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Hello All, C160-8 popped up on FB for "parts"... bought it sight unseen and went and got it. Put in battery and fresh gas... tickled engine with carb clean and it fired... kept it running on carb clean till fuel pump woke up. Gave it grease and fresh oil, im putting it straight to work to get some heat in the motor etc. Needs hubs, numerous seals and so on. But NO SMOKE OR KNOCKS!! YIPPPPPPEEEEEE 20220604_122942.mp4 20220604_100509.mp4 20220604_091856.mp4

Hooked up the Brinly cultivator to my Raider 12 (row crop) to chase the weeds out of some sweet corn today. Who says a hard working tractor can't look good too? Ever wonder why any manufacturer would have bothered to put a hood ornament on a tractor? One purpose for it is to use it as a site to line your tractor up down your rows in your garden. I was going to use Radpferd, my Diesel tractor with a 3spd transmission today but I'm glad that I choose my Raider. Why? 1st gear high range was a little too fast. At this speed too much dirt was being thrown on to the plants. 3rd gear low range worked much better.

Set up a 3 point tiller and tested out the garden dirt. It’s a learning curve indeed!

Today's project for the Horse; Feed the dandelions and other broad leaf weeds

“My plow is leaking oil”. - Greasy Pete

On the end of my first pass, my lower lift pin was in the way of the steering fan gear, so I couldn’t turn left. I need to swap the pins, the second one I made on the rear is much shorter.

when setting up a plow or attachment for initial function /movement check . go over every area for rust or binding / stiff response. the lever rod handle linkage is often vague in its snug / lubricated setting . just a squeezing / tightening of the rod bend , to lever and spring pin pull , quadrant slide , tightens up response , red aerosol lubricant , in that pin slide point , and related quadrant to front of frame fit , suddenly gets very easy magically smooth / easy . then I go after any other related , binding spot , when finished that spring lever handle and blade swing sounds like a rifle bolt slide , solid / smooth , worth a try , pete

I just picked-up this running and driving Wheel Horse with a 14hp 3speed The tag says 1-503 but tractor data can't find a 3 or 4 speed tractor with a 14hp engine. I really like the exhaust on it I think it is going to be a flip-tractor because I don't like the brake and clutch on the same pedal. Other then that it's a nice solid tractor. Was a bit smokey, but with a carb adjustment it runs very smooth.

Brought the ‘94 520H, and the ‘84 Work Horse GT-1600 up to the house for a Side Shot after a little spin on each…

Here's mine with 2 pumps on it. The FEL uses the right. I kept the hoe completely separate with it's own pump even though it could have been run from just the one. Not sure what's available over there but here's a pump you might be able to compare to. https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200329712_200329712 It's the same as the one on the lower left used for the hoe. https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200329712_200329712

@Jeff-C175 yes I made that and the bigger one next to it over 30 years ago , just used it as a portable work bench , have them in the yard all the time , pile on chain for penetration , no weight is still , close to 100 lbs , 6" channel steel frame and 3/8 thick spikers , often tandem tow them , scary , picked that metal from a scrap bin , welded it on break time , also 3/8 " thick stainless angle brace bars . pillow block bearings , built them to be rebuilt , only worn out spikers over time . still have a few spares left . back in the day , pete

This reminds me of my RV shop days. Expensive motor homes had those automatic steps that extended and retracted with the entrance door. Except, they didn't always work! You had to pay attention. Either Mabel ended up on the ground as she exited or you sawed the steps off on a tree or boulder!

Verify reading with another voltmeter, preferably an analog meter. Sometimes on these horses a digital meter can be inaccurate. Don't rely on a dash mounted meter. They are often not accurate. If the reading is still high after verification then in most probability the regulator is not properly grounded or needs to be replaced.

Just happy it isn’t snow season anymore…

Had a hub fail on the main passenger car of the SL&WHN RR during the Memorial Day Parade. No issues and it kept rolling. But, fixed today with some new wheels and went dually to help with the weight…

Well, as you will have gathered we are leaving the Farm as it is closing down and moving onto the next thing, which for now is a Dairy Farm just outside of Dumfries. The job comes with a house, and to say the house is disappointing would be an understatement! Anyway, no point dwelling on the negatives, and instead focus on improving it for our stay before we make the move to France. The biggest issue for me is the complete lack of outbuildings on the property, so I will once again be embarking on a building project in order to create a garden shed, dog kennels and a new workshop for me. The remit is to spend as close to $0 on these buildings as we dont own the house and will not be here long term - however I refuse to just "make do" as only have one life and live it to the full. So for your entertainment, you guys can follow me on another building project or three Concept sketches and ideas soon, I have already got leads on potential free materials by demolishing buildings. Buckle up and get ready for the ride!!! Dans DIY season two is about to begin.....

Hello all! Been busy with new career and finally enjoying what I am doing. Decided to celebrate by complicating things by buying an Allis Chalmers C that sat in a garage for the last 22 years. Motor was stuck but after a week of soaking with ATF, acetone and rubbing alcohol it broke free. I told the wife to be it was one of the smaller versions of Allis Chalmers and she now is convinced that I need my eyes checked. After comparing it next to the D21 she still isn't impressed. However, she is showing interest in mowing with it. Maybe if I offered a porterhouse dinner after she used it once, another little tractor could follow me home! Post more toys soon. Have a great day and be safe. Help thy neighbor and be blessed!

The guy that bought my WH with a 14hp wants to add a hydraulic pump to it. It will be used to drive a small hydraulic tipper trailer. I have seen some posts were some of you guys added such a pump. Does anyone of you have any pictures on it? as well as some specs? What is better? under the frame, or use the front attach a matic? Maybe be looking into doing the same to one of my horses.

Greetings from Berwick,Pa

Chief inspector making sure the paint is good on the bottom half of the frame.

Couldn't turn LEFT. How tragic for a stock car racer to not be able to turn left.

I’m going to replace both, this way I know they are good

Worked just a little bit more on the power cart today. It's now 97% done. Got all wiring done and welded on my jack stand, all need to do now is paint the rims and once get some decals put them on and build a tailgate down the road. Ordered new belts in today so going to start working on the 314 once they come in.

DO NOT use a three jaw gear puller in the outside of the hub. If you do, most probably the hub will break. There are numerous posts on pulling the hub properly. Here are some examples:

I presume you mean the leak is frm behind the Nylon cam... If so, there are 2 O-rings behind that may be bad. Circled here as items 63 & 64 (2) The part#s are listed in the lower left corner. You MAY be able top do the O-ring/seal replacement withthout separating the pump from the tractor, but the latter makes it so much easier. Here is a pic or two to access to the O-ring & Seal

Well it’s too late to say 10w30 and ATF should never be mixed. Either would be correct by themself. If it were me, I would fill it with inexpensive 10w30 as a flush oil to get as much of the ATF out of it as possible. Run it around for a while, operate the lift cylinder a bunch etc. Then drain and refill with something like Mobile 1 10w30. You could also flush with ATF and refill with ATF. The earlier Sundstrand came with ATP. Pros and cons to each.

Here is a pic of the 2 new plastic plates procured from one of the Red Square advertisers and painted by my son with good eyes and a steady hand. He used a wide square tipped oil based Sharpie pen. Now if the rest of it turns out this good!

Fully rebuilt K321S / 14 HP Kohler, completely done from air cleaner to oil pan. Stock bore, new piston, rings, rod, gaskets, seals, balance gears removed, valves properly reground. Every single replacement part is a genuine Kohler piece, even the oil. Carb was completely cleaned and rebuilt with new gaskets, needle, seat , and brass float. Has been bench run and is ready to install. Professionally refinished using PPG catalyzed "Hot Rod Black" (no spray can resto) $800.00

@Horse NewbieSorry 520 H, you're a beautiful Horse but there's just something about your older sister....

There are lots of doner transmissions out there, my last one did not fail but had a lot of rust like yours. When you clean it up, pay close attention to the bearings. They are quite expensive and it may be the reason to go to a doner. This is a bearing that has pitting and flat spots just for an example. That's pretty rough shape might be beyond economical repair?

Looks like you are close enough to attend the WHCC show in Arendtsville later this month.

Where exactly are you measuring this voltage? What instrument are you using to measure it? It's not highly likely that a 3 A charging circuit could push a 6 month old battery that high, so your measurement is suspect.

I'll speculate that second piece is also part of a bearing cage. In its center length it looks like a bearing ball path, and it is about the same width. I think it has just been bent up by the differential gears.

1985 has the 3 amp unregulated but rectified charging system. Designed to not overcharge a battery but it does happen. Is the battery old and tired? If it does not want to take a charge the voltage can go high. The charge current is rectified by a single diode. One can add diodes in series to reduce the voltage by about .6 volt per diode if no other cause is found.

That piece we are looking at in the photo below I believe is the ball bearing cage from the axle bearing. First off, its the right size to be a bearing cage. Its small. The two things at the sides that look like holes are the spot welds that kept it together. So this is my theory. I believe it to be a bearing cage. I believe its the axle bearing right beside the diif. 1533 bearing. Look at the attached photo. - There are so few of those roller bearings in the tranny. -I dont think the bearing like that in the pump could pass large pieces into the bottom of the diff case. -The pump and motor work great. No noise. Plenty of power. If a massive failure like this happened in the pump or motor, I dont think It would have much pressure at all. So this is my theory. This gives me hope that its savable. If it was from the pump or somewhere key were serious damage is involved, I wouldnt take it apart, I would just search for a used one. Does Steve or anyone agree with my theory? Cheers -

It’s pretty amazing what a ‘63 and ‘69 are still capable of! The surrounding weed growth is from 2 years of no garden plot. I dragged it a bit with the cultivator, plowed, disced, cultivated, then tilled. Probably could cultivate once more before sticking the ‘maters in!

The 84” is working swimmingly!

Wherever you mount it, just make sure it has a good ground.

Getting that all clean for the Big Show, Craig? I'm sure you'll be bringing it, right?

PM me your phone number so I'll know when you are at home.

Where about's near Dumfries, Dan. As you know I'm often over that way up Locharbriggs.

Shifting gears from the new tiller tractor, I need to make this start, roll and drive. I welded a 3/4x3/16 bar onto the bottom belt guard tabs with some downward flare on each end. I bolted a tab onto the top and it stopped the belt enough with the parking brake set to fire it up! Woo hoo, big issue fixed! I’d like to say I’ll get the belt guard fabricated completely before the big show, but we’ll see.

I would open it up, those metal parts gave you fair warning that something big is going to happen.

Big accomplishment! It lifts!

Nope. Probably a good idea…given my past adventures… 03F1484B-04A3-41BB-ABB7-4AB785FD5BBC.MOV For the record, I now have a much improved hitch system with redundancy built in…

I’m informed that on occasion I function as a bug fogger whilst on my Wheel Horse or not, depending on what I had for dinner…

Nicer sound now???😎

Yikes Madge. .. on my shop list too.... my hood sets crooked and neither me nor Pullhosen can figure out why. PO at some time set her up for crank start and he is the only hero that started it on crank. Front rope start is a home made affair too but started her up after the winter nap on two pulls. Supposedly the hood went thru resto at a shop that specialized in Corvette fiber repair.