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Well the old girl has been getting noisier and smellier over the last few months, unsurprising seeing the state of the bottom of the silencer when I took it off! A quick search found it very hard (and expensive) to get a correct silencer, so I decided to make a new one up from stainless parts bought on eBay. It's all welded up and fitted now, works a treat, nice and quiet and blows the exhaust well to one side so no fumes in your face. I've still got to make the stead bracket to discourage it from twisting on the exhaust stub. I think it looks pretty good and worked out at just under £100 for the parts and welding, which is less than anything WheelHorse/Toro can supply in the UK. if anyone wants more info drop me a message. C

Someone washed the hearth rug and shrank it.

Clamp it to the table? CHICKEN! You know @Pullstart would not do that.

Pick this up yesterday. Will be a fun project over the winter. 12-1-21_Cammando_8_Tractor..MP4

Was thinking Kevin... as our very own poster child for what not to do.... you should have them girls of yours make you up a set of these for every day of the week and then, in the name of safety... make sure you never leave out of the house without them on, and a back up set in the truck.

Kev, You are my hero. A lot of your elders fret over the up and coming generations. It is comforting to know you youngsters do the same dumb stuff we did. Be safe if you dare. Luck,JAinVA

Nothing like a tractor and a hound at Christmas!

AW! Thanks guys , @Achto... that is a totally awesome picture!!! @Maxwell-8... I was certainly thinking about it... hopefully it stops raining here at some point... @Pullstart... yes, wasn't it just Thanksgiving??? Caps-lock stuck there, Eric? @ebinmaine...? LOL Thanks @TJ salyers @oliver2-44 @JPWH @ranger and @WHX??... I am very glad to be here. I have made a lot of friends since coming to Redsquare. I certainly appreciate all the help you guys have given, hopefully I have been able to help some other guys here with whatever I can. Thanks again guys, this means a lot to me! Cheers buddies! Don

Put the rear wheel weights on the 607 finally

Thought I might post some pictures from the years. John, Scott & his dad Dave, Duke Kelly's 2011 John, Jon Bell & friend Kelly's 2012 JoeBob, Buckrancher, Martin, Scott- SMaurou (sp), John Mentone 2016 Jake Kuhn, Lonie, John, Lonie's son John & I in Toledo..delivered a sign to him. 2012 penn show...dropped of the 4 wheel wagon. Penn 2013 ] Penn 2014 Ricky V's auction John and Smokin'Joe The NOS trailer in the motel room. R.I.P. John Say hi to JimD.

Just picked up my 5th WH for $75!

Hey y’all, it’s been a while since I stepped up to this plate! Today, I was cleared of rehab! Rewind. Rehab? Two days after returning from the Big Show this year, we were playing on our two day old trampoline and it was suggested that I try a backflip. After a quick contemplation, and being that I’ve been afraid of it all my life but that young boy in Puerto Rico convinced me to try it off a rope swing, I was in. Well, 2/3rds of a backwards-ish rotation, my right shoulder extended in a direction it isn’t natural to go, and I promptly realized my “no regerts” attitude is destined to be a nail in my coffin some day. After about 5 months, I decided I can no longer “walk it off” as it was still bugging me. Messing with the kids in the pool, tossing a ball, the occasional good golf swing, they all bugged me. The doc who was already younger than me suggested nothing is torn or broken, just some physical therapy is in order. So, after 4 weeks of a personal trainer at an expensive medical gym, my range of motion, throwing a ball (still have terrible aim), plank exercises, I’ve been cleared as good as I’ll get. Now, after that success, I’ve got some deer to process. Cleaning my knives quick for a reshaped, I freggin’ almost filet my finger! It’s deep enough to realize that was dumb and shallow enough that I don’t have to admit my fault to the family! Stay safe out there. You never know when a trampoline or buck knife is gonna give ya hell!

Don’t forget the… Safety first!

What are you using for that? If you're not using these... {TIP: Start with a new wheel in the corners and the tight spots, that way with the fresh square edge of the wheel you can get in tighter to the corners.} ...you would do yourself a HUGE favor if you did. Of course, you need a 4" grinder, but I bet you've got one already. These make stripping those parts SUPER fast and SMOOTH finish, ready for paint after a wipe down with degreaser. (I use Naphtha). This pan was covered with rubberized bed liner which came right off easily with a heat gun and a scraper. then; It took about an hour and a half to go from this: To this: This was all pitted with rust craters to I did acid etch it before priming, but if there's no pitting, you're ready for paint. If you had to hand sand that... fuggeddaboudit... and wire wheel wouldn't do the job properly either. Here's an example of non-rust cratered metal after stripping with those wheels:

Thanks for posting this Steve. John was a genuinely good guy. I was lucky enough to cross paths with him many times in several different states. He certainly was one who didn’t hesitate to travel for this hobby. And for such a big guy he always was so warm and approachable. Over the many years he shared a lot of stories about sawing concrete and his beloved Hawkeyes. I remember how excited he was when I told him I got to attend the 1985 Iowa/Michigan game which was apparently one of Iowa’s most memorable for a lot of fans. And he loved his GT14 which I seem to remember was his father’s tractor. It’s Sad to hear of his passing and I hope his family knows he made an impact on many people all over the country. Me included. I’ve missed his contributions around here lately. And especially the way he usually signed his notes. Seems appropriate to say to John: ”See ya, bye Burly” Steve

Santa brought me an ultra sonic cleaner last Christmas. (I got caught with small carb parts in Mrs Santa’s jewelry cleaner, that she never uses). A nice larger 3liter one that Walmart Carrie’s online. It’s amazing how much gunk is in the bottom of it after putting a carb that I had previously “cleaned” in it. I’ve been using it for all kinds of things.

Kevin seems to be at that delicate age, where his mind is writing checks that his body cannot cash. Some of us realize that we are at that age sooner than others.........

I had a cutter like that at one time, it did a poor job and lots of tear-out on cross grain. I threw it away and never missed it. I would suggest you invest in a set of hole saws. for wood working you should wax the hole saw inside and out, go slow and clear the sawdust frequently.

Cheapskate..... wish you would feel that way about buying all those god awful color rattle cans you subject a RED to...

Very carefully. I'd use it in a drill press at slow speed. I would not even attempt to use it in a hand held drill.

I know this is an old thread, but I have number 124 of 200 with 17 original hours. I’m the second owner.

rubber........................................................................wait for it.............................................................room Don

Were you wearing a mask when you did?

About $100

I’ll share this picture again here as well. I met him at Scott’s last meet and greet. RIP Brrly

OK winter bring it on. We better get some snow I want to play

Hey Eric, what if I told you I cut 12 4" holes in wood today at work for some recessed lighting and threw the cut outs in the dumpster? I'd have thrown them in the back of my truck if I knew you were in the market for some!

I think this is quite fitting for those of us who are not afraid to push the limits.

How about plastic coffee containers on a shelf ? Comes with a lid and you can write on them. I use for wheelhorse small parts / El Camino small parts. Nuts bolts screws and nails. Smaller versions of @Ed Kennell magic 5 gallon buckets. Plus I am keeping plastic out of the land fill and I am cheap.

Once my wife explained to her brother how many of my friends had died (hint, just about all of them), he told her that, with respect, he didn’t want to be my friend. Inlaws! Sheesh.

I think you can use 10w-30 or 10w-40… opinions differ. I would check the specs. When you do put the oil in , don’t just automatically dump 5 qts in. You may overfill. I would add a little at a time, and it does go in slow… Add a small amount and check, add a little and check. When the dipstick reads full drive the tractor around a bit and work the hydraulic lift up and down some times. Forward and reverse… Then go back and check the oil level again to see if it remains full.

He'd hold the board with his teeth and run the drill press with a sandal covered toe.

Something locked the belt up Idler pulley would be the first suspect, like the bearings are bad.

@Fredo! I know there is some extreme “mud mower” stuff on YouTube. Be careful (who am I to preach safety!?) and have fun! These are pretty dang capable as is… but I’ve never been in extreme off road conditions… just climbing over stuff and the occasional rock pile. My Commando 6 “Jane” is super tough. There’s a perfect balance of grip and weight transfer that makes this thing bite and occasionally lift the front end, but just plain go. “Poppy” the 552 round hood was purpose built to fit the obnoxiously large tires I earned on a job and generally rolls over things quite well with zero air pressure in the tires. Once slick situations or snow come though, the skinny Interco Interforce tires come out.

I know what you mean but about 3 weeks I started my collection of WH's and man em I hooked! I like them all and as long people keep interest in them I am ok with poeple doing what they please with them. Oh and it did have a filter just needed it for one of the other running ones in my collection. So far i have two in really bad conditon they were sitting outside a commando 6 and a 657(i like the short frame better so will restore those or at least one of them). The other two were garage kept. 1076 hydro drive and 1056 gear tranny.

Stainless steel is not a good conductor of heat. Hence good quality stainless cookware has aluminum or copper plates on the bottom

Kevin, I think there is a rubber........................................................................wait for it.............................................................room in your future.

Ah yes, Florida. "God's waiting room" as we call it up here ..........

A very memorable day! I had met him in the past, but we got to spend half a day together and it was a good time shootin the breeze about tractors and life! RIP John, you will be missed!

Sad to see this . John was a great guy . Spent a lot of time talking with him about tombstone weights . He used one of mine with the handle to make the mold for the ones he had cast. He also cast a RJ hood weight for me. May he Rest In Peace.

I made a little 1/16 hole in the governor arm and added this spring. It's not strong at all, but should be enough to take up the slop. I've done this before on a hunting governor and it took care of it. Hopefully it will add some sensitivity beyond the adjustment from the manual. Prior to adding the spring, there was about 1/8 play between the arm and throttle tab. Probably isn't actually that much, but all the combined slop certainly looked like it. At least now if the governor arm just adds pressure, the throttle will immediately respond. That's my theory anyway...

i still consider myself a R.Sq newbie since March -- but like thousands others here i have found a fraternity of common affection and loyalty to these machines -- but moreover, reading these wonderful heart warming tributes to your friend John Campbell it is clear this site is more than a place to share mechanical info but the comments demonstrate an impressive loyalty to each other and a true human bonding, affection and appreciation for the relationships formed by something called garden tractors, aka the "herd, the ponies, the horses" - every time i log on i learn something about tractors.... but most importantly i learn something more --- the values and the roots of the great people that built this country are reflected and live through the WH community - and to read the touching tributes to your friend proves the bond lives and grows in every post - my thanks to the founders of RS and to the people ( administrators/experts) who give it oxygen every day.... but mostly to the every day "horse" lovers who create sometimes anonymous and remote friendships we all enjoy.

Sorry to hear of John's passing. Hope this simple prayer will help. Dear Lord, you hold time within your hands, and see it all, from beginning to end. Please keep and carry John's family in their sadness and loss. Cover them with your great wings of love, give their weary hearts rest and their minds sound sleep. Lord, lift their eyes so that they may catch a glimpse of eternity, and be comforted by the promise of heaven. We ask all this in the precious name of Jesus. Amen I never had the opportunity to meet John in person but did share a few PMs where he figured I wasn't correct on a post I'd made but wanted to be polite and not call me out on the thread he was referring to. That is the kind of people that we should all strive to be. Rest in piece John.

During that show, John rode me around in that wagon during the parade

So true Bob ... we're lucky we got old coots like @Ed Kennell and @953 nut that can and I relie heavily on their experiences.

Also lined up all my inventory.. don’t mint the green 😂

Put more weight on the stern of my blower tractor. 135 lbs plus her wheel weights. Really need a lot of weight when you raise the blower... backing up is challenging ... I do not see how the 2 stage blower guys do it. Also put some more weight on my low impact plow tractor. 65lbs (rubber chains and plastic plow edge)

Sorry to hear of John's passing. Like many here, I never met him face to face, but I had a lot of conversations with him on this site. Condolences to his family and all of his friends.

Have used simple green, hot water/soap, evaporust.. all seem to work well. Evaporust is good if there's a lot of rust/stuck throttle shafts, but the simple green mixture seems to work well on standard cleaning jobs. I always make sure to use the heater though.. Heat does wonders for breaking stuff loose.