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If I knew that Wheel Horses would have helped me with dating, I should have started collecting them in High School, or even in the 6th grade ( is that what Scott is doing with his WH club? ).

Wow! If teams from Illinois had that attitude about doughnuts, they could beat teams from Minnesota!

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I agree Bob...what these guys are saying about doughnuts is just not right... it is not the doughnut's fault that Iowa sucks...It is not the doughnut's fault that Northwestern can't win when you think it should, or that they win when you think they should loose...it is not the doughnut's fault that Indiana lost both of their 1/4 backs...it is not the doughnut's fault that Purdue has won a couple of games...it's not the doughnut's fault that Minnesota beat Iowa (OH OH...that is this week). ...it is not the doughnut's fault that Penn St can't win in Happy Valley...............and you watch...it is not the doughnut's fault that Maryland and Rutgers have a chance to upset the apple cart. Doughnuts are a way of life, and we should not have relegated them to the basement...meaning you get the doughnut if you lose...rather...you should get the doughnut if you win!! So here I am on my soap box, saying that the doughnuts in this world have been treated unfairly...kind of like the Big 10 this year. Put our best team in the Top Four and squeeze the jelly out of them, we can do this...this is America, this is the NCAA, THIS IS THE BIG TEN. :happy-jumpeveryone:

My 854 in work clothes..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgKLNJlF1WE

A couple more from me

This is as close as I came to moving any snow last year, or just about any previous year down this way. No snow stuck to the driveway or walkway. No accessories required IE: Socks, boots, cab, chains, weights, gloves or any of that "Cold Weather Gear"! This blade has moved a lot of dirt and gravel over the past 47 years, it might balk at the cold wet stuff. This could very well be it's first contact with snow.

Great news Mike! After the brownie incident, my dog Spiffy got into baking.. and came up with a special menu item for this week.. that's right.. GRANOLA DONUTS!! :thumbs:

I need a little help here, I am helping a friend clean out his barn that burned down and found this old belt guard. he said he had an old wheel horse years ago and think's this I from it, I think It is a guard for a suburban. any thoughts? I know these are worth something and would love to find someone that needs it rather than put it in the scrap yard

Geno's meet + greet coming to a town near me. Saturday Dec 6 is the day beginning at 9AM! A big one is in the future for next Spring but I thought about what several of you have said on the board, in pm's and on the phone and it makes good sense to try to do something soon to just hang out if nothing else. Big thing of course is the unpredictability of the weather this time of year. I have 3 dates in mind and would like to know how many can come and what date is best for you. If weather totally stinks on the date we pick and you guys want to postpone it a week then that can be done also, I am flexible. If it's not really bad like a snowstorm we can all hang out at the shop, if it's really warm and no rain there is 300 acres to play on right across the street. I assume bringing tractors or whatever will depend largely on the weather, let me know if I'm wrong there. This will be a learning experience for me and will make the big Spring one better. Please let me know a date from the ones below, and if you plan on bringing anything. Blue will be here with the big BBQ outfit serving up the food and Sandra said she may whip up some things as well. Also let me know what type of sides salads you like. Dates - Nov 22 (Sat) REMOVED Nov 29 (Sat. after t-day) REMOVED *** Dec 6 (Sat.) Any other input if I forgot something is appreciated. Saturday Dec 6 is the day beginning at 9AM!

Like the title says, I'm new around here. I'm in western WI and have been looking for a good old garden tractor for a while now to get places in my woods that I can't get to with the full grown farm tractors. I found this old guy on C/L, made a deal on it and brought it home tonight. (This is where I MIGHT get a picture loaded, first time using the software this forum uses, might take a couple tries, bear with me) It had been sitting for a while, the prior owner couldn't get spark. I was prepared to buy it non-running, but I had some time before work, and he'd been working on it already for a while. I figured out that the ammeter was shot and no power was getting past it. Once we bypassed it and used a little air to prime the fuel system, it took off and purred. Helping get it running might have cost me a few dollars in cash (it was a good price, regardless), but it gave me peace of mind that the motor didn't need a ton of work, and that the transmission was working right. Anyhow, it needs some minor stuff I'll get around to as I get time (never enough of that), and I'm sure I'll have questions. It probably won't ever be a show queen, but it's gonna make my life easier cutting firewood, and maybe some other jobs as I get some attachments. It's a bare tractor at the moment. I've got a set of tire chains to cut down that should fit it when I'm done, and extra weight is easy to find at work (I work in a metal fab shop). That should be all it needs for woods duty - might need a little bigger trailer though! It might go to a garden tractor pull or two next summer, never know. Feel free to ask if you got any questions, other than "wanna sell it", 'cause that answer is not just no, but H E double hockey sticks no! If any of you recognize the handle from other forums, say Hi. I use the same handle everywhere I go. Steve Star Prairie, WI (just a little ways outside of the Twin Cities / Minneapolis-St Paul, MN)

Had just finished first leaf pick up of the season. There will be more!!!!

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Best thing I heard for a long time....the friend part that is.....thanks..... Well I'm glad you restrained yourself.....really happy I got the chance to buy it!!

Shag? next thing you know you'll get an old Dodge van and deck it out. Black shag with orange stripes!

Very few of us have the need nor the money to buy expensive testing equipment. I have pierced a lot of wires in my 78 years. It is certainly not the best thing to do and I would never say it was but for the back yard mechanic with limited need for high priced testing tools it will work. I put a piece of rubber tape around it. I think the next time I have to do it I will use a dab of crazy glue along with the tape..

No seriously, if you think its an older model and I am just guessing here but it would be a 1988 or 1989. They lack the forward swept axle and gear reduction steering which could drop the price some. The 1990 had forward swept axle but still no gear reduction steering. 1991 on up was the 520h beast that has the full bells and whistles. Price??? Pictures?? what size/type deck? What kind of snowblower. Single stage tall chute, single stage short chute, two stage?? Once that information is had then i think we can give you a better idea. Good Luck

We all have them! I once couldn't figure out why my tractor didn't start.. Thought about it for what felt like forever. Yeah, I drained the gas a couple nights before.

grnlark originates from my first classic car I ever bought nearly 20 years ago (and still own) - my seafoam green '65 Skylark

Yep, misunderstood, but a 1/2 mile from anywhere Geno has been, is still in his backyard!

I think you misunderstood me....I wasn't within 1/2 mile of geno....I was within 1/2 mile of where I picked the snowmobile up for him....haha....in my backyard....not his....

All you guys are very fortunate to have a wife who also has a keen interest in this hobby. My wife has no clue how many I have as she never takes a peek in both of my sheds. She has no interest in tractors but does allow me to have my time to enjoy tinkering with my hobby. For the record, I have now adopted 9 Wheel Horses in the past 3-1/2 years since I got hooked. When I mentioned a few weeks ago that I was interested in another one on c-list, she was ok with that as long as I don't put it in the garage. So, I take that to mean either it's time to start a second tier level in my larger shed or we're getting new living room furniture.

This may be easier than I thought. I had time to play with the K Series on this tractor! The PM said it wouldn't start. He didn't say how, why or what the failure mode was. It just wouldn't start. Well it sat for a year in the elements and I don't think he garaged it all the time he owned it so after cleaning a mouse nest out of the top of the flywheel, I had to take every connector apart and clean them. The key switch was the worse. (Also found that the tiny wires to the Low Oil Light were corroded off making that light non-repairable). The solenoid was also rusted so no power was going through it. The ground off the battery was also not making good contact. An hour into it, I had juice to the starter and the voltage gauge. Pulled what was left of a badly fouled spark plug and replaced with a new one and tested for spark which I had. Motor oil actually looked good and was at the full mark! Popped the plug in and gave it a shot of ether and it fired. Next was to see what the fuel lines were like. I barely touched an in-line fuel filter at the fuel pump inlet and the fuel filter fell apart along with real dark gasoline in the lines. I siphoned the fuel that was left in the tank and it was totally black. Not gummy or foul smelling. Just black. So I know I need to flush the tank and replace the fuel line but I needed to know if the engine would run! I put a small 4 inch piece of fuel line on the fuel pump inlet and filled it with gas and leaving it higher than the inlet and then gave it another shot of ether and it fired right up and ran nice as could be. No knocks or weird sounds other than the drive belt banging around under the belt guard. (Probably a rusted idler). A little smoke when I cranked up the RPM's all the way but it was only during the transition. Not bad for as long as it sat! I'm happy. I already know I'll have a Bi*#@ of a time tearing everything apart. I had to use my easy-outs on three of the four bolts holding the tunnel cover on to get to the key switch and clutch switch. All in all, not too bad for fifty bucks!

Thanks for all the info. I will probably just get it running and show it as is behind my suburban 400 that Stevasaurus and others helped me to get back into usable condition. I am always amazed at all the helpful members on this site and the amount of knowledge you all are willing to share.

Installed mine today while we had one last warm day. I like the look, just hope they hold up. Time will tell! Only paid about $2.50 for the vinyl runner from Lowes and around $5 for the adhesive. I still have enough to make another pair!

Smelling the bacon and tasting it are two different things.

Update, the new Kohler OEM Fuel Pump gasket fixed the engine oil leak and I have gotten the GT 14 to a point where she is a going to stay until spring, running well and will be easy to get her ready for mowing next spring... pics attached. Thanks to all my fellow Wheelers for all the help provided!

That deal might have been out of Geno's " I gotta have it can't live without it" zone...

We need to have a talk with Spiffy. Better yet, give him the recipe to these. I wonder if he could be persuaded to adjust his culinary skills? Things were on the right track a few weeks ago.

I though that was you... back in the day. Amazing what people will do... for a hotdog.

As in any best case scenario... it will be the price you and your buyer arrive at.

Sandra is peeking over my shoulder again... She just said "Well I really like Bob too!" So she just said to make sure and say she wants to be your freind too! You're welcome to come down for the meet + greet here if you want too - I know it's about 9 hours but if you want to come I have a whole upstairs with extra beds and baths so you're welcome to stay with me to get rested up for the trip back home.

Wow Geno! Really sounds like a good time! I have to wait and see if they plan to start cancer treatments after the 12th and when and where they are going to be. If they don't conflict in any way, I believe either the 29th or the 6th would be the better dates. Just.what everyone else thinks I suppose. If I can get one of my non redsquare wheel horse cohorts to come with me, I'd bring the 701, and either my one friends 310, or my other friends 753 and RJ59. I do hope I can make it, and I'll let you know either way! Thanks for the invite! Dom...

Looking good Ed. I guess I will let out one of my secrets in process. Terry (Vinylguy) and I are working on a new dash panel project. It will be a replica like yours but without the bump in the middle, Terry says it gives some people fits installing the decal. Scott has a a few of my dash panels and is working up a quote on them. The new panels will be the same gauge as original. They may also come black satin powder coated with the decal already applied or not, this could be left up to you guys. They could also be done in stainless, bronze, etc. This is still in the works and cost is not estimated yet. We actually started on it last week and should know the deal in a few weeks or so. Once the panel is done I will need to send one to Terry so he can adjust the decal for it.

Well, either way, I like the looks of the rubber mat over tape. I think it looks like you spent that little extra time on the project. Just one guys opinion!

Thanks, guys! I am enjoying my week off, but with a 10# lift limit there isn't a lot to do. Except thank the Lord and docs that worked on me! I removed the dressing over the catheter insertion sites (3) this morning- ouch! Super sticky, looked like saran wrap. Thankful for all the shaving they did now, LOL. I have taken a walk, and didn't get out of breath like before....the test will be walking with Murphy, our 5 year old 60# rescue Basset Hound! Once we are on the homeward bound lap, he is ready to get home for supper! Thanks again for the get well wishes!

Ginger may want to jump in here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAK-Idghs4A Rob

No plowing leaves? You need to talk to Steve!

522xi owner here. These machines are built like tanks and live up to the Wheel Hose marque . Parts availability is still very good from my experience. A common issue you may encounter is locating implements specific to 5xi line. As you likely know, these machines are different than all the other WH models. If you watch craigslist and other classified closely enough they'll pop up from time to time. 600hrs on a clean dealer maintained unit would be one to offer on. Many on this board will say that 600 hrs is approaching middle age for well maintained kohler command. If you get this tractor, you won't be disappointed.

Nice introduction Steve. Great tractor to start your addiction.

10 years ago, I'd have bought a blade and maybe a blower already for my new to me B-80. However, I'm older, fatter, lazier, and appreciate a nice warm cab more these days, so the 88 Chev with an 8 1/2' Western on the front will keep the farm yard clear while I'm in a tshirt. I'll save playing with the WH for days when it's nice enough to enjoy it. The biggest problem here is that after the snow ends, the thermometer usually heads for the south side of zero in a hurry, along with a stiff north wind. I just ain't as big a fan of cold as I used to be. When the piles of snow get in the way, I've got a Massey Ferguson 180 with loader to move the snow elsewhere.

Nice looking GT-14. I used my 1969 GT-14 for plow duty last winter. I have rear indise weighte and 2-link chains. It worked very well!

The fuel cock and grommet are under the tank on the back of the tractor - the gas tank needs to be empty to change these unless you fell like playing Tom Thumb. Part 24 and 25 here http://www.partstree.com/parts/?lc=toro_consumer&mn=21-10K805%2C+310-8+Garden+Tractor%2C+1988&dn=810547R1-47R10048-00022

I own 12 tractors. If you were to ask my wife, she would tell you she doesn't know how many tractors I have and doesn't care. I recently finished restoring one and all she said was that's nice. We have been maried for 49 years and we have learned to give each other some space from time to time. She will come out to the shop sometimes and sit while I work on something but mostly she just makes sure I am OK and brings me coffee, ice water and lunch. I have to get my own beer.

Very nice tractor you have there.