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to the All I can hear is a badly surging engine. Remove one spark plug at a time to determine if there is a problem in one of the cylinders.
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800 Special & 50” Sickle
"Manic-Mechanic" replied to "Manic-Mechanic"'s topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
That’s fine, but a flat pulley would be best. I can take a second video and set it low, watch for the bounce and plan accordingly -
ive noticed a weird noise on my toro, it sounds like a knock. but i read on the forums it might be a valve noise. would anybody know which one it is? 494e0ddb-4cba-4ac5-976b-b93ea7f25713.mp4
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That is excellent news!!! These guys were just saying that they were tired of using old Yugos for hitchin' up while waiting on your next masterpiece...
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800 Special & 50” Sickle
peter lena replied to "Manic-Mechanic"'s topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
@Manicmacanic good for you ! was just looking at related parts https://www.google.com/search?q=%2C+idler+pulley+bolt+on+spindle&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS866US866&oq=%2C+idler+pulley++bolt+on+spindle&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJv , glad for your plANNED FIX , PETE -
800 Special & 50” Sickle
peter lena replied to "Manic-Mechanic"'s topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
@Manicmacanic like the ease of function , very good job on that , that belt bounce is telling you of a related issue , an idler pulley pushing / pulled from the front side , with a spring mount set up would really ENHANCE that function . did that to all my mower decks on the back side of belt return , that also helps any related bearing that is incrementally hit with a bounce . only a suggestion , NOTHING SARCASTIC about it . or intended . would have to see related areas for bolt on / weld set up . that would be a flat idler pulley to push against the belt . paint it red , only you would know , pete -
800 Special & 50” Sickle
"Manic-Mechanic" replied to "Manic-Mechanic"'s topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
The sickle was not lowered all the way down, once lowered the belt tightens off a spring on the existing idler. However, should such a bounce be irritating, I have a nice flat idler just waiting to roll! -
Antique lathe thoughts comments questions wanted
squonk replied to ebinmaine's topic in Tools and Equipment
Here's a question: What would you plan on doing with it besides hanging your hiking clothes to dry? -
800 Special & 50” Sickle
peter lena replied to "Manic-Mechanic"'s topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
@Manicmacanic like the ease of function , very good job on that , that belt bounce is telling you of a related issue , an idler pulley pushing / pulled from the front side , with a spring mount set up would really ENHANCE that function . did that to all my mower decks on the back side of belt return , that also helps any related bearing that is incrementally hit with a bounce . only a suggestion , NOTHING SARCASTIC about it . or intended . would have to see related areas for bolt on / weld set up . that would be a flat idler pulley to push against the belt . paint it red , only you would know , pete -
What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
Bar Nuthin replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
@pfrederi - BINGO!!! Turns out, when you align the holes for the roll pin, the D series pawl (bottom) is deeper at the gear side. It ends up being a little over an inch of travel difference at the end of the brake lever. I'm not splitting this case again, so I'll try my hand at modifying an old brake lever to compensate for the difference. -
800 Special-mod 10hp & 50” Sickle
"Manic-Mechanic" replied to "Manic-Mechanic"'s topic in Implements and Attachments
Found a way to utilize the factory travel hook! Many thanks to Lowell and Terry… Drive belt guard decal? -
Why? Conventional oil is inferior in every category and Synthetic is nearly the same cost.
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I've always found this particular wives tale very interesting. Oil is not now, never was, anything to do with a dinosaur..... As with many many things we have been misinformed on over the years, it was originally an advertising campaign that stuck. "Why the myth is popular The name "fossil fuel": The term "fossil" is misleading. It refers to the remains of once-living organisms, but it doesn't mean we are drilling up literal dinosaur bones. Marketing: The Sinclair Oil Corporation used a dinosaur as its mascot in the 1900s, which helped create a visual association between dinosaurs and oil in the public consciousness".
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Thank you so much for these @JCM its an original tractor cab made for 78-79 WH. Trying to get it on my 520H just don’t have any of the lower mounting pieces.
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Just make sure it comes from dinosaurs, most important. 😆
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Back home today and feeling ok. Besides a blood clot in my leg nothing major was really found, but I need to follow up with a cardiologist now. I am beginning to run through all the medical specialties it seems. A big scare and perhaps and hopefully a big eye opening event. Thank you everyone for the kind words, and prayers . Nice to know people like all of you.
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What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
Bar Nuthin replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Thanks for the clear picture for reference! Yes, there is a wear groove that I can address - but I need to lift the tractor and make a closer examination. My brake lever only appears to reach horizontal at its highest point. Perhaps I didn't have the pawl fully engaged with the gear. My other thought is that the replacement pawl came from a D series - but on initial inspection, the geometry looks the same. The D-pawI is fatter, but it looked to all be on the top side not the gear side. I'll compare the two side by side on the same shaft and do a closer inspection. I guess it wouldn't take much to equal a few degrees. -
I remember the old hand pump gas and oil tank There was a Esso station 200 yards beside the local school. Stayed in operation until around 1955. I have the little 20 gallon air compressor that set beside that store. The 1/4 HP motor and compressor still works but the tank is rusted out. My uncle work for Esso repairing gas pumps at area stations.
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Antique lathe thoughts comments questions wanted
formariz replied to ebinmaine's topic in Tools and Equipment
It is one of their larger so called “ engine lathe”. It is a metal lathe. It is from the early 1900s. One however with sometimes needed modifications can use just about any metal lathe for wood the same however not many times being able to be so with a wood lathe for metal. As for getting it depends on the price and one’s affinity for old machinery . If it has Babbitt bearings most likely they have to be “repoured “. Not a difficult job but requires a little knowledge on subject. Definitely an eye catching awesome thing to look at like all machinery from that period. A period of great human ingenuity and quality work that as seen here still functions as it designed to do. To me they have a unique “presence” that immediately draws one’s attention. The motor is of course a modern one but perhaps one of the best motors ever made in this country. To me any American made Baldor or Marathon of the period of that one is far superior from anything in that category that you buy today. When one comes across something like that in someone’s shop that is pretty much intact, look around at everything else. That is not an ordinary individual that uses something like that. You may be surprised at all the other treasures he has. It all tells a story as to what type of individual he was ( or hopefully still is). -
I'm Not Sure Why, But I Now Have a B-80
Wheelhorse#1 replied to BradKahler's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
B-80 are great machines.Love mine ,mows great . Good find ! -
What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
PeacemakerJack replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
although it was a small space, I got to plow up a little plot of sod for my cousin to plant a garden next spring. I realized in short order that GhostRider and the Punisher were like bringing a “bazooka to a knife fight”😅. I should’ve dug out Caleb’s Comanche (854) and the 8” sod bottom plow…maybe next time🤔 Still had fun turning earth though… hauled it down in my little enclosed trailer—first time using that, it worked well. -
What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
pfrederi replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Check the bottom of the pin that rubs on the parking pawl lever. I have had some that had a groove worn in them. -
I'm Not Sure Why, But I Now Have a B-80
Lee1977 replied to BradKahler's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Close by and for sale is reason enough to buy it. -
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I hadn't thought of that. Interesting possibility. Our oak trees are stubbornly hanging onto about a third of their leaves, which is, of course, an excuse to procrastinate leaf clearing until after they all drop. It's funny how much prettier the leaves look on the ground when you only plan to spend one day on cleanup. The downside is that if it snows on top of them, I'll be in trouble with my spousal unit. I would be happy to reserve a section of our yard for your leaf-clearing pleasure. Yep, I've noticed that a good dose of dry leaves can help clean out grass deposits.
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When I electrify I just bypass the existing pump and seal up the nipples.
