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As some of you know last year at this time I had a heart attack on October 26th 2021 and on November 1 2021 I had surgery. All they could do is put a stint in 1 artery because of my lungs.i did flat line twice. After 5 weeks in intensive care I got to go to therapy. My muscles deteriorated so much that I lost 40 lbs . We'll because of all the x-rays and ct scans they found a aneurysm in my abdomen that was very large . So I had to have surgery on that and a abdominal stent was installed . Because my lungs are a problem I can't be sedated so they did a spinal block. And I'm on oxygen 24/7 so I'm not able to work on my tractors any more and I sold my beloved c160's. I thank GOD for saving my life twice and all my wheelhouse friends for the prayers I received. Life isn't the same when your limited but I still go to Church I'm a trustee and a Minister at my Church. I'm not on the site that often but I always said . THIS IS THE BEST WHEEL HORSE SITE IN THE WORLD. And the people that run it and all the members are great friends. Thanks to all my friends

Went to go buy a panzer and ended up coming home with a Barn find RJ58!

With the snow cab on my 414-8, the interior is very dark especially at night or early morning. I mounted two LED license plate lights underneath the seat, attached to the seat frame, and wired to the headlight switch. Gives great interior lighting!

I added a johnson model 14 loader to my C-195

I painted one side of Alex’s plow today when I was supposed to be doing a project at work. Conveniently both happen to be in the same garage.

With sound

Solid and reliable still working at 78 yrs old

Nice Score!! Judging by how the back tires are installed. The last owner must have been using it as a competition puller on asphalt.

Details to follow…. I’m worried he isn’t big enough!

After learning about Red Square at the big show, I joined in 2010. Honestly thinking it wouldn’t amount to much however I was totally wrong. I don’t do any social media other than this site, my wife calls it my Wheel Horse Facebook! I’ve met several nice and super knowledgeable people here. I remember back in the 80’s thinking “I wonder if anyone else loves these tractors as much as me?” Well, as it turns out yes! So many “Salt of the earth” kind of people here. I plan on sticking around here for a long time, thank you to the administration and moderators for keeping this site perfectly the way it is! God Bless ❤️

All: First a tip of the Wheel Horse Cap to our resident Grease Guru, @peter lena, aka Slippery Pete for suggesting this chute upgrade - it works. I have my faithful 1976 Ariens 10000 series 24" Sno Thro with the manual crank to rotate the discharge chute. I removed the chute, cleaned up the metal mating surfaces and cut a 6" or so diameter glide washer out of a 1/16" thick UHMW plastic sheet, about 7/16" wide. This glide lives on top of the tub and the chute sits on it. Had to make some aluminum small diameter spacers, also 1/16" thick to lower the 3 retainer plates. Sorry, no pictures, but you get the idea. Lubed up the metal guide tube that centers the chute with silicone spray - no more chunchy jerky motion to rotate the chute - works slicker than jelly on a gold tooth !! Bill

Thank you Ed, and for your encouraging words! Most everyone here today was all high fives. For my first ever successful hunt outside my own property, I’m thrilled!

Nice! Low enough to be out of reflection area for the side panels. Not too bright to be blinding on the dash.

i.e., I don't do this: Don

I took this little buck opening day in CT. Firearms season this year. The version is what I'm after, this one will be very good. I've yet to get out in my home state of MA. That's about to change in the next week or so. The archery season has one week left in MA. And that has always been my favorite season, I have to use a cross bow these days and I just don't like that but the version is what I'm after. I spent the night after taking this guy in the ER with a kidney stone, now that that has passed I'm resting up some so I can get back after them.

Farmall Cub Lo Boy would be my guess.

Even has the original belt guard. Well done! Looks like the brakes don't work too well...

Paul, I thought you were talking about me until I saw the picture of the Farmall "M".

If'n youze iz gwinne dewit, dewit raht !

YYYYYYYOOOOOOUUUUUUCCCCCHHHHH!!!!! That's a touchy little booger, ain't it? That is one downside to the 718-Z... it is darn touchy. The Z355E is much... "calmer" But, I tell ya' ...the 718-Z is more fun that a go-cart... Don

It's funny that you mention that... My L-157 wasn't the first manual transmission that I ever drove. BUT... when I was first beginning to work on it... I put a donor Massimo engine (that I still have) on it, put a belt on it, stuck it in gear (not knowing that I stuck it in third gear... I wasn't familiar with the unidrive and the gear selection sticker was rusted away). At the time, it was a complete rusty mess with... literally no hood, no seat, and the tires on it were some that I had laying around from the old golf cart (the one that I used to make a trailer out of). Well anyway, after sticking it in gear, I dropped the clutch. Off the tractor went, and off I went... off the back of the tractor, that is. Luckily nothing got hurt ('cept for my pride)... and I caught the tractor as it was motoring out on the lawn... @Achto... you'll probably get a good laugh out of that... Luckily, no one saw it happen... but I drove it around with no seat, a complete rusty mess for a good many weeks before I started restoring it... so you know the female lady women around the funny farm had to laugh at me for that... Don

Mr. Pierce is quite the gentleman. He is going to place me where I can take a doe as well! @WHX?? had asked if this is guided. He has 30+ spots to place 10 people on a week long hunt without too much pressure on the deer. He has you drive (follow him) to the spots and shows you how to get into the blind. Nobody is in the blind with you. He realizes that I intend to use the meat more than the trophy and is going to allow me to continue!

Too bad there's no sound to go with this! Looks like me the first time I tried to drive a stick.

I did, but I got excited. This is my 8th deer ever and I’m honored to be taking him home It’s about 4 degrees with the windchill. I’m in the lodge, kickin’ back, watching Buckmasters on the Outdoor Channel, enjoying a coffee with some Sugarlands Sip Shine. Life is good!

Here are some examples of what can be expected here in Shelby County, MO!

Does that mean I shouldn’t be doing wheelies with my John Deere?

Excellent post. Thank you Richard.

The true beauty of owning a Wheel Horse is that they didn't use proprietary parts that can only be bought through the dealer and when they stop supporting those parts you are left out in the cold. Most bearings, seals and other mechanical parts are standard off the shelf parts that are available through multiple Industrial Supply outlets like Granger, McMaster-Carr or your local NAPA store. Lincoln at A-Z has lots of good used parts as well as some new replacement parts https://www.a-ztractor.com/. Also Lowell has manufactured many of the replacement parts that Toro no longer supports https://wheelhorsepartsandmore.com/.

Nice find, has a bit of body work needed but it is all there. Wonder what the two small lifting eyes were for?

Doesn't the tank under the seat rule out a C-120? C-121 or C141 ?

I used Graphite wheel paint by Dupli Color on the 312;

Parts to think about... Normal wear and tear (these parts are still pretty easy to come by but might be just as bad or worse on a parts tractor!): Steering gears' wear that eventually cannot be adjusted out. Steering blocks can break Tie rods Heavy usage (not easily spotted without disassembly so...): Front axle/spindles (wallow out) -- can also drill out and insert bushings to the axle bores and thrust bearings for load support PTO (clutch face and bearings) Mower decks: Spindle bearings and, if not looked after, deck shell and spindle housings (cracks/rust/corrosion) Deck gauge wheels and anti-scalp rollers

'das bright.... Don

Snoopified... and added some extra lights... (I realized that I couldn't see the sides of the mowing deck when I run the machine in the dark)... Don

@Evguy swung by and dropped off Z. Unfortunately, as much as I wanted to... I didn't get to really meet you, Jerry... (personal reasons which you and a few other members on the forum are aware of). Maybe some time in the future we can get together... maybe even give me a call some time! Anyway... I'm not sure if you hurt that front tire or not, Jerry when you unloaded it. It didn't hold air the first time I pumped it up... seems to be holding now though... I found a large crack in the right fuel tank which I repaired... was weeping a bit of fuel. Sprayed the machine down with some WD40... which made it look a million times better... Don

Todays progress on the plow while I was at work. Looks pretty decent to me. Minus the pitting. Brought Alex down to check it out and get his approval and he’s very happy.

Did that today, walked into the shop and smelled gas. The fuel hose on one of my was weeping a few drops of gas. Usually I would have just done the replacement in the shop and covered the spill with oil dry but today I moved it outside (in spite of freezing temperatures) and did the job out there. Washed the gas off the floor with purple power and washed the area where the gas had dripped on the axle before bring it back inside.

Yes.. buuut it's too late now.. After a six hour drive the Wisconsin is at it's new home. Bit of backstory on the engine. I bought the engine from a man who inherited it from his uncle Piet (pronounced Pete). Sadly his uncle Piet passed away last march after being diagnosed with lungcancer the christmas before. He was an avid collector of all things rusty and 'full of potential' lets say. The village where Piet's family lives is called Panningen and is home to europe's biggest classic/oldtimer tractor meeting/fleamarket/swap or whatever you want to call it. They said it is a must-see. I've been wanting to go for years but never made the time to go. Guess I'll have to write it down in the agenda for next year and make the trip. The engine was one of his diamonds in the rough. The family did not know where the Wisconsin came from or what Piet was going to use it for. They decided to let the engine go to a new home instead of leaving it to rot. During the conversation it was mentioned that Piet built his own fullsize tractor. Ofcourse I had to take a look at it. It has a somewhat modern Ford engine and transmission but the appearance of a classic Hanomag R60. Big beefy machine. I showed them some pictures of my mini 1468 and they loved it. I wrote down Piet's name and told his wife that I will remeber his name and the story she shared with me. She seemed to appreciate that. Stepped into my car, got home at around 19:30. It's now 22:30 as i'm typing this, almost time for some sleep but thought I would share the story with you folks. Have a great weekend!

Hi Eric. No it’s the rear steering block the bronze bushing. Pretty much every machine I have picked up needs that bushing.

@ebinmaine couple of years back , picked up a 3-14-8 , very low hours , but really thrashed , was going to try and bring it back , but it was so butchered , decided to let it go , money pit , the one very good thing left on it was the front axel , close to pristine , no wear / rust or abuse , swapped that out to my c-85 , gave it the total lucas go over , works like a new axel . pete

@grinchsr nice axel , maybe some green grease in there ? it will stay with it , pete

@ri702bill NICE ! THATS WHAT I,M TALKING ABOUT ! just a little tweaking on an issue , that plastic sheeting is the deal to cut out and work with . better watch out , now that you have done that , you might get the WHAT IF ? thought going . know what you did , lots of stuff I do is related , to a fairly simple issue . like the easy way things can work , what's next ? thanks for the shout , pete

Here is some snowthrower info - click on the picture in the link

Yes, block is a little different too.

What is the Clinton engine numbers? I’m curious if it’s original correct Clinton engine…..also which recoil does the engine have? Thanks

McKim Observatory, DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana. If you do a search on Red Square Wheel Horse Forum for McKim Observatory more information will come up that is posted on this website.

I joined in 2012 after getting my first Wheel Horse purely by chance. I knew nothing about them, found this site and know a bit more now. Through Red Square I got to meet other owners here in the UK, who I now call friends. Also have made others over in the States, who i've not met but am in regular contact with via Skype. So many thanks to Karl, mods and members. Thanks again.

Spent the day serving the 16 Auto, greasing all moving parts and pieces. Changed the oil and checked the Hydro for fluid level. This tractor is a dedicated snow blower and only gets used this time of year. Then moved on to the Ç160 that's the plow tractor. I had already serviced it when I took the deck off. So I put the weights and chains on and swapped the front wheels for the set with roller chains. Finally putting on the 48" snow plow. So every thing is ready for the snow they say we have coming. Doesn't sound like much.