Ed Kennell 38,178 #20101 Posted October 19, 2023 2 minutes ago, WheelHorseNut said: Wow -- that is a nice look! Question -- is it night and day with those turf tires and wheel weights as far as stopping slippage? We shall see. I just put them on today. I only use this 417 for mowing and I do experience some tire spinning on my steep areas. This extra weight should help. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrianKoch 307 #20102 Posted October 19, 2023 (edited) Gentlemen, Today I repaired the leaky plastic gas tank on the ‘69 Charger 12 by drilling out the old outlet, installing a bushing and shutoff valve, cutting the dash pan hole wider, and adding a fuel filter. I just acquired this tractor and am dedicating it to being my “mower” and will dedicate the ‘68 Charger 12 I have for “tractor stuff”. This ‘69 needs work, but thankfully mowing season is coming to an end so I can get this horse sorted out by spring time. Edited October 19, 2023 by BrianKoch 4 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnymag3 2,520 #20103 Posted October 20, 2023 17 hours ago, balconio said: Red paint PLEASE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whtractors24 3,116 #20104 Posted October 21, 2023 Cleaning / going through my new 56’ 3 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ML3 1,203 #20105 Posted October 21, 2023 Started taking apart Suburban rat rod project. Need to get shelf built in garage 1st to put the RJs & Suburban on. I need the room to work on the Suburban 6 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy N. 2,154 #20106 Posted October 22, 2023 I got her dirty. I guess I'll have to clean her tomorrow. 10 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davem1111 2,030 #20107 Posted October 23, 2023 The seat has been wobbly on my GT-1848 for quite a while, and the bad habit of putting a hand and lots of weight on the seat back when getting on and off had made it worse, so I decided it was time to see what was going on. The metal was cracked on both sides where the cross brace that the seat hinges attach to (sorry, no picture, but I'm guessing most of you have seen this kind of damage before). I thought about welding some new metal on there, but realized that I had a cross brace that went further up to reach the next set of holes, so I went with that. While I had the seat and fender off I replace the mangled hydro fan, cleaned and lubed the hydro linkage and fins, and dropped a new seat on it. I also had found this old toolbox which I painted red, made a bracket for it and mounted it on the fender. I think this will come in handy. [ yeah, I know the deck looks bad - this is the worst of 3 48" SD's I have, been using it out in the fields. It will probably get some TLC this winter.... oh, and a WH logo will eventually replace or cover up the B&S logo the PO put on the Honda engine. ] No pictures on this yet but I did some work on my 417-H steering column, and started fabbing a motion pedal for it. 7 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,064 #20108 Posted October 23, 2023 20 minutes ago, davem1111 said: yeah, I know the deck looks bad Looks fine from here. At least you still use it! Very few man made items these days still in use after 50+ years. Paint fades... But the deck still works! 4 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sodaking27 777 #20109 Posted October 24, 2023 Lil light upgrade today. What a difference. 6 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,897 #20110 Posted October 24, 2023 @davem1111 it would be a great idea to cut those wheel weight studs right down tight. Shin killers right there, ask me how an know! 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,897 #20111 Posted October 24, 2023 1/2 day for my niece Leighty Bug ofay. We took a ride on Putt Putt, then did a little recreation picture. No cukes available, I guess a Reese’s peanut butter cup will do… 5 1 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davem1111 2,030 #20112 Posted October 25, 2023 4 hours ago, Pullstart said: @davem1111 it would be a great idea to cut those wheel weight studs right down tight. Shin killers right there, ask me how an know! Yeah, I just thought about that this weekend, but so far I haven't lost any blood because of those.... just dumb luck I guess. I think I'll not only cut them off but I'll get some rubber caps to put on them. I know what those kind of encounters feel like - reminds me of running behind the truck, forgetting that the hitch was sticking out. My shins look like a mountain range from the damage I've done to them. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thor27 767 #20113 Posted October 25, 2023 (edited) On 10/23/2023 at 6:19 AM, davem1111 said: The seat has been wobbly on my GT-1848 for quite a while, and the bad habit of putting a hand and lots of weight on the seat back when getting on and off had made it worse, so I decided it was time to see what was going on. The metal was cracked on both sides where the cross brace that the seat hinges attach to (sorry, no picture, but I'm guessing most of you have seen this kind of damage before). I thought about welding some new metal on there, but realized that I had a cross brace that went further up to reach the next set of holes, so I went with that. I'd go a step farther and look at the transaxle to F plate bolts too. If they're loose that will cause the hood stand to crack. Edited October 25, 2023 by Thor27 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,662 #20114 Posted October 25, 2023 (edited) On 10/23/2023 at 9:19 AM, davem1111 said: The seat has been wobbly on my GT-1848 for quite a while, and the bad habit of putting a hand and lots of weight on the seat back when getting on and off had made it worse, so I decided it was time to see what was going on. The metal was cracked on both sides where the cross brace that the seat hinges attach to (sorry, no picture, but I'm guessing most of you have seen this kind of damage before). I thought about welding some new metal on there, but realized that I had a cross brace that went further up to reach the next set of holes, I added 1/8" x 1 1/2" flat on top of the broken ends each side extended it up under the shifter plate and used the shifter plate bolts to hold them in place. I also added a1/8" x 2" across because I was raising the fender pan for 25" tires. The 2" channel is 1 3/4" long to match the 1 3/4" I raised the fender bracket. Edited October 26, 2023 by Lee1977 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelhorse#1 1,665 #20115 Posted October 25, 2023 (edited) Had a issue with the B-80 periodically surging. Though it was possibly carb issue readjusted carb no change.Pulled carb apart and cleaned no change. Checked points and found this… Anyone else have this issue,I thought kohler points were better than aftermarket maybe I just got a bad one ? I just installed them this spring …weird Edited October 25, 2023 by Wheelhorse#1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sodaking27 777 #20116 Posted October 25, 2023 Just waiting on the new sneakers to be delivered. 2 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,516 #20117 Posted October 25, 2023 57 minutes ago, Wheelhorse#1 said: Had a issue with the B-80 periodically surging. Though it was possibly carb issue readjusted carb no change.Pulled carb apart and cleaned no change. Checked points and found this… Anyone else have this issue,I thought kohler points were better than aftermarket maybe I just got a bad one ? I just installed them this spring …weird Maybe a bad condenser 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelhorse#1 1,665 #20118 Posted October 25, 2023 4 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Maybe a bad condenser Interesting .Maybe Causing to burn hotter than normal ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,516 #20119 Posted October 25, 2023 We used the Wally Digger Backhoe FEL to move more stone into the erosion control project area by the right side of the Pole Barn. Nearing completion on that deal. 4 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,006 #20120 Posted October 26, 2023 @Sodaking27 those wheels powder coated? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sodaking27 777 #20121 Posted October 26, 2023 52 minutes ago, 8ntruck said: @Sodaking27 those wheels powder coated? Yes they were powder coated. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,462 #20122 Posted October 26, 2023 10 hours ago, Sodaking27 said: Yes they were powder coated. Don, Who's your powder coater? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sodaking27 777 #20123 Posted October 26, 2023 1 hour ago, rmaynard said: Don, Who's your powder coater? PM sent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHGuy413 2,689 #20124 Posted October 26, 2023 (edited) After @WheelHorse_Kid pulled a few weeks ago his older brother Aiden has shown a little more interest in tractors. For those who don’t know him Aiden was my right hand man in the garage for years til he hit those preteen/teen years. His world revolves around baseball and plays 3 outta 4 seasons and practices in the off season. So it’s nice to see him back out in the garage and hopefully gets re bit with the horse bug. This late gray 60’s hydro that they got in a package deal that they purchased last winter with all their own money was his goal. Well today he took it for its first spin under its own power. Not the correct motor but still looks to be the correct horsepower. He’s currently out there in the driveway working with Alex and they are taking the plow off. The previous owner did not have a plow bracket so he installed the rod into the hitch on the back and then cut a hole in the fender pan for the turning arm. It’s missing a belt guard but I think I have one kicking around. He says he wants to keep it gray. Someone did a great job of free handing the decal area and even on the plow itself. Edited October 26, 2023 by WHGuy413 3 10 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,897 #20125 Posted October 27, 2023 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
