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Your's run on water? Sheesh... I usually can't even get them to run on something flammable!

Teckky...by those who like and respect them. Techumsh*t by those who don't.

even sounds stronger than Kohler (don't they make toilets?) .

Just got a 1997 Wheel Horse 520H. the very nice young man even delivered it from up state New Jersey tonight at about 10:00 PM. Metal work is in pretty good shape but there may be a problem with the engine. He told me it was locked up. someone butchered the wiring and that will need some repair. He was on his way to North Carolina and I only live 2 miles from US 95, so he stopped by and dropped it off. I will have more photos as soon as I learn how to get them off this new IPhone I got yesterday. This makes the fourth Wheel Horse I picked up in two months. I am done this year. I think.

It matches which red?

Water?? I guess my Dad should have had Teckys instead of Kohlers. Back in the early 60's, after watching him put water in that tank thingy under the hood of the car, I decided to help him out by putting water in that tank thingy on the Wheel Horse. That's when he learned that the water will reach the carb only at the furthest point from the garage on his 10 acres.

I call 'em bullet proof at my house.

Heres a little project I've been working on. I have been looking for a xi for some time on the cheap I finally picked up a very well used 520xi. It had issues from one end to the other. One axel/ hub was bad, all the linkage was loose/ worn, steering plate was loose, front axle pin was severly worn, one engine coil was bad, throttle linkage was rigged,engine was flopping around and some other stuff. FIrst was to get it running, it did! Next was to tear into the rearend. I knew I was putting a 3pt on it so it got all new bearings and axles, I tried D series, C195 finally GT14 axles were the ticket for the 6 lug hubs. I wanted to install the limited slip diff also but the diff offset is different so that was a no go. Next was to fab up the 3pt which is controled by rebuilt 82 C195 hyd valves so it has float. Had to raise the gas tank and seat pan 3 inches and modify the hi/lo selector also to get everything stuffed in there. But if I ever want to go back to stock, the only thing needed would be the hi/lo selector and gas tank mount, everything else is bolted on. Toro should of had this option cause it was a pain!

We had this pedal cart laying around that spent a few years sitting in the woods before we got it. The kids used it for a few years and the steering finally gave up the ghost after being fixed a few times so it sat for a while. I was about to cut it apart and haul it to the scrap metal dumpster at work when I had a vision. With the sawzall already in hand I started cutting. Next thing you know the welder came out. Cut down the length and made it so it can be taken apart for transport. Had to cut down the front sides so it doesn't hit the tractors rear tires when turning. That was two weeks ago. I started vacation Monday and since it was nice got to painting it. I think it came out pretty good for something I didn't pay a dime for and was on it's way to the scrap yard. Now I'm contimplating making a removable rear shelf for hauling any treasures I may find at the shows etc. Here's how it started life: And Now!

Good point Bob. Maybe you could find a partner.. Kudzu3, glad you got your tractor running. These guys really do know their stuff around here.

I'll agree your addicted. I thought I was bad by getting 8 in one year. Lol

Nice tractor, looks like a good washing may reveal a prize. As far as 4 Horses in 2 months, it's time to pick up the pace!

That's a nice one, pretty clean to boot. As far as quitting for the year, why bother? Nice score!

What kinda tractor do you want Jason? Ill throw an extra on the trailer for you

yeah and Barney Fife only has 1 bullet!!!!!

I'll be there Steve. Sounds like I'll have my father-in-law with me at least one day too! (I'll tell him you'll be there) Been many years since I've made it to this show.

Videography is not my strong suit. The best tutorials are done with a second person doing the camera work.

Craig, I just can't resist when the opportunity is there. You know I luv all the lil RED TRACTORS . The square just seemed a little slow lately....thought this might stir-em up a bit.

The great warrior chief Tah-cum'-sah.

Congrats. Assuming its an Onan. I'd start bye making a boat anchor out of the motor. Drop a Kohler, Honda, or Chinese clone in the chassis and put her to work.

Sorry Jim, no squirrels allowed near my equipment. [emoji1]

Posted the wrong link, I think these are what you need for that plug http://www.ebay.com/itm/100-Harley-Amp-Tyco-OEM-Multi-Lock-female-terminals-turn-signals-lights-brakes-/261456549782?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3ce0065796 Of course you can buy in smaller quantities like this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/10-Harley-OEM-Multi-Lock-female-terminals-turn-light-brake-wiring-other-1982-up-/251048168896?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a73a30dc0&vxp=mtr

Did that tractor come from Charles? Super nice guy if it did!

Nice Horse! You need more Stallions in the barn! Keep up the pace and we expect to see at least two more in the next two months! Yes, two or more!

Get a 12v test light. Unhook the neg cable from the battery. And connect the light in series. If there is a draw the light will glow. Start disconnecting things until the light goes out

No matter what people call them it seems like they either love em or hate em. I've always said the ahh sound too AMC. I said aaaaaahhhhh when I saw your pics earlier too.

It's the end(seh)is what people get creative with. I've heard it...see, say, sah. Correctly, I think the(seh)is pronounced "ahh" To me it's...Tecums-ahh.

Interesting thread Just watching, please continue.

OOps I must have had a senior moment on that Steve. Thanks when I get it back together I will drive it around the yard and see where it is at. Thanks again and may this site never die like the name WHEEL HORSE.

Interchangeability. Perhaps one of the GREATEST attributes of these fine machines.

No no no.

I did!?!? That's odd. Usually my thumb is on top of the nail when I hit it.

RacinBob...you just nailed it on the head. If your trans has a dip stick, would you over fill it because the manual or chart says it takes 3 qts??? I don't think so...and guess what...the fill plug is your dip stick in transmissions without one. Thanks :orcs-cheers:

One nice thing about them is they start right up after pressure washing.

Now momma will really be a back seat driver....

Very nice work Jeff. One question though, where does the rider put their feet? Am I missing something in the pic?

I would pay for that! No doubt! If you ever decide to make more, let me know. Very nice work bro!

Got 'em coming out my ying yang here.

Bob, you'd better go lie down, you have to be drained after that. I didn't know I had the wrong solenoid, but If I do, I'll replace it tomorrow before I do anything else. What kind should I ask for? Gene, it didn't actually crack, it just turned when I bumped the jump from battery to the small post on the left. I had it connected to the right post at the time, so I changed it and now it does nothing again. Everybody please bear with me, I'm slowly learning.

Now how do you expect the Bears to win a football game if your at a tractor show?? Man i wish i had this many members go to the Steam Pageant ! Have fun you guys and some one (Steve) take pics!

Why do I need the manual for When you have Steve you don't need it... great job

I don't want you to take this the wrong way, but when you are working with a part that is not correct, it makes the whole long-distance troubleshooting process that much harder. So go and get the right solenoid. It should only cost you about $10.00, and it will take one of your problems out of the equation. The following precautions should be in place before attempting the following tests: Transmission in neutral. Ignition switch in the OFF position. Heavy cable from solenoid to starter disconnect at the solenoid. With the solenoid in place, and the (+) battery cable connected to one of the large lugs, and nothing connected to the other large lug, with the key off, take your multimeter, put it in the DC volts mode, connect the black probe to ground, then touch the red probe to the large lug connected to the battery. You should have 12 volts. There should be no voltage at the other large lug, or at the small lug. Now with the key still in the off position, connect a small jumper wire to the SMALL lug of the solenoid. Next, momentarily touch that jumper wire to the LARGE lug that is connected to the (+) battery. The solenoid should give you a loud click, indicating that it is closing the contacts on the inside. When those contacts close, the other large lug becomes hot (meaning that it has 12 volts as well). That is where the starter gets it's voltage from. If the cable from the starter was connected to that lug, the starter would engage. Once you have established that you have a working solenoid, remove the small jumper wire. Now look at where the (+) battery wire is connected to the solenoid, There should also be a small 14 or 16 gauge wire connected there going to the (+) side of the ammeter. From the other side of the ammeter, a wire should go to the B terminal of the ignition switch. With your multimeter in the DC voltage testing position, securely connect the black probe to ground, and touch the red probe to the B terminal of the ignition switch. You should have 12 volts. If you don't you may have a bad ammeter, or bad connections to the back of the ammeter. If you do have 12 volts at the B terminal, then remove the red probe, turn the ignition switch to ON or RUN. You should now be able to place the red probe on the (+) terminal of your ignition coil and have 12 volts. Now find the end of the wire that should connect to the small terminal of your solenoid. Connect the red probe to that wire and turn and hold the ignition switch in the start position. You should have 12 volts. If you do, then connect that wire to the small lug, turn the ignition switch to start and the solenoid should click. Reconnect the starter cable to the unoccupied large lug, and start your tractor.

This one is for you Craig...

Just saw this in the paper! Copied and pasted: AP - Mill Hall, PA. Police are investigating the theft of every single Wheelhorse labeled tractor, implement, part and accessory in Pennsylvania. State Police in Harrisburg have also stated that inch and an eighth crank motors from Onan, Kohler, Briggs and even those Indian named motors have also disappeared from peoples sheds, garages, barns and fence rows. State Police Spokesperson Cpl. Merk E. Waters told the Associated Press that "he has never seen anything so boldly carried out covering such a large area in so short of a time span". Authorities are at a complete loss as to what happened to these machines though some blame the high cost of scrap metal and possible black market selling to people out of state and especially in Central Kentucky as contributing to the crime. The amount of tractors, parts, implements and accessories total in the tens of thousands and are valued in the millions of dollars. Police are advising collectors to stay out of Pennsylvania so as to not hinder their investigation. Waters added, "there isn't anything left to collect in the state. They are all gone". That's too bad Geno. You would have loved coming into PA to look at Wheelhorses but as you can see, there are none left! Sorry!

A 12" is better suited for a bigger tractor.

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.

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.

That solenoid is still available. I purchased one from TSC about 2 months ago for $10.00. For the small amount that it cost to buy one, it's hardly worth trying to fix. http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/buyers-motor-solenoid-12v?cm_vc=-10005

Well here is the can of worms I am getting ready to open.... Hobbies, I have many, that include trains, guns, cars, event staging for fun even though this is also falls in line with my profession. Trap shooting. Maybe one day, I'll visit Vandalia Ohio, as an invitation to compete with the best... But here is another hobby of mine that probably should receive more of my attention than it does, poetry: Did you stop to listen to the cry? Of a newborn baby, before they’re dry Did you stop to hear the gentle rain? Hitting the ridge, of a window pane Did you stop to embrace the warm sunrise? Before its sunbeam begins, to brighten the sky Did you stop to help a stranger today? Because they are lost and gone astray Did you stop to smell the fragrance of a rose? Its aroma sweet as it tickles your nose Did you stop to glance at the heavens above? Where a father awaits to embrace with love Did you stop to acknowledge God’s mercy and grace? Each day renewed to help with life’s endless pace Did you stop to thank the Lord Above? For giving His Son as a ransom of love Did you stop to think where you would be today? If God had allowed Satan to have his way Did you stop and pray to the Lord above? For all He has done by the power of One Did you stop to recall all the things of today? God allowed in your life to help others find their way!