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Well I had to dig a part of a auto 18 wheel horse tractor I thought it would be a cool picture take of the boneyard. hint this would be a great candidate pocture for next year's 2015 calendar. Thats about 2 feet of snow out there....Cant wait for spring

I've always been a woodworker at heart. Even though I could be working on one of my Wheel Horses, I got the notion to build something from wood. I have to back up a little to set up the background on this story. About 4 years ago, my wife and I were at a yard sale. We saw this really cool heavy-duty tricycle and wagon for sale.It is called a Yerf-Dog. We decided to buy it. My oldest grandson showed no interest in it at the time, but when my second oldest grandson was old enough to ride, you could not keep him off of it. Here is a picture of the tricycle and wagon from the original sales brochure (mine is in the shed for the winter, so no pictures). Well, the second grandson and his parents found a knock-off of the Yerf-Dog tricycle at a sale this summer, but no wagon. So for his 5th birthday last week, I built him a wagon. As you can see, it is painted Wheel Horse red of course. The body is made from hardwood plywood and maple. Side rails are from poplar, and the pneumatic tires are Harbor Freight specials. This picture is before the side rails were painted. This is the finished product. Now if you are wondering about the "Zirb-Dog" decal, my grandson's last name is Zirbel. When he got his tricycle, instead of calling it a Yerf-Dog, he called it his Zirb-Dog. So a great big thanks goes out to Terry the Vinylguy for making me these great decals. I just got them yesterday, and put them on the wagon today. So, what do you think?

I have one copy that generally sets on top of the toilet. Sorry, I have enjoyed the book immensely but that is where I keep it. I enjoy reading while I am doing my business and I never tire of thumbing through that little book so it is constantly being used. In no way was this intended to be disrespectful of the book or author, quite the opposite I have nothing but the highest regard for both. That said, you asked, and I simply answered honestly.

Looking through old photo albums this morning and found these. In 1982, I picked this up from a local farmer who just wanted it out of his shed. I got it free, mice and all. This might of been the first time my wife just shook her head when she saw what I drug home, something she's done several times since then. lol The cub was the first garden tractor that I had. Didn't need an engine hoist for this, after the engine was put together we just picked it up and put it in. The water pump drives off of the back of the generator. Regal Red If I remember correctly, the wheel track on this was about 4 feet wide. I remember sitting behind the steering wheel and sticking my hand out the passenger door window.

I have both and I guess it depends what you want to do. My 18 Auto was designated an "Estate Tractor" when they came out in 1973. In 1970 when the Ponds decided to break into this market, they wanted more horsepower than the GT 14 which stood for Garden Tractor 14 Horsepower and was the big boy on the block back then, a true 3 point hitch with separate controls for the mid hitch and rear 3 point. The D is a big tractor, made to do big work, and do it very comfortably. I would say its the predecessor to todays sub compact utility tractors. Saying that….its hulking size and power makes it best suited to wide open spaces. Hence why the 60 inch deck was mounted out back and the snowblower and tiller was huge compared to the C series implements at a the time. My D will push snow like a freight train….much more snow and much farther than my C series every will. Im hoping to get a tiller for the back this spring as I'm putting in a decent size garden here at the farm and it would make life much easier for me…and hey who DOESNT want to buy a new attachment…lol. So for mowing around the house and flower beds I would say is better suited for a C series, nice open ares are covered better with a D and a 60 inch deck. I liked the idea of a 60 so much I put one UNDER my 18 auto so I get the best of both worlds..maneuverability of a belly mower around the house and beds, with the coverage of the 60 inch deck in the wide open spaces here.

so I went out this evening after work and disconnected the battery, working one connection at a time I disconnected the connection, cleaned it with either a wire brush or emery cloth, rubbed dielectric grease on it and reconnected. I also ohm check for continuity on each wire using the DVOM, all wires had continuity. I did this on the starter relay solenoid and on the starter solenoid, I also checked and cleaned battery ground on the frame, and the connections at the ignition switch. after wards I came in and had a beer then went back out and it started! I swear it started faster, ran better and stronger (more power). I then left it outside in the freezing cold intentionally, it has always been very hard to start when left out in the cold overnight, and it started immediately. It would usually turn over real slow and finally "catch" and fire, this time it just turned over like it had never cooled off. I did wait about an hour for it to cool off in -2 degree ambient temperature. I can't thank everyone enough for thier patience and help with this issue, electrical is not my strong suit and I muddle through, if it wasn't for the assistance of you folks I would still be starting my Wheel Horse with a screwdriver. Thanks, RJMcEachern

Well...at least it's up on pedestal.

I will be ready in the Am when I put her back together. Just found my 1/4 key stock I had stashed

Leaving it sit for a few day should not be a problem. By the way, where is your "garage" located? You don't have to be specific, just the state would be fine. Answers to questions such as yours sometimes depend on where you are located. Climate can be a factor.

One of the side benefits of becoming a supporter... is that it will make the process of uploading picts into your posts so much easier. http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/store/

Thanks for all your replies. Chazm, that is the picture that shows it all. Thanks for the pic.

Nice job Bob... I imagine these trailers would look awesome at a tractor show being towed behind a little RJ too.

Mike- Did you make sure that you added $5000 for it being a chevy?

All three proudly displayed in my "in the house" man cave,,,the first edition signed by Cecil,his wife, & Mike,,,second signed by Cecil & Mike,,,,final signed by Mike.

Is this what your looking for ??

in hindsight, you will remember to take pics before disassembly next time? most of the mechanical items placement is very similar from model to model. asking lots of questions or searching for pics is going to be your only option here. i have a few 3,4,500 series tractors and will help with whatever i can, fire away and see what we can do. the pto spring placement is similar over a bunch of tractors, its probably inside the hood stand. look for a hole in the actuating arm for the cotter pin.. if you need a pic of where the other end of the spring hooks to i will try and get one today. google is going to be your friend here too......

I just wanted to say after being on here for a few years and seeing how the European buddies we have on Red Square have grown their participation, great contributions and innovative interaction on the website, we sure can learn a lot from you folks in the Wheel Horse department! I find myself "peeking" into the Europe forum more and more! A big thank you for all you do on Red Square.

Come on up Van, keys are in it.

Is it a trick of the light or the snow perhaps but those tractors look to be way better than what we manage to buy over here to restore! Andy

Snowing again here as we speak.

I lived about 15 years in North Dakota, this aint nothing.

it isn't but its kind of like mine... im going to change it to one of mine.

OK, you guys have convinced me... the two horses I currently have on standby for snow duty, just aren't enough.

Hi, We've had a few B-111's the 4 speed trannys are peerless and use EP90 oil. 99% certain the 6 speed foote trannys are packed with bentonite grease like the old westwood gearbox. If there's no filler or drain, then it's full of grease :)

Here is the lube chart Foote service manual Garry

What kind of Tacho Mark, Digital?. Edit:- forget that , just seen it in the Elec Forum

Its not so bad, about 10 above this morning

Something like this?

I had a mechanical one that pumped okay, but continued to seep at the diaphragm. I took the two halves apart, sanded them on a flat surface, then carefully added a small amount of Teflon pipe sealant to both surfaces, snugged the screws and have not had a leak since.

The official website to purchase Straight From the Horse's Mouth

Many people have been asking me the best way to display and preserve their book. As we know, the books are limited and folks want to keep them nice. Well, I don't know the very best way, but I can tell you that I have all three editions on display in my show room. First of all, I have a copy that I like to keep as my "working" copy. That means that this is the book and DVD that I read and watch. The best way to keep one in perfect condition is to have an extra copy for daily use. My display books are placed in a glass curio cabinet with my memorabilia. I purchased book display stands so the books can be displayed in an upright position. Plate display stands will also work just as well. I have placed several, large silica gel packs in the show case. As far as the proofs and digital copies; I keep those in my safe deposit box. I wish I could store the archives in a safer way, but I have done the best I can. Each and ever document is stored in a non-acidic, clear sleeve with a special cardboard backer for rigidity. The documents are then placed in a hanging file folder,stored in alphabetical order in steel file cabinets. My new stock is kept in a climate controlled garage. I had all the books shrink wrapped in groups of four. The books remain in their original cases on a pallet. The pallet is then shrink wrapped. I have also covered the stack with heavy mil. plastic sheeting. I package one case at a time as needed to keep everything sealed up. I would love to hear how you all display your books. By the way, snow days are a really awesome time to read your book while sipping hot chocolate. Then for lunch have a grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup.

where can you get these books ive seen them once and a while but never thought about reading them maybe id learn something

Long carriage bolts, concrete, pick a pair of brake drums from your local junqu­­­e yard.

Well it's been said already, I am sure it will be repeated several times over. Yes, been there done that but, it doesn't much matter if someone sees something they can't live without, then it's all over except for getting it home and enjoying your spoils. How many times has this happened? Too many times and still enjoying!!!

I should get a new kit. My bender hasn't worked in a long time. (I had to replace my line last summer when I walked into the shed and was overwhelmed by a gasoline smell). Soft copper on 1/4" fittings for the 867.

Good way to test the binding and paper quality!! My 2nd and 3rd ed.'s sit next to my Packer Books and my Tonka Buyer's guide! Below that is my LAGT Magazine collection.

I bought some steel plate that was already cut into rounds, then just drilled the mounting holes in them, they are about 50 or 55 pounds 1 and half or so thick if I remember right

We got 8" of the heavy snow on Monday and 1/2-3/4 " of ice on Wed. Many roads still closed and and power outages in this area .

Excellent tip - thanks!!!!!!!

All dressed up in her winter clothes.

The Isle of Man UK TT Motor Cycle race Known as The Greatest Show On Earth . Every year this event takes place Well worth watching http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D09yD0MN4Vg

Since the weights are usually found free around here, and I did not want to pay the $80.00 for a special bracket available on eBay I came up with my own design made up from strut brackets easily available at Home Depot for about $10.00 per wheel. It also works out that these are easily removable in order to remove wheel since one can remove it from front.

Here they are completed . 50lbs per wheel at less than $20.00 total.

When ever I have sold a WH part on the bay I always encourage the buyer to join the RS community.. A couple have signed up although they don't post much or at all! A few have been members already but both the buyer and I haven't known it until the deal had been done But for some reason a lot of buyers have no interest in joining a forum at all !! I need to do some RS promotion on my videos... Karl, would it be ok to use a few RS screen shot's in my vids?

Hey, I don't think most of us see ourselves as a separate group! There might be a few thousand miles of ocean, but the power of the inter web brings us bit closer... Gotta love redsquare :)

Agreed Lane, they definitely got it goin' on...across the pond.

My brother David and I had the best time at the Prairieland Heritage Museum Show held in Jacksonville, Illinois this weekend. We were amazed at the number and full variety of Wheel Horse tractors, attachments and Red Square members that attended and made this a great event ! The designation of the Wheel Horse as the garden tractor of the year brought folks for hundreds of miles -especially from Minnesota, Missouri, Iowa, Illinois and Indiana! I have photos from three different cameras and I am posting a few for all to see. The two highlights of the show for me were the Minnesota Red Square Members, Joe Nelson , Jason Schahl, Terry Mooney they came a great distance and brought some great Wheel Horse tractors! The second thing that was great to me was meeting 90 year old Earl L. McEvers of Whitehall, Illinois who came and sat with the Wheel Horse folks for half of the day on Friday and conversed with everyone he could. He is a Wheel Horse fan (and Cub Cadet and hit and miss engines) and he was involved with the early stages of setting up the Prairieland Heritage Museum in Jacksonville, Illinois 45 years ago. He came to the show on Friday because Wheel Horse was designated tractor of the year. I will have another post on Earl's hit and miss road grade with some photos of a really interesting piece of machinery he made. Now for the photos: IMG_3455.MOV

more pics...... look for a thread on the senior 'ride'.....

Here it is 99.75% complete. I'm just waiting for my new L.E.D. headlights to come in. As many can see its got a 60" in deck under her. I was able to adapt a 60" deck from a 520 to fit where the factory stuck a 48. I wish the factory would have thought of this back in '73. I must say its quite the lawn mowing beast. I think it scares the grass when its coming. I can see the blades tremble in fear. The down side is I believe I have a pretty serious carb/governor issues. I have adjusted both the low speed and high speed mixture screws. It starts and idles well, but it really doesnt like running with the throttle wide open. It also sounds like its not reaching max rpm at W.O.T. Once the deck is engaged, it really lugs down. It seems like the governor is working ( I can see it moving the throttle rod) but it just doesnt seem as if its opening the throttle enough under load to compensate. How do I find what RPM the engine is running at W.O.T.? Is there an adjustment for the governor that I can make to make sure it adjusts higher under load? I'm kinda bummed that I'm having an issue after all this work but I will get through this also. Its been a long road but the end has got to be near. :confusion-helpsos:

thanks rmaynard we have a picture of the new 603