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I could use a new body, the one I am presently using is having some difficulty doing things it could twenty years ago.

Please don't judge us all based on the actions of a few RS members who may have exhibited hoarding tendencies over the past year... it's not their fault. As Red Green says: Im a man, I can change, if I have to, I guess... I'll take a NOS LSE please.

Santa here. I have been busy the last few years and hadn't had an opportunity to visit Red Square. But I'm here this year. I'm curious to see what Wheel Horse goodies you guys want underneath the tree or in your stockings. Try to keep it small, my reindeer are getting a bit old and their replacements are struggling to learn my route. As always, Merry Christmas...HO! HO! HO!

Nah, those were my minions, appearing as me since I'm so busy here at the North Pole. I miss the good old days were Barbie dolls and Tonka trucks were in my Elves workshop. These new technical things really have my elves scratching their heads following the instructions on how to make a Ninento Switch or whatever that thing is.

Feel free to fill my stocking with Red parts, not Green ones...!

A funny thing I don’t want anything. Well, not now anyway still have a whole month though, happy holidays to everyone.

@JCM - please bear with me while I elaborate on my choice of Red tractors over Green... This is an excerpt from a RS post on Elmer Pond's Birthday... A new model was produced in 1958, which included a three-speed transmission. This transmission is called the Uni-Drive transmission that Elmer Pond designed in 60 days. That type of down-home backyard ingenuity impresses me more than that of a large Company where designs are scrutinized and finalized by Committee. Over 40 plus years in the Machine field, I've worked for both. Nothing wrong with a viable sketch of a working solution drawn on a napkin or a paper bag..... Much less Corporate BS with the "Little Guy".

Guess he needed reliable transportation up there!

The Ugly Bruce tractor is gonna be put to use for snow removal this year. I'm installing a VERY nice trailer hitch made by Brian Badman. @76c12091520h These look excellent and are priced right. That'll be bolted 🔩 to a WH rear attach-o-matic.

I'd like a gasket and seals kit for a k301, a disc for the roundhoods, an 854 hood, and pmco 401 lights, and a starter generator rebuild kit.

We got about four inches Saturday and Sunday in two different snowfalls. Melted a bit on Sunday. More snow expected this evening and tomorrow morning. So i had a bobboo event where i cliped a concrete curb with the B-80 snowplow Saturday. i had this happen once before and knew what to do. I never fully understood how the snowplow springs work until the first time i did this . The spring actually has the top and bottom screw into the spring to hold in place. You can see in these pictures. Very easy to correct by screwing the detached piece back in the spring and reattaching on the horizontal rods with ins.

Mostly a healthy, happy holiday for everyone. But....I would be happy with any one of the following. An RJ58, a sickle mower, or a front mount reel mower for a round hood.

Each year on December 1st, dessert lovers across the United States enjoy a slice of their favorite on National Pie Day. Pie is so delicious we celebrate it twice a year. The more popular date is January 23rd. While it might be the lesser of the two celebrated PIE days (don't forget National Pi Day on March 14th), it happens to fall smack dab in the middle of a major pie-making season. One of the quickest ways to celebrate is by giving an eGift to Baker's Square! National Day Calendar now makes it easy to send one to a friend to tell them how much you appreciate them. Bake up your favorite pie or enjoy some leftover slices from the holidays. Visit the National Day Calendar® Recipe pages to discover some delicious pie-making. We also offer some others, too. When it comes to pie, or any food really, it is best enjoyed with others. Invite someone over for your best pie and coffee. Maybe there's a friend you haven't seen for a while. Pie starts conversations, and they're a great way to Celebrate Every Day too! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOtBaQOBU6Y

Snow horses, 2 plows and blower are ready to go... Big improvement this year, garage door remotes for each snow horse

I can honestly say after meandering the Maine woods for 50 years I have never come across a blowdown this big and it was right next to the trail system in the rear corner of the woodlot with a smaller one behind it. Estimating the size was 10' tall x 20' wide. The deer hunting season ended yesterday so it was safe to hit the trails to check things out. Removed the mower deck, changed the engine oil and cleaned /re oiled the foam air filter on the 418-A .

🥧 for breakfast

I pretty much consider a lift assist spring a must on a show thrower. Adjusted properly and with the flag connected to the proper hole as shown it's a pretty easy lift even for a wimpy guy like me. I would find a flag with a tab or modify the one you have. Some guys have add an assist on the front so maybe they can chime in here with their ideas. to

Definitely WOW. Noticed that the tree didn’t just get blown over, it got carried some distance from where it was torn from the ground. Amazing to me how shallow the root system was--hence the wide spread. Looks like it was growing on top of an impermeable layer of rock.

oh no you've let Santas secret out of how he gets down the chimney... NO FEET

The Reindeer in back look a mite tweaked by it!

What? And my 854 as well! Dammit!

It was 3, maybe 4 springs agio when I made a road trip to pick up a tall chute snow thrower from another member here. With the winters we've been having I never really got to test it out. I'm not complaining though. I did throw some snow a couple times but not much and pretty fluffy. Well, it changed Friday and Saturday. We had about 10" of extremely wet and heavy slop come down. I always choose using the blade over the thrower and yesterday was no different. At least until I made or tried to make, a pass. I got about 30' outside the garage and it became a no-go with no place to push it to. Knowing how the wet slop doesn't like snowblowers I figured I'd give it a shot. I was quite surprised. I didn't think to take a picture but I just paced it off and it was easily tossing it 60-70 feet. The chute never even tried to plug up. I will say that it took every bit of poop the Kohler had in it. Even out by the road where the plows had left a hood height solid pile. An added plus was that it was so wet that it didn't want to cover me. Now, the real point of starting this thread. The directional changer dooby works fine. The manual lift is fine. But several times I had to get off the tractor to change the thingy at the top of the chute. I don't like that especially dressed like a mummy. As I was moving the snow I thought of several manual methods to adjust it from the seat. I didn't really like any of them. So I'm thinking how easy it would be to install something like this. Probably about a 6" stroke would do it. I know a lot of you guys have really dolled up their operation with all sorts of goodys so how about posting some of your creations so I can see how the smart guys did it.

Found some 4 link chains 🔗 ⛓️ with ice 🧊 cleats. I pulled the weights off of the Workhorse GT1800 and reinstalled them here. 70 lbs each. HEAVY.

The weather forecasters aren’t in agreement, some are saying we will have a rain event, and others 3-6”? Going to get the plowing tractor in position just in case.

@peter lena Yes Pete, Pam cooking spray after a light sanding with fine sandpaper depending on the smoothness of the blade.

This is the dash on my '68 Raider 12. Should be the same. Extra toggle switch is an addition by me, it's for my rear work light.

Well, we got lucky this weekend and just got a light dusting of snow. Much more was forecast but it never happened, just lots of wind.

Hydro cam follower arm ready to install. Hydro cam follower arm installed. I put a tint bit of never seize on the male threads but kept the taper dry. Nut tightened by hand (I was afraid an impact would over tighten and possibly crack the arm on the taper) while holding the arm so as not to break anything in the hydro unit.

With ice cream!

You have till next Sept to get it cleared out Just kidding of course!

I would like a sms-42a or sms-50 sickle mower and a set of Wheel Horse wheel weights. I'm not too picky either mower or would work, been very good this year so you might consider delivering both. Thanks milk and cookies will be provided.

The way I see it, if there were no small green tractors, there would now have been more RED ones to choose from........

Yes, make sure the flag is in this hole.

Super shallow roots as a standard then. Also usable for beams or firewood.

Yup - the assist spring, when properly adjusted, helps greatly. The NOS 1963 one I scored did not have the tab on the flag; I added one. Over-adjust the tension and the snowblower bounces and rides up over the snow....

The lift flag is probably connected in the wrong hole on the bell crank lever. Connect it in the closest hole to the center.

Do not need/want anything WH wise...wish Santa would take some of my WH stuff and give it to someone who could use and appreciate it.

LOL! Snow coming/forecasted for tomorrow and guess who’s driving up to Maine for work . Might even be driving up while it’s coming down, although my plan is to leave early and be off the highways before snow starts falling. But my 510-8 and Ariens snowblower are prepped and ready for action.

I have to agree. I'll just wish everyone a very Merry Christmas! From my family to yours- I hope you have a wonderful holiday!

Millie has been called up to Active Duty for snow removal this year. 25/26. Today I changed the engine oil and installed the snow plow.

Here ya go... works great!

@SylvanLakeWH has a small electric winch mounted up front to lift the snow plow, perhaps he can share some pictures.

Radial (side) load from the belt tension is the same for manual and electric PTOs. Axial (horizontal) load for electric PTO is zero. The manual PTO pushes the crankshaft inward exerting an axial load on the thrust bearing.

Typical muffler on 1985 and 1986 single cylinder Kohlers.

We got hammered here in Southwestern Lower Michigan yesterday and today. I always wait until the weather goes bad to get ready for winter. I never learn. I'm uploading video of some of the big boys in the collection. D-250 (1 of 3). D-200 C-160 (w/56" plow) GT-14 (1 of 4) & C-195. Other side of garage is 2014 Yamaha majasty and 74 Corvette L48 Coupe. I think I'm obsessed with red! 20251130_212651.mp4

Did a little clearing work behind the shed. Weeds and debris were taking over. Not sure what the plan is for this spot just yet.

Why not??!!??

Mowed just the front yard this afternoon…managed to get 2 machines in the side shot