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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!

GOT ANY THREES????? GO... :ROTF:

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?

Well after using my snowblower it's become very clear that I'll need some form of protection from the snow. However this cab is going to be slightly different as I want to be able to remove the front frame work in the summer abd use the top as a sun screen. I'm using electrical conduit for the framework and have black and clear vynil for the skin. Here is the progress so far:

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!

My names Trent from Pennsylvania. Here is a before and after of my 657. I love my tractor. Picked him up last may for 250 bucks. Made some changes on how i wanted him to look :)

ill try to post some pics this week.

I have a gravel driveway. I set the skids at high as they go for the first couple of snows. Then when I have a hardpack from cars on the drive I set it about a 1/2" then everything is good. No rocks here. Tom

I usually just use a blower on real deep snows and we havent had any since I bought it,, but like everyone above I have my skids set all the way down. Stones will go through the blower but are hard on it, rocks (bigger than stones) can do damage to the auger when they get wedged. I use to use a Gravely walkbehind and totally destroyed an impeller (made of 1/4 steel) once picking up a rock in an area that I shouldnt have been in with a blower.

Just pull the engine, 15 min and it's on the floor, swap the steering and 15 min have the engine back in, Kohler or Onan

Hope you have a Long and Happy Retirement Jim...ease in to it gently.

It's cool to set up Aluminum cans on the snow bank and try to knock them off. Not good for Aluminum siding though.

Terry - Thanks for posting that info. It makes sense that the axle housings might not all be the same size, but I'm surprised they would make some axle brackets at a different spacing considering how universal most WH attachments are. The spacers seem like a better solution to make up the difference. This bracket was mounted with spacers on the Raider it came on, but they were flat, nearly identical to the straps on the top, just not as thick. I was able to get the bracket mounted yesterday, but had to substitute a 5/16" bolt for one 3/8" bolt on each side. Also got some wheel weights mounted. Just need to get the cutting edge bolted back on and the blade mounted to the frame. Should be ready to go for the 3-5" they are calling for us for tonight. Here are some pics. Shown are the three different style mounts I have, the different bolt spacing, and then the plow frame mounted on the tractor. Dave

Congrats Jim, Hope you enjoy your retirement.

It's 3/4" galvanized steel conduit from lowes, $3.50 for a 10' stick.

Who's deal is it?

Looks like a coulter wheel with a cleaner on it Real big Pizza cutter ???

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)

I'd listen to Terry's advice Kevin - even when he doesn't know what he is talking about, he still knows twice as much as the rest of us! I agree that 8 speed internals wont go into a 4 speed case. I actually have a 1054 here that has been fitted (badly) with an 8 speed. I haven't had a chance to mess with it much, so I'm sure I haven't seen all the problems with the swap yet. FWIW my tractor doesn't appear to have any spacers fitted to the hubs (I've never pulled off the rear wheels). Caution: Pics of ugliness follow. Pic of holes slotted in the trans mounting plate: The axles are about 1 1/2" too short. I haven't pulled the hubs to see where the setscrew sits on the key: Axle length from underneath: My plan at this stage (keeping in mind I really don't know what I am talking about either!!!) is to switch in a set of D axles. If I had a 953/1054 4 speed I'd use that in a heartbeat, but I would probably switch in an 8 pinion differential.

Well at least I have company!!! I'm not Totally alone!!!

Thanks Jim, Chasm

Nice link there...thanks for it sharing Jim.

Yep ! I been collecting since most of you were in diapers and have give away as many as I have sold Mine are not restored as many consider restored but they have been stripped and repainted so no matter who eventually gets them they will be VERY VERY restorable.

If that's an implication that you're pumping through the original pump with the electric pump, bypass it immediately. The last thing you want is a ruptured pump diaphragm allowing fuel into the crankcase.

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.

Good thread guys. I've been wondering what to do when the series 2 on my 417A need rebuilding. Ken B's words give me some comfort though with his series 2 having just under 2000 hours. Mine has right at 890. It still runs great, and I have no complaints with it. Just thinking about the future.

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

Rather than buying parts and rebuilding I personally would look for a low hour KT17 II replacement engine. I bought a 417A with a 500 hour KT 17 II engine and nice 48 inch deck for $250 and I see C-175s with the grey replacement engines (KT17 IIs) going for as little as $175. The 417A that I purchased was left out and did not run due to corroded connections and a dirty carburetor. A low hour KT17 I may also provide many compatible parts for a rebuild.

Flipped a quarter on some of these Bowling Green Northern Illinois Marshall Minnesota BYU Notre Dame North Carolina Miami Michigan Navy Mississippi Oregon Texas Tech Arizona UCLA Rice Texas A&M North Texas Georgia South Carolina LSU Michigan State Baylor Alabama Clemson MIZZOU Vanderbilt Arkansas State Auburn- as bad as I hate to say it. Should be some excellent games this year. ENJOY !!!!!!

here's my RJ58 custom stainless Brian