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Good news, guys. The name Wheel Horse and the logo will live on, with new Wheel Horses tractors and implements being built. MTD has purchased the Wheel Horse name and logo from Toro, and will start building new equipment with the famed Wheel Horse name and logo. Ridney Dongerfield, a spokesman for MTD, said, "Wheel Horse never got the respect. MTD is proud to announce that Wheel Horse will be joining our line of garden equipment, joining names like Troy Bilt, Cub Cadet, and Bolens." The new Wheel Horses will be built using MTD's reputation for quality products and is expected to look similar to a Yardman, but with the famed Wheel Horse logo, name and color scheme. Prices to be similar to a new Cub Cadet, with several models being planned. Models will include tractors with various deck sizes, engine sizes and features. Expect new tractors to start appearing February 30 of next year.

It needs to be put back together.

April 1, 1965, The Sound of Music first came out in the USA with its world premiere in New York City on March 2, 1965, as a limited "roadshow" release, with a wider nationwide release on April 1, 1965, marking its debut in theaters across the country.

I see it came with a boat anchor for your next lake trip.

A bit of a shocker for sure. I can remember when Duke was VERY active on the forum. I pray his family is comforted during this time. Regardless of what his health was, this was way too soon!

I have 3/8" thick spacers. Maybe I need to make thicker ones.

HORSEFIXER ON YOU TUBE

Absolutely beautiful machines, and a little grease will just earn you a pass from Pete!

lol I appreciate that. I was contemplating buying another one for my 73 WH because it needs a new seat bad but I don’t wanna drill new hole in the fender, I was also thinking of using the U-shaped seat spring mounts which should bolt up, and making a cross bar and bolting a ford 8N seat to it because I like the red and white seat covers available for them. Just haven’t decided yet.

Today I put the 417-A with blower away for the year, so I had to move some tractors around. Figured I’d snap a few pics, couldn’t wait for side shot Saturday to post 😂 Sorry for the grease on the front wheel of the 418-C I removed it immediately after I took the picture 😂 I figured I’d say that before one of you wise guys said something about it!!

The external characteristics for “6-speeds” are: - 1-2-3-R shifter - Hi-lo shifter - No top-side hole for a dipstick - A 1” pipe extension on the oil fill at the lower left rear of the transaxle (allows filling oil to a higher level) - ¾” input drive shaft (that’s also shorter than later 8-speeds’ ⅝” shaft) - A brake drum that brings the brake band to within an inch of the rear axle housing casting - A brake drum that turns clockwise when the tractor is moving forward There was at least one “8-speed” that also had a LSD--I think it was the 5073. This had a topside dipstick port and the brake drum was farther from the rear axle and turned counter-clockwise and had a ⅝” input shaft making it externally indistinguishable from an open-differential 8-speed. As for the rest, the link to the thread in @953 nut’s post (above) has the relevant information.

EXACTLY. HAHA. 😂

Wishful thinking but MTD??? Should be JD that will reaally get blood boiling!

I didn't take it that way, no problem. The "give up" corner is full for now, so keep

Looks like it should be a 1971 Workhorse 800

Even if this was true I don't think I'd want to buy them since they would be made by Made To Die

April fools

I made an @Achto, Wisconsin approved bench mill/lathe combo out of a death wheel on a hand grinder and ran it atop a skill saw blade. I trimmed up a yank start ring and installed it on top of the cooling fan screen. The larger diameter makes starting easier and the recoil has given me fits since we put this tractor together. In preparation for the plow day next weekend, I replaced the clevis hitch with a slot hitch, so I can run a longer plow that I have available.

Definitely has more traction than the right wheel I had on it.

They finally caught it. It's all safe & sound. I ever mention that I can't eat kangaroo meat? It makes me jumpy

So sad to hear. I really need to finish the front end loader he started, I’m so close. He was one of the first few semi-local guys I met in this hobby, and we talked for about 2 hours it seemed while I was picking up a tiller from his house. Momma wasn’t quite impressed with our ability to never end the discussion, and neither were my young kids in the Suburban

The only guy I ever knew that had a Hula dancer in the cab of his snow chucker.

@Saltyrob I believe all big block oil pans are the same.

Actually, the seat shown looks like the one I put on all of my builds. These have several different armrest mounting points. I get these now at Princess Auto but I used to get them at tractor supply before they closed. Arm rests are very hard to find new now it seems.

GT-14 all have limited slip? Is there room for the high/low lever in the 953 without modification? What all have the six speed?

Glad you said something Cleat. Thought maybe we have to have another ungly seat contest Black duck tape is all I can tell ya Don. Sometimes hard to find a replacement that takes those arm rests. I've learned to live with ugly seats.

These are the part #'s and sizes for the recycler blades from the manual. I should have a set loose in my shed and can take pics. 42" RD decks that include the 86001 kit are models R5-42RC01 and 78355 Toro 3-blade kit 14-4879 replaces 116840, 79-2920 and 79-3070 Napa 3 of # 7-06767 Hole 3/4in. round 14.500in. 14-1/2" long

yes, an 8 speed was swapped in. I use low range often.

thank you guys as always

alrighty folks. the people of the mighty horse stable have spoken. imma run that bad boi

I used this with hardner and thinner, drys fast and hold. The government is playing games again and won't let me post the picture of one quart of Rust-oleum IH red.

Don't worry Ed, I don't pull anything with it. Only run the sickle Noticed the sickle side was much heavier when I jacked it up to change the tires I may have to add more weight to the opposite side Maybe I'll put an 8 speed in it so I can go slower and cut more efficiently sometimes even first gear seems too fast for the sickle Does your 753 have high/low range Kevin?

What kinds of trade items are you looking for? I don't have the inventory I once had, but you never know. And I'm about an hour's drive away from you. I don't have that type Sundstrand either, but I'll take it if you need rid of it.

Ha Ha, I'm glad that terrible mess was taken care of. The poor seat needs some love. On a positive note, I like how high your blade lifts on the 418. My 520HC does not go that high before it contacts the tractor (where abouts I can't remember right now).

Haha not this one! Too many tractors right now.

Left to right in the front: Jeff (Fireman), ??, John (Wallfish), Bob and MaryJane, Chris (ChrisT), ?? Left to right top row: Darren (not sure), ??, Jim and Karen Thackery, Don (cseries), ??, Buzz Trimnell(Buzz)

Put new seat on the newly acquired 312-8. This seat was not a direct fit for this tractor. It had a bunch of holes but they were about a half hole off . Easy enough to fix because the previous seat already had an adapter on bottom and it fit new seat great. This is a very late model tractor and dont really know if all the 300 series has the same seat bolt pattern. I am very pleased with the seat it has the heavy rubber type cover and sets very good.

@WHX?? @Achto I heard you guys had a kangaroo sighting this last week.

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Since they are all simple black iron pipe components that are readily available, why not just go with new pieces??

Because of the fact that the controls are contained in the sheet metal which is the steering tower and base, you really are better off finding a manual tractor. It's not just about swapping transmissions. You also need all the linkage, sheet metal, etc. Possible? Definitely. But there are easier ways to get a manual transmission.....

To all Vietnam Vets and Vietnam Era Vets, thank you for your service. Today is Vietnam Veterans Day. I was reminded of this by an email to pickup a free sandwich at Mission BBQ today. Just walk in and show a copy of the email or your credentials.

Met him when I joined in '15. Kinda thought he was a dink at first but then got to know him and he was helpful on a few of my projects. I used his tricks on my deuce. We used to yak about the HVAC trade & the Navy. The 520 the FEL is on came thru him, was so clean and well tuned and the best 520 I have. Now every time I hop on will think of him. RIP Bob.

I never had the pleasure of meeting Duke but wish I had. May God be with his family and comfort them during this time of loss.

My favorite memory on Skype. Bob was a big Michigan guy. Had Michigan rugs, blankets, flags and even toilet paper! One night on Skype was me , Duke, Jim D, @stevasaurus and @C101powerplower (Koen) Of course the topic was Big 10 football and Koen made a sarcastic comment about Michigan, Well Duke went nuts!!! Jim D an Ohio St. guy was sitting in one of those old metal swivel desk chairs with the big recliner spring. He started laughing and reared back and flipped the chair over! He completely disappeared behind the desk and his head phones went flying. Never forget that night!

One thing that I learned about throttle cables is, don’t cut the cable short. There should be a gentle arc to them. Not a straight cable, but a nice gentle curve. Hope this helps.

Green, red, yellow, blue, they're all the same, all can do the job, all can break down, and all can cause you both joy and pain. I see beauty in every color, every brand.