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I took my time when I picked this up in the middle of the summer. It’s going to be my winter project so I decided to tear it down to the frame and clean it. Also go through one part at a time on assembly.. It’s never gonna be a pretty tractor.Or a show peace but it will be something you can use at the shows or just riding around the house. I’ve always wanted this model but I never could pull the trigger on one.I hope you enjoy the pics.

Most sub-frames for loaders are measured for the factory frame dimensions so the inside plate is the way to go. The subframe should attach to the frame near the front as well as the rear axle. Mine has two pieces, one connects to the front of the frame behind the front axle and rear axle and the other half is bolted to the front of the frame. The "F Plate" on the GT-14 is unlike those on most other Wheel Horses

October 27, 1955 "Rebel Without a Cause", directed by Nicholas Ray, starring James Dean and Natalie Wood, is released.

Top pic 1257 and C-160-8 bottom pic 551 and 550

October 27, 1971, Rod Stewart's first number-one hit was "Maggie May", which reached the top of both the US and UK singles charts where it stayed for five weeks.

Adding a loader takes you into uncharted waters, so to speak, when it comes to the design of the OE frame. You are adding weight and localized stress that were most likely not accoumted for. Take your time - fix it once, fix it right... My

Just a few pics with some guys hanging out around the ranch.

First morning with new crossbow... sighted in great. Very pleased with its performance. Beautiful day! No deer yet...

At the time the Erie was being dug my home town of Kirkville, NY was one of the larger rest points along "Clinton's Ditch". There was a lake known as the Wide Waters where rafts could spend the night, a few stores, and a couple of rooming houses. With the advent of the Rail Road Kirkville became a sleepy little hamlet and one by one the rooming houses and stores closed up shop and became crumbling memories of better times. The portion of the canal known as the Wide Waters is now a park and is a good spot for canoers to enjoy a picnic.

My family and I rented a canal boat on the Erie some years ago. Great fun and we all learned quite a bit. A few years after that, I had the chance to ride my bike from Buffalo to Albany, most of it along the Erie Canal pathway that had previously been used by the mules, pulling the barges. But the most fascinating lock that I’ve been through, was on the Saranac river in the Adirondacks. It’s very small, manually operated, and only large enough to accommodate two or three canoes, but by having the lock, we were able to avoid a half-mile canoe carry around a rapids. Thankfully, there were plenty of smart people in our history!

I think I will add a thick plate like in that picture and double up the sides as I'm going to mount a front loader subframe on it.

No Pullstart Pot, and I counted at least 3 Cubs that had to be towed from the field before I departed. Maybe they should start one! Pretty much straight down I-39 for you guys! I got the ignition kit system ordered from eBay and new plug wires. I'm just going to tear it down to the crankshaft and replace everything! I had the same thing happen on my 520-H last winter while pushing snow. It completely died and I could not get it running again. https://ebay.io/m/fViMI8

My Horse Herd , From left to right, 1960 model 550 , 1961 model 701, 1966 model 856, 1967 model 1057, 1970 Commando V8, 1971 Charger 12 Automatic.

I had to go take pictures haha From left to right 72' Raider 14, 73' 14-8, 74' B100 Left to right 72' Raider 14, 73' 14-8, 74' B100 Left to right 72' Raider 14, 73' 14-8, 74' B100 Bonus single photos 72' Raider 14 I unfortunately neglected to take enough photos at @Pullstart's plow day to get other rigs in any photos with my tractors.

I have tightened up a couple of these by laying them on the work bench, placing the rounded end of a ballpeen hammer in the indented area, and smacking the ballpeen with another hammer peening the pivot point. Always start with a hammer, if that doesn't work get a bigger hammer.

Hello has anyone experienced the transaxle bracket on a wheelhorse 312 8 cracking and causing the transaxle to be loose or even fall off?

I agree that college is not the best route for everyone. My wife and I took the approach that some sort of education or training after HS would be likely, preferably leading to specific expertise as well as knowledge of (and insights into) the wider world. And it would not be free. So we planned accordingly.

Got plenty of nickel rod in case of a crack in the cast but I absolutely don't want to damage a good piece of it. I could use a torch but, I have patience for now 😁. I also soaked the rear hubs so I have a better chance for saving them just in case but, I want to use them for a pattern when I get the nerve to install a tall skinny set of duals instead of using threaded rods. Much better if those are solid to the axle. I've found years of neglect in maintaining equipment but never had a steering pedestal broken off on anything before. But, it's a good way to learn what to look for and how to fix. The other problem is that I was driving the Charger 12 and it began to lunge ahead and bucking violently. I'm thinking it needs fluid change and flushed before I use it again. Can't do any harm to grab a new 1410 filter and 10-30. If I remember correctly the Sunstrand is piston to piston so might be a chore to overhaul but, it doesn't scare me. Have to see if it's possible to install an oil cooler for longevity. Rather deal with hydraulic problems than electrical any day!

The BBT aka Calendar Production Professional aka Trina is looking for tractor pictures! She has decided that this year's theme is going to be "multiple tractors". Looking for pictures of GROUPS of tractors at events they have gone to.... But all pictures are welcome. Home Herd pics, etc. Your own tractor needs to be in the photos. Label them if possible so we know who owns what and maybe even what model it is. Meet n Greet. Plow days. Big Show. Any kind of local events. Whatever you have. Post them up!

Hey Guys ya know it must be something about wheelhorse that bring the best out in people thank you all so much, not a better bunch of guys could be found 👍

I've watched it done but never been through personally. Songo locks between Sebago Lake and Long Pond. Only about a 4 foot differential. Very interesting to see.

Agreed. This particular frame will be used for the new "C160-8 Super Heavy Duty" chassis for the Wally Digger Backhoe. On a stock frame for my own C160-8 Cinnamon Horse I added a piece of angle iron to each side.

This is a pic I pulled from a thread @ebinmaine had a while back and this is what my 520's plates' looks like and the way they came from factory. Just to give you an idea maybe? I always thought doubling up the side triangle pieces would really help also and still have that original look to it.

As stated previously, the BBT and I have been looking at possibilities for a small amount of land a couple hours/ 100 miles ish northeast of home. We go to the Weld and Carthage ME area usually twice a year. We go to a place about 40 miles northeast of Greenville ME once or twice a year. We've been wanting to explore and hike more up towards the Carrabasett Valley area. Trina's been looking off n' on for several years. A few weeks ago we found a neat little hopefully quiet spot in Mercer Maine. Today we signed an offer for purchase. If all goes right we'll own it within 2 to 3 weeks.

The 3/8-16 size is straightforward once you have a thread gauge or just test nuts at a hardware store—the 3/8 is the shaft diameter and 16 is threads per inch. On the longer-bolt question, that's worth thinking through first: if the plan is a reinforcement plate between the transaxle and F-plate, the pulley moves rearward and the drive belt may no longer fit. Measuring the current belt and checking pulley alignment before buying hardware would save a second trip.

I disagree - the plate goes on the inside - not between the frame & unidrive. Longer 3/8-16 UNC fasteners are needed - length TBD by the plate thickness.

I will actually put the plate on the inside like other pictures that have been put on here

I'm guessing 96.1875 + 35.000 pounds for the front weights.

I grooved and then welded the cracks from both sides but added the reinforcement plate on the forward side of the F-plate because I didn’t want to consider any drive train mods. Looking back, I’d have also drilled the reinforcement plate to accommodate a couple of plug welds in the middle of the plate. When welding, be sure to use good sequencing and cooling practices to avoid overheating any small area and causing either the F-plate or the reinforcement to warp.

Some more great plowing today in Polo, IL. Hosted by John Boelens and a bunch of Cub Cadet guys. Still some good representation by Wheel Horse. My wife was able to come along and had a great time. I guess now I need a second plow tractor!

Why the need for longer bolts? If you are thinking of adding a plate to the transmission side of the F-Plate, that will cause the drive belt to need to be lengthened.

No, was an 8 that came on a C-81 I picked up in the spring.

Went back to Polo, IL today for their annual plow day. Turnout was great, weather was great, field conditions were great.....and breakdowns were a plenty. Took my 2 plow rigs (418-8 & 520-8) and was basically done by noon. I didn't get many pics of the day due to the breakdowns. IMG_1108.mp4 Never had a valve stem break off before, but got a clump of dirt stuck between the trans and and the wheel and it must of hit the valve stem on the way by, because all of sudden, I'm leaving a washer fluid trail. Nursed it back to the trailer and parked it with the valve stem up as there was still fluid coming out. No worries, I'll move to the 520-8...Well, she ran good for about an hour and was spitting and sputtering and the engine kept shutting down. Nursed it back to trailer and looks like I'll be replacing the ignitions system (which I probably should have done when I got it anyway). IMG_9314.mp4 IMG_9315.mp4 Since I headed home early, I was able to get everything cleaned up nicely and moldboards protected well before dark.

300 400 series ignition switches are NOT all the same. All 300 and 400 models that were equipped with Kohler Magnum engines from 1987 to 1991 used the 103991-ignition switch and from 1992 to 1997 they all used the 116338-ignition switch. These two switches are not interchangeable. As you can see the terminals on the two switches are not all in the same location in on the two switches. If the wrong switch is used these would be the results. If the 103991 Magneto Ignition Switch intended for use in then 1987 to 1991 models were used in place of the 116338 switch on a 1992 to 1997 model when the switch is turned to the RUN position the Magneto would emit very expensive magic smoke. Turning the key further would allow the starter to turn the engine over but the engine wouldn’t start because you already toasted the Magneto. If he 116338 Magneto Ignition Switch intended for use in the 1992 to 1997 models were used in place of the 103991 switch on a 1987 to 1991 model when the switch is turned to the RUN position the magneto would also become toast. Why did Wheel Horse make this change? I have no idea but please be sure you are buying the correct switch for your tractor.

414-8 unidrive F plate replacement - Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations - RedSquare Wheel Horse Forum

The "F" plates crack on all Wheel Horse tractors if the tractors are used for jerking or pushing heavy objects. Like jerking stumps or ramming into solid snow banks with a plow. The transaxle stops and the other 450 lbs of tractor keeps moving causing the damage to the transmission bolting plate.

Are you referring to the "F" plate on the frame?? All too common. This is the worst one I came across... Fixable but time consuming. 3 out of 4 crackedout - 2 connected together.

Don't have group photos but this one is a group upon itself.

I'll throw some into the bucket:

Doesn’t meet the criteria really. Hopefully I can get it out and another tractor to take a new one

My 854 8 speed and Dad's 702...

First picture from left to right. C-111 (Pop Culture) B-80 with a fully built predator 212 (SouthBend Cyclone), B-80 with a built Kohler ch20 v-twin (last minute) Raider 14 with a fully built k321 (lunch money), and a B-60 with a fully built predator 212 (Lewis) The 2 on the left is my friends pulling tractors, and the 2 in the middle our my pulling tractors and the one on the right is my dads pulling tractor. Second picture from left to right. C-145, C-121, and my 1257. Last picture C-121 closest, C-145 in the distance.

Lay em all out and she'll edit as needed.

What aspect ratio does she prefer - 16:9, 5:4 ?? Below left to right 1974 C-160 Automatic, 1973 16 Automatic, 1976 C-120 Automatic