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With all the fabulous lookin' machines on here am nearly embarrased to show my 36 yr old, has had a hard life out in the rain, and whatever else weather brought for last 30 years, sat idle unused or moved for 14 yrs, brought out of coma, given new shoes, a pacemaker, replaced some circular joints, fixed feeding tube, and we are off RECYCLIN' again. Wagon from scrap chain, washing machine cover, high boy lawn mower wheels, Ariens mower deck carriage, rlrctrical hanger, 2x4, plywood, and scrap hardware (also suffered with Horse). Grand kids grew to big 'fore got to ride on back in the few snows here, as intended. When first turned it over in '82 and decided against the Cub had to have it. My original receipt lists it as '78, but it's a ,76 that musta had 6 years of hard life before the cruelty from me. This place makes me have a whole new respect for these machines. Gerry FINALLY FIGURED IT OUT PICTURE # PAGES DOWN

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WB14_vyxSuE&feature=plcp This $200 C/L, C-160 powerhouse hopped on for a faassst ride home with me today. Included the weights, and a 48" deck. Did I say...runs like a champ too? Needless to say...I couldn't be happier. Finally...my first big block Kohler.

Maybe if you agree to let them keep their batteries... the prices will be a little more reasonable.

I just got a great deal on 14 Tractors,3 Tillers,3 Snowblowers,12 decks and more..... A lot of good parts...

So...why not line them up, put some fire in their holes... then post up a little concert video for us to enjoy.

Got the shirt in the post to day and a Horse head. Yeeeeeeeehaaaaa looks great.. Thanks to Mike(Fool) that helped me out whit it..

Hi guys, decided I am going to do a partial resto on my 57 rj35. It is just going to be blasted and primed and I will worry about filling in all the pits and painting it another day. It has all been blasted and the frame has been primed. One of my dad's buddys is going to go through the rear end for us and see if it needs anything. We do not have a motor for it yet, But I know where I can get one. No gas tank either and I'll have to see if I can get my dad to let one of his hoods go. If anyone has a gas tank or a spring that tensions the belts, or a throttle cable they want to let go of please send me a message. Here are some pics of the frame that is primed. The last pic will show you its in pretty bad shape. but that is the worst spot. I'll get some pics of the rest of the parts tomorrow. ~Jake

Picked this up in PA today! This was well cared for over the years. Rear doesn't leak and is full, motor doesn't smoke and runs great. It came with chains, a 42 inch plow and the mower deck. I took the plow off put the deck on and mowed today! IT amazes me what this 6hp will do. By the way what model deck is this? Another pic

Like the rest of you guys, most of my toys, projects, and restorations are way to big to be brought into the house, and unfortunately for me, my shop is a couple miles away from my house. All I have at my house is a carport, so although I may bring some of my toys home occasionally, I don't keep them here very long because they're not well protected. I recentley started restoring antique Briggs engines, and have really enjoyed doing it. Then it hit me, these are small enough to bring in the house, so I imediately informed my wife I was going to put my engines on display in the house. Her initial reaction was followed by , but once she calmed down, she finally agreed that I had at least some say in how the house was decorated, even if it was a very small say. So here is the vue right next to the computer desk, as she would not let me put them in the living room! So my question is, what kind of toys do you have in your house? By the way, my wife says they are stinking up the house, even though I did drain all the gas out of them. I personally like the smell, smells like my shop! Matt

i just picked this up. pretty good shape. it has some electrical issues that i need to work out but i think it'll be ok. it even has the deck with it but i think the spindle bearings are going bad. if anybody has any input on these please speak up.

Now for todays work. I soaked the block over night in my chem dip, and then bead blasted any surface rust off. I gave the cylinder a quick 5 second hone, as there was no wear. I installed new rings, lapped the valves, new gaskets, and painted it. Some of my engines, I just give a rattle can paint job, but I decided to use the gun on this one, like I did my 44 N. I also blasted, and painted all the other parts, with the exception of the blower housing which is going to take a little longer, as its going to need some body work. I'm also goint to have to get a gas tank, but I think I may already have that covered. Anyway, hear are todays pics. Matt :flags-texas:

Jees, that things in perfect shape internally. What was the gear reduction for? Water pump? Roto tiller? Joe

You will find ALL kinds of help here, a whole bunch of great people on this site!!!! :WRS:

Got it and thanks for taking the time to help the new guy.

YES, if you have original rims on it they should be 15". Problem is, they are expensive to replace with regulat tractor tires. By the look of yours you dont need to worry about replacing them and if the start loosing air just put tubes in them.

Yup goood deal, Now maybe I can get him out here for some pulling lol Maybe he'll get you into pulling Duane

Looks like you're off to a great start there Jake.

A before picture...

Man...that's a cool looking tractor.

Good point on the tires! Was wondering why my 18 auto has 15" tires and my other D's have 12" :techie-eureka:

Craig you should hear my K341 thumpers all running at the same time. It is music to my ears. :music-listening:

ok i'm calling the cops............you should be arrested for stealing that lol. congrats. that is the best horse you can get imo.

Now that is what I call a HARD CORE WHEEL HORSE lover!

Started painting mine today. A bit of a PITA with all the masking. I'll take a pic when done.

yes they do that ,the place by me rebuilds clutches for every thing that takes a clutch so i would check at your local farm tractor or big truck dealer and see if they recommend anyone in your area. i have another clutch around here but its starting to throw one of the surfaces off

I like it Gerry, But I never met a Wheel Horse I didn't like. Jim

So...what do you think, sounds pretty good huh? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_p7fQnR7WzM&list=UUd_ptV1TUpPlW1VhCjxez_Q&index=1&feature=plcp

Your machine looks great,Gerry. Here is an abused machine-

Thanks Guys Me wanting snow for X-Mas????? Well I hope I aint gotta wait that long! This Next Section is Called........ Slip Into My CockPit! So I got busy and started to install "THE STUFF" as we will call it, But the problem is My stuff had no place to mount to so I made a dash to mount all my stuff on. This dash is made of aluminum with a alumnum angle for support and to mount the dash to the cab frame work. I used a black leather looking material I purchased from Joanns Fabrics. I then cut the dash down to my liking laid out the gauges and drilled mounting holes. I then applied spray adhesive and went to work on laying down the black leather material. Here are some pics what ya think? Cheers ~Duke

FINALLY FIGURED IT OUT!!!!!

lets see, 2/10 s of an acre, 48 in deck, dosen't leave much seat time, tell you what i'll trade you a 12-32 toro wheelhorse .real nice deal craig. it appears you need more ground, a summer place? Jay

Nice Nice score there..looks to be in great shape too

Sweet C-160 and what a deal for only $200. Congrats!

Matt, Yer my HERO! However I would Vie for real estate like say on the Dining room table. That way when yer eating yer corn flakes you can admire your handy work! If she says anything you tell her Duke says its okay. Cheers ~Duke

What a great deal. Congrats Craig! :)

I was looking at the demystification schematics for a 1991-1997 520H and it doesn't look right to me. The wiring diagram is shown on page 7-98 and the starter motor circuit is shown on 7-99. The starter motor circuit shows an orange wire going from the I on the switch to the seat switch. The wiring diagram shows an orange wire coming from the I on the switch going to the kill relay and then on to the coil if the kill relay is energized. I understand the starter motor circuit but the wiring diagram itself has me confused. Is the wiring diagram correct? If it is correct, how does anything get power in "run" when the only power coming out of the switch goes to the kill relay and then goes nowhere because the kill relay can't be energized? I am a pipefitter by trade not an electritian so please be gentle on me. Thanks.

The dog's waiting for his chance to raise his leg on the chrome! :laughing-rolling:

My 76 C-160 is a mongrel. It has a ser. no. of 61-16KS02. but it has the hood ornament, flip up seat and no rock shaft. :confusion-scratchheadblue:

I mix regal red quart cans with 50% acetone and spray it with a hvlp gun. The finish is fantastic.

Congragulations Craig!!! I am very happy for you. The K-341 engine is a torque monster for its size. I have one freshly rebuilt in a IH Cub Cadet 1650. I like it so much, that I'm beginning to look for a K-341 powered Wheel Horse such as the one you are showing us here. I hope the weather is good for you to get lots of seat time on it this weekend.

I was thinking of you the other day Mike... when I received my cool new Tecumseh t-shirt to wear to next years big show.

HAY...won some FREE tickets to this wkends colts vs. browns game. Not a colts fan by any means (STEELERS) but will be cheering on the browns! Also included was FREE passes to the NAPA beer tent... :beer:

Its not much but thought it was neat. Guy says he has a wheel horse red can for me too!

Winter bike storage!!!!!!!!! The dog looks pissed. :ROTF:

I love music, probably more than i love spending time in the barn wrenching. This is only a small number of the guitars and audio gear i have. I love vintage anything (not to mention as we all know on this forum, things aren't made like they used to be) so i collect/repair vintage audio gear from the 50s, 60s and 70s. I am also a believer in the superiority of analog audio, vinyl being the best. most new music i buy on vinyl and have a collection of albums totally somewhere between 200 and 300 LPs. the last picture is of my basement shop and the pieces that are on deck for repair or use

I have the rotating motor disconnected. Needs to be rebuilt.

Concrete and brake drums, works. Find drums at the junk yard to fit your rims. Nice lookin' D series Horse!

I used to have windshield fluid in both tires but one started leaking. Ended up removing both tires and installing tubes to hold air. Now I can't add fluid cause if I let the air out the valve stem dissappears into the wheel. Then the only way to get to it is break the bead and start all over. I liked the weight but it rusted the wheels something terrible. I'm lucky I was able to save them. Now I think wheel weights would be my best course. But thanks anyway. Oh, and here's a pic or two of my D.

I guess my driveway is too uneven. I have tried setting the blade just above the ground but with dips and bumps the blade is either digging in or 2 inches above the driveway. I also plow some grassy areas and I find the skids very useful. I also made a set using the same pipe cap, carriage bolt operation but mounting them to a piece of angle iron bolted to the keyhole shaped holes that are on the bottom brace of some WH Blades (no welding required)

The van wasn't my first choice. I was going to rent a Uhaul trailer but it was impossible due to the students going to college. I actually stuffed the 312H in the van the night before just to make sure it would work. Here are a couple more pics-