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Got to try out my new hitch that I made for the 520H. “Opie” approved also he said it beats walking….

The search is now over! I have finally found a 42” mid mount grader blade for my 1257 after searching for about 8 months.

July 6, 1885, Louis Pasteur successfully gives an anti-rabies vaccine to 9-year-old Joseph Meister, saving his life.

Wheel Horses were designed to work ...not stop and sit around....

Thank you all for your kind words, care and thoughtfulness. It means so much. This truly is a community where each one cares for one another. The picture was on Rita's 72nd birthday last year at a birthday party for my daughter's mother in law's birthday party for which they shared the same birthday, and they honored Rita as well. Warmest regards, Dan

One of the last steps in this camper switcheroo of the last year, I’m heading to Pratt, KS to deliver the toy hauler. It’s 3 am and as soon as Norman warms up a bit it’s wheels up!

Adjusted the governor arm on the shaft so the governor is functioning now. Ran to Ace Hardware for a 1/2”x39” belt and a longer 7/16” x 3” grade 5 bolt that was needed to mount the 6908 drive pulley on the gear drive deck. I also grabbed a heavy spring that had similar specs as the 5185 spring in the RL-366 mower parts diagram. However the spring had an extra length hook on one end, which I figured was a bonus as i could shorten it to the length needed. Thanks to @Horseoholic for dimensions, i made a 5385 link from bar stock that goes between the spring and the idler. In the RL-367 destructions manual it says to attach the spring to the 7th hole in the frame. On this Raider, the 7th hole is the front hole of the tower, looking at picture in the RL-367 manual, the hole that the spring is anchored to is not there on my Raider. I made a tab 1-1/2” long with a hole to attach the entire length of the Ace spring to MY 7th hole. Since the Raider has footboards, the link and spring are hidden behind it. I had to trim the front footboard bolt 1/4” because it interfered with the link where it comes through on the back side, but it all works well. The belt keeper on the idler doubles as a boot guard. The shimmed drive pulley spins true and freely. If i’m thinking correctly, i may try moving the throttle spring down one hole at the governor so the governor allows a little more throttle up the hill. Seemed to be dropping a bit too much rpm before the governor takes over. I picked the deck up at the Big Show. I only pulled the gear covers off to have a peak, but i didn’t disassemble anything. Some axial play in the cross shaft, but i’ve run much worse. The right blade shaft woodruff needs replacing, not sheared but i can tell it’s worn pretty bad from the slop. Both blade shafts have some radial play, hoping the shafts aren’t worn too bad. Just need to finish out the season and i’ll replace all of the bearings before next year. Loaded it up with grease. It mowed, but it looked really skippy. I shut it down and checked. Sure enough, the right blade was on the left and the left was on the right. This is the second gear drive deck i bought like that. It cuts perfectly now with the blades on their correct sides. Need to order a rectifier yet and some trans seals. Brakes barely work at all on these old 3/6spds… especially backwards, on a hill, when the brake drum and band are saturated with gear lube. IMG_2076.mov

Guess we passed inspection.

Calander shot right there. Beautiful dog, barn, and tractor.

It’s very deep…….

This is me on the 312-8 and my great niece (she was throwing candy from the cart) during our local Alumni Day/250th Parade, it was awesome! I was here for our bicentennial back in 1976, and now this Semi quincentennial in 2026, but I probably won't be around for the Tricentennial, but maybe my tractors will still be going! Hopefully this picture will come okay! C-85

I drove a class a motor home with a 6.2 diesel to a Buffalo Bills game full of friends once. On the way home one of my buddies said he would buy me a beer if I managed to pass one car on the Thruway. I found an old lady in a Chevette!

Install an electric fuel pump.

Thanks, Australian Shepard. He will be 10 this December and aint never met a stranger . I had to get him fixed a few years ago and he has gotten fat.

@Bill D just used some stuff I had laying around, used a bent-up factory WH hitch that I turned upside down and put pin back through to take most of the tongue weight. I will mention again if you had to buy all of your metal it would probably be bout as cheap just to purchase one from one of the two Vendors who sell them that's on here.I have enough left over metal to make another for my C160 one of these days.

Actually that "patina" tractor came from Rodney Burger. He took it to the LeSeuer , Minnesota Swap Meet in April several years ago. The hood was painted purple. My brother David Ralph bought it and it set unused for several years -a waiting some attention. Craig Hearne told me how to paint a tractor with "new patina". I cleaned it and lightly sanded and steel wooled the entire hood. I did not think you could do it but it worked real well. You take Rustoleum red primer, flat black and and red you want (I use Rustoleum Regal red) and lightly spray the three at different intervals until you have a "new patina" finish. And, yes I was skeptical but it worked great. Last photo is the "new patina" RJ as sold to the new buyer.

I recommend replacing the brake lining with one from @rmaynard. They are a solid material with great friction. The brake is still never gonna be a WH strong point, but you’ll be impressed and a tad safer.

You on crack buddy ... we can't get rid of him ...

So I offered to get this franken driving for Brett Esse of Portage Show proprietor fortune and fame. He offered to pay me for the work, which I refused, and I had to explain to him the difference between a hobby and a job. Actually is a cute little tractor and runs fairly decent. Started out life as a 656 with a K181 repo. Floor boards added but nicely done. Problem is the tranny is locked up solid and all the diesel and kerosene in the world is not going to help. @Achto sold him an off the shelf spare tranny to put in it to get it driving and ready to be sold at the show. Pics of the adventure. What flush fluid looks like after a month of setting. I probably should have drained the water out first. Rite of passage my @$$. Puller best xmass present ever @Achto

That’ll show those tailgaters!

Sweet, so my idea should work. I'm thinking of using one for a brake light switch for my tractor.

I try to tell myself that I won’t let that happen again because it’s not the first time it’s happened. But you @Handy Don can personally attest that once I start talking about Wheel Horses to people that like talking about Wheel Horses the conversation can go on and on, and on and on…………

My buddy Aaron is helping pilot. We have sold the 5th wheel and are cruising home empty. Woo hoo!

All this RV talk takes me back to the 80's when I worked at an RV dealer. The way they were built back then, you didn't want to tow anything bigger than a little TSC trailer with a Lawn Ranger on it. We had a certified welder in plenty of times to reinforce hitches and frames. Power wise, Winnebago had a Renault 4 popper diesel connected to a 5 speed manual putting out a whopping 43 HP. Then they added a Turbo and upped it to like 75. Old ladies in Chevettes would blow your doors off at stoplights! Turbo engines also liked to come apart at the seams. Had one where a piston came out of the block and hit the starter. The starter was bolted to the transmission bell housing so it snapped that in half!

Awesomeness. Gonna put it to work now?

After the domestic market ended using the common tractor model names like Charger, Commando and Raider in 1972 they continued to use the names for the export market for a few years. Same tractor different model name. Use the 1-0120 model number. https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/search/?q=1-0120&quick=1&type=downloads_file

Made some sugar and vinegar cucumbers. Added a few radishes and spring onions for bling. Picked enough blackberries for a pie. Then outa the kitchen to the shop to make a connecting link for the 20hp kicker motor on the boat. The motors 150 and 20 hp Johnsons could be started and shifted from the helm, but only the 150 could be steered. The 20 could not be steered so when it was being used, the 150 was used as a rudder which was not a very responsive steering system. With this connecting link both moters will be steered from the helm making it much more effective when pulling crab traps.

No actually that "patina" tractor came from Rodney Burger. He took it to the LeSeuer , Minnesota Swap Meet in April several years ago. The hood was painted purple. My brother David Ralph bought it and it set unused for several years -a waiting some attention. Craig Hearne told me how to paint a tractor with "new patina". I did not think you could do it but it worked real well. You take Rustoleum red primer, flat black and and red you want (I use Rustoleum Regal red) and lightly spray the three at different intervals until you have a "new patina" finish. And, yes I was skeptical but it worked great.

This is true Also true More truth Added truth. Exponentially decreasing brake power. Niiiiice.....

Trina and I have quite the collection here as you know. Also, several other machines. Quite a few implements. As we were showing @Natejc_98 around, you could tell he knew he was... "in trouble." He even mentioned that going to @JCM Jim's Place in the fall was probably going to add to this.

I Ain't no skinny bear

From what I hear, Eric would make two of that skinny bear.

I'll be there Wed afternoon. Will be bringing a few tractors.

He lifts his leg on it I'm shooting...

Phase 2 of the 2 piece seat project.

I also used the marine primer bulbs for many years and they are effective in repriming the fuel pump. The fuel drain down problem is a result of both of the fuel pump check valves failing to seal properly. This can only get worse and the pump will eventually fail to supply a good fuel supply to the carb. With the price of a good primer bulb and a good e- pump comparable in price, When my primer bulbs start to harden and crack, I now replace them with an e-pump.

Yesterday Eloise and Cylvia went camping! Our friend’s pusher “Cylvia” has the 8.3 Cummins that I longed for so badly. Eloise has the 7.2 3126 CAT. Accelerating to highway speeds, or off highway, I felt very light on the throttle. When we arrived to the campground about an hour and a half away, he mentioned how he could not keep up with me on take offs. Once again, the 100 hp lesser engine has impressed me! Happy 250th Independence Day, America!

The problem with the group photo is that people who are selling stuff can't get away. Others never hear the announcement. Others forget. As someone said, it's like herding cats. I did it for several years, and was happy to do so, but it's a job for the younger generation. I will be happy to have my big red canopy be the gathering area. And as far as "Caption This", here is my take. "Hurry up and get in line, my bladder is going to explode".

That makes more sense now. Thanks for the clarification 👍🏼

What specific problem are you experiencing with the ignition system? It could be a matter of cleaning the ignition points or needing a condenser. The SBV 355 appears to be a replacement for the V 70 engine used in many models of Wheel Horse beginning in 1969. Ignition parts from the H 60 or other similar vintage Tecumseh engines would work just fine. Since the Tecumseh engines went out of production eighteen years ago you will probably need to look for aftermarket parts. The attached thread has some part numbers that may aid you in your search.

Happy Birthday to the greatest nation on earth. My thanks to all those who sacrificed to make my family free!

I hope y'all enjoyed my 2026 Big Show photos. I currently have 9 Wheel Horse tractors in my collection. But remember, it's the Wheel Horse tractors that collect the nicest people. See y'all next year at the Big Show.

Check for vacuum leak on 2 piece manifold where it goes together. Had the same problem with my 520H thought it was a dirty carb but manifold fell apart when I took carb off so I'm sure it was leaking and I just went ahead and done a decarb, adjusted valves and rebuilt carb why I had it took apart the far. it runs like a new one now. Almost forgot added an electric fuel pump also, very much recomend and your starter will thank you for it also. Fires up almost instantly now and the fuel pump I removed seemed very healthy but would take forever to crank if mochine set for any length of time.

Started phase 1 of a 2 piece seat revival in the shade!

Naw, the toy hauler dream died with our 5th wheel. We have decided that we can sell that, get an enclosed trailer I can load and pull with the RV or a truck, and have a good RV to just camp as well, when we want to just camp.

Nice! Yeah, many aren't threaded when you see those flat mufflers mounted. I like to run the engines and get that port area hot when trying to remove exhaust bolts or even the head bolts near the exhaust. (If possible, but No need to worry in this instance since it's changing to a pipe). Backyard hammer mechanic tip, if you grind thin perpendicular lines into some scrap pipe threads on the pipe, it will clean out the engine threads better than just screwing a pipe in. Screw in, back off, keep repeating as necessary, then use the actual pipe piece you're going to use when you believe it's ready. Of course a real tap is best but sometimes it just needs a little cleaning out of the threads so the pipe trick works for that.

Bought the blue one last August and it was $2800 delivered and got the red one from the same guy today for $2675 delivered. They have some scratches and some dings but overall are very good shape. Door seals are guaranteed to be leak free and the hardware is in great shape. Very satisfied. Should be able to do a complete shop for less than $10k, hopefully . You can buy a new or “one tripper” for $4500/5000 but these will suite my need. The 20 footers are usually more because they are less common I’m told. Depends on where you are I guess.