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Hello folks! New guy here. My Dad bought a new Wheel Horse Raider 10 on September 2, 1971. I drove that tractor many times as a teenager. I believe some of my Dad's best times were the times he was on his Wheel Horse. He loved that tractor! He used it to cut grass, plow his garden and drag trailers and boats around the yard. Dad passed away in 1995, and my older brother took possession of the tractor and did a complete restoration on it. He used it sparingly, and about 2 months ago, he asked me if I wanted it... Of course I did! Along with a plow, dozer blade, harrow and wheel weights, I was given a time capsule of information on this tractor. I even have an original newspaper ad for Wheel Horse tractors that lists about 10 local dealers. While in my brother's possession, the 10hp Tecumseh ignition went south, and he replaced the engine with a 14hp Tecumseh. This is one of the things I would have done differently, as now the tractor has a hole in the hood with a Bolens hood scoop... The good news is my brother completely rebuilt the 14hp engine and it runs great. He also gave me the original engine. Since I took possession, I have replaced the throttle and choke cables with the correct ones, and made a bracket to hold the cables and replaced and rerouted the fuel lines. I replaced the front tires and glass blasted the rims and repainted them. Three of the tires on the tractor were the original Wheel Horse branded tires. The rears are still original. I replaced the original seat, which was pretty ratty, and made some spacers to give me a little more leg room. I have plans to work on the fit of the hood, as it got a little warped on a wild ride down a steep hill at my Brother's house... I also plan to replace both rear hubs with some billet steel hubs I am making. The rear needs axle seals, and one hub has been welded up and looks really ugly... I am going to try to attach pictures... Let me know what you think. I know Dad would be proud to see his Horse still kicking!

6-13-1961 CECIL E. POND patents POWER DRIVE MECHANISM CECIL E. POND was issued United States Patent 2,988,185 POWER DRIVE MECHANISM Cecil E. Pond, South Bend, Ind., and assignor to Wheel-Horse Products, Inc. South Bend, Ind., a corporation of Indiana Filed Sept. 8, 1958. The present invention relates to a power drive mechanism for vehicles and more particularly a transmission for vehicles, such as for example tractors, small trucks and power implements for lawn, garden and farm cultivation. One of the principal objects of the present invention is to provide a compact, easy to operate drive unit for vehicles, containing a transmission, differential, gear reduction, clutch and a braking mechanism all controlled by a single lever and a foot pedal. Another object of the invention is to provide a drive mechanism of the foregoing type for a tractor or the like which is relatively simple in construction and operation and which can be assembled as a separate unit and then mounted in the vehicle as an integral part of the frame. Still another object is to provide a sturdy, durable transmission and differential combination unit which can be easily serviced and repaired and which requires only a relatively small amount of lubrication to maintain it in optimum operating condition. A further object of the invention is to provide a drive mechanism having a brake and clutch operated by a single pedal such that the mechanism is automatically declutched whenever braking action is required. Another object of the invention is to provide a relatively small powerful transmission mechanism for tractors or the like, having three speeds forward and a reverse and containing a single braking mechanism adapted to effectively and efficiently brake the two rear wheels of the tractor. Another object is to provide durable, light weight operating parts for the aforesaid transmission, which can be easily and accurately fabricated and which will withstand prolonged rigorous operating conditions. The present power drive mechanism is designed primarily for tractors and lawn care and soil cultivating equipment for use in suburban areas, by inexperienced, mechanically untrained and unskilled operators and consequently must be relatively light in weight, sturdy and versatile and must be capable of long use and wear with little attention and servicing. The present drive mechanism has been developed and constructed to meet these conditions fully and to be handled and operated efficiently and safely without special instructions or mechanical skill. These and other objects and advantages will become readily apparent from the following description and the accompanying drawings, wherein: FIGURE 1 is a perspective view of a suburban type tractor with one of the rear wheels broken away to show the position and relative size of my power drive mechanism in the tractor; Referring more specifically to the drawings and to FIGURE 1 in particular, numeral 30 designates generally a small tractor designed primarily for suburban use, including a frame 32, front wheels 34 and 36, rear wheels 38 and 40, a steering mechanism 42, and a hood 44 enclosing a fuel tank 46 and gasoline engine 48. Numeral 50 indicates my power drive mechanism which is shown rigidly secured to and forming a part of the tractor frame and which is driven by engine or motor 48 through its pulley 51 and a V-belt 5'2 and is connected to the rear wheels by an axle 54. The operator sits on a seat 56 mounted on the housing of the drive mechanism and controls mechanism by manipulating gear shift lever 58 and brake and clutch pedal 60. A hand lever 62 conveniently located on the tractor is provided for controlling the implements being pulled or driven by the tractor. For the purpose of the present description the parts of the tractor not forming a part of my power drive mechanism and the controls therefor may be considered conventional in construction and operation and will not be described in detail herein. The present power drive mechanism 50 includes a transmission 70, differential 72, and speed reduction gearing 74, operatively connected in a compact arrangement and enclosed in a housing 76 with side plates 78 and 80 thereof supporting the various parts of these mechanisms, the housing including the side plates forming a sealed chamber 82 for retaining a lubricant for said mechanisms. The transmission is driven from belt 52 through a pulley 84 mounted on a power input shaft 86 which in turn is journaled in a bearing 88 secured to side plate 78. A spline shaft 90 is axially aligned with shaft 86 and journaled at one end in a bearing recess 94 of a gear 96 rigidly secured to shaft 86 and journaled at the other end in a bearing 98 secured to shaft 86 and journaled at the other end in a bearing 98 secured to the internal wall of plate 80, shafts 86 and 90 being adapted for independent relative rotation. Two gears 100 and 102 are mounted on spline shaft 90 for rotation therewith and are adapted to move axially thereon, gear 100 being the high gear and gear 102 being the low and reverse gear.

I know you guys won’t pull any shenanigans and you’d never make fun of a handicapped guy !!! I’d prefer gift related items ...... enough to fill @BOB ELLISON’s vehicle and the joke be on him ...

Sparky, No, I don't have any "before" pictures. I think Mom (who turns 101 in December) may have some in her collection. I will have to ask. Regarding the condition, a couple of the things my Dad taught me: 1) Buy good equipment and 2) take care of it and it will take care of you. Dad did not baby this tractor, but it was always stored inside and got regular maintenance.

I never did get "Steve on a Stick's" head poking out of the ladies room!

I agree @ACman. You sure will be missed! You, your story, and your strength are an inspiration to many - especially to Emory!

I went through this little motor(k91t) replacing all gaskets, seals, head bolts, rings, bearings. rebuilt carb, new plug wire & plug new gas filter bowl assembly. the cylinder was in good shape only needed a cleaning and honing for new rings. The gas tank was cleaned and sealed, has small dent on top , adds character. The hardest thing was rebuilding the recoil pull start, you need three hands. It was my third Kohler K90/91 project. The serial number indicates its a 1974 production run. Enjoy the photos..

Oboy now it @ACmanon a stick time. Jeff I'll do what I can to protect your honor and make the guys behave. Pore @stevasaurus was mishandled and every one used him in terrible places and he was handled by everyone.

If this clown can do it... anyone can!

Happy Flag day tomorrow!

@ACman Jeff sure going to miss you and your merry band . Who else can win the teeter todder even on the first try. I hope you can make next year's show . We are going to miss you .

Gonna miss Ya Jeff. @ACman

It's amazing what is hiding under those odd paint jobs we come across. Heres some pics for motivation on saving the original paint. This was a 701 I did. Lots of paint stripper and wet sanding.

Oh Joy... I can hear my self now... are we there yet?!?!/ Don't make me reach back there!!

@ACman Sorry to hear that you're not going to make it. I was looking forward to meeting you.

Best to get there early if only visiting on Sat. Everyone seems to clear outta there way too quick and it turns to a ghost town after the raffle is over. You might want to consider going with an 8 speed with 1 1/8 axles if your snapping 1" axles. It will bolt right on. You can always remove the high low lever if there isn't room for it. Maybe some minor adjustment needed for the brake band. Are you bringing the hot rod?

I have to get the gopro out and try to remember how to use it. Had it two years and my daughter has used it more than I have. Definitely need pictures. I have been watching the last couple of years videos on you tube. Thanks to all who post the pics and videos.👍

Nice Karl! (That leaves more Ford's for the rest of us ) I'll bring a tow strap to pull you Dodge guys out when they get stuck. Here's a picture from my owners manual (Seriously, all the new trucks are sweet )

@squonk I’m sure i that’s still a possibility..... Craig @AMC RULES have you seen SteveOnAstick lately ? or just wait to get the real @stevasaurus coming out this year !!!

Gentlemen, Thank you for the warm welcome! Regarding the hubs I am machining, I have some concerns about the steel I am using. I believe it to be 1018, but since it was a scrap piece, I cannot be sure. This tractor will be used regularly, but will not see the heavy duty use it got with my Dad. I may put the plow on and make a few passes for my wife's garden, but that will be about the extent of it. I fear the keyway in the new hubs may not hold up? I do have a couple of options. I can case harden the whole hub after it is fully machined, or I can sleeve the hub with a harder (4140?) steel. If you notice in the picture, the hubs are MUCH beefier than the stock cast iron ones, and will easily accept a sleeve. When I was machining them, I thought "who needs wheel weights if you make your hubs heavy enough"! They are not done, but this is where I am now. Please give me your thoughts! One other thing, the tractor looks a LOT better in the pictures than it does in person! I has lots of "character"... But this is a working tractor, not a show piece. Thanks for all the input!

AMEN Jeff

I dunno...you guys might not like the music Dan has picked out!

I think it was part of the mind set of the era, make things that work ,and make things possible . also make it overbuilt to live on in your work, no plastic or oriental junk, ( remember the beer can toys from japan ? ). I remember stockyards filled with dodge power wagons in crate form, for quick build up . its great to have a gear driven tractor today, that you can make live on , because of its basic no failure , design. when I first bought my black hood 1982 c/85 , I regularly heard " those things are tough " , going on 37 years , I have to agree.pete

That’s one of the things that I try to remember when attending shows like this, especially plowing/pulling events. There are some if you guys that can’t readily get to events like this because there is nothing close to where you live. The pics and vids are a way for you to take part in the festivities. Plus, ask my family, I love videoing life keeping a record of special events and day to day activities. It’s fun to look back and reminisce. Speaking of shows, one week from today and we are heading out to the BS! I’m starting to feel like @Coulter Caleb on this one! Can’t wait to meet in person many of you whom I’ve only ever met digitally!

All you need is a long frame plow and axle bracket. There should be plenty of plows there.

The most important thing is that when you are tapping the pin out with a roll pin punch and hammer, that you have a solid, unmovable object behind it acting as an anvil. If the steering wheel or shaft moves even the slightest, the power of the punch is reduced to almost nothing and the pin won't move.

Oliver green and Ford gray wheels wasn't an entirely unlikeable combination. Paint quality was way way way past amateur. Garbage. Fortunately for this tractor and all those who want to watch, my honey is one of the most determined and dedicated people I've ever met when it comes to finishing up a project. This tractor is going to look great.

If it’s good once, by my fuzzy sports math, we should be able to listen to it about 180 times more before we get to the Big Show!

Your tractor is a 1991 model. Your engine is M12S-471527 Click on the pictures There are also engine and transmission specific manuals in the library. Garry

Come on! I was just planning on playing the same Jerry Reed song over & over all the way there. " Eastbound & down, loaded up and truckin'..."

Likely. Three words: ”Noise Canceling Headphones”.

Welcome to the forum The wide hood decals have a maroon background on the 1985-1989 models. 1990-on the background is black. There should have been a decal on the rear fender pan under the seat that had the model number, serial number and Julian build date on it. It may be long gone or unreadable. Post the numbers off the engine decal including the serial number. Sometimes we can ID the model from them. Garry

Exactly! You have me and @Coulter Caleb to put up with...I can hear it already, ”I have to go potty!” ”I’m hungry!” ”Are we there yet?” ”I’m tired of being in this vehicle!” ”Are we ever gonna get there?” And that is just what Dan @Achtowill be saying. And then we’ll start in with our comments from the “peanut gallery”!

Another chapter in the “Iron Horse” story is about to be written! I’ve received the OK from dad to take it out to the Big Show! It will be so fun to share this piece of the Stertz Family history with all who attend and care to look it over. Thanks to Jim @WHX19 who is willing to trailer it with his rig. I’ll be putting pictorial updates here as the trip unfolds for posterity and to share with those interested! Can’t wait...

to THE PLACE for all things Wheel Horse! Glad you found us and thanks for posting pics of that beautiful and sharing some of the back story. It is so awesome that it has been in your family this long and is continuing to be cared for. Your dad definitely would be proud of its care yet today. It reminds me of my dad’s 875 which he has owned for about 43 years. Have fun looking around but beware—the more you get to know about these little red machines, the more addictive they become. It is almost impossible to own only one!

Thanks for the links, Mike. Here's a few I took.

Gonna miss you man! We will be posting lots of

Now that Skittles had shed her colors, had to do something to keep her honest. And, my oldest grandson has Aspbergers syndrome, a type of autism.

Oh!! Oh!! Can I play too?? Patriot Horse And some info for you all about the origins of flag day... http://www.usflag.org/history/flagday.html

Good luck with it, she will want another one when that's finished, wont want to get it dirty !!! Its an Addiction...............enjoy

Best! Song! Ever!! Okay well maybe not repeatedly all day everyday for weeks

Except for the darn idiot lights

That poor green thing... glad to see it's coming back to it's roots!

HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA !!!! I'll tell ya what.... You send her a tractor to work on. Just make sure it isn't a short frame or "cute" in any way or you might not get it back....

I’m not going to make the show.....so much stuff I need (like a hole in the head) and stuff I need to sell ! I have a short list (nothing big) of items that I’m looking for and @BOB ELLISON said he’d bring them back to Michigan for me . 1....Short back steel seat pan 1965-66 style . This is one item I’d like to get 2....7416 Escutcheon Plate “headlight delete cover” - doesn’t have to be new . Going on a nice original patina Commando8 3....One stirrup foot rest - seen some for $5 last year 4....couple sets of the white plastic hood hinge bushings . Think there’s a couple nice ladies that sell them . 5....maybe some stickers and sings from Terry @Vinylguy . Gotta have something for the man cave . 6....A bottle of @stevasaurus ‘s special brew .... . Steve I’ll see if I can get you some of or a Rock-n-Rye 7....Red with white mesh WHCC hat . Think they had some left over from last year . 8....This is a must...LOTS OF please ! If you have or can help me with any items PM me so we can work something out .

I use this as well and thin it out as stated above. I have had mine a while so I'm not sure if the newer stuff from them is thinned. I can tell you latex paint thinned does the same thing . . . after smelling the Miller paint, I did an experiment with a can of flat latex I had around. I thinned them about the same and painted a spare and let it sit outside for months. No difference in looks in my opinion.

Go to Miller tire on epay and or search tire black. It mixes with water so just a small amount goes a LONG way. Seems they only sell the Qt size so hope you have a long life Buzz! Not just for painting all those tires but so you can make it to all the big PA shows! You can adjust the color by how much water is added so best to test on an old car tire first to get the look you prefer. More water makes it grey out some which I prefer. It doesn't leave that shiney Armorall look either, just flat black. Never once had it peel or flake since it soaks into the tire, not cover it. Over 6 years on there. I certainly was not a believer until I tried it because someone gave me a 1/2 pint of it. I've had the wife give me crap twice because she thought I bought new tires.

Title typo aside this thread should be pinned Dick. The only one I see missing is the one for the 70 amp solenoidless three term switch. Also if you have the cigar lighter that can be wired off the lighting point.

http://myoldmachine.com/topic/4394-newby-hall-day-1/?tab=comments#comment-45809 http://myoldmachine.com/topic/4401-looney-spotted-at-newby-hall/

Seen this on CL. I like all the owner add on's ! Especially the rear view mirror.