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Here is a higher resolution picture. The RM-425 deck came with the double belt idler.

I was up to the family camp this weekend following a 20" dumping. The guy who plows for us said he needs a backhoe to come in and push the mounds back. Our driveway is about 1000' with a large circle by the house. When I came in my truck barely fit down the driveway. Once I got my son to bed I fired up the 314h 2-stage combo. Seat time from 10:30pm to about 12:30. By now this should be old news. But once again I'm blown away with the performance of my equipment. I probably saved a few hundred $$$ by doing it myself. Not to mention it was a good time. There was a 5' high pile in front of the garage which disappeared in no time. Plow banks up to 8' high. The road coming in was 6'-8' wide and is now 10'-12'. The Magnum 14 did plenty of grunting but got it done. Dollar for dollar you just cant beat a Wheel Horse!

Despite the colder than normal winter weather, I have finally finished the freshen-up of the 1045 I bought last December. It still has a small leak where the two transmission halves meet at the hitch pin. Does anyone have the part number of this seal and/or know where I can get one? Thanks!

Ed, In re-reading your original post I noticed you had mentioned "surging" at lower RPM and felt led to respond further. I have had considerable experience with these Onan engines and have found surging to be created by one of or a combo of three things. Onan carbs have a small expansion plug on the face side (same side as adjustment screw) that has tendancy to loosen up or worse to come clear out, and although this can happen it generally creates extreme surging. Second, is as mentioned in an earlier response a dirty carb. This can generally be taken care of by removing the top of the carb and servicing it from there. One particulaer area to look for in doing this is to remove the Idle Jet that is screwed into the lower body and be sure all of the side holes and the bottom hole in it are clear. I use a set of gas welding tip cleaning wires to do this task. Third and lastly, the carb manifolds are cast in two (2) pieces and glued together with a sealant from the factory. With age and continual heating up of the engine this sealant deteriorates resulting in the manifold sucking air. Since you are taking this manifold off anyway to adjust the valves I would pry the manifold apart and reseal it. This isn't that hard to do. One half of the manifold has guide pins cast into it and if you are careful these can be maintained. However I have had them break off separating the two halves. This isn't a big deal as they can be drilled out and replaced by some small #10-24 screws and nuts. Carefully clean the old gasket material off, trying to be very careful not to mar the gasket sealing surface. After cleaning it and washing it down with brake cleaner, laquer thinner or some similar type cleaning agent, apply an ample but conservative application of "Permatex MotoSeal 1 Ultimate Gasket Maker Gray" . This material is impervious to gasolene and ethonal infested gasolene and will hold up. You can use bolts through the end holes used to mount the manifold to hold location and to aid in clamping until the new sealant dries. Let it dry 24 hours before the manifold is bolted back into place.......................Hope all this helps in youe endeavors......................Gary

A member PM'd me and asked for a pic of my rear winch mount. Couldn't see how to PM a picture, so here they are. I built on to the hitch mount the PO made. His has Unistrut (I think. It's open on one side) bolted on top of rear axle, using longer bolts, that also attach the rear axle plow mounts. If redoing that part, I would use 1 1/2" sq. tubing. I've been using the GT and she sure needs a wash! 2 pins attach the winch. Only 1 is being used in pic, which is why it isn't vertical. I have the same mount on the front of the tractor. Also have a attachment for front or rear, which has a 1' barbell bar, sticking out to add weights to. The 2, taps on the rear are for attaching my back blade, lifting boom, etc Not sure if pics will work. .

Gotchya..... made Ya look.

Putting St Vince and the picture of a Bear on the same page?????? BLASPHEME!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm packing up stuff to bring as we speak- maybe I should come in disguise...just so you know- this is what I will look like- You know- just another Illini ***** cat!...Al

I found this old picture of my original collection.This picture was taken just before the 2002 WHCC show. Since this picture was taken I have figured out I have bought and sold 23 WH tractors ....but Im happy to report these original six are still in the garage plus two more ...a RJ59 and a 633. These kids are little "bigger" too .... Bob T

I will make a prediction........ A Team from Michigan will win the tournament!

Hello Everyone It's been a while since I've been on the forum I thought I'd get back into things with this post, As most of you know I've been waiting for the nicer weather to be here to allow me to crack on with the restoration of my cub cadet, there's not really a lot more that needs doing, only for me to add a few more coats to the wheels then add the decals, and all should look grand again! Here's some pictures for you, Here's the cub whilst removing the engine, The cub once engine was removed and had a petrol wipe, Prepping the rims Getting everything ready Wheels now with new tri rib tyres on, still need a few coats Half grey or half yellow? Spraying the bonnet, I don't know how good quality these pictures will load, but such a good paint job you can even see my reflection Spraying the tractor!

Scouting new prospects for team ...are you?

Now your just showing off Martin! That is an amazing job you did on that wiring harness. Thats probably one of the most overlooked parts of my refurbs. I don't know why, as it really shouldn't be. You've inspired me to try a little harder next time. By the quality of work going into this amazing restoration, you'd think it was a Rolls Royce. Love it!!!!! Matt

Another issue is locality in which the tractor is...Here in PA horses are pretty plentiful in the surrounding areas. A C-160 I'm comfortable paying $200 for may fetch a grand in Florida or Georgia where horses seem to be more rare. I also think its personal thing. I paid $600 for a non running, clapped out, abused 18 Automatic that cost me close to $2000, after the purchase price, before all was said and done with the restoration and I didn't even touch the engine or put a professional base coat clear coat paint job on it. Someone else would probably have sent it to the junker, but since I was 6 and read my Dad's 1973 Wheel Horse tractor brochure...I swore I would have one someday...now I do

Ed, like has been mentioned before, take care of the valves and decarbon while its apart. the intake has to come off to do the valve clearances. bit of a pain, but these engines are worth looking after. a little maintenance goes a long way and who doesn't like caring for our wheel horses? Before the Onans started appearing in my garage i didn't have much good to say about them, ignorant i guess, i thought nothing could draw my attention away from the simplicity of the k series Kohlers. Well times have changed, and while the Kohlers still impress me with their simple, uncomplicated makeup, the Onan has impressed me with how well made an engine they really are. they are a bit of a pain to work on, spare parts are more expensive, but there is something about them that has got me hooked on them......

Updated with pictures. In the for what its worth department the secondary belt pulley is 6" in diameter. Oops that last one just slipped in!!!!!!!!!

Here is a video of my run at the Keystone Nationals. Only recorded my second hook, first hook I forgot to turn on the GoPro. Had a good weekend though, Won the first round of Mod Twin, Finished 5th in the second round. http://youtu.be/hHHjjgdFNqI

My personnel opinion...the Big Ten got snubbed...6 teams and Iowa has to play for a spot in the field of 64...Minnesota has never got any respect...No number 1 seeds. We will see...we are set up for some good wins that work for us...if we show up and the refs let us play. The tournament committee has put a chip on our shoulder...they have poked the shark.

Well I hate being right all the time! Steve I dunno about that but, I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express Last Night!

All recently I bought a very nice RJ 35. It is solid and not rusted and complete except the belt guard. Has black wheels on both ends and from what I have read here I believe it is a '55. It does have the channel iron frame. The engine has been replaced with a K 91 that is pretty old (judging by the carb). It hasn't been cut or broken anywhere that I have seen so far and will go under its own power. But it did not come with a belt guard, I know I could ask some of you here (Buckrancher, Duke) and you would be happy to take measurements and pictures to share with me, so that I could make one. I would know but others would not. So here is what I want to know regarding an early RJ 35 belt guard. 1) Width 2) overall length 3) material thickness,expressed in gauge or thousandths 4) material used to make the rear mounting tab (the one under the seat) 5)distance from the ends to the beginning of the radius and the radius of the bend 6) material to make the front mounting tab (where it bolts to the engine) distance from the end etc. 7) material and location of the belt guide I would prefer that all replies be posted here, because again I think this would be good info to share, thanks in advance to each for your help. Regards, David

I agree Steve-they couldn't even make a lay up to win!= Maybe they forgot+ VINCE LOMBARDI= If winning isn't everything, why do they keep score?-Al

Last night I was thinking why not add a shelf to display/store some of the extra motors I have so ... here is what I came up with. I wanted to have enough room to roll the tractors under but strong enough to support the weight of the motors. Putting supports under the shelf would get in the way of the tractor so why not hang it on chains?? I think it came out pretty good.

Thanks for answering him, Gary!

Pickle: Glad it is back up and running again! Pacer: You may also see gray KT Kohlers in Wheelhorse C-175 and or C-195 that were replacement engines for the series I motors. (Gray meaning the tins are also painted gray). Some folks may have found propane powered KT's and converted them to gasoline. A lot of the propane powered KT's were factory gray. A gentleman I have badgered for years to sell me his C-175 has a Series II Kohler KT-17 that is gray. That was what the local Wheelhorse dealer installed in his tractor after he experienced several failures with his Series I after it was bought new.

Pretty sharp guy that Duke...I know Kelly didn't tell him after the picnic table burning incident last year.

Even I gotta admit, that's funny...

What is it with the state of Michigan??? They have ruined my Sunday. I have no one to root for in the Big Ten Championship Game. Michigan against Michigan St... give be a break. Looks like I will be watching golf this afternoon. OH...that's right...the Para-olympics is on. Cool!!!

If I had that sitting in the room next to me, I wouldn't be able to sleep either! The endine looks great on there, and its getting closer all the time. Who needs sleep, when you could be assembling a restored !! Matt

Man you do awesome work. I just sat here and read through all 11 pages. What a nice job your doing. I'm really liking the front tires too! Keep up the good work.

another thing to remember, what ever 'high flow' element you put in there, the air is still just sucked through that tube that is in the top of the blower housing. and the carb throttle plate diameter is only going to flow so much air anyway and then its just a waste of money. i think a standard replacement filter would do just fine, anything more is just overkill......

The new coil arrived and I installed it, seems to start quicker and run smoother now. I changed the hydro oil to synthetic 10w30 and screwed on a new filter. I am now working on the deck support system and have found some wear on the mid tach-a-matic, I will have to deal with that quickly - spring is almost here and the 3 acre yard is about to start growing fresh grass.

nice looking, Craig the front tires are very hard to find orig. 1045 tires only !!

Starting to think RS should have a topic heading for what's It Worth Wheel Horse Values. Maybe put some pinned pictures in for comparisons for People that just joine RS for trying to get an idea what there tractor is worth. This topic is almost as popular as Onan exhaust valve issue.

Maybe a couple!

Years ago straight out of high school my first job was forming and welding baffles in Tar Tankers. I didn't get it from my welding but from the guy next to me that was welding. Ground up potato juice helped that night after work but still suffered through it for a few days. ~Duke

Well since I started planning for the show the min. I put the key in the truck to leave last year I'll be there. I'm bringing Marvin so there will be at least 1 non red hood there plus Ezra as 73 is the feature tractor but I have a big problem. Last year I needed tons of stuff as Marvin needed to be rebuilt. This year my list will be much smaller. I'm supposed to keep a certain Dino entertained all weekend by walking in back and forth in front of his lawn chair carrying parts. Since I have a short list but the main thing I'm looking for is a pair of 8" HORSEHEAD HUBCAPS!!! I hope to do more driving around taking pics, cooking brats and maybe selling a few things. I'm bring the home made mid grader which is sold to drop off and an electric Flake Flinger for Vinylguy.

Well, I deemed the front wheels paint dry enough and mounted the tires. Went well with no paint damage. Mounted on tractor, greased and installed plastic hubcaps. Rears will get mounted next week (I know that sounds bad). Cleat

Ok so I called my Pal stevasaurus Yesterday to congratulate him on a well fought game. It went kinda like this...... Note: some of this may be highly exaggerated. Chris: answered the phone... Hello Duke: Hi Chris is steve there? Chris: Hi Duke no he went Ice Fishin Duke: I guess I don't blame him he wouldn't of wanted to see the end anyways! Chris: Why what happeded? Duke: His ORANGES got crushed! Chris: Oh great...... Looks like he will be drowning his sorrows again in a case of rOcK -n- rYe Duke: well at least you'll have fish tonight! Chris: Duke he never catches anything except a cold! So here is the remaining bracket.

It has been attempted many times but usually ends up in an electronic fist fight. The only definite way to value most of this stuff is multiply how much it weighs by the current scrap price. Beyond scrap price, "worth" can only be determined on how much someone is willing to pay. Back when the interest / demand was low, prices were much lower. Now that more hands are reaching for that "last cookie in the jar", people are paying crazy prices for tractors in worse condition than ones I would have junked 10-15 years ago.

Good ole 518H tearing it up for me!

Just bought my 1st wheel horse. I seem to like all tractors so it could be any of these this winter!!

75 C-120

Made the belt guard for the RJ 35. Thanks to each for your help, especially Brian. One note the 1-1/2" dimension, for the front mounting tab, on Buckrancher's pictures does not work for my tractor, it may be good for all the rest of the RJ 35's in the world, but not this one. The first picture is of the mandrel I made to bend the flat bar around, the OD is just over 4". It should be noted that one should restrain the unbent end of the bar by clamping it securely to prevent slippage and bending. Again thanks to all for your help, David

Both of mine are back together and ready to go! I have to finish my friend's engine and then it's back to all the things that my wife has been "requesting" for the past few weeks.

Hello Gazza, it's Charlie from Facebook, glad you finally made it onto RedSquare. I told you this lot where a jolly good bunch! Welcome and have fun!

This was another tractor/ride on mower I purchased. When i brought the ride on mower it was just sitting there rusting away! I got it, did a few modifications and put my own paintwork and custom decals on it and made it into a racing mower! I think it was a 1989-90 model, but don't hold me to it, it never went super fast like some of these cool things you see online, but I had 23MPH out of it sitting that low at 23 mph feels like 100mph aha!, then it snapped the drive chain and belts, here's some pictures

Two projects that's not many. Wait until you have so many unfinshed projects that you can't remember them all. I think I have 5 or 6 can't remember but half of them right a the moment. Then there are a few more I have been thinking about that I haven't started yet.

I have been waiting almost 2 years to finally install this dealer sign the I got from a friend and member here (Riley08). This started as a double sided, 4x6 ft sign but it would have been much to big and by cutting it down I can use the opposite side elsewhere. I mounted it on the old barn beam and used the brackets that it was hung with to support the barn beam. This weekend we are going to get everything wired up and hopefully figure out a way to get this sign to light up....