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My new to me GT-14 FEL I got from @fast88pu helped me load scrap metal on my trailer! The oil tank/grille was heavy but it picked it up I need to put some weight in that weight box!

Tonight’s trash score as I rode around the Hood on the with my niece in tow… portable air tank! She helped load it in the trailer!!! She said it was like shopping on the Wheel Horse!!!

Because of the recent surgery I was directed not to go on any tractor rides for a while. Today my daughter took over the mowing duties on the refurbed 310-8 with 42'' SD mower. The grass averaged 8'' high but was very dry so the 310 handled the task well. The first picture was taken 18 years ago on her 93 520-H and the second picture was taken today. This was her first time mowing with an 8- speed. I started her out making 2 laps around the yard with the mower disengaged to get the feel of the 8-speed vs the Hydro. On the second lap she stopped and said to me when are you going turn the deck on so I can get this lawn done with a big smile, and I knew right then she was ready. The son I never had I guess and I was extremely proud of her. She did a great job and took right to it. Never hurts to introduce a youngster to power equipment as long as all safety procedures are explained and followed. I am hoping she will be present at this years Meet & Greet.

Hi all, I am starting my restoration of my 1987 Wheel Horse 418-C. It runs perfectly and Kohler Magnum 18 purrs like a kitten but it needs a new paint job. I bought this tractor at the Wheel Horse Show in PA this last weekend and I am planning on restoring it and posting update photos... Here are some pics of the tractor itself... I already started taking some things apart to prep for the restoration. I already have another steering wheel to replace the warped one and I have another seat that is much better condition to put on it. Also the previous owner added the chrome breather cover and muffler cover. Wish me luck!!

The kids helping me get the 1045 right. Slowly but surly it’s coming along.

Cleaned the concrete driveway today. Wet it down, sprinkled Oxiclean with a rotary spreader, scrubbed it with a DIY scrub brush attachment (about 100lbs), then rinsed it off. Did the trick!

Of course I didn’t make any extravagant haul this year, but I still managed a few things. I found a dash stand for a ‘62 tractor. It’s not much special, but it would help if I choose to make another mock 1045 tractor. $5 well worth it! I also scored a running K-181 from @JoeM for a spare. This made me wonder though. Could a stator equipped engine be converted to @pullstart? It would be cool to feed some small draw LED’s automatically when it’s running. @roadapples gave me a couple one bottom plows. If I can set these up for a slot hitch, they could be “house loaners” at plow days if need be. @stevebo gave me these 16” AG tires. They don’t match, but they are a buttload better than the truck tires currently on Jackie! Mrs. P grabbed us one of Ehston’s (spelling?) tiny scaled Seniors too... so I guess you could say we did buy a tractor this year! I was trying to make a cheap round hood score at the end of Saturday, but neither of us would budge for $30 in either direction... so it stayed on his trailer. It was a basket case, but didn’t have to come home.

I wanted to share some more pics with my newest addition, the rs-83 senior

You just can't let WHX24 have the "Hold my beer and watch this" lime light...can you??

I didn’t do a build thread on this project but have been working on it for a year or more. Just finished it up last week. Top 2 pics are the day I brought it home.

If you want reliable (fixable) Dodge 4WD you need one like mine.

Horror Fright ! Scares the crap outta the treasurer every time I go there. One never knows what's gonna follow me home!

70 is the new " crotchety" !

Just wanted to share the up grade that I did on my air tank. It seemed like it took for ever to fill the tank with a tire chuck and my hand would get sore holding the chuck on to the fitting. Switched to a locking tire chuck, but it still took for ever. My up grade allows me to plug the air line directly on to the tank, open the ball valve and BAMM the air tank is at maximum PSI in about 30 seconds or less. Shut the ball valve off and I'm off to use my tank in a remote location. Highly recommend this up grade.

I see the trampoline incident has not impacted your keen intellect and sharp eye for details... Yes gentlemen - Pressurized air... (with about 110% humidity today...) I will provide the tank, hose and gauge engineering QA/QC testing results after they are proofed and verified...

@Wheel Horse 3D My grandchildren were absolutely fascinated with you and your work at the show. I think they visited with you every 10 minutes. They still talk about it everyday.Thank you and your wife for being so gracious and kind to them. It’s people like you that makes them want to go back.

That looks cool without the rubber 2! Time to find some old steel tractor wheels lol

I agree with ElCamino - you are not old yet. However, you are at the age where your mind is writing checks that your body is refusing to cash. Sooner or later your mind will get tired of the stiff/sore feedback your body is giving.

I’ve been tooling around today. I need to do some silicone work on the inside corners of a shower project but picking my arm up over my head is not working. Good news, I can pull a Wisconsin over with my other wing @squonk!

@pullstart You are not even beginning to get old , wait tell you hit 7 decades.

Harbor Freight - why don't they throw tractor showers or the like. I'd just sit in an aisle - pick any one - with a beer all day. In tractor news, my 516H, Henrietta, was running poorly and could barely idle. She is so sensitive to air filter changes. I had just changed the filter and foam cover so the added flow leaned it out. That circuit affects most of the RPM range, surprisingly. 1/2 a turn and she's sweet again. Of course, you can't just get a screwdriver in there before removing several pieces. I do love this tractor but she needs constant dotage.

When I still had my Scirocco I told Gunther (my mech) that I was driving to FLA and wanted the AC to be COLD!!!! Well... it sure was! At one point when I got to SC there was this raucous noise that came from the bowels of the dashboard and SHAVED ICE and SNOW started flying out of all the A/C vents! When I got back I called Gunther and told him thanks for the A/C but I wasn't expecting a BLIZZARD!

Rehabbed a couple of rusty mule drive pulleys with Harbor Fright sanders and new 6203-12-2RS bearings and some of that green Lucas grease.

Starting with the easy ones...

Well my friend I turned onto Wheel Horses, by letting him use mine as they sell themselves, finally stumbled into the right deal on a nice one. He picked up this 417a with a 42" rear discharge deck and already rigged up with a box blade as well! Awesome find and happy a deal came together for him! He may be joining this place before long... Here's the rig!

Hello everyone this is first post!!! this c81 got me hooked

I checked the vitals and gave a proper grooming to the pony's that I will be bringing to Portage They are anxiously waiting to climb on the trailer & head for the show.

what about pressurized air?

They were a delight! Had no idea they were yours. Theyd come and watch for a few minutes and ask a question or 2 then scamper off to return about 20 to 30 minutes later and mostly just watch it run. They finally happened to show up just as a print was finishing, so they got to see it complete and how I removed it from the bed!

Got all the pivots upgraded, along with some temp shackles. Ill be on the lookout for a more U shape and wide enough to go to both sides.

HAAAA, Mike turned into the old man he said as a teenager he would never be.

Someone mentioned that I should remember to clean out the rest of the nest that didn’t fly out before the show. Well, come to find out it would be the (near) death of Jackie. We were cruising with @stevebo, @AMC RULES and @buckrancher on Friday evening and a vibration overcame the rotating mass bad enough that I parked the Lever Steer for the rest of the weekend.

Since @pullstart is convalescing with a bad wing, thought I would grease the wheels on the " Little Trailer That Could" He hates squeaky things apparently. Sorry not greasing the rocker!

Rosey?My uncle used to name all the cows on the farm after his x girlfriends

Check all of the electrical plugs at the transfer case, frt axle and all 4 wheels for something loose. Maybe when you pulled that wheelie something came loose and I don't mean in your noggin! And Note: My 2013 GMC made the entire 700 mile trip without a burp!

Wherever there’s less skeeters! I know they are Michigan’s state bird, no reason to play next to ‘em on your side of the pond too! I got Frank fired up tonight. Needs a bath... then he’s ready!

Old friend long gone but missed everyday. Was over 6’ tall standing on rear legs and 115 Lbs. Great friend and greater protector. Marques Von Reichhold

Well to start off i just bought this 520hc FOR 250! I'd say thats a good deal, then i bring it home and mowed then i parked it. The end Jeff

So… have the moderators loosened the standards again regarding the absolute need for photographic proof of said exploits…? While I absolutely believe your description, there are standards of decency and etiquette that after all must be maintained…

I see this question once in a while. For the tractors with tank under seat I mount them right on frame behind engine. There are already two holes in frame that match pump and it is below the level of tank . It’s also an easy spot to service pump if needed without having to remove anything else.

Success! Well, halfway to success... on one side...

They would have the opportunity for many stops...9 mpg or so

So following up on my complaining I correct my previous statement that pump’s body is unmarked. It is marked. It does however put out excessive pressure for my tractors. Changed carburetor to another one with float set within specs and within seconds fuel was flowing out of carburetor. Below are photos of a similar design Facett. The outlet fitting is threaded in to it as opposed to this one which is a vertical ridged brass fitting pressed into a plastic receptacle with an o ring seal. Considering that many times these pumps go in awkward places to get to and fuel lines need to be changed this is a disaster waiting to happen specially if it is used on a car. You have two totally different materials with different contraction and expansion properties connected together without a real positive mechanical connection. Such connection only has strength being pushed into pump and none being pulled out or sideways stress. The Facett is clearly a superior design taking all of that into account by using a threaded fitting on both ends which can also be changed to one such as a 90 for more installation flexibility. Amazing that when copying the design they decided to skip on probably the most important part. I have here another similar generic pump used to move kerosene that I just checked since it is also a pressed in fitting. Pump’s fitting has never been subjected to stress and yet when stressed by hand sideways it moves enough to create concern. A stuck on fuel line needing replacement in an award place most likely will remove it from the housing. Any twisting of a stuck fuel line on the fitting to loosen it can also cause fitting to also twist and strip housing. The other pump shown is what I use . I have four of them in use for years this thing is essentially physically indestructible. Interior workings so far in all of these years have proven 100% reliable.

Ordered 2 of those yesterday while I was creating this account. already shipped. If I can get A couple c-160 axles I be a happy camper. bearings and seals are top of the list, no way Im doing all this work and NOT replace em.. Gotta :love all the responses with Solid info. Great Vids N Pics too!!! enough to drive a Mans tTactor to Drinkin Hightest!! I gotta go pretend to work. Retirement = find something else to do or be broke!!!

These pics may help...

You still got a heck of a deal, all things considered! If you decide this is too big a job and you don’t want this pile of crap () just let me know and I’ll happily reimburse you!

I just googled [ 2017 ram 2500 diesel four-wheel-drive light staying on ] and found a bunch of information but this looks to be interesting https://www.cumminsforum.com/threads/service-4wd-light.2179529

6Got home, checked Dugs fluids, and went to start...nothin! Yesterday i noted a puff smoke when I shutdown, an I had refilled just a little before then. So since Dug had been running just fine, I figured fuel issue. Pulled the line from the pump, into a scrap can drained the tank, flush line with some from my favorite can, reattach line, and add the last from my can to the tank.couple squirts of starting fluid to clear everything out, and were back in business! Man i love these things! While i was at it I adjusted the carb a bit and got better throttle range and a nice low idle, nice and smooth at high idle! Now off to the lab for some painting! Below are pics of the upgraded bucket pivots and the results of a little more driveway scraping!