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1 hour ago, Handy Don said:

Easy to get the lower steering arm out without removing the engine once the fan gear is off the shaft. But how did you get it back in?


It took some contortionist action… but air was able to move things here and there to get it in.  The biggest helper was loosening the collar on the steering shaft.  
 

THEN after it was back in, I popped the engine loose for some exhaust work :laughing-rolling:  The stack assembly is mostly welded so the only fitting that moves is at the head.  It has become loose from heat cycles over the years and maybe some corrosion.  I had to tilt the engine to the driver’s side to clear the front axle for another turn.

 

 

 

 

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skippy1969

My 1975 C160 Hydro. Sold but not forgotten....... :(

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Wheelhorse#1

I like them all but this was my first purchase .I use this one the most out of the other two I own.

The 71 800 Special was designed for light duty and not as beefy as other model's. but I think it’s a cool little machine and cuts grass very well

 

 

 

 

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c-series don

@cschannuth I have said it before I don’t know how many times, but I think that’s one of the nicest C-161 8 Speeds in existence! I love it! 

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kpinnc
3 hours ago, c-series don said:

@cschannuth I have said it before I don’t know how many times, but I think that’s one of the nicest C-161 8 Speeds in existence! I love it! 

 

Agreed. :text-+1:

 

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My favorite is in this pic. No, not that one- the other one! :rolleyes:

 

Or maybe that other one...

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Bill D
2 hours ago, kpinnc said:

 

Agreed. :text-+1:

 

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My favorite is in this pic. No, not that one- the other one! :rolleyes:

 

Or maybe that other one...

I like the one on the right best.

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cschannuth
5 hours ago, kpinnc said:

 

Agreed. :text-+1:

 

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My favorite is in this pic. No, not that one- the other one! :rolleyes:

 

Or maybe that other one...

I like the red one best!

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kpinnc
5 hours ago, cschannuth said:

I like the red one best

 

That's the one I was talking about. 

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bo dawg
On 9/26/2022 at 11:28 AM, Horse Newbie said:

Mine are like children… I can’t choose between the two…

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I could choose, Id take that 520 any day over that Work Horse

 

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Horse Newbie
10 hours ago, bo dawg said:

I could choose, Id take that 520 any day over that Work Horse

 

Yeah, as far as if I had to pick one to buy…

but as far as a favorite, I can’t choose…

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kpinnc
14 hours ago, bo dawg said:

could choose, Id take that 520 any day over that Work Horse

 

I used to think that way, and I do love my 520.

 

But there is something to be said so far as "always ready to work" reliability. My 310-8 can sit for weeks, and it always cranks and works like a champ. 

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Rob J.

My favorite is my 1045. It’s a capable machine but not like some others are. I like the look. I like how it runs. I like how it drives. I like the history of this model. It’s not perfect by any stretch but I know it’s had a hard life. Old Boss Man will have an easy life from here on out, well until I’m gone. He’s 5 years older than me and have no doubts he’ll outlive me. Gitty up and cheers. 

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t_furl43

My 1982 C-195

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953 nut

Much like @Racinbob I like each one best depending on the task at hand. Right now I am in the midst of dealing with leaf removal so the 418-C with leaf blower is a favorite.

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But yesterday I spent the day at a local tractor show so the narrow front 953 was my favorite then.

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Next week I will be running the 42" rear discharge mower and towing a 42" leaf sweeper with the 310-8 tractor of choice. "Hot Wheels" in the background has a new home now but love it too.

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Snow removal will be coming up in no time, the 1055 has always been a great snow hound.

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For heavy lifting the GT-14 with FEL always gets the nod.

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Though the 1055 is great there is a lot to be said for the hydraulic lift and power of the 418-C

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But we can't leave out the treasured barn fresh 953. 

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:confusion-confused:                  Guess I just can't pick a most cherished Wheel Horse.

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ohiofarmer

Right now it is one of these three. They are all in original paint with lynmore' s liked finish suggestions. 

  I got all of them for a good price for condition and did not haggle with the seller .  The black hood is not really the hood that belongs in the c 160 to the left, but I just set it there while straightening up the garage and shop after getting the load of winter fuel pellets. The seat on the other C 160A is not correct, ( from a 520) but the one that came on it has the armrests and it really needs upholstery.. The 314 8 is really the same as a 416 setup because the front wheels are the same size as that tractor.  Only 1200 for the three and all had decks.

   I have plenty of others, but these have plenty of power for those few weeks in the spring and fall when the grass gets thick and must be dealt with in between rain events 

  I set them out by the bean field of dreams so they could pretend to be big boys waiting for the harvest ☺️

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Handy Don

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Cropped it to accentuate the tractors, the field, and that terrific sky!

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bds1984

One never forgets their first. I've had her since I was eleven and twenty-seven years later, still my favorite.

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kpinnc
26 minutes ago, bds1984 said:

still my favorite.

 

Beautiful machine. Hope it gives another 27 years of service.

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Roger R

Who was it that said "Love the one you're with" . She's 54 years old (41 of which she spent with me) , and still beautiful. 

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Handy Don
53 minutes ago, Roger R said:

Who was it that said "Love the one you're with"

Stephen Stills.

Of course if you listen carefully to the lyrics, they don't encourage fidelity!

I love to see shots of horses at work. :)

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marreque

Just got her back home last month after 25yrs apart!!

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