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I saw this light first thing this morning, so I took a pick. Cameras do not do it justice. I hope you enjoy it.

Took the $25 project c-100 out for a spin in the woods today! Still some things to work out but all in all seeing a junk pile rig move again is cool! Currently have on the skinny 6-12 tires as I haven't got tubes for the 23x10.5-12 AG tires. those will be coming soon hopefully!

This isn’t uncommon. Kohler didn’t stop the production line if they ran out of k241 blocks. They simply used the k301 block and bored it to the 10 hp spec. The only true way to know is to remove the head and measure your bore. K301 3.375 K241 3.251

Bronco 14 cyl leak fix.. I also have a Bronco 14...leaked. He is my fix...a few years ago.

Not Wheel Horse, but it is collectable. Picked up this Horrocks-Ibbotson Lucky Strike 9' bamboo fly rod. It has an extra top section, hand fitted wood holder and cloth bag.

Got a phone call yesterday from my friend whos is in the scrap metal business and lets me know when he gets a WH in , this will be the 3d save from the scrap pile, I just finished up the last one 2 days ago witch is a Auto 16 ,and what do you know this one was Another Auto 16 ,he told me the guy who dropped it off used it for parts for his Sears tractor restore, So no engine , or electrics ,also no belt guard , gave it a bath today so I could give it a good look over , Did a test on the hydro and its fine other then the brake pawl is wiped out but I have a good 90-1140 trans axle already to swap, As far as engine replacement I have a bunch to choose from ,most are Briggs V twins , I decided to do a re power with a Briggs V twin ,I test ran the engine today on my bench so she is a good runner , and I began the test fit in the frame witch seems to fit very well alignment is not a issue the engine will have to live1 inch further then the stock kohler if I want to retain the fuel tank and battery location , it fits well and I do not see any hood alterations needed , I will beef up the frame if needed I will have question for the repower guys and or puller guys , I did a little research on this Briggs apparently this engine is designated for Aircraft a few ultralight company's used this engine. it is a 1 liter, 993 cc 36hp it weighs only 3 lbs more then the stock Kohler , right now my biggest issue will be finding a pully. it is a 1 1/8 just as the kohler but it is a tapered type shaft .not straig like the Kohler that was in this WH .

Probably that Steve. I tend to slam car doors on the rods I use.....If I don't drive off with them laying on the roof that is.

Got the felt roof on - not my preference, but it's watertight, even if not very pretty. Loaded with stuff, so that's cleaned the yard up and it looks like we care. Still have to make some trim for the roof front and sides to make it look nicer. Monkey catching a break on the wheel barrow is one of the dogs toys.

Great find! This one has been in the family for many years, apparently belonged to my great-grandfather. My oldest daughter (who is a mechanic) will be inheriting it from me. I think it's from somewhere between 1900-1920.

Well guys it's been over a year since I built a new custom tractor. I'm thinking a slammed on the ground early round hood. AKA project rug rat. Time to gather parts now. Good stuff to come, enjoy!

@8ntruck absolutely correct...it's all about greed and $$$. Don't play the game and buy Garden Tractors...I don't think I can get into a Corvette at this stage in my life. I can still get onto my 702.

Common blocks cast with different numbers used interchangeably. Sounds like a common production solution - use whatever you got that will meet specs to fill up the truck waiting at the shipping dock. I was at a car show looking at the concourse entries. These are the cars restored right down to the chalk and grease pencil marks used at the factory. Nearby, a couple of guys were discussing if the date code and marking color on the windshield washer hoses was correct on one of the cars. The guy I was with kind of chuckled and said to me that in 1968 on something like washer hose, the assembly plant would have used whatever was laying around to get the car completed. Didn't matter that the car happened to be only one of 27 like it that were ever built - it was just another car they had to put together that day.

Last few touches before I toss it off the deep end of the pool and back to work... Yes I have taken the bolt out before, the hole is egged out really bad so a new bolt wouldnt help. It just matches the other busted bits that are farmer welded back together. It'll hold. This is a real tragedy. my original issue wheelhorse front tires are starting to come apart. After only 55 years. I want my money back.

I used to have a kitty litter bucket full of old oil. I’ve taken a few items that size and just tossed ‘em in for a month or so with pretty spectacular results!

The head light lens will cost you more then the tractor.

The rod on the left side from the pedal is adjustable to suit the height of the operator. It is not a clutch adjustment. Just positions the pedal location.

Lead paint - don't lick it!!!

Do not allow any battery voltage to get into the ignition wire. That would release the magic smoke in the ignition coil.

Picked this beast up this afternoon. Any info would be appreciated.

Coupling the extend/retract hoses together is ok and protects the system from contamination. A couple of quick activations of the control will purge any air that got in there. Of course, be sure there is no pressure in the system before unhooking any hose! Plugging them securely is also ok, but if you absent-mindedly activate that control, you'll hear the screech of the pressure relief valve since nothin' will be movin'.

I happened to see this jewel sitting out by the road...Surprise, surprise! I stopped and had a look see and chatted with the owner for a bit and doing my very best not to let him know I had only been looking for an original condition 78-79 C-161 hydro with the hydraulic lift and sleeve hitch for 10 years or more. I thanked the the gentleman for his time and said I would think it ovr, took his phone number and continued to head home. I jumped onto east 101, a 4-lane limited access highway in Manchester NH and quickly accelerated to 75+ to keep from getting mowed over by traffic and I noticed these strange lights gaining on me fast in the rear view (My other half doesn't believe me). When I looked again this little yard tractor was about 5 feet from my rear bumper with a bright blue flame shooting out of the red-hot muffler glowing in the front grill, I sped up to 85+ and it hung with me for the entire one-hour drive home. When I parked in my driveway, the beast pulled up to my side door and began revving its power plant and crackling loudly. It acted hungry, so being the humanitarian type, I fed it some high-octane food and she settled down beside the storage (hoarding) building and went to sleep. I decided to take it nder my wing and get 'er back on solid footing with some counseling, a warm bed and made a doctors appointment for the following day to have it checked over. No one believes this mysterious encounter, but it happened, and I have the a picture or two for evidence! The doctor gave it a good checkup and gave me a couple of scripts and let him know the following week on her condition. Doc said it was in great shape internally but needed a good bat and maybe some skin cream. The Machine, named "tag-a-long" runs as new and the only issue is a rear axle seal weeping and tired engine mounts. Not sure if I feel like giving it some skin cream yet, would you? Or should I leave it in its current clothes? It has been stored inside a garage since new and everything is well greased and lubed. It also came with a decent 42" RD mower that is fairly solid. So, without further convincing, here are the picture s that I entered into evidence. wh2-Edit-Edit.tif

In addition to what @adsm08 said, an alcohol engine should have a much higher compression ratio to take advantage of the higher octane. While modern engines have controls to adjust for the alcohol, a Wheel Horse will perform poorly, if at all, and waste a considerable amount of fuel. Corn squeeins’ belong in your adult beverages, not in your gas tank.

Just the same thing as attaching a photo to any post. Click on choose files... and it will take you to your photo files on the computer.

okay I think we have a win here. Made another tab to fit over the welded one and have it angled forward more and it seems to have done the trick. It stops the spinning and I don't have any more clunking noises either. Tightening the nut seemed to lock it in fine against the original one. It didn't seem to want to move at all so I don't think welding it in is warranted at this point. Also figured out that rod from the clutch pedal adjust the tension on the belt when it's driving. So making it tighter might take up some slack as the belt wears and stretches a little over time. It has nothing to do with the down pressure on the belt when clutch pedal is pressed down. The exact opposite actually. Hope that maybe helps someone. But this one looks like we have a fix. I'll update if something changes or a weld is needed after all. thanks for the help!

Thanks @richmondred01! This is not a performance oriented build, just a cruiser and light duty worker. I’ll let it remain a mystery for now!

It’s amazing what some soak time and a wire wheel can accomplish!

Nope, wont hurt a thing... might even make it breathe easier.

Looks like a Farmall Cub or Allis B muffler. Both of these tractors were 4 cylinder engines. That muffler should not effect HP in any way. Even if installed on a 16hp engine.

Loaders & Backhoes for Ariens Tractors were Made By Brantly and Kwik-way & Johnson. The Factory Option shown Is the 34-inch frame Mounted Tiller. There was also a 48-inch Cat 0 3point Mounted Tiller available as well Basically, Sperry-New Holland sold its Lawn & Garden tractor Line to Ariens and that Became the Ariens Garden tractor Line. Ariens Basically updated the Tractor for a Number of Years Until a Slight Redesign with the Grand Sierra Before they Dropped there Garden Tractor Line in 2003

Have you read the owner manual for your tractor and checked the gap between the belt and the belt guard? Page 16 of this manual provides very specific instructions for the guard. Your tractor is NOT equipped with a single brake/clutch pedal so disregard any prior reference to that. If the belt you have is a Kevlar or fabric 5L-820 / B-69 it should be fine for your application. I have been using the Tractor Supply Kevlar belts with good results.

Funny, I just found a Parker at a flea market last week. had to check, it's a #2 but still plenty sturdy! I'd like to say you just can't kill these old vises, but I've broken 2 so far. One was my Dad's old Athol vise The other was an old Columbian branded vise The one I have on my bench now is massive vintage Craftsman, but I'll always grab one for a spare if the $$$ is good!

Un-10 yr-old it and you should be fine. The key switch needs to ground the ignition magneto to shut down spark. Looks like they were jumping the safety switches to over ride them

This is a THRUST bearing. The two THRUST WASHERS are...in fact...VERY hard; hence the name THRUST. Regular hardware store washers will soon fail, taking out the thrust bearing too as they are just too soft. Secondly, these thrust washers are MACHINE ground for precision.

You can only make the oil so thick so that's no longer the fix!

Time to do a little refresher…

Exercised Morgan today by chopping down the weed seed stalks in the neighbor's lot next door. Picked up a new drive belt for Clyde and a PTO bearing for him too. His replacement PTO bell is due on Thursday and some other PTO parts next week. Got some mid hitch replacement parts painted for him, too. Yes @peter lena, I will carefully dig out the seals in that new bearing and re grease with some Lucas red n tacky or high temp before putting it into service. After putting the tractor away, I took some target practice with my Daisy model 25 - a Daisy at 25 feet is supposed to be about the same as a 22 at 25 yards as far as target shooting goes.

Those washers are probably harder than a regular flat washer. They are flatter, too. Probably available through McMaster Carr.

We finally got a video put together, of the cruising, parades, show, etc. enjoy!

Like your story. I bought a C-145 years ago from a friend. When he bought it he loaded it up on his trailer and drove the 60 miles home. When he got out of the truck the tractor was running! ( He forgot to turn it off! )

Looking at this later today. I was thinking of using it as an engine donor but it's quite a beast. Does not run yet. Starter is stuck "out" with a greasy dirty Bendix gear visible. Could be starter, could be something further down the line holding the engine from moving. Anything to look for specifically? Are they known as decent rigs? If it runs and drives should I use it as a whole or part it out?

Well " Forsaken " is running and driving. Hard to believe but it is. Crazy the engine runs as smooth as it does. This tractor was left in the woods for 20 plus years. I dragged it home for yard art and now it's back in service again. It's not finished yet but the hard stuff is done. It had to be all rewired. Also I had to put a solenoid on it as the old key switch was shot. So that's the wiring and stuff you see on the side. We also put those head lights on it to fill some holes in the hood. Is it perfect ??? Heck no. Do I have more in it then what it's worth ??? Heck yeah, but it is back from the dead. Had to change the tires and wheels as the rims were rotted away. New key switch. Had to add solenoid. Swapped out starter. All new wiring. New carburetor. New choke and throttle cables. New plug. New fuel lines, pitcock, shut off valve, fuel filter. Cleaned the tank. New air filter. New muffler. Replaced all fluids. Washed off most of the dirt and moss and weeds. Pinstripe and added flames to the tins. Added head lights. I want to look into replacing the spring on lift lever as it won't lock in place. Drive pulley is pretty squeaky. Replaced the seat. Freed up the steering as it was seized up.. It will get there.

Ya think a liberal coating of Lucas Red n Tacky would bring it back to life Pete?

I have a 312-8 that runs and drives great the deck is at the welding shop getting the hole in the deck repaired. I purchased the 312-8 for $100. Bronco 14 runs and mows great but the lift cylinder wiper seal leaks is there a way to replace the wiper seal? The hydro cylinder does not have the snap ring to take the cylinder apart at the end. Thanks in advance for the help

You shouldn't need to cut the weld. What you need is the arm to move a little more forward and that will accomplish the belt stop. Some tractors allow for that tab to adjust but apparently yours doesn't. If that's a single pedal tractor, then loosen the nut at the brake band. That will allow the arm to move farther forward and therefore that tab should touch the belt. If the pedal moves too far forward after doing that you can adjust the pedal back with the rod that attaches to the pedal.

And the guy that invented the word " lisp " was a masochist.

That might be a cheaper fix than taking the cylinder to a hydraulic shop turning down the weld and rebuilding the internals and welding back together? Thanks for the fast reply!!

Probably should get 2 sets other side may not be much better off.

They jumped all the safety switches , there isn’t even a seat weight switch present. I will prob try to install one.

American ingenuity at its best! Excellent!