D_Mac 8,619 #19326 Posted June 23, 2023 So I did this. 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,007 #19327 Posted June 23, 2023 I went out today and got a new digital VOM. It has much better resolution than my old analog unit. Rolled Clyde out of the shed, checked his battery at 12.7 v not running and at 13.9 v running WOT. Charging system appears to be working - since I plugged the voltage regulator back in. I also scratched up a brace for his new stack. I did a little bit of mowing yesterday and had to stop once to tighten up the clamp between the stack pipe and manifold. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,538 #19328 Posted June 24, 2023 1 hour ago, 8ntruck said: had to stop once to tighten up the clamp between the stack pipe and manifold I wouldn't be surprised if you had to do that several times 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thor27 767 #19329 Posted June 24, 2023 (edited) Ol' Roy here has been on a back burner for years, took him for his first ride today. Need to to a bit of adjusting on the hydro linkages. But overall it's good. Edited June 25, 2023 by Thor27 Fix picture 4 10 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrc 812 #19330 Posted June 24, 2023 hi Thor27, those black hoods look very sharp!!! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Desko 608 #19331 Posted June 25, 2023 (edited) Went to the big show *Friday and picked up a really nice tiller and some other parts. I also grabbed a new friction disc for the 520 because the old one looked like it had grease on it at one point or another. I tried cleaning it when I rebuilt the engine but the 60" deck would still cause it to slip and it really wasn't grabbing on that much area. Edited June 25, 2023 by Desko 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,318 #19332 Posted June 25, 2023 Seeing all the tub carts doing work at the WHS motivated me to dig my tub cart outa my shed and show it some love. Had to fire up 3 tractors to move em outside to get to the cart. Well the 315-8 shot out a ton of debris when she fired up. So the cart will have to wait while I deal with this. Partly my fault as the two Tom-Cat poison bait traps were empty and probably have been for awhile. Lesson learned!! 4 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,538 #19333 Posted June 25, 2023 1 hour ago, Desko said: wasn't grabbing Sometimes brake clean can be used to remove the grease from a brake or clutch show like that but yours has inconsistent wear. Replacement was a good idea. Is the PTO bell verified flat? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,538 #19334 Posted June 25, 2023 1 minute ago, Sparky said: the 315-8 shot out a ton of debris Stoooopid meeeeeseses 1 1 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Desko 608 #19335 Posted June 25, 2023 3 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Sometimes brake clean can be used to remove the grease from a brake or clutch show like that but yours has inconsistent wear. Replacement was a good idea. Is the PTO bell verified flat? Yes it is with just checking with a square. But if it still does slips I will have to chuck it in the lathe and cut it to be 100% that it's flat 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,232 #19336 Posted June 25, 2023 23 minutes ago, Desko said: Yes it is with just checking with a square. But if it still does slips I will have to chuck it in the lathe and cut it to be 100% that it's flat Yep, there’s “flat” and then there is “flat and trued at 90º" 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #19337 Posted June 25, 2023 (edited) Yesterday me and the big guy went and picked me up a go kart I realized I should have used our big tilt trailer Edited June 25, 2023 by TJ5208 6 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,007 #19338 Posted June 25, 2023 I got Clyde's hour meter cleaned up a bit and finished up scratch building the missing battery hold down bolt. Got the meter reinstalled and the battery is no longer rockin' and rollin' when Clyde goes to work. 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horseoholic 169 #19339 Posted June 25, 2023 After getting some much needed rain here in Pennsylvania decided to get the Herd together for a group photo From left to right ......1960 model 550 Wheel Horse Suburban , 1961 model 701 Wheel Horse (missing engine) , 1966 model 856 Wheel Horse ( aka: "Old Smokey" ) , 1967 model 1057 Wheel Horse , 1970 Commando V8 Wheel Horse ( aka: "Old Bessy") , 1971 Charger 12 Automatic Wheel Horse . 1 11 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ptagmyer 57 #19340 Posted June 26, 2023 Did some cutting today 5 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,969 #19341 Posted June 26, 2023 (edited) Installed AG's all the way around on the 753 I bought from Paul Dicken at The Big Show 2022 I've had the rear wheels and Carlisle's for several years (bought them at the big show), the front wheels and matching Carlisle's I bought Thursday at the Big show from a guy named Randy. Thank you Randy if you read this. Next upgrade will be a stack and a flippy cap. Not sure if I want to do wheel weights or not. This is just a ride around tractor. Edited June 26, 2023 by Wheel-N-It 13 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,577 #19342 Posted June 26, 2023 Put one on of Lowell's hitches on one of the E-141s. 4 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex (Mary) 5 #19343 Posted June 26, 2023 New transmission and pulley 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spitfire 176 #19344 Posted June 26, 2023 (edited) Hi everybody Today, trying to start my newest comandor8. Found out the steering system is cracked, i hope i can weld this piece... What is this this white decal about, my other one is bleu red and white..? Edited June 26, 2023 by spitfire 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccs002 75 #19345 Posted June 26, 2023 I stuck the blade I got at the big show on the 550 and put it to work on the driveway. I'm very impressed with how well it works. The driveway is normally a job for the mid mount grader on one of my bigger horses but this works nearly as well. And the tecumseh chugged (and smoked) along so well that it earned an oil change. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,368 #19346 Posted June 26, 2023 1 hour ago, spitfire said: What is this white decal about If you're talking about the decal on the hood, that is what it should look like for that model. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,619 #19347 Posted June 27, 2023 Decals arrived. 4 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ineedanother 1,369 #19348 Posted June 27, 2023 5 minutes ago, D_Mac said: Decals arrived. Looks great! love the design. Her eyes look like she's a bit confused though 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,969 #19349 Posted June 27, 2023 Today was my last day of vacation so I took the opportunity to install the 520 wheels with Carlisle AG's that I bought from Scott at the Big Show, and put them on the 1991 312-8 that I bought new in April 1991. Over the years I have upgraded the tractor with a M14 Kohler, 8" front wheels and tires, an high back seat from Northern Tool, and a rear lift for tiller use. Jay made a stainless steel muffler heat shield, and the rear wheel weights you see here are from my Grandfather's Simplicity two wheel walk behind garden tractor that he bought new back in the 1950's. I hope you like what I did today and what I've done to the tractor so far. Also one more pic of the 753 (next to my 2500HD Silverado) that I bought from John's Dad (Paul) last year. I enjoy seeing that little 753 next to my lifted truck with 20" wheels LOL 8 7 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spitfire 176 #19350 Posted June 27, 2023 (edited) 7 hours ago, rjg854 said: 8 hours ago, spitfire said: What is this white decal about If you're talking about the decal on the hood, that is what it should look like for that model. This is a 73 model, on my 69 its in 3 colors and it doesnt say unidrive.. Is that why its deferent? Edited June 27, 2023 by spitfire 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
