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We got about another foot of this white crap between yesterday and last night.The Squaw took a pic of me in the front driveway.Thats my older 416-H with the 2 stage blower.Seemed to throw the light fluffy snow pretty good.In case you're wondering what the green leaf is,thats her wind chime that hangs outside the front window.I can't wait for Spring weather!!

Snowblower is taking a real beating this year. The wooden tensioner on the 2 stage has worn out, Chain was stretched and thrown off so that needed to be replaced too, belt has been thrown off a few times in the heavy plow drifts at the end of the driveway and the bearings are worn again. I've had enough for this year but It just keeps coming a foot or two at a time. Crappy pic through a front window

Looks like Frank (Bowtieguy) just sold me a single cylinder D series sight unseen, he's about 3 hours away and I am really excited about getting another Wheel Horse, the collection has been so very lonely, even with 15 other machines.

Had to clear the snow next to my "barn" to keep the walls form giving way the snow was about 2.5 feet deep. Used the 418-8 with blower to make a path to move the unwanted snow into then blew it out of the area.. I must admit I am getting a little tired of the weekly snow storms this is the third week in a row that we've had a school closing snow storm.l

After reading these posts, I need to make a note to myself...."Don't get rid of any WH tractors...I will regret it if I do"

HANG IN THERE JOHN. I WILL CLEAN ALL THE SNOW FOR YOU, BUT I CAN NOT GET TO IT UNTIL JULY.

Craig, you are getting the snow pushing seat time that most guys here dream about ! And you get paid for it too!!! Thank you for posting these videos. Because of you I finally get to see these Orange County NY snows that my Father-in-Law would tell me his stories about. He did alot of plow truck driving back in his day, and the equipment he worked with was not near as nice as what you are operating. I have alot of respect for how you handle your responsibilities as a motor grader operator in all that snow and ice. Rock on bro!

it's been out of commission for awhile but it's back with a new motor and new rear meat, some maintenance on just about everything and after moving some snow piles back from the road and driveway, I shined it up in the garage since the temps were in the high 30's today with a little rain! Now I need to find another Onan or repair the original that was in it. Need to tear into that later this week or next weekend to find it's issues though I just know it is most likely a valve seal in the rear cyl.

On the C195 with a helper pushing the snow banks back in anticipation of more snow!

Every once in a while... make 'em earn their keep, right?

Frank won't steer ya wrong.

Lord willin' and Mrs. M is healthy, the cookie bars will be there.

@Martin - I could not have done it without your help too. You document your work so well. I took literally 100's of pictures as I was dismantling the 416, but as my luck would have it, I missed some of the more important things like "where does this segment of the wiring harness go?" or "how does the parking brake get reassembled"? So I saved your "416 Adventure" thread to a file on my Kindle. I take it along with my parts manual to the garage when I work. Then, when I am stumped, if I can't find the answer in the manual, I pull out the Kindle and look at your thread for the answer.

UPDATE: Lot's of repairs have been going on and I haven't updated the oil leak problem. So here it is: In light of the problem with oil and grass clippings literally everwhere, I stripped the tractor to the frame. Cleaned everything. It is amazing how well oil and grass protect the paint. After cleaning, I stripped all the covers off the engine, cleaned that, and did a de-carboning. Adjusted the valves, cleaned the heads, but did nothing with the carburetor since the engine was running well when I took it out of service. Here is what I did to stop the oil leaks, even though I never did find anything other than bad theads in the oil drain. Replaced the pan and gasket; Replaced the seal at the bottom of the dipstick tube; Replaced the gasket on the oil filter adapter; Replaced the fuel pump pulse hose; Replaced the oil pressure switch; Retorqued all nuts and bolts; Replaced oil filter and filled with the proper amount of 10W30 dino motor oil. On the transmission I did the following: Drained all the old oil; Removed all hoses and tubes to inspect for cracks or damage; Replaced all O-rings at all the fittings; Replaced the suction tube that was cut almost through; Installed new oil filter and filled with about 4-1/2 quarts of Fully Synthetic 10W30. Repaired the wiring harness and installed enough parts to get the engine and transmission going. The engine started as soon as it got fuel, purred like it should. Engaged the transmission and ran it up on blocks for about 5 minutes. Engaged the hydro lift up and down, engaged the forward and reverse. So far, NO LEAKS. Tomorrow, I will run an exhaust hose to the outside of the garage and let it run for a lot longer, but so far I am happy. By the way, up on blocks, the motion control problems seem to be fixed, but that is something that I won't know for sure until it's on the ground and running.

If it keeps coming down like it has this past month, there might be plenty for you to do in July Russ! Old Man Winter is keeping an eye on the situation. Put this chainsaw carving up on my shed in the fall but would like to do a better mount for it later in the year.

Sorry I can't make it this year , had a wonderful time last year , hoping to make 2016 Hope you all have a great time

Guess both my "older" bros got all the good looks.

Looks good and will strand out in a crowd! I also use a chrome gas cap (sold online) and a chrome Harley Davidson softtail heatshield for added bling! Chromes gas cap not on in this photo: Chrome gas cap on in this photo with the snowplow:

Now that is some heavy duty rubber. Nice job Boo. I also raised the fenders 2" on my 520 to get more clearance for the chains. I moved the foot rests forward about 1.5" to close the gap at the fender.

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Will you be there? Yes, my wife & I What day will you be there and how long are you staying? Thursday, staying til Saturday Are you staying in a Hotel/Motel or camping? Motel in Gettysburg Will you be displaying, selling, or both? Probably be bringing 2 GT's to ride around and display If you are selling, what are you bringing? Not sure I have anything to sell! If you are buying, what are you looking for? Nothing particular! We will have a blue canopy (couldn't find a red one) with a Wheel Horse banner

With all of the Wheel Horse fans out there, I’m surprised that I’ve not seen any decorations as I just completed on my RJ-58. When I finished putting my WH back together my daughter-in-law suggested some blazing flames would be a nice added touch. I wasn’t too hot on the idea, but the more I thought about it, the more I thought this might be pretty cool. So, I made a paper cut out, set it on the hood, took a picture, and emailed it out to a few friends, including my daughter-in-law. I got back nothing but favorable comments, from a “big thumbs up†to “you'd be smokin'!†So, I drew and cut out a stencil, sprayed on some old yellow and orange paint I had and here’s the result. Is this cool or what? My wife even said “You should have some fun with this".

i can't say that i regret selling any of the tractor that i've sold over the years except the 18 hp onan that i sold a couple of years back. it was a good running motor with good compression. i need money for my sons college. i don't sell tractors or wheel horse stuff on a whim. why do you think i have so many tractors. i wish i didn't have to sell any of them, but i only have so much room to store them and only so much funds to play with. it's to the point that if i buy one, one has to go, just the way it is and the way it has to be eric j

You saw this? It may be the all time record for Boston. It already passed the Blizzard of 78. I'll try and post a pic. Keep in mind there was no snow here 8 days ago and this is before another 20 inches fell on top of this. And another storm is coming this weekend.

To bad you weren't looking for parts last year. My neighbor sold 16 of those REO blowers (some even ran) for under $300 for the whole lot. One guy bought em all and we delivered them in one trip. Mike..........

I hope to be there Lord willing. I have a Motel booked. I will be after small parts and the list grows daily. I don't believe I will bring anything.

I will be there Monday before the show staying in Chambersburg. Sightseeing the week through ( any suggestions? )and then will see if I can make it on Thursday. Definitely will be there Friday and Saturday. Not really looking for much as I have no idea what I need. Just wanting to hang out. No tractor this year.

Bob, We will be there as soon as possible. Thursday morning at the latest. Since Karen is on the board I do not know if we need to be there earlier. Jim

We'll roll into town Thursday and might have time to hit the fairgrounds that afternoon. Staying in a hotel in Chambersburg through the weekend. Not bringing anything. I'll be looking for a few things mainly for my Suburban. Really looking forward to meeting the folks and seeing all the cool eye candy.

I had such a great time last year (with the exception of my daughter being sick the whole time) and I was REALLY looking forward to going again this year for more live action filming, hanging out at the campfire (and getting there earlier) and all BUT my oldest graduates High School that Saturday, so I will be attending the graduation. I hope all have a fantastic time, and hope to see you in 2016

Rebuilt a trans on a 312-8. Painted the tins, new decals, lights.... Had to let her go. You bet I wish I still had her.

Thanks Bob for starting the countdown! Never too early to get ready. I'll be there and will have the smallest tent out there! Brining the Work Horse in order to add a little "Grey" to the sea of Red! now, should I take the plow off yet....

I WILL BE THERE ON FRIDAY. RUSS

I think with both of us it's not primarily the money issue, but rather our desire to have the tractor

Hey guys, I was thinking about buying a local wheel horse, it's the gt 60th edition. One of the main reasons for buying it was because it's got a 56 inch cutting deck (my craftsmans only got a 42 for 3 acres right now and it's starting to go). Anyway it's only got 15hp and I was just wondering if that's enouph to power a 56 inch mowing deck

Certainly glad the scarifiers wern't on the cat. Also .. on the pic above - - > I didn't know tutus were coming back OoooHHH Steve, ,,,

thanks muz123. and oh ok, I'm still trying to learn all the different models. It's got "classic gt" on the side and the hood it says 60th year anniversary edition

Yes I am sure proud of my younger surrogate brother ! What the heck happened to me??

It was "touched up" in places and I repainted the bucket and risers. The sub frame has little paint left on it in the back.

Got my room at the Red Carpet Inn (Right next to "The Crackerbarrel" ) in chambersburg. I'm ready to go but the tractor isn't. It may not make it this year as the wife and I will be there all week before the show to do some sightseeing. Hope to pack a lot in before the weekend and top it off with "The Big Show". We're heading home sunday morning.

Tell her, no problem... that'll buff right out.

Why would you even consider removing the gorgeous patina on that tractor? Hands down...I vote keep it.

Thank you Van, I'm thinking my condition... is caused by way too much seat time in my work RJ this season... currently at 70 hrs of OT this pay period, with more snow coming tonight.

Nice load in the Dakota! What's the ladder for?

For the third straight year I'll be stayin at the Hippie Van Hotel.. Location, fairgrounds!

Finally got the seat finished today thanks to Mrs K. This is what we started with. Had to weld the seat pan back together. Then made a new bottom cushion. We saved the back cushion w/the WH emblem by adding a new edge. Then put it all together. It's no museum piece, but she looks happier than when I found her. The tractor that is.

Well, like the Chrysler Cordoba... there's always that rich Corinthian leather.

Simple. When you have nothing else to do there's chrome to polish! Anybody who's ever owned a bike knows that!

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Future reference... Did you get 13.5 volts immediately after you took your battery off the charger? Batteries tend to read very high at that point, and start discharging right away. I like to let my batteries sit for an hour or so after they've been charged before I take a voltage reading, I think you get a more realistic idea of how strong the battery is that way. I'm also a little surprised that a trickle charger would allow the voltage to get that high, but I'm not very knowledgeable about that technology. In any event, I agree with the other guys who've posted that you probably have a charging problem. I can't help you with the diagnostics, but you're in good hands here.