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ebinmaine replied to ri702bill's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
That's a patience struggle for me at times. But I've been learning to invest in my own time instead of bringing work elsewhere - when it's practical. I figure the drive time I've occasionally saved along with whatever learning experience I encounter is a win. -
HAPPPPY BIRTHDAY
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Once it got covered with mud you would never know! Sherlock Holmes is on the case.
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RoubaixRider replied to RoubaixRider's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
It’s also very encouraging seeing all the work you’ve all done…some beautiful restos. My new front rims/tires arrived yesterday, so I prepped them and shot Rutileum Antique White. Really like the look. Jason -
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RoubaixRider replied to RoubaixRider's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
ok, this is the type of feedback I really appreciate. Forgive me guys, will be learning a bit on the way here as all my experience is with CASE. Are you referring to the large flat plate area of the frame that joints by four bolts to the transmission? I had a good look while cleaning the rest of the frame for cracks, especially in the welds. thanks, Jason -
C Series Clutch Shaft Frame Bearings
peter lena replied to ri702bill's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
@ri702bill good idea / nice work , always after any repetitive problem , and how to eradicate it , regularly look at a change , as to function , needs a tweak ? or good to go ? my first thought at looking at your frame ? perfect time to lay in a frame length 5/16 steel break line ? tucks right into the upper inner corner of frame , eliminating a lot of fuel hose break down debris , extend out each end of frame , and cap off ? then its just a short run from tank , and to carb with a fuel resistant hose . BTW have also experimented with bronze lube , obviousely lucas green , but also super lube hydraulic oil . extreme temp range and loading makes this stay with tough spots , every inch of my cables has super lube as well as a spring pull assist to close / stop ? that spring set up assists every move . might also add a small perforated metal pull point for that spring assist , your shop set up is easy to see a what if ? type of experiment , regularly do that , pete -
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PTO brake would not have been silver either Don. Other hardware doesn't appear to be original either and no grunge at all around the motor. I think it was cleaned up, some stuff changed up, used for mowing a couple times and put away dry. Got that right ... I'd add that to my harem in a NY second and I'm not a huge B Hood fan like Sylvia.
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953 nut replied to ri702bill's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
If a person is well organized and has limited space the Shop Smith is a good alternative to a well equipped woodworking shop. The biggest drawback is setting everything up for the next operation, can take an hour of setup to do a ten minute job, but it got the job done for you. -
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Happy Birthday @gt14rider, we are glad you were born.
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C Series Clutch Shaft Frame Bearings
ri702bill replied to ri702bill's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
Thanks. Google "ShopSmith" - it is a clever versatile tool. Setup horizontally, it can be a lathe, a horizontal drill, a table saw, or a disc sander. Set up vertically, it is a drill press with a 3 foot throat opening! Later versions modified the tilting saw table to become a small bandsaw too. The three motor speeds as supplied are achieved with stepped pulleys. This application has a larger driven pulley to slow it down... Latest version has a built-in variable speed control. It does a lot, but with compromises... and the components are heavy! "Big Dollars"?? Maybe not.... this one, although not complete, was FREE - I had to get the Jacobs chuck & key, the 3 quill handles were missing too. I use it mostly as a vertical drill to touchup small engine valve seats using tapered mounted stones. Works well for that. -
Now that @Brockport Bill has got me wondering how many years the C-165 8-Speed was produced, I had to go to one of my Straight From The Horses Mouth books and look it up. It shows 1980,81 not in 82,83 but then again in 84. I thought they were only produced in 80,81. In 82 16hp 8 Speed offered was the SK-486, or the Work Horse GT-1642. In 83 only the GT-1642 was offered. I find it odd that the C-165 8-Speed was available again in 84. I believe the tractor in the picture is original and not restored. The only thing I see is what appears to be not original seat pan bolts? I know, getting picky, right?!! One of the first things I look for when someone says all original is the carriage bolts that hold the battery tray in place. Many times people will paint over them, they did not come from the factory painted. Whatever happened to this tractor, I hope it ended up in the right hands. As I said earlier, it’s not too often that you see one in that condition. I’m sure that many of us here would love to add it to their collection.
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It's definitely not Bill ... lots of little telltales that it isn't but it's a mute point. Whatever was done is very tasteful. Definitely not like one of EB's franken horses. Reminds me of that C-85 I think it was that Mike @Sparky picked up awhile back.
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December twentieth is the day to observe National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day. Wear your most garish knitwear with pride, add some tacky accessories and organize a jumper auction to fundraise for Save the Children. Lurking in the murky depths of many people’s wardrobes is a colorful, brash and (in most cases) highly embarrassing novelty Christmas sweater which, were it not for National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day, would probably never see the light of day. The English language doesn’t have a special word for something that’s both ugly and cherished, but other languages do. In Japanese it’s known as busakawa. In French, it’s jolie laide. And the idea is that there are some things in life that are so ugly, they’re beautiful. National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day is all about honoring those things that are so ugly that everyone loves them!
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Dan 312-8 replied to RoubaixRider's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
@c-series don, thanks for the honorable mention in the form of the above picture. Anytime my tractors are included in a picture alongside of yours, it is definitely a good day! -
No doubt, it sure is purdy. And I hope @WHX?? that it certainly did not go mud bogging...
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Blasterdad, I know you are couple of ours away, but it is a heck of a deal for (4) KT17's, the one long block has extremely low hours on it, I actually drove to New York years ago to pick that one up. I am a little negotiable, just cleaning out my garage. Fell fre to call me anytime @ 1-313-460-8858, Tim
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Not sure if I wanna know boys ... went to a mud mower dude??? Say it ain't true ... it went to a collector we don't know and he has it in his living room ... yep that's better.
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I'm Not Sure Why, But I Now Have a B-80
BradKahler replied to BradKahler's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
I was wondering about the spring. Once the new belt is installed, if there are still issues I'll replace the spring. The second draining of the diesel was much better. It was still brownish but the diesel odder was still extremely strong, unlike the first go round. Yeah, I recycle all used fluids. Once a year the county has a free drop off day. I have a digital tach (somewhere!) that I'll use to set the idle. For the time being I bumped up the idle to stop the fluttering. Thanks! -
Electric conversion
squonk replied to Richard’s 314-8's topic in Wheel Horse Electric / Battery Powered Tractors
Please become a supporter. You will run out of the capability to post pics soon with the limited space allowed. When you are a supporter you have unlimited space. -
Is his name Eric? @ebinmaine
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Retired Wrencher replied to ri702bill's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
Eric, I’m sure if you found one it would be big dollars. But like you said it’d be nice to have one. Enjoy your weekend. -
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ebinmaine replied to ri702bill's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
Very nice work here Bill. That's the type of lathe I'd like to have someday. -
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Retired Wrencher replied to ri702bill's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
Looks like you have some nice tools to get the job done. A big
