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New member here, my father got me into wheel horses as a kid, even tho I had a cub cadet growing up. He rebuilt a 78 c141 when I was young, and it was his pride and joy. We went to tractor pulls and shows annually with both our tractors. He sold it once he moved to Florida, and he’s regretted it every day. It’s had many owners and seemed to have been abandoned for a while outdoors and it’s not in greatest shape. She Still runs! I have recently acquired this tractor, the same one my father resorted. I don’t know much about engines and stuff, but I want to learn and give this girl her second rebuild! I don’t have the funds to go as far in as my dad did back in the 90’s but I want to spruce her up. From quick searches, it seems they came with a k321as motor, but my dad had custom emblems made when he redid it, and the engine says 12HP on it? i can get better pics tomorrow, however I’d like to bring back the shine this tractor once had and eventually seek a frame of my own complete rebuild, my way! This one’s for the old man and though we have different style, but he has great taste. Any advice or potential parts for sale that I may need would highly appreciated! Thank you so much in advance! (PICS: 1 new picture, 2 old)

The first photo is me picking up my grandfathers old GT-14’s and the 2nd photo is them back in my garage Thanks to everyone!!! My great grandfather and grandfathers old wheel horses are officially home!!!

Like many of the prior years we went to the Jacktown Show on Sunday. It’s a place we really enjoy and as far as old tools go it has one of the best flea markets around. I spend hours rummaging through crates of stuff and talking to many of the vendors which I have known through the years. I also like to observe people going through stuff and watch their reactions as they find stuff that puzzles them as to their purpose. Sadly flea markets such as this one are eye openers to the state of society today. These flea markets are both cemeteries of long gone trades and arts and at the same time museums of the same. A vast majority of people going through them looking for bargains have no idea what most of these items are. Sadly the same is true for some vendors. Our young people today lack in the very minimum,the knowledge and ability of what is possible to do with their hands . A couple of hours spent going through one of these places with someone who has a considerable knowledge of these tools would substantially enlighten them ,perhaps sparking a lifelong interest. I noticed that the ones rummaging through these places are getting increasingly older and scarce. So are the vendors. I believe that in the near future many of these items will cease to be available and cease to exist perhaps dumped or taken to the scrap pile. Another indication of it is the noticeable absence of vendors of this type of stuff and the increase of vendors with shiny new useless mostly Chinese stuff. Unfortunately we have a habit of neglecting and forgetting the old things and the old ways, always dazzled by the new and the modern not realizing that more often than not they are cheap imitations of the real stuff we are throwing away.

Sorry to hear about your loss Ed. Good words” Be kind…. Life is short”. We should all remember those words every day. It would make us slow down and be more compassionate and understanding of others. Don’t leave for another day appreciating someone or telling them how important they may be to our lives. You may not have that opportunity again and you will always regret not having done so. On the other side of it apply it also to our selves. You will not be remembered for how much money you may have had or stuff you accumulated but rather by your actions towards others and what you did to better their lives. Words of wisdom to live by.

Thought I would share my latest project. Just finished restoring this RM-323. I've worked on a lot of mowers over the years but have never seen anything like this. If any of you are not familiar with this deck as you can see the blades are gear driven and turn in opposite directions also the curved pieces on the sides come off and are mounted upside down on top of the deck. The front moves up and down you can move it up if the grass is tall and heavy. If anyone has one that has the front guard I would like to see a picture as someone along the way made the one that I have . The wheel is off my 854.

Trying to utilize all space available but not having to remove a tool in order to get to another. Added two additional shelves for planes. Not sure which planes will reside on top one yet. These are hinged so they can be lifted for cleaning or access any dropped item on bottom of chest. Not really needed but added “custom” latches for lids.

Thanks so much for the responses! It means so much that this thing is with me. Since it is running, it will be getting a tune up asap. This will be a family project and i will keep anyone interested updated on the progress! I will be taking the motor apart to see if I can get any information on the motor, I'm sure I'll have plenty of questions for you guys! I would love to build the trailer my pop's made to match it. him driving me and all my friends around the neighborhood, and Halloween were staples in my childhood I'd like to pass down to my niece and nephew!

I have certainly enjoyed looking at the trucks featured. Here is my daily driver. It's a 1992 GMC, K2500. I still do a few house repairs and carry my tools in it. I am the second owner. It's a original paint, rust free truck with 220,000 miles. Every couple of years I spray the inside of the fenders and the underbody with penetrol. It's a linseed oil base product that is used in oil based paint to help level out brush marks. I read several years ago that it was also used to help prevent rust. I just spray it on with a pump-up sprayer. Like others have mentioned, I spend about as much time washing what can't be seen as much as the exterior. Behind the truck is a 1983 Holiday Rambler, Alumalite camper. I rebuilt it a little over 3 years ago. I tell folks, "It's an almost 40 year old camper being pulled by a 30 year old truck driven by a 70 year old man."

@Stormin you're a brave man with those temps. Our 'cold-frogland' (kouwe-kikkerlandje) has seen 35°C/95°F today. All I could do was work in my shed/garage/barn-thingy because outside was way too hot for my liking. Did'nt feel like grinding and welding today so I finally installed and plumbed a small wash basin so I can scrub my dirty paws in the shed instead of in the house. My gf (and myself) is pleased with the outcome. That's a win in my book..

Finally I’m starting to get somewhere. Just got the hood, footrests, and belt guard on tonight. It’s starting to come together. Hopefully this weekend it will be done. After that I will be getting another tractor to redo. Sorry if I offend some people, but a Farmall 300. I’ll be doing it for ffa and hopefully farm show. Thanks for the support everyone it has been a fun project I will have another picture up soon

After letting paint set up for a few days I got it back together today and did some wet sanding and buffing. Getting there…

Well @stevasaurus I rotated the diff gear and snaked that housing over it 4 times with no success. Then just like you said . I flipped the gear and snaked that housing over and Boom Shaka a Laka it was like there was never a problem It fit with the tight clearance those things have and rotated nicely. What was different about it that way I can't tell you, but i was ready to button it up. So that's what I did. Here it is all together and dressed out. Rotates smoothly and shifts to all gears. Thanks for every ones suggestions. @Racinbob Another 5010 3 piece transmission lives on Just for comfort before painting and tractor assembly, I'll run it with my electric motor setup to put a little time on it

@Snoopy11 thats right , will not let you sleep till there is lucas xtra hd grease in that joint , or might have to talk turkey to that turkey , keep it greasy , pete

I probably have a few sitting on my shelf on my "Wall of Shame" I can take one off and stick it in an envelope.

Sad story. Sorry for your loss. I think these kind of things happen everyday….just really hits home when it’s someone you know.

Holy cow Ed, that’s terrible. I’m sorry for your loss. 😢

Back home again, collecting garages and other materials for the property improvements. Have acquired this 5m x 4m concrete garage to be relocated to the property, it's immaculate and the price was right Can't pick it up until next month, but drove down to Maryport last night for a look and to measure up for the base. Will be digging out for the concrete work this week, and should get it all up and running by the end of August. That means all the wheelhorses can come home!! Have also been looking for a free conservatory to turn into a porch, and about 30m² of paving bricks (free of course) to get the back area sorted out. Progress slow while gathering materials, but will post pics as we progress.

I hear ya, if I could start all over with the tractor and sickle bar and plow, I probably would have went the patina route. But might as well keep going and just do it all. I had some tires on old 4 lug rims laying around out back from another trailer I own. They aren’t perfect, but they are surprisingly the same size as the bad ones. So I bought new tubes, cleaned up the rims, and swapped tires onto them. Then I primered everything.

Took the carb out of the GUNK solvent and washed it down with dish detergent and rinsed… blowed it dry and shot some carb cleaner everywhere I could find a hole… had to make some mounting gaskets…

Well, if the turkey likes it, it's gotta be ok.

Hitch update. Did a little cleaning up on the wiring and new spark plug. New fuel lines and filter and bam, runs like a dream. All gears were ran in both hi and low and zero issues. I’m tickled pink! IMG_6038.MOV IMG_6039.MOV

If it is isn't popping off on starter fluid and you have spark then you either have flooded it possibly or have a compression issue. Just curious how did you verify you have spark and is this the single kohler or twin onan? If you think it may be flooded you can remove spark plug or plugs and turn the engine over with starter for several seconds and clear it out some.

Sorry, Ed, to hear about your friend. We took my grand daughter to the ortho doctor today for a broken ankle, and while in the waiting room, there were at least 20 patients who came through with new casts, crutches, or wheelchairs from new injuries. One of the patients just found out he will have to have surgery for a badly broke ankle and leg. Must have been a busy weekend at ERs and Urgent Care. Reminded me that at my age, I have to be more careful. Have been up on a tall ladder a few times recently, but don't tell my wife. Jim

Terrible to hear. Agreed to live life and don’t take a single day for granted.

"Fluent jiberish"... I'm keeping that one!

Don, imho, you would be better off making it out of 1/4" so you could still clip the pin. The hole needs to be more precise than I could make with a die grinder. The holes and pin support the tractor, the clip retains the pin, the strap and bolt in the back are just to keep the pin from rotating ( so the axle rotates on pin vs pin rotaing in frame wearing the holes oblong). Sorry that's so long, I speak fluent jiberish so it makes sense to me, your mileage may vary...

@Jeff-C175 that worked! In the previous post I used the link symbol in the editor and pasted the YT link URL there.. now I just pasted the link in the text editor field and it embedded it instantly just like @Pullstart said

I was only out there at intervals. 10 minutes out, then 10 minutes in my nice cool workshop. Repeated several times.

when first starting on a throttle cable related issue , cable is rusty , never lubricated with correct lubricant , linkage / levers have no lubrication , until you add a light spring to pull back on its intended motion , it will not work like this . is cable mounted ina binding spot ? like forced in there ? should be very smooth / easy on its own . thay spring pull on return , is the answer, also typically tweek / improve related mount points , regularly check action , gain / loss. super lube oil is the stuff, made for it . that very light big loop spring that I have on my throttle plates ,is just delicate enough to enhance plate closure , for instant starts . yet at start is quickly moved to open throttle , think that spring came from a ceiling bucket light tension spot , just the help a cold engine needs for quick starts . lots of hours and starts , the combo works , pete

@Jessro81 https://www.amazon.com/Super-Lube-12004-Lubricant-Translucent/dp/B00N77RY8O/ref=asc_df_B00N77RY8O?tag=bingshoppinga-. mite find this at local H/W store , or on line . made for that application , also lubricate related linkage / levers , for smooth function. also add springs to the pulling close end of cable , note size and location. have these on all my throttle / choke levers , small spring to pull back the throttle , choke also . with a lubricated cable , it works seamlessly , very easy . ever try to PUSH A CABLE ? as you attempt to get it set up , notice the spring help , very smooth /easy , pete n ,

Went for my fence posts this morning. After lunch ripped out the first section of old fencing. Can't take to much down as a certain pooch would escape. To put the first section of new fence in, it is being fastened to the drive gateposts with right angle brackets. Sounds simple eh! Yes. Problem working on my own. Trying to mark out, drill and fix the brackets, fighting the vegetation and not to mention the heat. 31C = 88F and climbing. Who says England is a cold and wet country? It's mounted now and that's it till I can get some brackets to fasten panels to posts.

I like to remove the cable when it gets sticky, and hang it vertically. Dribble in some Marvel Mystery Oil down the wire into the sheath - let it migrate thru - takes several hours - and it smells like NECCO Wafers!! Bill

Engine block back from my favorite engine builder/ machine shop. He bored the cylinder .020" over and did a valve job. So, I got the block scrubbed up with soapy hot water, then started the reassembly with OEM Kohler parts. New std. connecting rod, .020"+ piston/rings, governor gear, crank bearings. And a new Kohler OEM ignition coil since the mice ruined the old one. I'm tossing the balance gears in trash.

You are correct sir they were made with vehicle parts too a Ford 4 cylinder sm465 transmission and a Dana 60 rear end with Ford bolt pattern (can't remember the size)

Great show. It was fantastic to meet some of you in person.

Cleaned the buildup out of the old mosquito fogger. It was running a little hot. Flywheel put up one hell of a fight coming off.

I've been looking at ultrasonic cleaners. I think it's something I would get a fair amount of use out of, other than carbs. Berrymans has been my go to for cleaning carbs, but I can't recall doing any with plastic parts.

I made up some 3/8” plate stock adapters for the axle bracket / sheet metal mount tonight…

I’m going straight into putting a real hitch on it. I think I’m going with some wide “mild” AGs on the back and tri-ribs on front. I’d like to get ahold of a set of wheel weights for the 8” fronts and also fill them.

Or better yet ethanol free, I know it is very dear these days but so are carbs and fuel parts. Bob

This is where the 8 speed has the advantage over a 4. Twice as many pinion gears. Hopefully the new one will be better.

You may wish to raise up the front of the tractor by the frame and remove the pivot pin. Reproduction pins are available, as well as good used. IF the cast iron axle bore is wallowed out, it can be machined and sleeved for press in bronze bushings. IF the back boss is chewed up, it too can be machined down a bit and thin steel washers added to take up the play - I have done a few, and the spindle bores that way, machining the lower bosses down to add thrust washers. Bill

The link is there but not the embedded stuff... I had this happen a while back myself and I had to change some setting but I can't remember where that was! Let me see if I can find it again... OK, I think I figured it out... if you paste as a LINK instead of PLAIN TEXT, the forum software seems to not parse and embed the YT video but rather posts a clickable link instead. So if your phone default is to past a LINK rather than PLAIN TEXT, that's what you will get... The example above is in the EDGE browser by the way.

No worries. I respond to lots of different stuff.....

Looks like it, Ed. If you look at the photo's you can make out the joins through the rendering. Pre-fabricated. My bungalow is built the same way. Nearly 60yrs old and as good as the day it was built. Better than some of the stuff they are throwing up these days. Company call Kencast produced them. Don't know if they are still on the go.

As long as I'm still awake... This is the 10th anniversary of the "What Are You Listening To?" thread. I've had a great deal of fun checking the new posts every day and listening to some truly great music, a lot of which I never would have been exposed to. And I know I'm not the only one who's enjoyed it. Thanks @TJ for getting this great thread started!

And a video to bring us up to speed.