Tractor boy 239 #776 Posted June 6, 2018 So I went to the dealer today to look into buying a replacement dust cap for the front axle. He wants 10 bucks per cap. Is that over expensive or is that the cheapskate part in me coming out? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,019 #777 Posted June 6, 2018 1 minute ago, Tractor boy said: So I went to the dealer today to look into buying a replacement dust cap for the front axle. He wants 10 bucks per cap. Is that over expensive or is that the cheapskate part in me coming out? I don't think you're being unreasonable at all. I don't feel like I would pay 10 bucks per cap either. I've never tried it myself but I remember seeing on here somewhere about using piece of PVC pipe cap. Then put a Wheelhorse sticker on the outside of that. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aldon 4,826 #778 Posted June 6, 2018 You can likely beat that by a bit on Amazon 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oneroadkingman 53 #779 Posted June 7, 2018 well i put a fresh battery in my 520 put some gas down the carb and she fired right up .i lol blew a mouse nest right out of the muffler that looked funny coming out ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,936 #780 Posted June 7, 2018 (edited) Get some Nestle Coffee Creamer Cups caps and some of that flat packing foam. Cut off a six inch piece of foam one inch wide and place over hub on tractor or carts. Twist on creamer cup cap and you are all set! Not $10 ! I will be bringing FREE SETS (until I run out of 25 dozen or so) at the Big Show -just stop by my tent ! Edited June 7, 2018 by Lane Ranger 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractor boy 239 #781 Posted June 7, 2018 1 hour ago, Lane Ranger said: Get some Nestle Coffee Creamer Cups caps and some of that flat packing foam. Cut off a six inch piece of foam one inch wide and place over hub on tractor or carts. Twist on creamer cup cap and you are all set! Not $10 ! I will be bringing FREE SETS (until I run out of 25 dozen or so) at the Big Show -just stop by my tent ! I’d take your offer, but..............sadly I can’t make the show this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,552 #782 Posted June 7, 2018 THAT IS THE TYPE OF THOUGHT THAT MAKES THINGS HAPPEN, WAY TO GO , PETE 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ztnoo 2,298 #783 Posted June 7, 2018 Lane, You must have some sort of tie in with the company if you have 25 dozen Nestle Coffee Creamer Cups caps !!! 25 x 12 = 300 !!! Either that, or you drink enormous amounts of coffee, or are a Nestle Coffee Creamer Cup hoarder !!! Which is it? 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tgtack 779 #784 Posted June 7, 2018 (edited) Painting parts for the 654, first time starting the 401 and 1276 this year! Now just need figure out why the 400's K91 engine won't fire. Started when bought it last year and never again. Won't even cough on starter fluid. Edited June 7, 2018 by Tgtack 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,482 #785 Posted June 8, 2018 Wheel Horse windchimes ! 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,019 #786 Posted June 8, 2018 8 hours ago, ztnoo said: drink enormous amounts of coffee, It's possible I maayy drink somme coffee. Coffee Is Good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,936 #787 Posted June 8, 2018 Steve: Two bottles and a 1/2 per week over many years ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinylguy 4,673 #788 Posted June 8, 2018 4 hours ago, Tgtack said: Painting parts for the 654, first time starting the 401 and 1276 this year! Now just need figure out why the 400's K91 engine won't fire. Started when bought it last year and never again. Won't even cough on starter fluid. There's my favorite 1276 again 4 hours ago, Tgtack said: 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tgtack 779 #789 Posted June 8, 2018 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Vinylguy said: There's my favorite 1276 again Yep! And this year it gets it's permanently attached hood ornament! Plus a hitch and wagon to carry a gas can! That 12 hp Kohler likes gas! Working on your soon to be most favorite 654 to boot. Hope it gets done...... Edited June 8, 2018 by Tgtack 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge 3,462 #790 Posted June 8, 2018 We need to hunt down the valve & hydro parts to give that 1276 the hydraulic lift for you - I'll keep my eyes open. Sarge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tgtack 779 #791 Posted June 8, 2018 7 minutes ago, Sarge said: We need to hunt down the valve & hydro parts to give that 1276 the hydraulic lift for you - I'll keep my eyes open. Sarge I seriously doubt it will ever do anything but look handsome and drive around. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge 3,462 #792 Posted June 8, 2018 No real reason it can't work for a living and look good at the same time. Modern paints and protective coatings are more durable than most folks would think - I work the 16 Auto hard on a regular basis and it just needs an occasional bath to bring it back to glory. Sarge 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tgtack 779 #793 Posted June 8, 2018 5 hours ago, Sarge said: No real reason it can't work for a living and look good at the same time. Modern paints and protective coatings are more durable than most folks would think - I work the 16 Auto hard on a regular basis and it just needs an occasional bath to bring it back to glory. Sarge Oh I understand that, but I have others that do the menial chores! My 857 has yard duty responsibilities. Small yard, the 1276 is actually too big. May start using my 654 once it gets finished. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CountryRock 199 #794 Posted June 9, 2018 Put the new motion lever knob on my 246H. It's an M67 frag grenade, inert of course. Just a little custom touch. 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ztnoo 2,298 #795 Posted June 9, 2018 On 6/7/2018 at 10:36 PM, Lane Ranger said: Two bottles and a 1/2 per week over many years ! WOW! Just WOW!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,299 #796 Posted June 9, 2018 Got the new fuel pump in the mail yesterday and installed it in the 16 automatic. No more gas or oil leak any more, woo-hoo 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,936 #797 Posted June 10, 2018 (edited) Got up and did a few things this am before the rain started. Painted my RJ frame (a second rebuild that I am starting this summer) a second time. Changed two oil seals in a three piece transmission I am wanting to put on my 854 before the show (but may not get done with) and painted it. It has a hitch that is very hard to move with a rusty hitch pin ! Painted up an RJ mower deck belt guard that I can use on my RJ. Reglued a brake band . And all of this before the rain started at 7:30 am this morning! Edited June 10, 2018 by Lane Ranger 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muz123 1,191 #798 Posted June 10, 2018 Working on getting the front mower mounted on my 518. 9 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,927 #799 Posted June 10, 2018 Changing the engine on the bike to a S&G K181 instead of the M8. It's something that's been on the to do list for a long while because it looks more "period correct". I like the curves of it instead of the boxie look of the M8. Having a difficult time fitting a gas tank without having a solid front hood to make a gas tank to replace the mimicked slotted one. Not sure why I need to add the pressure of getting it done before the show but... Somehow scrambling around like crazy with a short deadline just seems natural. Been doing it every year for about 9 years, so here we go again. 1 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,738 #800 Posted June 10, 2018 @wallfish can’t wait to see this thing in person. We will Be first timers at the BS and this bike has become one of the things to expect there...I was an avid “bike” rider before I had kids and will likely slip back into more riding now that my kids are getting older and so I appreciate powered two wheel devices. I also like ingenuity and I see that in your scoot—big times! Good luck getting it together before the BS! 4 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
