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Decided on a bit of a tidy up, so put the horses to work in the woods moving a few tons of stone. Some pieces were pretty big and required special treatment....project bendy handled it with ease One of my sons tried to help but his C-121 is no match for the slope out - lucky for him we could tow him out Here's a few pics and a video... http://youtu.be/La0LFlOp6a0

Just got back from going around with the kids trick and treating. We go up to a house..I spot red way way way back in the corner of the property. Said to my son mike...geez. wonder if that's a wheel horse. Next thing I know Mike is waving to me from the steps. Hey dad..it is. The homeowner wants to get rid of it. My wife sighs..it go flying up to meet the guy....he bought it about 5 years ago. He said it had a diferant engine in it. Hood don't close all the way. One tire in front half flat. Just stopped running couple weeks back. The gent says tell ya what....for 50 bucks you can have it. If no rain tomorrow I will get more pics...just took one and left. Kids were anxious to get back to Halloween stuff. What do you guys think. The metal looked ok. Deck looked super....can I find a motor..think it's worth a follow up? Let's hear advice.. will post more pictures maybe tomorrow. Ty

I destroyed my old puller. It was an old GM front hub puller from the 80's and I tore the threads out of the cast housing. I got some 3/8 plate at an auction pile. I ordered 7/8" fine grade 5 rod for a forcing scrwew and super heavy nuts from McMaster-Carr. I took it all plus a hub to my fabricator friend and had him go to town. He welded 2 plates together for strength, 2 nuts for a large thread area and welded a nut to the rod for turning. I'm using 5 7/16" x 2" fine bolts to thread into the hub and will back them up with nuts. Who knows how long it will be before I need to pull another hub. I will post results.

This one is not mine, but very famous. The cup not the guy holding it.

this is my barn find, sort-of. my dad bought this 1974 D200 somewhere around 1975 or 1976. not sure when we parked it in the barn, but we know it was in there in oct of 1987 when the house burnt. the front of the barn was open and dad didn't want people to have access to the content with nobody living on the property so we closed the front of the barn in. the poor old D200 sat there for another 19 years until the fall of 2006 when he finally let me dig it out, at one time i offered dad $ 500.00 for it and his response was why one day it will be yours anyways. so i dug it out which was not an easy task in it self. i took it up the road to a friend of mine curvie, even though he was in his 90's got it running again. it had i, believe 397 hrs showing. the mufflers were completely rotted off so i replaced them. never did get the turning brakes working again. me and this tractor have a long history together since dad bought it when i was a teenager. i hope to pass it down to one of my kid or at least somebody in my family. someday i will have to start a thread on it . now it is showing a little over 400 hrs i would have to double check on that might be 410 hrs martin you wanted barn find tractors here's mine eric j

lost my senses awhile back and bought this wheel horse senior that needs help bad. It started when I called about an add on craigslist from a gentleman selling a wheel horse collection but there were no pictures or any tractors listed. when I called I asked what do you have for sale and he replied what are you looking for Sooo for the heck of it I said a wheel horse senior there was a moment of silence then he said I have one but I was not going to sell it . so we talked for awhile and found out we knew who each other was from the wheel horse show he was looking for some information I had so we traded e-mail address and hung up later I e-mailed him the information we was looking for and told him that if he ever decides to sell the senior to let me know. about two months went by and I received an e-mail from him wondering if I was still interested in buying the senior well one thing lead to another and a deal was made and now I have my work cut out for me too save this one this one will be a learning experience Brian

Just brought home a 520-h here are the raw pics. Have not touched it other than backed off trailer and tested the mower. got the wagon in the deal too! Looked up numbers and looks like a 1991. Motor runs great hydro works great po said mower cuts uneven. will keep u posted on cleanup.

Ok I know it's Halloween but does this look like October? I think maybe mowing season is on hold.

Without pics its hard to put a value on it but............$1500 seems way to high unless its was a fresh minty mint restored machine with receipts. The plow is a $200 item, the deck maybe $300, so is the tractor alone worth $1000. Not in my opinion. I'll toss out a $$ without pics........$800 max. Mike.........

Another good one here...diesel/electric mower and sulky.

NJ ordinance GRTFND-4-50-BUCS: " Owners of said red lawn conveyances shall be limited to three units. Any ownership beyond that shall be shipped south below the Mason-Dixon Line, i.e. Maryland specifically."

I figured I’d post this one again. A 1972 Commando 800 and one of my favorite rebuilds. Purchased in the mid 80’s by my Mom, she used it in the original configuration for close to 20 years before her health told her no more. This is a well traveled Commando 800. I hauled it from northern Indiana down here and tore it completely down. The picture was dated 2005 and was taken in my backyard down here. I’m not sure if the camera date was set right but that sounds pretty close. The aging paint was stripped and repainted with Regal Red. The rear tires were upsized to 22-7.50 from my 76 B-80 as well as the original seat from that tractor, adding the seat pan for more leg room. Once completed the original 36†RD deck went back on and I hauled it back to Indiana for my grandson who is still using it on their 14 acres.

Here's one [emoji2] He's the future of our hobby.

Geez Mike! Are you waiting in line already?

Here Here on getting things checked out. I was feeling run down this past Tues. and had on and off heartburn. My Doctor convinced me to go to the ER. Most tests showed nothing unusual but 1 blood test raised a tiny flag. I got sent to a bigger hospital and ended up needing 2 stents in my LAD artery. I'm feeling like myself again.

520H with 44" two stage blower Brian

Working three horses with Sundstrand hydros and knowing that the day would surely one day come when I’d need to fix one of them I acquired a ‘for spares or repairs’ C-121 auto early this year Described as having an engine that was reluctant to start but will move forwards and backwards I found that whilst it was strong in both directions the hydro takes a while to jump into action once you’ve finally managed to get the engine going. It’s a fault that’s appeared on the forum before and had clearly existed on this tractor for many years judging by the way the keyways on the hubs and axles had been totally destroyed by the jolting action, so much so in fact that a bolt through the axle and hub had been added on one side to transfer drive and keep the hub on! For the price I paid, it would provide an ideal opportunity to have a go at the disassembly and re-assembly of a hydro pump and motor without putting any of my fleet at risk. A nice little ‘no pressure’ learning exercise for the winter was in the offing. Seemed like a good scheme until only a few weeks later the hydro on my D-200 died, it had been working hard with no warning signs or sounds when it failed. Guessing that the symptoms i.e. no motion and no implement lift function could mean the splines on the pump drive had stripped (though I’ve learnt by now not to try second guessing Sundstrand faults) there was no option but to move the three point and ram etc across to my other D-200 for the season and the winter project now needed a bit of re-thinking. If I could cure the fault on the C-121 transmission and it was in otherwise good order I could perhaps use the motor from it for the D but there would be a problem with the pump in that the motion control shaft is on the opposite side for a D series resulting in needing to use some parts from the original D series pump to put together a suitable arrangement. What I really needed was a good pump with motion control shaft available on the correct side but here in the UK D series tractors rarely come up for sale, good hydros from one being parted out, never to my knowledge! Lady Luck smiled on me in September when a complete C-161 transaxle with believed to be good hydro appeared on a well known site and I managed to grab it for the starting bid price . In terms of the hydro, it’s a Sundstrand 90-1173, same as used on the later D series, and has a ‘universal’ motion control shaft which protrudes from either side of the pump casing – The tractor had been parted as the engine was beyond repair so there was a good chance the hydro was indeed good but that would need testing. To do this has meant putting the transmission onto the C-121, getting the engine to start and testing it out thoroughly. It went well in both directions then the real test of confronting an immoveable object with it. Even with weight on the seat, the rear tyres continued to excavate the surface of the drive so I guess the hydro can be considered to be good to use. It appears then that I have enough bits to stand a reasonable chance of getting the D-200 going again using the pump and motor from this transmission. It also means that I’ll be left with a good transaxle which I could use with the pump and motor unit from the C-121 and maybe that tractor is worth saving after all rather than being parted. If I can manage all of this then finally I get my chance with the old D pump and motor to have a go at disassembly and inspection etc. Trying to put all of this into a logical order, I’m going to take the head off the engine to hopefull find out what's up with it while the C-121 still has a good tranny attached and, while the 'jolting' tranny is off, I'll check out the acceleration valves as a first step. I don’t have the time to be working on the project every day at the moment but I’ll keep you posted on progress and I’ll more than likely be needing to pick the brains of those of you with knowledge and experience. Hints, tips and advice always welcome.

One from my Horsing around here today.

Agree with Bob,, paint marker is the way to go, but like hammerheads idea too.. this is my 701 done with a paint marker

Glenn - you probably don't want to spend the time on it. Not really woth mcuh, honest! Why would you pay $50.00 for something not running? It probably has more tricks, than treats, associated with it...... BTW, where did you say this place was??? Nice score Glenn! Rob

Be sure to look at some of the other videos on custom tractors after this 10 second video . . .

Just remember, most questions like this are answered in the Kohler K-series service manual which is free for downloading from our manuals section. Figure 1-6 on page 1.7, and 12-44 on page 12.17 show the torque values and sequence. Section 12.16 also describes the procedure for proper torquing, running for 15 minutes, allowing to cool, and retorquing.

Hi Molacker..... If I were you at this point....I would take the tins and carb off the engine....(get carb kit )....plug any openings like the intake and then powerwash it using something like simple green as a grease cutter.... drain the oil from the tranny then hang that carcass that you have left on the cherry picker and do the same thing...... Then power wash the tins you have off..... wipe any water off using a spray and wipe wax.... change the oil in the tranny and motor when back together....get a new boot for the shifter if rotten.....enjoy!!!! Oh yeah....take that old mule off the front tachomatic too....lol....doesn't have pulleys any way...save it for a future homemade attachment........ And get a new seat.....

Wow what a find! Some guys have all the luck!

Thanks for all the suggestions, think I am going to try the hard roller. I will post my results...

If we get any of the white stuff down here in Raleigh-wood, I'll be using my 314-8.

So, with bitten and Hodge to pick yet...I am the only Northwestern fan this week...what am I missing here?? The stars are in alignment, the QB's are ready, the horses are facing West, Iowa is afraid to cross the goal line and I have squeezed the heck out of a doughnut. I have even invented a new cocktail for my Wheel Horse mug...a Bloody Maria...WOW!!! If the guys in the basement start getting Breakfast Burritos (and there is a good chance JimD will not be alone after this weekend)...I am going into free fall and count me in, but I just can't believe that Burrly1 has got all you guys thinking that Iowa can win at home against Northwestern. You have them all hood-winked John...Thanks Mate. See...the defense can't cross the goal line either.

Here are a few of my pics for you to consider

Here's an image of my 18 automatic in its as found condition, Mark.

Here is a few of my Wheel Horse's for your consideration for the calendar this year! Thank You Martin!

Not that it matters... I just like picts. Some 877's here...

I submit for your amusement the infamous back-flipping Commando 8

YIPPEE!!!! Today was sheet metal paint day!! Used BASF products, 4 stage, well, 5 if you include primer, but 4 in the finish layer!! First we applied 2 coats of white base ... Then in the second stage comes the cool stuff ... 2 coats of Arctic Ice White ... this is where we make everything look like we were at a strip club!! LOL It's really hard to see in the photo ... These were all done with 10 min flash time between coats .... Now the first coat of Candy Apple Red ... Looks good, but way too "pink"!! ... so ... the second coat ... Now we're talkin' ... but still not there!!! Try coat number 3 ... then add 4 coats of clear ... AND..... WOW .. that's sharp!! Let dry till Monday AM, wet sand and buff, then start boltin' together!! FINALLY!!

Here you go Firpo.

...but you're from Jersey Glenn, so it's OK.

30wt motor oil is what I use in all my wheel horses

Cheap socket and grind it to fit.

WHAT?????? The correct cops on the engine.........I am still hiding from the fashion police. You seen the way I dress. Lol Glenn

Glenn, Broaden your internet search and membership. Try these sites. I found them when I ventured into the realm of "Bee-Hinds." http://www.smokstak.com/ http://www.asecc.com/ The other possibility for an HH60 is another brand from that era. Troy-Bilt, John Deere, etc. used the HH60 as well. John

The first thing that comes to mind is the ignition switch is wrong. Should be for magneto ignition and the original switch was part number 7572. Make sure it has an M terminal on it for magneto ignition. Wiring diagram is in the operator manual Garry

Gotta love it when the previous owners tear it up with copious amounts of stupid... You'll get it back to better than new

did you get it home yet, what are you waiting for !!!!!!!!!!! lol eric j

glenn, bruce cable on here who goes by cable has found some cushions over the years that fit on the 520 seat pan so all you have to do is remove the old rip cushion and maybe buy some new beading and replace cushion. so instead of looking for a complete new seat see if you can find a replacement cushion. you just can't get in a hurry while doing this because you never know when one will appear. it won't have the logo on it but then neither will the replacement seat. a couple of months back i went to a auction and bought a medium and low back seat cushion for $ 5.00 each eric j

That's true I wasn't even thinking about it

Seems I just can't stop myself. I have a 4 car garage I built about 12 years ago that has filled up with stuff. I took the 1 car spot at the end with no door (far right in 1st pic in background) and put in more racks for more stuff. The floor under the racks held 15 of the 26 decks that are stacked for now. Still stuff out in the floor but once I CL all these tires I should be a little more organized, I hope. Took all day to move everything out, put up the racks, and move it all back in, got done about midnight on Monday.

If I drop anything and can't locat it, my golden retrevar has this uncanny Ability to find and wash and chew and even degrease whatever. No telling what goes thru, he just knows he is helping, bless his heart !!!

Bob, Back in 1975 when I got out of x-ray school I worked midnights at St. E's in GC for a couple years as an x-ray tech. Then I worked as a tech at the hospitals in Belleville til the late 80's. That's why all my friends call me DOC. I moved away from the area in 1988 and have sold X-ray equipment for the past 25+ years. Cancer is not a death sentence today by any means. Treatments have greatly improved and its not unheard of to live many good years after diagnosis. My best advice is go with your gut, if you don't like what you hear, by all means get a second opinion. I do know one of the best treatments is a strong positive attitude. Like anything in life you will have good days and bad days. Fortunately with treatment regimes now days the good will out way the bad. Above all you have to keep an attitude of you can and will kick this thing. Keep the faith and may God bless you and yours!!! STAY POSITIVE!!!

I believe HDAP is a John Deere specific term for their "upgraded" tire set. HDAP are just Carlisle HD Field Trax tires that JD sells at huge markup The Carlisle All Trails are very similar though and available in more sizes that fit the WH's.

What is a HDHP tire