What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?

[MainelyWheelhorse 433]

I bought another one. From what I saw and was advised on here it’s an 87 308-8. Most of this afternoon, I’ve been freeing things and getting it running. It looks worse than it is. I got everything unstuck and running so it’s just minor stuff now. The deck looks pretty good too.

[ebinmaine 67,460]

7 hours ago, MainelyWheelhorse said:

everything unstuck and running

 

Fantastic! 

 

Runs and drives OK? 

 

Just go down through the list in the "New to the Herd" thread and double check it. 

 

You'll be in fine shape. 

 

[WHX?? 48,815]

Made up some magnetic transmission drain plugs. Need to JB weld the magnets in yet. 

[ebinmaine 67,460]

10 minutes ago, WHX?? said:

Made up some magnetic transmission drain plugs. Need to JB weld the magnets in yet. 

 

 

Whatcha using for magnets? 

[Racinbob 11,063]

The reborn B-80 is now officially complete. The 1976 went from me buying it new at Chandlers in South Bend to a B-160 3-4 years later. It stayed that way for over 4 decades as it got the snot worked out of it. Mowing, tilling pushing snow, dirt and gravel, you name it, it did it. Here it is shortly before the 160 conversion pulling our oldest daughter (now 46 years old) and grandson around. As you can see, I haven't changed one bit. 

 

 

I've painted several engine shrouds and hood letters with pretty good results but nothing beats the decals @Vinylguy makes. I applied the engine letters this morning. When I first put the K341 on it I decided to remove the B-80 hood stand decals with the intentions of getting some B-160 decals made for it but never did. Just as well. Along with the engine letters was a pair of shiny new B-80 8-speed decals. That make everything official. 

 

 

Obviously I won't be mounting the 48" mower deck on it anymore but that was never the intention. This is now dedicated to the snow/dirt blade and will stay that way year round. Or until my next whim. 

[Ed Kennell 38,162]

1 hour ago, Racinbob said:

I haven't changed one bit. 

[WHX?? 48,815]

2 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

 

Whatcha using for magnets? 

Cheap on flea bay... 1/8 x 1/2 or so...

 

Nice wiring Bob...

 

Haven't had much luck with Terry's Kohler decals. Mostly the hood ones. 'Course they get rubbed up against hauling to shows and what not. 

Edited September 29 by WHX??

[Vinylguy 4,674]

16 minutes ago, WHX?? said:

Cheap on flea bay... 1/8 x 1/2 or so...

 

Nice wiring Bob...

 

Haven't had much luck with Terry's Kohler decals. Mostly the hood ones. 'Course they get rubbed up against hauling to shows and what not. 

What issues did you have with the die cut engine decals Bob? I will send you more no problem.

The best way to apply them is to use tweezers and lift each letter and apply individually. Also let me know what issues you are having with the hood decals? 

[WHX?? 48,815]

7 minutes ago, Vinylguy said:

27 minutes ago, WHX?? said:

 

What issues did you have with the die cut engine decals Bob?

 

Wasn't Bob Terry ... was the silver ones you made for my Cindy's flame. Rubbing up against them took them off. We can blame it on @Achto he put them on...

Not a big deal as this tractor is pretty much done going to shows.  Sadly too much danger of damage by myself  and others.

[MainelyWheelhorse 433]

7 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

 

Fantastic! 

 

Runs and drives OK? 

 

Just go down through the list in the "New to the Herd" thread and double check it. 

 

You'll be in fine shape. 

 

 

@ebinmaine Yeah it needs a pressure wash, a tire, a seat and greasing and I ought to change the transmission oil as it’s orange/yellow. However, The rear end is quieter than my 312. But It may need wheel seals. It may still need a battery, but it starts with the key 50/50. So far so good.

 

[Racinbob 11,063]

32 minutes ago, Vinylguy said:

What issues did you have with the die cut engine decals Bob? I will send you more no problem.

The best way to apply them is to use tweezers and lift each letter and apply individually. Also let me know what issues you are having with the hood decals? 

 

No issues at all Terry. I debated putting them on all at once but decided to separate the Kohler letters. I used a razor knife to gently separate the letter from back (glue) side of the letter leaving it stuck to the clear top cover. That gave me a little handle to position it. I did the USA the same way but did all three letters at once. I didn't use the hood decals because this is on a 1976. I painted the hood letters on my 854 several years ago. 

 

[953 nut 55,210]

2 hours ago, Vinylguy said:

the die cut engine decals

I used the Windex method and the point of an Exacto Knife for the engine letters, worked great.

[Achto 27,570]

@WHX?? If those decals don't want to stay put, I can hand letter them in silver for you. 

 

No sense hiding that thing in the garage where no one can see it !! Bring it to the shows where we can camp by our exhibits. Sides, there's nothing you can wreck so bad that I can't fix it. Less maybe you back over it with a truck.

 

Damage factor reminds me of laying tile in my brothers kitchen. We had all the tile laid out & glued down. Went back the next day to start the grout. He dropped something & put a chip in one of the tiles. He was a little miffed & said "Screw it, no one will notice". I said "I'll notice every time I come over". Then I calmly walked over & smashed the tile with a hammer & said "There now we gotta replace it".  Problem & problem solved.

Edited September 29 by Achto

[8ntruck 6,999]

It has rained enough here that the grass has greened up and grown a bit - enough that it will need mowing in the next few days.  Enough leaves are down that it will be worthwhile to put the block off plate on the SD deck.

[Ed Kennell 38,162]

1 hour ago, 8ntruck said:

It has rained enough here that the grass has greened up and grown a bit - enough that it will need mowing in the next few days.  Enough leaves are down that it will be worthwhile to put the block off plate on the SD deck.

Same here.   Six straight days of rain and two more forecast turned my dead grass into a lush green rain forest.   If the sun ever shows, I'll be able to hear the grass growing.  I may throw an RD on and pull the sweeper.

[squonk 41,094]

Painting the raised letters.

Cover the letters and adjacent area with rubber cement and let it dry good. With a razor blade shave off the flat portion of the letters. Paint the flat portion. When paint is good and dry, rub off the remaining rubber cement.

[Achto 27,570]

46 minutes ago, squonk said:

Cover the letters and adjacent area with rubber cement and let it dry good. With a razor blade shave off the flat portion of the letters. Paint the flat portion. When paint is good and dry, rub off the remaining rubber cement.

 

I like this idea. 

 

Normally I just free hand mine with a brush. Not perfect, but not too bad. Getting harder now that my eye sight is starting to take a crap.

 

[WHX?? 48,815]

On 9/29/2024 at 2:18 PM, Achto said:

 

No sense hiding that thing in the garage where no one can see it

I agree but obviously I don't wear the pants anymore ... 

She was pretty miffed when Joel's dog knocked over the stanchion on it & doesn't understand "that'il buff out" 

[MainelyWheelhorse 433]

I worked on my new acquisition after work. It got a pressure wash, and I got the pto a bit tighter so it starts better. What I thought was a battery seems to be the pto safety switch as the linkage is a bit worn and out of adjustment. I swapped out the right front tire as it was super weather cracked and had a concerning bulge in it. I also took the headlights out as they were toast. I’ve got a couple days off so I’ll pick away at it.

Edited October 1 by MainelyWheelhorse

[Achto 27,570]

10 minutes ago, WHX?? said:

 

She was pretty miffed when Joel's dog knocked over the stanchion on it & doesn't understand "that'il buff out" 

 

 

I'll bring the necessary tools to fix it on plow day. Won't even tell her & see if she notices.

[WHX?? 48,815]

9 minutes ago, Achto said:

see if she notices

I'll chug one of your hot sauces she does... 

[MainelyWheelhorse 433]

I wonder if something like this would work to paint letters, detail, etc… As you paint it on let it dry and cut out what you want to paint. Once your done peel it off and that’s it. It’s basically a clear overspray film. It’s used in hobby grade R/C cars to paint intricate designs into the clear lean bodies.

Edited October 1 by MainelyWheelhorse

[Achto 27,570]

4 minutes ago, MainelyWheelhorse said:

I wonder if something like this would work to paint letters, detail, etc… As you paint it on let it dry and cut out what you want to paint. It’s basically a clear overspray film.

 

I have used that my self on RC bodies. I think that it would work quite well.

[MainelyWheelhorse 433]

6 minutes ago, Achto said:

 

I have used that my self on RC bodies. I think that it would work quite well.

@Achto Me too, a few times it works excellent. 

Edited October 1 by MainelyWheelhorse

[Ed Kennell 38,162]

Day nine of rain.    Got the 312H ready for snow plowing and deer recovery duty.   48" plow, front and rear weight, blade centering support, rubber chains.