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widen rear wheels
Handy Don replied to sqrlgtr's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
The coefficient of friction, area, and normal force the keys, right? Tread, chains, and ground condition determine the coefficient. Contact patch governs area. Weight is the normal force. They all must play together! -
One of the reasons I like my round hood is that I sit on the seat and then swing a leg over the steering wheel (having lowered the lift arm, of course). At some point, if the mount/dismount becomes undoable, you might have to consider a zero-turn.
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Well guys I was able to drill out the spring steel but I could only go back about 2”. Got it all back together and it is a little better. Still feels very cramped. I am still over the rear axel though. If I can find a new seat that might help as well. I can’t really put my hand on mine to get in as the pan is cracked. So I am having to thread my leg through all the gear selectors to get in and not much fun doing that at my age.
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Happy Indigenous People's Day
Handy Don replied to ebinmaine's topic in non tractor related discussion
Year? Check Person? Check Ocean blue? Check (before global warming) -
Betcha y’all didn’t know 286
Kenneth R Cluley replied to 953 nut's topic in non tractor related discussion
The Master of the stratocaster! -
It just adds to the driving experience!
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Words of wisdom there. It can barely stop itself on level ground - whatcha think it's going to stop a half ton load on a trailer going down hill?? Maybe have to use the Fred Flintstone brakes?? Yabba dabba don't.
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Would the grade and or deck fit my 856?
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What tractor is this? What’s it worth?
Kenneth R Cluley replied to FLtractor's topic in other brands
The added "weights" to discourage wheelies would be my first alarm. Hook anything to the back behind the axle and you could definitely end up vertical! -
Oh ok. Interesting. Being the smallest tractors - Serf and wheelhorse suburban.. does that mean they are both the simplest mechanical tractors of both brands? With less parts.. simplier designs all around?
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Happy Indigenous People's Day
Kenneth R Cluley replied to ebinmaine's topic in non tractor related discussion
So you are saying that poem I learned in grade school may be "inaccurate"? Say it ain't so! In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue... -
What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
Lee1977 replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
I hate 6" tires I'm two and two at getting them off in one piece and cutting. Once off they have to have tubes as the beads are all torn up. Had to cut one 2 ply 8" off that was rusted to the rim, nothing there to push against. -
If you ran a tanker full of water into a tanker full of vinegar. What sound would they make??? " DUSCHE !!!! "
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The Serf was the smallest vertical shaft front engine rider in the line up. The next size up would be a Yeoman, followed by the Broadmoor not sure how many parts interchange. The Landlord and the Sovereign were horizontal shaft engines, don't think that anything would interchange from these models. Then of course these are only the Simplicity models. Parts from some Allis-Chalmers, Homelite, and Wards Garden Mark will also fit as some if not most of these were rebranded Simplicity's at the time.
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What happened when the blue ship and the red ship collided at sea? Their crews were marooned.
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What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
pfrederi replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
I have had the small Harbor Freight for over 25 years the large about 20 also have a few other tire tools. Have never had to take WH tire to the Tire shop.. Wound up cutting a couple off with a sawzall. 20 or so WHs, 3 Large tractors two military vehicles and 20 miles to a good tire place... You do it your self.... -
Go ahead, buy the best hospitalization insurance policy you can find, jump on, hang on, let us know how that works out.
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What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
953 nut replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
I have a piece of 3/4" threaded rod through a hole I drilled in my workbench that i can secure the rim to while changing a small 6" or 9" tire. I use the large Harbor Freight tire changer to break the bead first. -
I guess his name is John?
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Definetely not the ride of choice for one of those "Here, hold my beer" moments.... I dub it "Death on a Stick".
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@FLtractor for 50 bucks or less , the ammount of related mechanical goodies , is easily worth it . easily turn that into , extra parts / spares , regularly did that , my grandson , certified submarine welder / truck frame builder , would be all over that , pete
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Are many parts on the serf unobtainable these days if they break? Just think owning one so small would be kinda cool. But being Wheelhorse forum.. perhaps the suburban would be better to look for
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2026 Deer and Fish Tales
SylvanLakeWH replied to Ed Kennell's topic in non tractor related discussion
This morning... He's a guy... -
@jhetcel23 years ago , was dealing with regular , mower deck belt bounce , in addition to , changing out bearing lubricant , installed idler pulley in LONG UNSUPPORTED AREA , very slight push just to stop bounce . guess what ? added at to 2 other decks as well ! realise this is NOT YOUR EXACT MATCHING ISSUE , BUT would bet its similar in gain to stop bounce . just an idea , pete
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Smart buck... he's a admirer...
