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picked this up at a auction at our local tractor show.,all 4 rims are a total loss and just crumbled apart, the deck is solid and i just got it running today.it runs pretty good and the tranny felt pretty good too.

Here are some Pic's I took at the little guy's show Winner of the plowing competition Garrett Brown on his 856 our camp Thursday night Brian

After going through 3 canopies since 2010 , I am taking delivery on a new professional model 10' x 15' red canopy this year. Cost is almost 3 times that of those I've had in the past, so I hope to get a few more years out of this one. Any contributions to the cause will be rewarded with some of Mrs. M's cookie bars.

Hi all, it suddenly occurred to me that i haven't actually posted anything in this section of the forum, so I though i would share my horse with you as i have only done so on the restorations modifications and customisations board. The is my first horse and its a 1972 A-800 ranger, I am currently in the process of customisation called 'project agri-800', what I'm doing here is turning a lawn tractor into a garden tractor. lights, stack, Uni-drive, front spindle to 4 lug hub and agri style rear tyres are some of the modifications I have either done or doing to get there. the main modification is obviously getting rid of the peerless tranny and fitting a Uni-drive i and in the process of doing that now. once i have finished this project I will have a one-of-a-kind heavy duty garden tractor that I will make various implements for such as a harrow, reel mower and various other bits. anyway, here are some videos from my youtube channel, i was only driving around the small garden here but the tractor will be used at the allotment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2mjMdbKd3U&spfreload=10 haha, opening line in this video "bet you didn't know i had one of these", it was one of my first videos of a wheel horse on my previously stationary engine and workshop related channel, I would hope being a red square member would suggest i own a WH!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpqluu0pfY0&spfreload=10 and some pictures for you all: thanks for looking, I hope I might have let some of you see the A series in a different light, callum

Groundhog and I drove over to E La Saturday to check on a couple CL advertised D's. Nice young man was trying to get rid of some of his grandfathers 'stuff', consequently he wasnt real up on terminology. He had a definite '78 D-200 and a '73 18 Automatic. I bought the 18, hesitatingly giving him $300 cause it looked rough, been sitting out for many years. I already have a D-180 and a D-160 and I do love those brutes, so along with just wanting another one I have to think about those Sundstrand drives failing at some point. Have become pretty familiar with the D family, but not so on a 18 automatic (is that the proper name of one?) Got that brute loaded by the hardest what with the bypass valve frozen solid and the rear wheels locked and the fronts going flat about as fast as we could air them all this while a heck of a rain storm going on and the Ross steering with about a full round of slack in the wheel --- (Ah, the joys of getting a new horse!) Got it running over the last couple days - strange wiring, with safety switches kaput, and frozen linkages, etc, etc Backed it in and out of the shop a couple times and seemed OK, but the steering was too wanky to drive.Then tackled the Ross -- boyoboy is that thing a booger to get out! whew! I already had a kit and thats the easy part, so after about 17 skinned places on the arms/hands I got it back in and WOW it steers like a dream! So now I can drive the thing and I am VERY surprised. that thing runs like a dream, no smoke, rattles, or shakes and the Sundstrand seems to be quite good - that certainly made the $300 look a LOT better, Its still rough, lots of rust but hey whatauexpect in a 41 yr old machine? Also offsetting the $300 I got a complete K341 - complete - wires, solenoid, air cleaner, etc, for $125 (and it turns freely and has compression!) Im tickled with that (I love that bad a** 16hp) Also got a really nice complete 42" SD deck for $100. Still in negotiation on the D-200 but it dont look too promising, I told him $300 on it also as its in comparable condition as the 18, but dont look good there.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuMDG5RvdXs

It's scary to look at. Build some extensions or you'll have more than your knee to worry about

Brrly, I have access to a hot water (almost steam) pressure washer. I have used it to clean the inside of Wheel Horse plastic fuel tanks and old LAGT tires that have years of built up dirt and grime that can't be washed out any other way (in my experience). It works great and gets the fuel tanks clean like new. If you or one of your buddies has access to one of these washers this is what I would recommend.

Made the change. What I am thinking is when a forum has a new post THEN put the WH logo? How do you think that would look? (it would apply to all)

The indents are cast that way so that the weights will stack and still be centered. You could put 2, 3, or more on each side if you had longer mounting bolts. I don't think I would make them flat, just get a couple more cast and stack them.

Well I saw someone using one of these on a thread this winter and while at HF yesterday one followed me home. I have 3 GT 14's I need to start tearing down and start reviving and I thought that this might make life a lot better on my knees, If any of you have Osgood-Schlatter, you'll agree that any opportunity to avoid knee to ground contact is worth the effort. So it barely fits and is at the limit of the lifts capacity but I think its going to be very effective. Especially once I get the tractor on jack stands and get the wheel s off. Thought I would add some pics in case anyone else is considering one of these.

I really like the way the two piece cultivator works on the 1961 Wheel Horse 701 with the Hein-Werner hydraulic pump. It tool a fraction of the time to cultivator the vegetable garden from what a small tiller would do !

Used the Commando 8 to pull the Carolina Skiff project out into the sun. Last fall I decided to scale down to ONE boat. I sold my 23' Trophy WAC and my 15' Grumman and bought this 19' Carolina skiff in Jan. Much of the winter was spent rigging it for crabbing and fishing in the Delaware Bay. It cane with the 70HP Johnson. I added the mount for the 9.9 and painted both motors. Added rod holders, front seat, cleats, wash down system, front roller for pulling crab pots, spare tire, float on bunker guides ,Lorance chart plotter, Hummingbird fish finder,Garmin GPS. Will launch tomorrow at Cedar Creek , Delaware.

I am 69 and had to go in for the lower GI today, first one, and was worried, no health problems, just got a new DR. and she said it's time. Ate breakfast yesterday and nothing until this was over at 1 pm today. The cleanout and fasting was the worst part, added about $10 to my water bill after that. Checked in the VA at 11;00 and into a room, stripped to just a gown and socks, into a bed, hooked up to a monitor, BP 117 over 68, IV in the back of my hand and into the room where the procedure was done. Got a shot in the UV and the next thing I know I was back in my room. Every thing was clean, no problems, wife got the printout of the procedure. So off we went to Golden Corral for some well needed FOOD. Now it's time to get everything ready for our first pull Sat. I was worried about the unknown but now kinda excited.

Part of the "Honey Do" list was to remove a large 12ft Forsythia bush. Dug a trench around it and chained it up to the loader bucket.

Just bourght me an old Wheelhorse, but i can't find the model number, because it is painted black. I have taken some pictures so i hope that someone can help me.

https://youtu.be/w0IpeteoMf0

I think you did all right for 300 bucks.Looks much better than some of the worn out crap that I've paid much more for.Decent looking mower deck too.Have fun with your new toy.

Will stop in and say Hello Bob!!!!

I remember changing the belts when I was like 12. What a job for a kid! The last deck I did I had a cross shaft custom made. They were still available a few years ago but $$$$$. I will look up the bearing numbers, I got them from Napa. I have a few sets of gears, a few decent bearings and I think a few bearing stands. Another common thing I have seen are the threads pulling out of the aluminum stands. I think a few people have tried to tighten the stand bolts with the belt tight putting a load on the threads and the spindle brgs go bad and the spindles cause the gears to bang some too Also the spindle housing cast iron cracks. I hope to set up across from John in the infield.

After seeing Craig's Coleman last year, I went out and got a Coleman 12' x 12' Used it at the Steam Pageant and it was awesome. I'll stand under yours Bob and admire it for a cookie bar!

Good luck out there Ed. That boat is a beauty...like the plug in sticker. My buddy and I are going Salmon fishing tomorrow, in his boat, on Lake Michigan. I'll bet you are chomping at the bit to get out there also. Hope you have a great day.

What happens to an inexpensive (or free) multimeter when you hook it up to measure higher voltages and you have the meter on the wrong measurement function? Fast forward to 5:11 on the video and find out. Also note the same test is being performed on a Fluke multimeter as the speaker is holding it in his hand. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEoazQ1zuUM

​The cheapo meters are CAT rated for the voltage that they blew it up with, its a matter of buying from a manufacture that can back up their claims responsibly (with UL or CE ratings and the test data to prove it) when your life depends on it (medium and HV line like 120v+). I use a couple no-name meters at home for stuff (though I will soon be replacing them) like tractors and cars but at work its all high dollar fluke and equivalent!

I had one that looked like tar in it - and the fuel line and carb! - While Dawn is good, it wouldnt touch this stuff! Tried kerosene and nothing... then tried a little Acetone and it seemed to be working some. Tried a few applications sitting for a few hours and each time would get a slight improvement, but too slow for me - so I then tried lacquer thinner and it worked even better, so a few with that and the tank finally looked ready. Boy that was nasty stuff! The carb was beyond hope, the needle jet was completely beyond as was the lines.

I'll take what is available, I'm with the flow!

Here is a pic of mine. Probably all of 60 to 75 lbs, I found them at the scrap yard for .25 a pound. I wish I could find more like that!

It's you guys that make forums like this so great. I appreciate both of you guys for throwing some perspective and experience my way. I did run over and help my buddy take the motor out. He's keeping it. I'm getting the rolling chassis. I put it in each gear and then rolled the tractor across the asphalt listening for clicking and checking for any hesitance. The fluid looked good. I'll still drain it and fill with new. once I get the sheet metal off and drop the uni-drive. I will still go through yet and run the pulley by hand and visually check the seals. I'll probably also put a new shift boot on the gear lever. And I suppose paint wouldn't hurt either.... the list seems to grow! Thanks again guys.

​I didn't know Cutler played for the Hawks too! Dang, that guy is so versatile! http://

By the looks of it i'm guessing a 211-5

Excellent, you can get those plugs at ACE, TSC, TORO. It will take about 3 pints, if you get it all drained out.

It is 11;35 CST...going to a 2nd overtime Chicago / Anaheim (sp). Do they have ice in California...I thought they were out of water.???

That is actually one item I would not complain about if my wife tried to hang it on the wall !!!!!!!! Looks great!!! I think it would probably go well with the décor of any room!

I would like to see someone post a "how to" on the gear-drive decks. I have two that need fixing!

Steve, use the chat box!

Very nice! The snaps on the seat? What are they for?

That's as nice as they come. Hopefully you'll bring it to the big show so I can see it in person.

Wired it up... then, put some fire in the hole here today. Was still too bright outside... so I had to drag it back in the basement to get the full effect.

OUCH, that'll hurt if holding it! BUT, on the bright side it's only $6 for fireworks!

I still have plenty of bush whacking to do around here!

​That's a whole different spelling Craig.

​ Not at all what I was imagining John.

How come I do not see any grease on Vin's prototype? Lol

Here we go... The intent of this thread will be for members to post pictures of they're 1955 to 1957 RJ 35 model tractors. There will not be any voting, winners or losers just a thread for everyone to see pictures of this model. Please post your pics.

for vince heres a couple I have

There is still hope for a Hawks / Habs match up! Hope the Hawks don't get rusty. NHL playoffs are to long. By the time they Stanley Cup finals are over, Glen Campell will be in Phoenix and he won't be rising!

You guys will do well in my upcoming Dougie Buffone Memorial NFL Rant n Rave thread!

My first recollection of was a garden show in about 1955, my dad was looking at an RJ and as a ten year old I was so excited that I may be driving it soon. He didn't get it, opted for a walk behind rototiller that I walked behind for a long time! In the early '80s I bought a used A-81 (small rider) which served me faithfully for a dozen years or so. It was replaced by a couple of big box store riders that didn't last very long. Ten years ago I needed a tough mower to take care of some property we had purchased. While attending a Hit & Miss show I picked up my 1055. This rekindled my fascination with that had begun fifty years earlier. The 1055 is still my go to tractor for snow plowing, don't know what in particular makes it so good, but it is the best pusher of the bunch. I have added lots of other horses to the herd, but the 1055 is a keeper.

I believe they're exactly the same tractor, and they're not necessarily less expensive at the big box stores. I don't remember if I've told this story here before... Several years ago, the engine on my 310-8 was going bad, smoking, losing power, leaking and burning oil, etc. Money was tight, and I actually considered replacing my beloved Wheel Horse with a cheap Deere or Cub Cadet just to get by for a while. My local Deere dealer had a good selection of tractors, ranging from inexpensive to very expensive. Lowe's and Home Depot carried the inexpensive models, at exactly the same prices the Deere dealer was asking. And then one day I overheard a Lowe's salesman talking to another customer, and he actually said that one of the great things about buying a Deere product was that you could get parts and service at any Deere dealer. And I thought, if the price is exactly the same at an authorized dealer, and Lowe's doesn't generally carry parts, and they certainly don't service tractors, then why in the world would I buy a Deere tractor from them??? I kept my 310-8, had the engine rebuilt and found RedSquare all about the same time. I like the way things turned out.

Glenn ... NO I didn't "LICK" my hood, LOL! I did have some louvers punched however .. looks cool and will help with the heat!!