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10 pointsNothing beats sand/bead blasting providing you're not the guy doin it!
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5 pointsJuly 9, 1877, the All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club begins its first lawn tennis tournament at Wimbledon, then an outer-suburb of London. Twenty-two amateurs showed up to compete in the Gentlemen’s Singles tournament, the only event at the first Wimbledon. The winner was to take home a 25-guinea trophy.
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4 pointsToday's progress so far has been welding up a cracked seat pan, putting the tranny on, putting the front axle on, putting wheels on it, cutting the top of the tower off because it was too tall, putting the fenders together and putting them on, measuring where to cut the too long steering shaf, and setting the little bits and pieces on it for mock up.
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4 pointsI had a set of rusty old wheels I picked up a while back that need pressed into service now that I need to re-shoe the B-80. Decided to prep, paint, mount them, and then simply swap out the old ones. Although I do have a wire brush attachment that fits the weed wacker (and it does do some really mean grinding work), I opted to get the set of four sandblasted locally for $40 and forego the mess. I’ll use my lazy susan painting thingy to spin and spray them (once the humidity drops). Many here swear by inserting playing cards around the rim after mounting the tires and before a final spray to leave a nice clean finish unmarred by tools. I will be trying that or some similar masking technique. I hope to need nothing other than a set of tire spoons to mount the rims and will install tubes from the get go. Will post pics once done (could be a while but I do anticipate finishing up before @ebinmaine completes his Colossus project). For paint color, all I can say is: Good luck and have fun!
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3 pointsGeez... Ya think 20 years from now there will be a loyal following of folks devoted to "restoring" Big Box Store pressed tin & plastic "tractors"?? (at least that is what they sell them as....) Methinks not. Those are better off being recycled into useful things, like Tuna Fish cans & curtain rods.
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3 pointsThere was a guy doing some blasting when I picked up my finished wheels. Between the fans and the blasting was that operation ever loud! I think it was $40 well spent.
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3 pointsFor any really really rusted surfaces - that are thick enough to withstand the process - I highly recommend using a needle scaler. Works great on WH rims and the outer side of truck brake drums. A bonus - it leaves a mildly rough clean surface that cleans up with acetone and provides great adhesion for the primer. Mount the tire after prep but before any painting. Yes, the plastic coated playing cards work great.
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3 pointsWe've tried several methods. Hand sanding starting with 80 grit works well to break out the really rough stuff. After that it's your wire brush of choice or sand flap wheels. Definitely recommend the acetone just before painting. That too removes some rust. Color here is Rust-Oleum 2X Cottage White.
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2 pointsAcetone is a chemical that occurs naturally in our bodies. It's not known as a carcinogen at this time and as long as exposure is minimal, sickness is avoided for most people... Use at your education and risk.
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2 pointsFred - You can use that or 75X90W oil. Changing the brake shaft seal is rather simple and there is no need to split the Unidrive case to do so. Check that shaft for up & down or side to side play with the brake band & drum removed. IF there is play in either direction, the bearing inside needs to be replaced... much more work. A bit of in & out play is normal.
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2 pointsI always tape mine up, after sanding, blasting or what ever i had to do tyo get them in good enough shape to prime and paint.
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2 pointsCurrently fabbing up an adapter to use this Zero Turn cargo carrier I got at the show in a slot hitch so it will fit multiple tractors.
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2 pointsA good coat of self etching primer followed by a couple of coats of the color of your choice with ample dry time should be applied prior to mounting the tire, then all is needed will be a touch up.
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2 pointsThat sucker has a very cool look to it with those rear fenders right on the tires! Is that the placement or are they just mocked up and sitting on the rear tires?
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2 pointsThe playng cards work for me.
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2 pointsI always just use a cordless drill with wire brushes to get it down to bare metal, after that clean well with acetone or similar residue free liquid to clean surface for primer. Rust-Oleum primer and then after that dries Rust-Oleum cottage white. Can also use a gloss clear if you wish. Sometimes if there is extra paint or lots of rust I will use a 4 1/2 grinder with a wire brush attachment to more quickly clean it up.
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2 pointsWe had a really good time this year with lots of joking around and bust'n balls the whole way! It was worth everything when he chose that tractor and took off full throttle in 3rd and kept going until we couldn't see him anymore. Jay yells to his father "I guess you'll see him at home" LOL We did work on it for quite a while on Friday to get all the small things in order SO MANY different people helped out and made this possible but it all started a while ago with @ebinmaine Eric donating 2 tractors when the discussion of building a tractor and giving it away to a youngster started right here on RS. When people got wind of a donated tractor happening lots of people helped out and many of the vendors stepped up too and donated some of the things we needed. Thinking we could try and do this every year so the WHCC can have a 17 year old and under raffle every year. Who's got a roller? AND, they let me wire the next one too! A 603 my father bought. We took off the briggs engine and transplanted a S/G Kohler 8 hp on to it.
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2 pointsLooks like a jacobson crashed into a parts bin.
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2 pointsI got my cracked f plate welded up today. How come you gave a frame with a cracked f plate Kevin, I want a refund. At least it gave me some welding practice.
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1 pointCheck this out comment #7 to narrow down your model year based on the engine numbers Since you have a magnum engine on there it appears if the engine is original its a 87-89 model year The model is the 414-8 which is the 400 series 14 hp and 8 speed manual
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1 pointHmmm. Printed parts may become a viable restoration path, do you think? There are already large 3D scanners with remarkable precision. Advanced plastic printing is already available to serious hobbyist and metal isn’t far behind.
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1 pointReplace the seal. Keep an eye out for a different deck. Keep it goin'... Absolutely agreed! I'd spend several thousand dollars fully restoring a Wheelhorse instead of buying a new (insert name here)
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1 pointNo, I wouldn’t waste that! Especially if it came from Van!
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1 pointThis is my strategy. My recent experience with new Firestone 6-12s, which have incredibly stiff sidewalls, ultimately defeated me and I took them to a shop for mounting. Then I touched up the paint and had them do the inflation because I couldn’t get the stiff walls to seat solidly, even with a heavy strap compressing the tread. Got them back and lowered the pressure to 15psi and with a short drive, one came unseated again. Soooo. I’ll be leaving the pressure at 20+ until the sidewalls get used to being spread out! With tubes, these problems are moot, but Firestone recommended no tubes.
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1 pointMaybe some ‘shine?!
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1 pointThat looks like a 8+ ft wide disc. Probable need more HP than an 8N. We pulled a 10 ft one with our Ford 4000, 48 HP on drawbar.
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1 pointThat was a steal of a deal
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1 pointI assume you use some sort of protective gloves - which do you use? They all seem to start dissolving prematurely for me.
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1 pointBeing a hydro makes a world of difference, especially if your mowing, pushing or blowing snow. Not having to shift every time you change directions makes the experience so much sweeter.
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1 pointIf I was there when the smoke was let out, I would have been on the ground laughing so hard they would have had to call an ambulance to take me to a hospital!
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1 pointWasn't too big of a deal to fix and get practice on I just figured I'd tease you about it
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1 pointHello Everyone I'm from California. Just signed up. I own a 1973 Wheel Horse C-120 with the 12hp Kohler. I use it mainly for mowing and snow plowing around the property. It’s been a solid machine and I’m slowly working on getting it cleaned up. I'm joining to pick up tech tips, parts info, and to see what other guys are doing with their Horses. I’ve got a lot of respect for the history behind these tractors. Appreciate any advice and glad to be part of the community.
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1 pointKev those are handy I have not used ours in a while. I start it up a few times a year.
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1 pointThought the collective might enjoy my perforation project... I bought this tractor a couple months ago and turning it into a nice "user"... Won't be a perfect restoration, just a nice addition to my old Toyota 4x4. Rich
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1 point@Lee1977 2 birds one stone takes care of the brace and belt gaurd..
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1 pointWhile doing a quote visit at an empty house in the middle of nowhere, I walked around the back corner of the garage and BAM !!!, mother and 2 cubs about 30-40 ft away. She turned and dropped her head and looked at me so I puckered real tight and bit a hole in my pants as a defense mechanism. Luckily she was just as startled as I was so she turned away and took off into the woods with the 2 cubs. It took me quite a while to get rid of the adrenaline shakes because she could've easily been on me before I got 3 steps. We've chased away black bears just by waving our arms and making noise but a mamma and her cubs that close could've been a disaster. This clip was on the net news feed today
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1 pointThese Kwik-Way weight boxes work well. You could add PVC pipe inside the box fastened upright with 2 hole galvy clips to support them. Will hold a lot of garden tools. These are somewhat rare to find but could be homemade with this design. Good luck
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1 pointAd ya'll are a bunch of enablers. I got that 1076 driving around pretty nicely though.
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1 pointMy thinkin’ is the rod needs to travel the same distance to achieve the same braking effect, and by moving the rod to the inner hole, a longer travel of the pedal would be required to achieve that. Either way, we both know what’s going on here. Lol.
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1 point@Jrblanke was the safety supervisor, things were going very well until he left the tent. Once he left it was inevitable that you would get in trouble. Great seeing all of you.
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1 pointA new chapter for “JackRabbit” has begun… @Edward Teach (Zach) has “horse traded” with big brother @Coulter Caleb and now the 418-C is his. His brother took possession 9 years ago this December which makes Caleb and Zach the same age when it became theirs “13”. Because “Teach” has Blackbeard already, he wants to build JackRabbit for mowing and blowing…still plans to use Blackbeard for occasional mowing but regular ground engaging duties. He has a lot of plans for JackRabbit but I’ll let him share those as he sees fit. I’m pleased that it is going to stay in the family… just wait till you see the creative hand of this young man at work with this machine…
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1 point7 1311 Sickle Bar Mower, also the same for 7 1312 Sickle Bars. Both are 50” long.
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1 pointEngine looks like a big-block 10 or 12 ho Kholer, but it's installed backwards.
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1 point1988 Wheel Horse 416-8 Garden Tractor Onan Twin - ran last season/ As-Is Selling a one owner garage kept Mower and serviced by Mainline Mowers over the years and I have decided to use a lawn service. It is an original, heavy-duty 1988 Wheel Horse 416-8 garden tractor with the 16 HP Twin-Cylinder Onan Performer engine and the coveted 8-speed manual Uni-Drive transmission. Currently a non-runner. It was professionally serviced and ran great last season, but we contracted out our lawn care to a service and let the tractor sit. Tried starting it today and it won't fire up. The battery is weak from sitting, and it likely needs the old fuel drained and the carburetor cleaned. It turns over but needs a little TLC to get back to 100%. Complete with mid-mount cutting deck. The sheet metal is straight, and the original red paint and hood decals are well-preserved for a 1988 model. Tires hold air great. Garage kept. Typical wear for its age—the vinyl seat is split and the steering wheel has tape, but the bones of this machine are solid iron. Perfect weekend project for a collector or Wheel Horse enthusiast who knows how to clean a carb and jump a battery. Terms: $575 or best offer. Cash only, local pickup. You will need a trailer/truck to load.
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1 pointIt's 1/4 and its from dad's work so we're thinking it might also be heat treated and hardened a little bit
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1 pointGot my steering put together and drilled the holes in the f plate reinforcement plate
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1 pointThe thing in your 2nd post is a land plow. It is a 2 bottom and is the fancy one instead of hooking to to 3 point hitch to lift this one is hydraulic. It can go on any tractor with remote hydraulics anything more then 30hp.
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1 pointInteresting project
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