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Get out your torn up jeans,Brylcream tight white T shirts, and roll a pack of cigs into the sleeve................ No Wait! not that kind of Greaser Day. It's time to lube the fleet before the cold weather sets in. Dewalt gun works nice but it's also a pain to operate. ant to top it off, the Lock n Lube end failed. Came with a kit but the thing wouldn't come apart to repair it. So I has to get an old school gun end out. Got a leaky bucket cylinder on Elvis so got that ordered. Heard an engine running all afternoon. My retired engineer neighbor just got a new Westinghouse Genny from Amazon. The recoil was messed up so they sent him a new one. I had to wander over. His solar panels aren't charging his battery bank so he's charging it with the Genny. I mentioned $4.50 a gal gas and he could just plug the bank in to charge it He shrugged his shoulders and said "I know but I like it this way"

McMaster Carr

Only problem is he tells me they are pink

I assume you need the Eaton 700-015 hydro, wheel horse part number 110959. To my knowledge, they were also used on wheel horse 516-H and 518-H model tractors. Attached is the service manual for your reference. I searched on eBay and found one but it was included in the complete transmission for $250 and only available as local pickup in Quakertown, PA. https://www.ebay.com/itm/286310716586?_trkparms=itmf%3D1%26aid%3D1110013%26rkt%3D12%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIMRXI%26pid%3D102587%26mech%3D1%26algv%3DStoreBaseV2ForAllSites%26pmt%3D0%26amclksrc%3DITM%26sid%3DAQALAAAAEOgQsKAORvBy51inf54pIIQ%3D%26itm%3D286310716586%26noa%3D1%26brand%3DWheel+Horse%26asc%3D342265%26ao%3D1%26rk%3D1%26mehot%3Dnone%26lsid%3D0%26meid%3D10d8c0c397ce4ace931f84c18db038dd%26pg%3D3418065&_trksid=p3418065.c102587.m173498 Hopefully others on RedSquare has one for sale that is functional, reasonably priced, and close to you. 492-4204 Eaton 7 SM.pdf

I have another update. It turns out the Predator engine probably puts out more than 3 amps. There are 3 stator coils. The Honda 20 amp configuration uses 3 coils. A 3 amp system should be one coil. However, the rectifier/regulator is at best 10 amps. I ordered a 20 amp regulator and stator. I am hoping it will bolt on and get me a 20 amp system. There is a 26 amp conversion kit for sale for $250 that includes a new flywheel with the regulator and stator. 20 amps should be more than enough for me so long as the Honda parts fit. The only other known issue is hood clearance with the exhaust along with the exhaust outlet pointing back toward the driver. If you want to be able to close the hood and not cut the hood, some sort of modification to the exhaust is required, The Predator engine is close in footprint to a Kohler. The center line of the PTO is about 1/2" lower than the Kohler making a 1/2" mounting plate a perfect solution to both mount the engine and align the PTO. I have read, but cannot confirm that it is important that an aluminum block engine be mounted on a plate rather than using risers. The Kohler bolt holes in the frame are in the wrong position, of course. The mounting plate will only require some simple welds. It also adds enough weight to the replacement engine that it is very close to the weight of the KT-19, which keeps the weight balance close to original. The purpose of these updates is to help someone trying to do a similar conversion and what issues need to be overcome. Hopefully, someone finds it useful. I hope to follow up once things a further along.

Turning the mule drive belt tightening in a clockwise direction will loosen the belt. The only time I have had steering that far out of line it was caused by a driver backing over the front wheel with a 4000 pound SUV but we are still married. Replacement spindles are rather easy to come by since most are interchangeable over a wide range of years and models. from the '70s to '90s.

Next up for me is to drag out the Ariens SnoThro, change the oil & the friction disc. Pull the bucket apart to inspect / relube / replace the high speed sealed ball bearing. Look at why the NLA gearbox is leaking... No fun doing all that when it is 20 degrees outside...

Update and fix: took a closer look at the mower and this time I noticed not only the belt from the mower deck twisted but the drive belt for driving also came off the pulley. It was riding on the engine shaft thus provided some driving capability.. put the belt back on, un-twisted the mowerdeck belt and it was good to go again. Mowed like a champ.. until.. I ran out of daylight Now I know mowing in the dark isn't the best option soo.. I added a light today. Not sure how useful this will really be but I guess we'll find out. Can you spot it? All 2" by 2" but also 1200lm. Small but mighty. Not bad for $10,-

I use 30W in all my small engines year round with the exception of the 416-H which get 10W30.

One other option for keeping the oil warm in the winter. https://www.amazon.com/JEENDA-1155x-1155-Surface-Thermostat-Equipment/dp/B0G6K1S72V/ref=sr_1_13

The small blocks are fuel sippers and are at their best as a show cruiser.

Like Jim stated the B-80 would do fine with an 8" plow, might even pull a 10". You will be working the engine though. In my opinion, you can feel the difference between a 10hp and a 12hp engine. Beyond a 12hp, I don't seem to be able feel a difference. I also know that a 12hp seems to be better on fuel than a 10hp is. If I was to build another dedicated plow mule it would have at least a 12hp under the hood.

Split some wood today and the C-121 was on log splitter hauling duty.

I can't speak for the dirt plow dogs but B80 is a great snow plow rig.