ebinmaine 67,492 #13576 Posted November 18, 2021 1 hour ago, kpinnc said: Same here. I have a dedicated "lawnmower" (Scag) for mowing. My Wheel Horses do the other work, and back up the zero turn as needed. No sense wearing them out with a mower. I want them to last at least as long as I do... We only use a push mower 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #13577 Posted November 18, 2021 1 hour ago, kpinnc said: Same here. I have a dedicated "lawnmower" (Scag) for mowing. My Wheel Horses do the other work, and back up the zero turn as needed. No sense wearing them out with a mower. I want them to last at least as long as I do... Same here... JD Zero turn, now a '95 JD... (of which I will be updating the status soon over here): I don't even have a mowing deck on HellHorse... and don't want one... JD says "it's not how fast you mow... it's how well you mow fast." If I had a mowing deck on HellHorse... I would be mowing VERY FAST indeed... Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #13578 Posted November 18, 2021 30 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: We only use a push mower WHAT WHAT WHAT? PUSH MOWER? I saw a Eric slumped over his push mower... crying his eyes out. He told me that he’d be fine, he’s just going through a rough patch. Don 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,275 #13579 Posted November 18, 2021 We were planted some trees, when all the sudden I heard some fighting. Turned out to be these two guys... 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #13580 Posted November 18, 2021 3 minutes ago, Maxwell-8 said: We were planted some trees, when all the sudden I heard some fighting. Turned out to be these two guys... The... tires on that Deere are as big as the Horse... I like the Horse 10 times better... Don 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cblessj 88 #13581 Posted November 18, 2021 Was finally dry enough to get my fall plowing done. Did my existing garden and added a new one. The old Horse did a great job. 14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,492 #13582 Posted November 18, 2021 46 minutes ago, Maxwell-8 said: We were planted some trees, when all the sudden I heard some fighting. Turned out to be these two guys... Too bad about that big green thing being slapped around silly by the little red one. You gots to know your limitations. 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,275 #13583 Posted November 18, 2021 1 minute ago, ebinmaine said: Too bad about that big green thing being slapped around silly by the little red one. You gots to know your limitations. He left with his tail between his legs haha 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse520H 708 #13584 Posted November 18, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Maxwell-8 said: We were planted some trees, when all the sudden I heard some fighting. Turned out to be these two guys... Clearly the WH prepped the land and everything…so why was the Green Giant there? Moral support? Edited November 18, 2021 by WheelHorse520H 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse520H 708 #13585 Posted November 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Snoopy11 said: I like the Horse 10 times better... Don You aren’t the only one 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,625 #13586 Posted November 18, 2021 @AMC RULES that honda set up looks awesome ! think its the way to go , for a repower , solid performance, did a total clear vinyl fuel rated hose change out today , on a 91 ,c12 . hose was getting hard , ran it thru a spiral wrap , wire protector , with hanger mounts , for a no chafing fit. have an ignition switch wire harness coming in , to cover erratic charging. found a split and somewhat fried connector . just staying after what ever , that honda looks like it was made or it , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,625 #13587 Posted November 18, 2021 @ebinmaine , ITS ALIVE ! just did another fuel check valve and vinyl fuel hose , when you do yours , something that is very obvious is the quick backing off of choke to start . idling is better without touching anything , did my usual cable wrapping of both fuel hose and related wiring , to secure and neaten up the entire set up . use those flat nose plyers with those spring clamps . that dielectric grease lets you screw on those fuel filters and check valve . spring clamp should be almost size to size on outside of fuel hose , making for a no leak fit. amazing instant starts , the standing hold of the fuel delivery is the no back flow of fuel before pump , its always there . you are going to love it , pete 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,003 #13588 Posted November 18, 2021 2 hours ago, Snoopy11 said: The... tires on that Deere are as big as the Horse... I like the Horse 10 times better... Don The Horse will be several quantum levels easier to work on.... 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,275 #13589 Posted November 18, 2021 1 hour ago, 8ntruck said: The Horse will be several quantum levels easier to work on.... Don't need al them fancy high dollar computers to read that a small $10 switch is failing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,306 #13590 Posted November 18, 2021 Looks like the new, green guy is assigned the s*** work. See that mess behind it? 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse520H 708 #13591 Posted November 19, 2021 1 hour ago, lynnmor said: Looks like the new, green guy is assigned the s*** work. See that mess behind it? I saw the trailer but couldn’t tell what was in it. The moral support is the WH doesn’t have the crappiest job! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,492 #13592 Posted November 19, 2021 I fastened the newly rebuilt carb to the K341 on the C160 Automatic. Still waiting for my new check valves to arrive. Not sure if I'll finish it up or wait ..... The Paint Department finished up spraying 2 coats of Ace IH Red on our traction arsenal for this winter. 360 lbs of rolling pusher downers there. FYI. This paint is BBT approved. 1 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #13593 Posted November 19, 2021 1 minute ago, ebinmaine said: FYI. This paint is BBT approved. I'd throw some SprayMax clear coat on there... You PJ will last a lot longer... Don 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Lister 142 #13594 Posted November 19, 2021 18 minutes ago, Snoopy11 said: I'd throw some SprayMax clear coat on there... You PJ will last a lot longer... Don I agree noting fades faster than red and yellow. unless it is going to be stored inside it is needed, 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,492 #13595 Posted November 19, 2021 22 minutes ago, Snoopy11 said: I'd throw some SprayMax clear coat on there... You PJ will last a lot longer... Don 2 minutes ago, Bob Lister said: I agree noting fades faster than red and yellow. unless it is going to be stored inside it is needed, These weights will be beat up pretty badly by spring. We'll likely do a proper wire brush/repaint them later. That clear is certainly interesting. We have a few upcoming paint projects I've been wanting to try getting a little more smooth and precise. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #13596 Posted November 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: That clear is certainly interesting. Yep, it dries extremely hard... much harder than any other rattle-can clear coat. Plus, it is fuel proof! Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,492 #13597 Posted November 19, 2021 1 minute ago, Snoopy11 said: fuel proof! Excellent 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #13598 Posted November 19, 2021 1 minute ago, ebinmaine said: Excellent It... just... isn't exactly cheap... I buy it from the Amazonian... Don 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Lister 142 #13599 Posted November 19, 2021 Quote I am fortunate enough to have a mini auto body shop (24x26) in my back yard. I only work part time now so these tractors let me enjoy tinkering with simple no tech mechanical machines. I really hate new cars 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #13600 Posted November 19, 2021 1 minute ago, Bob Lister said: I really hate new cars You aren't the only one... Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
