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Latest attachment to find is a Sisis dethatcher and scarifier, just needs the usual brackets welded on to make it Wheelhorse friendly

Does anyone know where i can find some 10" diameter PVC pipe or similar, that doesn't cost too much? I only need a foot in length total. For your viewing pleasure.

Not really foraging, but, went to the machinery sale Monday, saw this lot which didn't make the reserve, I bought it afterwards for the reserve + vat, total £1.20p five boxes of harrow points, Don't know what I'll do with them though.

Thanks Mark, I'm not sure what's going to happen with the dash. I may change it at a later date for something more Wheel Horsey.. We shall see. Thanks Iain Don't worry Max the raw steel look will be staying for now.. Today I managed to get the ignition barrel fitted.. Space is getting a bit tight in there! Marking out the correct place to drill a hole through the panel for the ignition barrel was interesting to say the least, but I'm happy with how it turned out. The barrel is flush with the panel.. While I was drilling holes in that area I also fitted the choke control. And now onto a part of the build I was dreading... Sorting out the electrics!!! I forgot to take a photo of the wiring loom before I started but once all the old insulation tape was removed (a horrible sticky job!) I worked out which bit's of the loom I needed and which could go.. This is the removed pile, basically all the lighting, brake lights, indicator, and horn circuits.. The loom draped over so I could work out what has to go to where.. Starting to look a bit better, well tidier at least If all goes to plan I hope to have the wiring done and the engine fired back up tomorrow.. Fingers crossed I didn't cut any wires I shouldn't have And for your viewing pleasure here's the latest WN video... It's a bit of a long one so best get a drink ready beforehand

Sorry about the poor video. Very few people are allowed back here in the salvage, he doesn't sell anything from the salvage, so I was excited about getting to video. I have another shorter video as well I will post. I would say there are 300-400 machines in the salvage, maybe more.

Some time ago, must be well over a year ago, the bearing on the inner V pulley on the C-125's mule failed. The pulley was one of the pressed steel type, with the bearing sandwiched between the two halves. The two halves spot welded together. I did get them apart but nothing more was done, as The Showman supplied another mule. Now the same thing has happened to that mule. But to my delight, the pulleys are not tin but cast steel. Bearing held in with a circlip. So two new bearings to collect next week. Now the C-125 is Southbend origin, made in '82. The bearing in the cast pulley is a mixture of metric and imperial. Makes me wonder if the tin pulley mule is original to the 125? Tin as a cost saver? And is the cast pulley mule a Belgium made item? Or a pre tin one? Thoughts anyone?

hope this is a better video, I haven't even watched it.

Done the hardest part of stitching the seams, namely the bottom edges that will be captive under the folded base edge. My spacing and straightness of the seam drastically improved after the first 30cms and past the first crimped corner seam- Thankfully most of this bit is out of sight. It's a bit fiddly with trying to keep the tension on the yarn, but quite satisfying despite the loooong time it takes me. The 1/4" diameter Rod frame was in a mess (bare metal originally) and it had welded to the old canvas with the rust. Had a lot of cleaning and straightening to do, but it now has a coat of Kurust, Oxide Primer and Black Enamel. A trial fit of the Canvas with the Base is looking good- I think I've worked out the finishing sequence. Look's like I'll have to stitch the top edge over the Rod Frame after finally fitting/locking the canvas to the base, which will be interesting. Got to do it nice as this top part will show. That's my weekend booked up.

£1-20p! You'll get more than that for scrap. How about making some harrows?

Wow, that is one large collection, any idea how many of them would run if you gave them 12v and some juice?

That's a great find Chris. I will be interested in seeing photos of it in action when you are scarifying your lawn.

Alain, It was that superb Bolens RAM with the front sickle bar on it. Cheers

Me too, and a 8lb maul and a two wheeled wheel barrow that can easily hold 400lbs of dirt, keeps me in shape for when I have to move my 315lb electric motor to another spot, I've been using it as a door stop until last week when I sold it. The guy that came to get it said he was disabled (didn't appear so, but okay) and happily asked me to lift it onto the tailgate of his truck, knowing how much it weighed.

Not seen any pressed tin Pulleys for Mule Drives, only Cast Iron type. Maybe Mun Investments or Toro went cheap on the brand quality on later versions ?. edit- I have Cast Iron versions, one of which is in pieces for a refurb and sell, but low on the list. Could not find bearings with correct Dimensions in UK, nearest was too skinny at 7/16" wide. Actual dims are 1.5/8" (1.6250")OD x 3/4" (0.750") ID x 1/2" (0.5") wide. . Loads available in U.S. but 'Buy n Ship' rates too high commercially and on most Auction Ads. Be interested to know which Bearings your getting and from where though. Edit - Just checked and it was earlier. Look's like the changeover occurred in 75 for 76. The OEM pressed Steel pulleys (2) will set you back about £60 new and complete imported Part numbers are 104974/5.

Just read your description and viewed your pic of the problem again and I believe I now understand where the issue is?, but I can also be mistaken. Suspect you could have a problem with the PTO Bearing shaft. It's the short stubby shaft that carries the Quick Release Pin. On that shaft, there is what you will call a 'Snap Ring' in UK it is also known as a Circlip. That Snap Ring carries All the Pressure that the PTO Control Lever applies to the PTO Clutch and pressure Pad friction material. This is the only example I have on mine that is similar to show the Snap Ring in place (on an older 72 model)- That Snap Ring sits in a shallow groove in the Shaft and wears out the square edges of the groove and so the ring slips out when pressure is applied !. If this is your issue, you will need to replace the Shaft and Snap Ring. I presume your machine is about 1978 which will have a Model number like 81-16KS01?. Either way, the part numbers remained the same for the next several years. Here's a snap shot of Toro's IPL covering the component parts- Parts #33 & #34 are the suspects and the Toro Part nbrs are- 33 = #102872 & 34 = 936125 if you need them. It is a weak spot in the design, but ok as long as spare parts are available , like in the U.S. where you should have no problem obtaining them. To overcome this design issue, I for one have modified it, by producing a shaft with a Shoulder formed where the Snap Ring goes and carries all the pressure- The inside carries a thick washer (not shown) and retained by a Socket Head Bolt to carry the pressure when releasing the PTO away from the Pressure Plate. Edit - also noticed you need to fix the Roll Pin arrowed in this copied image as it is part of your problem-

Hey, welcome to mom. Great machines - I've got one, nowhere near as tidy as that!

welcome to MOM behoof, i like your avatar