What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?

[ebinmaine 67,397]

34 minutes ago, MainelyWheelhorse said:

. The 8 horse Kohler on the 308 would probably break something before it would stop pushing

 

26 minutes ago, Handy Don said:

At least one member has commented that their WH would climb a tree if it could get enough traction.

 

 

Mine tried to climb the house. I'd think a tree would be just as easy.  

[MainelyWheelhorse 422]

@ebinmaine @Handy Don, I’d believe them now. I started climbing over the pile a few times. It was a night and day difference.  If this pushes snow like it does this pile my four wheeler with a plow is staying in the basement garage. I just realized that is it odd that all three of us are talking about variations on climbing up something made of wood with a tractor?😁

[squonk 41,051]

Been a bit since I last posted about the 875. Rebuilt the carb, got the nasty red paint off of the Genny and regulator, rewired, moved solenoid so it doesn't start a fire when the rock shaft is lifted.   New fuel shut off and lines. New battery and throttle cables and replaced the rotted battery box. Still have to tidy up the wires and decide what exhaust to run. Once the engine is running I'll have to make some hood and seat pan bushings and install the PTO parts. 

 

 

Edited Saturday at 09:33 PM by squonk

[TonyToro Jr. 1,412]

Picked up a new to me 48 inch plow that will go on my c-121 tommorow. Set of wh plastic wheel weights and tires chains. Thanks @Sparky remember if you need it you know where it is!

[squonk 41,051]

WOW! @Sparky actually cut loose a snow plow!  

[ebinmaine 67,397]

1 hour ago, squonk said:

WOW! @Sparky actually cut loose a snow plow!  

 

@Sparky

He must be down to a clean 7 or 8 left.  

 

 

[TonyToro 1,049]

@Sparky wow lots of plow comments…I didn’t realize you have a plow addiction? 😂👍 

[ebinmaine 67,397]

Some before n after pressure washing pics of an 8 speed I'm helping a friend with. 

Ain't spotless but a LOT easier to handle.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[EB-80/8inPA 1,640]

Did a cleaning and partial rebuild on the C-160 carb that crapped out after I installed the electric fuel pump (I reckon the increased flow must have dislodged some crud in there or something).  She’s running like a champ now!  There’s nothing quite as satisfying as hearing that mighty beast roar to life again at last!

[ebinmaine 67,397]

A year or three ago Trina picked up a frame of a portable garage from our local mechanic. 

She was intending to use it as a garden shed & greenhouse. 

After a couple gardening seasons she has decided that a usable greenhouse here for us is impractical and unnecessary. 

 

A few weeks ago she and her momma started making up that frame in the area behind the barn so we could have a better covered parts area.  

 

Today....

They finished building the frame AND also built a great parts shelf!

 

 

Reused recycled upcycled heavy duty 12 foot pallets.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The rest of the space will be used for storing as many as four "future project" tractors. 

 

 

 

[kpinnc 11,986]

Today was tire day. I’ve been mulling over putting these Deestone ribs on the 867 for a while. I love the fat little tires they came with originally, but they aren’t made like that anymore. Mine were rotted too bad to keep. 
 

Also replaced the tube in my son’s Ranger (last pic). Some dingbat pinched the previous tube and it had a leak. After swapping this thing, I feel like I’ve had a hard day at the gym! Even with the tire changer, these little guys are hard to work with! 
 

 

[8ntruck 6,998]

. Those little tires can put up a pretty good fight.

 

I got a couple hours of seat time on Morgan, the 14-8, today.  Running him about 3/4 throttle pulling the lawn sweeper.  Managed to finish up the anual leaf project. 

 

We arrived here at our MI. location 2 weeks ago.  Since then, we've had rain and maybe 4 days where the leaves were dry enough to collect and burn.  Had to finish today 'cause the forecast calls for rain starting around midnight and soggy, damp days for the next week and a half.

[ebinmaine 67,397]

12 minutes ago, 8ntruck said:

rain

 

......... aaannddd....... 

 

Maine's still in a drought. 

 

 

Wow.....

 

 

 

[Handy Don 12,204]

35 minutes ago, 8ntruck said:

the leaves were dry enough to collect and burn.

That would get me a visit from our local constabulary inviting me to appear at the village court where I’d likely have to fork over $200.

[8ntruck 6,998]

26 minutes ago, Handy Don said:

That would get me a visit from our local constabulary inviting me to appear at the village court where I’d likely have to fork over $200.

We live out in a largely agricultural township.  So far, leaf and brush burning g is still legal.  Got to watch for DNR burn bans, though.

[ebinmaine 67,397]

1 hour ago, Handy Don said:

That would get me a visit from our local constabulary inviting me to appear at the village court where I’d likely have to fork over $200.

 

44 minutes ago, 8ntruck said:

We live out in a largely agricultural township.  So far, leaf and brush burning g is still legal.  Got to watch for DNR burn bans, though.

 

 

Same here. 

Leaves we have to watch carefully.  

 

Sticks/brush/wood we can burn 🔥  ANY time by calling it a Warming or Cooking fire. 

If it's on your own land, under 30 inches every direction, and contained we can't be told to put it out.  

 

 

 

[ebinmaine 67,397]

Got a Kohler #30 carburetor in process. 

Here's the innards.  

 

 

 

[Wheelhorse#1 1,656]

Finally managed to get just about  all the painting  done on the c121.

 

Need to do a second coat under the hood though.

Waiting on a few parts to come in and the fun begins.

I’m Looking for another meter to go in place of the old amperes gauge.Guess I could do a simple volt meter since this is going to have 301 gen start ?

 

AZ tractor parts has this type available 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[ebinmaine 67,397]

1 minute ago, Wheelhorse#1 said:

Guess I could do a simple volt meter since this is going to have 301 gen start ?

 

 

Many voltmeters will work fine there. 

 

You'll want to test it for accuracy once installed.  

 

I tend to look for vintage name brand guages.  

 

 

[Wheelhorse#1 1,656]

1 minute ago, ebinmaine said:

 

Many voltmeters will work fine there. 

 

You'll want to test it for accuracy once installed.  

 

I tend to look for vintage name brand guages.  

 

 

 
Ok great Idea .Thanks for the tip.

[kpinnc 11,986]

45 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

Sticks/brush/wood we can burn 🔥  ANY time by calling it a Warming or Cooking fire. 

If it's on your own land, under 30 inches every direction, and contained we can't be told to put it out.  

 
Where I live now, we can burn without interference. Of course as anywhere else, one is liable if it gets out of control. 
 

But, when I lived in town we had the same rule about a cooking fire. So we just carried a pack of hot dogs outside when burning brush. 
 

…And I wonder where my kids get their attitude. 

[Handy Don 12,204]

3 minutes ago, kpinnc said:

 
Where I live now, we can burn without interference. Of course as anywhere else, one is liable if it gets out of control. 
 

But, when I lived in town we had the same rule about a cooking fire. So we just carried a pack of hot dogs outside when burning brush. 
 

…And I wonder where my kids get their attitude. 

NY is under an outdoor burning ban due to the drought. More than six weeks without significant rain.

[ebinmaine 67,397]

6 hours ago, Handy Don said:

NY is under an outdoor burning ban due to the drought. More than six weeks without significant rain.

 

Same here as far burning brush or leaves etc. 

 

But the Warming or Cooking fire is excepted.  

[953 nut 55,163]

12 hours ago, 8ntruck said:

maybe 4 days where the leaves were dry enough to collect and burn. 

Much better to pile them up and let them become compost. I have been doing this for years and Mother Nature has given me an abundance of free organic fertilizer.

[8ntruck 6,998]

3 hours ago, 953 nut said:

Much better to pile them up and let them become compost. I have been doing this for years and Mother Nature has given me an abundance of free organic fertilizer.

  I agree in principle.  However, we own 2 lakefront lots and 2 lots across the street.  The lakefront property has 18 trees on it.  The across the street property has 22 trees on it.  The trees are mostly oaks with a few maples.  They range in size from 8" to 30" diameter trunks.

 

If we were to make a compost heap with all of the leaves 4' high, it would probably be at least 15' wide and 30' long.  Oak leaves require 2 or 3 years to break down - they are tough buggers.

 

The neighbor down the road contracted a landscaping company to come by with a sucker truck to dispose of his leaves this year.  All he had to do was pile them at the edge of the road.  I'm considering that option for next year.

 

Edit:  I forgot to add that we don't have a need for much compost here - the supply would severely over run the consumption.

Edited Tuesday at 04:28 PM by 8ntruck