstoppable. We are fortunate that Toro kept the design of the garden tractor (not the lawn tractor referenced multiple times in the video) for many years before the last gasp. I've had contact with the curator at the Studebaker Museum. I will be offering my assistance to update their small display of Wheel Horses this summer. I saw many inaccuracies in what they have displayed that need correcting and maybe I can expand it as well. If they were to get ahold of this video and think it was gospel the display would be doomed. Thanks for posting it @ACman. As time goes by I hear more and more 'facts' that shouldn't be repeated and it will only get worse with time. Videos such as this could really seal the fate of some of those 'facts' as being the truth.

Yes, I will do that, just I had some fun with driving in circles yesterday

I don't know about you all, but I want the picture of my tractor (4:26 - 4:29) removed from this low grade POS. Welcome to the future of recorded history.

Flamboyant Someone or something described as flamboyant has a very noticeable quality that attracts a lot of attention. Such a person or thing is often strikingly elaborate or colorful in their behavior or display. Anyone got a sentence for this one?

As long as the old pump isn't leaking oil, just leave the hoses off and use the pump to block the hole. I've had an electric on my C160 for over 5 years with the old pump still on it.

You guys just do stuff right the first time. I screw up a half dozen times first, then get it right. My first attempt at just about anything ends with "Well,... $hit"...

Mounted an electric pump on this C81 on the frame and ran the + wire up to the coil connection. Starts when your reaching for the key, no hesitation. Was ,messing with some steel tubing but not necessary. I mounted the filter near the tank.

I went this route. Kawasaki fuel pump. Homemade mounting plate.

@WHX?? tell your C-105 his Michigan cousin says "Cheers"... You know you need a Black Hood in the stable...

Not mine but a customer's. Sharpen blades & change oil & check over kind of thing. Repair a busted coil bracket. Real nice '82 C-105 all original. So nice his one may not leave the ranch. The mafia may have to make an offer he can't refuse... First step was a bath.

Me too...

You referring to the cam plate mentioned in post #4 of this thread.

This is exactly what I was thinking...... I have no idea if the previous owner of my C160 ever had to do anything with this mechanical pump..... if I can get a decent rebuild kit, I might do a combination of these "fix" suggestions. 1) rebuild the existing pump and leave it in place but disconnected, and 2) install an electric pump just to see how it does. (and 3) remove/rebuild/block off/put on shelf??) Nothing like a "belt plus suspenders" kind of fix!

Here's some better pictures of the mounting plate I made. If you go this route use a genuine Kawasaki pump. They are made in Japan by Mikuni. Much better quality than the Chinese knock off pumps.

No. This is the pump you want. https://www.dbelectrical.com/products/posi-flo-solid-state-fuel-pump-12v-1-5-4psi-12-min-dry-lift-23-gph-fpf-60104n.html

Poor Rapferd

Hey all, I totally missed the party. What a bummer!! Sorry it’s 3 months later but than you all very much!! It was a very busy winter but it’s getting back to wheel horse restoration season so I’ll be glad to see everyone around here more often 🤘🏼

Better hope it doesn't capsize while you're there! LOL Get a load of this genius

Artificial ingredients are like a 2 year old now. exploring, learning, and still Sh%^ng the bed. Love to ask specific questions. I do the same with humans to gauge where the are.. Uh nope not correct. We will have to rise eventually. I may not live to see that time. I have found it is a great way to "polish" a terse work e-mail. Only use I can suggest. Wish I could give an example. Happening whether we like or mostly not... Kohler K321 oil filter location... get out there have some fun. 96 percent wrong The Kohler K321 (14 HP) engine typically features an oil filter mounted on the side of the engine block, often near the starter or blower housing, depending on the specific equipment application. It is a spin-on filter that can be removed by hand or with a filter wrench. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Well I did some horse trading a few months back and received this poor RJ35. This will take a lot of work to get back in running and operating condition but I'm excited to do it. Since it had so much wrong and needing attention, I decided to fully restore this little gem. Part One https://youtu.be/vfLb44Nfj3I?si=4MVz8x7RzqY9axRK

I spray both the surface and the back of the decals with Windex. This allows you to move the decal around very easily. And if it starts to grab, peel it back and spray it again. The Windex evaporates overnight so you can't use too much. When you finally get it where you want, a squeegee works but isn't required. I just rub it down with a folded microfiber cloth from the center towards the outside with light pressure. Never had a single bubble to work out. I have some of Terry's decals that were installed 20 years ago that still look great. None have ever turned loose!

Happy Birthday @76c12091520h, we are all very glad you were born. Thank you for the assistance you give us all by providing those hard to find parts.

HAPPPPY BIRTHDAY

Happy Birthday...

Happy Birthday Brian! I won't forget the Wheel Horse temporary tattoos you gave me for my girls years ago.

Mike and I swear buy them 1to 2 Psi for most but a 16 may be the next step up? If you go this route you will need a cover where the pump was. eBay has them.

Scary thought: history is recorded by the victor...

That is all just ridiculous…………

A couple of vertical pieces on each side would strengthen the frame considerably since both top and bottom would work in tandem. Many store bought utility trailers use this idea.

Go electric!!!

The belt that is touching the floorboard should go around the bottom side of the left idler pulley. The other side of the belt will go straight back to the tiller from the right side and bottom of the right-hand pulley. See the picture a couple of posts back. (Does that make sense???)

Thought I'd give everyone an update. Using the advise from Handy Don, I was able to put a drill bit into the end of the conduit and grab it with a pair of vise grips. After a ten minute tug of war with my wheelhorse, I was able pull out the conduit (with the remaining cable still wedge inside). A new conduit was ordered (along with a new lift cable) after I spent another 20 minutes farting around trying to get the wedged cable out. Thanks for all of your suggestions

Sad example of AI's accuracy... Sure want my Doctor using it to diagnose my maladies... not.

Some work on new steel box for WH trailer (dump trailer). Undercarriage needed some work,but that is the base for new "dump box" , aside original platform for hauling wood (2 in 1). Materials: old 2 wheel wheelbarrow, old bed frame, scrap metal and some new metal pieces. Fit for wooden pallet 120x80 cm. My original modified patform for hauling wood, hay, grass,branches etc

The easier way is to look at the brake drum location and rotation. On six-speeds, the drum & band are very close to the rear axle housing (i.e. within an inch or two). On 8-speeds, they are three or four inches away. If the donor is on a tractor, then you can check the drum rotation: clockwise when the tractor is moving forward on six speeds; counter-clockwise on 8-speeds. Another look is the linkage attachment: six-speed linkage attaches at the end of the band clockwise from the case mounting tab; 8-speed at the end of the band counter-clockwise from the mounting tab. This is a six-speed brake

My late mother-in-law often observed “there are no pockets in a shroud."

There fixed that ...

Clean Clean Clean the area with rubbing alcohol. You can't clean it too much Position the decal leaving the paper on the back. Use painter's masking tape on the longer top side to hold it in perfect position. Now it can't move and keeps them from sliding. Flip up the decal that's hinged by the tape, spray the entire area with Windex ( When it dries it doesn't leave any soap residue behind.) Remove paper backing and carefully roll the decal back down and squeegee any air bubbles and Windex out. Squeegee from the center out to the edges on large decals but WH decals are small. Then remove the tape and protective cover paper. Rub the decals with a soft rag pushing down to ensure every possible area and the edges adhered well. You can probably find some good videos on youtube. We used to do car decals, lettering and pin strips for car dealers professionally back in the day. Think of those big Firebird decals on the hoods. Also did my own van lettering quite a few times.

Without question. Good catch.

Has always been a big help to me that's where I always try first.

The Large Bear attempting operation of such an incredibly huge piece of machinery may very well result in a small pile of crushed metal. I would set astride it for a photo opportunity.

keep your eye out for an 875, 876 etc. they are already a hydrostat.

Spent the weekend doing a little fishing. Managed to limit out on trout Fri, Sat, & Sun. Mostly Brown trout & a couple Rainbow's. After this mornings catch they all took an 8hr bath in some brine in preparation for the smoker. I keep one smoker just for fish. Built this one several years ago out of a small electric water heater. Steam pan inside helps keep the meat moist. After 2.5hrs at 185 degrees.

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