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Ol' Shep is done.....

Had a few of the horses out this afternoon while I was working on a couple others. Here you go... L to R: C-160, C-120 (step-daughters new machine), 520 H, B-80 & D-200. The C-120 has been (poorly) painted orange, and needs to be RED. I told her she has 1 week to make it RED if she wants to drive it in the upcoming parade.

Hope this does not offend anyone, but why would Prayer at anytime seem hokie? God wants us to talk with Him and prayer is nothing more than fellowship with the Father who loves us unconditionally! This only adds more fellowship time for me with Him, count me in!!!

That reminds me... one day, I'm gotta start unloading some tractors.

Connie added the finishing touch this morning. Had the rest of the herd out for a little sunshine today so we could sweep out the shed, it's been a beautiful spell of weather here this week.

Well it's about as close to done as it gets. I've got to repaint the mule drive as I had the front wheels on backwards (actually they've been that way for 20+ years and I put them back on the same wrong way they came off). The wheels being on backwards causes the tire to rub the mule drive when turning full lock left. Oh well, I'll get it painted up and add the final decal. He's a some pics I snapped with my phone. I need to pull it out and take some pics with a real camera! It deserves it!!

Picked up this grubby nasty 417A today. I have no intentions of keeping it and it will be in the classifieds soon, but it was a good deal, not a great deal but a good one. Came with a 48" plow that is in good shape minus the paint and does not have the wear bar ground away like most. Also came with a 42RD deck that seems to have good quiet spindles but has a nasty rot hole . Has WH plastic wheel weights...question...did the plastic weights only come in one size? These seem to stick out really far, but maybe that's how they are. I don't have any to compare them to. It runs but not great, I may have to give the carb a scubbin, the tranny seems fine and the hydraulic lift works. Pics of course..... Mike...........

I think this week is going to separate the men from the Hawkeyes, Irish, Tarheels, Blue Devils, Cornhuskers...that's all I got!!!

I'm sticking with my 1st instinct picks. I have learned the hard way about changing your picks in mid-stream. Besides that...I have had a vision...and this time I did the spin the Rock & Rye bottle...no way I can go against that combination.

I agree Rob...so far it is 4 for Pittsburgh and 3 for Iowa.

NOTRE DAME, UNC, South Florida, Michigan, Mich State, Minnesota, Northwestern, Miami, Ohio State, Va Tech, Wisconsin, Western Kentucky, Penn State, Pitt I like quiet.

I flushed the gearbox with diesel, let it sit for a few days and now the gears shift better than my working 300 series. This is a 1979 unit and the sludge buildup must have gummed up the shifting mechanism . Avoided opening the case and the dreaded tear down, it looks like I got out cheap. Thanks for the information, these Wheel horses are tough little units.

Whatever it takes...please keep them coming. Our guy has been feeling down in the dumps lately.

Your belt alignment on PTO pulley looks just like my C-160. The belt should cock in a little but the belt clears the pulley's inner edge like in your picture. Your mule drive looks crooked like it isn't seated properly or bent. Also check the bar the Mule drive tension bolt pushes against. I have seen these bent ,cracked, rotted ect. If that bar is damaged, it will not maintain tension. The belt is skinny because it's being chewed up from alignment issues on the sides. We may need pics of the deck. Is the center spindle straight? And don't let anybody tell you that you have to use a WH belt. I use the blue and green belts for years with no issues. And no sense in investing in an expensive OE belt until the problem is corrected. You have a major alignment issue.

Here she is after a wet sand of wd40 and 600 grit paper. Thinking about sanding to 1000

I gave her a bath tonight after she dried I couldn't wait, I broke out the wd40 and 600 grit paper this was the test Of course I couldn't stop I like it![emoji106]

I had the opportunity to meet a red square member a bit over a week ago and I went home with a sickle bar Diablo was a great guy and needless to say I'm very happy with my purchase! So far I have slid it under a roller to test fit it. It seems like a good fit

There is a DD on Rt 202. I would take Rt 84 into Danbury and then follow GPS from exit 7 to Rt 7 North.

No... but, I will.

Wow, that is the most complex LED lamp I have seen to date. In regards to using synthetic, I always used Mobil 1 10W-30 in the transaxle and Kohler engine. You would want to check to see if the diesel is approved for synthetic. If you plan on using your new machine in the winter, there are cold weather advantages to the synthetic.

Well, when you guys finally settle on something, with your permission, I will adopt your solution. I too looked around for LED's and just like Glenn and Jack I was overwhelmed. So I shelved the whole idea, content with what came from the factory. After all, the only time I have the lights on is when snow blowing and my objective it to be seen by cars and snowplows!

Glenn, You are right when you say it can be confusing!!! The bulbs I purchased have 18 LEDs around the barrel and three facing forward off the end. The ones around the barrel seem to make great use of the reflective housing. The following is the exact description found on the website of the bulbs I purchased... 5K WHITE 21 LED PARKING BACKUP LIGHT 1156 2056 510LM | 1 PAIR ...and this is what they look like... I hope this helps. By next weekend I should be able to give a review...

At least the Bears d was good a few years ago. Pack's defense hasn't been anything to write home about since 96 Days of Reggie,Gilbert and Leroy!

Don't forget your camera.

Can't wait to see this in person!

Did you ever land? On his head maybe?!?!?!

I know this might sound kinda hokey coming from me, but I'm thinking about something like a virtual prayer circle here. I just got news about one of our brothers who is facing some serious medical issues, and... I was hoping, without naming any names...we as a group...could send up a little prayer for one of our fellow brothers in need.

I'm more spirtual than religious but sure can't hurt....... A bro in in need is A bro indeed.... I'm in....

Here we go: ND, UNC, Maryland, Michigan, Air Force(they will probably lose, but I have to root for them being prior AF vet), Minnesota, Duke, Miami, Ohio State, VT, Wisconsin, Western Kentucky, Penn St, and of course PITT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RMC

You came to the right place John.... I am sure someone will chime in with your answers... to

Jack. Thanks for the reply. Will be interested in your report on the lights. As per sybthetic. I myself do not use it. Others do. I think on the next oil / filter change I will try it. The lights sound great. Well sir. Thats modern technology for you. Genn

The XI hydro is the same as the earlier hydros, all Eaton 1100's, just flipped a different direction. Synthetic works great in it and seems to be recommended by many people here.

Better do this while I'm thinking about it, Georgia Tech, ... Illinois, ... South Florida, ... Michigan, ... Michigan State, ... Minnesota, ... Northwestern, ...Nebraska, ... Ohio, ... Virginia Tech, ... Wisconsin, ... Western Kentucky, ... Penn. State, ... Iowa.

The photos you provided clearly show that the muel drive is not mounted properly,Take a look at the user manual download that "gwest_ca" has given you. On page 2 you will see how the mule drive should be mounted, do this and your problem will be solved.

Pullstart is right but thinking about it from the wrong side. The tiller pulley is the driven pulley which is the one you are thinking of changing. And as he said for the driven, larger is slower and more torque, smaller is faster. I dont think you can fit much larger of a pulley on there, and personally I would go with the stock size.

Had WH weights years ago. You can fab weights. Concrete filled brake drums.

Nice Attached is the manual for your mower. http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/files/file/2300-mower-rotary-42in-rd-1977-75-42mr01-tipl-snpdf/ I think your mule drive is not attached to the bracket properly, there is a spring loaded pin that is supposed to go through the slot in the pulley side of the mule and isn't lined up in the photo. It should be saddled into the bracket. Hope this helps.

Gergia Tecky, Illinois, S Florida Mich, Mich St. Minnesota,N Western, Nebraska, 0HI0 st., Virgina Tech,Wisc, Indiana, Penn St. Pit

No need to go undercover- I'm a busy guy but I usually post pics of all the WheelHorse builds on this site. I have updated my Facebook sites and will get something on here providing the owner doesn't do it first. Its his and he does deserve to have some fun showing it off also. For those who are on facebook I have a page dedicated to the 4x4 tractors only and it can be found at www.facebook.com/totallyarticulatedgardentractors. Anybody can join and watch what we build in all brands.

thanks for the input guys, I appreciate anything I can get! I did toss in an 8 speed so with low range, I have a feeling I'll be plenty slow to let the tiller dig - as long as I have the tiller speed turning. the engine is a K181T from a belt driven air compressor so I think power shouldn't be an issue with the crawl ratio of low range. so it'll still spin slower than if it were on the c-101, but if math is correct I guess it'll do.

Here is the 1972 manual for deck model 5-1201 http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/files/file/535-mower-rotary-48in-sd-1972-5-1201-om-ipl-snpdf/ The drive belt is #9783 and 1/2" x 71". 6871 Gates 1/2"x71" 4L710W Napa 1/2"x71" 71" is a long ways from 77". Post again it you need more info. Garry

Really like your lawn tractor , just wondering what size tire on front and rear and are they stock wheels ? I like to put them on mine Thanks

Seems Brandon agrees with me!

Nice.....Little red on that service motor and no one would be the wiser No such thing as too far away slammer if you plan a fishin trip to that area, tell your wife you are gonna take her shopping....just don't say what for....works for me cept then I have to take her shopping for real and that usually ends up costing more than the horse!

That is a sweet looking hub puller!

Can't wait to run down there and see him today... will be taking all our prayers with me, and deliver them in person.

Prayers are on their way from Great Britain Craig.

Also looking to sell, which is from my research, a 1948 Montgomery Wards/Simplicity Hoe-Trac. Real neat piece of history. Runs pretty good. Smokes a little at start up up but clears out. Has wheel weights on the inboard of the rims and comes with the plow. I believe the tires to be original. Have literature and manual downloaded for it. Show it or use it. Looking for $150. I can also bring this to Steve's if anyone is interested in it.

Paul, I took your info, reformatted a little and posted a download-able copy in PDF format. Hope you don't mind. If you'd like, PM me and we can discuss. This would be a fantastic resource to the community and adding to this and keeping it up to date would be a huge plus for those to follow. I'd like to help you with this if I can. Wheelhorse Seal and Bearing Cross Reference (PDF)