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As life has been a bit quiet in the shack for the past month, I thought I'd better make a little-ish update vid on what has been happening.. I might of added the odd RedSquare plug as well

I haven't used my blower the last 2 years (not enough snow at one time), but I used it a lot 3 years ago. My driveway is gravel. I set it high, I lower the blower onto a 2x4 (laying on its side) at each end of the scraper blade and then lower the skids till they touch the ground at that height. It doesn't throw rocks unless I inadvertently drive it into one of the banks where I have pushed the snow while plowing. I also ran over a "Yellow Pages" once, it went through the blower just fine - didn't break anything and the display was quite impressive!

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a coulter wheel runs in front of a mold board plow and cuts the sod on one side.

Ah yes, the secret locking collar. This thread brings back some bad memories of my first encounter with it. It was November 23, 2006 (did I mention really bad memories). I was just starting to tear down a 44" blower that I had purchased for a total rebuild. I got to the jack shaft with two of these bearings on it, and I couldn't get them to budge on the shaft. Flanged bearings were nothing new to me, we used many hundreds a year building machinery at work. We always made sure that the set screws landed on flats on the shaft to prevent damage to the OD of the shaft itself, which allowed for easy removal of the bearing when needed. I had removed the set screw, but it would not budge. I could see the partially drilled empty hole, but just figured that for some applications they must add a second set screw, and a pilot hole was pre-drilled. Plenty of rust on the shaft, so I figure that it is stuck on the rust. Add liquid wrench, nothing. Put some heat on it, nothing. Last resort, hit it with a hammer, nothing. Solution, cut the jack shaft. It was not until I ordered the new bearings that I realized that these are "special" bearings, as I could now see the eccentric. Where did Wheel Horse find these things? Some engineer reached down deep to come up with these. He must have had a catalog of parts used to build the vault at Fort Knox and picked the bearing used on the vault door hinge. I bet he got employee of the month for this one. I have attached a picture of the shaft before it met Mr. Hacksaw. As simple as these tractors are, I always enjoy the thought and engineering that went into the design, and little details like this that make them fun (and lighten my wallet). It provided maximum frustration at the time, but I learned about a bearing configuration that I would probably never see anywhere else in my lifetime. A reminder to Scotsman, when you reassemble the bearing to the shaft, don't forget to use a punch and rotate the eccentric to tighten it onto the shaft before tightening the set screw. I always like to use some Loctite 222 or equivalent on the set screw. Squonk, great reply to post, you really brought back some memories for me this morning, most of which I had repressed until this moment. Thanks!!

did you adjust the low and high speed needles as per the manual? you should only need the choke to richen the mixture just enough to start. of course if the ambient temp is cold out then it will need choke for a little longer until it will run without. you shouldn't have to use the choke at all to keep it running for any length of time though. if that is the case, its a sign of not rich enough mixture, either from a incorrect adjustment or blockage in the carb.

Congrats Jim. Now you have joined the ranks of those who say " I don't know how I ever had time to work". I used to say yeah you are just saying that because you are bored. Ha Ha was I wrong. Marvin

I have sold people the parts to do the swaps like this, the last 2 times I sold them a rolling chassis, so they had every part, nut and clip and knew where the hoses are routed ect..... then when they where done I get all unused parts in return including the bad trans, so far they all have been happy that way, last guy said he would have been lost if I handed him a pile of parts, this way it was laied out in front of him.

Those nice Lug-Ag Chains that Lars has are available from Jacks Small Engines: really the only chains that work with Lugs, for the very best traction (with weight). http://www.jackssmallengines.com/Products/Universal/Tire-Chains/ATV-V-Bar-Diamond-Tire-Chains

Always use both Work great together :)

does this help?

I had about 800' of railroad stone driveway up north. I just used the lift to hold the blower up a bit. It hurt traction some but I had quite a bit of weight on the back. It's always a good idea to keep the chute pointed away from stuff but it's imperative when blowing on a stone driveway. A stone can travel much further than the blowing snow and a patio door is no match for one. Please don't ask me how I know. I think the wife has forgotten about that night.

Yes, I think it was 4th quarter and duke was looking good when I fell asleep. I should have checked this morning. That has to be one great come back. I think the stats are correct now. Thanks Jim and Bob for letting me know. Way to start the New Year Steve...if I have to type everything twice...it is going to be a long 2014. BTW...figure Brrly1 for at least 1 big loss today.

I must have had too many brewskis last night. I thought I saw A&M beat Duke 52-48. What a game! I'm betting you looked at ESPN. That threw me too.

Congratulation's! to you, Ill keep payin in for awhile longer so you can enjoy it! ~Duke

Last fall I went out to start my 520H. It took more cranking over than usual before she fired up. Nearly jumped out of my seat. Sounded like a machine gun firing. It was parked next to my popup camper and the squirrels around here had packed my muffler with what I counted 2 dozen acorns.

The handle will not remove very easy from the 414 unless your lucky, or I should say VERY lucky, so with that said, try to remove the grip off the handle and put lots of Penetrating oil down the tube, even if the grip does not come off you still can get the oil in, other thing to look for is the lift handle bent ?? the tube/handle should be straight top to bottom if bent, the rod inside will bind up.

This year, because I sold my Wheel Horse Blade, I went back to what I had first-a Jacobsen blade modified to fit the C-125A. Everything works, although its kind of Rube Goldberg in places. I do have a blower, but I can't get down to put it on-Thanks for looking-Al HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Congrats Jim. I turned 71 this month but I keep putting off my retirement for a couple of reasons. One is a 17 year old daughter/granddaughter who graduates this year and is college bound and two is that I like my job. Best of all I like the feeling that I could retire today if I wanted to. In fact I mention that to the big boss daily. If someone at work asks me when I'm going to retire, I say as soon as one of the a**holes p*ss me off. They've come close a couple of times.

I dont have an on-line link but if your willing to plunk down $57 (well worth it in my opinion) you should pick up a copy of "Straight from the Horses Mouth. The Wheel Horse Story, Final edition" By Michael Martino. You'll learn all about the history of this great line of tractors. Actually production numbers are only known for a few of the low production specialty models so you wont be able to find much of that info anywhere. Mike...........

Where to begin, and how to put this, without coming across like a "scrooge"/ especially since it is just slightly over a day away from Christmas. We celebrate because we are free. But each morning I get up to watch the news, I am gently reminded, so many "Americans" have lost or never had a respect for our freedom.... To all my brother's and sister's in arms..... I hope one day our Nation respects you for all you have done..... Freedoms Cry If by chance, you should see me cry It’s not for those who fought and died It’s for the one’s, that don’t understand Freedoms price in this great land It’s for those with outstretched hands Greedy hearts from a foreign land It’s for the ones with a black hole to fill Unknown to them it’s an empty thrill It’s for those who never give Never feeling the power of how to live It’s for those who have bickered and complained But never tried to make a change It’s for the one’s that cannot see How shallow they are, “not even a please†It’s for all of these and so many more That mock what our “forces†try to implore The freedom we have is bought with a price Blood, sweat, and tears when “forces†unite So the tears I cry, may one day be dry In hopes of a Nation that understands WHY?

Hello All, Today I sat and got rather bored and my grandad called me up, he wanted help moving some things about in his workshop, whilst I was up there he showed me what he's been toying about with recently and he's been trying to make a Wheel Horse Clevis hitch, so I thought I'd look at his plans and try my self, now when you see this don't laugh! I know it's not the best but it's a trail run! I've got enough metal to make another when I get round to doing it, I've packed in for the day now but All that's left to do is weld to spacers and the drop pin at the back, it was fairly easy, we had a metal bender and bench drill and all the right tools it took about 3 hours, anyway here's some pictures for you guys! Started with a length of flat iron 34" long Then got to work bending it Then added the pin and the pick up bar Still needs a little playing with, but I like it! P.S Mark your 4x4 is getting rather popular, it popped up on my Facebook newsfeed a moment ago!

I ran 2 link chains on ag tires filled with anti freeze for years. It worked great for me.

You need a belt guard and/or some sort of guides to force (lift) the belt out of the engine pulley.

Those are some serious chains there Lars... share the source buddy?

This year's January calendar girl is "perky"! YAAAAA!!!

Steve, pm sent.

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I've noticed with the B60 and B80 that I usually have to pull the handle up a bit when it's in the up or locked position to relieve the binding of the rod and tube when the weight is pulling down on the handle. The rod inside gets pinched, for lack of a better description, against the tube. I pull it towards me just enough to free up the button, then it releases. This is more of a problem with the plow than the deck because the weight is out in front of the tractor, not directly below it.

The term moldboard, or mouldboard as it was originally spelled dates back as far as the 1700's, and maybe earlier. The moldboard, or the wooden part of a plow of that era, is the part that lifts up and turns over the sod cut by the iron share and coulter. It would be #2 in Steve K's diagram in post 5. The share is the steel part just below it that digs into the ground, and of course the coulter wheel, (#8) that cuts the sod ahead of the share.

Happy new year!!

I did this on one of my 953s several years back. I had to drill one new hole in the trans mount plate on the 953 and drill and tap a hole in the 1267 trans. Made up a templeat of each bolt patern and went from there. I used the axle shafts from the 953 in the 8 speed and used a smaller input pulley (otherwise it would have been too fast with the taller tires). Not too bad of a job, but please post pictures as you do it.

This is my first line of defense. Can't get my video uploaded. Will try later.

I had the same problem on my B-80. I removed the lift arm and sprayed penetrating oil in it for days and days until it freed up. I then disassembled it, cleaned it up real good and put it back together with a new spring. I also put some grease in the tube where the rod contacted the inside of the tube.

I don't see your specific model listed, but something in here should help you. http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/files/download/2600-tractor-1994-416-8-416-8e-ipl-3316-927pdf/ the manual lift parts diagram is in the third download...(3316-927 1994 416-8 416-8e Pt3 IPL.pdf)

or Build you an 8-speed 8-pinion and use D-Series axles would be another way...4-speeds use a 3/4 input shaft and 6-8 speeds use a 5/8 input shaft so you will have to use an aftermarket pulley..or midify the Belt guard to go around the bigger diameter 8-speed pulley.

Holy crap, I don't think I EVER moved up so quickly before. Sheesh! I'm getting the bends.... -BK

Yeah... It's kinda like that. Same where I live in Cleveland. Everyone snickered when I rolled into town with the garden tractor. They did not see the snow blower in the trailer. I let them have their fun for several months. It only would take me 10 minutes to mow my lawn, so I decided to mow 4 yards, at once. It kept the grass looking consistent and allowed the tractor to work a little more. Finally when it was time to put the snow blower on, and the cab, everyone stopped laughing and snickering then. Now I get thumbs up everywhere I go. When I pull into the gas station to fill up, it always becomes, a conversation piece. The best is when the policemen give me the thumbs up also. I drive it right down the streets. They know I am going to help someone out, they all have passed by me once or twice. Funny how lenient they become when there is snow on the ground and you have equipment to remove it. Laws do not seem to come into play then. But I am sure, someone somewhere, is calling me a hillbilly and making fun of me... Oh well, water off a duck's back..

I have bought many NOS ring sets over the years that were quite old. What would cause rust in just those spots and not the whole ring? I have never seen this before.

Down loading Firefox took care of the problem- thanks guys chasm

My D-180 with the snowblade or the hydraulic front bucket.

I picked this little True-Trac walk behind tractor up from my brother Dave via one of our trades, he is also known as JimmyZ. He picked it up from my brother Jim thru one of their trades. I must say, I didn't think I'd have much use for this little walk behind. That is until I tried it, it is fun to use! It has more power than you would think it would. It has a little Clinton engine for power and it has a nice posi that unlocks when you turn it around. It has some real nice heavy cast iron wheel weights on the inside of the tires. I have a lot of walk ways that I clear at work. I have a real nice Ariens snow thrower and Ariens snow blower to use at work. Trouble is, when I salt the walk ways before I leave for the day at 3:30 (so the employess don't fall, law suits etc.) I often come in the next day and have a nice accumulation of fairly heavy mushy snow (thanks to the ice melter) that plugs up both of the Ariens machines. I then wind up having to manually shovel, which sucks, and at 45 I ain't gettin any younger. I'm going to take this walk behind to work and see if it helps with that problem. I was considering bringing one of my Wheel Horse's to work to help with that issue but in all honesty I think this walk behind will be easier to use...We shall see!

I hear you I grew up a couple of towns northeast of you Saugus nobody had a lawn big enough to justify a riding lawn mower never mind a garden tractor my dad always had garden tractors to work around the yard and move snow he had the largest lot in the neighborhood 2/3 acres people thought he was crazy, and then appreciative after he cleaned their driveways his first was a 1960 suburban 400 with a plow and front reel mower he got used in 1968 (I was 6) it was my go cart for around the yard. I remember him hauling fill and I would have to sit on the hood so it did not flip over!!!! then he got a sears suburban 12 in about 74 then in the late 80's he got a 1975 C120 plow tractor early 90's a 1972 charger snow blower then around 2000 a 314-8 plow he had to go to assisted living in 2011, I know his neighbors missed him I sold the charger and the sears suburban still have the rest I would have kept them if I had the room, He would rather I got rid of them than store them outside

Your snow removal experiences sound like mine! First time blowing snow this season and the key on the Marin blower pulley sheared off. Off to Ace....man I love that place! Then last night the lift arm was not functioning. The hitch pin must have rotated around some or scraped it off the edge of one of the driveways. Well thank God I've been getting an extra when I replace something. Put a thicker washer above the hitch pin and was back in business!

Spoiler Alert !! If you still believe in Santa Claus, you should stop reading now. Many have said that this is the model that "They should have made". It's built from what I consider the best features from several eras. I give you the 595-HD ... The chassis started out as a C-195: The 520 hood was just a LITTLE short to fit the chassis: The 20hp Onan had to be relocated to keep it centered under the hood louvers: The gear reduction steering had to be stretched a bit also: Stock width wheels? Not exactly... 52" Hi-Vac deck converted from a zero turn model: Size comparision vs a stock 520: It's got to be real... The book says so

The Lawn Ranger in the top picture is a 1964 model 34 E with a 1962/63 steering wheel and a replacement engine block. A 1964 should have a two spoke steering wheel and a 3/4 pipe threaded exhaust system. The second Lawn Ranger is either a L-155 or L-156 that also has a replacement steering wheel, seat and the short block has been replaced with the bolt on exhaust system. A 1967 L-107/L-157 Lawn Ranger did not have the "Lawn Ranger" decal on the belt guard. Both of these Lawn Rangers should have a data plate under the steering wheel on the hood stand and also used the Tecumseh H-60 aluminum block engine. Wild Bill Richmond, VA

+1 on this, I've been running mine on 100% gas for the last few months and the butt-dyno says it runs much better. Havent had the heds off so I cant comment on carbon build up. Yes it costs about $4.20 a gallon, but in reality thats only about $2.50 extra a weekend of mowing for me.

Hey everyone - I have a Mastercool infrared temp gun that i use when doing A/C work and I decided to use it on my 520 after mowing 2 acres with the 48" deck & vacuum bagger. The fins on the rear cylinder read approximately 9 degrees cooler than the front cylinder. This sort of debunks the theory that the oil filter causes additional heat on the rear cylinder. This even debunks the theory that a vented belt guard is needed. So..... why does the rear valve seat go bad on so many of these models??? My theory is that many 520 owners rarely clean out the fins on these tractors (even a simple hose down after mowing) and somehow the grass/dirt/grime collects more on the rear cylinders than the front. IF the rear cylinder is cooler because more air is running past it than the front, this will explain why more grass/dirt/grime collects there rather than the front cylinder.