Tractorhead 9,064 #11901 Posted June 17, 2021 2 hours ago, Maxwell-8 said: For what is that? I will show on Weekend, when it get‘s its first Testdrive 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuneup 1,433 #11902 Posted June 17, 2021 Well, the Chinese knock-off fuel pump has arrived for the 516, although the original seemed to be doing fine when tested. Just can't get fuel in that bowl! Replaced the pump - no go. Pulled inlet fuel from a can (thinking the fuel filter is clogged (new) - no go. This really was my bad but the fuel lines are new as well! Blew into the pump exit hose/carb inlet and there is no flow. Pulled the carb top again (bowl empty) and it takes effort to get any flow - with the float and valve removed. Reversed it - flushed it with Gumout and air - fixed. Mows like a banshee. Simple fix, and I now have a spare pump I can use for the 520 when I get that running. I gotta say - the old restored C-125 just does whatever I want it to do for years and years. That 516 needs TLC fairly often. I love that Onan and its torque but it's always something. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #11903 Posted June 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Tractorhead said: I will show on Weekend, when it get‘s its first Testdrive taters? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #11904 Posted June 17, 2021 Had these cool looking digital pressure and transmission gauges but they were garbage as expected from a Chinese product. Replaced them with conventional analog ones also USA made. In addition little woman comes home one day and hands me a “ gauge “ for the tractor . It’s an outside cooking timer. Now I can keep track of how long it takes to mow the lawn. 1 1 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigcreek 205 #11905 Posted June 18, 2021 Hell, I thought that was some bad ass tachometer lol 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #11906 Posted June 18, 2021 2 hours ago, bigcreek said: Hell, I thought that was some bad ass tachometer lol What is nearly the same 😂 could seattime takes too long? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #11907 Posted June 18, 2021 5 hours ago, pullstart said: taters? If it will work - yes... 👍 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,065 #11908 Posted June 18, 2021 6 hours ago, Tuneup said: I love that Onan and its torque but it's always something 100% agreed. Old Kohlers can sit in a barn for 30 years and crank on the first try with gas that smells like varnish in the tank. Good luck with an Onan that has fresh gas and a new rebuild. Completely different machines! 3 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,065 #11909 Posted June 18, 2021 5 hours ago, formariz said: In addition little woman comes home one day and hands me a “ gauge “ for the tractor . Oh no I really screwed up. I showed this to my wife. She liked it... 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #11910 Posted June 18, 2021 It worked. Don‘t ask an idiot - did you take a picture before ? nope i don‘t - forgot about it, but hey - it works for me. so after Mowing, i used my new „Hydraulic hands“ to quick remove the Mowerdeck. Because of the Heat 38*C today i must little slow down. In the Shed i measured 42*C no temps for doing heavy Work. So i decided to give the Hydraulic Backhoe it‘s first Live test with the Powersteering Pump. Pretty cool not to ride over the Deck, just use the impact wrench to loosen it, pull few levers and the Deck is out. Back saving at it‘s best. after that i decided to try my „new built“ Toy. While between taters the grass keeps growing i wanna clean it up and losening a little the Loamy Soil. Maybe so i thought it will be able a little to pile the Potatoes, but for that Task i have a Plow for the Iseki. Maybe i rework it also to be usable with my Wheelhorse. . Here is a Picture of the Result after 3 turns, i just have to add about 50lbs as addon weight. Just the outer 2 Plants be zucchini, thats the reason i exclude them from the Process. Because i don’t need all the Potatoes at once, i set them in different timelines, so that they grow in different. It appears it worked like i planed. So a in between the rows is urgently needed. 4 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldWorkHorse 3,045 #11911 Posted June 18, 2021 (edited) Got the dust off the 1257Heavy and finished up the hood. And mocked up my snorkel with the " I don't think it's the right size filter " but it came in bigger then I thought so might just work. And has a nice chrome heat shield that works as a nice rain gaurd. Other filter I'd have to build one. Also installed my new "TrailBomber" hood ornament from @Wheel Horse 3D! Edited June 18, 2021 by OldWorkHorse 4 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel Horse 3D 3,795 #11912 Posted June 18, 2021 (edited) Thats one mean lookin machine! Youve even got a suicide knob on there! Awesome! Edited June 18, 2021 by Wheel Horse 3D 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obone 142 #11913 Posted June 18, 2021 Got these to put on. Just missing the lift flag I ordered. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #11914 Posted June 18, 2021 (edited) I thought about putting a older hood on Rebel think it looks nice this tractor is a year older what do you guys think Edited June 18, 2021 by TJ salyers 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #11915 Posted June 18, 2021 19 hours ago, Tractorhead said: If it will work - yes... 👍 If ya got soft enough dirt, I guarantee it will work... (I made a ripper for my tractor). Might have to till it first though... Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #11916 Posted June 18, 2021 On 6/16/2021 at 5:12 PM, pullstart said: @Snoopy11 how hard is it to pull start a 50 hp engine? Got any videos? Here is a video of the tractor starting and running. God is it wicked... Don 2 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #11917 Posted June 19, 2021 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Snoopy11 said: Here is a video of the tractor starting and running. God is it wicked... Don Forgot to mention... that was 6,500 rpm I hit... Just in case anyone was wondering... I dunno how much in total this engine cost me to build... but it was a pretty sum... over 400$ for the crate motor, plus all the performance goodies... so probably around a grand, if I had to take a guess. Now I got like 4$ in the Wheel Horse fund... LOL Don Edited June 19, 2021 by Snoopy11 error 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelhorse#1 1,666 #11918 Posted June 19, 2021 On 6/17/2021 at 12:52 PM, pullstart said: All strapped down! Momma’s gonna daily drive this to work the next couple days.. close by shake down if you will! Is that 857 fersell ? Nice haul you have there ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #11919 Posted June 19, 2021 25 minutes ago, Wheelhorse#1 said: Is that 857 fersell ? Nice haul you have there ! It is not... it’s my daughter’s. Thanks, can’t wait for the Big Show! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelhorse#1 1,666 #11920 Posted June 19, 2021 Ok ,was worth a shot .Always liked that model .I’ll be at the show too ,first one for me.Looking forward to it . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #11921 Posted June 19, 2021 12 minutes ago, Wheelhorse#1 said: Ok ,was worth a shot .Always liked that model .I’ll be at the show too ,first one for me.Looking forward to it . this one’s no normal 857. Here is the build thread if you’re interested. https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/topic/75987-and-now-on-to-the-last-haul-of-the-big-show-jadas-barney-fife/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldWorkHorse 3,045 #11922 Posted June 19, 2021 Finished up FlowahPowahs dash and installed the choke and throttle knob and key chain from @Wheel Horse 3D and then started planing out how gonna mount my 1967 Maine tractor plate on my 1967 tractor... it's the little things in life lol.. 3 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,071 #11923 Posted June 19, 2021 1 minute ago, OldWorkHorse said: started planing out how gonna mount my 1967 Maine tractor plate on my 1967 tractor... it's the little things in life lol.. Can you make a bracket that would bolt to those 4 bolts on the back of the seat ? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldWorkHorse 3,045 #11924 Posted June 19, 2021 @Horse Newbie ooohhh.... I like that idea 💡! Mind it I steal it!? That would be simple enough and look nice. Thanks! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,276 #11925 Posted June 19, 2021 19 hours ago, Snoopy11 said: Here is a video of the tractor starting and running. God is it wicked... Don Good built, she does need some higher gearing to be able to use all the ponies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
