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Name here is Dave and located in the mountains of North-Central PA. This group was suggested to me by members of the .io group "Wheelhorsegardentractors".

 

I have a 312-8 that is at least 20 years old (don't know if they can be dated) with a 42" rear discharge mower. Used when I bought it in 2000, it still runs great, but is showing its' age!

 

I'm not a mechanic or even handy with tools so I don't bring much to the table, but I suspect I might learn something just by hanging around people who DO know!

 

Thanks!

 

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WHX??

:WRS: Doc

 

13 minutes ago, Doc16743 said:

not a mechanic or even handy with tools

I should be saying that! :lol:

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gwest_ca

Welcome to the forum

The wide hood decals have a maroon background on the 1985-1989 models. 1990-on the background is black.

There should have been a decal on the rear fender pan under the seat that had the model number, serial number and Julian build date on it. It may be long gone or unreadable.

Post the numbers off the engine decal including the serial number. Sometimes we can ID the model from them.

 

Garry

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Doc16743
11 minutes ago, gwest_ca said:

Welcome to the forum

The wide hood decals have a maroon background on the 1985-1989 models. 1990-on the background is black.

There should have been a decal on the rear fender pan under the seat that had the model number, serial number and Julian build date on it. It may be long gone or unreadable.

Post the numbers off the engine decal including the serial number. Sometimes we can ID the model from them.

 

Garry

Can't tell from the decals, Garry. They're completely obliterated. Tractor info is:

Model - 3112K802

Serial - 1037240

 

Engine ID is:

Model - H12S

Type - 471527

Serial - 2034709273

 

I don't suspect this is "vintage" or a collector's model, but it is a workhorse! In 18 years I've only had to replace the PTO belt once and the drive belt once. Clutch and brake are all original. Had to replace the little timing thingy on the flywheel and rear tires, and only today replacing one of the front tires! Everything shoud last as well as the Wheelhorse!!

Thanks

Dave

 

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gwest_ca

Your tractor is a 1991 model. Your engine is M12S-471527

 

Click on the pictures

There are also engine and transmission specific manuals in the library.

 

Garry

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Achto

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Sparky

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SylvanLakeWH

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Digger 66
3 hours ago, Doc16743 said:

(don't know if they can be dated)

 

 

Sure they can , I've been dating one for years . :unsure:

Welcome to the forum .

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KC9KAS

@Doc16743 :text-welcomeconfetti: to :rs:

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ACman

If you hangout around here to long you just might find yourself with more :wh: tractors in the shed . 

 

Welcome to :rs:and :wwp: of your rig ! 

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Daddy Don

There are masters of all kinds on this site. Welcome to Red Square:text-welcomeconfetti:

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953 nut
5 hours ago, Doc16743 said:

don't know if they can be dated

:WRS:                    312-8 is a great worker.        :wh:  can be dated,     :ychain:

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rlrnot

THACKTORS!   What's a thacktor?  LOL

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953 nut
1 hour ago, rlrnot said:

THACKTORS!   What's a thacktor?  LOL

Typo that slipped by,     :ychain:

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paxz71usa

Welcome Doc to:rs:

 

 

:USA:   Gary

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rjg854

I'd also like to :text-welcomeconfetti:  U   2   :rs:

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:text-yeahthat:              :text-welcomewave:  

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