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Wooden truck bed build thoughts
ebinmaine replied to ebinmaine's topic in non tractor related discussion
I've considered that many times. If the right parts showed up for next to nothing, I'd install a lift/dump/hoist. -
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Cute lil' thing ain't it... I do enjoy steam trains but they're not exactly common in New England. Mt Washington has one for the Cog Railway. Other than that I'm not at all sure when I've seen one.
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Wooden truck bed build thoughts
Beap52 replied to ebinmaine's topic in non tractor related discussion
My father-in-law had a '69 GMC pickup that he put a hoist under the bed. That was the handiest pickup I ever borrowed--actually he gave it to me to use to use as a young builder. Firewood, little jag of gravel even junk was a piece of cake unloading. If you put a hoist under the new bed, you'll have lots and lots of friends! Just sayin' -
Ok lets see those pets!
ebinmaine replied to Wheel Horse 3D's topic in non tractor related discussion
We'd have had a pet deer. -
I keep adding to my post. The last video is the schedule of the Big Boy...it is worth it if you get that chance to see it. Tell me what you think if you get to see it. The Steam Whistle is worth it.
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This is how I repaired my tank with a similar issue, still not leaking basically 2 years later.
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Ok lets see those pets!
gt14rider replied to Wheel Horse 3D's topic in non tractor related discussion
Got her out, she's tiny, got her out and put her in the wood line. She keeps following me, started the tractor up she tried to climb on for a ride. I put her back in wood line and ran. Have not seen her since. That was different, -
The Challanger made an overnight stop in Sedalia, Mo. We were living there at the time. We started east of town and watched it roll by, beat it back to town and watched it pull into the siding in town. The Big Boy went through Sedalia maybe 20 years ago. Was working. I saw the smoke, but not the locomotive. Those big articulated locomotives are impressive machines. There is one in the Henry Ford Museum in Detroit on static display. Always enjoy seeing it when I visit there - also the Ford GT 40 that Dan Gurney drove at Le Mans. We had a Finish exchange student for a year. The Henry Ford Museum was one of the places we visited. When we came upon that car, he asked what it was. I told him it was a Ferrari killer. An effective taunt, as he was a Ferrari fan and didn't hold Fords in high regard.
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2026 Wednesday Night Parking Lot Party
stevebo-(Moderator) replied to stevebo-(Moderator)'s topic in Wheel Horse Collectors Club Show
Yup good kid for sure and becoming a man before my eyes! -
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Put a bit of time on the 160 and for now it seems "Ok". However I have a couple of questions: 1. Any recommendations on where to source a crankcase breather rebuild kit for the B43 Onan? 2. In regards to the Electric PTO How tight is too tight? 3 Are there any modifications that would results in better clutch performance? On it's maiden voyage my "New to Me" D160 didn't want to cut grass well unless it was a light cut. The belts are new. I went through a hay field at various cutting heights and speeds to evaluate where/what was the problem. I didn't detect any slippage from the belts in the form of squealing or burning but the pulleys slowed down the minute I got into a 2"-3" (or deeper ) cut. The charging system is throwing more than 13.50V to the battery @ WOT so I'm hoping the clutch is seeing plenty of juice but I still need to check that. Measured at .026"+ at the three measuring points. Tightened all four plate nuts about 1/2" turn and closed the gap to .003". Is .003" too tight? I watched a few E-clutch YouTube videos and it seemed that the thought was tighter is better. After I finished the clutch engaged and disengaged just fine but I did not cut with it yet due to heavy rain here. I'm thinking once it heats up the clearance may go away and it won't dis-engage well. I don't know what clutch is on the 160; attached is a picture of a painted over label on it.
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My big ol' 1998 Toro Wheel Horse 520Lxi thread
DeltaNu1142 replied to DeltaNu1142's topic in Engines
Based on how it's running now (normal), that's exactly what I'm assuming happened. And... yeah, I need to get that valve cover off and do some measuring. I had it level on my driveway... added oil, pulled dipstick, wiped, and reinserted to check level each time. When I drained the oil, it came out as clean as when I put it in (thankfully, no sparkles). I'm going to change the oil again with a fresh filter. -
I found this steed on the side of the road, my wife and I decided to restore it. Unfortunately, it’s time to let it go. We have a baby on the way and the extra cash would certainly help. I’m going to post it here for a while before I post it to Facebook. I also have gas tank but has rusted pinholes, mule drive, and 3pt. I can deliver within reason.
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2026 Wednesday Night Parking Lot Party
wallfish replied to stevebo-(Moderator)'s topic in Wheel Horse Collectors Club Show
Well that sucks but you taught him to grow up so that's what he's doing. Count me in for the parking lot pre-show party! But not too much partying for me this year - Today
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Are any of you guys going to be able to go see this as it comes through the East for the 1st time?? I've seen it a couple times when it came through Geneva and West Chicago, Ill a couple years ago. It is worth it if you get the chance !! This is worth seeing ...there is only 1. Go on You Tube and check out it going through the Feather River in the Rockies. Out standing for sure!! A schedule...
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2026 Big Show Buy/Sell/Trade Thread
fast88pu replied to Pullstart's topic in Wheel Horse Collectors Club Show
I have an xi plow and possibly an rj seat -
They don't look any different so I would imagine they would still work, but I can understand they would be for a 520 then, thanks 👍
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Winfield Davis joined the community
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These have the larger center hope to clear the larger hub on a 520 with the swept axle.
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Agreed. Definitely backwards.
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Sometimes an unlikely solution presents itself…we pulled JackRabbit out of long storage, checked oil, plugs, filters, and put in fresh fuel…it started and ran really well. We mounted a 48” SD deck and have cut the lawn a couple of times with no issues🙃😅😎 other than the engine isn’t charging. I remembered that after I got it running. There is no AC power to the regulator so I’m guessing either the stator is failing or the wires coming off it are. So, I find myself saying to Caleb, hang on to this one too OR… as of right now @Edward Teach (our youngest) wants to buy it from Caleb and restore it…I say “Why not?” Very nice cutting machine and I love the faster ground speed…
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They are not specific to that model. I have the same thing on a C160, a 16 Auto, and a Raider.
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2026 Wednesday Night Parking Lot Party
stevebo-(Moderator) replied to stevebo-(Moderator)'s topic in Wheel Horse Collectors Club Show
Same here Kev! First time in 15 plus years the boy is not joining me. He is stuck on Nantucket working a summer job on charter fishing boat. -
Yep, I followed his sequence and first place it wouldn't roll over is the ignition switch - however, I'm not confident I did that part correctly. Since the wires are in the plastic housing on the end that connects to the ignition I couldn't jump them while still attached to the ignition. So I unhooked them and then tried to jump the two wires he mentioned (B & S) - that's when it wouldn't do anything. Is this the correct way to do it? Again, I'm sorry if I'm asking dumb questions.
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Wooden truck bed build thoughts
squonk replied to ebinmaine's topic in non tractor related discussion
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Two months ago i put in a new battery the last time i used it was two weeks ago. Last week i turned the key and nothing happened i got my (not) trusty (not) good old multimeter and it gave me a reading of 0.02v. Today i tried the multimeter on the car and it gave me good readings i jumped the mower and i tested it and it gave me the same jumpy readings in ac and dc i also tested it by the wires that go to the factory installed analog meter (that i removed because it was broken) to get away from the engine and it gave me the same readings (I'm thinking maybe that's what broke the meter) what should i do before i put in a new battery?
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All backwards.
