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A little more progress…. drive flange complete - I made it the same PCD as my sons 4x4. (only tacked at the moment - just in case something needs to change) one side done

Tonight I finished up the C-141 headlight project. Sometimes it pays to have different hobbies as I had a bunch of 1/4 20 bolts to mount the bucket back in after a spruce up with some semi reflective silver paint. This was a test to see if everything was hooked up right. I scuffed up,where the bulbs mounted to give them a good ground. It still needed tweaking. . The final product. I put some of the fuzzy side of some stick on Velcro to act as a cushion. Now, the paint I spent a significant amount of time on shouldn't get rubbed off the lens. Don’t mind the stuff in the background 😁 This is the paint I used. It’s reflective but not overkill. The overall end result was definitely an improvement.

July 30, 2003, the last of 21,529,464 Volkswagen Beetles built since World War II rolls off the production line at Volkswagen’s plant in Puebla, Mexico. One of a 3,000-unit final edition, the baby-blue vehicle was sent to a museum in Wolfsburg, Germany, where Volkswagen is headquartered.

Picture in me head.

Retired today - 41 years... Great run. My boss and colleagues know me well... simple but appropriate gifts...

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Used a WH, a trailer my father and I built in the 60s and sewer auger (about 170 lbs) to clean a turtle out off the pond outlet pipe

July 30, 1948 Professional wrestling premieres on US prime-time TV (DuMont Television Network).

This style will do your flywheel plus be useful for other applications. https://www.harborfreight.com/bolt-type-wheel-puller-set-62620.html

No lack of tie downs! I need to finish the PVC trim. Then clean it up inside!

Thank you everyone for the quick input! So it sounds like you just put the lock levers onto the existing flat plates that hang down on the tractor frame along with lock pins etc. Is that correct? The blade I have is a long frame blade from a C101 originally. I'm thinking this is simpler than I thought and I was overthinking everything? I'm just used to bolting the bracket around the square uni-drive housing in the lock levers and pins hooked to that. It looks like some of this is already provided on the 800? After 50 years this is the first time I ever encountered an 800 special type frame. This tractor will be used this plow season carefully as I repair the badly cracked rear F plate on my 855. ( I think the toolbox bolts and the belt are the only things holding the transmission in currently!) And for those moments when mother nature gets creative I have the blower on my 312–8.

I attended several live WWF events - learned to wear old clothes - there was a good chance someone would spill their drink. One evening at the Providence Civic Center, there were more fights in the stands than on the mat!

Let the acting begin!! Was never into it as it’s “fakeness” was obvious. My son however went thru a phase (like 10-12 years old) where he would watch it, so off to see it live in an arena we went. I was blown away by how many adults were into it!! All concerned that their “guy” wasn’t winning…per the script

I'm not familiar with this engine model but with K-series, I replace the PTO with a spare wheel hub. Any long bar run through the lug bolts to the floor will hold the crank from turning.

Never liked the front engine bug, just didn't seem right. Now they are producing the VW Microbus as an all electric unit, not too impressed, just another van.

If you have an open end wrench of that size this is a good suggestion. As long as the jaw of the pipe wrench is securly contacting the key and the back of the pipe wrench is contacting the shaft there won't be any problem, I have done it several times.

I wouldnt use a pipe wrench , they tend to mar the crank.. I'd use an open end wrench of the same size as the shaft diameter.

On another note, in july of 2019 production of the newest version of the Beetle had ceased. A far more celebratory event. Good riddance.

Handlebars and cup holders checked off the list. Still up in the air on a basket or wagon. (footpegs are in the shop for a little cosmetic touch-up) Man, this thing is smooth as butter over bumps.

@WHX?? Jim from a thread you posted about ridiculous shipping costs but this is for everyone else too . I came across an envelope in the barn and tI’m 98.641% sure that I made an order from them for flanged bronze bushing . If this is the place . I called the number , talked to someone who knew what I was wanting and I understood what he was saying for one . Two , they were cheap. Three , he just threw the four brushing into a snail mail envelope for whatever the actual cost was . I just asked nicely if he would put them into a small envelope and send them through snail mail for me . No Bs outrageous price for shipping . They have way more than just bearings too . Try them out on your next purchase and let everyone else know if they still do this . I don’t see myself buying anything soon https://www.eurekabearing.com

Update, took the rectifier out, sanded and cleaned contact points, ran a ground to the battery. The back of the rectifier was dark in spots, but not burned , the plug was melted, someone rapped it in electrical type. Got the engine running, checked out the stator, 30 volts AC, that was only 3200 rpm. Needs linkage adjusted, plugged in rectifier and 14.2 volts DC at 3200.

Caught a few minutes and installed led tail light on C -160 to match the new LED headlights I installed yesterday. I got these from the jungle site and like them because they have a black base and the lens closely matches the old WH lens.

I've had my share of jobs... work is so overrated!

Looks like you have the bracket and shaft (#5 in the parts diagram) about 180 degrees out of position. The way I read the parts diagram, the outer pulley should be ahead of the inner pulley when installed on the tractor. Your picture shows that it is behind the inner pulley. Disclaimer: I do not own a 520H nor have I worked on one. I'm sure somebody with direct knowledge of a 520H will be along with comments.

I found a spare at the local Tractor Supply, and cleaned out the hauler. Job complete, until I decide on a winch and any counter or storage compartments up front!

Thanks Paul, added some atf, tryed to fill others ports but didn't seem to take much, I can just hear those brass slippers and pump grinding on a dry start. Thanks Tim

I would think that the belt/motor is set up that way so it all fits on one board. ( But I could be wrong )

We actually tried an aftermarket glass bowl filter assembly but the needle leaks on it so we thought we'd try to go back to the original unit and get an element and gasket for it.

Yup, seems the waterless wonder could not pass US Emissions, so enter the "New Beetle"....

The blade listed for the 800 Special is the same as for the C-Series tractors. Using just the latch leavers attached to the existing axle support frame makes sense. Learn something new every day.

@larryk1 https://boltdepot.com/Product-Details?product=27196&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw7KvTBhA6EiwAWnutYSKv6BZ7oZsE4HvUdkSiK_EWEt0Wxa7Sg90_PsbVTDj3mjmBqB9rNBoCGpYQAvD_BwE , personally like and use , 1/8 x 3" hitch pin clips on my , plow , rear swing close / hold levers , another detail , long evolved to ? push the hitch pin clip , all the way thru ? that way it will NOT LOOSEN AND FALL OUT . stays trapped by itself in last hole , also lubricate any and all , movable areas , oil slick on blade face , enhances release , and stops rust / rot , plow frame , and related lever set up , can / should be detailed for function / movement ease , quadrant swing , lever control , is a gold mine for , slick / smooth action , pete

This link gives you access to all of the manuals associated with your model number. The drawing @ol550 is not in these listings but looks like it is correct for a long frame snow plow. There should also be a couple of latches that will hold the rear cross shaft of the plow in place. Lawn Rangers of that era used a 39" snow blade that mounted to the front of the frame, is this the type blade you have? https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/search/?q=1-0150&quick=1&type=downloads_file

If I remember correctly all you need are the latches as the frame has the U shaped part built into it. My 800 Special is about 35 miles away from me at present'

I aint no sissy but I find myself reaching for a pair of gloves every once in a while, especial the older I get. To my surprise there was a shed snakeskin on top of them today and I had them laying up on a table kinda higher up. I have a pretty good size Black snake that stays around the shop (rodent patrol) but hadn't seen him in a while but now I have proof he's still around at least I hope it was a Black snake. Funny thing was I picked up gloves and shook off snakeskin which fell in front of the fan, and it took off a getting it across the floor must still smelled like a snake cause it had the dog barking which in turn scared the $^it out of me because I was still looking fer a snake. .

Having spoken to a Maine State Game Warden about the rattlers, mountain lions, and also wolves, another reason not to admit a known population is general public ignorance and fear. Admitting the presence of such animals could potentially have negative impact on tourism..... of people that quite possibly shouldn't be in the wild anyway.

Wednesday is auction day. Picked up this bike for a buck. Thought Mrs. K might be able to use it for PT after her knee replacement. bou Another buck for a USA made unique tackle box. And a like new pair of Gander Mt. Guide series neoprene chest waders for $40. Might keep my rear warm and dry while stocking trout for the kiddies.

Yeah, I plan on keeping it for some future project. I noticed that the back side is stamped with perfect detail of the emblem. I think it could be used to create a mold of some sort.

After an uneventful and slow day at work, I got to work on the C-141 again. I checked out the other rear hub and gave it the same treatment as yesterday minus the swapping out of parts. It turns out I swapped the hub when I built the tractor last year. A bit of a clean and that went back together like the other side. I also after being inspired by @sqrlgtr‘s post decided to drill out and spruce up the headlight bucket on my tractor. It came off great but in the course of cleaning out and polishing up, I broke out the vent on the right side. A little JB weld and a few hours and I’ll be back in business. The black on the lens should hide it so it won’t be noticeable unless you take the lens off. i plan on spraying the bucket with some bright semi reflective silver paint I have, to brighten it up. I plan on replacing the rivets with flat head bolts so if I need to do maintenance etc.., I can pull it all out with two bolts. Back at it tomorrow after work to finish it up.

Today after a Zoom meeting I had in the morning. I worked on the C-141’s loose hub, and accidental red oversprayed headlight lens. After a paint thinner wipe on the clear part of the lens, and a wipe of the bulbs it was all set. the old setscrew (left) and the new (right) After a clean off with some PB Blaster and a skim of high temp wheel bearing grease I was going to put the old hub back but it still wobbled so…. 3 hours later… I robbed one off the trailer I have. I swapped the old warped hub for the identical and in better condition good hub on the trailer. Once that was on, I put the tire back on, I was done. It seemed to be much more solid feeling.

Get that WD-40 cleaned out of there ASAP. It is NOT A LUBRICANT!!!! It's a water displacer, a silicone. When it dries up it will get gummy and make things worse. Get it out of there and get a real lubricant in there, PB-Blaster, SeaFoam DeepCreep, BG inForce, something like that.

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The word on the street is that VW decided against importing the new E-lectric van to the US. No great loss....