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of the 2014 mowing season. I was actually pretty impressed with the performance of my newly aquired 401's reel mower today.

Hi all, Finally got the lawn ranger out for a ride today. Very happy with the way this one turned out, runs great and looks good too! Just have to do a couple paint touch ups and paint the letters on the hood and its done. Thanks, Jake

Well, given the size of the tractor I figured it would take about a week to refresh. Now two weeks later (I did go back to work this past week,) I have finished the chassis using Rustoleum Safety Red and Fern Green. The hubs were rebuilt along with the ball clutch. I have only needed to replace two parts with the help of a member on a different forum. Where possible, I have substituted stainless steel bolts for a little pizzazz. Now on to the engine and carb, and then the hood. I am still undecided about getting new tires. I am amazed at the heavy duty steel construction with only the drive pulley and two hub friction wheels cast from aluminum.

I finally have a roller . . . Ready to mount the engine. Original topic was here

Also, did some mowing with the gear drive deck today too. Cuts great, although a tad bit noisy... actually, caught my new neighbor giving me the stink eye while using it.

Jeff: Here is a pic of my vegetable garden my wife Ruth and I finished planting yesterday with our friend at his farm. It is about 60 x 80. I tilled this thing after it was first plowed and cultivated (it had not been used before as a vegetable garden it was the horse and mule lot 70 years ago). The tiller made the depth about 6 inches which is good for most things you want to plant. We mound the melons and cucumbers for planting. I tilled to get it fairly fine and let it dry three hours in between final tilling to let the grass dry up. This is only my second time using my tiller o n a garden so I am no expert! I used the tiller one chain up the first two or three rounds and all the way down for the final fourth or fifth round. You will see from the pic that we made the rows about 24 inches apart and 60 feet long. We ran string between the stakes. Marked all the stakes and sometimes had half rows of one thing then another. The seed packets usually give you instructions on the planting depth, etc. I bought seed and plants from four different locations. Like you note you have to be careful about mixing some things close to one another like -melons, cucumbers, zucchini as they can cross when the plant runners mix. We planted radishes, beets, carrots, dill, basil and soy beans (edamame) from seed. We planted broccoli, five finds of tomatos, cucumbers, and cabbage from plants. We also planted 60 King Richard leeks from plant shoots, onions and scallions too. Pole beans, pumpkins, and watermelon will come next.

So, later...after the peace returned to the neighborhood... I noticed virtually everyone on the block out to see what was making all the noise over here this time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUVTsB3-Lqg&feature=youtu.be

The original owner of my 523 DXI paid $9221.99 for it on 4/4/2000. That included a 48" deck and sales tax.

I found all the paperwork for the 1056 tractor I have.It sold for $840.00 with the 42" deck back in 1966.One day I will get my real camera out again.

Forgot the pics before unloading, but here is some pics of the tractors. This one runs and drives pretty good, needs a little paint, but most of it is painted, some nice custom work on it also, this will be up for sale soon. This one has TONS of custom stuff done to it, and done well, needs a new home and someone to complete it. (rear tires are not on it now) Little Ranger, and some suburbans, there is another suburban in pieces, here also Some off brands A JD 212, and a Case 448 in pieces but looks to be complete even a 3 point hitch and rear PTO, 54" blade and 44" deck, there is a little Simplicity mower here also. And just a small peek at the piles of parts, a few boxes of NOS stuff. couple 16hp kohlers, new tire chains, wheel weights, seats, ect... Still sorting parts, will be a few days before all gets inventoried

Just got back with the second load, but here is a few pics of the first one. Back of the wifes van had them hanging out the sides Back of my suburban Can you see 5 complete tractors in the pic ?? they are even all in one piece 2 suburbans, a lawn Ranger, a Simplicity, and a Anniversary edition WH plus LOTS more I'll get pics of the rest in a bit, I need to eat been on the go from 6am, it's 2:30 now

A fine gentleman a couple of miles down the road had 3 for sale in his front yard since last spring. The number kept diminishing from 3 to 2 to just this one last fall. Poor thing sat out there all winter long, but it was the one I had my eye on all along. It reminded me of the one I learned to drive on at my Grandpa's nearly 40 years ago. Pa sold it one day and bought a newer WH. But I always liked that older model better. I road my bicycle past it for a year. The grass is finally growing here and we have the yard all trimmed up and the flowers planted today. We got finished and my 10 year old son and I drove down to take a closer look. I had the itch. He told me all about the history of it and how he came to own 3 WH's. This one was bought with a snow blower, but it quickly sold last spring. There is no battery in it, needs a belt to activate the deck and has had the motor replaced many years before. Like prior to him buying it 15+ years ago. It has a Briggs n Stratton 8 hp. The hood was stretched to accommodate the larger motor, but it was done nicely. He said several collectors had been eying it, I told him I was no collector. I planned to work it. He said he thought it was worth $200, I offered $100 and denied his counter. I walked away with the key, hope she will run. He said it ran for about 30 seconds at a time and would die last year. He took apart the carburetor, found it all bunked up, cleaned it up, but said it never ran after that. So what do you think?? A good buy? Any suggestions on preparations for getting her running? I'm no mechanic, but am mechanically inclined.

Here are some of the pics of the Greater Minnesota Two cylinder club (Little Falls MN) Wheel Horse was the featured garden tractor and Scorpion was featured snowmobile. First pics are of the mighty Miss going thru Little Falls, had to take pics of the sheer power and speed of the water. Few other misc. pictures, then the tractor line up, brought to you by Joebob, Pronzy, Terry M ( and Andrew) and Shynon. Last pic is the grand prize for exhibitor in each feature class AKA Shynon. ( I will be getting the Wheel Horse refrigerator as I do not own a scorpion snowmobile)

It was a great day and the rain held off. The Auction service did a fantastic job getting through all the stuff. Owner bought new batteries for all the runners so they started. I thought most of the stuff went high. $200 for a beat up 520 roller with no motor a half torn apart trans a swept axle but no gear reduction. A view from the end of the mower rows with my B-I-L haming it up! I did score a decent RD deck. Battle of the Titans! Elvis, Here's your sign!

Just got this from 312-8. Plow, 37" deck bagger, new tires and battery in last two years. Bought it from my dad he has owned it since 09. He bought it from the original owner with service records. At the time the deck was newly rebuilt. Manual spring fix on clutch already done.

A buddy of mine told me he was cleaning out his shed and told me he was scrapping out a couple of tractors and one was a wheel horse so I told him to let me check them out before he crossed the scales at the scrap yard and this is what I picked up for 100.00 was it worth it ?

Sounds like the pto switch is working since it shuts the engine off when applied. The problem is likely with the seat switch which should power the ignition with the pto on if battery ignition or isolate the ignition if it is magneto ignition. Garry

Well rats, didn't see any Commando V7 stuff in there. Very nice haul nonetheless.

Mike Nothing to worry about. Change it when you can. Just don't wait till October. The cam is nothing to fear. Jack it up, remove the right tire and go about making your adjustments. Best thing I did was download the repair manual, it was probably 200+ pages.

Any 401 I've ever seen had it. Maybe yours is a earlier model, or someone changed a 400 hood sometime for it.

Cool videos craig...that 401 is sweet! One of the nicest originals I've ever seen! one interesting thing I noticed was there is no line coming back from the gas cap or is it just the way the video shows it? Jake

Oh trust me Martin, I want to figure it out but not right now anyway. I may tear the whole thing apart and redo the harness with a scratch harness. (Motor needs decarboned and a valve adjustment anyway). For now though, it works and it sure is better than a jump wire from the solenoid or just hitting the key 10+ times until the starter engages. I'll still keep an eye on the fuses and fuse holders for any heat damage in case my issues are still there. I would guess I won't see anything until I would start to have problems starting it again.

I was told by a guy at motion industries, That if you would switch to a Kevlar belt it would help with the belt grabing so fast. Kevlar belts will slip alittle before gabbing. thus helping with the wheelies - or you might try a bit bigger belt so there is more peddle before it grabs. New belt will stretch after awhile and might also help. hope this will help Bill

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.

What? I ain't got no peety toes.

There have been some where the triangle plate on the front of the fan gears shaft was welded on crooked. You might want to check that with the fan gear centered.

Pretty much, you ride around in a shower of clippings raining down all over the front of the tractor. Actually, it's really a lot of fun...unfortunately, I just don't have the yard for it here, too many embankments. Really cool implement though.

Craig: We need to have Steve try it out at the big show with his flip flops and requisite "coffee" cup! then you can both have matching foot boo boos!

That thing is so awesome! but it makes my toes cower in fear.

Nice score Will.....so did ya get the "family discount" ? Mike...........

That's a cool little outfit. I like it

Ha, it's makita Thanks James this is project bendy, an articulated Raider 10 - soon to be 16 I never though of the hybrid drive Koen... You got me thinking Thanks Ian Thanks!!!

Lane Ranger take some pics throughout the growing season. I'd like to see how things come along.

When you lift the rear hitch, it pulls back on the deck, the deck hangs on 4 straps of flat stock, and as you pull back it swings up, it does not raise very high

It's pretty cool seeing the original receipts and paperwork! keep them coming. This is a very cool thread!

atleast we now know where the idea for the clock pictures came from, he was smoking rust flakes Koen

Speaking for myself I appreciate these posts you guys made very much because these statements make the issue much clearer than the few sentences relevant to this issue in the WH book! My apologies for weighing in on the issue because my experience, background and knowledge about levers or Seniors for that matter is virtually nothing, only what I read in that WH book. I am however more versed with Model A Ford and pre 1948 Fords which was what prompted me to comment in the first place. Your clarifications however explain why I had read about Model A parts used on early WH tractors yet the pictures in this thread clearly showed what was a V-8 transmission, so again thank you for the lesson and the clarification. Now I know just a bit more thanks to you gentlemen.

The "rattle" is probably your drive belt whipping up and down inside the belt guard. I have a 310-8 that makes that same noise.

You made out like Alexander Mundy! Well done and have fun with your new Horse 'n Wagon!

Nice haul Kelly...are you going to post an inventory??

Thanks James, good luck with your B-80's tins. I think your quite like Navy rum Duke, it is nice stuff A small update for you chaps.. The fender pan is just about done, just a little tidying around the new mounting hole thingy to do. The hood has had an extra repair patch where I found a few more rust holes.. I was going to patch up 3 rust holes on the top of the hood, but I was able to get away with filling the holes with weld,, Kinda blend in don't they A bit closer with the flash turned off you can see they still need a little grinding down. Work on the seat pan has been started.. A cardboard template. And some galvanized steel to make the repairs from... A big thank you to Pete for grabbing this and other bit's of steel before they went into a skip The first attempt didn't go to well and the angles were way off!! Like any good engineer I blamed the cardboard template, and made another template from masking tape This time the repair patch fit's a lot better, it just needs a little trim and shaping to get it spot on.. The seat pan is not quite finished yet, but for now I will leave these couple of photos here

Thanks Steve! Hmm well- it looks like 4 Seniors and 6 Lever Steers have passed through my barn. Larrys numbers are real comparable just more on the Senior side for him I believe. And I still would allow more on in if I were to have anymore luck. The Senior is my favorite Horse!

Here's a copy of the previous owners receipt for my 314 H. $4761 plus tax. This included a deck and blower. Sent from my tractor seat using Tapatalk 2

Again-Trannies in Lever Steers are Model A, Trannies in Seniors are Ford V-8. I have one of each in original condition-trust me-go re -read.

They are a couple of good guys! And I know where they get it from, I met their dad! Now, talk about a hoot. That man has some stories!!! Great people is what makes this hobby even better!

Like this ? Already in the works but need to finish this one and my wife's commando 8 first. Thanks for the compliments also.

What was it worth when new? Answer, EVERY PENNY!!

http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/files/category/16-misc-items/?sort_order=ASC&sort_key=file_name&num=10&filter_key=all&st=10 Here is where you can find them all in the "Misc" section of manuals. There is a price list for 1957, 1958, 1963, 1964, and 1974.

Looks Sharp Martin! ~Duke

If they come out of their corral, he may just get the urge to herd them! Years ago when our oldest 2 were around 10 yrs old, they and a bunch of neighbor kids would play hide and seek in my yard. The wife's border collie would herd them up on the deck, then they would scatter and start all over again. He was permanately "it" and loved it!