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I was able to get it removed with the 3/16 bit and some pressure. Then replacing the screw was easy and it’s back driving again. Thanks for everyone’s help

Nothing free about the internet…if you have it and plan to use it you must be willing to give up xx hours a day of your time aimlessly scrolling thru information and videos that you have no need for Biggest time gobbler ever!!!

Update to this early dozer setup. Have it all cleaned up and painted for showings.

Rebuilt the mule drive for the 520H today. Lirrle paint, 2 new pulleys and new belt ready to be put back in use.

I will be sending you a new serial number decal on Monday Nice cart!

Please tell us surfing RS is not a waste of time.

Don' know about that My wife watching Hallmark TV programs would challenge that theory.

Heres plow setup on my RJ. The handle on right side is what angles the blade after the right pedal is depressed to release the pin. Working this summer on blasting & painting plow to make it look as nice as the tractor

Ok It is not a waste of time...

Well if it is, I have wasted a lot of time and will continue to waste more in the future!

You sir, are an outstanding asset to our community!!! BTW - it's 39117

Wasn't sure whether to put this in the Sulky thread or the wagon thread. Only three items left to finish up, and my wife's ride for the Tri-State Antique Engine & Tractor Show & Flea Market will be ready to roll! Padded seat cover for the sulky Apply bedliner to the inside of the wagon Apply the Wheel Horse decal.

And here the add-on hydraulic lift. Forward is up and back is down. We tried to reverse the front and rear hoses but one was too short.

August 6, 1991 Tim Berners-Lee releases files describing his idea for the World Wide Web and debuts WWW as a publicly available service on the internet.

Thanks for that information! 62 years and still as useable as the day it was built! The cart does not have a metal ID tag. I have the Wheel Horse decal coming from @Vinylguy Perhaps I should duplicate the serial number decal as well, for future reference.

This is what I have in mind for my C160

Most likely the amp meter is grounded. Disconnect it and tie the wires together that were on the posts and see if the wiring continues to get hot. Check the posts on the meter to see if insulation has broken down.

I slapped new decals on a couple of crusty tractors because the originals were gone. It doesn't look as out of place as you would expect. Almost makes me wish I had taken time to put them on straight. C-160 - Hood decals partially blew off in transit '73 16 Auto before and after - no decals when purchased

That’s the HD42, I have that style also, works in the 60/61 models also. Foot pedal on right side also on the first version. And a rope on top of blade to pull it left or right angle, I like your addition, that arm is a great idea.

The Internet is "free", but the Service Provider is not....

One suggestion buy the longer dog point set screws on McMaster Carr ! I have had four or five issues with these shifter screws over the years. I had issues on rjs, square hoods and toro models. I usually buy several at a tome and keep to replace on my tractors. Easier to place longer ones in ‘

This evening

I’ve got some work to do… but it’ll take off soon!

First mow this year with my 520-8 with a 42”SD. Put down some nice stripes! Shameless plug: it’s listed on FB Marketplace

looks great.

Hitch bar updated and seat cover arrived - I'm calling this one ready for use.

Less than 20 minutes ago we slapped new decals on this old horse. Between that and the freshly painted wheels, it looks a ton better. No longer has that "neglected" look, and the patina looks intentional now. PS: the oil on the floor is from a rototiller service, not the tractor.

Mowed lawn before the rain that we are supposedly, supposed to get. Only got a few sprinkles today.

Welcome!! A lot of WH models from the '60's and '70's did NOT come with an inline fuse on the red wire feeding the ammeter. I always add one on all of mine. Nice to have when there is a short in the wiring, or either the keyswitch or ammeter go bad. Also, check the condition of all your terminal connections. Rusted or corroded terminals raise the resistance, lower the voltage, and turn the wiring into a space heater....

Yep! My 654 will push way more snow than my neighbors box store 22hp green tractor.

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Including some of the shady VPN providers!

Sure it is, all you need to do is go to McDonalds.

I do also

Yep. 283 small block and a powerglide in my 54 F100. When someone gives me a hard time about it, i just say “built ford tough with chevy stuff”.

My wife and I were returning from a road trip to Georgia a few days ago, and at a rest area somewhere along the way we heard and saw an old (late 60's / early 70's) VW bus flying down the highway, definitely not stock. We caught up to it and passed it later, sticker on the back window said it was a Busaru (VW bus with a Subaru engine), very cool! Total coincidence that I was wearing a t-shirt with a cool drawing of an old VW surfer bus that my daughter gave me after one of her Australia trips a few years ago. Love 'em, now I want one!

They had to run 3 times as many chebys to skew the results like that though

My first truck had one of those mounted on the inside of the fender well. Two rods ran directly from the pump and through the dashboard with knobs on them. One for up and down and the other for power angle.

2nd on the citrus paint remover. I've done it. That stuff isn't very strong and will remove the spray paint much quicker than it will the old paint. But keep in mind if you leave it on too long it will burn into the old paint so do small portions at a time and rinse with water.

I bought a pair of tires and wheels that supposedly were on a 520, the tires were the correct size, brand and tread, but the offset was too little. I too wonder if there were differences early on, perhaps I need to download some of the early owners manuals.

Swapped out tires/rims on the 520. Don’t know why but the original deep offset rims were not on this unit. The previous owner had spacers between the rims and hubs. I replaced the Sears 23x10.50-12 tires/rims with a set of 24x12-12 tires/rims. Also Sears, don’t recall how I got them. Since these rims were not offset enough I installed a 1” spacer on each hub. The tires just barely cleared the mower deck enough to install without removing the deck first. picture #4 is with one of each size. If I push snow with this tractor tis winterI may have to swap back in order to install a set of chains.

It’s got a tube in it, shouldn’t be coming out at all. Pic is after we broke the beads loose. Air was coming out with both beads seated around valve stem.

Today, I finished up mowing with the 312-8 and weedwacking the Town Fire Station. I also did some mowing and weedwacking at home as well. In one spot in my lawn, this big burdox bush had grown up in the month or so since I mowed. I was surprised after chipping away at it with the mower for a bit. it took the whole plant out with no problem. The picture is kind of deceiving, as it’s chest to eye level at my height and I’m 5’10” so it wasn’t small.

I haven't tried it YET but next best thing would be removing old decal and get some new ones from @Vinylguy on here.

Over the last few days.... replaced the coil, regulator and condensor on my 416-H. I hadn't realized that it had a "non-standard" coil on it, and the coil was overheating after 10-15 minutes and the engine would die. So far, it runs great now. Had to "customize" some spark plug cables because (again, didn't realize) the old coil had screw-in cable ends. Used what I had lying around Then, when I took it for a test drive, after about 50 feet of mowing there was a horrendous noise from the deck and it stopped cutting. Turns out the baffle decided to come loose on one end and "engage" with the mower blade.... got some welding to do now. Luckily I have 2 other working 48" SD decks and 3 running tractors. I pulled the 312-A into the garage and jacked it up - I think it's time for some deep cleaning and re-painting. Not a full restore, but I want it to look nice enough to put the chrome hubcaps and belt cover on. [Edit to add]: Oh, and I was swapping the rear wheels on those 2 tractors mentioned, and noticed that the hydro filter was getting rusty on the 416, hence realized it was overdue for a hydro oil and filter change, hence ordered some new filters. I already have an oil filter, new spark plugs, and fuel filter for the GT-1848. Need to get that maintenance done soon. Mowed the trails around the fields with the GT-1848. Have some more yard mowing to get done later today.

Well, it's red now! Inside will get black bed liner. Terry put the decal in the mail this morning. Sulky's next on the list.

The hubs look like sears suburban hubs.

Ive come to the conclusion that not all 520's had the wider rims must be a year model thing. Just curious did you have to drill rims for the 1/2" lug studs?

bought the 312-8 new in '89 - with the 37 deck and bagger - plus the plow, tiller, cart, roller etc - amazing machine ! I often wonder if the 312 was model WH made the most of and sold most? Seems to be so common across the WH universe ?