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And the winner is Eldon's C595 !! Very nice and well deserved for sure !!

Saturday we got around 8-12" of snow here in western Indiana. The most my little Suburban has ever pushed in one day. Cleared the long circle drive twice plus the neighbors once. Here are a few pics of the little beast after the first run.

it amazes me that the little wheel horse tractors from 50 years ago can do more work than the pieces of junk we have now

A short vid of the '66 Ariens in action . I get a real kick out of it when my buds ask me " why don't you buy a new one " . Answer ? Because to get a machine equivalent to this , I would need to spend upwards of $ 1000.00 & then be plagued with all sorts of " safety " mechanisms & things that keep people from running over their own feet .

Two models that immediately come to mind are the 706 and the C-140. Neither are on any list I have seen, but they do exist.

I was talking to my nephew at the family Christmas party last month and he told me he still had an old Bolens and hadn't done anything with all these years later, and I could have it as a retirement project if I wanted it. I went to look at it yesterday and decided I would take it. The back story is that his Dad brought it home from Pennsylvania several years ago and Mike was going to fix it up. The trans in it was not working. Mike opened it up, took one look and went looking for help with it. These trannies are a whole different animal than Wheel Horse trannies. They found a donor trans and found a guy to fix it. He swapped out the needed pats from the donor to the original and it was back in business, till he found that it wouldn't move in neutral. So there it sits to this day in his garage, and he is no longer interested in it. I found and downloaded the manuals for it and started reading. I narrowed it down to 1967, 68, or 69 by what I could read of the ID tag. If anyone knows how to bring back the serial number on a decal so it can be read please let me know. I think I have solved the problem of it not moving in neutral. This trans has a variable tension differential and a pin lock release to allow the tractor to be moved by hand in neutral. I'll let Mike know this so he knows it probably doesn't need any more repair work on it. As it stands, I'll have some work to do to put it all back together and get in running. He said it ran before so the Wisconsin should be ok. It also has a deck and a snowblower that goes with it which he said are in good shape. Those are still at his Dad's house and will come with it. If all goes well I plan to pick this up when the weather warms up this spring. I took a few pics as best I could, and yes those wheel weights come behind it come with it too, among other things he said. So they aren't the greatest. but here they are....

Back in the mid to late sixties do You recall seeing a tiller that hooked into the sleeve hitch? It had A 5 or6 horse Tecumseh, vertical Shaft. Dad .bought it when he bought a Charger or Raider. I am Sure it had a W H sticker on it and It was the same color as the tractor. You Srarted it and it ran at a constant Speed. Then you lowered the sleeve and away you went. I believe it was about 36" wide. Thanks, Mike . Sent from my SCH-S720C using Tapatalk 2

Hello everyone very glad to be here. I have had only one WH a 257h that I had to sell a few years ago but always dreamed of owning another WH. Out of the blue the otner day a guy was talking to me and said he had a pair of WHs out in the yard I could have for 150.00 and would throw in a running old Snapper rider. I have not seen them in pherson but picking them up this weekend hopefully. The pics he emailed me are of complete 857s but look terrible sitting under leaves and other junk. I can imagine how great they will be again with a little love and cleaning. Said one needed deck work like a bearing the other tractor was operating when last used over 5 years ago. I am so excited I can hardly sleep at night thinking of them. Does anyone know how I can view a manual? I tried the yahoo groups manual thing but dont understand how it works. Since I am new it might take some trying but I will post up the pics I have. I was able to add the pics. Yeah they look horrible but lots of potential there. Those old Kohlers should fire right up with some minor tinkering. The deck is not attached because of some problem. My plan I think will be to build one nice tractor from the best parts from the two. He said sheet metal was very straight on both.

Looking at this pic of my 520H, I wonder if a heating pad could be applied to the side of the oil pan below the PTO: McMaster has a pad that measures 1" x 3" (http://www.mcmaster.com/#35765K265) that might fit there. Sorry, I'm not going back out to the garage to measure that area right now!!! In another life we used to use those pads to warm the engine oil tanks and gearboxes on Indycars. We used a couple of pads that were probably about 4" x5" in size. The engine itself was additionally warm with a water heater, pumping hot water through the cooling system. The heating pads did a good job of heating the oil after being plugged in for about 45 minutes.

Prolly wouldn't lady as long as that Ariens either!

The gas tanks are aluminum and you can heat them - or the screws - as long as you do it in moderation. (propane torch) Remember to purge the tank of all vapors or the bottom may come off much sooner than expected. I have even held my "big" Weller soldering gun tip to the heads of small screws until they were hot enough to melt candle wax into the threads. (a great release agent/lubricant) Unfortunately there is no guarantee that all of the screws will come out of these tank bottoms. Just remember to apply anti-seize to them during reassembly. A very informative post regarding the two piece gas tanks courtesy of member "buckrancher":

I should be able to make them myself, I have a 90 300ZX TT 5spd, 91 300ZX NA, Corvette, etc that I have had to weld, fab, drill, re-tap, you name it, just need the dimensions. This is all hopefully for naught(sp), but I have learned over the course of time and experience that the old boy scout motto is soooo true... Be Prepared! RJMcEachern

And you didn't have a shovel in your hand.

My C-120 has got to chattering when the PTO is disengaged. Pulled the engagement lever and found the bushings lose on the shaft and lose in the hood stand. Checked the size in the hood stand some where between 9/16" and 5/8". Found some bushings at Tractor Supply 1/2" ID and 5/8" OD x 1 1/8" long. Sanded down the shaft so the bushing would slide on. Then sawed the bushing in half and sanded the ends. Had a short piece of 1/2" wood dowel in the bench that fit tight in the bushing. Drilled out the holes on the hood stand and tapped the bushings in. Put a couple drop of oil in the bushings and worked the shaft back in place. Had to hit it a couple of time with a wooden hammer to get it back in place. Had to use a 1/2" socket to adjust the clip side to get the snap ring on. Pulled the clutch idler rod and sanded it to get the bush on it, but that's a job for next year. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I think that's a myth. I know of 6 and have seen as many in the last few years on the bay. I reckon there's a lot more hidden here and there. For such a large percentage to just crop up seems unlikely. That's not to say they aren't rare! A rumour went around for years about only 20 GT14s, but I thinks there's way more, again knowing of 10 or 15 now over the last 4 years. That's why I started the register to at least track some of the rarest models and unique ones too... We have models here the guys in the US would kill for and vice versa. Eg the 512D :)

This happened to me a lot in the past. If you get water inside the cable-like from the last washing before winter sets in, it will freeze. I tired all sorts of home remedies to prevent water intrusion, like vaseline around the end where the cable exits, etc. None of it worked. Once it was frozen I would hang a light bulb on the lowermost section of the cable, and that would usually do it, but the water would still be inside, so it refroze. Mikes' post about HEET got me to thinking, how about wrapping one of those chemical heaters you put in your boots to keep your feet warm, around the cable, I will bet that would work. My final solution was to replace the whole throttle cable in the spring and the problem never reoccurred

Just to test can i run a wire from (I) to the + lug while everythnig is connect or do i have to disconect anything.

Some pics of the old 416-8. 42 inch single stage last friday. Not the best pics..snow was 8 to 9 inches. Light fluff. Glenn PS. Had a ball to.

Usually, it is 3rd gear that pops out like you say. Not really a hard fix and it is fixable. Could be 2 things...(1) check your shifter, set screw and lock nut...if it is sloppy, it could be not engaging the fork gear all the way. Loosen the lock nut, then bottom out the set screw, then back out the set screw 1/4 turn and then tighten the lock nut. (2) Either the cluster gear is worn where 2nd gear engages, or the 2nd/3rd fork gear is worn, or both. Need to split the trans and find replacements of one or both gears. Racinfool40 (Mike) probably has the gears you would need. Here is a good thread with pictures of putting together an 8 speed. The second link is mine with videos of a 4 speed re-do. The only basic difference between the 4 and 8 speed transmissions is the high/low gearing. Other then that, the videos will show you how to put it back together.

from what I know 99% certain they were US manufactured. IH in the UK were down the road from me in Idle, Bradford and made full size tractors. If they had done smaller, then with certainty there would be a lot more kicking around. Cubs aren't rare in the UK, but neither are they as plentiful as Wheel Horse...

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Possible solution........ The front footrest clamp needs flipped around. The clamp bolt should be behind the footrest mounting rod.

Great Looking D! Looks like you had lots of fun out in the snow!

The 1966 706 is simply a T-706 (built in South Bend, IN, USA - for export only?) The only C-140 I have "seen" is the one belonging to the ID tag I posted above. Here's where you'll find the C-140 pics:

does anyone have pictures or model numbers? I can add them to the site...

I've got to have 30 hours of seat time this winter so far. The last few days have been crazy with the wind, snow fall and the drifting. I have to say the single stage I am using has been doing a great job. I need the extra height I can lift it because of the drifts are well over top of it. We have been getting very strong SE winds here so I can only blow going down my driveway anything else is a disaster but like MalMac says the wind will carry it a long way.

Thank you all for your votes and comments It was a fun build and even more fun to talk to people at the shows about it.

The list Vincent posted was a good find, but it is a very close match to the list Garry and others have compiled. I have been slowly compiling a list too on my site which tries to cover only the models that found their way into Europe - I've added many entries that do not show on other lists. http://wheel-horse.co.uk/models2.htm Rather foolishly I have failed to highlight which factory they were assembled in - that would have been very useful!!!

I agree Mark. I was thinking of the 1976 / 77 models and not the newer machines. The Belgium model number list that would be a real find would be one from the "old days". (at least pre-Toro)

Looks like you have the right equipment for the job... GETTER DONE !!! Chasm

On C101 and more local, but I think no longer trading

Hello all, As most of you Already know the weathers been really bad which has lead to me working in and out of power cuts! After 3 days of using body filler and wet and dry, I finally got a smooth flat bonnet, no dings dents chips etc, then it was finally ready for a coat of primer, I have now primed the whole bonnet inside and out, I am still waiting for my decals to arrive I purchased them and was getting them shipped from USA. However due to this weather I don't really think I can do a lot more to it just yet, as when it brightens up and heats up, I want to give the old girl a jet wash, then put a key on the paint work and I'm going to use my air compressor spray gun to paint the whole body and center console, the correct yellow, once that's painted and I've got that perfect, I plan on painting the wheels, then I shall paint the bonnet, let it set hard for a week or two or three aha then add the decals last, however I got a funny feeling that I won't be able to start that until the end of April, May time, because we are in for a bad wet cold damp winter, so this thread may stop now until then, however later today I shall add pictures of the bonnet, which is currently in my room, hehe, but after that I can't update you guys untill I do somthing and I can't do anything until the warmer weather arrives, Thanks,

I'll be using Dad's hand me down C121 w 42" plow. Weights and Chains. 36 years old and runs like A champ! I allready have dibs on His 312 Hjydro. Dad buys no parts Except from the dealer. He swears Toro/WH belts last longer. Sent from my SCH-S720C using Tapatalk 2

That is one hell of a snow removal set! That has got to throw a ton of snow. Gene- how you doing with snow up there?

I got to use a newly purchased C160 with 42" snow blower. I purchased the 77 C160 off of CL on New Years eve and it was definitely a like saver this past week. With my wife on a 414-8 with a blade and the C160, we were able to keep up with 17" of snow here in Livingston County, MI. This was my first experience with a blower and I was truly amazed. We cleared 6-7" Sunday morning; another 6" later that afternoon and than cleaned up another 4-5" on Monday morning. I doubt that we will see this again anytime soon but it is sure good to know that we can handle it again if we do.

WOW!!!!!!!!!!! great pics and thanks for sharing. Now the driveway is clear, maybe the mrs can run out for your brewskis? Glenn

Probably a 71-16K8 which is a 1977 / 16hp / Kohler / 8 speed You can use USA model numbers 71-16K801 or 71-16K802 to look up parts. Engine serial number denotes 1976 - which is right in line for a 1977 model year machine. To my knowledge, USA / Belgium models share most all parts except the steering wheel and seat - and some decals.

WELCOME TO Good luck on the restore on the D Chasm

I use carriage bolts, square head in the square rim holes. Hey, as mentioned above, square holes in the rims for a reason. Darn cold out there today, lucky my stallions are in the barn!

Home Depot usually has a good selection of 1/2" carriage bolts. I use a die to re-cut the threads after cutting them to the correct length. I have both 7" and 8.5" width wheels so I mark them for the size wheel. For mounting on plastic weights I insert the bolt from the rear and use a flat washer, locking washer, and then the nut. I agree with Glenn about using the square holes in the wheel.

In 1977, the Chesapeake Bay froze over. Look at this picture of a tractor pulling a wagon and a sled across the frozen saltwater.

Well, it could be worse... at least you're not fightin' it with one of the green, or yellow ones.

That is a solid looking tractor! Good Buy! The C160 is one of my favorites by far!

This muffler is from northern tool. item # 601099 I didn't want to cut my hood so I cut the muffler and extended the two small tubes.

Hi Richard, On my brochure of Norlett tractors the address is Stadhampton road, Great Milton, Oxon. so it would be the same company. They marketed a wide range of grasscutting equipment, but were best known for rotovators, I bought 3 direct from them in the early 70's. In the mid 70's they moved to Dormer road, Thame. The last few models they supplied were not gold but Wheelhorse red as were all the attachments in the catalogue, the only real difference being the moulded badge on the front. Time to get Charlie on the case!

Heres a vid of the Charger 12 working her ass off last Friday in 11 below zero and 8 inches of snow…driveway is close to 1/2 mile long…

I went out this am with the 1967 Wheel Horse Lawn Ranger and the 32 inch snowthrower! It was zero degrees and three more inches of snow on the drive but what was wet and heavy yesterday was now light and fluffy! I moved the snow for an hour (sorry no action pics this time) and ran the tractor back in the garage. I wanted to finish off the drive with the 1963 Wheel Horse 633 and 42 inch snowplow ! But went to start it and the CHOKE CABLE was frozen in place!

ok this is my unfinished commando v8 now V16 project i hope to have it done for the big show! it has a 16 horse brigs twin costom louvered hood, piston shift knob , stainless twice pipes, ford truck hubcaps, cool hood orenament, & a custom black & white tuck & roll seat

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