A Horse named Hiram

[Maxwell-8 4,271]

So hoping this will work great!

[Oldskool 6,582]

46 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

 

REALLY looking forward to the testing...

Me too.

[Oldskool 6,582]

46 minutes ago, Maxwell-8 said:

So hoping this will work great!

You and me both lol

[Handy Don 10,656]

54 minutes ago, Oldskool said:

but have you ever been told something wont work? Then you tried doing it anyways just to see first hand?

Sometimes you win, right?

Just last week was looking at a tractor and the seemingly competent owner told me the engine was non-functional--took him at his word and he accepted my offer based on the rest.

At home, curious after unloading it, I gently pulled the engine through a few turns to check for compression and any obvious internal issues and it seemed ok. Unfroze the choke cable then set it and the throttle, switched the key to "Run", and it started on the third pull.

With a smile on my face, I shut it off quickly and put it aside until I can go through the carb, oil, plug, belts, transmission, etc.

 

I won't bore all y'all with the number of times I've proved to myself that the naysayers were, in fact, correct. 

[Oldskool 6,582]

14 minutes ago, Handy Don said:

I won't bore all y'all with the number of times I've proved to myself that the naysayers were, in fact, correct. 

We all learn from our mistakes.🤔 Half the fun is finding out. 🤣

 

 

[Oldskool 6,582]

At this point I dont even care if they work. They look cool 

[ebinmaine 63,276]

Just now, Oldskool said:

At this point I dont even care if they work. They look cool 

 

 

I'll give ya that. 

 

Imagine if they slowed the ride down too??

 

[Oldskool 6,582]

6 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

I'll give ya that. 

 

Imagine if they slowed the ride down too??

 

We all may find out today. I have lug nuts coming from 45 miles away. I will have them in my grubby paws in an hour. I just have to find a replacement gas tank in that hour.

[Maxwell-8 4,271]

Is it independent breaking? When you are stuck, one wheel spinning, pull the brake on that side. vrooom right out of the hole.

[Oldskool 6,582]

4 minutes ago, Maxwell-8 said:

Is it independent breaking? When you are stuck, one wheel spinning, pull the brake on that side. vrooom right out of the hole.

It is supposed to be, yes. It's to aid in steering on uneven ground. Also when pulling and your front wheels are just in the air enough you cant steer.

[Stormin 9,975]

I think fiddle brakes are a great idea. Are you going to fit a bar to join the pedals for normal use? You don't want to stamp on the brakes in a hurry and turn left/right unintentionally. Been there. Done that.

[Oldskool 6,582]

42 minutes ago, Stormin said:

I think fiddle brakes are a great idea. Are you going to fit a bar to join the pedals for normal use? You don't want to stamp on the brakes in a hurry and turn left/right unintentionally. Been there. Done that.

Im actually still utilizing the original brake set up as well

[Thor27 722]

Are you using a tapered lug nut?

 

 

PS   I REALLY like this tractor

Edited May 23, 2021 by Thor27

[Oldskool 6,582]

2 minutes ago, Thor27 said:

Are you using a tapered lug nut?

 

 

PS   I REALLY like this tractor

Yes I am.  I tapered the holes in the wheels to accept them..

 

PS.   Thanks.

[elcamino/wheelhorse 9,066]

Now I have to go back to the beginning and see pictures of the brake build. Gives me something to do in the heat down here.

[Oldskool 6,582]

Just now, elcamino/wheelhorse said:

Now I have to go back to the beginning and see pictures of the brake build. Gives me something to do in the heat down here.

There arent any posted yet.

[elcamino/wheelhorse 9,066]

Please post when you have time.

[Oldskool 6,582]

Just now, elcamino/wheelhorse said:

Now I have to go back to the beginning and see pictures of the brake build. Gives me something to do in the heat down here.

 

[Oldskool 6,582]

1 minute ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said:

Please post when you have time.

Here is a few

[Oldskool 6,582]

The lug nuts have arrived. I have to go borrow the fuel tank off my tiller to get a ride on ole Hiram

[Oldskool 6,582]

Well there will be a video posted very soon.

[Oldskool 6,582]

[SylvanLakeWH 24,230]

Beautiful job!!!

 

[Oldskool 6,582]

https://youtube.com/shorts/lSgYf19ZXLg?feature=share

[Oldskool 6,582]

15 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said:

Beautiful job!!!

 

Thank you. I had alot of fun with this build.