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April 23, 1985, The Coca-Cola Company announces that it is changing the formula of its signature soft drink for the first time in 99 years. The short-lived, sweeter New Coke, as it is called, debuts to a consumer backlash that pundits call the marketing blunder of the century. Coca-Cola, which had been the world’s bestselling soft drink, had been facing increasing competition from rival cola Pepsi, and the company wanted to re-energize the brand. In blind taste tests, consumers generally preferred New Coke over Pepsi and the original Coke. But, consumers had a sentimental attachment to their beloved brand and reacted very negatively to New Coke. The company was flooded with up to 8,000 calls a day from dissatisfied consumers and received some 40,000 complaint letters. CEO Roberto Goizueta got a letter addressed to “Chief Dodo, The Coca-Cola Company.” The soda company quickly got the message and brought back the original formula less than three months after New Coke launched. On July 11, 1985, 79 days after the release of New Coke, Coke’s original formula returned to market, rebranded as Coca-Cola Classic. It quickly regained its status as the dominant cola.

Well done. A note to all..... THIS is the proper method to remove the 3" remnant of the 3/4" diameter pin. You press or impact thru the thin side and have the pin exit out the thick half of the casting. Doing it the other way, you run the risk of snapping the boss off the thin housing. Then you just compounded the problem you already were trying to fix with the Unidrive...

so I took a few days off work to play and work around the house, since it was nice outside today I mowed grass and then had some play time with the recent acquired 418-8. Wow the PO didnt clean it much at all, he kept it under an awning outside so the dirt just built up each season. I took the covers off and the seat pan to try and clean up to see some red paint. I used the purple power stuff letting it soak a min and then used my pump up spray jug to spray off the crud and grease. It really did a decent job cutting a good bit off, then taking a scraper and working the more stubbern stuff and then soap and spray again. Theres a good bit of red paint now to see, but a good bit of corrosion too. Had to cut a couple bolts off removing the tins due to the elements fusing them together. pics are a start and Ill get some after pics in a day or two. I think Ill paint a few of the tins before putting back together but nothing speacial at this point.

Please help a new to wheel horse tractor guy out. Trying to figure out some info about this little guy. Please excuse the mess. I’ve done the browse, manuals and then look through for models but still unsure. Any and all help is greatly appreciated!

Hello all. I am a proud owner of a early 312-8 and also 520 H. I wanted to introduce myself as a Wheel Horse enthusiast, and I also joined in order to keep up with all the maintenance procedures and tips that this forum provides.. Currently. I am focused on getting my 312-8 up & running. I have ordered a throttle to replace the old one and it will come in tomorrow, after that I should be ready to cut grass with it. I am located in SE Wisconsin. Respectfully. Tom

There is a plastic cam plate that connects the motion control lever to the Sundstrand transmission motion control. They6 tend to become worn and I would start by looking there.

My older brother lives in Maine he has serious mobility issues and lately a bit of confusion. A few years ago I set him up with Charger 12 ( @953 nut should recognize) that he uses to move his boat trailer around and small trailer for branches etc. no mowing and it sits all winter unused. This year it wouldn't start. He has a young caregiver and he and she were trying to get it going. We had several long phone calls. It would pop and sputter on Carb Cleaner but not run. Then it stopped doing that. Worked through checking carb bowl for fuel, disconnecting fuel line to check pump output. . In the midst of all this the coil wire got knocked off (breakerless system) took a couple calls to run that down) had fuel and spark plug tester showed a flash. Yesterday got new plug and now she runs!!!. Had then send me picture of the old plug. I am used to seeing carbon build up (I have a couple oil burners) and other build up but not sure what I am seeing here. He uses stabil and the last couple years thinks he uses non e gas (his memory is not that great)

Turns out serial 46567 was recorded in the past as a 753.

I'm liking the 753 thoughts. I was thinking it was 64 when they switched the front axle but a bit of research showed it was 63 except for the Lawn Ranger and 603. The steering wheel would be flat on a 63 but that doesn't look original.

One of the great things about Wheelhorse tractors is the parts availability. It's absolutely excellent. First call or PM. Every time. @76c12091520h Brian Badman. He has both new and used parts. Another good source is to place an ad in our own Classifieds. Also a good idea is to CALL Lincoln at A to Z Tractor in PA. He's a very busy Wheelhorse salvage yard and sells new parts as well.

Today, I had to fix the C-141 as the only original tie rod decided to fall off on a short spin around the driveway. I wasn’t going fast so I found it quick. Luckily, I had a spare and swapped it out in no time so it’s still usable. I took it on a longer further from home ride earlier, and I was relieved it didn’t decide to drop off then.😬

@c-series don Bolts, collars & nuts installed. and that did the trick! Thanks again

I have a set in storage in case I ever get around to painting one of my C tractors. Didn't want to take a chance of him retiring before I got around to it.

Like both but that logo will "pop" when you add that seat to the red tractor.

Hello all. I am a proud owner of a early 312-8 and also 520 H. I wanted to introduce myself as a Wheel Horse enthusiast, and I also joined in order to keep up with all the maintenance procedures and tips that this forum provides.. Currently. I am focused on getting my 312-8 up & running. I have ordered a throttle to replace the old one and it will come in tomorrow, after that I should be ready to cut grass with it. I am located in SE Wisconsin. Respectfully. Tom

Same here. I picked up my 854 locally where it had sat outside in the elements for over 2 years. The 3 speed was filled to the shifter boot with water. Scored a good deal on a C81 roller that had low hours back in 2014 & the oil in the 8 speed was like new. Soooo........

The transmission is a 'later model' nos 8-speed I acquired from somewhere along the way. The original 3-speed on the 753 was in need of a rebuild at the time, so I thought an 8-speed swap would be pretty cool.

I know Pri G is better for fuel storage, but I don't how well it will clean a carb. That's why I mentioned the Seafoam.

Just old-fashioned pump fuel with an adjustable stiff brush. The brush I have used it so many times I wore it out.

Replace anything that has to do with your fuel supply. If still the same look into all the electrical parts.

The dash on my 654 in 1st pic. 2nd pic is dash on my 753 The tie rods/steering components (unless replaced/upgraded) appear to be 1963 or later?

Welcome to Red Square My guess it is a fairly early 1961 model 701 with a replacement engine by the serial number.

Welcome to the sickness!

The one on my 310-8 had them on one side of each 1533. Never seen one other than that one before.

This!! The prices are cheap, I think shipping is a little bit. But just get a bunch of them!

Really? For me I love my D series but I’d really like a gear drive. My friend is wanting me to buy his d180 with end loader and 3 point mower. Now that’s tempting!

Is the unit on Ethanol ? Ethanol degrades rubber fuel lines, the fine rubber particulates end up in the jets - worked on a K181 a few years ago P O also tried a new carb, the degraded fuel line clogged the new carb up in a short order . After another carb - new fuel line and Ethanol free gas running normal again . Just putting it out there

My guess would be that the plug and head were a bit carboned up and then flooded badly when the plug wire got knocked off which got you what you see on that plug in that picture. I would bet that it smoked a bit when it got running and that the new plug looks much better now.

April 22, 1978, "Saturday Night Live" showcases the worldwide television debut of the Blues Brothers—the not-quite-real, not-quite-fake musical creation of SNL cast members Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi.

I started with their Days of Future Past album - that was in the early 70's.

I don’t believe any C-1_1’s came with an internal parking brake. To the best of my knowledge that stopped in 1977 with the C-160 and C-120 ? I have all of the 1978-79 C- Series tractors and they all have an external brake. A brake band that goes around a drum.

I got the tractor and flushed it with diesel 2 or 3 times, then flushed with 80/90wt a couple times, till it ran clean. Mowed 3 acres for two years with it. Those bearings must have been grinding the rust for a while. Tractor ran good little bit of seepage around the brake shaft seal and the case gasket but not bad. @ri702bill hitch pin wasn't to bad, the hitch is what was stuck, the ends of pin looked like thay were peened over. Two minutes with the saw, BAM!! it's off, knocked it out pretty easy.

I've done 2 transmissions and both had 1533 bearings with one seal facing towards the outside. ( case side )

I prefer mounting the solenoid directly to the engine near the S/G. You can get the heavy cables out from under the dashboard to a safer location that way.

Much like Ed's Downsizing post here, when I went to look at that black beauty I wasn't looking for a tractor to purchase, I was helping a friend's neighbor get it running. A few minutes later it was running and he offered it to me at a good price. Got the trailer and drug it home wondering why I had bought it. Passed it on to Paul @pfrederi at a reasonable price and now it is living a life of luxury. Thanks for the update Paul.

Leg has a charlie horse in calf for the past three days, getting some preparation done in increments. Man door and frame along with the header have to be removed for height, half inch plywood x two for one inch placed on ground, one inch pipe used for rollers 2 x 12" planks placed on rollers with a few feet onto the concrete floor with more pipe rollers. Forklift from local Coop for lift and placement onto the planks. Hoping the fork lift has enough traction to roll the loaded planks into the shop. Once inside I had thought of spreading sand on the floor to make skidding easier. The base of the band saw does not run parallel but has enough room under the lower casting to insert a 2x4 which would allow me to lift and move a few inches each lift. I'm sure Pullstart could get that heavy load off the truck without the aid of a forklift,

I can close the doors to my barn and shop and walk around in either one using my walker so I may have achiever "Right Sizing" But if I moved a couple of them around I'm sure there would be room for a few more.

I like the black one with the logo. Same reason I went with black and red for this seat cover

So seriously, like, when is the last time that tractor has been dirty?

Yeaaa…… I’m about 80% sure I’m gonna be picking the black one with the logo. Decisions decisions.

The white would look good with the white accents but I wouldn't buy it because of the high possibility of it getting filthy quickly. My vote is for the black one.

What Model Tele do you own ?? @fenderteleman. Check out Musical Instruments Thread under Non- Tractor related.

It was an Autolite 216... I haven't used Champions in years. I sent him a NGK B-2 this time. It lasted 5 years...guess not to bad for that kind of usage...

makes it so much easier.

Ok, well… decided to drop the engine in for fit, and everything‘s looking good. Going to start snugging things up a little and then continuing with dressing the engine with all of the freshly painted and prepped accessories.

Well, following an insane week of flight training in the Blackhawk, I gave my brain a few days to recuperate and now getting the recently rebuilt K341 put back together for installation. I had to take quite a long break away from the Tractor because of all the work requirements of life, so this is feeling kind of nice and therapeutic. Jason

I test solvent cleaners on an inconspicuous spot first. Some brake cleaners will soften and remove some kinds of paint--especially if left to stand, which is an advantage in some situations! 😉

Steering column “upgrade”. well, as I had mentioned before, it was impossible to get the old pin out of the steering wheel to be able to pull the column apart… So I found a nice shaft collar, painted it to match and it does a nice job. I slightly drilled a detent into the shaft so that the Alan key bolts would seat into it for a good positive contact. Got the decals on and turning my attention now to electrical and engine tear down. That may take a little while, with those pesky work requirements stealing my time away from the shop.🤓

For the moment, I had some rubber in my shop, and just put that down so that I could occasionally sit on the tractor and make engine noises, dreaming of doing laps in the yard😂.