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The problem with the group photo is that people who are selling stuff can't get away. Others never hear the announcement. Others forget. As someone said, it's like herding cats. I did it for several years, and was happy to do so, but it's a job for the younger generation. I will be happy to have my big red canopy be the gathering area. And as far as "Caption This", here is my take. "Hurry up and get in line, my bladder is going to explode".

I buy my 7473 Belts. from Tractor Supply ( 5/8" x 82" ) .Aramid Blue Belt. Lee1977

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My garage door opener is like that, it has a 12 volt battery so the opener can be used if the power goes off. Mike, could you teach my wife that trick?

Oh, and the solar panel on the roof is pumping the heat out well! It was fun to feel the difference in the jet areas vs the non-jet areas.

I got in the pool yesterday for the first time all year. Not due to temperature or lack of, but lack of time it seems. The solar cover is doing a good job keeping temp in on the cool nights and keeping evaporation down during the day. The issue with the cover however, is it needs attached to the roller for one person operation. Yesterday I layer out my center, marked every two feet, and have 10 new straps on the way to span between the 18 foot of roller. I masking taped the cover to the roller for concept and was able to roll it up effortlessly. After Jada cut the new cover square, of course.

Ok, I got a jungle site kit from your link and installed it. The fit was pretty awful but once all closed up it does pump pretty strong. I'll install it once the paint dries. Once completed, I can finally test run the rebuilt K161. Fingers crossed, prayers sent. And though I am definitely NOT a purist (got nothing against it, but nothing down here isn't butchered), I am happy with this particular machine being at least close to what it should be. I'll save the electric for the Vanguard that goes on the black hood...

The Big Show, and a couple steam and gas shows local. I really wanted to go west this year into Indiana and Ohio but I can't see it happening.

Sparky is knee deep in shows and there is nothing around here until late July. First show for me is the Big One then the gas engine show in Marion NY in July, The NYSEA Steam Pageant in Canandaigua NY in August and the Western NY Steam Engine Assoc Annual Rally in Sept.

This is why we have the pro’s here, thank you for the correction

I think you nay have misread the diagram The 7478 is for a hydro (see the top pulley picture) Parts diagram coverdmore than on etracto. Gear drives are 7473 the bottom # 6

Been to Steve's a few years back - was a good time - that is the last one I have attended, But would look forward to going again....

Big show is a must every year since 2009. For some reason or another the other local shows are always a conflict for me. I would like to get to a few of the local ones. Of course I have my small meet and greet as well in the fall.

No need to replace the tank and hope things kinda work... Options: 1. Find and replace the factory insulator. 2. You could also add your own insulation to the wires. 3. You could also add a thin piece of plastic between the tank and switch.

I did some more work on cleaning up the mid-section of the frame under the cab. I sanded the small areas of light surface rust and any flaking spots (there weren't many), blew off the dust, de-greased and pressure washed the area (twice), immediately blew it dry, and then allowed it to dry completely in direct sun and low humidity for two days before priming it. Painting the rest of the frame in Marine Corps green will have to wait until we have a forecast for sunny weather for at least four days in a row. I have lots of other things to work on in the meantime.

Just finished cleaning off the winter cob webs, changing the oil, sharpening the blades, and replacing the air filters. Ready for the grandchildren. (1967 T1067 and 1982 SK-486)

No. 416-8 uses battery ignition switch 103990 314-H uses magneto ignition switch 116338 The switch function can be checked. Click on the switch.

I have this very thing. I was diagnosed in 2006 with an prolactinoma and have been on medicine ever since. My tumor had grown so big it was pressing on my optic nerves making my peripheral vision go away, that’s what led me to go to the Dr. I have had good success utilizing my medicine and testosterone replacement therapy. I had to give the medicine a try first, then they checked my prolactin levels and they had dropped significantly. If they hadn’t, would have had to gone the surgery route. Thank the lord I didn’t. I’ll be glad to talk to you about my experiences. If you want to PM me your number or I’ll send you mine.

Yes sir, he’s learning to mow on this one. He absolutely loves it!

Bringing this thread back from the dead with Throwback Thursday! Here is another Horse Tale from way back in my cranium. Mind you I was only with WH for a couple of years. I was hired as parts/service rep. for the South Central U.S. of A. Wheel Horse probably had around 6-8 parts and service/parts reps at the time. Sales was another facet onto it's own. A very key time for Toro and WH as big changes were coming and everyone at South Bend was holding their breath! I came on board in late 1989 but 1990 was my first full year with the "Horse" and the learning curve was steep. The WH service team at South Bend pretty much bled Wheel Horse red and some of them reminded me of guys right out of the 1950's. My boss put me up in a hotel and had me spend a couple of weeks in the WH shop tearing apart and putting together units down to the spindle bearings and 8 speed gears. Then I went on the road with other more experienced reps to do service schools and get their input on the job. I taught service schools in the winter, hit the big lawn and garden show in the spring and kept dealers up to date on parts/service the rest of the time. I drove a new Chevy Astro van filled with blades, belts, manuals and microfiche. Even had one of those fancy new fangled mobile phones. Being fresh out of college the traveling road thing was fun...for awhile. The team at South Bend would send updates, quality reports and boxes of parts to my PO Box address weekly. I would get updates on problems (Quality Control), what the plan was and any "factory running changes" to correct the problems. WH was a one step distributing; direct to dealers and I had a one-on-one relationship with WH dealers. I'd go into a dealership, grab the service tech and start cramming with info and updates. Once and a while I'd get called on the Hot Line about a customer or unit that a dealer was having problems with. Those were usually a good learning experience for everyone. The WH policy was to have the dealer supply the tech/tools and I supply the proper procedure. Sometimes I would get a experienced tech and sometimes not. At first I dreaded these calls but after a short time I looked forward to them. I viewed them as a challenge, with the end goal of everybody winning. Whenever a dealer or customer said thanks, I would hand them my bosses biz card and say if you want to thank me, call or write my boss and tell him. 1990 was a good year for me.

I figured what the heck and tested a Snow King using a direct 12v hit via jumper cables when I had the wiring exposed. Yep.

I “mulched” a 4ft tall back yard for a relative with my 401 after knocking it down with the 36” Jari sickle bar. Not recommended.

Looks like The Big Unit @ebinmaine owned it ...

If the price is right, I'd bring it home with me. Get it operational first, decide on the paint color later.

Yupper dupper. On July 16 it's stopping in Knox. The crossing is 6 miles away. I plan on checking it out.

Got me thinking when I saw @ebinmaine post that he and Trina weren’t doing any shows this year and that Jim’s @JCM meet/greet was the only activity they are planning to attend. I love shows, hanging out with like minded people, possibly buying tractor related things or maybe even a tractor! It’s pretty much myself, Wallfish (John), Retired Wrencher (Gary), Docwheelhorse (Tony) and my son Brad so we have a nice little gang. We all have tractors and we cruise the grounds on em. Always drive to the food trucks/stands and park em in a row like bikers outside a bar I hate when my job gets in the way and I have to miss a show. The Wheel Horse Show is the farthest one I go to. But I do travel up into Massachusetts. I hit 7 local shows, one meet/greet and the WHS each year. There’s more shows available kinda close by, but with work and all it’s tough. I do plan to hit way more than 7 once I’m retired. At least that’s my plan right now. How many shows do you guys managed to hit in a year??

If you don't have a 1" pipe tap (or someone you can barrow one from) you can use a piece of 1" pipe with notches cut in the threads to chase the threads on the block.

Bill I did start it up it does not move shake or wobble from front to back any more. But time will tell how if it holds up.

https://www.google.com/search?q=mending+plate+door+lift+&sca_esv=f0072408fc3f5466&sxsrf=ANbL-n5ADZINNnF1xBHihYQ9PRZNs81H-w regularly make up , improvement spots , this door lift version is very good , strength wise , size / fitting , paint it red / black it disappears , add a heim to it to it for , lever ease smooth swing start , also a great , bolt on spring pull point . dare to improve / eliminate a repetitive problem, love those , pete

I went to a big box hardware store many years ago and asked the kid who was in the plumbing department if they had a one inch dresser coupling (a thread-less coupling to join two pipes without threading the pipes). His response was, stay right here and I will get you one. He came back with a mending plate and said I could "COUPLE TWO DRESSERS TOGETHER WITH IT". I proceeded to ask the kid who the oldest employee was and he directed me to a man in the lumber department. After a good hardy laugh the lumber guy went to the plumbing department and dug through the assorted fittings behind the counter and handed me a one inch dresser coupling.

Welcome to the forum, it looks like the 7478 is the correct belt

That came out well Erick. I still have the picks of both of them you and Trina brought down a few springs a go.

Please do, I’d be glad to help.

Nuthin' doin'. I'm gonna wear my WH polo. Although it was big on my last year, and I've lost 15 lbs since then.

Agreed!

Did some striping with my 867 tonight. Probably needs new or sharpened blades on the 32” rear discharge deck, still not a bad cut for a 59 year old rig! I will be on the lookout for a nice (not a project) 36” deck for this machine at the Wheel Horse Show.

For some reason I read that as a "bag of rice" Thought maybe John dropped his phone in the toilet and needed to dry it out!

'Cause she ain't gotta look like Pullstart yankin on it... This is did not know Bill now I gotta take it apart and look...

I dunno. I don’t see any red showing through at scratches or wear spots. That was either a very meticulous previous owner paint job or it was a factory special. Seeing the engine in white is a hint that it isn't original although it does look (from here) like it might at least be period correct for an original Lausen/Tecumseh 6hp. Note that the 604 was recoil start and the 654 was electric start. The frame has a battery holder just behind the engine so likely 654 but this is a recoil-only engine. The only functional differences between the two were the starter plus the associated battery, switch, and wiring. Like others said above. If you’ve a mind to do it, jump in. Come back anytime with questions and share what you learn!

Today I got the cab actually back on the Ranger. Everything is done except 1 wire I had to cut, two cab bolts that won't be in until tomorrow (one broke, but they are sold in 2-packs) and coolant.

One more strawberry/rhubarb pie. The strawberries are just starting to ripen.

Lemme know you need help. Did I mention I hoard them... I got one or three of them but none with the offset cam lever. I bet the bodies interchange. I gotta get off my @$$ and do that pump tutorial one of these days.

I'll be happy to take that piece of junk (with the quite desirable priming lever) off your hands! Send it on by mail (I’ll reimburse the postage) or to the Show with @953 nut!

wow never had any trouble getting a hold of anyone. I talked to a female a couple times and she was very knowledgeable and help full, I hate that you are having so much trouble. Here is a pic of the kit I got from them for the Vacuum style pump. I couldnt find a pic of pump after repair but it did have the priming lever on it like the one you have pictured.

I mowed my elderly parents lawn for them a few weeks ago. I did it with the 312-8 after their 20 year old Cub Cadet's PTO decided it wanted to stop engaging. It was past due, but the tractor kept chugging along. My parent's, specifically my mother was happy was taken care of.

Was debating stripping the hood completely, but I'm glad I did. There were hundreds of little rust bubbles under the paint. All clean now and red oxide primed. Also I have looked for several days for my generator belt brackets. So I just made a set. Once I get them installed I'll probably find the originals. And I'm strongly considering using an electric fuel pump. I have for over a month now played phone and email tag with Newandoldparts. I'll decide tomorrow...

See if this helps...