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10 pointsHello everyone. I already posted a couple posts and became a supporter, so I figured I should introduce myself. My name is Brett but everyone calls me Buck. Nickname from my childhood and now I’m 47 and still have it. I used to be in the hobby big time. My dad, uncles, and cousins all had wheel horse tractors. I had 36 of them. Between all of my family members and I, we had over 200. I bought a house, got married, and had a daughter. The tractors sat and didn’t get ran so I sold them all except three. That was in 2016. This spring, the boy was out in the shed and wanted to get one of them out and running. Well we got all three of them running and he was hooked and it all came back to me! So in the last month or two, I’ve bought a 753 that I rescued from someone’s woods, a 500 special and a B-80 out of a barn, and a 701 at the big show! So I’m back collecting and searching. I get to do it all with my boy and get to meet great people who enjoy the same things! Thank you for having this group!
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9 pointsDuring the WHCC show at the fairgrounds, there was another show just 20 minutes away in Gettysburg!
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5 pointsJune 30, 1953, workers at a Chevrolet plant in Flint, Michigan, watch as the first completed Corvette, a two-seater sports car that would become an American icon, rolls off the assembly line. It was one of just 300 Corvettes made that year.
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3 pointsAnd then there is the guy who goes to the junk yard, removes a couple tires from a crown vic and never has any issues! I know when pulling with a load I stop every couple hours and put my hand on the tires and hubs checking for excessive heat. There was one time i found a hot one and it was under inflated. must have missed it when I was doing the pre-trip. I had one of those cheep o compressors and 20 minutes later good to go, next stop no heat.
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3 pointsAh, but how old are the tires on the rental???!!
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3 pointsThe newest addition to my team needed a transmission fluid change pronto! “1978 C-81”
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2 pointsI run Goodyear and change every 5 years or so... Plus I think anecdotally, the quality is not what it used to be... I am actually thinking of selling my trailer and just renting one when I need it... 2-3 times a year ain't worth tires bearings and storage... probably won't but ...
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2 pointsThat's why you see the tire cover booties on motorhomes & campers. There is no excuse not to check & adjust the cold tire pressures before heading out.... and being adequately prepared to loose one (or two) along the way. Besides, do you really want to listen to your better half constructively carring on (whining) while you change a flat??
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2 pointsI have also experienced the dreaded blow out and "collateral damage". I bit the bullet and got the Endurance for both my trailers that get used most often but put chinesium's on the travel trailer that we don't move from our property possibly two to three times a year. Difficult for me to replace a tire at three or five years that shows little or no wear, but I guess that's the price we pay for peace of mind. I feel better on the highway towing with the Goodyears. We had a flat then a blowout on travel trailer (spare was really old) and thought "Good Sam" roadside would save us. They quoted $795.00 and three hour wait to bring me a Walmart trailer tire. So remember to upgrade spare as well.
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2 pointsYUP - does it have over 1100 hours on it? That seems to start the countdown clock on them to the issue at hand.
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2 pointsMight just be the valve seat let go. Is it the rear cylinder that’s at 0 psi?
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2 pointsHere is the main part of the speed problem. The throttle cable is on the bottom, goes to the black spring which goes to the governor arm which goes to the throttle plate. You push on the gas pedal and it is 2/3 of the way before the throttle moves. Top rpm is around 2300, idle is 1400 rpm. I pulled the spring and put stiff wire in, that livened things up. 4200 rpm and no governor at half throttle pedal. That got me to about 20 mph. Looks like a shorter spring might work.
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2 pointsHere is the steering system. In the second picture the tie rod comes from the front through the hole in the middle of the picture, goes to the lever which swivels at the top of the picture then heads toward the on the bottom tie rod. The third picture shows the rear tie rod attach point, also the articulation "hinge". The last picture shows the rear tie rod and the swivel.
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2 pointsThis was my first time back since 2002. It was just like I remember except more tractors and more great people. My wife, son, and I had a great time! I really enjoyed every minute of it with them and meeting some new people. I talked to Wild Bill quite a bit and caught up from 20+ years ago. Just everything was great about it! To all the people who volunteered, worked, or did anything to make it happen, THANK YOU! We will be back next year!
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2 pointsWelcome! We're happy you're here.
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1 pointSo the enclosed trailer that @Achto and I took out to the BS needs new shoes in ST205-75R 15 but on the fence about what to get. If money was no object I would get Goodyear Endurance but at $186 a tire it's a tough pill to swallow for a trailer that sits most of the time. Or go with a cheaper probably offshore one. The price range on tires is so wide... $70 apiece to $190. No matter what brand load range D speed rating 80 minimums. Keep in mind I have three tandems to keep shoes on plus two singles. Camper toy hauler always gets the premiums do to the damage that is possible with a blow out. @Pullstart and @jeremi3210 might know a thing or two about that. Trailer gurus say change tires every three years with better ones every five years. I do generally carry a spare especially on long hauls. Pics for attention.
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1 pointRight?? They say the sun does more damage than anything.
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1 pointMore to come on my newest addition. Picked it up last Saturday and have made decent progress so far. It's the one in the background.
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1 pointThat was a good post Jim. Always good to find hauling help. Sounds like you have a good pair of tractors. Enjoy them every day.
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1 pointThey probably wanted to make sure everyone got their portion before you got the bucket
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1 pointIt has a Salisbury torque converter on it. I pulled the part off the engine for a clean and lube.
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1 pointHe typically replies pretty quickly, give him some time if you just did this , everyone had a long week / weekend and alot of travel time with the Wheel Horse show.
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1 pointBrad, I'm very glad that you were able to make a worker out of that B-100. Here is what it looked like when I found it - PO said it had been sitting for a "couple of years".... I like the new muffler you put on her.
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1 pointFor real old school look, IMHO nothing beats a set of chrome reverse rims & a set of baby moons.....
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1 pointAt first glance, it looks like the engine-to-deck belt might be the right length but looks to me to be not the right width (or else it is extremely worn). A properly fitted belt should, when new, ride with the outer surface of the belt being very slightly above the edges of the V pulley.
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1 pointThere is about 32 shows in TX I try and go to 12 to 14 shows a year
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1 pointMy neighbor is a machinist. Over the years he has tried to emphasize the importance of safety glasses to new guys. His favorite line... "Wear your safety glasses because you can't hear b--bs". Told this to my wife and she promptly grabbed mine, shook them and said "He's right, they don't make a sound". Yup, I have a funny wife. 🤣
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1 pointI have had several inquiries about welding in the Reinforcement Plate I make for both the short and long frame tractors. Even though the frame on my latest C81 was undamaged, I decided to add one and weld it in. I prefer to weld the plate in from the Unidrive mating side, by adding six holes to the "F" plate, bolting the plate in place using the Unidrive holes, and plug welding the two together, Grind the welds, prime & paint - good to go. Tried something different too - the plate was powder coated prior to welding - no issues if you follow common sense... The last picture is a front view with the optional removable braces installed.
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1 pointThere is always so much work that goes on behind the scenes, and the club never fails to put on a good show.
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1 pointI had a good time, friendly folks, good priced food, layout, etc. I just wish I introduced myself to more people, just didn’t wanna be that guy to just run up and say “I’m thegearhead0324” while they’re in conversation or enjoying themselves. Always next year, the WHCC put on a very awesome event. Thank you .
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1 pointWelcome, fellow Mainer. All of the above comments are worth considering. Post a picture or two if you can. Make sure the photos show how you're routing the belts. This thread is reminding me that our front lawn is getting deep enough to hide a large groundhog and needs some attention from my mowing deck.
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1 point@maine home Hi fellow Mainer! What size is the mowing deck? Pictures of your setup should definitely help us figure out what’s wrong. There could be many things that could cause the belt to jump. The smaller 37’ inch deck use one belt from the PTO to the deck. The bigger ones like the 42” inch ones use two. One from the PTO to the front most middle pulley on the deck, and one just on the deck to run the mowing blades. The belt from the PTO to the deck is on the mule drive. If it’s jumping, something could be wrong with the pulleys. If it’s the mule drive it might not be tight enough, or something is off there. There’s a few possibilities.
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1 pointYup. It was a bit tricky gettin on and off with the flag pole on the back but it was nice driving a full size round hood again!
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1 pointTrust me, I understand. See below for what I started with... Alot of stuff got replaced...
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1 pointNo Unfortunately he can't make the show as it turns out he's been a busy guy. Lets just say prayers for his wife.
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1 pointThat's all I could talk @Raven AKA my significant other into posting a lot of pics this evening. I was in Mass and she headed to N.H to hang out with her sister. We met up with @Bill D and @Brockport Bill at the New York border last Saturday. We left at 5 30 am and returned home to Maine at 5 pm. Long day and haven't stopped working on it since. Will keep you guy's updated on the progress. By the way you meet the nicest people on Red Square. Two great members. Bill and Bill.
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1 pointBroke out the HVLP sprayer today and mixed up some Regal Red. I thought for once I'd get a hood done right on the first try. ...well of course not. The side facing the sun got a little too much from the idiot running the gun. 6 inch long sag. I wiped most of it off so it would take less sanding to fix. Rustoleum has a "gooey" thing that automotive paints do not. Even thinned down it splatters a bit. Getting a coat to the "wet" look is tricky without laying too much. Gonna take some practice I guess. Heckuva lot of work just for some hardener. And just to do something right for the day I finished the steekers for the engine.
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1 pointHello all, I put my 520-8 up for sale on page 13 of the big show sale thread. Figured id add it here too to catch those not looking over there. Late to party, last minute for sale... 520-8 with good 42" s/d deck (blades nfg) Unit has 875 hours and clock works. All idiot lights and gauges work. Fresh oil and good battery. Yes it does need some light bulbs and minor doo dads. But it is still solid and very strong Tractor was used but not abused and runs great with no smoke or bad noises. Charging system works. I had plans to tear it apart and do a resto mod / rebuild it the way I would build a "520" and have come to realise I have enough 500 series parts laying around to build one using a 300/400 series as a starting platform. $1500 is my number... with genuine Wheel Horse wheel weights bring $500+ I feel this piece of Wheel Horse lore is worth it. I will haul to big show if paid in advance. Thanks Tony Andover CT (860)978-9039
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1 pointI definitely had some concerns. It's been a minute since I properly rebuilt a Kohler, and this was my first small block. This engine got the full treatment. New bore, reground crank, and valves and seats recut. I stayed with the original smaller cylinder bore (at .010 over), but it all worked out. I will say this: the engine runs great but this old K161 has a sharper muffler report than a K181. I had noticed it watching some old YouTube videos of 701s put up by various owners, and wondered if mine would do the same. It's not bad, but it has a "pop" where a K181 has a lower tone. No biggie, but it is noticeable. I just hope it gives another few decades of service now!
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1 pointWell, it's late and I smell like gasoline and thread sealer, but she's alive and kicking with no smoke. Fired within 3 seconds of adding gas. Scared the crap out of me because it was so quick! I know some will not like the voltmeter, but I prefer them to ammeters. And mine is outputting just over 13V on a 100% fully charged battery. One more thing checked off the list. Almost there. Funny side note: my wife bought this machine for me 20 years ago. Even though you think they have no interest in it, she was the first to remind me that it only took me over 20 years to get it running...
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1 pointWell I did not get her running today. Some dummy wired something wrong last week and it took a while to figure it out. But she is now mechanically ready, and I have 12V at the coil and it has strong spark. All that is left is to run the fuel line. Maybe tomorrow.
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1 pointWent ahead and applied the first coat on the hood... probably gonna do about 3 coats.
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1 pointThis tiny product of unmarried parents better work and not leak. What a pain!
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1 pointI'll be happy to take that piece of junk (with the quite desirable priming lever) off your hands! Send it on by mail (I’ll reimburse the postage) or to the Show with @953 nut!
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1 pointya know I may have my pumps mixed up and the vacuum may have came off the 856. I rebuilt 3 in a row ( 701,856, and c160)and every one of them where a different style .
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1 pointTractors are supposed to have dents and dings in the hood.
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1 pointWas debating stripping the hood completely, but I'm glad I did. There were hundreds of little rust bubbles under the paint. All clean now and red oxide primed. Also I have looked for several days for my generator belt brackets. So I just made a set. Once I get them installed I'll probably find the originals. And I'm strongly considering using an electric fuel pump. I have for over a month now played phone and email tag with Newandoldparts. I'll decide tomorrow...
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1 pointKnow what caused it to fail? Wonder if a New Holland dealer could help? Toro supplied the LS55 for a few years I think.
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