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Just received a slot to sleeve adapter for my Brinly plow.

A friend asked me about doing a custom tractor for his daughter. She came up with the idea of a fish tank tractor and this may be a custom that hasn't been done to a Wheel Horse before. It started out as a beat up Lawn Ranger but now has a C hood to completely cover the tank. Runs with a starter generator motor to keep down vibration. You can kind of see the horizontal tube inside the tank which a strong LED light shines through. Mirrors on both ends really reflect the light and it's even visible in the daylight. Air bubbles use a 110v pump powered using a small inverter. Clutch pedal will loosen the belt like normal operation and when pushed all the way, it will shut off the motor. Didn't get any pics of the top of the tank but it's rigged so the water will not splash out but also allows access to the inside. I don't know how long it will drive using the large capacity deep cycle battery but I'm sure she'll find out tonight after they get home. They plan to have it at the Zagray show in CT next weekend, complete with the tank decorated and live fish. Here's a couple pics of the Wheel Horse Sea-01 and the new owner.

Hello all, I am new here and today I bought my 1st Wheel Horse, a 1990 312 Hydro in fair condition, 42 " deck and snow plow, new rear tires, a friend of wanted to sell and I think I got a good deal, $500.00. He owned it since 1991 and has always had it serviced at the dealership, starts great and runs strong, a little over a 1000hrs on it, with a lot of TLC this summer, I will have it looking almost like new, I hope. I will post some pics as soon as I can figure out how to resize them.

Had a good time today at the mentone swap meet, got to meet some new faces and see many others. I picked up a new aftermarket carb for the 57, and ended up scoring a brake kit for it from buckrancher....didn't think I'd ever find one...Thanks Brian! I need a gasket set and some ignition stuff for the motor and its ready to be put back together, I beadblasted it and had the valves done a couple weeks ago. Also started straightening the hood and bondo on it during spring break a couple weeks ago, it just needs a little more work on the front and it will be ready for primer, I don't have any pictures of it because its at the shop. Here's my brake kit and carb I got today....thanks, Jake

The tines are starting to "point" on the end but they still have the full curve. I've used this tiller more than Wheel Horse probably intended so I'd say it's holding up fine. I have a brand new tiller that I had been considering selling but decided to keep it because of the cost of the tines. I should be good for another 10 years.

On a serious note...you better get an attorney and fight it...why?...because you are probably on a federal "watch list" now because of the explosives....the next time you go to an airport be prepared for more trouble....and don't even think about crossing the border into Canada...(jail time for sure) Yep, few appreciate the years we vets served for 64 bucks a month for what we know as FREEDOM....its slowly slipping away.....I don't care where our politicans were born, its where they live now is the problem.

I can't believe you passed up a chance to play on there forklift

The title say''s it all really. I hope some of you will find this video handy.

As most know I reduced my collection down to just two tractors due to lack of space. In the last few weeks I have been selling off some other large items in my shop and garage including the loader for my John Deere. We have been also cleaning out the garage and getting rid of some bikes the kids don't use anymore and other things so now I have a lot more space. I have always liked the mid to late 70's "C" series. I created the "C-200" which has since been parted by a new owner. I always wanted a "Big Block" C-160 8 speed but could never find one around here except the one Russ sold which I should have bought. A few weeks ago a member posted a 1977 C-160 for sale and I just couldn't pass up on it. It runs great but is rusty from sitting outside. I figured I would just clean it up a little and have something I can cruise around on and not care if it sits outside. After getting it and playing around with it a little I decided that just wouldn't be good enough. I decided to look for some replacement parts for the ones that are really rust. Joe's had two that I found and really couldn't find anything else. Well while looking for parts on Ebay I came across this 1976 B-60 that I see is local and recognize the sellers screen name as a member from Redsquare. I PM'd the member and asked about buying it outright and he agrees. It just so happens that SteveBo is working 2 miles from his house and saves me the ride to go pick it up. It's a one owner tractor and came with all the original manuals and paperwork. Very clean and tight machine. The parts on the tractors are all the same and this will save me from hunting down anymore parts. So now I have a new project to work on. This is a one shot deal. I'm even going to sell the left over tractor made up of all the parts I don't use to recoup some of the monies. So here starts the rebuild!

So, yesterday was a beautiful day in Cleveland.... My neighbor was working on my Caddy.. New A/C pump, rear rotors and pads... So I decide to liven up the work atmosphere... I go and get some morters.. 2" morters to be percise.. I light the first one off, and it rocks the garage..... Beautiful display in the sky. Next one is a nice red, white and blue crackling... The 3rd one was purple and gold diamonds. Just as we light the 4th one off, up pull 3 squad cars and 5 officers... You have got to be kidding me... They said someone complained about gun shots.... Really!!! Gun shots.. Come on. There is a HUGE difference between the sound of a gun and 2" morters. So the cops ask for ID's/ I tell the cops it was all on me and everyone else there had nothing to do with it.. I walk back to one of the squad cars to give the office all my information.... One of the cops ask me, "so are there any warrents out for you that I am going to find?" I said no, no warrents on any of us... Well, little did I know my neighbors brother decided to skip court on Thursday... I hear on the scanner the guys name and there is a warrent for his arrest for a traffic violation... Now I really fell like an a$$... Had it not been for me shooting off the morters the cops never would have came....What a day breaker... The kicker to it is all summer last year someone was shooting some sort of fireworks off...I never saw any squad cars come and investigate any of the firworks last year...They end up giving me a ticket, that I have to go appear in court for the fine... No fines listed on the ticket anymore, just a court date and a time. WOW, what a way to now even make more money for the goverment that is already a mess... So I now have no right to just pay the fine, I am forced to appear in court, pay a fine, and court fees.... Just for lighting some fireworks off..... Yet some guy selling dope on the streeets may get arrested, may not, and he or she is back on the streets the same day.... I sure am glad I dedicated 4 years of my life for this fine country...... What a hoot.... Any way... April 25th if the court date....Stay tuned!!!!!

Walmart sells kolher tractor oil in the garden section

I plan on going but the busy season is starting at work. Hopefully enough windows fly out of the plant during the week so production doesn't run Saturday. No production means no maintenance and I can give the guys off. No guys means no need for a boss and then I get to go to Mansfield and hopefully find me a damn tiller before its too late to put the new garden in....lol

Haven't needed a lawn tractor in forty years. Garden tractors complete the tasks, without crying, that I need done. Red Stallions all the way!

No pictures from me...I am so sorry guys. I did see Marvin though...and it was looking really good. It was parked between the satellites, so everybody got to check it out. Seriously, it was a fantastic swap meet and it was so great to walk around and shoot the breeze with everyone. I was like Squonk walking back and forth to the truck. A special thinks to Shorts and his wife (Sharon), Buckrancher and Jo, Racinfool40 (Mike), a special thanks to Funengineer (Dave), Scott Wheelhorse and his dad Dave, Jake and Doug Kuhn. What a great day...I hope lane got some pics.

HI all. I think I have this picture thing down now, so I'm going to post some pictures of the 1969 Commando V8 turned V18 I'm building. If It ever stops raining here I'll roll it out and get some recent ones. The hood fabrication is now complete and it is in primer. The rear hitch is almost done. I changed how I want the wheelie bars to be (everyone around me is using bumpers now, so I'm adding upper supports and mounts). I have an entire second chassis laying here, so the transaxle, frame, and front end are all painted and assembled. The tractor is currently sitting on a set of 6x12s as the 23x8.50-12s have a set of freshly painted rims and will go on the painted chassis after a couple more days of drying. It already has a newly painted set of front tires and rims on it. I have the dash tower, dash housing and tank suport all in primer. Time permitting they will get painted this weekend. So soon I will be stripping down the 18hp twin briggs for paint and putting it on the new chasis. Here is where all the madness began I was given this Commando V8 12 years ago by a neighbor. The stock rear stance 20x8.00-10 tires The rear Tires on steroids 23x8.50-12 Goodyear Terra tires The new motor in place The Hood under fabrication. I had to add 1/2" blocks after this to level it, and it has pieces welded in to cover the sides of the dash housing and tank like the stock hood did. Stock Commando/Charger V8 rear hitch Rear Hitch 90% complete. Still had to add the actual pulling hitch plate and upper wheelie bar mounts. Heres the hitch installed with the stock sleeve hitch in place. I can still use all my stock attachments and a few custom ones And here it is in pulling mode. I've added a set of 6" vertical bumpers to the bars and upper supports that attach on the top of the hitch. Here is how it looked mid november when I took the last outdoor photos of it. Newer ones to come soon (I HOPE!!!). Front with the goofy looking temp exhaust Right Side Rear PLease add any input. I always like to hear other peoples opinions on projects. Joel

It is not a garden tractor, and in my humble opinion, that's the main reason.

Yeah, the piece for the sleeve hitch had a bit of an angle to it....same as this piece. and yes, this plow has the depth gauge wheel.

Also had a visitor over night. Our grand daughter Lyla. First night away from her Mom.

collecting wheel horses is a good sickness

Alright, I got to where I did as suggested and sprayed gas into the carb. Still died. So that got back to thinking how can it be a fuel problem when it's getting plenty of fuel manually. Now even though I was still leaning toward a fuel problem I got out my test light and checked a few things. Short story come to find out it was loosing power to the coil. The Prior Owner had used a wire tie off of the choke cable to tie up some of the wiring harness. When I would try and save it form dieing the movement of the choke cable would move the wiring harness just enough and would temporarily keep juice going to the coil. Found a problem with the juice going to the coil way up in the harness. So I will just do a rewire job. Thanks for all the help guys.

James, Great video thanks for posting it. If they had video cameras 40 years ago I would have been doing the exact same thing. The experience you are getting by working on your Wheel Horse is "priceless". The pride in your work shows. Keep us posted on your updates, I really like following your work. Rick

What Matt said, Martin. Just take your time and look at it, I bet in a day or two it'll look just the way you want it to.

Martin, I think it looks great myself, but in the end, there is only one person that has to be happy with the final results. As much time and work as you've put into this amazing machine, I'd say, do whatever you have to do to make it look exactly the way you want it too. Matt

Both cool tractors...as is.

Definitely bringing up the past, really some fine work, and several of us are workin' on em now. Needed to save and only way I know how.

Dave, So glad your happy with it. It is a very nice tractor. Looks great!

My leak was coming from a couple places. There is a red colored metal hose running below the fan that was misting out oil. I put a white liquid teflon paste on it, took care of it immediately. The other leak was coming from a black hose behind the fan that was on a swivel type adapter. That was fixed I believe by replacing the rubber o-ring with a nitrile o-ring I bought a box from Harbor Freight. I am still finding some areas I may be misting past the seals, but the leaks are gone. Just have to know I need to routinely clean the pump fans and fan so it stays cool

I had never heard of this model until I read this...

I'm ready...got my lawn chair, camera and the home made wine...life is good. Really looking forward to the start of the show season...be nice to see you guys again.

Went to Idaville Indiana today to pick up my new 1965 110 John Deere. I'm staying at the campground in Winamac Indiana driving to Mentone tomorrow morning. Looking forward to seeing everyone. Have a safe trip. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2

Based on experience, I think Terry M's idea is great. I have mine bolted to a work bench which is bolted to the wall. The two issues that I experienced that Terry's setup eliminates or makes easier is: It's lower so you can get more leverage on the bar when necessary (and it will be) there are no clearance issues, so you can get a full 360 degree spin on the bar Nice job Terry, thanks for sharing it.

Just Finish up my Wheel Horse pump. I like the patina look but this will do. Sent from my LG-D800 using Tapatalk

Been there, done that. They're voles, not moles. Voles are vegetarians. I've seen a plant shake many times and then that sucker disappears underground just like a Bugs Bunny cartoon. I've tried gum, several brands, chewed and unchewed, mole traps, flooding, rat traps, mice traps, smoke, windmills and battery operated vibrators you put in the ground and soalr power vibrators you put in the ground. NOTHING WORKS. The best thing I have is my cat. He gets 1 or 2 a day. But those Voles are still destroying root systems. There has to be dozens of them living underground. When my cat doesn't eat one I take it and shove it in one of the exit holes to let others know this is what they have to look forward to.

Had a big project to do. This was all an overgrown yard that hadn't been tended to in 10 years. My brother in law is flipping the house and needed me to till the yard to restart the lawn.

Does anyone have a picture of this "assembled" on a tractor. Curious as to what it's worth also. Thanks

Thanks for all the wonderful compliments! I really appreciate it! You never know...a live performance could be at hand! Haha

Loading the trailer today. Can't wait to escape the northern Michigan cold. Staying in a heated cabin at Broken Arrow Campground in Winamac See you there.

Very nice tribute, maybe a live performance at the show?

All you need to do is copy and paste the link (see below).

Thanks for the compliments guys- I know a lot of you are following me on Facebook. I hope this is enough Red to tide everyone over for a while. I have to move onto some other interesting colors for a change of pace. Red and Green have been fun but its about time to try something new. Hoping someday I can actually build one for myself in Red to keep, but for now I'm having fun helping others achive their dream machine!

Well I just got a few more pictures this morning from Bob, which is very much appreciated. Pictures mean alot!! So I am going to add a few more. I think the video you may have to go to Bob's Facebook page. Totally Articulating Tractors by Rock & Son

Noise Makers, Chewing Gum, Poison Worms, All that stuff doesn't work. I know cause I've done everything and spent more money than you can shake a stick at. I had 6 of those Sweeney Mole Stakes that give off a shrill buzz. After I seen mole runs within inches of them I figured all the MOLES were doing was dancing! What I found that works is a Nash Mole Trap. I have 6 of them and have used with GREAT results EVERYTIME within 48 hrs or less. You want to know you killed em, using all that other non sense leaves you guessing. I killed 37 last year at different locations and made a few bucks at it too which has kinda taken the sting outta the crap I bought over the years that didn't work. Anyways After I catch em if they aren't dead I reward them by giving them Free swimming & diving lessons by dropping the trap in a 5 gal bucket "O" water! Jeesh I have yet to have one pass my swimming test! Then I hang them on a stick in the front yard so all their friends can see what happens if they show up at The Duke 'O' minium! ~Duke http://youtu.be/_SuqoKt06yg

Never use aluminum next to steel. From a corrosion standpoint, aluminum is sacrificial to steel (iron). If you use aluminum hardware, it will be gone quickly. Stainless is the way to go. I have been using loctite blue on the bolts. While never seize will prevent galling I do not think is has any vibration resisting qualities. Never seize for spindle and pulleys is a must. The idler pulley can flop around if the plastic washers under the idler bar are worn or because the idler pulley bearings are shot. I have rebuilt/refurbished 4 mower decks in the last year. After all the effort you put in taking them apart, it is worth spending the $ to put it together right so it will last another 20 years.

Just a bunch a crazy RED NECKS

I never see the moles here either. They are obviously here, but the only ones I have seen have been body parts left by the cats. Sorry no help with your windmill...

So here's what I ended up with.

1976 and 1977 Model C-160 and C-120 require a dedicated under-seat lift arm that will NOT fit other models. This two-leg arm is about 8" wide and a single arm lift to fit the 300 400 500 series and other model years C-160 and C-120 are only about 6" wide. These lift arms are mutually exclusive as shown in these few pics. There are 2 or 3 variations of the one-leg lift arm and it will fit most every model, except for 1976 -77 C-120 and C-160. Either arm fits in the same way, between the two fuel tank supports with a chain to the tiller, and a cable threads to the lift control.

Welcome to Red Square! Where are you in NJ? No prob. The most important part is lining up with the pto. These are all the photos I have at the moment. Its sitting in NY state so it'll be a bit before I'm back there. Once I had the mule drive on I propped some wood under it to get it level. And then set the mid hitch attachment in place. I had to cut one side of the 1/4" round bar shorter to accomodate the shipper. Good luck Kevin

Finished the other items, Mid Mount Pulleys, Rear Rockshaft Setup and some PTO work so I am set to strip and refinish the entire tiller gear setup this winter. Unit work great, Neighbors are impressed.........Hey Neighbor can you do this next spring....Nothing like a Wheel horse Tiller to make friends. I tilled up our original garden plot and then widened it in no time at all, no sod removal at all. Placed the 417-8 in low and rolled right thru the tough turf. The travel height is 5 inches and when tilling this is about a half depth cut. Perfect for the first pass thru the turf. I just dropped it a link or two on the chain connected to the lift plate at the tiller end and then it goes to full depth when tilling. I doubt I will ever touch the chain link shackle under the tank on the rockshaft.