Leaderboard

Please keep me and my family in your thoughts and prayers today. Today I will bury my wife of 35 years. She passed away on June 28th while I was holding her hand. Thank you, Dan https://www.thompsonfuneralhomelebanon.com/obituary/rita-bailor

Page 1055

I got to watch these hard working men put up my new hangout. Over 100 degrees here today and they showed up at 10am and left at 8:40pm. Back this morning for the roof. Plan on sealing the floor this afternoon when it cools off

Dug these old girls out of the weeds today for a couple hundred bucks. To my surprise the 520 actually started with some make shift gas line but the 314-8 which reads to be an 02 model is in tough shape with everything seized and locked up sadly it only has 200 hours on it with a like new 42” deck.

July 3, 1928, John Logie Baird demonstrates the first color television transmission in London.

Over 100*F in the pole barn today. Good day to clean up and paint some snow plow blades in the cool basement shop.

Started phase 1 of a 2 piece seat revival in the shade!

Before COLOR TV there were colored strips that could be adhered to the screen to make the sky blue and the grass green when Bonanza was on. Made Hop Sing look a bit funky though.

If I leave my hitch in and let the tailgate down, the backup camera and alarm beeper freaks out.

Thought the collective might enjoy my perforation project... I bought this tractor a couple months ago and turning it into a nice "user"... Won't be a perfect restoration, just a nice addition to my old Toyota 4x4. Rich

Yes sir. They installed it and the sheetmetal this morning. Future meet and greet spot hopefully.

Picked this up yesterday. Was only an hour away. Seller said it was sitting for a few years so he had it serviced to get it running. Was asking $800. Got there & cranked w/no start. Ended up getting it for $300! Got it home & after using my small benchtop 20v blower to pressurize fuel tank it started right up! Everything appears to function. This will be new tractor to use with my Bervac. After the heat wave is over I'll go through it addressing maintenance & any posdible needed repairs. Paint is faded so hopefully I can get it reconditioned. Have to get manuals printed off & definitely wanna address the "known issues" with this model. Onans are all new to me. 20260702_160202.mp4

I plan to be there, but with a smaller display. I’m still recovering from heart surgery.

how do you like the flange you installed on the 42 rd?

I'd start with checking all your grounds and redoing the battery cables. That positive cable looks like it needed replaced 20 years ago.

Yesterday Eloise and Cylvia went camping! Our friend’s pusher “Cylvia” has the 8.3 Cummins that I longed for so badly. Eloise has the 7.2 3126 CAT. Accelerating to highway speeds, or off highway, I felt very light on the throttle. When we arrived to the campground about an hour and a half away, he mentioned how he could not keep up with me on take offs. Once again, the 100 hp lesser engine has impressed me! Happy 250th Independence Day, America!

Took out the annoying Push button start button and push/pull kill switch..and added all new wires, switches and black plug to fill the huge hole in dash.

I changed engine oil after ~ 20 hours, I put mineral oil,Sae 30 which I found on local website, according to specs am good to go..

The 20 HP has .030" more lift on the intake lobe and the carburetor has slightly different jetting. The idea that the 20 has more problems, in my opinion, is just Wisdom of the Crowd.

I have already placed it on the calendar for the winter months when I'm stuck inside.

Good engines when properly maintained just like many others. On a WH it's the 20 HP that has the more common issues due to lack of cleaning and overheating. The 16 HP is less prone. The New to the Herd list might help some.

Why not, right? Let’s see’m. Actually this is a “sad 702”, but there’s always hope.

@MainelyWheelhorse How about if you sandwiched that piece with a piece of 1”x1”x1/8” angle iron? Not flat stock, angle iron with give it much greater strength.

@ML3 perfect stage / condition for this , done this on my 3 horses , and any similar faded / neglected anything I pick up , base line simplicity , penetrating aerosol spray down , all / every area , like to leave it in hot sun for hours , to heat up absorb . deeply into paint base , nothing about this is quick , days in , try a spot with a clean , mineral oil , cloth rub down , if it breaks thru , suden clean / clear color depth , you are on your way . like a 6" electric palm buffer , with a cleaner wax , don,t push it , has to be easily shown , once mine have shown themselves , I only gently rub it down with a clean cloth and mineral oil , cloth stays clean / clear , no dust or dirt , many years in on this , no rust or faded paint , fearful / worried ? try a small area , thats how I started , give it a try , pete

Good soup!

Click on the fuzzy part

That red should come back with some elbow grease and determination. Good Luck with it.

Prayers for you and your family...

desko, a couple hundred bucks for 2 tractors and a loader? SUPER SCORE!!!

At my job, the system my hand held and scanner run off of gets updates every so often. Like car updates and computer update, Some go well and others are a cluster, losing locations or other stuff. For example, the bread in a certain aisle will magically disappear according to the system. Not a big deal but it’s a bit of a bigger deal when you are timed and a goal is set to be reached for that order. Isn’t technology great😁

Same here, I’m running out of room but then I grade the driveway with my plow tractor or take a ride on the C-141 I built and think nah I’ll figure something out to use this for.

And the poet delivers another Portmanteau.

Cherky... jerky that tastes like chicken (cuz it is)...

Yep, I have one. But the belt is flying past and the airflow can be affected by your foot being there flopping the laces around. Just sayin'

You missed the PTO trunnion being upside down.

There ya go. Fixed it.

I think Terry sells them in two, maybe three pieces now, I know that doesn't help if you already have the one-piece style but thought I would mention it.

I got tired of trying to find cables that I liked so got all the stuff to make my own. Seem like they are always wrong length, have wrong size ends, etc... I got a hydraulic crimping tool from "horror freight " and never looked back, but Im always trading, buying , working on old WH tractors and stuff so may not be feasible for you to get into making your own.

Generator light

the lugs should be good are the cables long enough???

Those cables are junk. A starter gen takes about 60 amps to start turning the engine. And you need clean grounds including where the gen and gen bracket mounts.

2nd that Bob. I lost so many i don't run them any more 'cept for special occasions. Usually always within arms length of a philips anyway.

Your not the first guy I heard that from Wrencher. Dan I noticed some funkyness going on with the dash on Radferd. Will get some pics. Your biggest chore is going to be removing everything to get the dash on the work bench Commando. Then having to put it all back together.

Last week I replaced both rear axle seals and the brake shaft seal on my 1986 312-8. Next I am going to try to fix my worn out Carter carburetor. the housing where the throttle shaft goes into the carburetor is worn out. I am going to look at making a bushing in the machine shop to repair it as long as it is only the top that is worn out. Tractor runs ok like it is however it is running to lean.

I didn’t know 701 day was a thing! I will have to mark the calendar next year. Nice tractors everyone! 701 is my favorite model. This is mine that just bought at the big show. I love the patina on this thing!

Red Square stickers would cover them up!

I have found two potential “gotchas” on these decks when mixin’ & matchin’ apart from those driven by the 32 vs 36” sizes. In ’68, WH added shoulders on the bottoms of the cross-shaft bearing holders around the mounting bolt holes. I believe it was better for locking in cross shaft alignment. These then needed enlarged holes through the shell and into mating sockets in the cast iron bearing holder. In, I think, ’66 or ’68, the spindles were lengthened by ⅛” to accommodate a thrust bearing below the spindle gear--previously there was a simple thin thrust washer.

Was not a fan of these big goofy headlights on my 857, after two years of owning it I finally removed them. Much better looking! Too bad there’s a big ‘ol hole on both sides of the hood

Yeah, keep the rpm’s at 3/4 to have plenty of airflow to maintain cooling.

Here's what Microsoft Co-Pilot had to say on the matter. Running a Kohler K301 in 100°F Indiana heat is absolutely doable — but you’re right to think ahead. These engines are tough, but they’re air‑cooled, and extreme ambient temps shrink your margin for error. Here’s a clear, practical, Wheel‑Horse‑owner‑level guide to keep your K301 happy during a parade crawl. Quick Takeaway A clean cooling system, proper mixture, and avoiding extended low‑RPM lugging are the three biggest factors. At 100°F, the K301 will run hot — but with prep and smart operation, overheating is unlikely. What Matters Most in 100°F Heat 1. Airflow is everything Air‑cooled engines depend entirely on volume of air across the fins. Clean cylinder head fins, block fins, and blower housing Make sure the screen on the flywheel shroud is clear Verify the tinwork is complete and sealed — missing tins = hot engine Check the flywheel fan for packed debris Even a thin layer of chaff raises head temps dramatically. 2. Don’t idle through the parade This is the big one. Airflow at idle is minimal. Heat output at idle is still significant. Best parade RPM: 2,200–2,800 RPM (fast idle / light throttle) This gives: Strong airflow Good oil splash Cooler head temps No lugging Avoid: Long periods below 1,800 RPM Lugging the engine at low RPM while moving slowly 3. Mixture matters in extreme heat Hot air = less dense = leaner mixture. A slightly lean K301 will run very hot at 100°F. Check: Main jet adjustment (¼ turn richer than winter setting is common) Idle mixture (should not be lean‑stumbling) A K301 that “sounds crisp” but is actually lean will cook itself in parade conditions. 4. Oil choice helps For 100°F parade duty: Straight SAE 30 (best for hot weather) or 15W‑40 diesel oil (excellent film strength) Avoid: 10W‑30 in extreme heat — it shears down and thins out. 5. Fuel system considerations High heat + slow parade speeds = vapor lock risk. Helpful steps: Ensure fuel line is not touching the block Use a fresh fuel filter Keep the tank at least half full If your tractor has the metal line near the head, consider a temporary heat shield 6. Fan shroud and head gasket check A small head gasket leak or missing shroud screw can raise temps 20–40°F. Quick inspection: No oil mist around head No carbon tracks Shroud tight and complete 7. Take breaks if needed If the parade stops for several minutes: Shift to neutral Bring RPM up to ~2,500 Let airflow cool the head If it’s a long stop, shut down for 2–3 minutes Should you opt out? Based on what’s typical for a healthy K301: No — you can run it safely. These engines were designed for mowing in July heat at full load. A parade is actually less load, just less airflow. As long as the cooling system is clean and you avoid low‑RPM lugging, you’re fine. 📌 Extra tips specifically for parade duty Bring a small leaf blower — if you stop for a long time, blow out the engine tins Keep a thermometer gun handy; head temps under 375°F are perfectly normal If you have a side‑panel tractor, remove the side panels for the parade Avoid running with the hood open — it disrupts designed airflow patterns