Ed Kennell 38,684 #22526 Posted December 13 6 minutes ago, 953 nut said: Ed did you have some time on your hands? Actually Mrs K spent the day at her sisters with her 99yo Mother. Left me home alone with no one to talk to but Red Square. Glad you were listening Richard. 1 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,827 #22527 Posted December 13 10 hours ago, 8ntruck said: I was going to congratulate @Ed Kennell for a smooth move to bring the thread back on subject. Then i read the next 8 posts..... We probably should rename this thread to off topic judging from then majority of the responses generated over then years. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,827 #22528 Posted December 13 10 hours ago, 8ntruck said: I was going to congratulate @Ed Kennell for a smooth move to bring the thread back on subject. Then i read the next 8 posts..... We probably should rename this thread to off topic judging from then majority of the responses generated over then years. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,827 #22529 Posted December 13 Sorry about the double post, must be an echo in here. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,684 #22530 Posted December 13 13 minutes ago, 953 nut said: We probably should rename this thread to off topic I have to disagree Richard. What could be more on topic than designing and building a braking system to replace the poor factory Wheel Horse brakes or in this case the lack of any brakes. And this certainly highlights the simplicity and ease of working on these machines. 4 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,827 #22531 Posted December 13 5 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: I have to disagree Richard. What could be more on topic than designing and building a braking system to replace the poor factory Wheel Horse brakes or in this case the lack of any brakes. And this certainly highlights the simplicity and ease of working on these machines. Ed, I wasn't talking about you, just the res of us myself included. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,684 #22532 Posted December 13 (edited) 23 minutes ago, 953 nut said: Ed, I wasn't talking about you, just the res of us myself included. No worries Richard. I'm probably the biggest clown spending too much time doing my comedy act. Oh, that reminds me. Ya know why the cannibal wouldn't eat the comedian? He was afraid he would taste funny. Here I go again. Edited December 13 by Ed Kennell 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OutdoorEnvy 1,578 #22533 Posted December 13 Finally scored my next project! Was holding out for the single 16 Kohler of some variety in the 8 speed and patience finally paid off after a wash and oil rub down! I'll do a post after I get it going! Happy to have a worthy winter project! 16 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,965 #22534 Posted December 13 @OutdoorEnvy nice catch!!! That seat cleaned up nicely!!! Maybe a worthy entry in the Ugly Seat thread... Enjoy the winter project! 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OutdoorEnvy 1,578 #22535 Posted December 13 9 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said: That seat cleaned up nicely!!! Maybe a worthy entry in the Ugly Seat thread... Yeah the seat really sets the whole thing off and was the main selling point! I didn't realize we had an ugly seat thread... I never knew the seats came any other way those pokes in the rear keep you awake and alert so you don't fall off so I just assumed they came that way I might have to break down and get a really nice seat for this one as it will be the main user... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,406 #22536 Posted December 13 2 hours ago, OutdoorEnvy said: I never knew the seats came any other way those pokes in the rear keep you awake and alert Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,093 #22537 Posted December 13 Morgan the 14-8 got some exercise today doing cart work moving items between the house and the lake house. The 1 1/2" of snow on the ground did not bother him at all. The lake house is now shut down for the winter - water pipes blown out, antifreeze in the drain taps and the furnace, fridge, and stove shut down. It is facing west. I keep wondering if I could come up with some sort of passive solar to keep it semi warm during the winter. Have to do some research on that one. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CRF857 123 #22538 Posted December 15 On 12/11/2024 at 6:30 PM, 953 nut said: Well worth taking a look at the balance gears. I did just that. Thanks for mentioning it. pulled the pan off and first thing see that the bottom gear is wobbly. Removed both gears, and reassembled. Fired up and ran decent, I got luck with this one! 1 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy N. 2,183 #22539 Posted December 15 Busy weekend of replacing all the bearings and pulley's on the snowblower. Luckily I haven't needed it yet. Just waiting on the drive pulley to be delivered. Also scored a set of cast iron wheel weights about a month ago 30 minutes west of me. Got them installed on the 418-8. 4 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andyk 83 #22540 Posted December 16 changed engine oil and filter and installed snow plow. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelhorse#1 1,701 #22541 Posted December 16 Replaced the clutch disk on the PTO for the C-101 resto. Almost complete just a few more odds and ends to do . 8 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 49,175 #22542 Posted December 16 On 12/13/2024 at 1:50 PM, OutdoorEnvy said: I didn't realize we had an ugly seat thread... It's in the basement now. Should start another one some day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,827 #22543 Posted December 16 On 12/13/2024 at 2:50 PM, OutdoorEnvy said: I didn't realize we had an ugly seat thread.. By now I suspect we have a thread or series of posts on any subject under the sun! 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,406 #22544 Posted December 16 27 minutes ago, 953 nut said: By now I suspect we have a thread or series of posts on any subject under the sun! I think it's reasonable to say that we are at the point where if we don't go off topic we are off topic by default by not going off topic. 6 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MainelyWheelhorse 558 #22545 Posted December 16 (edited) 2 hours ago, ebinmaine said: I think it's reasonable to say that we are at the point where if we don't go off topic we are off topic by default by not going off topic. Uhh…I think we’re getting off topic….. So, are we on topic if we go off topic? My brain hurts….😄 Edited December 16 by MainelyWheelhorse 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,406 #22546 Posted December 17 On 12/6/2024 at 9:53 AM, pfrederi said: Please keep us updated on how they work I could use a few also... Installation of the new spring was accomplished today. Testing and further checking to follow. New spring on top. 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,827 #22547 Posted December 17 20 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Installation of the new spring was accomplished today. Testing and further checking to follow. New spring on top. Eric @ebinmaine, please do a new post with the spring part number and source. The "What have you done to your Wheel Horse" post doesn't come up most of the time when people do a search. If there is a topic titled CLUTCH SPRING people looking for one will be able to benefit from your information. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,406 #22548 Posted December 18 2 minutes ago, 953 nut said: Eric @ebinmaine, please do a new post with the spring part number and source. The "What have you done to your Wheel Horse" post doesn't come up most of the time when people do a search. If there is a topic titled CLUTCH SPRING people looking for one will be able to benefit from your information. Be happy to! 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ML3 1,276 #22549 Posted Saturday at 07:57 PM Plowed bout 8-10" of snow today. Again, I'm impressed at how much snow that little 654 will push. VID_20241221_140052.mp4 6 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro Jr. 1,607 #22550 Posted Saturday at 10:39 PM Got a couple of inches of snow today. C-145 still isn’t winter ready but will put the blower on this week However the C-121 has been ready since thanksgiving and has already been used twice this snow season. So once again used that. And got a pretty cool pic with it too IMG_0028.mov 7 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
