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Back in August I bought this clock from a friend who was getting out of the hobby. The guy that he bought it from claimed that it actually hung in the factory in South Bend. Unfortunately without a picture of such I can’t verify. However I have been searching since I got it and haven’t found another one, so maybe it is one of a kind and did actually come from the factory. If anyone has seen another I’d just like to know about it. When I got it, the second hand had fallen off and was laying inside the glass. I plugged it in and it worked only for a few minutes and then stopped. So I put it away for another day. Well last night I wasn’t doing much so I decided it was time to see what I could do to fix it. I did what a lot of us do when something is broken and went on YouTube. There I found a guy who went right in and took all the gears out of the movement, and I thought well I’m not going to do that no way. Especially since he didn’t show the reassembly. Next thing you know that was me! I took it totally apart, cleaned and lubricated it. It still did the same thing when I put it back together, so not wanting to give up I took it apart again. This time I noticed a tiny brass cog that didn’t seem to be moving as smoothly as it should be. I cleaned and lubed it up with some oil that is probably 5w or 10w and put it back together again. Now it works nice and smooth and keeps proper time. After being so proud of myself I showed my wife it working like it should. She said “That’s really nice that you were able to fix it, but don’t ever think about hanging that in our house!” As if after 32 years of marriage I didn’t already know that! So in the garage it goes as I had planned. Now I just have to make room for it by moving some signs that are in the way. I should have taken more pictures of the movement when it was apart, good thing I remembered it went back together!

Who knows how much more white stuff we'll get but thought it was a good time to grab some nice scenery pics. Brook is flowing very well and rain on the way.

Naw them never go out of style... Yah well Pullstart never put the deuce in the shed yesterday either... I have no problem with those cheapy fuel pumps @Racinbob. This one managed to empty two tanks so far. Waiting in the wings ... don't worry you'll get your chance.

Excuse me while i do a dance!! It’s my first C160! And an 8 speed! It’s pretty good shape for 52 years old. The F plate is alright. No, it hasn’t had a plow; cause the mount in back would mount the same way the hitch is. It seems, that it was just a tractor with a ball hitch attached to it? Who knows!! Now the down side: it doesn’t have a PTO clutch and the lever to engage the PTO. (I have all that!). Air filter and cover is completely missing. The ignition switch has been replaced with something funky, Chinese carb, the loud muffler. Etc.. Upside: 2 link chains, a set of krusty and cracked #75 wheel weights, a set of Firstone AG tires and a welded up sturdy ball hitch!! I have a spare 8hp muffler… maybe I’ll make that work. The carb… just the regular air filter gasket and three screws, the regular air filter box? The man said “it runs” and “ran last year”…. So; ill install the battery, new fuel line, fuel filter, carb clean and new points. The best part is; i got the C160 for $150!

Still really coming down. More pics when in the cab deuce roaring. Wished @Pullstart woulda parked Blackie out back now i gotta blow around it!

The model pre-dates the . The year maybe not so much. You know how I like my antique equipment. Had to get a special permit to run this machine. That permit is about to expire & I don't really have much interest in renewing it,

Oh man... Again with the unnecessary visuals...

I just picked this guy up today. My plans are to clean it up, remove the mower and use to run the trails on my property and carry firewood.

I got that other balance gear out, I don't doubt you got yours out @Achto but there was no way I was going to get mine out without pulling the crankshaft or what I ended up doing like @Pullstart did and drove that pin out. I decided not to precut that pin I will just cut it flush with how far in I was able to drive it. Installed new crank seals and got it cleaned up as much as I could inside, it's very cold and windy outside today. I'm also pretty positive this is was a replacement engine because there is gray paint that wasn't ever painted over and the only red paint on it is that same chalky paint that I stripped off the rest of the tractor.

The Olds Toronado drive train was later used for the GMC Motorhome. After some initial teething pains with the heavier load, it was quite successful.

WOW, you got a $150 seat and a $50 headlight lens for $150... oh and a free C-160-8.

That Girl ! Just arrived at the Delaware Beach house that has Alexa. Me Alexa, what did I come in this room for? Alexa Sorry, I can not pick your brain, but if you do find the object and have any questions regarding it. I will be pleased to provide the answer.

I am an 81 old retired industrial and I own 2 Commando 8 that are still in working order and I do my best to keep them like that!

Typically a motorcycle term, but it is the part that holds the air filter and attaches to the inlet of the carburetor. Air filter cover, air cleaner, air box, tomato, potato...

Three years this thing’s been sitting with a rotten frame and a missing fuel tank. I picked up this ‘04 right hand drive Jeep tub and frame this weekend. There are a handful of brackets related to steering and track bars that need to be swapped from the green Jeep frame to the donor frame. But the frame itself is in much better shape than the other. No soft spots and no holes I can nearly stick my fist through! I do not plan on getting this project done any time soon, but it’ll be safe until then. IMG_2713.mov

@Achto what model / year is that thing?!?!? And it's not the correct color...

The Olds Toronado, Back when you could get front wheel drive and a big block. The 455 Rocket engine was available at 375hp or the W-34 version at 400hp. Very futuristic looking car for '68. With such a long nose that the front bumper arrived to town a good 30 seconds before the driver.

As @WHX?? stated we had some light snow flurries here in Wisconsin the last couple days. It stopped snowing late Sunday afternoon. I went out & cleared that 8" or so of wet mess up before calling it a day. Woke up this morning to white out conditions again. Todays mess. Waiting for the snow to let up before I go tackle todays job. Probably won't do much good though. The wind is supposed to hold in the mid to upper 20mph range for a while.

I'll second that Mikey ... in sleeveless & shorts &Pullstart's flip flops with a cold beverage & cupholder.

Pretty good deal, huh?

You did well! One day I'm gonna find one! Or just steal one from @ebinmaine...

They were on Ebay about 25 years ago. I honestly don't remember who was selling them but I wish I had bought about 10 more. Funny story- this was back when USPS had the flat rate "if it fits it ships" thing going on. 3 different days they were supposed to be delivered, and 3 days I got a "undeliverable" door hangar. So I went to the post office with my feathers all ruffled, and demanded to know why they weren't delivered. ...Turned out the mailman was a very pregnant lady about 5 feet tall and 120lbs. The weights literally weighed more than she did. So when I finally pried my foot out of my mouth they brought 4 flat rate boxes out and gave them to me. Most embarrassing thing I've ever done with the post office at least, and I was apologizing for weeks when the little mail truck pulled up!

Those get put in little glass cases with a "Break in case of Emergency " sign on them.

We have an Alexa home device and I asked it a question today about an RJ transmission that I was surprised 😱 it knew the answer! Quicker than looking in the manual or asking a question on Red Square! And it does look to me to be the correct answer!

March 16, 1968 General Motors produces its 100 millionth automobile, an Oldsmobile Toronado.

That's a 2 cubic foot potato chip box that has 8 ounces of chips

Techies??? Let not be cruel to anyone now ... well maybe Squonky...

You keep blaming me for all your crap Uncle Jim these guys will believe I’m on the other side of the pond this week

Sure i bet they even got battery ones with Bluetooth. Hanging back of my parts counter in the day... I don't either but I still gotta have something when Dan comes over... Prolly the only reason he comes over!

Nothing more embarrassing than a fireman having to call in a fire that he caused.

Definitely change the cord. You don't need a fire.

1966 656 with a 1966 SMS 506 sickle bar mower. Bought the 656 from original owner in 1982---found the sickle mower 2 hrs away 3 weeks ago. Been looking for one for several yrs---maybe find 1 a year up for sale and always been several states away untill I found this one.

And you beat @ebinmaine to it! Careful using that ball hitch. Looks like the ball might be above the rear axle - not good for hard pulling.

Well I welded the axles up, and the turned out ok. Not machine shop level but for a sub 10mph application they will be fine. I grooved them pretty deep and then ground the welds down flush. Test fit with bearings when I finished and I think this is gonna work well. And no the bolts won't turn because I used keyed washers, and the last 1/2 of the axle was ground flat. Again this is for a slow application and this should hold just fine. Unfortunately my wheels won't work. They must be from a gokart or similar because the center bore is about a half inch too small for the hub body. I guess I'll find another set. It happens!

Will you be parting with any 10mm sockets by any chance?

Somebody must have had mighty long legs

Ticks me off you guys didn't get anything!

Sounds like a job for them Wisconsin boys @Achto @WHX?? on their next 37.5 hour 6 state rustling tour... make sure it's snowing on them the whole route... they love that...

I think I've got an extra laying around. @AHS PM me if you're interested

61* F right now but dropping into the 20s tonight with 70 mph winds. And I'm headed for the Delaware Bay beach house. Hope I have a roof when I get home.

@AHS very nice ! my first suggestion is to , wake that engine up easily ! your opportunity to immediately start a VARNISH CLEAN OUT , ON THE ENGINE , RISLONE ZDDP , read bottle specs , I use 4 oz for 2 qts of oil , also use a multi wt 10-30 , done a number of engines , also run it on heavily treated fresh gas , as hot engine time , builds , the chemical flush out , dissolves the varnish , this is not a 1 and done , would use this as a base line , on recovery , none of my engines , smoke in any way . oil color , condition is giving you a definite view of flushing . BTW VALVOLINE oils have the highest cleaning rate , would also get a penetrating oil spray down going on that paint , let it soak in for weeks , forget about it , then a mineral oil clean cloth rub down , no scratch pads , retains PATINA ,, drop trans oil , atf fluid drive around flushing agent , miles / time on that , new shift boot , done this same procedure , numerous times , it works . also drop carb bowl , run on seperate , gallon of fresh fuel , no engine smoke , pete

@ebinmaine im gonna take that hitch off, i think.

So true! Maybe just do the free stuff on a single day, like the last day of the show. That way the sellers still get a chance?

I was actually thinking switching to a battery movement, or at the very least replacing the electric wire and plug. The wire is quite brittle and the plug is just not in the best shape.

Bring on spring! I much prefer mowing grass to plowing snow

We got just hammered. Yesterday not a flake to be had but totally different landscape today. Most major roads and all side roads shut down. I just layed in a wood supply and holed up in the shop. Worst part it was that wet stuff and turned to ice right away. Went thru 1 1/2 tanks of gas in the deuce. Never even fired the single up. I did a crappy job too hoping this won't stick around. Pics in the morning.

Did some spring greasing and swapped some wheels and tires around to free up a set for a new project Found a cracked shifter boot on the c165 and replaced it with a new one I had on the shelf. It stays under cover but glad I got around to doing some routine maintenance and caught it.

I think also referred to as the ole TT-32, Toenail Trimmer-32” @Pullstart Kevin may find this useful with flip-flops on ?

I’m kind of in the same boat. After over 40 years of owning Wheel Horses I have amassed quite a bit of parts. Some of the stuff I look at and have no idea where it came from. That’s why I am thinking about not bringing any tractors to show, but instead just bringing the items that I already have two or three of and stuff I’ll just never use. Last year I posted about perhaps having a “Free” area at the show. Some of the things I have I would gladly give away, especially if it were a young kid getting into the hobby or just getting their first tractor going. I just didn’t want the free area to become a junk drop off site that someone would have to clean up. Obviously by mid day Saturday someone would have to clean up regardless, but maybe they would take it for scrap? Personally I don’t want to sit at a table the whole time at the show when I can be out buying more stuff that I don’t necessarily need 😂