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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!

This is close to as far as I took the unit alot of curve balls came my way welding , voltage regulator , bushings , etc washing before prep and paint .

Those tractors are beasts! One of the coolest WH made in my opinion.

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/

On many many model tractors, there is a 'KILL' switch on the PTO lever. It is in series with other safety switches and this MAY be the problem. I don't think it is a mechanical issue but, rather, an electrical interrupt or KILL switch. Some tractors have 3 switches...seat safety, PTO kill, and clutch / brake pedal switch. As someone else stated....tell us what tractor you are using.

Why don't you begin by telling us what tractor it is that you are having problems with.

I saw this on Craigslist in Florida ... not mine, and I don't know anything about it except ... I have never seen this model before!! Is it rare? 1966???

Is looking like the Crystal... kinda has a greenish tinge to it now.

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

I need to send some T-shirts from the big show to Neil in the UK. I usually just use the US Postal Service but have had some issues with international shipping taking very long to get there and some were held up in customs too. Thought I'd try UPS this time since many international packages have been received quickly with no issues and were sent here with reasonable rates. So, I crapped my pants when the clerk at UPS gave me a quote of $165. The box is only 10" x 10" x 4" and less than 2 lbs.

Down force is good if you have a paved driveway, but if you don't your driveway will end up in your yard! I use a chain from the trunion all the way to the plow with no solid link. I have a stone drive and use the dial a height adjustment to hold the plow about an inch above the surface to keep the stone movement at a minimum.

Thanks for posting the pictures and all the info. I have been wondering how one of these engines would fit in a . I think it looks fine and remember, it"s your tractor so all you have to do is please yourself.

Correct, no down force with a chain. I always hooked mine up directly to the lift rock shaft so I could get the down force.

Right place - -> Right time - -> = = Brandon. Good for you sir. Real Nice Rick

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

All Steve needs to do now, (CENTS he has all this time on his hands), is to sit in his lawn chair and figure out a way the Bears can make the play offs! He will probably go thru a few dozen chairs before that happens though! .

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.

If you take out one of the bolts on top, make sure you clean around it Very Good, you don`t want ANY dirt getting in the hydro!!!!!!

If you take out a top bolt and fill to much, oil will run out of the hole and make a mess. If you haven't gotten the filter yet, get a Napa 1410. A better filter and usually cheaper than Toro

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) !

I have a manual for the D250. PM me if you are interested in it.

Here's the photos the little I've used it. It is in need of a tune up because I think it had been sitting a while it's not bad the deck is a little rough I'll post after pics of it once it's cleaned up Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Seeing all my old friends.... Sitting at the camper, figures I would give this first view.