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alright, this is going to be a learning curve for me, but I'm going to stick my neck out and have a go doing the calendar this year.

(Edit) Correction. the tractor shown here has the Sundstrand tranny linkage - tho the Eaton is virtually identical. (I had just finished work on an Eaton and didnt shift brain gears) This is yet another foot pedal mod, but its for a "C" which I haven't seen one for this linkage (might've missed one) Really was surprisingly simple. Used pieces laying around the shop, a mig welder and a gas welding rig (to heat and bend) and a fair bit of head scratching to figure the necessary bends...probably got 5-6 hrs in it. I think one thing that made it simpler was being able to utilize the already existing 3/4" pedal rod as a mount for the new one, and the fact that from there was a straight shot from the hand lever to where the pedal support was. Used a short piece of 3/4" id pipe as the pivoting starting point. Had a brake rod off a dead chassis and fed it through for a reference point and with a couple pieces of 3/16" steel strap I started experimental bends. Then had to figure how to attach the rod to the hand control - didnt want to do any welding here - so came up with a 'U' bolt gizmo to mount a piece of angle to it that would pin the new rod to the hand control without altering it any. Then had to make up a pedal and mount it so that the motion with the foot would feel comfortable and still move the lever through the range from fwd to rev -- this was really the part that had me a bit concerned, once it was welded/mounted would be a pain to re-do. Another piece of scrap 1/8" plate from my pile, making a slight bend in it, I started again with 'test' fittings. This is what I ended up with. Thats a piece of mud flap I found on the side of the road some 15yrs ago, I have used that stuff sooo many times! I really liked the way that turned out. The tractor is down at the moment awaiting back ordered hyd fittings (those dang leaky hyd hoses) one reason I decided was a good time to do experiments I had in my "rountoit" list. Not having a seat mounted, I fabbed up a temporary one to sit and try the 'feel' of my new foot pedal - well, with just sitting there it feels pretty dang good!! Anxious to get a ride on it for real...

I submit for your amusement the infamous back-flipping Commando 8

I know this is probably not the right spot to post this but thought everyone checks this fourm first, so anyway Just wanted to say what a GREAT bunch of folks we have on this site. Have been looking for parts to fix up a c-160 auto and have had tons of help from everyone on this site. Dave, Bruce, Curtis, they know who they are... have gone out of their way to help me. It is very refreshing to know there are still people in this world that want to help a stranger and in turn make a new friend. TO EVERYONE HERE A BIG THANKS !!

Its not that you selling tractors that makes guys mad its sometimes the way you go about doing it. I'd really really like to leave it at that.

In my humble opinion, asking what someone paid for something is like asking how much money you make a year. It is not good form. Also it is not a bad thing to teach younger members what is proper form. How else do you expect folks to learn, especially the younger ones.

while not as nice as JerseyHawgs 520, I got this 190 416-H for only $225. 500 hrs, tight steering, a little rusty but runs great and 42 RD cuts super!

Did this yesterday. Gonna do some mods but should blow a Prius off the highway when done.

He probably sold it.

I eat Wolverines for Breakfast with a doughnut...

I've been here for 5 years now , I visit at least 5 or 6 times a day to catch up on all the latest updates , this year I traveled from UK to the big show & met some wonderful people that made me really welcome . this is a great place & I would be lost without it.

I have decided to do the calendar this year. i have big shoes to fill looking through the past years efforts by Justin and others before him. what i need from you guys is pics of your horses as candidates to use for this year coming up. i want to see some more of the 'barn find' pics and the 'as found' ones i see on the forum from time to time. there have also been some great rebuilds and restores done in the past year as well. I've been thinking it might be nice to do two entirely different calendars this year. i don't want to make any more work for Mike (squonk) here on the forum with the ordering process, but i would be more than happy to produce two versions of the calendar if it is possible to keep it easy for all concerned regarding the printing etc. you guys on the forum would be the deciding factor here as far as making it easy to work out who wants which calendar. maybe some sort of ordering could be done in the forum store? is this even possible? just throwing out the idea here on the two different calendars, like i said i don't have a problem producing two different pdf files of 'old' and 'new'. regardless of whether we end up with one or two calendars, i need you guys to post up your pics here, the higher resolution shots, clear and easy to see are going to make it easier for me, i have limited editing skills and i want to make the final product as nice and professional looking as can be. the requirements are really no different as in past years. im excited to be involved in doing the calendar this year and depending on how things go, would consider doing it for the next few years. don't be reluctant to post up your tractor because you think its not good enough to be considered this year, you might just be surprised to see that a nice one might just take a back seat to a dusty barn find. we will give this 3 weeks, cut off would be 17th November. so don't put it off and risk missing out.....

I picked up a package of Simplicity Walk Behind equipment. Included were a nicely restored cultivator, a Brinly plow, and what I believe to be a Sears or Bolens snowthrower for a ride-on tractor. What I mainly was after, besides the tractor that has a reverse gear, was the 20" Brush and Log Saw. The tractor is a 1962 Model W which was the last in the line of models. It is equipped with a Briggs Model 19 7 1/4 hp engine. At the end in 1968 for walk behinds, the horsepower was bumped to 8 hp. The saw is what intrigued me. I will never use it as it is extremely dangerous. The user was to stand directly in front and feed logs into it with the cradle. I have checked the teeth for cracks and have not found any - but there are stories of them flying off like a bullet! It certainly is a conversation piece. It was also intended to be used horizontally to cut through "weed trees" close to the ground.

AJ and his friend Zack made to my place to day to pick up a 68" Lawn Ranger I picked up for him last weekend. It was a great day...they spent some time, helped me move some things around, took a couple of my horses for a ride...went to Cabelas" and then AJ bought me lunch. Thank you AJ & Zack...it was a banner day.

One great thing I've learned around here is people can be themselves most of the time. Everybody's different and that's ok. Just look at me.

Update for today. I was able to get the decking on and railing in place. I still need to through bolt them and install the top of the railing. I had a tough day with the siding (lots of recuts)... Woke up today really sore for sure !!

They were probably clear cutting the high country... that pipe has gotta be full of weed.

Check the catalog page out. What is in that pipe???

You asked for it From this : To this : Here's one we found in a junk pile while 4 wheeling :

heres some of mine (227-5) (Juliette) James p.s. also having never brought a calendar before from here, how much would one cost?

Ok now it's safe. In order 59 RJ. 64 704, 76 C-160, 73 12 8spd

Speaking from experience you'll run out of traction before you run out of power. Hydros and 8 speeds alike will pull far more than they are capable of stopping. This one time when my brother in law and I were both drunk..... We hooked a 312-8 up to my Crew cab F-150 and pulled it quite some distance. Then in his infinite wisdom my bro OUT law put the truck in reverse. Bastard!!! It was good for some laughs.

The conversation has evolved because everyone is trying to tell you that information is irrelevant. Heres what you want to know: At the end of the three point hitch max lift capacity no more than 300lb, dead pulling 600lbs. (your tractor weights a little more than 600lbs, this is what I am basing all of the numbers on). And you will require weights in front to keep tractor down. Drawbar (not 3 point) the SAFETY numbers are the same as you are not supposed to tow more than 80% of vehicle weight, however many people here (myself included) have been able to tow many times more than that. I would say 1000lbs would be max. (Before people yell at me: thats pulling force, not weight of object towed, which can be many times more depending on friction forces of motion) For building materials figure a factor of safety of at least 5 times.

Home sweet Home

Not me..

OMG....ILLINOIS BEATS MINNESOTA...WOW...WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT THAT??

875 bought new by my dad and now mine. I learned to drive on this when I was in 6 th grade! Pop ran a Parker sweeper tow behind the rear discharge deck. Still used for mowing, No winter duty. It retires to the garage after fall leaf mulching. Nick P.

I would like to have them all too but I think you guys already know that.

Here's mine, Martin.

Apologize if I make guys mad I think I offer some nice machines to ct folks.

heres some

here's photo of todays progress.

If only mine was done I would give a picture!

Mmmmmm tacos tonight !

If you need anything and have to reach out.....I'm only a few miles away....remember that....

We hope to have a special place for ORDERING ONLY!!! In the past I have had to scan 3 different threads because orders are placed there instead of PM'ing me direct. I sure don't want to miss anybody so let get those pics in!!!! (I refuse to be the first to post a pic! )

Ya, when I rebuild a transmission any more (unless it is locked up), I will drain it and then throw in about 2 qts of diesel and run it on the bench. This makes cleanup much nicer. When I drain out the diesel, I tip up the front of the trans to get the stuff that is on the other side of the hump (about 2 or more oz) and then tip the trans on one side and then the other. The axles do hold some oil...maybe 1 or a little more oz on each side. If you pull out your shifter, you can look down in the trans and get a good idea if things look clean, or if you have sludge build up. You should not be getting any water in the trans...except maybe a little condensation in the winter. Check out the condition of your shifter boot (this is where water usually gets in), you can still get boots from your TORO dealer...thinking about $6 or $7. Does the horse sit outside? Do you hose off the grass after cutting? Sounds like you are getting water from somewhere. Anyway, "I think", if you have a dip stick...fill to the full mark. If not, fill until it starts to run out the fill plug...run the horse for a while and re-check at the fill plug. Fill the trans through the shifter hole, or through one of the bolt holes where the seat and fenders bolt on. The gears throw the oil around inside the trans, and lubricate everything (including the shift ball on the shifter)...if you overfill, I am not sure if the trans can throw the oil around like it should.

He just posts his "new to the shed's" then turns around and sells them on CL or the forum. Just a flipper.

HORSEFEATHERS???????

Good point Steve. I forgot to mention the dipstick if it has one. The 2 quarts did take mine right to the full mark after running it for a bit. The last time this was brought up I mentioned that I filled the 5010 with 1 1/2 quarts but had second thoughts about it after we talked.

Don. What a steal. This joint isn't comparing one another's tractors. Mine cost more and came with more dirt. Lol I don't do the comparison stuff. My motto.."enjoy what you got". I think you got a hell of a deal for a really sweet price. Best of luck. Enjoy what you got. Glenn

Look what Mrs. Funengineer brought home the other day. She's a keeper [emoji7]

Never trust a GPS myself ... Still believe in maps .. Course all your maps are probably in the Cargo Plane...

Chuck-hard at work trying repair old circuit boards at 1:00 a.m.

been a busy day we've been staging scenes from back to the future we lacked the flames, but did burn some rubber... Here's kinda how this came around and a whole days testing with a few breakages along the way but finally I think it's sorted, can't wait to get the front and rear 3 points working now.

The Dino has a good shot at going undefeated this week. Hell has frozen over!

I love it here! Great wealthspring of knowledge and brotherhood for sure! Very supportive group of people. Thanks for everything guys! ;-)

The member is a younger kid on another forum in belong to and I've asked several times nicely for him to stop. He knows what he's doing sorry if I came of as rude but some thing are better not asked .

If I wanted to share price I would of posted it thank you.