What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?

[JMcBrew 58]

On 6/23/2020 at 5:01 PM, cleat said:

A good air hammer can do amazing things

 

I have a Mac tools one that is awesome

Good job getting that one out

 

A little never seize on the new pin and you should never have that problem again 

 

It's not just the air hammer... the anvils are just as important.  My father, a Mercedes mechanic, had bought a set of air hammer anvils from Northern Tool.  He was having a hell of a time getting some ball joints off.  He switched over to some good ones (probably Snap-On), the ball joints popped right off.  Switched back to the NT anvils and couldn't knock anything off.  They look the same, but the metallurgy must be different.

[JMcBrew 58]

Took the back wheels off to mount new turf tires.  The ones I took off are Wheelhorse tires with a good amount of cracking but lots of tread.  Anybody interested?  Will send them for the cost of shipping.

[PeacemakerJack 10,671]

Had some friends over the other night and they have twin little girls.  One of the girls was enamored with the little die cast tractors that I have.  So, I gave her one of the spare “toy” ones that we have to play with.  Then she was asking for a ride on one of the GT’s.  I got out Comanche and her dad took her for a ride.  She enjoyed it so much that her sister, who wasn’t interested initially, got into the action. 

It was fun to share the hobby with them!

 

Then for Father’s Day my parents bought me a shirt that many of you guys will like—especially my LC buddies because I’m frequently in IH gear

 

[AMC RULES 36,954]

Share the source for the shirt here Josh. 

[19richie66 16,970]

 what he said 

[Goldnboy 746]

I installed the dozer  blade for the first time since completely repainted, going to give it a workout  with  the fresh 14Hp  and hydraulic  lift in the 8 speed. I have about 2 ton of topsoil to spread at my in-laws. 

[Lee1977 6,249]

2 hours ago, Goldnboy said:

I installed the dozer  blade for the first time since completely repainted, going to give it a workout  with  the fresh 14Hp  and hydraulic  lift in the 8 speed. I have about 2 ton of topsoil to spread at my in-laws. 

Just two tons, that won't take over 15 minuets.

[Goldnboy 746]

6 minutes ago, Lee1977 said:

Just two tons, that won't take over 15 minuets.

Um...my mother-in law is city folk pays for true green service... I highly  doubt  that I will be that lucky 

[squonk 38,988]

Got the hydro fan screen mount rigged up on the belt guard and finally got the rest of the sheet metal back on for now. Need to strip the hood yet and repaint.

[echris 1,425]

So I thought I was so cool when I invented a crazed gas cap fix. My 310 looked like this:



I took a pair of needle nose and clipped off the crazed lens.



I thought I was so cool. It's almost like new.

I had plans to clean out the rest of the crazed lens and epoxy or silicone a home made replacement out of plexi, or lexan or whatever I have.

I mowed tonight and smelled gas. After mowing I checked her over and found the cap is cracked underneath. Oh well, it's shot.

I see aftermarket caps everywhere. Any tips on where to source a good one?

Edited June 25, 2020 by echris

[AMC RULES 36,954]

For just getting started, the newly acquired 854 is coming along nicely.

Seems like I've found, yet another W-H diamond in the rough.  

 

Edited June 26, 2020 by AMC RULES

[D_Mac 8,235]

Picked up my other Horse today that I had stored at my friends house. Got to work right on it as soon as it was here. Degreased and power washed it first. Then I wire brushed and painted the wheels. I took all the decals and glue off of it while it was at my friends. Thats not paint on the tires its just dirt. I might try painting the tires... anyone ever try that? Also PO painted the muffler, I am going to try and repaint it. Tomorrow I will see how clean I can get them. While it was at my friends I changed the oil, new air cleaner, new fuel filter, new plug. Took blower housing off and blew out all the debris. Greased all the fittings. Adjusted the clutch and brake.  Deck is all finished. I will clean it all up tomorrow. @Vinylguy decals should be here by sat. Getting close to finishing it.

[953 nut 51,911]

7 hours ago, D_Mac said:

Thats not paint on the tires its just dirt. I might try painting the tires... anyone ever try that?

@prondzy used white Flex Seal to have white sidewall tires.                           Wouldn't that look cool?

 

[AMC RULES 36,954]

[Vinylguy 4,666]

12 hours ago, D_Mac said:

@Vinylguy decals should be here by sat. Getting close to finishing it.

Just checked tracking  and it shows Monday now D_Mac. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[AMC RULES 36,954]

Making this tank look presentable today.

Hoping Vinylguy has that center cap decal available.  

Edited June 26, 2020 by AMC RULES

[Tractorhead 8,612]

Btw, thanks Terry @Vinylguy for the Decals, they arrived much faster than the Tractor.

The Pickup Contracter of my Transport Company didn’t answered until now, so it‘s still at Pullstart stable 😢

 

i can‘t wait to see them after rework on the Horse.

 

Hope the Contracter react‘s soon and pickup quickly.

 

but because i‘m too curious i looked into Package and take a look on them,

they looking pretty Cool. 👍

 

@AMC RULES did you thinning the Surface or was it a prepare to paint?

looks good

 

[AMC RULES 36,954]

17 minutes ago, Tractorhead said:

 

 

@AMC RULES did you thinning the Surface or was it a prepare to paint?

looks good

 

 

Just hand polished the tank and dash for now, might get a wild hair and repaint it at some point.

Edited June 26, 2020 by AMC RULES

[D_Mac 8,235]

Got out there early this morning to detail the 416-8 project. Got it all done except for sharpening the blades, putting on the deck, and the decals from @Vinylguy. Not your fault Terry. They get here when they get here. I only brush touched some spots on the tractor. Its all original paint except for the wheels. Those I did paint. Its a nice tractor not sure what one I want to keep. I have to sell one as I cant keep 4. Leaning towards selling the 416-8 only because its newer. 416-8 has 48 inch deck and the C-161 has 42 inch deck but the C-161 is automatic. Both have nice 16 hp Kohlers. I also have the Lambert that still isnt finished and the Speedanza. I dont know what I was thinking but I only have a 1 car garage and everything is packed in like sardines !!!

Edited June 26, 2020 by D_Mac

[Pullstart 59,832]

2 hours ago, AMC RULES said:

Making this tank look presentable today.

Hoping Vinylguy has that center cap decal available.  

I’ve used a cap for a ‘69 Chevy C-10 with great success.  The vacuum mechanism I had to ease up though.  It seems like there are two springs inside and I took one out?

 

 

 

 

[Pullstart 59,832]

I washed out the FEL bucket today... one handed after my drill bit battle. 

 

The raspberries are about due for pickin and there’s a couple hundred by 30’ patch on the edge of the field that we found this spring!

 

 

[ebinmaine 63,276]

Trina is enjoying a day off with her mom....

 

 

 

 

Relaxing. By moving wood.

[johnnymag3 2,448]

3 hours ago, AMC RULES said:

Making this tank look presentable today.

Hoping Vinylguy has that center cap decal available.  

me too....need one bad

 

[johnnymag3 2,448]

20 hours ago, echris said:

So I thought I was so cool when I invented a crazed gas cap fix. My 310 looked like this:



I took a pair of needle nose and clipped off the crazed lens.



I thought I was so cool. It's almost like new.

I had plans to clean out the rest of the crazed lens and epoxy or silicone a home made replacement out of plexi, or lexan or whatever I have.

I mowed tonight and smelled gas. After mowing I checked her over and found the cap is cracked underneath. Oh well, it's shot.

I see aftermarket caps everywhere. Any tips on where to source a good one?

FLEABAY

[D_Mac 8,235]

19 minutes ago, johnnymag3 said:

FLEABAY

I just bought a cap for mine, didnt fit. Correct part number but didnt fit. There is a Post about the caps. My tractor wasnt the only one that that has happened.