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John...I have given this a lot of thought. There are no doughnuts for second place, they are in the basement. Since I can't lose the IOWA game this week, I have had to look at other alternatives. Here is a picture of the guy that ended up in the basement last year (he knows who he is)...he looks happy and content.

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I have been a member for a few years and have enjoyed reading other posts and info. I had a GT-14 given to me last week which is my first Wheel Horse (a brand not common here in northern MN). The GT is a 1970 model 1-7451 serial # 630763 with a 48" deck and a 30" snowblower. Also, all the tires say Wheel Horse on them. The GT has been in the woods for 5-8 yrs. But after changing oil & putting in a battery, got spark and with a shot of ether it fired. Now I am cleaning carb. & gas tank. Pictures are on arrival at my shop. I think it will be a Winter project with many questions to follow.

Yes, thank you, just created an account for this WH site. Really great site from what i have been looking at and reading to answer some questions, My brother got the tractor in the late 80's Started to restore it, and never finished, so it has been sitting arounfd for a very long time until last year. This 400 was a year long build,. Sometimes progress was minor and even slow, to leaps forwards in progress. Parts list, 3-5 hp Industial series briggs engines( picked briggs, for fit, easy to get parts, and easily modifyable, these engines are drag raced, so i have the option to go very radical) Troy Built pony tiller electric start system, 3-plumbling chrome fittings for the exaust, 3 chrome air cleaners, 3 thecumseh H50 carbs, 1 fuel pump operated from the crankcase pressure, 1- triple snowmobile trottle sysem, 1 john deere belt gaurd/ elevator sheet metal, 8 pulleys, 3 idol pulleys, made the battary box and used a motorcyle battary for the small space i had left under the seat that was not taken up by the gas tank/ seat bracket, and belt gaurd , made and mounted the steering system on top the middle engines's L head offset the steering shaft. Deck lever(shortend to fit under air cleaner and remade bracket), reworked clutch/brake pedal, wider tires for the back, 5" ones for the front. and many more hours with metal brackets, intakes manifolds , air cleaner mounts. overall i just got it running and driving late spring of this year, I still have to finish it, just not now, maybe next year,, but painting, will not be an option, i kept it as gotten condition and i wanted a Ratrod themed tractor, lot of work just to get it to this point, a lot of EBAY parts since my brother lost a decent amount of the parts he took off

Project is now over Remember the bottom front of the hood ? lots of cracks, holes and rust. I love the end result ! Here is the revived horse... it works like a new one. Many thanks for the help and support

Wife decided she wanted a bigger garden but not too big. Slapped on the loaded Silvertowns and weights and hook ed up the 8" WH/Brinly plow.

A friend stopped by, found in a barn, new in a box a couple of items. He thought I might be interested, Wow! Of course I love gifts! A deck discharge chute, doesn't fit my 48" SD's but, I'll put it away for someone. Have a mule drive for the newly picked up Work Horse but, the newer drive looks good. I needed it too, of course I love gifts.

Picked this one up a couple weeks ago at mentone from Brrly. Finally got it complete and running today. First tore it apart and power washed everything. Went through the drive system, and had to change some gaskets on the engine, and rebuild the carb. Runs pretty good now. In pretty decent original shape. Plan to leave this one as is, just straighten out the hood a little more and possibly some new decals.Still needs a few little things here and there, but is ready to take to Scotts Meet and greet this weekend.

So, here we are, on the floor at last. Tomorrow I will start finishing the engine. I need too paint the muffler and put the tins on. I also must try to paint the hood grill black if the weather holds. I really want to get that done so I can let it harden before I put it on the tractor. I was tempted to put the seat pan on to see what it looked like but I decided to wait for the grill and the rest of the dash panels and put the decals on everything at one time. Yesterday I bought two more sets of decals from Terry. He really does a great job on them. I really have to get some tires for this thing. These are the ones that came with it and they go flat almost as soon as I fill them

I found them at Allied Electronics. Looks like an exact replacement. Order a couple of extras and five switch caps. The caps seem to fall of as I have two without them. I checked the Dell City catalog but could not find any in there. These are Eaton switches same as the one that was on the tractor. I also ordered a supply of molex pins today on EBay. Have some connectors I want to refresh with new pins before I button up this project.

I m proud to can tell you that I am now "Technicien en mécanique générale"(French)!!!! Gooogle translater says Technician inGeneral Mechanical !? Now I m on a professional university called BTS. I have now technical English and it is a big advantage when you daily surf on Redsquare!!!seals, gears an stuff like that. Jeff

That's a crazy lookin' tiller you got with it.

Had our last pull for the year. Started at 11am Sat and last hook down the track at 7:40pm Sunday started at 10am with last hook at 6:10 pm. 152 hooks on Sat and 162 on Sunday, Had to strap flash lights on hoods Sat night or else you couldn't see where you were going, Tiring weekend but a load of fun we had pullers from 4 states for this one. Longest run 368ft @ 26mph for a 4cyl modified. Some of the pullers didn't get most of them battery went dead in the camera

Well, 1 step closer, to being ready...... Took the deck off and put the snow blower on... Took it over to my neighbor’s house so we could prep it before real cold weather hits. Set the height on the skids, readjusted the chain. Lubed chain. If anyone remembers my dilemma from last year with the belt being torn up. A little earlier in the year I was able to find a broken weld on the inside bearing housing. It is welded, but still seems to want to wobble a bit. Not much, but just enough that it has me wondering...... Anyway, also trued the main pulley 1 more time, to make sure the "on and off" angle of the belt was evenly split. Once all that was done, I dropped the blower again, pressure washed the deck before I put it back on. Hit all the zerts on the tractor and mower and re-attached the deck....BTW, maybe just me, but after 2 years I have finally found a simple way to re-attach the deck..... Call me just a little slow...... My issue had always been the front attachment bar. I would try and get that attached first.... I would always have issues getting it just right and then tripping the lever to release the clamps to hold it in place.... Then I would attach the lift arms.... Well, dummy me, got the idea to attach the lift arms first, then raise the lift arms, and what do you think happens when you raise the lift arms? It also raises the front bar that fits nice and neat, right into the front attachment.... Genius idea ROB! Takes all of 30 seconds to complete these steps now where it use to take me anywhere from 3 to 5 minutes……

If you are getting no flow of gas from the glass bowl when you disconnect the inlet tube from the pump, another pump probably isn't going to help. You need to find out why the gas is not flowing out of the tank by gravity

Maybe the trash man will take the Craftsman.

Paint the deck yellow, sell it to the Deere guy's and you'd have a free D 250

I imagine... somewhere out there is a trash man... who is very upset with you right now.

I would think that would be the best you could get for the snow.

Good ole 1067

I put 16-6.50-8' Firestones on my 417-8 with forward swept axle with gear reduction. it steers so easy now it ain't even funny.. I have the receipt for 160 bucks..

Hmm...have you checked the gas cap to be sure that the vent is open?

That tractor has been around for a while. Very cool indeed. I always thought it would have a bit more appeal though with era correct motors - Kohlers or Clintons.

As usual, I will be putting a B-100 with a 48" blade into service this winter.

The C-161 has snow duty this year

This has been my go to tractor for the past 7 years. She's being retired or sold not sure which yet. [emoji2]

If it snows here this winter I will be once again using my 312-8... No big rear tires on it this year though ..

Just picked this up sunday afternoon, guy said it was froze up... he was right but nother alittle pb blaster didnt fix.! should fit nicely behind the new c-160.

Those are the Carlisle, stock size, 23-850-12.

You and I have the same taste in our collection. I would much rather have a nice original patina machine that a show queen. A real nice machine for sure !!

Hi Dave, Yes, the OTC cab is going on the 523Dxi. It has the factory clevis hitch installed but you can only use one attachment at a time due to the hydraulics. So that is coming off to be replaced by the JB sleeve hitch. I was originally going to put the JB on the 520xi which is getting the plow this year to drag snow away but then realized that I can just back-drag with the front plow. I will be limited with the snowthrower so that's why the re-think. I don't need it for mine but for my neighbors I do. I hemmed and hawed over it. I thought of just getting the Uni-Bucket and use a motor from my JB bucket. John at JB is pretty firm in his thinking and marketing. Not difficult but not consumer oriented either. Must have a strong business, especially with a backlog! I'll let you know. John

I'm just sayin'...

Looks pretty good. I would use some emery cloth on the axles and get them nice and smooth so when you slide the new seals over they go on without damage. Check to make sure the bolts holding the bull gear together are tight too.

I like the plain ones better!

Just received the glass windshield, wiper and mirror for the snow cab that will be on the 523Dxi. Also, finally broke down and ordered the JB Sleeve Hitch so I can use a rear grading blade for in front of garage doors while using the 523Dxi with the blower. Three week backlog- but I don't think that I have to worry about snow during that time. I'm still cutting grass, and the leaves have yet to turn! I still have to use the Cyclone Rake yet.

Kohler single or Onan twin? If nothing else you can probably sell the engine as is here for a few bucks to put towards a "new" engine or wheel horse. I would vote putting a little money in and rebuilding it (even if it is more than you paid for it). If the rest of the tractor is in good shape (and well taken care of) then the engine is easy and will last many many years. Well worth it. Just dont scrap it.

I am looking at my Cyclone Rake right now. Just pulled it out of the shed to unfold it. Now that that is done, the "back-flipping" Commando 8 is going to have to go out to pasture until leaves are done and I can fold the Cyclone back up and hang it on the wall. Pleazzzzzzzzzzzzze don't start talking about snow so soon. I know the horses love to play in the stuff, but like John said, let get the leaves picked up first.

Did you pressurize the tank to make sure no air is in the line between tank and fuel pump. If you have any air in there it will make it hard for the pump to be able to move gas in the line when cranking. Being a 1054 I would use a clean toilet plunger or similar and make sure you get the line full of gas. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

There really isn't any argument you can win with a woman/wife/girlfriend when it comes right down to it, as we all should know. There is one thing you could do though. Tell her 'she' could go and buy what 'she' wants ( since 'she' is paying for it ) and then 'she' can work on it or pay someone to work on it herself. That last part may cause problems though. You might also tell her that buying one at a big box store means she would have to find a place that would do the warranty work because they won't. Even if it says JD or CC or Sears on it, those dealers may not work on it. So that warranty will mean virtually nothing unless she buys it from an actual dealer for their price. Of course logic does not work with 'she' so you could end up with no wife, an apartment where you won't need a tractor and child support and house payments where you no longer live. In other words, buy her what she wants and live with a mower you don't want. But you keep your WH's and all the rest of your stuff!

I picked up a thrower for off cl already. And I was surprised that my craftsman wheel weights bolted right up.

All the Horses love snow, plow, plow, plow. 416-8 and 414-8 aren't set up but, here's how they'll look.....shortly. The 520-8 will be setup too. For what? Grandsons love snow too ya know!

Man what a versatile guy@! QB, corner back sports reporter and weatherman. Oh I for got painter and restaurant critic. Good thing checking on the clothes. Give Mama time to stock up on material and thread! You got that right! With all that hot air, you guys will be modeling Jorts!

See if there is anything in this manual that would help Garry

That's pretty much where we stand currently. With the changes in my life, the loss of mom, a Job loss, a business Loss ... a failed Sale & move ... things have just stood still. Now that things are turning around, It's time to finish it out. Under both sides of the arch will be Upper Cabinets, with Lowers and a butcher block counter top, Steel in the middle directly under the arch with a place to sit and work on smaller projects. Need to pickup the lights that I plan to use before I can finish the drywall. Looking forward to getting it done though! Will do WH colors on the walls, Red/Linen Beige w/ a black stripe seperating the two Some WH memorabilia here and there as well as some other keepsakes from different automotive and trucking backgrounds ...

Nothing if I don't get my plow fixed or a new one for my 875 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I enlisted in the Coast Guard in '69. Coasties have a number of nicknames: Holligans Navy, Puddle Pirates, and Shallow Water Sailors (probably thought up by a Squid ). The two jokes that I remember were: We wear the US Treasury seal on our right sleeve (long history of the service.) That was the indicator of how deep the water could be to sail on. We had to be six feet tall in case the ship sank - so that we could walk to shore. With all of that, I chose "shallowwatersailor."

I believe u still use the 12 hp rod Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Actually the kohlers are designed to be bored over at .010, .020 and .030 and they have piston/ring sets available. They also use to have rings (not sure about the piston) that is .003 over for when it was appropriate to hone the cylinder on the original bore. When I read some of the incredible hours, 2000+ and more some folks are getting on their Kohler engines and then getting the same on a rebuild - that's a lot of seat time!