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I thought you guys may want to see this. Now excuse the sears has it was dads second favorite.

What an awesome pic this is

I mow over an acre of smooth flat lawn with the c-160-48" deck. 2nd gear works fine even in thick grass , but 1st gear high range is my favorite gear. I like to watch the clippings flow out of the discharge and the seat time is the only time i get to relax . I usually grin ear to ear the whole time. Over 40 years of memories with my Wheelhorses come back to me every time i drive it.

Would be great to do a vintage calendar using some pics from our vintage pic thread ,for a trip down memory lane ,

Hello everyone! I recently inherited my grandpa's Wheel Horse 753. I remember it running before his health declined about 15 years ago. My intentions are just to get it running and do a mild restoration, it'll stay in the family. Without further ado, here it is! Having a hard time with pictures due to no phone service at my shop. I'll be sure to update soon.

Hmm, looks like it's not only outa' state horse rustlers we need to watch out for....

Here's a couple. 1961 551 1967 Lawn Ranger 1981 GT2500

It's that time of year that we need to start thinking, planning, and preparing for our annual Wheel Horse Red Square calendar. If you want a chance to have your tractor(s) appear on next year's calendar, here is the thread to post your pictures. This year, I also asked that you put your username and year/model of your tractor for each picture you submit. We want HIGH resolution images only as they display better on our calendars. I would like season related images, i.e. snow blowing or snow blading for winter, grass mowing for summer, fall clean up for fall, and, of course, any tractor working or just sitting pretty for all to see are surely welcome. I don't know if we would want a theme or not, but that could be an idea. So, maybe suggestions for a theme, if we go that route. Examples are RJs, or Suburbans, or maybe big wheel tractors like the 953/1054/GT-14/C-195, or maybe a 70's theme? I don't know if we will do a theme, but I still like to have some suggestions and/or comments added here also. Thanks. OH, if anyone wants to tackle this project besides me, feel free to volunteer.

Bet this guy... is really from CT.

Perhaps modern pics that have been "antiqued"? Just thinkin out loud here Terry... 1960 Suburban 400

At the rate life is throwing curves recently I will be lucky to make it to the auction. Trying to figure out if the El Camino will make it 55 miles one way. If it does I will be the one dumb A riding in the tow truck hauling a El Camino and a , listening to " I told you not to drive it " on the phone while I am trying to explain why I am late.

@elcamino/wheelhorse Shhhhh!

'60 Model 400

'58 Ride-Away Jr.

Well, honestly, I would believe your location has the most to do with it! You have to remember that Wheel Horses were much more abundant in the states than they were overseas. You may notice there are far more of these scores and deals posts from members in the states than there are from the guys over in the European countries. If I were you I'd scrap the quest for the 520 and look for a nice 512-D.... that's a model that was only available overseas. How I wish they would have made that one available over here! As to where/how/what you're searching... perhaps one of the gents from your side could chip in some better tips?

Was glad that I had GPS in the boat this morn. Visibility was not good. Fishing has not been the best but still better than working.😀

Now you can really haul some horses! Next up---an even bigger trailer! With that Cummins, you won't even know that you have your trailer attached AND

Speaking of this type of situation...I had a middle aged couple come to my house tonight to buy a John Deere dealer sign from me tonight... both huge John Deere fans but she seemed worse then him, well he fell in love with my RJ and wanted her to fork over money so he could buy it.. before I got to say anything she says "we would have to paint it John Deere green for it to go to my house" they would of had to kill me before they took my little RJ(killer)....

Found some old pics of my dad's tractors. Thought I would share a few. I think this one is possiblly a 704 or 854. He seems to remember owning a '64 model of some kind. Dad sold new Chevrolets and Buicks at the local dealer. That's a new '65 Impala in the drive and my mom's '62 Nova in the garage. This pic would be 1964-65. Oh, and that's me in the dump cart.

I concur with the observations by both Lane and Garry. However, there is still something not right about the supports that hold the center bar to the shell. One or more of them is bent (someone hit a rock or a tree stump with the deck). Even though these are 1/4 inch thick steel, they will tear (or rip the shell). Disassemble the supports and check to see if the right angles are truly 90 degrees. If not, pound them into the correct alignment.

@elcamino/wheelhorse, it's a heavy Chevy it'll make, have faith in the Bowtie as well as the , I think I might know a lil sumpthin' about fixing up a G body if you ever need anything, Jeff.

Great job, Lane!!! I wouldn't want to have to change that drive belt very often. Looks like a real PITA to do, especially the thing mounted to the tractor. Remove bottom plate, remove bolts in bearing flanges, loosen set screws, move pulley shaft enough to install belt, then reassemble everything. Not much fun on your knees or on your back........

@Jjohnny1 I already have 1984 SS Choo Choo one of 1389 produced that year. The wife would kill me twice if I brought another home. Make drive the El up to the auction @Skipper This is the auction thread. Check out the pictures.

What I do is loosen the motor mounts then pull the engine forward as far as it will go (having the tension off of the belt will help this). Also at this time try and make sure the engine is sitting square so the belt is in as close an alignment as you can get. You won't get a lot of movement but it may help. Cleat

1964 Wheel Horse 854 with 50 inch Wheel Horse Sickle Bar Mower

'56 RJ-35

I'm sure we can find 12 worthy vintage photos , even if they are a little on the grainy side , , I know the more you increase the size the picture quality deminishes , or maybe the front cover could have a collage of vintage pics all on one page ,

I actually like the pic in B&W , shows the nostalgia

I have found that when you are searching for a short that is blowing fuses it can best be done with a test light. Remove the bad fuse and replace it with a 12 volt test light connected across the fuse holder. When the short is there the light will be bright, move the wires around and when the light dims or goes out you have found the short.

Just thought I would update this thread with some modern day pics...no Bob @rmaynard we're not saying your old just your thread! Like was mentioned this was done on a snow blower but applies to anything with hard to find insert bearings. Note these are 7/8 ID but need to go on a 3/4 shaft. My research showed that the correct ones are still available from Toro ....at anywhere from 60 -90 bucks apiece. That's nuts & and I am (sometimes) cheap. Bearings from here, 6.50 a piece with a little for ship, they have the needed 52mm OD to fit the 50 yo flanges. http://bearingson.com/category/insert_bearings/uc_insert_bearings/78_insert_bearings_uc205-14.asp?page=1&SortType=0 Bushings from McMaster 2868T172 https://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/123/1175/=18ycui0 Bout 2.50 each shipped with some other needed hardware some pics Carefully press the bushing into the bearing until centered - use a little oil to help, it is a snug fit. Don't forget to remove set screws first! Use a small starter bit then up to about 3/16". Be care full when working around the existing threads. Next using a 1/4-28 tap rethread the set screw holes. Should take little to no effort. Blow off the chips with compressed air ...try and not blow the chips into the bearing (they are sealed BTW and NOT re-lubeable)

Bottom plate off, remove shaft,

That's the whole point Josh... I kept thinking about that climb out of the Mississippi river valley on the MN side on the way to Leseur, last year the trailer was passing the truck ...the old GMC truck couldn't get out of it's own way and the gas gauge went down faster than the speedometer! Your right maybe gonna wish I sprung for a 16 footer! I'm thinkin down the road as I near retirement may have to look at hauler/camping combos?

Coming from a guy that is supposed to be thinning the herd?!?!

Wow! Next time my wife wonders aloud how many tractors I have, I'll show her this and how much worse it could be. I suspect this will be a bargain hunter's paradise. With so many run-of-the-mill models and so many duplicates I think this will be a great place to be a buyer. And, I think the right crowd might help the selling family on a few of the special models like the RJ35, 1054, and backhoe equipped D-auto. I like the looks of a couple of those green ones and the old Case models. Looks like a great time. I just might be in that neck of the woods on the 15th...I wonder if a detour could be in the works. Good luck to all who go! Steve

Jim you know you want it I know I do ... you just laid out how much $ on a truck don't let three batteries hold you back . My trackchair batteries are going on 6yrs old and still going strong . Deep cycle gels are the best but some good maintenance free will work fine. Break them in right and then keep them charged and you can get years of service out of them .

Relax guys! It just isn't ripe yet. By the way, I painted both of my restored Wheel Horses FORD tractor red.

Happy Birthday , Jim !! Nice Truck too !!!

Happy Birthday Jim, nice ride we'll see you in a couple weeks.

At the rate he is going that will be about 1- 2 years. @WHX12 If that's what I get for my 58th I am looking forward to next year's birthday!

Full throttle high range in 2nd gear. I run 1st gear along the ditch or tricky spots. 3rd gear is too fast for bumps, it doesn't leave a nice cut. My dad mows in 3rd gear usually and the results are poor IMO. If I'm gonna put in the effort to mow, I prefer it to look good when I'm done, not have it look like it needs mowing again.

Ok so.... I bought it 😉 cleaned up and now running I'll pick it up next week..

Happy birthday Jim!

Yes it will be there....doesnt quite look as good as that one though, maybe someday

I helped him hook up at Symco and that trailer did make his big F250 squat a little! One heavy longggg beast of a trailer! Speaking of Dan Josh he sent me this pic this morning on his way out fishing ...very foggy!

Garry

Certainly, a restricted exhaust that is not allowing the chamber to clear is going to cause a loss of power. The exhaust is actually being compressed on the exhaust stroke and not clearing the chamber to allow the new fuel/air mixture to enter on the intake stroke. If the compression truly measured low before the rebuild and measured OK after the rebuild, the rebuild was a success. But the improvement would not have been seen until the exhaust restriction was removed. My only question of the mechanic is, when the compression was still low after staggering the ring gaps, why didn't he finish the job and do the rebuild then. I can understand him missing the restricted exhaust problem initially when he saw low compression. These engines will burn oil when they lose compression, but they will actually continue to run pretty well with low compression. Oh, to the Lenny.

I use 1st gear for my 1/2 acre a 312 42 sd with a vac bagger,,, Rick

Here's what I use.... Got a real great deal on it. I used to have a wooden table about 2' high... you can see it in the background of pic 2 with the 4 wheeled wagon on it. These pics were right after I had gotten the cart. The wooden table has since been retired and disassembled. The cart is quite heavy and stable. Has a capacity of 1000 lbs., and is quite nice to be able to roll around the garage with a tractor on it... raised or lowered. At full height, the embossed name Kohler on the engine shroud is right at about eye level.

I have one of those HF lift tables. If you take off the belt guard and mid tach o matic it will lift most Horses except a D I pick up my 1267 with no problem and I can roll it around to where I want it