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  1. 8 points
    So I ordered a spring from good ole' Glen Pettit here on Red Square and my package arrived today. It felt like Christmas morning when I opened the box and all these goodies came out! Thanks Glen.
  2. 7 points
    Too bad; corporate America has too many lawyers ans too little common sense.
  3. 6 points
    Jim, if I might add another gripe: people who list "want" ads and don't reply or close the thread if they got what the needed.
  4. 6 points
    Here is the manual with parts list. Remove the cotter pin and shims from the rear of the lower steering shaft #34. See if you can push the lower shaft forward enough that the gear teeth will clear each other. You may need to loosen or remove the 2 bolts holding the support casting #28 to the frame so the gears will clear. Center the steering wheel and front wheels/tires and then mesh the gears back together. The fan gear should end up straight up so left and right turns are equal. Add enough shims at the rear of the lower shaft to pull it back so the gears are very close to tight through a full left to right turn. You need to end up with a few thousandths clearance between the gear teeth through the full travel so they don't break in use. Reinstal the cotter pin and add grease. Check the bushing #29 in the cast support for excessive wear which may be causing some of your problem. Garry
  5. 5 points
    I started up the horse yesterday being bored and afterwords my ears were ringing so bad. I put a pipe on it last year, only cuz it looked cleaner than having clamps and a muffler on it. With that being said, today I went to tractor supply for a muffler, 2 clamps, and a flapper. Came home. Wrenched the big pipe off and clamped the muffler on its spot. I guess after painted flat black it's not too bad....
  6. 5 points
    Paul is spot on about point corrosion.That is the first thing to take care of.New plugs and battery are a good start to getting up and running.Since you get no response with starting fluid you have an ignition problem. This is the first area to sort out but you should also look at replacing the fuel lines,fuel filters and checking for fuel flow from the fuel tank shut off valve.The carburetor also may need some cleaning as gasoline goes bad over time.If you can try to use ethanol free gas.If you can't get that then definitely keep a product called Sea Foam on hand.I am sure I am not the only one here that swears by that product.Lastly go easy on the starting fluid.It is a crutch at best and can cause engine damage if over used.JAinVA
  7. 5 points
    While I understand that searching for your own answers, likes, and thank you's are much appreciated on this site, I also don't believe that any of of us has the right to force our values on anyone else. If you have better manners than I do, good for you, but when you post things like this you are disparaging other members. There are no manners in that. If it were up to me alone, threads like these would never see the light of day, but then I would be imposing my values on you. No good can come of this. Maybe it's time we all took a step back and started minding our own business. It is counterproductive to try and self-moderate the site to suit yourself. We have a team of extremely qualified Moderators to do that, myself not included in that statement as I am new to this and still learning the ropes.
  8. 4 points
    I got a set of severely weathered/rusted wheel covers with the 520H I bought last spring and decided to give my local powder coater a shot with his "stainless/chrome" look powder just got them back this evening what do you guys think? vs the actual original chrome (last picture of a set I polished up back in the summer)? I believe I'm going to paint the embossments like the old style before they go back in use,Jeff.
  9. 4 points
    But Jim, is it too much to expect someone to acknowledge help when offered? I am in agreement with everyone who feels this way. Manners are sorely lacking in today's society, both on social media and in public. If individual members of this forum don't point it out to the offenders, who's going to? Hmm? I'm glad that it is not up to you to prevent these threads from "seeing the light of day". This is one of the best self-policed forums out there. We have had members who thought they were better than others, and knew more than others, and they wanted everyone to know it. Thanks goodness members let them know how they felt, and the "problems" took care of themselves.
  10. 4 points
    I am in the process of putting a Kohler M14 back together.In checking the cam endplay I found that I needed 0.015 thousands shims.I checked and found Isavetractors have these shims in stock.Just in case anyone needs any I think the cost is reasonable and its nice not having to go out looking to a dealer for them.By looking through his listing the shim is also used in the balance gears.I didn't know that.Good info, I think.JAinVA
  11. 4 points
    I understand what your saying , Jim. But on the positive side, Just think of the legacy of information (from you. JAinVA) and others on this site that will help so many wheel horse owners from here on.
  12. 4 points
    Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't we just tackle this subject in a thread titled "Manners"?
  13. 3 points
    I hauled some scrap metal today from our shop to the scrap dealer we go to. While I was dumping my load , I looked over and saw a beautiful Wheelhorse snow blade sitting. I walked over and couldn't believe how nice it was even the cutting edge. Anyways when I inquired about buying it, they said there is a no sale policy at their yard. Too bad, such a nice blade. Anyhow hence the title of this thread.
  14. 3 points
  15. 3 points
    Check the points this way. Ground the test light on any chassis metal or battery (-). Turn the motor over and watch for constant power at the coil (+). Now move to the coil (-) and turn it over. When the points are open you should have power. When the points are closed you should have 0 power. If you don't get 0 power the contacts are likely dirty and not making electrical contact. Clean up the point's contact surfaces. The light should flash once for every 2 turns of the crankshaft because the camshaft turns 1/2 the speed of the crankshaft. Garry
  16. 3 points
    It may be a while before I post anything of significance although I'll respond to questions. As of tonight I finally cleared the latest significant hurdle. And I am embarrassed to say how happy I was to accomplish such a simple feat. I have wrestled on and off for weeks and tonight I finally managed to break that danged hitch pin loose from the larger half of the tranny case. I was concerned I was going to crack the casting but it finally gave up!!!!! And since it seems silly to post such a minor event, I'll post a couple pics of the D-series hub for those not familiar with them. The 4 threaded holes on the backside are where I am considering mounting a go-kart disc brake set up to act as turning brake and assist as a poor mans limited slip diff.
  17. 2 points
    Check it out! I found this RJ today as a lawn ornament. I knocked on the door and the guy ended up selling it to me for $200 with a plow and mower deck in awesome shape and all the manuals and receipts and even spare parts! I couldn't believe it. Hood has been repaired but its not destroyed, no muffler guard (typical), but its the original engine, belt guard, serial # sticker. Attachments are in remarkable shape compared to what I've seen. The skid shoes on the plow aren't even worn. Heres a couple pics, Ill take more tomorrow.
  18. 2 points
    I came across some old photos of my sons RJ 58 we restored about 8 or 9 years ago. Looks the same today and enjoyed this project with him. The white overspray on tires was cleaned off, I didn't want to dismount tires due to age and they hold air. I found a NOS plow for it last year and going to restore its original mower deck this year. Besides the plow, tractor is all original from previous owner who purchased it new. I will try and find more pics of tear down and rebuild.
  19. 2 points
    Hello all. First post here and I will probably end up with a lot more questions for you all during this adventure. I bought a house this fall that had a C-175 tractor, the mower deck, snow blade and tiller attachment come with the house. I ignored it all fall due to other issues but now I’m finally getting the time to mess with it. I put a new battery in it as well as new spark plugs. I went to fire it up and it will turn over but not start. I tried using starting fluid with no success. The most action I got out of it was a backfire at one point with the starting fluid. Is there a typical problem to look for when these machines sit for some time? What is the next thing I should be checking? I know it had been sitting since July of 2014 but likely for some time before that even. Thanks for any help you can provide. Adam
  20. 2 points
    http://www.foxnews.com/auto/2017/01/18/slow-motion-video-captures-combustion-process.html
  21. 2 points
    Maybe the previous owner turned off the gas?
  22. 2 points
    @JAinVA Could we get some pics? I am curious which EBay mufflers you are talking about. The downward at 45 degrees is intriguing...
  23. 2 points
    I'm betting... they look much better in person. Paint up the centers, then let's see them on the tractor.
  24. 2 points
    Thanks! Ags were my sons idea.
  25. 2 points
    Couldn't you just ask them to trade scrap for it? Surely ther must have been a way to save it??
  26. 2 points
    And if you have a gravel drive, this will help the blower float on the top VS digging in and throwing gravel. Downfall is it will float over hard packed snow instead of blowing it. My old Ford had 2 large springs that made the 2 stage blower seem very light. It would float over the snow at the end of the drive where the snow plow threw it in instead of blowing it. Good thing about lift springs is you end up with more weight pushing down on front wheels so steering is better. Cleat
  27. 2 points
    So on a tip from Jay Bee I moved my flag up to the top hole, which by itself made lifting the blower easily 50% easier. Next I installed the spring from Glen Pettit, which again made it even easier. Now it's practically light! Thanks again everyone!
  28. 2 points
  29. 2 points
    Can't help with the ID unless it is in this manual. You may go through the whole manual before you find your numbers. In printed format it makes more sense as there are left and right pages open at the same time. You should be able to figure it out but hollar if you can't. According to the parts lists the 1974-1976 B-100 used carb # A-237772 and 1977 used carb # 47 053 13. Garry
  30. 2 points
    I have made my own washers out of shim stock to get a job in the past. Being able to purchase them sounds much easier.
  31. 2 points
    Adam, this may or may not help, but this video is putting a 10 pinion LS differential together. It will give you some insight as to how this works and maybe what is possible. I'm not sure you could even lock the pinions in here the way they float in the ring. check it out.
  32. 2 points
    My C160 had a worn out Nelson Muffler. The noise was too much for my tastes. I used a factory Harley muffler from a 2015 Road King. Stock mufflers are cheap as that's the first thing a new owner changes. I actually got mine for free. I know it had less than twenty miles on it. A few 1" NPT fittings and nipples and it's nice and mellow tone. I'll get around to putting a bracket on it soon. Mark.
  33. 2 points
    My guess would be the points have some corrosion on them from sitting. Are you familiar with small engines?? My C175s are sleeping for the winter and I do not have any good pictures of points. This is a stripped KT17. You can see the points just below eh oil dipstick. Yours would have a sheet metall box covering them. If you have a points file that is first choice to clean them if not a new dollar bill run back an forth between the contacts can work. Do you have a multimeter??
  34. 2 points
    Click on red blower lift spring to open full story.
  35. 2 points
    I love the key chain he packs. I have them on a couple of my 520's.
  36. 2 points
    Thanks guys. I'm just one day older than I was yesterday.
  37. 2 points
    And I reiterate my pet peeve, that if possible, use the search engines to locate answers first.... Dont want you feeling ostracized and all alone on that soapbox! Lol
  38. 2 points
    In '72 the Raider 12 and 14 had the 5072 limited slip with 1 1/8 axles; Raider 10s didn't
  39. 2 points
  40. 2 points
    You may want to go back and adjust the points, they also set the timing. Use the attached method to set the points. Kohler static_timing.pdf
  41. 2 points
    @Aldon Born and raised in Franklin WV, been working in Harrisonburg since 1990 (same company since '97) then moved to Staunton a little over 4 years ago with my latest bride (born and raised in Staunton), again small world these old tractors make, Jeff.
  42. 2 points
    Howdy BlasterDad. I'm another newbie from Michigan with my first Wheel Horse only recently acquired. I've been poking around the forums and feel like I'm getting a case of the WH bug! So, anyway, welcome from a fellow Michigan newbie!
  43. 2 points
  44. 2 points
    Welcome to RS. (Sure am glad this thread isn't what it I thought it might be based on the title)
  45. 2 points
    Afternoon gentlemen had some free time today, so I fabricated a new muffler for my C-81 using a propane tank, and a variety of pipe fittings 3/4" and 1" from Home Depot. I used the existing mounting bracket off the old (shot) muffler as well as the end Tip otherwise everything is new.... The 3/4" pipe inlet and outlet were "brazed" on with an oxygen and acetylene torch. I also drilled several rows of holes all around the part of the 3/4" pipe that went into the top of the tank and closed the far end (welded a nut across the opening). End result is that it sounds almost exactly like the stock muffler now we will see how long it holds up.......NOTE: The tanks have two (2) spring valves (like the one's in a tire tube)..... they are a bit deeper then the one's in a tire tube so I took a piece of steel rod (same size as the hole) took my small cut-off tool cut a fork in the top of the rod inserted it into the tank valves screwed the valves out and then blew-out the tank with my air compressor. Note: you can also depress the valve with a small screw driver and get like 98% of any gas out. Like anything else you do have to take pre-cautions and be very careful. You could also fill it with water after the valves are out and then drain.
  46. 2 points
    If you don't have a spring compressor, you can have someone hold down the valve (or turn the engine on its head) and then compress the spring with two screwdrivers or even a pair of pliers used as levers. It's what I do. Putting it back in with this method is more difficult. I put twine on either side of the spring and compress it in a vise - which I do have - and take great care! Tie the twine and then release the vise pressure. Place it in, attach collars and cut the twine. Sweet. Vises have many uses but spring compressors are used once and then put away for X years. Useful tool but a 'unitasker' as the cook once said. Either that, or I'm just a cheap Southern boy.
  47. 2 points
    This is a very good thread. Sometimes, I offer information or advise and I end up being the only one to answer a thread. I would like to know if my information was correct, or my advise helped out. I'm fine with the "Like" button, because it tells me that person I was trying to help, at least read my post. We had one member here a year or more ago, that would come into transmissions and just ask a question...like he deserved an answer. I answered him and he never acknowledged anything at all. On his 3rd thread, I went and searched his content to verify he did this all the time. We don't get paid enough to sit here and answer questions for members with no manners. I sent him a PM and explained that if any information was helpful to him it would be nice if he came back in and said the information was good...it helps other members who take the time to search and a finished thread works wonders. He never answered my PM and I have not seen him back on Red Square either. I was in no way demeaning in my PM.
  48. 2 points
    I hear you - I'm wondering if it's a bigger issue than the typically fine folks on Red Square though. Seems appreciation and expressions of it are going the way of the social media trash heap...Sad really, all the negative vitriol on most sites...Very unlike this site. I guess I have been very fortunate on this forum. With one exception, I have received nothing but outstanding help and consideration for my inquiries, and usually an appreciative "thanks" or something along those lines if I have tried to help someone out...And in that one instance? The gentleman, whom I do not know, PM'd me shortly after with an apology and explanation. Upstanding and appreciated. I don't go on other social media sites for the very reason you are talking about - they are anything but "social" - they are ANTI-social... I just hope this site continues to be used by such knowledgeable and kind people who are willing to share their expertise with those of us who are not WH experts. It really is amazing to me how willing they (and you) are to spend their time helping folks out that they don't even know (Including some who won't say "thanks"). I certainly appreciate it! Thanks for posting this. Good reminder to us all what a great group is here to help us out and that they deserve a "thanks".
  49. 1 point
    I have been posting here for a little while and have had the pleasure to meet a few of you personally.It may be a small point but in some ways I feel that some folks were raised by wolves or something.If you post a question on this forum for help about a problem why do some feel that its some kind of Google search.If someone offers advice or information is typing in a least thank you so Dam# difficult.I will say this I keep track of the clowns for whom a simple thank you is beyond them and it will be a cold day in hell if I will help them in the future.You guys are on your own.For the rest of you fine folks I thank you and will look forward to your guidance.JAinVA
  50. 1 point
    Looks good. I am a fan of quiet. Seems like most people around here put loud exhaust on their trucks. Mine is stock and quiet and I like it that way. Your tractor may actually run better too. A lot of Gas engines like some back pressure. Cleat
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