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Today JimT1971 and I got to mark a Wheel Horse off if the list. We have been looking for one for a while, but unfortunately when we would find one, it would be out of our price range (worth the money dont get me wrong, we just could not afford it). Well today the tractor gods smiled down on us. The guy was a day and 5 hours late to a show (which we just happened to be at and arrived late to due to a late night of tractor pulling). We were sitting at Warren's tent when Jim popped out of his chair and said, I'll be back...see something come in I have to have, we chased the truck and trailer, even knocked on his window, helped him make a tight turn and followed him to the tent. Once there asked them how much for the Wheel Horse (Jim and I had a game plan depending on how he came at us, but didnt need it) he told us the price and Jim says, it is sold!!. We gave them the money, rolled it off the trailer and then got a tow tractor (thanks Warren) and brought it back to the campsite. A wet butt and a short ride later we now had the task of trying to figure out how to get the beast home. Again due to the late night and knowing that we would be getting to the show late, we did not want to chance a trailer and not able to find parking. We also had all of the tools, an easy up and chairs in the back of the truck..uh oh...well with the help of Warren, his friend Jim, JimT1971 myself and a stranger, we were able to push the tractor up into the truck bed. (Thank God for the high top cap). We even fit ALL of the tools, ez up chairs, hand truck ect back in the bed...I know that I have not said what the Wheel Horse was...it was a C195!!!!!!!!! Here are some pictures of it stuffed in the truck, I will get more once we have it out and can do more pictures.

I saw an ad on craigslist that had been sitting around a while (month or so). The only information: It was a 500 series Wheel Horse, "520 horsepower", bagger, cart, 48" deck and there was a fairly dark hard to see image. No phone number, email only. I thought, What the heck I will see what its about. I found out it was a 1994 520H. It hasnt been the prime mower in nearly 9 years, but was driven around the property and only has sat for the last year or so (husband passed away in Feburary of this year). The people lived just a few minutes from my parents house and had been by there many times since I was a boy. Long story short: It was NOT the deal of the century, but I probably paid a fair value. They were the original owner, meticulously maintained and stored inside all of its life. 363.7 hours on a working meter. all gauges work and sounds great. Needs minor maintenance as it hasn't been serviced in the last year like fresh gas, new fluids, standard stuff. The bagger is pristine, no holes that I saw at all, matches the condition of the rest of it. Take a look at this beauty:

The rebuild has officially began. I got the motor unstuck and most of the replacement tins purchased. My son gave me a good set of rear wheels. So far I've had 2 bolts break off. The transmission shifter bolt and one belt guard bolt. I will be needing a left fender, gas cap,lift cable and choke and throttle cables so far. I'm shure a lot more before i'm finished. I can move it around slot easier now but it shure doesn't look like a tractor any more. My wife said it looks like a pile of junk.

Short little video of Skonk puttin around sweeping. With the seat up high and all the leg room I can almost lie down and drive! Follow the video till the end for the "POP" Can't believe how the grass keeps growing and July is half over.

I thought he wrote "its all about the POOP"!!!

Had time today to clean it up just figured I'd post some pics of it now Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I am very rusty on this, I am pleased that I havent worked on a Tecumseh for quite a few years!! The indent on the front cover is where the oil pump is housed. The H60 does not have an oil pump, so does not have this indent. The H55 does not have a dipper on the rod, the H60 has the dipper for its splash lubrication. I do remember that I used H60 rings in my H55, also H60 gaskets. I reused my H55 piston and rod. A few years after I freshened my engine, I came across a vertical shaft engine that had an identical oil pump and rod as my H55. I think the vert engine was a V55. "Puddlejumper" was doing a bit with the H55's at one stage, you might find some info in his posts, or if he is still around he might remember more than I do. He ended up with a few of my left over pieces. EDIT: My mag looked different from that, but my engine had no charging system, so that may be the difference. My throttle/governor set-up looks the same as what you have. My '63 Ranger also had this setup on its H60.

Thanks for the details! You are the second person I know thats done it. I just like to see everyone's approaches. And as far as purists, you saved a horse and on the cheap... I dont think anyone can talk bad about ya for that!

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I like the back wheels with the hub caps you don't see that every day!

Since I have some older and some newer horses, the problem is that bracket. On the round hoods and short frames the bracket catches the blade on the outside of the angle iron. My B-100 and Raider 10 attach on the inside. Ed, I would try option 2 before I started cutting things. Pull off that other bracket and try that...then you know what you need and can modify one of your other attach brackets. Hiding in the Man Cave again today...heat index is 100 F. Any searching to day will be "for my lost shaker of salt".

I think oil is oil as long as the spec codes are consistent with what is needed for any particular application.

Get 'er done! Hope you have a good sand blasting cabinet. I know it'll look great when completed, and you'll be a happy camper.

I've got blinders on when it comes to the oil I use but I suppose if it meets the latest standards there's no reason not to.

yeah. common reaction from not only the wife but most people with no vision. My GT14 looks pretty similar at the moment. Although I have about 25% blasted and primed. But we know what it will look like when finished and the value of restoring the history. Great job getting it to this point!

Thats just like the one I hope will fall into my lap one day! Good score!

IT IS TOO WET TO LOAD UP HERE. TOMORROW ? WE WILL SEE. RUSS

My wife learned a long time ago that the best way to avoid dismay is to not go into my shop.

I see no junk there... just a labor of love.

Yes they do fit and look nice too. I tried to post a pic but it says it's to big. The tires I have are 6.7 15 not the easiest to find and when you do expect to pay around 130 to 150 a piece. I will try to get a pic up later if you want to see what it looks like.

Neil, I too ran into that problem when searching for ag tires for my GT14, I finally found skid steer tires that worked in the size 27x8.5x15 mounted on the original GT Rims. So you may want to try searching for skid steer tires, they can be a bit pricey, I finally found a commercial tire dealer who saved me about $60 per tire which put the total at $100/tire. Hope this helps. John Here is what I found and used, brand new 27x8.5x15

Neil, yes I do think the GT-14 hubs are able to accommodate the 953 / 1054 wheels, Mark.

They now need to be cleaned before I ship them again!

Here's some low quality pics. She aint a showpiece! Huge honkin muffler. That was the hardeest part. Hood is tight fit. Dont comment on my exhaust braze job.

The START function on higher powered battery chargers will put 20+ volts into the electrical system. Coils get hot, tachometers get fried and the ignition module on 520's can be stressed / damaged. Cranking a battery dead, then being impatient and over-volting the battery to rush recharge can cost you - big time!

I have seen that there are some changes at the Wheel Horse Collectors Club and the show. One of the changes is that ALL vendors will be required to be Club members! This makes perfect sense to me, however filling out the form and mailing it in is a hassle so that is the next change..... Wheel Horse Collectors Club NOW accepts PayPal (and credit cards through PayPal) to join or renew your membership! I have already tried it out and it is so easy and fast! In addition to supporting RedSquare, supporting WHCC is a great way to insure that our favorite show continues, so what are you waiting for, JOIN or RENEW today, I did! If you're planning on selling at the show, save your e-mail receipt as proof of club membership, you will be asked!

View RCrosby257's Album42" Wheel Horse Snowthrower Have a 42" , 1993 , Toro single stage snowthrower. I've used it with my 520 Hydro for over 20 Maine winters. It's been regularly maintained and had a few bearings replaced over the years. It works perfectly but I've grown tired of the hassle of fall and spring hook-up and detaches. I now reserve the 520 for summer lawn work and got a walk behind 2 stage thrower for the winter snows. Wondering if it's worth trying to sell. Will it only work will 1993 Wheel Horse? If not, how recent a Wheel Horse will it work with? Ball park range on market value? Scrap metal only or something more? Thanks, Rob

Got a chance to dig into it a little today despite the CRAZY heat and humidity. Needed some major motion control adjustments. It was completely missing the friction washer on the cam plate. Its still not perfect, but I am probably putting Matt's kit on it so I will worry about it then. It was making a little rattling noise and I came to find out the spring was completely missing from the drive belt tensioner. Luckily I had a good used one from a parts tractor, went ahead and replaced that bushing while I was in there even though the one in there seemed perfectly fine. The two different front tires are going to drive me crazy. The annoying part is that I hate turf savers, but that's the one that is brand new... Trying to decide if I am putting on the V61's on this tractor or not.

Or go Electric! http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/topic/34909-installelectric-fuel-pump-on-a-c-160/ http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/topic/38994-electric-fuel-pump-revisited/

Look in the vendors area on this site. You could also post an ad in the wanted section. What part do you need?

Looks amazing!!

Good point Steve. I forgot about that. I think that type of frame did use the bracket Ed's got

Mission accomplished. Already sandblasted and getting a coat of primer.

Government waste and red tape. Found it kind of funny when the GOVERNMENT sent out all of that active anthrax recently, they use FedEx for shipping stuff instead of the US post office.

My wife needed a new charger for her Kindle, so I ordered one from South Korea. $5.00 and FREE shipping. Got here in seven days. And you wonder why the Post Office loses over $5Billion dollars a year.

Some better pictures of mounting the blade. pictures courtesy of other RS members.

Your blade is a 1975 model and we do not have that manual In 1974 the blade came in 2 packages and here are the manuals http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/files/file/2474-blade-dozer-42in-1974-6-2131-om-iplpdf/ http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/files/file/2857-blade-dozer-42in-1974-6-4114-a-frame-om-iplpdf/ Here is the 1981-84 manual http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/files/file/52-blade-dozer-42in-1981-1984-06-42bc02-om-tiplpdf/ 1984 was the year the blade width went from 42" to 48" with this model http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/files/file/1986-blade-dozer-48in-1984-1989-06-48bc01-om-tiplpdf/ Garry

I bought an item from China for $20, including shipping. To return it was $165.

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Just in case you don't regularly check the club section, there is a big announcement posted there. The WHCC now accepts Paypal and all major credit cards via Paypal for membership dues. You can visit the site at: http://www.wheelhorsecc.com/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=4 Your membership package will be mailed to you via USPS. On behalf of the WHCC, thank you for your continued support !

If you have a 414-8 horse, you have an 110995 transmission with 1 1/8" axles...8 speed. That is what is important. I think any 8 speed from 1970 and up will work and bolt right in. Obviously, the newer the better. Here is the manual if you want. http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/files/file/5025-tractor-1988-414-8-da-tiplpdf/

Sorry about that, The international issue is fixed now. We can accept payments from anywhere in the world. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.

We had one a couple of years ago at Jay's house in Selma NC. Lots of food and a homemade cake shaped like a wheel horse tractor (Yummy) !

hey guys havent heard much about meet n greet any experianced members have any suggestions this is a first for me an bert and want to start planning so all goes well

Glad to see the PayPal link at long last. Now if only the site could be updated so that every page is current.

Remember; more power=more push. Compensating for low horse power by "ramming" is hard on the transmission mounting plate. Low hp requires smaller bites.

I have an 18 HP Vanguard on a C-120. It's a tight fit. I'm using the original belts as I located the crank shaft at the original location.

Thanks Prondzy, now more research on how many different lengths they made. Here is a picture of a few

Have been meaning to post some pictures of my snow setup on the C160 for a while but hadn't got around to it. Finally have gotten to use it the past week or so, although after last winter I am certainly not complaining about having fewer opportunities to push snow so far this year. My setup for snow is some old Firestone "Town & Country" 6-12's that came with my 854 on the rear, and some surplus snow blower tires on the front. I've got some Wards wheel weights on the rear and WH weights on the front, plus a couple suitcase weights tucked into the rear for good measure. The blade is actually a newer 48" blade with a 5-position sector I came across, which I much prefer to the 42" / 3 position one I used on my old C120. On the recommendation from someone on here, I bought a pair of Cree 18W LED spot lights for the front (love them!), and put them on a mount I built to attach to the front hitch. I also added a set of LED strobes to make sure I can be seen. After using a Deere 140 H3 last year with a hyd lift/angle blade I was afraid I would regret getting rid of it and choosing the C160 as my snow mover for this year. I'm happy to report that so far, so good. I do wish it could lift the blade as high as the 140 could, but that is the only trade off I have experienced so far. The weights and skinny tires seem to work pretty well. They do spin on slick surfaces, but I think anything short of chains probably would. The tractor is much easier to steer than that 140 was, and so far haven't even come close to running out of power. I've actually been doing the neighbor's driveway to help him out and to get a little more seat time!