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You were a little ahead of me when I bought mine. She's a worker. Albeit a light one.

I picked up this neglected LSE 5 years ago, I mean you should be seen the the amount of dust that was on the hood when I got it 😂

The Elmer Fudd calander.

Removed the snow plow and installed the tiller.

March 20, 1973, Puerto Rican-born Roberto Clemente, a 15-time All-Star with a .317 career batting average, is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, the first Latin American player to receive that honor.

RIP...

I would be afraid of what I'd build with a little moonshine... Quickly followed by @squonk previous gif:

Who’s gonna take care of Texas now?

That's interesting. Our spring hunting season opens tomorrow. Gobblers and horse rustlers are fair game.

I'll reach back out to the owner next week sometime and see if he has a price in it. Don't want to look too eager. I don't need another one, and I'm trying hard to suppress my inner Redneck that is attracted to shiny objects (Jeff Foxworthy reference).

Told ya those bowls always leak!!!!

Two people you didn't want to P off ... the Pope & Chuck Norris.

We got a melt going on here! Can't beat that spring sun.

If you have the U-clip off the master link make sure the rounded end of the U-clip is facing the direction of rotation.

There for sure is a contender for the worst seat ever contest

Tomorrow is NH Maple Day. A local group taps all the town owned trees and donates the proceeds to 7 local charities.

It's the 6.2L with over 10:1 compression so there's just no getting around high octane. 10-speed and AFM helps some but the facts are the facts. I can't pull this trailer with a Vega wagon

Given this alot of thought lately. Automotive paint is nice and holds a shine but can be quite brittle. What will make a scratch on many surfaces will chip on Automotive paint with hardener. Rattle can paint is softer, but most scratches are just that. With some work they can be repaired. I painted the V14 with rustoleum + hardener and it still is a bit rubbery several months later. I'm starting to like the durability of it. One thing to note: if your paint gets exposed to long term direct sunlight (think shed with open sides), rattle can won't hold up as well as Automotive. All my machines do some work. They just get exposed to a tougher life than what my truck gets. They get dirtier and far more scratches. At least I can make a decent (sometimes) repair on my tractors.

What, there aren't any McDonalds where you are going? If it is that remote please include the audio of the dueling banjos with your post.

A few weeks ago I posted a video of a guy I know blowing snow on his farm with a big John Deere. Yesterday I went past his farm and he had the doors of what was the family’s potato barn open. So I stopped in to say hi and snapped a few pictures. Two of these Farmalls were bought brand new by his family. Obviously they have been restored! They have been farming in this area for over 350 years. Yes 350 years. While we were talking, his uncle stopped by and was telling us about farming potatoes in their heyday. About filling the barn to the rafters with potatoes year after year and the amount of men, machinery and time it took. It was very interesting, I felt like I could have listened to him all day. I could actually see it in his eyes how proud he was of his family farm.

His birthdate is wrong but it's still one of my favorites. Thank you for all you brought to us Chuck. R.I.P.

Got heads off and decarboned heads and combustion chambers/pistons. I found it a lot easier to work on by removing 3 of the motor mount bolts and turning motor for access to rear cylinder. Good thing I did because oil drain pipe is loose and I’m going to have to take apart and seal/ tighten it up. Between oil drain and loose oil filter it was pretty oily down there. Top of engine was good and dry . The old valve cover gaskets were stuck pretty good to block. I did start to adjust valves but my feeler gauge was at home so had to quit for for the day. Haven’t even got started on carb and intake manifold but exhaust should be good for another 30yrs after good coat of paint. Quick question, do any of y’all use any kind of sealer on valve cover gasket’s.

My all time favorite movie of his was "Lone Wolf McQuaid". I believe that was the inspiration for "Walker, Texas Ranger"...

Hey now, you're wrangling horses in my neck of the woods! We rednecks don't take kindly to that kind of thievin'

While yer hooked up & on the road Ineed go get this junior ... guy is giving it away. Claims the carb bowl is broke. Says it's a '58 but I say 56 or 57. Take yer gas card tho it's in far western Montana!

Here is what it looks like in there. I put new seals in mine a few years ago.

Chain case apart today & unmounted tires. Rears are shot but rims really need cleaning up and I have some ags that were on the flame that should work good. . Wasn't gonna take the case apart cause the oil came out pretty clean. Glad I did jack shaft & bearings was plugged solid with old crappy grease. Will take longer to clean everything up. There is no case gasket listed but someone tried to seal it up ... PO or Ponds??? Not sure what do do about the hubs and sure is a mystery why no keyways. The sprocket doesn't look like it was taken off and put on a different axle. The axle and the sprocket are listed as one part in the IPL. Kinda crappy lookin welds if still factory. @jeremi3210 suggest cutting some keys in with a dremel but that might be beyond my skill level. Need to talk with @Shynon yet he's been in a few of these.

Agreed - it still takes a month or so for it to cure enough for assembly... And use a trick from my old building model car days from 50 years ago. Warm the paint can in a pan of hot tap water. It raises the pressure in the can - gives a better finish. And it flashes off faster between coats....

Wait! Is that a piece of dirt on the hour meter? Sure is a beaut Clark!

Removed the snow blade and chains from my C141. Didn’t use it one time this winter. Installed the mower deck, then mulched some leaves that blew in over the winter.

Got the tiller apart and a small piece of metal had jammed in between the drive gears. I found another piece in the case. The only thing damaged was the e-clip that holds the small drive gear in place. I replaced it and cleaned up the cog where the metal was embedded. I looked at all bearings, shafts, gears and the chain and have no idea where the small pieces came from. The small piece of metal on the right is what was embedded in the cogs the other was in the case. Both of the pieces are probably combined the size of a bb. I have the two halves reassembled and it is turning great. Hopefully will use it next week to till some garden. 20260320_122456 (1).heic

Sad day, I just watched an advertisement about him and his bride on their ranch peddling youth pills. Both had dyed hair however seemed to be pretty alright.

Heading to PA in the morning. I might not be able to post for a few days but I will as soon as I can...

It is supposed to go above freezing tomorrow afternoon for a couple of hours. I am waiting for the thaw. All my summer cars have been parked since Last October and I am itching to drive them.

Now listen here you had your shot at it

Thanks for the pictures. I see the gear that I thought the chain was on and it is the one that drives the shaft that the chain is on. It had been separated before I got it because it has gasket maker in the seam.

@JCM looks like 6 Jim

If you ever have any questions or concerns don't hesitate to send a PM. Glad to help if I can Don on your Resto. Good Luck Jim

Exactly what it is here .... round hood???... no wait I KNOW what yer after ... mums the word ...

Delaware Bay Sunrise 03/19/2026

Nice find. Even if it's tired.

Last day at the beach house. An anchored ship at dawn waiting for a Bay Captain to take her up river to Philly. Sun Up Fishing for breakfast.

The 420 I picked up is in really rough shape also. Hope to spend some time on it this year.

I have been painting Rust-Oleum in the just below recommended temperatures and its been ok the biggest thing I noticed that causes problems is if the metal you are painting is pretty cold such as colder earlier in the day or the night before and hasn't warmed up enough it doesn't stick very well and gets runs easily. (If possible get the metal as warm as practical, the cans of paint also need to be kept warm) Also it takes much longer to cure. As to your question I would say it's definitely better to wait for both temperature and humidity to be ideal but humidity can cause a disaster if it's too high and the metal is sweating. I would not paint major sheet metal in less the ideal especially the hood, but the smaller parts you will probably be ok if you aren't looking for a perfect paint job. If you want the paint to be really good low humidity and 70° will make it easier

I usually bring my paint and parts inside for a day before painting to get everything up to 70*.

I’m inspired by many things. Parts available, my tools on hand, and sometimes a little moonshine never hurt nobody.

Yep sure sign and now ya gotta wonder what the PO missed or worse cobbled. FYI Lowell has the gaskets. https://wheelhorsepartsandmore.com/product/toro-wheel-horse-6851-tiller-gearbox-gasket/

I am picking asparagus, parsley and broccoli is about there. Getting to warm for the lettuce despite the near freezing nights. Another few weeks for good peas n beets. does that count in a snow thread No thank you with the four letter word Keep at it guys