Handy Don 16,215 #25726 Posted Thursday at 07:32 PM Just now, squonk said: All you need is the Handy Don's secret weapon! You are so right! Problem was that I’d brought only fixed-size wrenches out to the garage thinking “this’ll be a short job” so I needed an extra hike back down to the basement shop to get “the weapon.” Lesson learned. 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 78,126 #25727 Posted Thursday at 08:26 PM 56 minutes ago, squonk said: All you need is the Handy Don's secret weapon! Are these reversible or do you really need to stick with properly labeled orientation? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 46,014 #25728 Posted Thursday at 08:50 PM 23 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Are these reversible or do you really need to stick with properly labeled orientation? If you flip it over it's left handed! 2 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 4,343 #25729 Posted Thursday at 11:20 PM I found a 7/8 ball that fits the hitch on the Commando. Now I just need to fix the carb and I can use the tractor to move stuff. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 2,499 #25730 Posted Thursday at 11:37 PM 2 hours ago, squonk said: If you flip it over it's left handed! unless you are already using it in your left hand of course, then its bass ackwards. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 78,126 #25731 Posted Thursday at 11:42 PM 2 hours ago, squonk said: If you flip it over it's left handed! Ohh... I struggle with that kinda coordination.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ML3 2,226 #25732 Posted yesterday at 01:20 AM Worked the 654 hard today. We've had tons of rain so far this spring. Have an 81yr old neighbor lady. Her landscape guy hasn't shown up to cut her lawn. I told her I'd mow before the city cites her. We had rain this morning so it was very wet & muddy. Her grass was at least 6-8" tall. 5 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldnboy 1,098 #25733 Posted 13 hours ago I sanded this head for a K321 I am Rebuilding..not sure why so many people posts metioned glass and water.. I used a 12x12 new steel plate I had. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 19,649 #25734 Posted 13 hours ago 10 minutes ago, Goldnboy said: not sure why so many people posts metioned glass and water I'm going to guess more people would have glass or easy access to it vs a 12x12 piece of thick steel plate. Wet sanding clears the dust out of fine grit paper to prevent clogging 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 20,195 #25735 Posted 10 hours ago (edited) Got the 48 all hooked up had to buy a new belt. 42 takes 102" 48 takes 103" Hard to believe it makes a difference...it does. To wet to start mowing the paths. I like the front mount as it knocks some of the Tics down before they hit my leg Already had one.. Going to need lots of DEET this year. Did a short test may have to get a bigger horse the 48 put a load on the 14hp. Edited 10 hours ago by pfrederi 7 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 2,499 #25736 Posted 10 hours ago Put steering wheel center cap on 520H thanks ti AtoZ tractor, also added cubic inches decals to air cleaner lid on same tractor. 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thor27 858 #25737 Posted 8 hours ago 1 hour ago, pfrederi said: Got the 48 all hooked up had to buy a new belt. 42 takes 102" 48 takes 103" Hard to believe it makes a difference...it does. To wet to start mowing the paths. I like the front mount as it knocks some of the Tics down before they hit my leg Already had one.. Going to need lots of DEET this year. Did a short test may have to get a bigger horse the 48 put a load on the 14hp. Nice set up. Can you please show a pic of the other side? Like to see belt routing. Thank you. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris689 171 #25738 Posted 6 hours ago Rather productive day today. Broke the axle shaft free of the hub with my 12 ton hobo freight press. Pulled the trans out of the 10-8, new axle shaft came in today for the 10-8 trans now just need to get the time to split it and repair it. Had my new tri-rib tires mounted yesterday and today threw them on the C120 for now to see how I like them since they’re for the 10-8. Then plowed out my new garden bed with the C120. All in all it was a good day. 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 20,195 #25739 Posted 6 hours ago 1 hour ago, Thor27 said: Nice set up. Can you please show a pic of the other side? Like to see belt routing. Thank you. You have to dissemble the PTO... the back side belt goes outside the hoop. Will take some tomorrow 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 17,702 #25740 Posted 2 hours ago My favorite Frankentractor started acting up this week. Slow to crank sometimes, and shut off unexpectedly every 15-20 mins. Crank right back up and die 5 mins later. Swapped both magnetos, since both originals "tested" within specs. Best I can tell one of them flaked out when hot. Once again purrs like a kitten (a dang big one ) now. I really love this machine. It was my first Wheel Horse and it has been awesome for 30 years! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
