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I picked up a plow that I found on CL last July. We shall see how well the TSC Majic spray bomb paint holds up. Before After Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Everytime I restore a tractor I say this is the last time because of all the work, but as you can see here we go again!!! a Hawkins WILDCAT in progress..to be continued...

As a last resort, can you make split rims from your chrome wheels. I cut a pair apart so I could mount solid 4X16 tires.

Here is my 314, my Son's pedal tractor and RJ's. Thanks, Darren

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Got it at my house yesterday. Here are some pictures. Hobbs meter only shows 269.

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Alright, this separates the men from the boys, if you know what this is your a real top gun of the hobby.

You're correct Jason! They made only 3. Far as I remember 1 was destroyed, another was on Ebay a few years ago and the seller wanted $20,000. Third one is in a museum.

I BOUGHT THIS TONIGHT FOR $100 AND 2 MILES FROM MY HOUSE. 16HP KOHLER AND IT GOT REPLACEMENT SHORTBLOCK IN 1993. NO MOWER DECK AND BAD PAINT. STARTS RIGHT UP AND RUNS GOOD,NICE SEAT, REAR AXLE PLOW/TILLER ATTACHMENT AND FRONT MULE. THIS TRACTOR WILL BE SOLD ONCE I TAKE WHAT I NEED. JUST ANOTHER PROJECT. BOWTIE IN CENTRAL OHIO

Both of the 520h I've had have been broken off. I removed the hose from the air cleaner assembly and put a small hose cap on the barb.

Never knew that. I should actually look at the gear oil I have used in my 8 Speeds. As I wrote above, I don't change mine often. Only if I notice any discoloring. Now I just picked up a 50 dollar 310-8 circa mid 80's with a K series motor today. I pulled the rear dipstick and sniffed it. I think I may have found where they put Jimmy Hoffa's remains! I'll be changing this oil real soon!

getting closer

I got the handlebars and wheels painted then sent the wheels to "Rideable Bicycle Replicas" in California to have the solid tires installed. These tires are cut to length, the rubber has a hole in it that a wire is inserted into. It's then installed, the rubber is pulled back and the wire is either twisted tight or pulled tight and brazed to hold the tire on. It took a lot of searching to find someone to do this, I'm glad I had this done by someone that knows what he's doing rather than try it myself.

Some winter pictures to consider fella's.

A couple of these never hurts...

I found these needle bearings at my local parts store they look like they have a seal made into them I'm going to use in place of the B-1212 needle bearing Car quest sce-1211

Bob, Back in 1975 when I got out of x-ray school I worked midnights at St. E's in GC for a couple years as an x-ray tech. Then I worked as a tech at the hospitals in Belleville til the late 80's. That's why all my friends call me DOC. I moved away from the area in 1988 and have sold X-ray equipment for the past 25+ years. Cancer is not a death sentence today by any means. Treatments have greatly improved and its not unheard of to live many good years after diagnosis. My best advice is go with your gut, if you don't like what you hear, by all means get a second opinion. I do know one of the best treatments is a strong positive attitude. Like anything in life you will have good days and bad days. Fortunately with treatment regimes now days the good will out way the bad. Above all you have to keep an attitude of you can and will kick this thing. Keep the faith and may God bless you and yours!!! STAY POSITIVE!!!

As seen here, opposite Dave's "Wildfire"... which were both featured in Wild Bill's first annual, 2014 Crackle fest.

As promised in my introduction thread i've made some pics of the newly bought 42" deck and mule drive. So I thought it be best to post them in a new topic so i can post my future updates in the right place. Busy mowing Apparently there's a "rod" that holds the mule drive in place and makes sure that you actually can put tension the belt, well I didn't know that. So instead of ordering the rod from toro and having to wait for it (i hate waiting) i thought id give it a go, making one myselve, nothing ventured nothing gained i believe is the proper saying. It came out like this (yup its the rusty bit) Thoughts and C&C much welcomed

Trying to remove the gear at the end of the steering rod so I can replace the rod. Looks like there is some sort of pin there - it goes all the way through. Do you just knock it through with a hammer? This is on the end of the steering rod on Suburban 400. Also what are these called - incase I need to get another to put in back on? Thanks in advance!

Here is some eye candy for everyone to droll over!!!

My grand father 857 from the 70s an it today after it was sold and bought back, my 854 I finished restoring, my 854 and 59 RJ, some loaded up for the big show in pa, and my black suburban rat rod.

I got one from parts tree last year,for my c-141, The part # is 106945 for Gas Cap, Hope you can still get it from them.

Thanks for all of the info on electrics. I had already ordered an OEM plastic mechanical pump for $39. But I sure wasn't going to pay Kohler $150 for one that was as bad as the last one I bought. If this $39 one doesn't last, I'm definitely going electric. I saw that one of the Facet pumps is recommended specifically for Kohler type engines where the fuel psi won't overpower the needle valve in the carb. This pump is for a 'barn find' 312-8 that I paid $50 for a year ago. So far, I've replaced the ignition coil and other wiring, replaced the carburetor, and now the pump. I repainted the rusty hood, cleaned the mouse nest out of the engine block, sanded and painted the engine tin, changed the fluids, installed a new battery, replaced all fuel lines, cleaned the tank, replaced fuel tank valve and filter, cleaned and painted other parts of the frame, etc. and there is still more to do. Sometimes a $50 tractor is only worth $50. But if I didn't have this to keep me busy, I'd probably be out drinking or gambling. I'll post 'before and after' pictures when I'm done (of the tractor, not the drinking and gambling). Thanks again, Jim

I have the Facet electric fuel pumps on 3 of my horses. They start better and run great. I won't be going back to the manual pumps anymore. Hope this helps.

When mowing grass, with 36 42 or 48 inch decks, the deck should NOT be running on the front Anti-scalp rollers if on flat level ground. The 3 front Anti-scalp rollers are for precisely that...ANTI-SCALP. They should NOT be on the ground rolling all the time...that is not their purpose. Having said that, the front of the deck should be suspended by the lift hardware on a flat level surface with thr front roller slightly off the ground. The deck rear would then be on the two rear gage wheels giving a 3-point configuration and the deck should cut evenly....think Tri-Pod. If it doesn't cut evenly, your hardware is worn out or you have aspirations of being a sculptor.

Finished it about midnight last night.

I need to get the will up to do stuff like that. Nice tractor ! But every time I get one , I get a plan for it and then it stays around because I can never get the nerve together to tear it apart. Instead , I end of fixing and stashing it away like a chipmunk storing nuts for the winter.

If you get a bottle, save up. I started with a small one, moved up to a 40 and now have an 80. Youll start welding everything you can get your hands on. Small bottle will disappear quicly. I had flux core at the beginning but when I got the gas setup, night and day difference. Sold my stick welder. Love my mig. I have the hobart handler 175 230 volt. Pawn shops are a good place to look also. Good luck.

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I like the new shack!

I like it. That means I gotta have one.. That's not good.. I have no room. That is awesome Scott!

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.

There are several answers that would have gotten the point across . Like maybe, That's a trade secret,and I'm not trading LOL

Thought I would post some recent photos. I am starting to run out of parts now and I think that is a good thing. Still thinking about rewiring everything. Anyone have any ideas on how to do that so it would look close as possible to original? Just finished painting the seat pan and I think that should just about finish the painting. I need to order some new knobs and such as well as new decals. Trying to spread out the purchases to keep my wife happy. She hasn't asked how much this has cost so far. I'm not really sure myself, probably don't want to know.

I gotta stop looking at these threads ... Cause now I gotta add one of them there Super C's to my must have list ... That will be a beauty! Better gaurd it before Geno sneaks up.. He's been pretty quiet today, that usually means he's out Sniping ...

Well the guys finished the secondary framing on the walls and were able to get the tractor shelf built. That much closer to stacking them up there !!

I really like the two I have. They really are much larger than the 520's and sound mean !!

Not yet Mike, I do keep finding stray washers everywhere though Thanks James, hopefully "Why Not" will come on faster as I won't be struggling to get around the bench with having to climb over stuff This should explain the Pallet Liberation Group Well, tomorrow is shack moving day, still plenty left to pack but were winning the battle.. Yesterday the big bench came down.. Which must mean the Why Not is a roller

Wow, I swear I saw that tractor just yesterday . I got a 551 off of John yesterday, he is a good guy with some beautiful horses. Keep up the good work John.

Just let me know what you need pictures and measurements of.....I will do my best to provide the information you need....

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

awesome Martin, thanks for filling those big shoes! here's a few pics of mine as i got it nearly finished Koen

Man those dual ags look friggn' awesome on that 400. Nice find.

I don't see you improving horsepower enough to make much difference. The ability of the snow blower to throw snow is directly rated to the RPM of the impeller, which is dependent on the speed of the engine, which should turn at 3600 RPM. If the engine is at its proper speed, additional horsepower won't make a difference. At least that's my theory.

Nice c-161 restored from previous owner. I really enjoy this machine.

Here's a couple of photos after I cleaned the cylinder up a little bit. Reseated the valves with a little valve grinding compound and will check the clearances before I button it up. I used a trick I found on here for cleaning up the aluminum head, using the flattest surface I have, a table saw, and some wet sandpaper. It worked great! I forgot to take a photo of it though.