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Its been 6 months I've been dealing with this guy and he finally decided to sell his little RJ35 .He's one of thoses tough guys that don't like to sell anything. The worst part about this tractor its been sitting outside wasting away. So finally we came up with a price and the tractor came home with me. Cool little tractor i like the cast iron steering wheel.This is nice addition to my collection.

Found a nice little RJ 58. It was still owned by the original owners family. So I guess I'm the second owner? It has not been used for 20years but stored in an old wooden barn high and dry away from pickers till I come along. I do believe the only thing missing is the serial # tag. Shields are all accounted for. I did get the mower deck and snow plow with it. Just thought I'd share, so excited to have another one.

Mods I hope you will allow this in the Wheel Horse section as I bought these with the intention of one day being able to mount them on a Wheel Horse (unless someone wants to buy them more than I want to keep them). Anyway, these were in the back of an old woodshop (stored indoors) on propeerty a friend of mine recently purchased. Its a nice set of Sears equipment. Any rust you see on the plow or blade just wiped right off with my boot after the pictures were taken. The Sears tags are still attached to each piece and in great shape as you can see. I think the tool bar got some use, and the rake got a little use, but the plow and scrape blade were basically unused. Here are some pics. What do you guys think I need to mount them to a Wheel Horse?

New Ags going on soon Casey C-100

Myhindra horse.

Nice score! Those mount to the Sear's 3 point. It's a CAT 0 but I think that the lift arms and center arm are proportionally smaller than the normal size (think GT 14) CAT 0 arms are. I may be wrong but that's what I think I remember!

I run my bolts from the out side in. If one gets loose, worse thing that could happen is I'll lose the bolt. I did have one loosen up once. Now I use lock nuts on them.

That frozen block of ice needs to be thawed out!!

Is the left rear tire on backwards?

Craig, your shed looks like one of those tiny clown cars with about a dozen clowns coming out of it!!!! How do you fit everything?? My Workhorse is out on the driveway with a tarp over it

hey everyone i had a few questions. my 72 raider 12 isnt charging.it has a k301s kohler in it. im not to good at electronics but i have to learn sometime. so i have a good battery to start. now the current rectifier on there looks like the board has a crack in it. im not positive if this could be the issue but im going to replace that. would something like this work? i see it is the same setup as mine. i tryed doing a little searching on here and people said you can get them from ebay but the part number i have isnt listed on any of the ebay pages. also is if i wanted to test the stator how should i go about doing so? i assume starting up the engine and using a multimeter on the wires coming from the stator? i have check my gorunds and inspected all the wires they all seem good. i would really apperciate the help. im new to the wheel horses. my neighbor had them when i was groing up as a kid and always was intrested and now i finally have one. thanks nick.

I just picked up a b-100 (1976) with no deck, i have a rear discharge deck (36") serial number 85-36mr01-08078, my question is i can not find out what drive belt it takes, the deck belt i have, it is a wheel horse 8411 Thanks in advance for everyones help

My single stage snowthrower was sagging badly to the right when I finished my snowthrowing chores last Friday and it appeared to me the hitch was broke. Turns out the through pin that holds the latch bracket in place had lost an e-ring clip and let the latch bracket sag on side of the front hitch and this bracket ... and the bracket is A-OK. Looks like a penny or two fix!!!!!!!!!

Yes and the SMS-50 and SMS-505 have a different mounting plate and lift assy. than that used on the long frame tractors.

I would check the rulebook for your club before extending the frame. Most have rules on the wheelbase length and frame mods. If he wants to do it to put more weight up front, i would just put on a weight bracket and add weight as needed. Also, I would make sure it has an 8pinion rear end in it before getting too far. The regular 8spd axles don't hold up as well pulling. Changing the rear end only takes 4 bolts, and its a lot easyer doing it now than after getting towed off the track. As far as the engine goes, check the rulebook as well as there are limits to what you can do depending on the class you are in. Hope this helps before he mods it a little too far for what hes doing.

remember that you both have to live with the price,so if you feel comfortable at 1000 then that's all that matters,in the end you have to live with your neighbors and to take advantage could jeperdize a good neighbor relationship,up where I live in Ontario,thats a good deal with all the goodies,newer model,not crazy amount of hours,the nice thing is so many tractors have parts for that model,somethings from the 70,s models will fit all the way to 2007,that means that it can be kept for along time and with a place like redsquare,ebay,craigslist,tractor shows,for parts and attachments,toro still has lots of nos parts still available too,enjoy your new tractor

Yes Mike I have a wheel horse, it's a 1076 automatic. I almost had another one this past summer but somebody beat me to it. I love the older tractors, the new ones are cheap (not dollars of course), I like REAL STEAL not tin. And I love working on them.

Sorry but I had to chuckle out loud about the 2 threads above

I got ahold of 3 of those blades last year and sold them to Sears guys. Yes those 3 points are cat 0 but a narrow dimemsion.

That's a great score! I have the plow and blade and I know the blade is very rare. Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk

Nylock nuts are what I use for wheel weights, no chance of vibrating off at any speed

http://vintagesearsgardentractors.com/

I would suggest selling those to a Sears Collector as they are nice and original and they should be somewhat valuable in that condition as a set. That should bring enough $$$ return so you can buy Wheel Horse equipment/attachments or another Wheel Horse tractor. Those Sears collectors are just like Wheel Horse fanatics too!

The quality looks very good. I would assume they are genuine. What I have found is this. Back when my 1986 F-250 diesel was new and "still in production" ford parts were 100% genuine. When I bought the truck in 1999 and began fixing it, the truck & engine were "no longer in production". The parts I got at the dealer did not match in any way the geuine parts I took off. The heater core was a cheap mexico one, and I had to have the parts guy run a search for NOS parts across the county. We found one at a dealer left over since 1989 and I had them ship it, exact and very high quality. I bet the fact the K series and Magnums are out of production at this point, the parts kohler provides are second tier.

Just a small update. I recieved the rest of my parts in the mail yesterday: I have the transcase cleaned out and ready, picked up new differential bolts (grade 8 with nylox nuts), installed new axle bearings and seals and tonight I'm gonna work on getting it all together! It has been a nutty winter. Here is what things look like now. It seams every time I get ready to go I have to clear the snow first. I have more seat time on the C100 and B60 than I have in the last 5 years! Oh well, seat time in the winter is always good too. Tthe forecast is calling for 1" of rain tomorrow so things might look different and I might have to spend some time clearing the snow tonight so my garage doesn't flood. There is a big pile of brush on the right side of the driveway from the ice storm we had over Christmas and there is a pile of logs from work as well that will have to be moved before it rains so the water will run into the field beside me and not through the garage!

I can tell ya... the first time you put a RJ35 in reverse will be the last, The screaching sound will haunt you for days, LOL!

What a season it has been.... You all have contributed so many great photos and videos of what will be remembered as a winter for the record books..... Some of you have dealt with the white stuff more than others.... I know Illinois, Buffalo, and Pennsylvania all got hammered this year. Other states that barley would see snow, saw snow and freezing rain several times this year. Texas, Tennessee, the Carolina's...If I were to give an award out for the "best" rigged Garden tractor, I think it would have to go to...... DUKE!!!!!!! His video shows it all....I would imagine after the comments he received, we may see an 8-track player in next years video....... I hope to see a few more photos or videos, but if not, THANK YOU ALL for the great memories...

Haste makes waste, I wish I would keep that in mind. Glad that is the only damage but not to be selfish here, I am also glad Murphy left my house for a visit to someone else for a while. I know he will be back because I think he lives here. I have tried to evict him several times but he keeps telling me there is some kind of Law that lets him live here.

Nice RJ!

Taiwanese Company, (Saint Bird). http://www.taiwantrade.com.tw/EP/saintbird/

Super find,glad to see it go to a good home,I've dealt with guys like that and most of the time they do not sell so good for you enjoy

Huge Hawkeye fan here John. Way before the old field house closed. Been to 3 games there and 4 in the new arena. Best memory is from the Payne and Stokes days. VS Bobby Knights Hoosiers what a game. Go Hawks!!!

Thank you all so much for the input. Looks like I'm going to get a good education here! I'm going to give the man his money today and join the Wheel Horse family!! I'll keep you all posted with pics and questions as they come up. On another note, I made the mistake of looking at some pictures of some of the restored older models...WOW! I might have found a new obsession. These tractors are amazing looking! I look forward to absorbing all your fine folks knowledge. Thanks again!

I think it looks sweet with those regular tires on it. Like my astute collegue wheel n it said, and said it best. " the cool factor" Glenn

Hey...I want one too.

I usually bench test an engine first. Easier for me to check/adjust everything at eye level. Most engines I rebuild are for other people, so bench testing is the only option since just the engines are brought to me. After you have done a few, bolting to a bench and hooking up wiring and fuel lines only takes five minutes.

1963 serial number 35951

If you already changed plugs I would look at the plug wires, sounds like they are breaking down. In the dark spray the wires with water from a spray bottle and put it under load and watch the fire works. Im betting you will see them arching

I opted to get the factory elevator installed... drops down one story into the cave.

Hey Guys! I am new to this site, but I absolutely love Wheel Horse! My Grandfather and Father both had them while I was growing up and besides being in love with them and keeping the tradition alive, at least one is a must. I have been searching for about a year and a half so I could get my own WH, but I have not been able to find one for a fair price that would appease my wife and the pocket book at the same time. Well, in my recent hunt, someone just GAVE me a running 312-8. That's right, gave! It does burn a little oil, it appears. Well, with the snow that was coming over the last few days, I knew I needed a plow. So, I found someone on craigslist that was selling a 312-8 with a plow, cleated tires and deck. He asked $300 so I got it for $150. I think th motor is shot, but I have been robbing parts and pieces to fix mine up cosmetically. Long story short, I have my plow installed, those tires on mine and have been plowing snow like a fool! Bought some chains and we are in business. Eventually, I would like to restore it top to bottom. it is a 1993 made in South Bend, IN.

Old , rusty but trusty 1277 w/6-3211 blower .... Did 5 properties with her today , got it's butt worked off hard but did very well . Sarge

Heres part 2 of the snow team…my 1973 18 Automatic with a 60 inch blade... Its at my Dads right now because we just finished fabbing the the plow linkage and installed the factory front wheel weights but I plowed 7 inches with it yesterday and it was like it didnt even know it as there. I wish I could have gotten it to the farm here with 14 inches of snow coming,[attachment but the Charger 12 will have to clear the half mille driveway

Finally remembered. I give you, Megatron!!!

OK...maybe not. You're were right...it does look better en Francais.

Update: I had some time Saturday and I managed to dig into the motor. I found much the same situation as the pump as Dave and others have suggested. Here are a few pics. Everything looks like it has some scarring so it will all get resurfaced but when I took a better look at the piston block and slippers I noticed that the slipper ring (not sure exactly what it is called but you get the idea) is out of shape with some bending: Is this normal? I don't think it is but I can't imagine how it would get bent like this. Also, the retainer and spirallock from the center of the piston block didn't come out as planned no matter how much I checked the manual so I am thinking I will have to replace them. I was all set to start resurfacing and cleaning on Sunday but we are having the "best" winter in southern ontario in about 10 years and the trails are mostly open around me so my son and I loaded up and spent the afternoon on these!

220 400 600 grit emory and crocus cloth. Carb cleaner with spray nozzle. Air blast hose source. Kerosene as solvent / clean agent. PISTON & SLIPPERS: One by one, remove each piston from cyl block and progressively reface "wax on...wax off" the brass slipper until scars and scratches are GONE. A magnetic base stand-alone magnifying glass is a bonus to inspect finished surface. When done polishing one, spray carb cleaner to clear the tiny pin-hole in center of slipper. Set it back into the same cylinder and proceed to the next piston, full circle of the cyl block. Take care...be meticulous and don't rush. Also take care to NOT round the edges of the brass slippers (no radius on edges). As you work with each of 9 pistons, inspect the sidewalls of each. Some scuffing may be present but there should not be any chips or dents at all. The slipper retainer can't be twisted or any of the 9 holes slopped out. VALVE PLATE (swash palte). Using a circular motion, scuff the bass side it of first on 600 grit, just to show where the scratch and gouges are. With any luck, they will polish out using the 600 grit, but I've had some that took the 220 grit to start, the progress to crocus cloth. The base of the clyinder block spins on the brass side of this plate so it is IMPORTANT to make it perfectly smooth, or it will again gouge the valve plate. THRUST PLATE (sits atop the brass slippers). This is hardened steel and requires precision grinder to resurface. It likely has near micro-scopic scratches, which is enough for HOT oil to bypass. The 9 slippers spin on this so it must be perfectly flat for the same reason as the valve plate. GEROTOR assy: Both sides of it have to be smooth, and each of 2 parts the same thickness. This sits in a round cavity on the back of the Charge Pump housing and the cavity is only slightly deeper than the gerotor is thick. So, if you grind a tenth off of the gerotor assy parts, then you must also grind a tenth from the back of the Charge Pump housing to maintain tolerance. PUMP END CAP: Lay it flat on surface plate and slide back/forth on emory paper to remove all signs of former life. Remove (save) all the O-rings and backup rings, then resurface the top of it in the same. The gerotor MAY have gouged this and all signs of the scars have to be removed. That's about the extent of refinishing surfaces, now do it again with the HYDRO MOTOR. It has nearly identical parts and the surface refacing is about the same. Use the kerosene to flush parts clean as you are working with them and set components aside in a plastic bag to keep clean. These Sundstrand Hydro units a highly susecptable to dirt of any kind so it is of UTMOST IMPORTANCE to keep your work area clean, and to flush clean every part / assembly as it is reworked. When reassembling the pump and motor unit, have at-hand a little bottle of RED Engine Assembly Oil. Put a drop or two of this RED oil on mating surfaces just so they are not bone dry when the whole thing is given the initial test run. Also note the location of the pin in the Charge Pump Housing. It must be oriented down...toward the motor. It can be mounted 180 deg out of phase, then nothing will work. Enjoy Here are a few pics that MAY be of assist:

You got that right...you post pictures and the members can see what you have and they will respond. No pictures and we get a little shy. Your pictures are great...makes it easy for us to help. You knew that.

Wheel horse Snow Team 2013

Well operation Harrison Elementary School Tractor club has begun! I took an early morning drive yesterday to meet David Rice (RCTruckdaddy) I believe that is his RS name. He was nice enough to meet me half way. We swapped the tractor over on to my trailer and then had a great conversation. Headed back home and let her sit. She is a great candidate for the kids to get dirty with. Most of the parts it needs I believe I have on the shelf, but there are few things I don't think I have so I may ask if anyone has those items available for a small fee. Many folks that follow along on my Facebook page "Wheel Horse Junkies" have jumped in to lend a hand. Terry Dennis (Vinylguy) has willingly offered up a new set of decals for the machine. Bud Andrews is going to get me squared away with a new battery when the time comes. Daniel Aungst is sending a gift card to TSC to help me with costs of materials. I am trying to work with some local groups that would be willing to chip in as well so I don't have to cover the entire project out of my own pocket. Our first meeting is this Wednesday after school. We will be focused completely on safety as I continue to round up the much needed parts for this. The kids will get a chance to see the tractor for the first time and we will talk about how we are going to tackle the project. It should be a lot of fun!!!! Here it is after David so proudly presented it to me. Thank you again everyone that has given encouragement!

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