Chris G 3,274 #376 Posted April 2, 2018 I pulled mine outside today and stretched there legs a bit, once I finished up the 401. Figured it was nice day so let the kids drive them around awhile. Also tore down a parts machine today. 7 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,797 #377 Posted April 2, 2018 (edited) Nice... Fine looking herd ther. Best keep that one with the plow warmed up and handy Chris... sounds like our winter ain't over with! Blame it on @Ed Kennell he will not take his winter equipment off! So yesterday Cindy came out and saw me taking off the doors to the 520 cab and informed me of the forecast..... the doors went back on! I guess it was wishful thinking spring is here. Edited April 2, 2018 by WHX16 2 1 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,435 #378 Posted April 2, 2018 2 minutes ago, WHX16 said: Cindy came out and saw me taking off the doors to the 520 cab and informed me of the forecast..... the doors went back on! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,797 #379 Posted April 2, 2018 What you laughing about Tom ...looks like you guys are gonna get hammered too! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,274 #380 Posted April 3, 2018 Ya I was gonna take my plow off as well today. Until I seen the news this morning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,157 #381 Posted April 3, 2018 Yabuncha wintah amateurs. ... 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,435 #382 Posted April 3, 2018 Always ready 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,797 #383 Posted April 3, 2018 Yah EB's got a point Chris ..... Nice pic Tom! ...like the way that v-twin just happened to be sitting there. Too bad it was from four or five winters ago! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slickbilly-D 40 #384 Posted April 3, 2018 1 minute ago, Shynon said: Always ready I’m just getting in to this wheel horse stuff, and I’m starting to see it’s imperative to own AT LEAST two horses. You gotta have the blower/blade set up for winter, then the yard queen/dirt digger for the summer. Then one that’s restored just to ride around on 2 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,797 #385 Posted April 3, 2018 Yer catching on real quick Billy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,157 #386 Posted April 3, 2018 5 minutes ago, Slickbilly-D said: I’m just getting in to this wheel horse stuff, and I’m starting to see it’s imperative to own AT LEAST two horses. You gotta have the blower/blade set up for winter, then the yard queen/dirt digger for the summer. Then one that’s restored just to ride around on It's well known and accepted (by us nuts) common knowledge all across the land that the quotient is such as follows : Any minimum quantity number volume is directly related to but NOT limited by the minimum number of required (or even remotely desired) implements, attachments, or devices driven, dragged or pushed. Volume added to this number can be exceeded for reasons also related to relations. .. such as spouse's tractor, Tractors specifically for children/grandchildren and/or other children partially or completely unrelated. 3 2 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,797 #387 Posted April 3, 2018 Got me lost EB..... you sound lke @ztnoo ... I just think they are kool! 3 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 16,942 #388 Posted April 3, 2018 7 hours ago, WHX16 said: Got me lost EB..... you sound lke @ztnoo ... I just think they are kool! Thinking the same thing. Somehow thier keyboards got crossed. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuneup 1,416 #389 Posted April 3, 2018 Meanwhile, in the Deep South just west of Atlanta, a freshly welded 42 deck will get some arbor bearings and the 120 and 125 will get their new brake linings on this, my week off. In non-WH news, the old Snapper will do the yard duty of sucking-up all that dead bermuda grass scrap. You can't even burn that stuff - more dirt than grass. It'll push 80 today before the front hits tonight. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,157 #390 Posted April 3, 2018 5 minutes ago, Tuneup said: Meanwhile, in the Deep South just west of Atlanta, a freshly welded 42 deck will get some arbor bearings and the 120 and 125 will get their new brake linings on this, my week off. In non-WH news, the old Snapper will do the yard duty of sucking-up all that dead bermuda grass scrap. You can't even burn that stuff - more dirt than grass. It'll push 80 today before the front hits tonight. Love the news reports.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuneup 1,416 #391 Posted April 3, 2018 Yeah - you and yours stay warm up there! I have relatives in Nova Scotia but we don't visit in the winter months. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,040 #392 Posted April 4, 2018 Today I took some time to clean up the 520LXI mower. Did the typical PM on it and worked on the rear weight bracket. I thought I would mention that I tried Miller's tire paint on the plastic wheel weights and it worked very well. I also coated the steering wheel. Nice little clean up. I repainted this machine when I got it a few years ago. Two years ago I got a 60" deck with original paint which is pretty faded now. I think I will give it a quick worker repaint before I put it on. I love this machine! 11 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuneup 1,416 #393 Posted April 5, 2018 Attached the excellent Maynard brake linings with Goop to my babies and got to test the 125 yesterday - sweetness. Took the 42" deck for its weld last week and finally got to looking closely at the arbors with the intent of replacing the bearings. It was just a matter of applying grease the old fashioned way - hand and finger pressure. They're all good. Deck goes back together this weekend with the help of 36" deck mount hardware sitting nearby - less worn. The 36" came with the 120 which is another example of extreme red-necking requiring some weld breaking so it can steer straight. Too many beers and a hot torch make for bad steering. They wanted side discharge , too, so, hey, just cut the deck and add a chute - done! All in fun. Super strong engine and good trans so she will be saved as functional, just not super shiny like the black hood. Weekend coming! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,495 #394 Posted April 5, 2018 Doing some work in 38 degree sunshine today! Selling snowblower, paining three speed transmission, redoing some brake shoes and airing out three of the horses, the 701, 702 and 603 today! Have tp glue the pad back on two brake bands and set asisde to dry. Priming the three speed transmission. Going to prime my RJ belt guard for one of my two RJ redo projects. 5 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marv 845 #395 Posted April 5, 2018 Started work to change axle, input shaft, and brake shaft seals. Got it cleaned up and discovered input shaft bearing bad.Here we go, trans tear down to fix it. Hadn't planned on that. Marv 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuneup 1,416 #396 Posted April 6, 2018 13 hours ago, Marv said: Started work to change axle, input shaft, and brake shaft seals. Got it cleaned up and discovered input shaft bearing bad.Here we go, trans tear down to fix it. Hadn't planned on that. Marv "Hadn't planned on that" seems normal for an old machine but, hey, tearing into these transmissions is nothing more than fun. So glad a lister has made us those big bearings. I've purchased a couple myself. Enjoy! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aldon 4,826 #397 Posted April 6, 2018 Installed the Jack on my Horse Hauler last week. Got the battery, dedicated trickle charger and Wiring to External AC ran today. Just in time as I’m headed west in AM to meet up with two new owners for these horses. 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ztnoo 2,298 #398 Posted April 6, 2018 43 minutes ago, Aldon said: I’m headed west in AM In a John Wayne voice: "Well partner........how fur west ya goin'................. and how long ya reckon it'll take ya to git there?" 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aldon 4,826 #399 Posted April 6, 2018 Rochester area. 3-3.5 hours. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 5,308 #400 Posted April 7, 2018 (edited) Aldon, I have a jack like that on my 30' camper. Much better than cranking and it has held up well for about 8 years now. Edited April 7, 2018 by JPWH Auto spelling correction 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
