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16 pointsMaking good progress on the 420. A LOT of hours into it at this point removing the paint on the sheet metal. If WH had used primer it may have come off a little easier ? on this series tractors.Letting things set up before reassembly. Hoping to have it somewhat ready for the September Meet & Greet. Those chrome mylar decals take some patience to remove.Some before and after pics.
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12 pointsScored this today at a local auction. I've managed to avoid painting any of my Wheel Horse stuff so far, but I'm pretty sure these didn't come in yellow, but I don't see any traces of red either. Pick it up Saturday so I can take a closer look.
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8 pointsHA! Today was my last day too. Brought the last of my tools home. Took a gauge off our defunct steam fired Absorption chiller as a souvenir. We had a fire in 2015 and when we went to put the chiller on line the water in the pipes flashed to steam and the needle spun around in circles like in the cartoons. Got well wishes from a Trane Tech who happens to be a Bears fan!
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7 pointsRetired today - 41 years... Great run. My boss and colleagues know me well... simple but appropriate gifts...
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6 pointsNope!! Haha! I’m working in Australia in a few weeks, be there almost a month. Then back again for another month in December (home for Christmas) Once I retire I’ll use all the United Air miles and Marriott points for a few “free” vacations though!
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5 pointsJuly 31, 1970 Black Tot Day: the last day of the officially sanctioned rum ration in the Royal Navy, which started in 1740.
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4 pointsWell, it holds water, so there's that.
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4 pointsThe key is to stay busy & have a sense of purpose in your life... Besides, you can only watch so many episodes of Gilligan's Island in one sitting.....
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3 pointsCongrats Jim. Now it's time to get back to a little MX RACING.
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3 pointsFrame unbolted from the rear end. Lots of small parts have been bead blasted and painted. I have not got to big parts yet (actually still need to finish the hood from the 416 project I mostly completed last winter), Need the weather to co-operate and not rain or be at 1000% humidity. Also the bugs are very bad right now and would undoubtedly be stuck in the paint.
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3 pointsNot at auction - but I also picked up a nice pair of Carlisle Tru Power Ags on rims for $125 off of Marketplace
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3 pointsI borrowed this pic from an older thread and hope the original poster doesn't mind. Just when I thought I was done with hub caps on my 520H came across this pic. Think I might just have to try this but was wondering what/if the hub caps are worth anything unmolested or are they pretty common. Hate to paint them and someone be wanting a set. Opinions......
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3 pointsI vote for painting them, those look goo. Make it your own!
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3 pointsCongrats to both of you! any big plans Jim @SylvanLakeWH or Mike @squonk ? I’m creeping up on mine. Hard to think I’m getting old enough that it’s even on the radar. Two years ago I felt like I’d never want to retire as I enjoy working way too much. But about that time my company went to a four day workweek and now the taste of freedom beckons. I still put in a ton of hours every week but condensing it into four really long days feels great when the three day weekend comes. CONGRATS Steve
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3 pointsCongratulations. I retired 3 years ago. I was a commercial hvac service tech for over 40 years. Don't miss the work, just the income.
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3 pointsUsed 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
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2 points@JCM There's a blast from the past!!! Most of my aches and pains can be traced back to those days!!!
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2 pointsCongratulations! I’m jealous…have a few years to go yet myself.
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2 pointsTightening the nut just enough to squeeze the packing tighter around the needle to stop it from leaking, and then a tad more. Too tight only makes the needle hard to turn and can destroy the packing. Honestly i only ever close mine at the end of mowing season. I close it and let the motor run the carb bowl empty.
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2 pointsCongratulations on retirement. I retired in 2015 after lumbar spinal fusion surgery. After recovery, I thought that I might have the time to do things that we'd been putting off like travel, tractors and naps. Seems that when you are working you have a schedule. Friends and family knew when you worked and when you were off. However, when you retire, everyone thinks you are always available. Your time is never your own. Though I love to help my family, I also miss downtime where I don't have to answer to anyone. You have to learn how to say "no, today is mine". Then go take a nap.
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2 pointsI popped a couple 1/4” holes in the front corners, just for that reason Great score! I nabbed mine at a local on site estate auction for $5, I was the only bidder. While I was basking in my glory of a great pick, someone had weaseled a front mount RJ sickle mower around a corner for the same single bid.
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2 pointsI use them in my shed and place broken up skins around entry points and other inconspicuous places. Traps are also set and the catch rate has dropped dramatically since placing the skins.
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2 pointsGoing to be 68 in Feb. I retired in 2020 after 3 straight years of surgeries and then Covid. Went back to work 2 days a week in the fall of 2022 at the hospital I had been at for 14 years prior. It got bought out by a large University health system and they are just making things difficult to get anything done. so I figured it was time.
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2 pointsThere's something you don't hear very often...
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2 pointsI’ve never heard someone complain for having too many tie downs. This will allow most all my tractors to have a tie down over either or all tires, or front to back or crossed. I like it
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2 pointsI finally got some seat time today. Cut a dead tree down and hauled it to the burn pile. Maybe one day it will be safe again to burn it.
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2 pointsMan, I can barely run for 41 seconds. Congratulashuns
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2 pointsthere is no such thing in any market for any item as too high -- selling a house - a car, or a tractor - - the market will answer your question about price -- same for a house listing -- or a used washing machine you put at the curb at end of driveway -- if you ask 1500 for the WH and get no contacts in few weeks then that answered the question --- if you get few offers around 800 or only 400 -- or perhaps 1000 will then answer the question of "worth" -- meaning what someone is willing to pay --- if someone really wants it then they will pay -- if no one wants it except an offer for 500 then you'll know --- it was "worth" 500 - pick a number and post it -- Good luck !!
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1 pointWhen you do, are you going to miss those all-expense-paid trips to HI?
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1 pointCongratulations on your retirement. I agree with what has already been said. You will grow to enjoy the change of pace.
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1 pointOK, I'll try this and see if it works but my dad who owns the mower (his dad, my grandfather, bought it new) would prefer to keep it as original as possible. Thus, still hoping to get a replacement element for the original glass bowl filter.
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1 point@Bar Nuthin just try a small area , as a trial , thats how i started . understand your dilemma / issue , those wheel AGS , were the deal , pete
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1 pointIf it were red, that would be my plan. Not sure I can put up with yellow, so it may end up as my first "refurbished" item. Unless I happen to find out that Wheel Horse actually put these carts out in different colors from the factory - then I might give it some consideration.
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1 point@Bar Nuthin glairing at me ? vertical sun standing , penetrating oil soak down , absorption , the remaining hot sunny days , is a perfect setting for a deep , metal show of rust stop , done a lot of it , original , deep oiled patina , is a good base , if you want a show queen , thats another route , none of my stuff has rust or grunge , just oiled patina , easily done , pete
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1 pointUnfortunately, online auctions attract a lot of bidders and they have plenty of time to obsess over items. This was the only Wheel Horse item in the auction, so it didn't draw a ton of attention. I wasn't able to be online during the bidding, so I put a max bid of $100 out there. Won it for $90.
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1 pointI have one that is blue with no red. What appears to be red on the tongue is actually rust.
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1 pointTo answer you source question, Little Red Barn bought out I Save and is a reliable source. https://www.ebay.com/str/lilredbarnpowerequipmentsupply Safety switches will not cause your problem, please do not molest them! Have you been using gasoline that has alcohol in it, if so STOP that stuff deteriorates fuel systems. you can find a gas station that sells alcohol free gas at this website. https://www.pure-gas.org/. Place the shift lever in neutral and block the rear wheels to be sure the tractor will not move while you are working on it. Starting at your gas tank, clean and/or replace the fuel shut off valve and its screen, replace your fuel lines and filter and be sure fuel flows freely from the tank to the end of the hose where it connects to the fuel pump. After the fuel line has been connected to the pump turn the engine over to see if the fuel is being pumped out, if not then inspect the pump. If a kit is needed contact Then and Now https://www.thenandnowautomotive.com/antique-auto-parts-store/AC-4S-K-Kohler-Fuel-Pump-Kit-p816753504 or consider using a low pressure electric pump. Once the fuel pump is working then the carburetor is the next place to go. The cheap aftermarket units are generally unsatisfactory, rebuilding the one you have is not difficult. Hope this has been helpful.
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1 pointYou probably won't want the smell of it for a while, but that will pass. Time really does heal but some things take longer than others. Been there and done that.
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1 pointBack in the late 70's my brother was convinced that pro wrestling was legit, so I got tickets to an event in Portland. I tried to explain to him that it was fake. During every match he was telling me they hate each other and that's why it's so violent. After it was over we went out to the car and lit up a doobie. While we were standing there the wrestlers came out. They were all walking together and laughing. We heard one of them say "let's hit the bar and spend some of that money we made off all those fools". My brother never watched pro wrestling again.
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1 pointCongrats on the retirement! to that world of doing nothing if you choose to do so. I was planning on retiring this year as well but then had some health issues recently which threw a wrench into the plan.
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1 pointThanks! I sourced the tires from M.E.Miller Tire in Wauseon, Oh. The front are Deestone 400-8 the rear are Grip King 6.5/80-12. I installed tubes in all 4.
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1 pointWelcome to an ever-growing group of happy campers. I have been retired over twenty years, best vocational choice I ever made, highly recommend it. It will take some time to adjust but I'm confident you can work it out.
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1 pointUrban planner. Worked both as a consultant and for several municipalities...
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1 pointI've had my share of jobs... work is so overrated!
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1 pointNo lack of tie downs! I need to finish the PVC trim. Then clean it up inside!
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1 pointJust to pass on some updated information for isavetractors, their inventory has been acquired by Lil Red Barn in Harrisonburg VA lilredbarn.net they were both buying from same manufacture and Lil Red Barn was already selling most of the same parts under there LRB Brand for the K and M Series Kohler and Onan Parts that were sourced at same manufacture that isavetractors used. They just got 2 trucks with 16 pallets full of parts shipped from from isavetractors warehouse on 7/25/26 and they are working it into their inventory at their warehouse. I have been buying from Lil Red Barn for many years. He said if you are looking for parts to give him a call and he will make it available for purchase, it is just a lot of parts to go through 540-434-9852 or email at lilredbarn.net@gmail.com
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1 pointA follow-up: I ran across these springs today. They look identical to the deck belt tensioner spring. Notice the price on the back???? I will test them soon.
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1 pointThe time has come for me to part with my trusty Wheel Horse and find it a new home. I am the second owner (since 2003) and it has always been stored in a garage. I am located about 20 minutes south of Rt 80 or 15 minutes north of Rt 78 near Rt 33. 1975 C-120 Special, 8-speed (Model 1-0375, Ser. # 133357). Running (no smoke) 12 hp Tecumseh (Model HH120-120180E, rebuilt 1986). Rebuilt carb, new fuel pump, and new ignition module (in 2006). Good used replacement tank, original tank is included in the sale. Brand-new battery, fuel filter, and shutoff valve installed 5/26. The transaxle case broke a small piece off (about 1” long by 1/4” wide) on one side of the center flange and was repaired with JB Weld. Solid 42” side discharge deck (Model 5-1010) bearings replaced in 2005. Extra set of Gator mulching blades and spare hi-lift blades included. Deck works as it should and is ready to cut. 42” snow/dozer blade (Model 86-42bc010), with Rear weights, tire chains and hardware. Blade angles left and right and lifts correctly and is ready to plow. Parts: 4 NOS belts and 2 good used belts, NOS taillight lenses, used starter, used ignition module, more (see pic). 1975 C Series Owner’s manual, 1975 WH accessory catalog, 5-1010 deck manual, original HH-120 manual, updated Tecumseh HH-120 technicians handbook. Selling entire package for $325 Or Best Offer - Deck/Blade/Weights/Parts alone are worth that! Will deliver within 50 miles of zip 18064. Delivery over 50 miles is negotiable. Please PM to contact HH120_running.mp4
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