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HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIM ! Make yourself a dirty Dr Pepper float using your favorite spiced rum .
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It's been a rough couple weeks around here, especially for the dog...
ebinmaine replied to ebinmaine's topic in non tractor related discussion
Sleepy resting puppy. For the first time in nearly 3 weeks, Meeha was able to lay down outside in the sun and be a dog for a few minutes. Trina has tried twice to take the dog off pain meds but each time she shows signs of serious discomfort or even quiet yelping. We'll keep Meeha on those meds for another week and retry. -
Do you have a link or picture of exactly what kind and strength of Solenoid i should put between inline?
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Will have to do that. I need to take a file and very careful enlarge the negative ground cable hole the engine block screw goes into the engine block. Thank you for helpful info
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIM !!! Bet your glad to not be on a ship these days. Have a Great day Mate.
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For those who worked their entire lives and did not have benefit of a company or government retirement or pension package, Social Security is what it was meant to be, a safety net. Having paid into the system all of our working lives, it could have been managed better, but it is still better than nothing. As for those who are somehow drawing Social Security without contributing, that's a crime. I'll say no more.
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Dimensions needed for Mid Mount Grader Blade Bracket
BradKahler replied to BradKahler's topic in Implements and Attachments
I finished up the grader blade project back in July. It came out better than I expected. I really appreciate everyone's help in providing me with dimensions, pictures, suggestions and encouragement. I couldn't have done it without all your help -
For not being at work today I have been pretty busy. Ran 880 lbs of mostly sheet metal across the scale, ran to a friend's house and cut down a dead tree, and hauled half of it away. It was bigger than I remembered and I didn't take the right stuff, so I ran out of fuel and the only chain I had went dull. Not the end of the world as the trailer was pretty well full on this run anyway and I should make a second trip just because of weight. Then I came home and did some brakes.
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1973 18 HP Automatic {1-0610 8} With Some Implements
BradKahler replied to BradKahler's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
I've been tinkering with the tractor the last few weeks. I totally rewired the tractor, installed a new coil, new voltage regulator, new ignition switch and a new amp meter. I also replaced the entire fuel system including a new Facet fuel pump. The fuel tank that came with the tractor was not the original and I don't know what brand mower/tractor it came from. I opted to find a replacement tank on ebay. It was a bit pricey but it's immaculate inside and out. Oh, and I also cleaned and rebuilt the carburetor and changed the motor oil. Ultrasonic cleaners definitely make short work of cleaning a carburetor. A couple of days I was able to start the engine for the first time and it sounds great! No mufflers at the moment so it's kinda loud but it runs nice and smooth and doesn't seem to smoke. The next task I tackled was a leaky left rear axle seal. This is where things got interesting and depressing. The hub was a total disaster. It had been welded to the axle in three places. As you can see by the pictures it took somewhat of a butcher job to get the hub off. I had to use a cutoff wheel, portable band saw, a hammer and punch and a few swear words. The next step is to access the condition of the axle to see if it can be salvaged. My initial thinking is it might be. When I slid the remaining piece of the hub off the axle I found that the inboard end of the bore of the hub was still close to original spec. When sliding that piece off the axle I found high spots that I massaged down until I was able to slide it all the way off. Until I get a replacement hub the most I'll be able to do is take shaft measurements and to get an idea of what I need to do. The following video shows what it looked like when I first discovered the problem. -
Should be 86" for the deck, 103" for the deck to PTO.
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Woodward Avenue Dream Cruise is tomorrow... Goodyear blimp arrived for the festivities and flew over our park... https://www.woodwarddreamcruise.com
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Rebuilt carb on the C120. runs/drives. Lowered price
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Happy slappy birthday!
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Not to hijack a Birthday thread but for some reason when @Jrblanke is around I'm eating!
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Sounds good! Hope the 417 deal works out
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I have two 1.25 amp and one .75 amp Battery Tenders, I just don't trust most of the cheap stuff out there. I rotate the chargers among six tractors, two trailers, one mower and one motorcycle, leaving each attached about 3 days per month.
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Would be a great find if you had a Reo snowblower.
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Using your deck model number, download the deck owners manual.
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Biting my tongue.
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I often reflect that I was a major PITA to my folks with a dangerous temper. Yet they let me live and supported an undeserving me.
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Parts tractor or Project? C-160 Auto
Bar Nuthin replied to Bar Nuthin's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Ugh - still on hold on this one. Seller only checks messages once a week or so. So far, timing has not matched up. -
Thanks for the offer, but I found a 417-8 locally that is pretty much complete for $100. Plan is to buy it, pull the tranny and use the rest for parts, Haven't seen it yet, but if the deal doesn't happen I get back to you Bob
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I have one of those battery tender plug-ins on my motorcycle, hadn't thought about putting them on the tractors but that's a great idea. I think I'll get a few more tenders so I have enough for each and don't have to remember to move them around periodically in the winter. But sometimes I remove the batteries and bring them in the house, like when it's going to be say, below 20 degrees (or worse) for several days or more.
