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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!

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

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

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…

Noted. Thank you for advice .

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.

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.

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

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” 🤣🤣🤣🤣

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.

Tractor 1985 312-8 D&A TIPL SN.pdf - 1985-1990 - RedSquare Wheel Horse Forum You can download the manual for your 312-8.

Hope that pics are accurate One more pic is that trottle cable hook up correctly?

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.

Soluna Garage: Raider 10 Brake Shaft Seal Replacement

I don't either, but I like to look a marketplace to see what's available. If you have a friend that's on Facebook maybe they'd be willing to pickup something for you. Local mower shops and Craigslist may also be options to find an engine. If you were closer I do have a Briggs twin here.

I screeched several times during disassembly and cleaning , but am unsure what you mean. What is you talkin bout? The pump I am rebuilding is from a K161 on a 701. Mechanical arm plus the outside primer handle. I do believe it has never been rebuilt or cleaned as it took hours just to get the crud out of it. Wasn't so bad outside, but sheesh it was nearly solid deposits inside. Took about an hour to flatten it back out too.

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.

Unless the coax was an actual tripping hazard, there is absolutely no violation of the "extension cord/fire hazard". It's low voltage and if you don't have an amplifier in place there's no voltage at all. If you do, it's low voltage anyway and not the same as a power cord. It seems the administrator is just being a PITA. And like Sylvan stated, the attic is great option if possible. Maybe look into an antenna signal amplifier to use with the indoor antenna you are using. But typically it can be crap in equals crap out.

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.

Thanks. I do plan on a more thorough second stage of cleaning once the unit is proven to be basically functional. Gotta hear it run and see it move first.

Pull the gas tank and clean under there, it is a good place for debris to cause rust. In my opinion a pressure washer has no place in the Wheel Horse world. I use an engine cleaner with a parts cleaning brush and then rinse with a garden hose. That small space under the engine should be kept clean so the fins under there can cool the oil.

Lots of small things underway while we wait for the ignition parts. Would rather not be fighting any electrical issues during the engine diagnostics. First step was some wiring repair. Stage 1 of the wiring repairs is complete. Eliminated the 9 pin connector and will relocate a new Deutsch connector somewhere easier to access. Fixed the previous owner's starter wire jumper and replaced the keyswitch connector. Repaired the awful grounding spot near the PTO switch. Repaired the broken LED in the indicator module for the cylinder head temp light. Now all lights are functional, and all electrical systems behave as expected.

Did it go something like this?

A few more of the build

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.

I picked up a 400 hour P220 that had one cylinder seize while running (lots of scrap metal inside!) for very short money to strip for parts. Already paid for itself since I needed a muffler; the rest of it is insurance and convenience: carb, coil, stator, voltage regulator, ignition system, governor parts, engine wiring, solenoids (starter and kill), starter, and PTO bits. I even got a couple of the flywheel magnets off intact.

@Ed Kennell that seat was originally for my daughters and in what sometimes seems like the blink of an eye it’s now for my granddaughter

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

Welcome to the forum. Nice clean tractor. Operator manual and more http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/files/file/942-tractor-1966-606-656-da-om-ipl-wiring-snpdf/ Garry