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allen9878

Afternoon!

I have heard many good things about Wheel Horse tractors, and recently decided to make my first purchase! My budget was pretty low, and I stumbled on one that needs some work so it seems like the right thing to do. Picked up a 1985 312-8 21-12K801 for $150. Overall not too bad condition and runs well, but the steering is completely broken. That is my first project to get this thing in working order and then I can worry about lesser items.

I know virtually nothing about this tractor yet, so any tips, tricks, or overall advice is welcome! Especially if it has anything to do with getting the steering in order, as I'm not sure how much I can fix and what will need to be replaced, not sure if this is a common issue or not. I will post pictures of the tractor and the steering issue.

Thanks, and happy wheeling!

-Robert

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Achto

:WRS:  Not sure what happened to your steering, I haven't seen one that beat up before. If you check with some of the venders on this site they may be able to help you out with parts , if need be. Nice tractor & a good price. 

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DennisThornton

"Low budget" Wheel Horses sometimes have some issues.  Good news is that you now have a Wheel Horse!  And 12hp is enough to do anything!  And you have cast weights!

Perhaps even better is that you now have the ultimate collection of Wheel Horse knowledge at your request!

Welcome!  And grab your wrenches!

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Digger 66
4 hours ago, DennisThornton said:

 

Welcome!

 

X-2 ^^^^^^

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AMC RULES

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rjg854

:WRS:  wheel weights are worth the cost of the tractor :twocents-02cents:

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953 nut

:WRS:    Perhaps one of these manuals will be helpful. Some of our used parts vendors like @A-Z Tractor or @daveoman1966 can help you along.

 

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KC9KAS

@allen9878 :text-welcomeconfetti: to :rs:

This is the best place on the planet for WH information.

Once you decide what parts you need, post a "wanted" ad in the classified section and someone will have what you need!

Also, we have a vendors section that have parts too!

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jay bee

Ditto on the "Vendors" and the "Wanted Classifieds" as mentioned  by @953 nut and @KC9KAS and :WRS:

 

Jim

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DougC

Hello and  :text-welcomeconfetti:   Enjoy the forum. :)

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