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    I've nearly owned every wheel horse minus a D . This is for sale next to me with only 89 hours I believe it was Rick. V old unit the gentlemen thought it online off eBay in 2012 from Missouri brand new still had plastic on it . What to do http://pho.to/AgGty
  3. 6 points
    If you want to stay RED ,4X4 ,diesel, FEL ,and clutch/gear drive and save a few $ there's always the Mahindra eMax22G, so for I'm very pleased with mine,and for size comparison I have parked beside a 520xi, Jeff.
  4. 5 points
    Don't worry yourself, the greens gonna go. As the pictures show the bucket had a few dings and dents, so with a sledge and the anvil I beat them out as best I could. Then came the turn of the angle grinder to cut off the brackets. They were well made and heavy duty with welded bosses which coincidentally were the same ID as my cat 1 pins OD, so not wanting to let them go to waste, they got cut out and cleaned up. Next came the 'new' brackets, metal cut from an old car lift. Because the loader booms are 200mm wide the brackets needed to be quite deep to accommodate them, these scrap pieces cut and drilled seemed just about right, but a bit weak. So I cut gussets to beef them up. 3 brackets, 12 gussets and I saved 8 bosses. (I later had a friend with a lathe make more of the bosses for all the remaining pivot points on the loader) With the booms tack welded square with a piece of angle, standing on level concrete a piece of 200mm box was used as a spacer from ground level. I put the brackets on the booms using worn out cutting discs as spacers clamped them up, then moved the bucket into place. When things were where they should be l spotted them on. From there on went the bosses and gussets. Lastly I welded the brackets on the bucket permanently. Attached it back onto the loader and took a look,... should be ok. Only a few things left to do now. Oops doubled up with a few pictures.
  5. 5 points
    Not as young as most of the good looking kiddos on here but here's a couple of the boys Horsin' around and the girl helping with some art work.
  6. 4 points
    Got things going for this year. Back garden is planted to potatoes, front garden has onions green beans squash cucumber peppers and tomatoes so far. Still got another garden to get planted but that'll happen after the next rain
  7. 4 points
    I have found 3 uses for the 312H and it's plow frame. WINTER Standard 48" snow blade SPRING Tiller Time SUMMER Trailer mover About 5 minutes to make the blade to ball hitch change. Both use the standard two pins from the blade. The tiller takes about 15 minutes. It uses the front blade pin and two bolts connecting the braces to the frame. Of course the PTO hoop must be opened to install the belt. Due to the arthritis in my neck, I only have about + - 10 degrees movement, so I am not able to look back. This is probably a good thing, and it may be the reason I like all my implements in front. It is much easier to wiggle a trailer into a tight space with the hitch on the front. And there is no danger of doing a back flip that can happen when pulling a heavy trailer with a rear hitch... ..don't ask.
  8. 4 points
    We are all glad you were born!
  9. 4 points
    My misses says she's glad it's not the 50's for her,Jeff.
  10. 4 points
    For some strange reason... the Mrs Rules finds this very amusing.
  11. 4 points
    Buy it, don't worry about storage as you can store it at my place!!!
  12. 4 points
    If you just want to flip it then go with what Ken and Steve said. But, if you have an absolute burning desire to own a "D" in pristine condition then that may be the best opportunity you will ever have. It isn't my money being spent so I feel awkward telling you to buy it, but if you will regret not having purchased it then go get it. Asking us is a silly thing , you know we are all addicted to .
  13. 4 points
    Mold is Green and will grow on you if you don't get to painting that bucket!
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    What do you call a wife that enjoys her husband's hobbies or even tolerates them???? A keeper!
  16. 3 points
    Those rules are posted in the kitchen... lol
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    Update time again..got the rear tires on and decided to push it outback for some pics. Gonna spend saturday getting some more painted and making a few touchups i seen i missed.
  19. 3 points
    The battery finally died on my truck today and searched online for a replacement. Found the Batteries Plus site for a Duracell brand and checked it out. I have an 8.1 liter GM Vortec which needs a decent battery to turn it over. They were about $40.00 cheaper for a comparable battery (3 year full replacement too) than the auto parts stores - plus another 10% off the whole order if paid online! With the savings I purchased my third Battery Tender.
  20. 3 points
    Picked up this 520 about 20 miles from home today. Thanks for the heads up TT. I don't think that I did do too bad for $400.
  21. 3 points
    My opinion here.... You have several problems. First you mentioned that you had to install a fuel shut off valve that you turned off when done mowing. I suspect the needle and seat in the carb are bad and need replaced. I suspect that you have used alcohol impregnated gasoline which is harder than heck on carbs. Secondly..... I suspect the battery is not delivering its full cranking power. Take it to your battery store and simply have them test it. Your not out anything except 15 minutes to take it out of the tractor. I believe that I you change the needle and seat and check the float level your carb problem will be solved. I also believe your battery needs replaced and you need to check your battery connections and make sure they are clean and tight. This will at least make it crank and have the correct amount of gas so you have a fighting chance of it starting and running. From here you can see if there is an ignition problem or not. Someone mentioned the compression release..... I would check this after tackling the fuel problem and checking the mowers battery.
  22. 3 points
    Put a hydros kit on it this past winter and a few other odds and ends. Think it's my favorite now.
  23. 3 points
    Well I only have 10 Tractors now, Have Pruned the heard down to a manageable size. Yep outside now Installing 6 more Solar Panels that will put me at 38 for 10,500 watts. Once ya get yer place the way ya want it Ill hafta bring the Quad down and get you some nice Arial Shot's So you can hang one on the wall! ~Duke
  24. 2 points
    ...that work like this???
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    The head of household is cranky due to very bad back pain. I would not dare should the rules to her , I would end up with a black eye. Only 2 more weeks to her operation , I hope I make it.
  27. 2 points
    Those days are long gone, if not nearly reversed....
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    I bought this truck six years ago and it is a 2001 GMC Sierra 2500HD with currently 55,000 miles (bought it with 29,000!). The battery in it was a Sears Diehard but I don't know how long ago it was installed. I figure that I got enough life out of it. The replacement is 800 CCA; 880 CCA is the largest capacity in that size and another $80-$160 more so not too bad.
  30. 2 points
    yea the one I just saw is $700 As far as hours go on the 520 I would expect well over a thousand? I don't know but the guy mowed lawns for a living for a couple years. I just e-mailed the sister in law to see if he still has it.
  31. 2 points
    Yep that's a 520H(C?) C for commercial) then and possibly 60" deck here's mine with 48" deck, steers like it has power steering doesn't run out of power in tall grass or blowing deep snow, pushes good, plows and pulls like a horse...BTW if it is an HC it's faster than a standard H if that matters to you
  32. 2 points
    Be patient. This is spring and soon there will be lots of machines on CL. Don't own a truck? This is what U-Haul is for...that is how I get mine. Find one within 100-150 miles one way and you are golden. With long miles you can get rates down to 29 cents/mile. Renting a truck is is far cheaper than owning one for the 1-2 times per year when you may need it. Rent a panel van-the tractor stays out of the rain. And if you are really bold, rent an automotive van, one where you can remove the seats. You get 100 free miles per day....but you better bring it back without any damage. Get another WH for your dedicated mower. You will not have to learn how another machine works (or does not work). Set your price range a bit higher. $800-900 will get you a good well cared for machine. There are occasional steals out there and you have be be shopping CL daily to find them. I picked up a 1998 314-8 with 395 hrs for $550. The sellers uncle moved to FL and left the machine. The seller claimed the machine would not go up hill fast...I confirmed it. But I also knew the fix was just the drive belt. Sure enough, when I got it home, I found that the drive pulley had fallen off and someone put it on backwards. As a result the pulley was not aligned and the belt wore into the shape of a "T". $25 and 30 minutes later, it was running like a top. A couple of years ago, I picked up a 416H. It had more hours that I wanted-795, but was in perfect condition except for the seat. Seller was asking $800 and it was in way better condition than the 416H I had just bought for $700. I paid him the $800, he delivered it and i ultimately sold the not as good 416H for what i paid for it....after i fixed all the electrical problems!
  33. 2 points
    Bet Glen would rather have a COLD one.
  34. 2 points
    If you need used Kohler parts you could post a wanted ad in our "Classified" Several good dealers on as well as our vendors. These vendors have all made my life easier and provide quality products at reasonable prices. http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/forum/54-glen-pettit-restoration-parts/ http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/forum/50-vinylguy/ http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/forum/134-joes-outdoor-power/ http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/forum/151-bobs-wheel-horse-brake-linings-and-more/ http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/forum/141-wheelhorseman1000s-hitches-brackets-parts-and-more/ http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/forum/169-a-z-tractor/
  35. 2 points
    Welcome to the forum. The 9 is for 1979. The 2 is for lawn tractor as opposed to garden tractor. Will guess the 14 in the model number is a 11 for a 11 hp engine. B=Briggs & Stratton engine F=Foote transmission. The 91 on the end is common on Belgium built models and a parts list identifier. There was also a B-111 4-Speed in 1979 but it used a Peerless transmission identified with a P instead of an F in the model number. Garry
  36. 2 points
    Ok haven't flown it in a year so lemme start getting the Dust blew off of it. We have plenty of time sometime this summer or would you like a fall shot. Here is one of Scotty's Meet N Greet.
  37. 2 points
    Go back up to the parts picture you posted with the red circle around the idler pulley. Follow the shaft across to the left side of the tractor. Roll pin 17 can shear and allow the lever to reposition it's self on the shaft causing the problem you have. If the clutch pedal's travel is obstructed by the foot rest or rust on the shaft is another cause. The adjustable trunnion on the clutch rod will only affect the positon of the clutch pedal for short and tall operators. Garry
  38. 2 points
    Only 10?! Geez, that's hardly worth the 20 minute drive It sounds to me that at 10.5kw you're getting some serious sell back to the power company. I'm a big believer in solar energy. The way I see it is that it's the only power source that's 100% reliable. Sure, there's cloudy days but if the sun doesn't come up I'm thinking we aren't going to have to worry about electricity. We're loving the idea of an aerial picture. Other than a few repairs to the siding which wouldn't show there isn't much we will be doing to the exterior. Yea, we're going to plant a bunch of trees but we're realistic in the fact that we won't be here to see them mature. A shot as we bought the place would be so cool. I remember decades (5+) ago when a salesman came to the door holding a large framed picture (maybe 2'x3') of my parents place in Granger. It was taken from an airplane and they apparently figured that my dad wouldn't refuse to buy it since they had it in hand. The detail was great including three old car tires that us kids played with. Well, dad didn't like the angle of the shot and asked them to retake it. He ended up giving them a small down payment and got to keep the one they brought. The guys never returned and that picture hung in the living room for decades. Either my brother or sister have it now. Maybe after the trees fully leaf out we could do that.
  39. 2 points
    100 % agree with that statement... I'm not too sure what the demand is on a D these days....
  40. 2 points
    If the 42" blade is also a 1978 or 1979 model it will fit the short frames tractors. The rear of the A-frame has a second set of holes so you can move or add the crossbar ahead about 6". This later manual suggests it will need a long lift link. Garry
  41. 2 points
    That list is only partially complete for the scads of models offered in the 80's and 90's. That's why it's missing other 260 models. Prior to kohler making the 20 hp twin used in the 270, the tractor was known as the 19 hp model 269. Other family members were 264, 265, 266, 267, and 268. Weird, yes. I notice the chart shows the 220-series. Those weren't available in the US. For sure they were European, perhaps also Australian. More or less the same format as our 250's. It's a tangled web. Steve
  42. 2 points
    Yeah just had to bring that up didn't you? I think ya got yer BONNET a Lil too Tight! By the way yer doing a POP up JOB! But just wait next year when I get My METAL!
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    The foot control linkage for the lift valve almost done. The valve tucked in behind the belt cover nice. Now I need to remake the foot plate.
  45. 2 points
    I definitely have a M&G in the back of my mind. I don’t see it happening this summer though. I have way too much to do. Aside from the usual, half of the house needs to be rewired. You can see the two distinct ‘halves’ of the house. The original half on the left was built in 1935. A lot of you know what type of wiring was used back then. Add that to 80+ years of homeowner add ons and modifications and I’ve discovered a mess. It needs a complete rewire. Fortunately, the newer addition to the right was done in 2002 is in pretty good shape other than where the previous owner did a few things………. The tractors wanted to pose. The 500 Special lives in this garage because it isn't done and can't be driven right now. It would be easy to get it down to the lower garage but it would have to be towed back up. Hopefully I can get it finished before winter. I could be wrong but I think Deltona may be on a bit of an upswing. There's a lot of building going on and homes are flying off the market. It only took us 6 days. Richie, I hope it all works out for you. If not for family the Carolinas would likely be for us as well. Thanks all for the kind words.
  46. 2 points
    My daughter loves to ride the tractors, she's given up on her side by side power wheels.
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    I would definitely fix that deck. I once bought a tractor I didn't need just because it came with one of those decks, and it was worth every penny.
  49. 2 points
    First I'll say you did a amazing job on your RJ. And as far as no one knowing what they are down there. That could play in to your favor when it comes time for hunting another one down.
  50. 2 points
    The Ms. loves rear discharge decks, tows a sweeper when mowing. Remove some bolts around the rusted out area, form a patch. Bolt the patch in place using existing hardware and factory holes. I use 16 ga galvanized steel. Tack (stitch) weld in place. Now remove the hardware again. Paint clean welds and steel well. Rustoleum Regal Red, always on the shelf at Home "Cheapo". The underside of the deck paint first, any paint sittin' on the shelf. Who's going to look there? I put the deck on long saw horses, easy to turn or flip over as needed. Replace hardware, get mowin'. Pictured below is a 48" SD deck. Patch in place before stitch welding. All hardware was removed after welding, prepped and painted. Reassembled, new hardware, Never-Seez on hardware threads (of course), new deck belt (Huskee Kevlar (TSC)), grease (new zerk fittings). Note C-clamp. Held a bent part of the deck tight for stich welds.
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