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Well time has not been on my side here lately but I was lucky enough to sneak away for a little bit tonight. My wife doesn't want a tractor but since everyone else in the family has their own I thought it would be fitting. She picked out her favorite color so she can have a custom Lawn Ranger like our daughter. I am sure this will be another rewarding build!

here is a photo of the model t, even has a pickup back that can be changed out. there are 4 oil lamps that might look good on an rj. i thought you were refering to the tri-plex when i mentioned the weight.

, Made a new weight bracket for the front of the 417-8 to attach to the attach-a-matic bracket to see if I could keep the front end on the ground plowing the garden this year. Happy to say it worked great. Had to give it a bath so I thought I'd take some pics & see if I could still remember how to post them. Had some trouble but Tyson refreshed my memory. Thanks Tyson

Well, thanks to a couple of RS members hear who were watching out for me (Wheel-N-It), and (whc160) I'll be heading out Thursday to pick up a C-160 8 speed with attachments! Now hear is the part where some of you guys will start booooooing. It was factory equipped with an OH160 16hp Tecumseh. I've been wanting a C-160 for a very long time, and I thought all of them were equipped with the K341 Thumper, but I was mistaken. It figures, that the only C-160 for sale in Texas would have a Tecky! I'm still very happy, especially with all the attachments, mowing deck, WH tiller, WH dump cart, and harrow, which I don't believe to be original. I'm excited! Matt

Paint the wheels green and have JD in reverse! Take it to a JD show and watch everyone freak out!

Just make sure there isn't any green on it.

This Speedex FG was added to my collection today its from the Pond Bros days

TECKY POWER!!!!! 1972 TORO SNO-PUP 2 cycle Tecky!! Ya know you want one Craig!!

Bob, I use a slide hammer. I also have a 1/2" carriage bolt @ 6" long that I have ground part of the head off so it will fit under the bearing and I use that to pry the bearing up a little if I can't get the slide hammer jaws under it. I got that idea from Steve. Works well for me.

van, im liking the 416 even with all its little quirks. all the safety switches and electrical are driving me nuts. nothing that a good wiring makeover wont take care of though. i guess i cant get away from onans either, been messing with a few engines the last 6-8 months and while i appreciate all the engineering built into them, i like the simplicity of the kohlers and especially the cheaper parts. always liked the looks of these tractors, but weren't coming across any when it was buying time and then just recently this one came up. i think this one will be a keeper, its going to get a few mods and some work done on it, but first i need to sort out all the adjustment and electrical issues. still undecided if it will get a teardown and shine up though. pulled the deck after finally prying my wife off it and hooked up one of the blades i have. all ready to push a bit of snow now....... got a set of chains with it as well so if needed i will put them on too.....

wow matt, congrats, finally got yourself a 160. looks like it will clean up ok and also looks to be in nice condition under all that barn frosting....... of course we are going to need a full dedicated thread once you get it and start cleaning it up. looks like keeping it original is the way to go....... is it going to be a restore or keep it how it is?

There is really nothing wrong with Tecumseh's...excellent engines. It is the carbs that can be a little touchy at times,

Cute as a bug! I'd like to have it with a vacuum attachment and sweeper attachment to clean the floors in my house

videos from yesterday.......... early on...... the showdown ( if you think its between Kent and Jeanine, you would be wrong)...... oops......

Growing up dad always had a 196x's Wheel Horse he'd use to drag things around the property. I always thought that thing was bada**. Now I have a place of my own and got sucked into a deal, sight unseen, on craigslist and I'm hoping I have made the right decision. I am paying $325 for 2 mowers. The seller said the one that runs is the one that fits the snow plow but I have no idea which one that would be either. Hopefully this will end up being a fun winter project to take up some recently cleaned space in the garage. Appreciate any advice or guesses on what years these are. All feedback appreciated. Glad to join the forum. Jay

I know they are not as in demand. just could not pass up. has bad deck. but tractor has no other rust or paint chips came with full tank of gas and.new battery. runs like a champ. guy said would not drive. belt guide was loose and belt slipped off. guy tried to sell me a dynamark for 180 just cause he put a new carb on it also. i walked away from that. but this 8-25 is to to small for.me. im sure witj a.fresh.deck someone will need it for a.small.yard. hopefully a quick flip. pictures enclosed

I don't know if you've seen this before but it's worth seeing again. It's amazing how many private collections there are tat are seen by only a chosen few. My local club, the South Jersey Gas Engine Club, has visited several of these "museums" over the past couple of years. Amazing. http://kithannecarclub.com/brown/brown2.html

I bought a 656 and a ISO mount K241 recently because I wanted a BIG BLOCK short frame to mount my Danco Loader on. It is currently mounted on a Electro 12 but doesnt fit just right. After a chat with Kelly (BTW Thanks Kelly) I installed the correct short oil pan for a 1055 and cut the dipper so it would clear the pan. Then I thought Im gonna try to fit this engine on the frame and leave the large flywheel and new style starter. So I cut the bearing plate just enough to clear the frame and trimmed the tin just a tad and viola it fit. Now I need figure out what transmission im going to use either keep the 4 speed or put in an 8 speed or even a HYDRO. This tractor is dedicated to the Danco FEL only. I am going to need the pulleys to fit the 11/18 crank and which ever tranny I use. I will need the correct length clutch rod and possibly pulley too. Does anyone have any parts or other ideas regarding a transmission and the correct pulleys to make it work? Any ideas or help is appreciated. I am going to be away and unable to work on this project until spring but I will be able to try and collect the parts needed to finish it in the mean time.

And I acquired all of this from my local Toro (used to be Wheel Horse) dealer this past spring; with the exception of the "Clevis hitch" which I didn't need for my tiller -- Don't know if all of these are available from Toro; some were new old stock that hadn't been sold by the dealer

Nice looking machine Martin! So, how many of your :wh:'s has Jeanine claimed now? Matt

Assuming your plow is a sleeve hitch implement (and not a 3pt. hitch implement), then you will need the Wheel Horse Clevis hitch assembly. I think if you do a search of the forum you will find some pictures of a clevis hitch. You should probably check out the toro site too and search for clevis in the parts section - you will find a diagram of the parts needed. If you're lucky, you can pick up an entire assembly from ebay (thats how I got mine). You will also need to route a cable from the lift mechanism under the center of the tractor to the 'rock shaft' that is part of the clevis assembly. May sound difficult but its not - hardest part will be getting all the parts unless you can find a complete clevis package. If you have 3pt. implements then you are out of luck unless you build a custom 3pt. hitch. PS - nice tractor!

I use a long brass rod around 3/8" and drive them out from the axle side have not hurt one yet or you can also try putting the case halves in the oven on tin foil bearings facing the rack and heat them to 250 degrees they may fall out on there own Brian

I would send a PM to Mike (racinfool40)...he has been practicing for some time now. I know they make a tool for that...goes in and you expand the puller by tightening a nut, gripping under the bearing race and then tapping out. I had luck with an air hammer and a small spade bit...3 rat-tat-tat's and the bearing popped right out...could have been lucky.; I bought a lottery ticket that day.

Sorry Stevo, but the input and brake are both Toro #100441 (CR7410), 3/4" on the B-80 4-Speed, and the axles are 1".

Well done Matt and good of the Guys to keep a lookout for you , Look's like it will scrub up well................. not sure what's going on with the Block attached to the Clutch Pedal ...Kiddie Ride maybe?. I'm sure that Techy will always behave and work hard at your command. Look forward to seeing it and the other bits shining bright in the Texas Sunshine.

Looks like a great addition to your collection matt! Those solid state techies can be great runners...the smaller ones are the ones that most people have troubles with. I had a charger 10 that ran sweet...ended up selling it, but it always fired right up!

Here are a few of the pics the seller sent me. I'm hoping the Tecky is in decent shape, as I would like to keep it original. Matt

Well, if I get that call from DA BEARS, I can be ready to go against GB in a couple of weeks. I just hope they wear those same, terrible uniforms against DA BEARS that they wore last Sunday. They looked like a bunch of FAT Notre Dame players on the field. I still like Cleveland to be a playoff team this year. And Minnesota let the lowly Giants win a game...give me a break.

I don't know if it was mentioned or not, but while you are waiting, get some new seals for the axles, input and brake shaft. You will also need a new gasket. Seals are available from NAPA or other auto parts stores, and the gasket is available from TORO. If you need any part numbers just holler.

Ok, I'll just use a little sealer in there and let it dry while I wait for the differential from Bob. I double checked the reverse idler gear, the bevel is indeed facing up. Thanks! -Dan

Ah yes pictures. Took several when I first got it home. Came with quite a few components I have yet to go through.

Just thought you might be interested in what a non-abused, well maintained 38 year old Uni-Drive transmission should look like inside. This transmission has been sitting outside of my shop for at lease two years. When I got the B-80, I drained the oil and plugged the hole where the shifter goes. So what you will see in the next picture is exactly how I found the transmission when I opened it up last night. I honestly can say that I cannot find a single bit of metal or any evidence of water ever having gotten into this one. The previous owner must have taken meticulous care of his horse, and never rode it hard or put it away wet. Dan - this is where your differential came from.

DONE IT,Job's a good 'un. Thanks chaps

Nelson mufflers last a long time and are OEM in some models. What tractor are you working with?

Really, other than the axles and pinions, everything looked great inside! Here's a couple shots after cleaning:

From what you have posted the fuel level float needs adjusting, especially turning on hills. The M12 has restrictions on hills 15 degrees with carb forward if you have oil sentry. Seafoam is good but needs time to reduce carbon. Better to put in gas tank about 3 oz to full tank and clean as you use the tractor. Seafoam will release lots of gunk at one time and this gunk causes further problems as described. Take an afternoon and pull gas line, gas filter, carb, .PULL THE BOWL OFF THE CARB, LOOK FOR ANYTHING plugging up the needle valve, clean everything. Set idle and lean/richness screws to 1-1/2 and 2-1/2 turns in, let engine warm then fine tune, a RPM meter should be used. Set idle and high speed listen for lean and rich setting and find medium. When set load up engine and operate at all settings a thermal IR tester helps to see temperatures from head to sump area. Type of oil and quality makes a difference, experience has lead me to Mobil 1 5W30 synthetic. Carbon deposits are history. Check dipstick and conduit for gunk, pull spark plug look for carbon deposits. You can still do a compression test see what PSIG you get, but a leak down is simple and more accurate if your engine has compression release. Verify with a torque wrench the head bolts are snug and equal, check the book for setting, 30 FT/LBS ENGINE NEEDS compression, gas, air and spark at the correct time, just one component lacking will upset operation. Air filter, gas filter, gasoline and ratio of air to fuel are critical. Take your time, be methodical and tighten things evenly.

HAPPY WIFE HAPPY LIFE

My son has been serching for a wheel horse and when he seen this in a scrap pile ready to be crushed he had to have it, so 50 bucks later and having to get a loader to remove it from the pile here it is back in a barn and soon to be a winter resto project. I know shes rough but everything is there and under the dirt grime and rust its not in to bad of shape.

What's up? Well I guess you can say I'm going with these teams this week. The picks are Nebraska,it looks like Martinez is coming back, Michigan State, Ohio State and it doesn't matter on the Coulter thing with or without Coulter I'll take the Hawkeyes!!!! Psych, thought I was going to didn't you. Oh well As always, Go Hawkeyes!!!

Looks like a cool project Scott. Could name it the Momma Ranger...

You could always just walk into a stove selling place up your way and ask the guys there. I'd be certain to think they'd sell you something on top of giving advice.

WEEK # 9 OCTOBER 26TH 4 GAMES THIS WEEK AND SOME MUCH TOUGHER CHOICES . NEBRASKA AT MINNESOTA NORTHWESTERN AT IOWA MICHIGAN ST. AT ILLINOIS PENN ST. AT OHIO ST.

Its on You tube but I cant figure out how to post the link, A little help?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqFk5UTdlu4&feature=youtu.be

Well I played for about another hour or so this morning. Pressure washer her and got all the moss and grease from sitting for 15 years. Heres some after pics... I gotta say, I am totally head over heels for this thing and I don't know why. If its because it sat for 15 years and I got it running in about 3 hours or if it was the price or what. I mean this thing was literally covered in vines and had to be pulled out from behind the barn. The sheetmetal is razor straight and there isn't even a dimple anywhere in this metal anywhere. It may be the racing stripes on the hood....or at least where there should be stripes. I have found the replacement Kohler is from 1987 so it can't have too many hours on it with it sitting for 15 years basically unused and only run to move it around every once in awhile. The guy told me it hadn't been started in at least 3 years.... I was going to part this thing out but now its got a home and it may be the one who gets restored this winter and the C-160 may wait. I have a funny feeling my son is going to love chugging around on this when he gets home from school tonight. All I gotta do now is find where I can get those stripes from. I didn't see them on Redoyourhorse anywhere. I have a funny feeling new decals are going to be ordered soon. The only problem I see is over-revving. This Walbro has no hi speed adjustment and after checking it out today with my spirometer its showing 4700 RPM. My C-160 is right at 3600 so I'm pretty sure it accurate. Believe it or not the fancy laser tach is so far off it isn't funny. I have no idea how to adjust that rpm down from 4700 to 3200 where it belongs. The tranny is the next thing to get attention. The engine oil was crystal clear like honey and the tranny fluid is blood red as it should be but the filter is red. I knowWheel Horse hasn't made a red filter in at least 20 years...maybe more. I doubt he was like my Dad and bought a case of filters and is still using red ones to change his...... I definitely want to get it drained and refilled with new ATF and a brandy new filter.

Mmmm... applesauce.

Here is my worker D200. All original except I installed an electric fuel pump. The pump, hydro motor, and transaxle had to be rebuilt. Here is the link to when I brought it home.

In summer 2009 at a family get together Jdog was telling me about Wheelhorse tractors and showed me this website. He also showed me a CL ad with a D180 in Steelton PA......well I scrounged some bucks together and brought this home....with a 48 inch deck (not shown)....I joined up on this site and one of my first posts was about the tractor going backwards when the lever was pushed forward......I got an answer and had it fixed the same day.....I've been active ever since...... Next I got a plow from Dave at Tractorworld.... The engine smoked very badly so I rebuilt the engine......got some rubber....a bit of paint......added a PTO shaft....got a 3 point..... Same tractor....same dog....now with a snow chucker......4 years later....still a diamond in the rough....but it is MINE!!!!

546Cowboy's comment is great! If some of the kids who want to be involved don't have aptitude in certain areas such as turning a wrench, maybe they are better at writing, or 'rithmetic ... sort of like the way a REAL business operates. Some of the workers solder resistors, some put the frammises together, some count beans... All God's children got a place in the choir, some sing low, some sing higher, and some just clap their hands!

1963 Model 603 - on shift decal in dash area of hood. 1960 Suburban 400 and 550 - between choke and throttle stamped into steel plate just below top mounting screw. (Also same on early 1961 Suburbans that used the cut off piece of dash plate)