squonk 38,940 #12426 Posted August 3, 2021 So far on "Ralph" removed the complimentary wire nuts off of the controls, new Squonk wire and new plug and air filter. Just need to change the fluids do something with the seat and a patina coat. 8 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuneup 1,416 #12427 Posted August 3, 2021 I'm glad I don't live in Waterloo. I have an irresistible urge to take a match to that brush pile. It's the pyro in me. In Wheel Horse news, I got tired of the VOM on the 516H's dash being 5 volts high. Slow day at work so I went out and pulled it. The amazing thing is that the steering wheel pin came out with a standard hammer and drift so I'm playing Lotto today. Tried reverse polarity - you never know. Nothing doing. Had to unroll the cover, remove the pin and realign. Now, I can measure DCV to 4 digits in the garage and I swear that thing was accurate when it was set. It'll just have to do... Before (Key OFF) Before (Key ON) Done! .5 volts is just redneck error. Can't get that glass any cleaner... 400 paper on the roll pin and a nice coat of anti-sieze. Back to the grind... 2 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom2p 2,393 #12428 Posted August 3, 2021 On 8/1/2021 at 7:31 PM, cschannuth said: As far as hydros go I cut my teeth on a 520 so I guess I’m biased. I prefer the manuals l grew up on and that I have now. But, I prefer the 520 column lever to the Charger 12 location. I think it’s just what you get used to. I also don't understand the fuss - and probably because I'm accustomed to the column shifter but I don't want to have to keep my foot on the pedal for forward motion the column shifter is like having cruise control - set it and you are good to go lever ergo also good ... in a good spot at the steering wheel / fingertips - so easy to adjust speed ... and also easy to change direction (but obviously the pedal conversion shines in this area) if I purchased a 416 or 520 with the foot pedal conversion - I would remove it - or possibly not purchase it 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom2p 2,393 #12429 Posted August 3, 2021 (edited) 23 minutes ago, Tuneup said: The amazing thing is that the steering wheel pin came out with a standard hammer and drift so I'm playing Lotto today. few years ago the roll pin on my 416-H pushed out - while I was cutting grass ... in the dark ... (lost steering) ... and I found the pin should have played the lottery Edited August 3, 2021 by tom2p 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,229 #12430 Posted August 3, 2021 So yesterday I took the best parts off of 2 plows to make 1. Then tried it on for size. Today it got some paint. Sitting in the back yard watching Regal Red paint dry is my idea of a good time. 5 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnymag3 2,444 #12431 Posted August 3, 2021 Those Trip springs sure would have looked good black !!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,229 #12432 Posted August 3, 2021 53 minutes ago, johnnymag3 said: Those Trip springs sure would have looked good black !!!! Jeeez... give a guy a chance to post pictures of the finished product !!! 6 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,940 #12433 Posted August 3, 2021 You are supposed to listen to Steppenwolf when you paint a plow in the summer and sit watching it dry! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,940 #12434 Posted August 3, 2021 (edited) Got "Ralph" all done. Replaced the fender with a Commando one from @rjg854. Had to cut the tunnel opening, cut off the old latch bar and mount the 160 latch bar in it's place. I'm letting Ralph pick out his own seat and I'll put it on. A coat of salad dressing and it's delivered! Edited August 3, 2021 by squonk 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,229 #12435 Posted August 3, 2021 Ralph was a foster child? Not one of your own ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,940 #12436 Posted August 3, 2021 No. I got it for my nextdoor neighbor Ralph. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,229 #12437 Posted August 3, 2021 (edited) 20 minutes ago, squonk said: No. I got it for my nextdoor neighbor Ralph. Well you dont have to deliver it very far then. I have a brand new seat I bought for the 500 that I decided not to use.... 75 bucks. Edited August 3, 2021 by D_Mac 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,940 #12438 Posted August 3, 2021 10 minutes ago, D_Mac said: Well you dont have to deliver it very far then. I have a brand new seat I bought for the 500 that I decided not to use.... 75 bucks. Send me pics including how it mounts on the bottom. It will be up to him 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 26,570 #12439 Posted August 5, 2021 Loaded up and ready for the Dodge County Antique Power Club show this week end. Hope that I haven't disappointed @pullstart, I only got 7 garden tractors, a couple carts and a Cockshutt 30 on a 32ft trailer. There is room left to bring one er two more back home from the show though. 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,168 #12440 Posted August 5, 2021 4 hours ago, Achto said: Hope that I haven't disappointed @pullstart, I only got 7 garden tractors, a couple carts and a Cockshutt 30 on a 32ft trailer. There is room left to bring SIX er SEVEN more back home from the show though. Looks like you miscounted so I took the liberty of correcting the post for you. 1 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 16,945 #12441 Posted August 5, 2021 8 hours ago, Achto said: I only got 7 garden tractors, a couple carts and a Cockshutt 30 on a 32ft trailer. Nice collection there Dan! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,805 #12442 Posted August 5, 2021 (edited) 9 hours ago, Achto said: room left to bring one er two more back home from the show though. No thanks tractor heavy..... although there is a 1077 and a franken horse in the flea market area tho! I'll be sure to point them out to you at cocktail hour! You need help unloading those I'll go get Cindy... BTW nice to see you got the panoramic function down on that phone! Edited August 5, 2021 by WHX?? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,805 #12443 Posted August 5, 2021 On 8/3/2021 at 11:53 AM, D_Mac said: Sitting in the back yard watching Regal Red paint dry is my idea of a good time. 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,805 #12444 Posted August 5, 2021 (edited) I just spied the cart on the front end @Achto .... should I leave the hitch clips at home? We might need some entertainment! Last show fellas I was pulling the cart and somehow the pin wiggled out tongue hit the ground and dumped the occupants. Happened not once but TWICE and the 1055 is pullied for 10 mph in 3rd. I have never had one come out in my life and too fat and lazy to bend over and find that little hole to put the clip in. Clips just get lost anyway. Sad part here is once one of the occupants was my wife.... man did I get a reaming .... like I did it on purpose! Maybe will next time. Rig up a pull cable to the driver's seat and and a rear camera for some action shots Edited August 5, 2021 by WHX?? 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,168 #12445 Posted August 5, 2021 29 minutes ago, WHX?? said: like I did it on purpose We won't tell..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,940 #12446 Posted August 6, 2021 (edited) 21 hours ago, WHX?? said: I just spied the cart on the front end @Achto .... should I leave the hitch clips at home? We might need some entertainment! Last show fellas I was pulling the cart and somehow the pin wiggled out tongue hit the ground and dumped the occupants. Happened not once but TWICE and the 1055 is pullied for 10 mph in 3rd. I have never had one come out in my life and too fat and lazy to bend over and find that little hole to put the clip in. Clips just get lost anyway. Sad part here is once one of the occupants was my wife.... man did I get a reaming .... like I did it on purpose! Maybe will next time. Rig up a pull cable to the driver's seat and and a rear camera for some action shots I can see why Kevin calls you " Uncle Jim" Runs in the family! Edited August 6, 2021 by squonk 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,229 #12447 Posted August 6, 2021 (edited) Well today I saw a set of tires and wheels for sale on CL. The rears are like new and I needed something for the crusty 856 I pulled out of the weeds. It sat so long in the dirt that the rims just disintegrated. Oddly enough the tubes are still loaded and holding what ever fluid is in there. I got this one with the 500 Special. Not sure what my plans for it are yet but I can at least roll it around now. Edited August 6, 2021 by D_Mac 8 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Klinger 17 #12448 Posted August 8, 2021 Just cut out the center of the '70 model for my '72 Raider 10. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,582 #12449 Posted August 8, 2021 No Horse building going on here today. Just putting one to work. Hiram has been standing proud around the yard way to long. Time for him to do something. Hay duty. Thanks to the town cutting the shoulders of the road the other day, our ducks have free hay for there run. 6 7 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,168 #12450 Posted August 8, 2021 19 minutes ago, Oldskool said: Just putting one to work Super cool to see that Mike! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
