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Cereal box and an Exacto Knife

I’m absolutely loving the 520hc with the 2 stage!

Gotta tell ya Keith my first blower was a short chute single on a 520. Had a blast with it & thought I gotta get me a deuce. Really let her fly with one of those. So I found one for short money that was missing alot of parts but found those with the help of the guys here. DId all the mods... rubber paddle extensions, center support, ball bearings on the auger. Lotta fun stuffing it in a big drift and hearing that Onan get on the governor and the belt squealing. After a couple of years with little to no snow and no use for it. I got a 520 with a tall single and all the goodies. Electric chute, lights, cab wiper...actually did a nicer job than a big heavy deuce. This year lots of snow so out came the the old deuce ... reset up for off road use with double link v bar chains heavy duty skids & just a ton of weight. Let the good times roll ... again! Out to the wood lot and deer pasture. Don't tell The Pullstart but I actually try and get it stuck.

A bad condenser can cause issue at high RPMs

Another one of the handy dandy tools that I've acquired because of this site is three different hole punches designed for leather that were sent to me by @Oldskool Mike. Perfect for cutting bolt holes in gaskets.

And let's not forget the old gasket material & small ball peen hammer method. Perfect for those "it's Sunday night, all the stores are closed - where did I put that gasket??" moments.

I use gasket material and scalpel. I had a washer I used for a guide for center hole, leather punch for screw holes, and just cut outer diameter with a pair of scissors.

I would be inclined to look at your governor to see if it is hooked up and functioning correctly. Having said that, a good carburetor cleaning is always good.

Speaking of which ...how is that compressor that runs it doing?

As long as the chute is pointed downwind!

Happy New Year everyone !!! With the day off I figured I'd take advantage of getting paid to work on my own stuff. A little progress report for y'all. First off I degreased the parts so that they would be ready for the blast cabinet. With the dishes done it was time to move on to repairs. First off get the drag link that a PO welded to the fan gear removed. Hood stand had some fatigue cracks that needed to be addressed. Tool box also had some fatigue cracks. Drilled some holes at the end of the cracks, beveled them out & welded them up. @AlexR was recently asking about spindle repairs. The spindles on this tractor had some pretty severe wear. I welded these then trimmed them back down to size with a grinder & a file. Bearing now fits snug on the spindle. That's all for today.

And each requires different rear axle hitches. The early A-frame style on the left uses rear axle brackets that mount ahead of the axle housing. The later A-frame style on the right uses rear axle brackets that mount under the axle housing.

Your two frames are for different models of tractor. The “A” style is for short frame mid-to-late 60’s tractors. The one with the parallel frame members at the end is for long frame tractors from the 70’s onward.

Just my worth. I see no reason for a 'clutch' as such. You don't need to disconnect the motor drive to come to a stop. I'm thinking a soft start might not be best. You want full torque to get her rolling. A variable speed control....yup. Think electric golf cart.

Start by downloading this manual. Go to section 6 and set your governor up properly. Set the carb adjusting screws to the factory settings. Engine Kohler K-Series SM TP-2379.pdf - Kohler - RedSquare Wheel Horse Forum

You'll want to make sure the fuel system is clean and that any old gas has been removed. @ebinmaine can you through that new to me check list up?

My nephew and I displayed at the Badger Steam and Gas show this year, he went into the swap meet unattended and came back with this 855 horse, I'm not the best documentor and we have it partially torn down now, but after using the site to get the wiring and voltage regulator sorted out I figured maybe you guys would like to see what we are up to.

I agree with that Eric sometimes you can find them at the tractor shows I have found a few that way I believe I have a full set.

Has about 23hrs on the clock now. It's a cold blooded pig on first start up when it's below 20 degrees out. With 25CFM at 90psi it makes all the air I need plus. Could probably run 2 blast cabinets if I wanted.

Winter Mode Video:

Wheel/Tires/Seat Video:

I think those are still available thru Toro. Don't know the part number though.

Drill a small hole in the handle. Remove the temptation.

peter lena, thanks a million. Your post isa big help. I'll research the tractor seral number.

953 nut, thank you. Thanks to all of you. I love this forum already. Lots of good folks and advice here! I Have some PB Blaster & will look into the Kroil. I intend to roll her off the trailer, remove the deck, measure the deck & install the front blade. I have found some wheel weights in FB market place at a reasonable price. As far as tire chains, would the chains with the Vs on the cross links be better? I have a concrete driveway, but I do yard work, including snow removal, for several elderly ladies in the subdivision that can't afford the lawn services. They have asphalt driveways.

It is electric and looks like it is brushless. Seems like some sort of soft start/stop function would be possible. Possibly through a 'gas' pedal?

Spit my beer out on that one Bar but you got it all wrong... I rebuilt my carb but now it won't go into gear. What did I do wrong?

OP: My headlights only come on when the key is on. DA: I had one did that once. Rebuilt the carb and fixed it.

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If I had known how little difference the 7.50 was, I would have left those brand new 6.50s right where they were. Of course different brands may be closer to the "actual" size. I have a couple sets of 520 front wheels with older 6.50 tires that are as wide the 7.50 size that I bought.

Excellent work sir! I've done some of those spindle repairs. I know exactly how much grinding and filing goes into getting them back to round and even. One of my 701 spindles took more than once to weld and grind back true.

Hummmmm. That tubular handle must be pretty well sealed. You going to investigate further?

@ebinmaine Around twenty years ago I saw Billy Joel at my high school. It was a benefit for something? I can’t remember. But I do remember it was called Billy Joel, a Night of Questions, Answers and a Little Bit of Music. It was held in the auditorium, probably around 500 people. I remember a woman asking him about the song Piano Man and what a Real Estate Novelist is ? He laughed and said it was just something he made up! Billy lives about 15 minutes from me, close to the late Jimmy Buffet.

Changed out the powered worm gear snowblower chute with a powered chain drive.

Too cold for lots of pics & vids. Got this one of grandson #2. Sleddig.mov

I believe that's it. I try to avoid the jungle site as much as possible. Here's where I'd get them: https://billsplaceshop.com/products/new-genuine-oem-kohler-part-41-041-11-s-gasket-quantity-1?_pos=1&_psq=Kohler+Kohler+41+041+11-S&_ss=e&_v=1.0 Excellent pricing and customer service.

Would it be this one? Picture https://www.partstree.com/parts/kohler-41-041-11-s/

Oh yeah, whoops I was so used to using them. Amazon has them if you look it up on the browser as K-181 air filter to carburetor gasket

boom boom new nickname???

We are working on plans to build a shop and a house on the 20 acres of woods we own in Ky. The plan is to build the shop building first, then the house. We've been discussing the shop building for some time. Today, I started making sketches and starting to tie some dimensions down. We have decided on a metal arch building for the shop. The shell goes up quickly, is pretty much dried in, and makes a clear floor. Initial plan is to make the building about 2/3 clear span shop space, and have the other 1/3 finished off as office space, kitchenette, and a full bath. That way we can use it for guest quarters as well. Next step is to start shopping for a building supplier and working with the county to see what sort of paperwork will be needed. Going to have to get out on the property and shoot some elevations to get an estimate for what kind of dirt work will be needed as well. Once the shop is done, trips to Ky. become much less expensive, as we will not need to stay in a hotel.

Encourage you to check out becoming a supporter. Well worth the price of admission in my opinion.

So, Kevin, we haven't heard from you for a week. What gives? You been on the lamb under the witness protection program?

It's alright I can pay for shipping. Minds well make this one expensive tractor I would like to get another threaded spindle if possible just to keep them matched. So whoever has one. And I am not in any big hurry for that part so no rush. I appreciate the help though! I did get my second order from Wheelhorse parts and more, so I can get my transmission done. I have a bathroom remodel I gotta get done first though.

Yeah i'm sure we have some too ... lemme know you need. I'll even get Dan to spring for shipping . Feel bad about your lost package.

She's really gonna like her new ride... what a nice Uncle!!!

That would be the one.

I made the belt tensioner last week. Originally was using the existing v-pulley from the factory belt tensioner but then decided to use the flat pulley from the mower deck tensioner to get a better wrap around the drive pulley to prevent slipping. I have 3 different drive pulleys to try, 4” that matches original engine, 3-1/2 that I have installed, and a 3” pulley.

I have had this metal building steel around 40 years decided to make a front weight out of it. Got it cut out and tacked together. Turn into a joint project with Kevin as he welded it up. Had enough steel left so I cut another one for Kevin. It has around 2" of sheet lead inside. Best guess it weights 50 #.

draw bar ones EB? Don't scrap them @Achto and I hoard them and put them on all our tractors along with a slot hitch.