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Nothing custom or fancy about mine. They get used, generally hauling precious cargo.

Hey Folks, Picked up this little guy this weekend. Was not looking for one it just jumped in my lap. Cleaned it up a little bit. It sat under a porch for a long time. Woman said it was her husbands and he ran it dry before it was stored. Gas tank is clean, could not get her to fire but did not have that much time to spend on it. Will have to check the points as it is getting fuel, but no spark as of yet. Will start looking for a manual and hopefully have this running soon. let me know what you think and what is it missing? Engine seems correct, its an H55D if i remember correctly.

I am going to put the plow on the RJ 58 again and have it ready this year for the early snows! I used this a lot two years ago and not much last winter . I really always like the way this tractor and snowplow performed in moving snow and having fun doing it! The 1967 Lawn Ranger with the STR-324 Snowthrower will be the backup !

Well for now it is done. I strip this to the bare frame cleaned every inch piece buy piece and when I got to the body I used a buffer till the shine u see. The paint was good shape for 46 years old. I put a plug in on battery that is why the extra wires this make it easy for charging as the three that I have = 857 1057 1257 don`t charge it is just easy to plug in an 1.5v Maintainer in. But on this one the cigarette lighter still works. So I hope u enjoy the picks. I wanted to do a video a but photo bucket changed there format the picture is to large for this site. Take care Gary B..... OOHH #16 is self explanatory big and black.so don't get any ideas lol.

Mines somewhere in the middle there lol

This thread deals with lack of spark or ignition issues with the P216, P218 and P220 engines used in the late 80s and all 90s tractors originally equipped with the Onan. this would be your 3,4,500 series tractors that typically look like the one below with the Onan twin engine...... Parts of the manuals you will need to diagnose the issue........ testing of these components is also in the demystification guide as well..... typical engine wiring diagram..... Aside from any other issues, the coil and/or module are usually the culprits IF anything needs replacing. I say that IF, because not always are the ignition components faulty. it can be a simple wiring or terminal issue not letting 12 volts to the coil. if any components need replacing here is the part numbers you will need.... Coil Toro Part # 71-6000 Onan Part #166-0761(old part #) superseded by part #541-0522 kit (includes a mounting bracket and 166-0820 coil to mount in the oem location) if you wanted to buy new. If looking for used or nos use the 166-0761 or if you don't care about using the oem looking coil, a 3 ohm Harley coil can be substituted. Module. Toro Part #71-6380, NN10444 (old number) Onan Part #166-0785 (insulator if you need to replace it is 166-0786) rarely do the rotor and condenser need replacing, but if you are after their part numbers here they are...... Rotor Toro Part #71-6010 Onan Part #166-0767 Condenser Toro Part #59-1180 Onan Part #312-0256 ​Places these parts can be purchased (shop around the prices vary big time) http://www.onanparts.com Your Local Toro dealer Ebay (harley coil) check with Boomer a recent new member on the forum as well. I've heard his prices are good. http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/user/13637-boomers-influence/ I just threw this together fairly quickly, i would like a few of you guys out there to critique or comment on what i have here. maybe it need some additional input, maybe some stuff needs changing. i put this together in the hopes of helping some new to the world of Onan get one with ignition issues hopefully up and running.

This is my first, and probably, only restoration. I couldn't have done it without the help of you good folks, and I thank you for all the help and advice. Thanks especially to Steve, Gene and Zane, and there are many others whose names escape my memory right now. This is my first attempt at posting pictures also, so I hope they are there. Thanks

I have been slow to get this spiked tooth harrow painted this summer! Finally getting the last few spikes, etc painted and ready to complete the job. This came with my 1958 RJ I bought in Oklahoma with a LTD - 24 dump cart, garden plow, cultivator and front cutter bar (which I have since sold as I had another one restored already to use).

Yesterday my son and I put the Charger 12 to work out in the back woods. First we used it to pull 3 oak logs out of the woods to where we could use the chain saw to cut them up. The log chain hooked to the hitch did the trick with those logs. Next we had to take care of a second oak tree that had fallen down last year. There was a nasty stump maybe 300++ pounds to remove, not too bad a job because the tree fell over and most of the stump came out of the ground. We wrapped the log chain around it and with a lot of coaxing and prying with the shovel, it came out of the hole. But with a bigger Horse that job would have been easier. The Horse dragged it down hill to the burn pile, for it's final resting place. G.

My wife has been busy making some tee shirts for the family. We are going to wear these when we drive in the parade in a couple of weeks. We will have 9 drivers and a couple of kids all decked out in Wheel Horse attire.

Dino is another nickname for Stevasaurus. He has made several transmission rebuild videos where he narrates or "discusses" the process. He also likes to watch paint dry.

Look at Farmers Almanac...... That's all I have to say bout that! < Forest Gump!

I never thought of puttin some nice chrome highway pegs on a Horse!

I'm getting closer guys...My next question is on paint. The local dealer (who I trust implicitly) told me that IH-50 is as close to Wheel Horse red as you can get. How do I get this mixed and also the numbers on the paint section here what so the y mean...EG -----DMR 478 149.4 ---- DMR 490 7.0 ---- DMR 451 286.6 ---- DMR 474 533.4 ---- DMR 475 507.8 ---- DXR 495 40.0 ---- DMR 499 536.4 Im lost again...but Im learning so much thanks to Geno and Bob Maynard

Check the blue wire at the solenoid for 12 volts when you turn the key to start. I like to use a test light so I can see how bright the light is. This gives me an idea as to how much amperage I have there. If there is no voltage or the light is dim, you probably have a corroded 30 amp fuse in the fuse block or in the case of no voltage, it has blown. If you have this fuse block it is below the battery box and has three fuses in it. It is notorious for becoming dirty and causing problems.

Does a leaf cart count?

Ok, before anyone credits me, this cart is not mine....... I am trying to figure out how to sell this to the misses, especially after I dropped $325.00 on the Bolens chipper shredder.... < However, she now thinks that was money WELL spent... Now I just have to figure out a plan for this.... I many have put the CART before the HORSE, on this one!

I stopped using photobucket when they changed their format , I couldn't get on with it ,like others have said ,I find it far easier to upload straight from my computer library.

Well, this year I will be prepared. If its light snow, I will be using the C-101 and plow. Medium/Heavy snow I will be using my Gravely 20G with plow (I know, I know...at least its red). For the heavy stuff, its back to the Wheelhorse corral for the 520-H and single stage blower. Now to get the blower off of the C-101 and onto the 520-H...then get the plow on the Gravely...then to get the blade on the C-101. See! Easy as pie! I'm also going to try and find time to mod the single stage with rubber flap on impeller and put a rubber squeegee on the two plows and maybe even see about doing a mod to the scraper edge on the blower. We will see how that goes if there is time.

I will post some Pics later.

I have three Wheel Horse Dump Carts My first one I paid $80 for and coated it with POR-15 (two coats of clear in the bottom) and then painted with Valspar IH red. One of the wheels had a bad rust spot and I had a welder repair it correctly. The second one I bought in Evansville , Indiana and hauled home in the trunk of a Toyota Camry ( they fit fine upside down with the trunk lid tied down). I repainted it with Valspar IH Red and changed both tires -the wheels were fine. Before Painting: After Painting: My favorite cart -an old LT-24 dump cart from the mid-1950's - I am leaving this as original as possible!

I went to buy a D250 plow today from a guy on craigslist today and also check out this sweet custom loader he built for his D250!!! Awesome D250

Picked this up the other day, not red , but very nice JD.

II found this picture on the internet. Looks like a neat project. Cleat

Can anyone tell me any information about this lawn ranger a friend of mine talked to a guy that wants to sell it was wondering year or any other information anyone can gather from these pictures. I have not seen it in person. Thanks

lol Sounds about right. I wish I could have bought stocks in onan parts years ago. Anyway, I hope this pertains to the post because If i ran into some engines with the insulator missing, I am sure others have/will too. And be scratching there heads like I am . I did some google searching on the question at hand and came across some people saying" its important you install the insulator! ask me how I know" Well yes , How do you know?? lol . No one every says why.

Thanks for the compliments, I appreciate it

If mine looked that good I couldn't get it near the snow.

Well i have not posted pict of the load of implements i got erly this summer.. but i got some really nice but rusty stuff... i got this winch that has been on a 1054 and it is bought as a wheel horse implement on this side of the pond.. not sure it you guys have something like this on your side of the pond.. when ill got it it was rusty etc etc since it had been sitting in the woods for about 10 years.. covered whit some steel/roof.. i have had it apart and went thru all bearings and chains in it, And i have fab up a new bracket so it now fits on the quickattach.. and gave it a new coat of paint.. so here you have some pict of it.. Time to get some paint on it So im almost done whit it.. just need to fab up a belt pulley on it since that one was gone when ill got it.. and some small more parts to paint and it is ready to be used!!! Lars

Wow ! Martin that would be great. I'll be happy to wait for your reply. Thank You WH nut you and Martin are on the same page. Thank You km3h I'll give that a try also. Special thanks to all of you. REDSQUARE members are a special group of people. I'm happy to be a member also.

there are cheaper ways to go about this. simple search on here will turn up sources for your parts at much cheaper prices, even a substitute coil can be used for around $40. the pickup can be bought for about $80 (genuine part). i don't have time right now but i can post up here a little later tonight your procedures for testing the module and coil. they are available in the demystification guide as well..... i would test the individual parts first before buying new, unless you have unlimited funds and just want to replace everything...... you are not the first with these symptoms, there are different members on here with Onan ignition problems almost weekly. many of us have gone down this road before and most of the experiences are posted on here. the best piece of advice i can give you right now is to search and read, there is a wealth of info on this forum......

You just gave me an idea Ed. When I saw the grey I thought of the epoxy on my shop floor, it's indestructible. Also, don't even think of walking on a wet spot or you'll find yourself on the floor.

That's fine just figured I'd remind you lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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I could but I'm Wheel Horse to the bone. I should have it tattooed on my butt.

If you applied 12v to the + side of the coil you have eliminated everything but the ignition on the motor. If still no spark you have either a bad coil or module

I'm not familiar with the GT Workhorses (their safety switches) , but could it be something as silly as the PTO level is engaged? I did that once, shut it down with the level engaged and could not start it a week or two later. Took me two days of trouble shooting before I noticed the lever forward.

Now that's a cool idea.

As always Gary, real nice job!

Geno is right! That thing does look mean! I want to see what it looks like from the top and side view.

Skinny ag tires or standard to skinny turf tires with chains. You must have weights and preferably have your tires loaded. (As you stated you plan on doing). Heavy wet snow tends to stick to tires and if you have wide tires, you just don't get good traction.

nice job

I had an MTD Fifteen Hundred last year. It was green when I got it ... then it caught the red from the horses!

whaaaaaat da F Duke... ill bet in a few mds she has take over your shop and put you in the Basement. :laughing-rofl: Lars

I have photo bucket but I don't know about changing anything. I opened a you tube acct just for putting video's here.

Here is what I ended up with.....all there except the rear frame attachment contraption......still don't know the model for sure but it is circa 1964 as Garry said..... Even have an extra blade set for.....well for whatever......price??? Well...lets just say....affordable.....

almost as good as "Watching paint dry"! Which I'm doing right now!!

a 1055 is not a 1054 in size - the 1055 was a short fram tractor. = I have a 1054 and it is my favorite tractor.

I got to have my dinner and ice cream!