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Last month I was fortunate enough to purchase Bill's (Leeave96) 520H w/ kwik-way loader. (Some of you may remember that he traded a log splitter for it). Well, he hooked me up and I couldn't be happier! The loader itself is in great shape. The cylinders and hoses are excellent with no cracks or leaks! The plates on the back weigh about 35 lbs each. So with the cast iron wheel weights (assuming they are 55 pounds) there is about 285 pounds on the rear. I am not sure if the tires are loaded. It was a pretty interesting experience getting up there to his place in the mountains of VA! I don't have a trailer so Dad had to meet me up there with the equipment trailer that he uses to tow his kabota.. We were making good time until we realized that the GPS was set for shortest distance instead of quickest time. I didn't realize it until we pulled up to an intersection and with no cars coming he just sat there. I then noticed the sign that says, "road not passable by vehicles over 25'....GPS routing not advised". hahaha. Anyways, we made it there and I met Bill and his boys. Great folks! I really enjoyed talking wheel horses with them. I tried my best to contain my excitement, but I just couldn't do it. We even discovered that there was water in the oil, but I didn't care. I knew I was leaving with the loader before I even got there. Bill was kind enough to change the oil and give me a fresh battery. We probably ran it more while I was there than the entire time Bill had it. I looked back at Bill's post when he purchased it and it had 158.6 hours in September 2013, I believe it had 158.8 when I unloaded onto my trailer at my parents house. It now has 159.6hrs. After finally getting it to Raleigh from my parents place last weekend, I was able to mess with it and get most of the water out of the engine. I drained the oil and removed the filter (had to drive a screw driver through it in order to loosen it). I Put on a new filter and filled the engine with a half cup of diesel fuel and the rest with cheap oil. I ran it for 2 or 3 minutes, drained the oil, refilled with new oil and put on a new filter. Ran it for 5 minutes, drained, changed filter, and refilled with rotella 30wt. I ran it for about 30 minutes and when I removed the dip stick I saw a small whisp or milkiness, so I assume there might still be a smig of water in it. Today I drained the oil, and did the diesel trick again. Changed the filter and refilled with oil. Ill probably change it a couple more times before being completely satisfied. I am using Motorcraft F400S filters. I am getting them from advance auto for $2.58 (after using some online coupon codes). I also put a tarp over the engine and electrical area and spent about an hour with the pressure washer getting all the dirt and grim off it. For 160 hours, the tractor looks pretty rough/neglected. As Bill put it, it was driven hard and put up wet. I believe the guy who had it before Bill was this tractors worst nightmare. I'll get some better pictures later this week. The red paint is pretty faded but that just means I get to experiment with my orbital buffer that I have never used haha. I am super stoked about this machine! Gotta start learning about onans I guess! Thanks again Bill, you da man!

I haven't had time to post pics of a lot of the Horses we've been bringing home but I'm trying to get better. Just got back from a trip to MD and Jersey. We picked up Don's (MD) cab, snow plow, snow blower + a Lawn Ranger. We bought Glenn's snow blower and he bought us lunch, great guy indeed. I brought home all the truck and trailer would hold but will have to make more trips. The rest of the stuff pictured came from my old wheel horse dealer and friend in Jersey, Glenn got to meet him. The coolest thing I think I bought was an old Toro 72 (72"reel mower) with a Wisconsin engine from the 50's but have to go back to get it and the other things. We found an unexpected prize, it's the one between the front two on the trailer. I'll put it in another post cause I need help with the year.

Had a couple out today getting ready for Edgar steam show.

I'm sure this has been seen before on here but as a new comer. This was pretty impressive and overwhelming seeing for the first time. I have my hands full with the few that I have already! http://rbwheelhorsestables.yolasite.com/ Kyle

Here is my contribution for the month. It's sort of "red" - and promotes healthy living. I don't get to sit to use it.

When I started this project, I knew almost nothing about this stuff. I must say here, you folks have been so helpful and have taught me so much. I am very appreciative and respectful of your knowledge and your willingness to share it, thank you all! I'll work on this project tomorrow and keep you posted.

Just brought this back from Jersey. It has the wrong motor, my dealer friend said it was supposed to have a 4hp Kohler that he has but has to find it. Got the tractor, slot hitch, snow plow with hookup, rear plow + deck. I'm trying to find out if it's a 58 or 59 from the experts here.

Added this 1980 Gravely 5665 to the herd today. It is a bit more familiar engine-wise with a Kohler K-301. It might be interesting to compare this to my 1980 C-105 with what a consumer back then would have considered. No "box stores" back then. Strictly sales pitch and advertising. Tomorrow I put on the new set of dual Ags - and put on a brush hog. It's too early for snow!!!

The transmission will have a some letters and numbers on it that indicates when it was produced. There is a code for it. It only indicates when the transmission was produced. It should be to the right of the transmission shifter (as if sitting on the tractor -right). The code goes like this: J/12/8 Letter is the Month of Production J = October 12 = Day 8 = is Year I have an early 1958 with no letter or numbers embossed on the transmission housing. I have one with a 1959 transmission.

I'd say 59 going by the solid pan seat. The lift lever/selector is not original but is common thing to see added, that is the setup the suburbans used. Looks like a very nice find.

You end up learning way more that you ever wanted to....for sure!!! Thankfully, the guys here on RS are top notch, and very patient. (Just have do deal with a good ribbing every now and again. No sweat, as we've all been there. Glad to hear it's running now.

Was another fine day today.

Well the story continues, revenge has been served. Yesterday I had to visit the big box store that my neighbor bought his tractor from. As I got into the lawn and garden area I heard someone raising there voice with one of the sales associates. Wouldn't you know it, there was m y neighbor raising heck with the sales associate. I had an idea what he was upset about. I continued to look what I came in for then ventured back over to the lawn and garden area. While I was checking out some other stuff the associate came over to ask if I needed help. Well I could not help myself I had to mention I noticed he had a up set customer. He chuckled and said yeah. He told me that the guy had come in wanting to return his lawn tractor because trying to pull a heavy roller thru some new landscaping up and down his lawn he blew the transmission out of it. The sales guy was trying to point out to him that it says right in the manual it does not recommend pulling a roller as it puts too much strain on the transmission. So revenge has been served, I thought about driving the Ol' C-145 down there pulling my big roller but no since in throwing gas on the fire. I will bet he won't stop by again.

Took a run to Rhode Island. What a home run. Shape is as near new as it gets. Here's some pics. Sorry didn't clean it.

What is this wheel horse? Has kohler 16 hp engine, hydro transmission, hydro lift for the deck, no deck

Went to the OVAM show today. There were a lot of hit & miss and steam engines as well as farm tractors and garden tractors. There were lots of crafts and eating stands too. It was sprinkling off and on. Here are some photos that my wife took. I will post more photos later. My new sign:

In my quest to find a 1045 that I could afford. I bought this 1257 and rebuilt motor/ starter generator and removed fender pan and installed tool box with round hood fenders, 8 speed trans. Little oil on the tins. This is my 1045/1257. I like how it turned out. Thanks for looking Tom

Not a mirror shot, but looky what crawled into my ugly one horse trailer today. Any guesses on its pedigree ?

That looked like quite a load on that single axle trailer! Nice looking haul! Thanks for the photos.

And Missouri~~~!!!! Come to think about it...I think they still shoot a horse thief west of the big ole Mississippi...then ask Q's later!!..

My 1967 Wheel Horse L-157 Lawn Ranger. It has a Tecumseh H-60 motor. I have a mower deck, snowplow, and a snowblower for this one. I have has the snowblower on for three years as I use it every winter now!

Talk about... what's in your mirror? Geeze-us-man, you gotta pace yourself.

I love the lawn ranger

You will need a new belt to fix the problem

Geno it's good to see someone that has the addiction worse than I. Congratulations on the haul, I'm green with envy!!!

Glenn, It was RJ Parts in Illinois: 1-888-245-8101. They don't list cabs this year on their website though, The New Holland part # is: 716509006, and the Original Tractor Company number is: 10848. John

Ok Thanks for the advice and you're right, I have to remove everything anyway so one way or the other will be ok

It will actually hook right up to the C-175 mid mount. I had one hooked up like that for a while until I was going down a steep hill and a stump jumped in front of me and was stopped by the deck. Use the front mule drive and the correct length belt. One odd thing happens though. The deck will move backwards some when you lift it. Not enough to hit the rear tires but enough to make the belt guitar string tight. I didn't like that so whenever I lifted the deck when I was done I would loosen the belt.

Gene, what a haul. you beat santa. lol Was a real pleasure meeting the both of you. I think all you need is a tractor trailer with a 48ft. box. See what wheel horse did to you. ADDICTED, Glenn

I had a GT14 and now everytime I push or pull with my 417A I compare it to the GT.Dont get me wrong I wouldn't take anything for my A. Well maybe that's a little strong,I would trade it for Kate Upton,but she must not be getting my emails. OK I'm back from dreamland. You will love that tractor, like Kate its a beautiful thing.

I had trouble with mine sense ive owned it i thought it was leaking around the gasket and it ended up having a crack in it so i cleaned it and used the red kote and i have not had any problems sense i didn't even put the gasket back in it

Nice Craig . All the shows that I attend and talk with Meany Mechanic in the business they all say that most People do not no how to fix anything today and most do not no what quality is and big box store junk. So every time u see him just wave and think big box store Sucker. Gary B...

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That is one of the best stories I've heard about the new "homogenized" lawn tractors. I would go over there and pull his roller...laughing the whole time. Now He'll probably buy a

Ya know what chaps me more is someone saying that is when I think about myself, my dad, history. Look at some of the updated of us. Heck if it works, be proud of our fore bearers ingenuity and let em laugh and MalMac that's a right fine lookin machine that apparently just makes him jealous. Keep on keepin' on

That is too funny!..... Perfect..... I don't know but I think I'd have to pour jusssst a little bit of salt on that wound.

You can bet your bippy... I'd have my set up with a roller... for the sole purpose of doing hot laps with it every time he drives by. Give him the big smile, a friendly wave, and don't forget the loud "Hey buddy" to boot.

Yep, their retirement fund is funded through "change orders". I once had a contractor tell me he under bid a job knowing that he could make it up with change orders. Don't get me wrong. Change orders are a necessity in the construction business. unfortunately some contractors take advantage of it. Hope you can get some more realistic quotes Steve.

Oh... I'm so ashamed ...sniff...sniff.

As promised, more photos.

FOR ALL OF THE MEMBERS ON RED SQUARE...kudzu3 failed to take pictures of his horse when he took it apart...this goes against the Holy Grail of what the Planets align for and actually can warp the space/time fabric causing ruptures where other universes can enter and reek havoc!!! We need to band together and right this now!! You can buy a Multi-meter for around $16...I think. Radio Shack has some choices. You do not have to get a good one...if you take pictures. I hope you know that I am just giving you a ruff time. Seriously, the meter will walk you through the trouble shooting. I would say this at this point...Do not change anything until you put a meter to work. I say this because...you said it ran great when you tore it apart, but you did not put it back together the same way (by passed switches). You want to check things out now first...before you change things...shorting out points, a condenser, maybe a coil makes more then one thing wrong.

Love the hitch and for sure need to do the same thing. Great job.

That looks fantastic. You can come over to my house and weld anytime...we don't wear shoes either...and can always have dinner.

The first question I would ask my neighbor is "Does it have a serviceable transaxle in it?" When he answers no, ask him what he is going to do with the engine and frame when the rear takes a dump on him two years down the road. My neighbors laugh a little when they see my old 6' 2" 430 lb. body laying in the drive working on my Wheel Horses and other equipment. I had one stop one day and ask me why I was having so much trouble with my equipment. I told him I wasn't having trouble, I was just making sure I didn't have any trouble the upcoming Winter. It was like a light went off. It was as if he had never thought of doing an oil change, lube and tune up on his mower. (Forehead slap entered here________") The next day I drove by and he was on the drive changing his oil (more likely the syrup he had left in it.) I also told him about the benefits of MMO, Sea Foam and non-ethanol fuel which is sold a few miles up the road. I now have a friend for life just for the education. He was also amazed when my GT pulled my girlfriends JD 155C, overloaded yard trailer (500 lb.+) full of landscape brick, her 310 lb. son and my 430 lb. self uphill and around the house between two of the vehicles without spinning a tire. He just couldn't believe it could pull all the weight. I even told him "You should see it move snow".

Is that an IOU on the hood? LOl!!!!!!!

When I got to the fellas home he had 4 xi tractors. If this snowblower was ever used I can't see it. Chute. Auger. Skid shoes. Etc. No paint missing. Funny how the mrs. And kids went to Canada and I found this. Lol He had a snow blade to. Left that there. Just wanted to share it with you guys. When I find a snow cab I will be complete.

km3h...I understand where you are going with this, but I am not sure I would paint this horse just yet. This is pretty original and may clean up really nice. She is going to make that horse look nice no matter what color it is. What do ya think??

think of the erratic readings as the same "signal" showing interference on voltage is the same "signal" by which you can measure RPM with a voltmeter by winding a single meter lead around the spark plug wire It is also the same "signal" used by the tiny-tach maintenance / rpm meters

Redwolf's instructions are right..... for a different idler configuration. The spring for the L-shaped idler goes where Kevin has it. The spring for the I-shaped idler goes to the front hole. (image from)