What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?

[Ben Baldridge 38]

Got a 46in didier hydra sickle running on a c161.

[Handy Don 13,612]

51 minutes ago, Ben Baldridge said:

Got a 46in didier hydra sickle running on a c161.

I (for one) would like to know more about the sickle bar. Can you please share some more info, including some closer images! 

[ebinmaine 71,722]

Got some needed pieces outta the hydro pump for future usage in "The Ugly Bruce"

 

 

 

[Ed Kennell 41,247]

I remounted the front tiller.    I had mounted it on my working plow frame and had to switch from tiller to dozer blade using the same frame.

I had this old short plow frame with no blade and the front angle sector was rust welded fast.  Perfect use to mount the tiller.

I had to trim the frame rear a bit to fit the axle bracket and redo the two support legs and the belt tensioner.

Now I have a dozer blade tractor and a tiller tractor ready to go full time.

[Handy Don 13,612]

I’m amazed you find the time to do this stuff amid all the stuff you keep up with!

 

[Ed Kennell 41,247]

4 hours ago, Handy Don said:

I’m amazed you find the time to do this stuff amid all the stuff you keep up with!

 

That's the one negative with retirement....You never get a vacation.

[squonk 43,276]

My dump cart releases every time a cat passes wind. Reticfied it with some weld on the edge of the release handle and a heavier spring from my stash of Power King parts.

[Horsin'round 209]

Looking for that magic bullet. 

 

I've been putting this off for a while,  but finally decided it was time. I dug into the motion control linkage on my C-160,  and got as far as the cam plate.

 

The retaining screws are mounted solid. It looks like someone else has had their way with them,  with no luck.  To wit, they apparently applied gobs of copper metallic grease to everything. I cleaned most of it out, and hit the screws with a generous amount of pb blaster, still won't budge. Lather, rinse, repeat for now.

[mrc 895]

hi horsin'around,

 

i had to use a phillips bit in a socket and 1/4 inch drive ratchet to loosen mine. just a suggestion.

 

regards

mike

[Horsin'round 209]

8 minutes ago, mrc said:

hi horsin'around,

 

i had to use a phillips bit in a socket and 1/4 inch drive ratchet to loosen mine. just a suggestion.

 

 

 

I'll give that a shot tonight.  I tried a small pair of vice grips, didn't budge. I am leaning towards a light percussive shock(bigger hammer theory). In the meantime,  I'll keep soaking it with pb blaster and hope something gives.

[lynnmor 7,692]

1 hour ago, Horsin'round said:

 

 

I'll give that a shot tonight.  I tried a small pair of vice grips, didn't budge. I am leaning towards a light percussive shock(bigger hammer theory). In the meantime,  I'll keep soaking it with pb blaster and hope something gives.

Will an impact screwdriver work or are you afraid it might cause breakage?

[squonk 43,276]

If you get those screws out, replace them with socket head (allen head ) screws

[ebinmaine 71,722]

11 hours ago, Horsin'round said:

retaining screws are mounted solid. It looks like someone else has had their way with them,  with no luck. 

 

I'll offer two suggestions.

 

1. Use a more aggressive penetrating oil. ATF and acetone mix. Kroil. One of the better brands....

 

2. Try to TIGHTEN those screws just a hair before you try to loosen them. 

[Horsin'round 209]

49 minutes ago, lynnmor said:

Will an impact screwdriver work or are you afraid it might cause breakage?

Tight quarters, my impact screwdriver does not leave enough room to strike efficiently.  Been tapping on my stubby Philips to try to break the bond.

 

37 minutes ago, squonk said:

you get those screws out, replace them with socket head (allen head ) screws

 

I assumed that I would be replacing the screws. I like the idea of socket heads, haven't thought that far ahead.  Thanks,  will do!

37 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

. Use a more aggressive penetrating oil. ATF and acetone mix. Kroil. One of the better brands....

 

Need to do some shopping,  Kroll and knock'er loose are on the list. Hadn't thought of atf and acetone,  but I have some marvel mystery oil to try. 

 

I intend to replace it anyway,  but how will acetone affect the cam?

41 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

. Try to TIGHTEN those screws just a hair before you try to loosen them. 

 

Another great trick. Been trying it. 

 

I'll let you know how I fare tonight. 

[Ed Kennell 41,247]

Prepared for the annual Peach Bottom Power Plant fishing derby.

 

 

 

OOPS. sorry I thought I posted this in the "What did you do today" thread.       

Edited May 16 by Ed Kennell
wrong thread

[702854boy 65]

On 10/13/2022 at 5:57 AM, Monstrosity said:

All great things come to an end with one idiot.....

So how long until that happens with Wheel Horses?

[ebinmaine 71,722]

32 minutes ago, 702854boy said:

So how long until that happens with Wheel Horses?

 

Why would it?

[bds1984 1,494]

I've been without power since midnight, so on went the generator and staying cool ever since.  Hopefully power comes back on sooner than 10am tomorrow.  

[Tuneup 1,442]

Two Wheel Horses came from old Homer's backyard. I restored the C-125 but the 77 C-120 I dragged out of the weeds sat in the shed for when one of the boys could use it and that time has come. I had already gone through the engine and trans and the 42 RD deck was rebuilt. Still, the oil was so old (had not run). Drained it. Chinesium pump useless. Installed a vac pump. Front tires don't hold air for more than a few hours. Amazon had a $69 deal for two on rims! Rears are still the original hard as a rock Carlisles. Charged the battery and some hardware here and there and she's ready.

 

She'll mow a 1 acre meadow on a flood plain with a running brook and catfish pond. Nice to give her a good home and I know she'll be well taken care of.

 

[ML3 1,552]

Did some maintenance on 654. Put a new muffler on so its quieter now. Took steering components apart & made some repairs. Steering was getting really sloppy. Made a huge improvement after repaired. 

[Sparky-(Admin) 22,740]

  Mowed with the 77’ B-80 and it’s 36” rear discharge deck. Something sweet about mowing with old iron (if 48 years old is “old”)

 

 

 

[Easton Rich 597]

Got my B-80 ready for tomorrows wh show and possibly ready to sell. 

[Easton Rich 597]

On 5/14/2025 at 8:44 AM, Ben Baldridge said:

Got a 46in didier hydra sickle running on a c161.

I didn’t realize you were on here Ben!

[Pullstart 65,599]

Cultivated and planted some more asparagus!

 

 

[Sparky-(Admin) 22,740]

  Cleaned and wire-wheeled a pair of IH weights I bought couple weeks ago. These will be inside weights on one of my Wheel Horses someday. Black primer for now. 
  Strange flat head screw on each. I have like 4 other pairs of these, need to see if they also have the screw head.