Blasterdad 2,774 #22876 Posted January 28 Guilty as "charged". I collect Bug Zappers & Neon transformers... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OutdoorEnvy 1,688 #22877 Posted January 28 4 hours ago, Wvtroutbum81 said: Do you mind sharing what lights you used and how they are mounted they were these below from the jungle site. I do have a ground wire from engine block to hood mount. Then it’s just standard connection as it comes https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08C4YVKFT?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,236 #22878 Posted January 28 (edited) Regarding laying patches with a Wheel Horse. I kind of enjoy how Morgan the 14-8 will carry the front wheels a bit off of the ground for 6 or 8 inches when the clutch occasionally grabs. Edited January 28 by 8ntruck 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blasterdad 2,774 #22879 Posted January 28 8 hours ago, ebinmaine said: I got the "WTH is that - a spaceship?" Brightosity 1 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnymag3 2,557 #22880 Posted January 28 18 hours ago, ebinmaine said: COPO cars Wheel Horse did not offer a Central Office Production Order...... I sure wish they did !!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 69,554 #22881 Posted January 28 2 minutes ago, johnnymag3 said: Wheel Horse did not offer a Central Office Production Order...... I sure wish they did !!! Man oh man oh man... that would have been cool. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg Cullison 76 #22882 Posted January 28 22 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Originality is neat but these aren't COPO cars or something. Go LED. It'll be a good decision. I think I just might do that... a friendly reminder of the where you got 'em and the make/part number?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 69,554 #22883 Posted January 28 6 minutes ago, Greg Cullison said: I think I just might do that... a friendly reminder of the where you got 'em and the make/part number?? What model tractor do you have? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 69,554 #22885 Posted January 28 18 hours ago, OutdoorEnvy said: they were these below from the jungle site. I do have a ground wire from engine block to hood mount. Then it’s just standard connection as it comes https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08C4YVKFT?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title 49 minutes ago, Greg Cullison said: 312-8 Greg I believe the above would work in your 312. @OutdoorEnvy can you confirm? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne0 691 #22886 Posted January 28 On 1/27/2025 at 4:13 PM, OutdoorEnvy said: I just put LED's on my 416 and they seem great. I will do them for my 312 next. Much brighter. I didn't get the super bright ones as I didn't want them to be blinding. I got the 9w 3000k. Just want to light up the work area well and let cars see me in the dark if ever needed. I like that seat!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OutdoorEnvy 1,688 #22887 Posted January 29 19 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Greg I believe the above would work in your 312. @OutdoorEnvy can you confirm? Yes, those will work. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg Cullison 76 #22888 Posted January 29 Thanks!!! I also like that seat... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,713 #22889 Posted January 31 Brake shaft oil seal replaced on the 520-8 6 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,713 #22890 Posted January 31 Next up was new brakes on the 52O-8…a bit tough to get the remaining brake material off but eventually got it. Hopefully 24 hours from now when I remove the clothespins the brake material doesn’t “fall out” Thanks Bob @rmaynard for the quality brake lining! 7 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,991 #22891 Posted January 31 1 hour ago, Sparky said: Next up was new brakes on the 52O-8 Yep, whatever WH used to stick those linings on is tenacious! I recently replaced the lining on the 854 and since I have a spare brake drum I clamped the band around that while the adhesive cured. All worked great, except after putting the band back on, one corner of the lining is very lightly touching the drum even when the brake is off causing a brake squeal in reverse! Need to either bend the band a bit or else shave off a bit of lining when I have the opportunity. Right now I’m thinking of it as a sort of “backup beeper”! BTW, stopping is now limited by traction and not brake force! 3 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,713 #22892 Posted February 1 52O-8: New brakes and new shifter boot after tightening up the dog point screw a wee-bit. Got the hitch-pin out …found spacers and put it back together correctly with a good smear of grease. Baby steps…but progress nonetheless. 9 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,713 #22893 Posted February 1 @ebinmaine Yes I swapped out the shifter boot even though the one on it still had life left in it I felt 1 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,838 #22894 Posted February 1 29 minutes ago, Sparky said: 52O-8: New brakes Baby steps…but progress nonetheless. Now that those clothes pins are freed up, better get those "other chores" done before the "Boss" gets home! 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 69,554 #22895 Posted February 1 1 hour ago, Sparky said: @ebinmaine Yes I swapped out the shifter boot even though the one on it still had life left in it I felt Hours Mike. That had at least several hours of usable life left. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stvski80085 42 #22896 Posted February 2 Started taking things apart to clean and put some flood on the sheet metal. Then I will get started on painting the wheels soon. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 49,746 #22897 Posted February 2 8 hours ago, Sparky said: @ebinmaine Yes I swapped out the shifter boot even though the one on it still had life left in it I felt I prefer customs ... 1 9 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,620 #22898 Posted February 2 On 1/31/2025 at 10:48 AM, Sparky said: Hopefully 24 hours from now when I remove the clothespins the brake material doesn’t “fall out The method I have used for brake bands is to install it while the adhesive is fresh and then set the parking brake to tighten the band and keep everything in place. 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelhorse#1 1,736 #22899 Posted February 2 (edited) Replaced the throttle and choke cables on the 79 C-101 it’s now officially a C121 Gen start. To do list -front tires ,tie rods, steering wheel seat, and decal set. Edited February 2 by Wheelhorse#1 4 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy N. 2,218 #22900 Posted February 2 Pretty much finished up this '89 312-8 today. Took it out for a drive since there's no precipitation and almost 45 F today. This is what it was prior! I've been slowly restoring since the COVID lockdown. Finally decided this winter no more projects until this was done. I'm not sure what the affinity is in my area of painting these metallic maroon, but this is the 2nd tractor that I picked up with this color on it. 14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
