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Started on a new guard for the Bronco muffler. Still gotta trim the edges and repaint the muffler itself, but the hard part is done. Used my last piece of stainless grid, but it's all good. Welding on a muffler is a pain. Only had to repair one blowout about 1/8 inch, but still frustrating.

Hi guys, My WH 312-8 finally arrived . I changed engine oil (Mobil 10W-30), transmission fluid in the works, NGK B6L spark plug, air filter. All belts looks decent ,tires keep air. Throttle cable looks too long, but I'll manage something. I have couple questions: when in the idle, trans belt keep running? Does fuel gauge show gas level accurately? I'm just begginer, I 've never seen Wheel Horse before but I saw them on YouTube and just found one on Marketplace. Few months later little tractor is in my possesion and his crudiness and appealing look is better than I imagined. I started engine right away but battery did need recharge (looks new) More questions in the way, but looks like tractor is complete and ready for work,just some TLC needed.

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I use 10W-30 year round. I personally like synthetic oil. Mobil 1 10W-30 full synthetic is easy to get in my area.

I have one just like it with the Kohler motor. Very versatile and good on gas too!

Same thing as hundreds (maybe thousands) of Wheel Horse owners did today. This heavy snow proved a bit too much for the repair hubs on the C-120, so I switched everything over to the C-141 and finished up. Guess I'm gonna have to breakdown and swap out the differential I picked up. Time to buy more Floor Dry.

I thought I'd have to overhaul the lift cylinder on my 522xi, but after cleaning off the muck that was hiding the leak, it turned out to be a slightly loose fitting, which was fine with me, since I have other projects that I'd rather work on than hydraulic cylinders. Considering the time I've spent rebuilding various hydraulic cylinders over the years, I'd seriously consider sending them out as well. However, stubborn as I am, I recently rebuilt the two steering cylinders on my old Case loader/backhoe myself. There were a couple of %&!*$#! moments, but they're both back together again and working perfectly. One of the cylinders after cleaning and painting, and ready to reassemble with some new internal parts and ball joints. Back together again: Back on Mr. Case:

Had the 416-H with 60” deck and 8hp Peco vacuum system out today for the final leaf harvest!

Wrapped up the deck for the season, cleaned, blades sharpened, greased and stowed away for next April. Snow plow, weights, and chains installed on the 312-8. Put on the spindle grease cups that a member here hooked me up with the Amazon link. They will get tucked back in after the exhaust cools down. And decorated outside for the season. Now, I am reclining…

Joe I'm no artist or anything close it but we do have a bare plow frame setting in the barn for easy access. I'd be happy to get some pics and measurements for you later today.

Please post a pic of your set up on that side. Maybe we can figure out what's going on or what can be done to solve it Guessing your muffler isn't installed horizontal

Definitely takes finesse. I have replaced more than one heat shield support in my time. Patience is key to the successful completion. Thankful for my Tig welder.

So the worm gear setup on the blower worked OK with a motor turning it but once in a while a chunk of ice could bind it. Turns out it wasn't totally all the worm gear's fault for questionable performance as I found a dimpled out part of the sheet metal which was affecting the smooth travel of the plastic chute guides. Of coarse that was discovered after making and attaching the new 85 tooth gear so decided to just go forward with the chain drive after fixing that. It still needs a little tweaking but so far so good. Strong and powerful so it should just crush any ice chunks, hopefully. Thinking about attaching a plastic guard to cover the entire chain and motor gear. No modifications to the blower itself except for enlarging the holes on the chute itself so it can always be changed back to the worm gear set up using a motor or handle. The thing about the chain drive is it will be nice to shoot snow 45-60 deg backwards instead of turning the tractor around. BTW, the notches on the chute for the worm gear drive perfectly fit #35 chain so grinding in new teeth all the way around on that plate would have worked too. Also making new windows for the snow cab using clear 20 mil marine vinyl and aluminum frames. Covering the vinyl of the cab with clear Flexseal out of a can with a brush turned out to be a successful experiment. I covered a big portion of the cab already and it sticks VERY well and turns the vinyl cover into a nice pliable sheet of rubber. Very happy with the results of that so far! Bought a couple spray cans of the red which I may spray on over the clear after some testing. Added new rubber paddles too as the old were worn down some and a new front gearbox support.

Welcome! 10W30 all year should be just fine. Gas Gauge - Remove the cap from the tank - inside the cap there is a metal spiral track. Sometimes, that metal gets rusty and impedes the vertical movement of the float. Move the float up and down the track & watch the gauge - it should follow the movement as the float twists the inner spiral. Two more - the float or mechanism are damaged or missing. The float is fuel logged and does not float. If so for both, replace the assembly.

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Many do. Its necessary to keep an arc for proper operation. Any pics of the cable? With the clutch pedal up (no foot pressure on it) this is normal. ALWAYS put the clutch pedal allthe way down before shifting and NEVER EVER shift while in motion. Choose a gear and stay in it until you stop. Pics of the guage?

I do like my pie. I've called the meringue "calf slobbers" since before I was married. The old man I used to work for would fuss at our local diner he said all they served was "jam pies" "Two crusts jammed together with almost no filling". I made these pies this morning for mom's Christmas party today. She likes to have it early as to not interfere with the other activities during this time of year. There's a blackberry cobbler (from blackberries we grew). There's a cherry (from cherries we picked/grew). There's a chocolate pie in the background that our son in law really likes--it's more of a brownie in a pie crust. (From Coco powder we bought.) Both pie crusts were from scratch. People have asked me what do you know about making pies? I tell them I figured if I could build a house, I could certainly build a pie. It gives my wife a little relief from the kitchen. I certainly wouldn't turn down a lemon pie with a healthy heaping calf slobbers on top!

New back tires for The diesel just ordered them

Noted. Thank you for advice .

I think people overlook the usefulness of brazing when working with fragile metal.

One aunt really didn’t like chocolate and boasted about there being only 3% of Americans who shared that dislike (I don’t know if this is true or not, but it sounded good). My “no, thank you” is coconut. To each their own.

Yeah, that's not mentally healthy!

Be sure to get a real tachometer and check the actual RPMs. You'll want the snowblower going FULL speed.

Brake rod assembly ready to install. Brake rod just inserted into parking brake cam and return spring installed. Rod was greased where it inserts into cam plate. Rod fully inserted into cam plate then washer and clip installed. Note the smaller clip, the one shown earlier was causing interference with the cam plate bolt. Brake return spring with rod fully installed into cam plate. Brake spring and bolt assembly ready to install. There should be 3 washers, only two are shown in this picture. Brake spring assembly installed just finger tight. I will set this later on when parking brake latch is installed. Brake pedal ready to install. Tractor ready to accept brake pedal. Brake pedal installed. Overview of complete brake system.

Sunstrand hydo leaks are 99% of the time pump input seal, motion control o rings or hydro hose failures...and manifold leaks on D series. That your motor is painted black makes me wonder if some one separated it from the pump. Is the pump black also??? If someone did separate the pump and motor then that is a potential leak just like the manifold leaks on D series. Wipe it down and see if you can isolate the leak point

It wasn't a direct fit so it was trimmed to fit but aluminum is easy to cut and it won't rust. Not sure where I found an 85 tooth sprocket Found one https://www.amazon.com/GoPowerSports-Split-Sprocket-35-Chain/dp/B07SM1GL1B/ref=sr_1_2? Here's the motor. I did seal it up better with liquid electric tape. Not sure what you're referring to for "a bearing in there". The chute just rides on the normal guides and the sprocket was attached directly to the flange. No bearing added. Everything can easily be swapped back to factory. Due to snow load moving and tilting the chute, I've since added a small idler sprocket with spring load on it. It wasn't completely necessary but the chain would catch on a sprocket tooth every once in a while so the spring loaded chain tensioner solved that. https://www.amazon.com/Makermotor-Electric-Gearmotor-Roller-Sprocket/dp/B011AMFHBS/ref=asc_df_B011AMFHBS? Dual pole momentary switch. Use the second one for a small actuator to control the chute tilt. https://www.amazon.com/Momentary-Toggle-Switch-Malicele-Waterproof/dp/B0F9PC5XW3/ref=sr_1_5? Actuator https://www.amazon.com/VEVOR-Actuator-Waterproof-Actuators-Mounting/dp/B0FTRVDTHQ/ref=sr_1_8_sspa?

Here at T & E Wheelhorse Stables we have almost no dessert. We don't celebrate religious holidays as do most folks. We don't have or attend many functions or events, on purpose. Birthdays, to us, are THE annual holidays. As such, we stretch em right out. Neither of us is a huge fan of most cakes. Trina doesn't like chocolate or peanut butter. ( I believe she may be mentally deranged.) We do both enjoy cheesecake. This year Trina's daughter and family came down for a visit at Thanksgiving. Trina made 3 pies. 2 on purpose, 1 because there was extra accessories for flavoring from an exaggerated recipe online. We ended up with a pumpkin cheesecake pie, a cherry pie, and a modified ingredients pumpkin/ squash pie that was excellent. Large Bears, such like as myself, were very happy with this.

Welcome! Looks like a nice low hour machine. Throttle cable routing looks normal to me. There's a checklist thread on here for newly acquired machines. Check it out. Transmission oil is 90W gear lube. Mobil 1 10W-30 is what I use for my engines. If you have any questions be sure to ask. Lots of knowledge here. That's a great worker that will last for a lifetime.

Well I can confirm that the sub - $100.00 aftermarket ignition system kit that includes the coil, condenser, and ignition module does indeed work. I was quite skeptical after I opened it up and saw how drastically different the module was from the original. It required drilling new mounting holes and extending the wiring, as the wires exit the module opposite from the factory location. The coil brass posts are not threaded very well and will strip extremely easily. Luckily there is enough thread on the posts that you can stack some washers up and try again if you have stripped them at the base. Longevity is yet to be seen. Spark quality is fantastic. It will throw a bright blue spark at .750" gap @ atmospheric pressure. Is it worth the savings versus an Onan module and Harley coil? Time will tell.

New ones in stock here:

@SylvanLakeWH I recently heard they are not going to make yard sticks any longer……………………they are going to continue to make them 36” 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Happy Birthday @buckrancher, we are glad you were born.

I did enjoy brazing (I learned when my Dad had access to a friend’s nicely-equipped shop) but since I have little occasion to “glue up” brass, copper, or stainless, I’ve simply not obtained the needed equipment and materials. Instead I’ve tried to get better at MIG welding. I still do solder occasionally for plumbing and small parts. On the rare occasions when brazing was the perfect solution for disparate metals and stronger joints, I’ve paid a friend to do the work.

There's some interesting science behind one's aversion to chocolate. People with very strong senses tend more to get a stronger sensation of certain things in the chocolate. Those very things are what makes it sweet to most, but can be quite bitter or even offer the sensation of vomit. Yes you read that right. Chocolate tastes like regurgitation to some.

When used to working with thicker gauges, it is so easy to burn through already-rusted-thin sheet metal!

Dick is now doing the color commentary and intros for "The All-Star Dead Band" Elvis, Jimi, Janice and such...

Good tip on that feeler guage for sliding the seal on. I'll have to remember that.. If you need a shifter boot or brake band there are good sources for both here on Redsquare.

I think a B-100 will either require a screwdriver or a 3/8" wrench. Some of them can be stuck pretty tight the first time you try to open them (from non-use, I imagine). If so, work it back and forth little by little until it frees up. I've found that moderately snug is sufficient when closing it for use. One turn counterclockwise for freewheel.

Don't use what you PAID as the blocker. Use the FUTURE VALUE. You have a $300 tractor.... You dump a grand in it.... You still have a $1300 tractor that'll outperform and outlive any $5000 machine on the new market. Period. This would be ideal. Also consider calling Lincoln at A to Z Tractor in PA.

Make sure the control shaft seal isn't leaking and clinging to the frame making it look like something else.

I've gotten into the habit of adding a second ground cable to the starter housing. Simple, neat and effective. The fastening points already existed... why not?

You need the lift rod in order to lift it. Do you have the Flag connector which is a separate part from the lift rod? Yes they're heavy but not that bad if it's connected to the correct hole on the bell crank lever. Lots of people connect them to the wrong hole so that makes the mechanical advantage less than what it should be. Then complain the thing is too heavy to lift. Assist springs can also be added to lighten the load if necessary.

Hydraulic cylinder ready to be installed. This frame was missing the spacer so I am just stacking 3 thick washers instead. Tractor ready and waiting for the hydraulic cylinder. Spacer washers slid on and the shaft is greased where the cylinder will sit. Hydraulic cylinder slid onto shaft. Hydraulic cylinder pin greased and ready to be installed. Hydraulic cylinder pin installed. Overview as of today.

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Next was to replace the fuel line and tank valve/grommet. The line was starting to collapse from age and being coated in oil/debris. Don't want to fight fuel system issues or electrical issues during engine diagnostics. I wanted to also access the hydro area and see if I could get any visibility into the source of the leak, so I removed the fender pan and tunnel cover. They really shoehorned the hydraulics and hydrostatic pump on these things. Crazy feat of engineering to get that all to fit. I must have removed 5 pounds of debris. It literally didn't even look like there was a machine back there, it was all debris. It has to be a nasty leak. No smoking gun yet but will leave the fender pan off during testing so I can watch for leaks. It really needs a good pressure wash, but that will come later. Gotta get it moving under its own power first.

Mike: That kit fits both styles of S/G's. Early ones with 2 ball bearings, later ones with 1 bushing and 1 ball bearing. Should be fine? Does Yours have two oil cups on it?? My 854 does - 2 bearings. Check on Fleabay - search under Delco Remy Starter Generator. There is an Electric Shop that sells kits... good feedback rating. Bill

It is amazing how fast the past 18 years have gone. Thank you all for your support and patience over the years. It has been quite the journey. Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas to you all.

Just curious to what happen here? Anyone buy this tractor and how much?