Project 'Fly-Wheel Horse' hit n miss 857

[Greentored 3,214]

Hope you all are doing great! Decided to park the off roader for a bit and do something else with this Horsey addiction. Been wanting an old hit n miss engine since I was a kid, and picked up a 1.5hp Sattley/Montgomery Ward last fall, did a quick cleanup and got her running. I also had a pretty rough but complete 857 in the back- the guys father bought it new back in western NY state- one town from where I grew up! I have a friend who's family had a Wheel Horse dealership nearby, and theres a very good chance thats where it came from! With that being said, this Horse was a keeper and needed something special.....like a Sattley.

Im not the first guy to do this, but possibly the first who is trying to tuck it all under the hood, make it look factory, and hopefully itll have enough grunt to put it to some light yard work!

Heres a few random photos, and if interested you can also follow along on my Youtube channel- 'Captain 315'.  

Stay tuned- so much more to come!

[peter lena 8,631]

@Greentored   who says you can,t?  nice weld / fitting work , might have to ride that horse " side saddle " with that side wheel set up, seen a few at shows , no harm no fowl , pete .

[SylvanLakeWH 25,577]

[ebinmaine 67,528]

Been watching this one on the yootoobes.  

Excellent build and VERY interesting!!

 

 

[Greentored 3,214]

18 hours ago, peter lena said:

@Greentored   who says you can,t?  nice weld / fitting work , might have to ride that horse " side saddle " with that side wheel set up, seen a few at shows , no harm no fowl , pete .

Theres definitely a fine line between 'sketchy n cool' and 'stupid'. Shes gonna need some guards for sure haha.

[Greentored 3,214]

13 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

Been watching this one on the yootoobes.  

Excellent build and VERY interesting!!

 

 

Thanks for following me on there buddy!

[ebinmaine 67,528]

33 minutes ago, Greentored said:

Thanks for following me on there buddy!

Yeah 10-4 it's my pleasure! I also watched your series on the Briggs Flathead breathing modifications found that quite interesting.  

 

[Greentored 3,214]

1 hour ago, ebinmaine said:

...... watched your series on the Briggs Flathead breathing modifications.  

 

Surprised anyone is able to stay awake through that series

[ebinmaine 67,528]

41 minutes ago, Greentored said:

Surprised anyone is able to stay awake through that series

You did just fine my friend! 

[CasualObserver 3,408]

A project like this is always fun to see the end result. Thanks for filming it as you go. I'll look forward to more installments. 

 

Here is a photo of one from a local show a couple years ago for inspiration. Made to replicate the W-9 it was sitting next to. No idea who built it,  never did find them to ask about it. 

 

[Pullstart 62,902]

There are a few of these at the Big Show on the corner, but I never see them go anywhere.  I’d love to see one in use!  Bring it to Uncle Jim’s plow day!  
 

At the Portage, WI show, a dude built a big wheeler trike  Suburban mashup that he was riding around.  Sweet stuff!

[Greentored 3,214]

On 8/12/2023 at 7:58 AM, CasualObserver said:

A project like this is always fun to see the end result. Thanks for filming it as you go. I'll look forward to more installments. 

 

Here is a photo of one from a local show a couple years ago for inspiration. Made to replicate the W-9 it was sitting next to. No idea who built it,  never did find them to ask about it. 

 

On 8/12/2023 at 7:58 AM, CasualObserver said:

A project like this is always fun to see the end result. Thanks for filming it as you go. I'll look forward to more installments. 

 

Here is a photo of one from a local show a couple years ago for inspiration. Made to replicate the W-9 it was sitting next to. No idea who built it,  never did find them to ask about it. 

 

On 8/13/2023 at 9:00 AM, Pullstart said:

There are a few of these at the Big Show on the corner, but I never see them go anywhere.  I’d love to see one in use!  Bring it to Uncle Jim’s plow day!  
 

At the Portage, WI show, a dude built a big wheeler trike  Suburban mashup that he was riding around.  Sweet stuff!

On 8/12/2023 at 7:58 AM, CasualObserver said:

A project like this is always fun to see the end result. Thanks for filming it as you go. I'll look forward to more installments. 

 

Here is a photo of one from a local show a couple years ago for inspiration. Made to replicate the W-9 it was sitting next to. No idea who built it,  never did find them to ask about it. 

 

 

 

Edited August 15, 2023 by Greentored
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[Greentored 3,214]

Love those pics up above!  

Got this ol girl moving under her own power on Saturday! Plenty of adjustments and finishing touches, but the shakedown was pretty much a success!

 

[ebinmaine 67,528]

AWESOME 

[Pullstart 62,902]

Saw that video this morning, sweet stuff!

[SylvanLakeWH 25,577]

 

 

[Greentored 3,214]

Well y'all, she's shaken down and done!  Even gave her a scuff and shot of linseed oil and took her to a local tractor show and parade. Didnt seem to get much attention til I fired her up and started driving around- people went nuts This thing is so much fun, and yes theres enough power to at least pull wagons, the boat, etc.... don't believe id attempt hooking up to a plow and turning clay though.....

Hope you all enjoy!

 

[ebinmaine 67,528]

This is such a cool build!

[SylvanLakeWH 25,577]

 

Very cool!

 

Any thoughts of simple guards to reduce risk of operator flywheel rash? 

[WHX?? 48,821]

Way cool Green! 

[Pullstart 62,902]

4 hours ago, Greentored said:

don't believe id attempt hooking up to a plow and turning clay though.....

awww c’mon live a little!    Awesome build!

[Tractorhead 9,064]

F***** Cool 👍

 

[Greentored 3,214]

23 hours ago, SylvanLakeWH said:

 

Very cool!

 

Any thoughts of simple guards to reduce risk of operator flywheel rash? 

Thanks!  Absolutely plan to build 'some' form of guards, but they will be minimal. Hate to cover up all that mechanical sketchiness and beauty!

[Tractorhead 9,064]

I love it how that hit and miss Engine sounds...

 

Have to look for an Engine.....😎

[ebinmaine 67,528]

6 hours ago, Greentored said:

Thanks!  Absolutely plan to build 'some' form of guards, but they will be minimal. Hate to cover up all that mechanical sketchiness and beauty!

 

IMHO that's a huge part of the charm of an old machine.