Wheelhorse

[Cgoligher990 8]

Watods could I do to this wheelhorse 

[elliot ness 1,916]

Welcome to Red Square, where you can find a world of knowledge about the red tractors, Looks like you have a fine one to start with .

[Racinbob 10,256]

 

By any chance can you read the model number? The tag should be on the steering tower just under the dash. That steering was put on some of the 500 Specials made in 1968. Not conclusive but at least some evidence. Love the rear meats. You need a belt cover on it to stop the belt. Otherwise you will be grinding gears and damaging the transmission.

Edited May 17, 2016 by Racinbob

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[Racinbob 10,256]

I just noticed you're from Ireland. Cool!! That could wipe out my thoughts on the steering wheel.

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[ClassicTractorProfessor 5,256]

Looks like you have a nice start to a project there. The fun part of these little red tractors is the multitude of things you can do with them. Some guys like to keep them as functional workers, while others like to fully restore them. Yet others like to build pulling tractors and then there are those who build all-out customs. Whatever you decide to do with it you are definitely at the right place for any advice on anything you run into along the way and be sure to post pictures as you move along...we love looking at pictures around here 

[dells68 7,494]

I'm digging that cool seat pad.  Hard seats can be hard on the ole backside!

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[Digger 66 3,476]

THE GRRREAT AND POWERFUL   OZ  SEES A HOT ROD IN YOUR FUTURE ! 

 

Welcome to the forum .

[Cgoligher990 8]

Here are some more pics (ino the engine is too small I have a Kohler 8hp I can put in it)so wat mods could I do too it 

 

[TDF5G 2,051]

 

Looks like you have a great project there.  

[ACman 7,505]

  endless possibilities . Put that 8hp to good use make whatever you want . We're not here to judge , we just want  of what you do . So  to your new project , and good luck .

[SylvanLakeWH 24,091]

[Cgoligher990 8]

6 hours ago, ACman said:

  endless possibilities . Put that 8hp to good use make whatever you want . We're not here to judge , we just want  of what you do . So  to your new project , and good luck .

Thanks ACman 

 

[Cgoligher990 8]

On 18/05/2016 at 5:40 PM, ACman said:

 

 

On 17/05/2016 at 9:27 PM, Racinbob said:

 

By any chance can you read the model number? The tag should be on the steering tower just under the dash. That steering was put on some of the 500 Specials made in 1968. Not conclusive but at least some evidence. Love the rear meats. You need a belt cover on it to stop the belt. Otherwise you will be grinding gears and damaging the transmission.

Why would the gears grind without the belt guard ??

 

[ACman 7,505]

Your brake/clutch pedal when pressed down doesn't stop the input shaft from spinning . The belt guard is designed so when you press down on the brake/ clutch pedal it keeps the belt from spinning the input shaft . Therefore  the inards of the trans aren't turning and will shift into gear without grinding . Hope that makes sense .

[Racinbob 10,256]

It accomplishes it's task by easing the belt away from the motor pulley. Depending on the model there's one or two tabs. These need to be adjusted properly. The manual will give you the exact distance they need to be from the belt when it is tight. As a rule of thumb I use 1/8".

[Cgoligher990 8]

On 18/05/2016 at 5:40 PM, ACman said:

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On 17/05/2016 at 9:27 PM, Racinbob said:

 

By any chance can you read the model number? The tag should be on the steering tower just under the dash. That steering was put on some of the 500 Specials made in 1968. Not conclusive but at least some evidence. Love the rear meats. You need a belt cover on it to stop the belt. Otherwise you will be grinding gears and damaging the transmission.

Ryt can I modify it in a way or put a tab or something 

 

5 minutes ago, Racinbob said:

It accomplishes it's task by easing the belt away from the motor pulley. Depending on the model there's one or two tabs. These need to be adjusted properly. The manual will give you the exact distance they need to be from the belt when it is tight. As a rule of thumb I use 1/8".

Have u any pics its quite confusing I'm not too familiar with these wheelhorses 

[Racinbob 10,256]

Here's one that will go on my 500 Special and is quite likely the same one you need.. The majority of them just have the bottom tab. That tab will be no more than 1/8" from the belt when it is tight and it will be under the motor drive pulley. Yes, you can add one if yours is missing.

[Racinbob 10,256]

You really just need something that will ride the belt in the location of that tab. Some guys bend heavy wire to shape and use a bolt hole in the motor to hold it in place.

[Cgoligher990 8]

28 minutes ago, Racinbob said:

You really just need something that will ride the belt in the location of that tab. Some guys bend heavy wire to shape and use a bolt hole in the motor to hold it in place.

Any chance u would have any pics of the mod using heavy wire?

 

[Racinbob 10,256]

 

No pictures but here's the idea. Every application is different. Just bent the wire to suit your application.

[Cgoligher990 8]

Thanks for ur help and I'm getting the wh delivered to my house on Saturday so I'll start tearing her apart right away and get this engine test fitted and wat size of pulley could I run to speed it up a bit?

 

 

Edited May 19, 2016 by Cgoligher990

[Racinbob 10,256]

Here's a thread on stopping the drive belt. I will give you more ideas.