AHS 1,443 #1 Posted February 11, 2021 Since this last snow storm, I had been counting how many times my neighbor got plowed out... 5 x $40 per push= $200. My B80 cost $100. So, I said to my wife “you know the B80 has actually paid for itself and parts plowing us out this year. And she said “yup, I never had thought that”... and bingo I got my $100 WH justified by my wife! 2 8 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,695 #2 Posted February 11, 2021 NIIIIIIICE!!!! Of course you realize that opens up the authorization door just another few inches wide. 2 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,767 #3 Posted February 11, 2021 "I don't need no stinking justification for my Wheel Horses !!" I would never say that, but what you posted made me think of that. I just had to share. 2 1 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,606 #4 Posted February 11, 2021 (edited) Sounds to me, if my math is correct (200-100=100) like you got $100 extra to go get another Wheel Horse... maybe one for your outstanding Mrs...!!! Edited February 11, 2021 by SylvanLakeWH 1 3 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,695 #5 Posted February 11, 2021 11 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Sounds to me, if my math is correct (200-100=100) like you got $100 extra to go get another Wheel Horse... maybe one for you outstanding Mrs...!!! Near as I can figure you're correct Jimbo 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,922 #6 Posted February 11, 2021 So... Wheel Horsees (many plural) are investments? Sweet! 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,606 #7 Posted February 11, 2021 1 minute ago, pullstart said: So... Wheel Horsees (many plural) are investments? Sweet! Absolutely! Better than Game Stop... 2 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHS 1,443 #8 Posted February 11, 2021 29 minutes ago, pullstart said: So... Wheel Horsees (many plural) are investments? Sweet! Absolutely! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,164 #9 Posted February 11, 2021 2 hours ago, AHS said: Since this last snow storm, I had been counting how many times my neighbor got plowed out... 5 x $40 per push= $200. My B80 cost $100. So, I said to my wife “you know the B80 has actually paid for itself and parts plowing us out this year. And she said “yup, I never had thought that”... and bingo I got my $100 WH justified by my wife! Perfect opportunity to get another tractor with a blower! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHS 1,443 #10 Posted February 11, 2021 @squonk I have a 414-8 with a tall shute single stage, I have only had that out twice. That for the really big snow storms.... but I’m constantly searching for the ‘holy grail of single cylinders’ .... a 16 hp!😀 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,164 #11 Posted February 11, 2021 3 minutes ago, AHS said: @squonk I have a 414-8 with a tall shute single stage, I have only had that out twice. That for the really big snow storms.... but I’m constantly searching for the ‘holy grail of single cylinders’ .... a 16 hp!😀 A 14 will run a single stage just fine. This is a C-145 with a hydro: 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haydendavid380 759 #12 Posted February 12, 2021 They're great little snow pushers 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cschannuth 3,816 #13 Posted February 12, 2021 (edited) 12 hours ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Sounds to me, if my math is correct (200-100=100) like you got $100 extra to go get another Wheel Horse... maybe one for your outstanding Mrs...!!! That, my friend, is what’s known as fuzzy math. My wife says I am very good at fuzzy math… although, in this case, the math is actually working out. Mine does not always work out that well, LOL. Please don’t tell my wife. Edited February 12, 2021 by cschannuth 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,695 #14 Posted February 12, 2021 3 hours ago, cschannuth said: Please don’t tell my wife No worries. Yer good. Secret's safe here. Online. In public. But safe. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHS 1,443 #15 Posted February 12, 2021 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: No worries. Yer good. Secret's safe here. Online. In public. But safe. Safe between us! Type a tractor question in on yahoo and the results are RS all over here!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,467 #16 Posted February 12, 2021 (edited) AHS Those B80 are bullet proof. I have had mine for a while now . Those 8hp are very reliable. If yours has an 8 speed you are a head of the game. I never seen the need for one till I started plowing. Enjoy the tractor. Edited February 12, 2021 by Retierd Wrencher 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haydendavid380 759 #17 Posted February 12, 2021 3 hours ago, ebinmaine said: No worries. Yer good. Secret's safe here. Online. In public. But safe. It's okay. When my wife sees "red square" on the computer I just tell her it's a cold war history site, certainly not a gateway to me spending money on "those tractors" 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHS 1,443 #18 Posted February 12, 2021 Yup, mine pretty much looks the same as yours! @Retierd Wrencher mines an 8 speed. Hey take a picture of your gov. to throttle linkage. The only issue I have is a hi speed issue. Surging. The carb was off when I got it. It runs great until I have it full throttle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHS 1,443 #19 Posted February 12, 2021 2 hours ago, AHS said: Yup, mine pretty much looks the same as yours! @Retierd Wrencher mines an 8 speed. Hey take a picture of your gov. to throttle linkage. The only issue I have is a hi speed issue. Surging. The carb was off when I got it. It runs great until I have it full throttle. @ebinmaine I know you have an 8hp Kohler, I think... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,695 #20 Posted February 12, 2021 Just now, AHS said: @ebinmaine I know you have an 8hp Kohler, I think... Couple. Patriot horse has one. Rarely used. Trina's 867. Often used. Her favorite tractor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haydendavid380 759 #21 Posted February 12, 2021 4 hours ago, AHS said: Yup, mine pretty much looks the same as yours! @Retierd Wrencher mines an 8 speed. Hey take a picture of your gov. to throttle linkage. The only issue I have is a hi speed issue. Surging. The carb was off when I got it. It runs great until I have it full throttle. Here's a picture of my 8hp 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,695 #22 Posted February 12, 2021 @AHS What angle are you looking to get? I can take a short video or 2 of my 1974 and Trina's 1967 if it would help you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHS 1,443 #23 Posted February 12, 2021 This is what I have.. the 2nd hole on each one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHS 1,443 #24 Posted February 12, 2021 There. That is a better one. I’ve tried messing around with the main jet... all it is is full throttle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haydendavid380 759 #25 Posted February 12, 2021 Does the surging go away with load? Mine has a little bit of a putt-putt-putt surging until the engine gets a load 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
