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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.

prepare for some a$$ kickin' dunno where but it's gonna be somewhere

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...

Can't wait to see this in person!

Sorry I also forgot that I do have a regular website where every tractor is pictured. I have Not added the D-200 as of yet but will soon. You can find us and our contact info at http://articulatedgardentractors.weebly.com

Jim, I don't mind getting beat...that is what it is all about, but when your defense sucks for a few years in a row now...that is not DA BEARS that I am used to. It's not Cuttler. They are scoring 25 to 30+ points a game. I would rather lose to GB with a score of 9 to 6 then 31 to 24. That is what is rubbing BEARS fans the wrong way. The Black and Blue Division has become the Mauve and Pink...the west coast offense with no defense. I'm going to throw up now.

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.

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

I wouldn't delete the balance gears personally,but I would reccomend getting the shim clearances as close as possible(kohler makes a shim kit for these). Most people probably skip this step and gear failure could be the result.

I don't know much about it, but here's what I do know. Back in 2004, it sold for $5499.00. It has a 19hp V-twin Kawasaki engine, and an infinate speed hydrostatic transmission. Unlike many of it's competitors, it had regular bolt on rear wheels. Advertising at the time stated that it could use "classic" attachments. It had some form of tach-a-matic hook up. I'm not sure what you would be using it for, but as a mower it is probably a good unit. As far as ground engaging attachments, I just don't know. Consider what is available for $1500 today and base your decision on that. It's not a Wheel Horse tractor in the classic sense. Toro just put the name "Wheel Horse" on this series for marketing purposes. As far as collectibilty or availabilty of used parts from our group, I think the odds are stacked against you.

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

Might want to replace the plug wire also. Could be breaking down internally.

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.

Any one interested in The Wheel Horse junkies or the Wheel Horse garden Tractor and Parts group the links are posted Below...They are closed groups to keep out spammers and all the un-wanted Bull...all you have to do is ask to join and either Myself (Michael Biser) or Scott Mehlberg will add you to the groups....Be patient when you ask to join..we both work regular jobs and dont have axcess to the computer all the time....Thanks! https://www.facebook.com/groups/WHGTP/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/263966625951/

I would use it and keep an eye on leakage by the seals...maybe drain out and replace the oil in the spring. Glad that worked for you.

Guys, I purchased these from VLEDS.com. They have HIGH QUALITY LED light bulbs. There are plenty of cheap brands out there for $10. If that is what you want to do, go for it but you won't likely be satisfied with the results. Light Emitting Diodes are a newer form of lighting but they are taking the industry by storm. Years ago they were so expensive and the light for the dollar wasn't really worth it. However, as incandescent bulbs are being phased out LED's are getting a lot of focused attention and the results are amazing. They operate basically cool to the touch and the output of light vs the electricity that they use is truly amazing. The set I bought has 21 LED's that are 0.5Watt draw each. My quick math says that is drawing less than 11 watts per bulb yet mine cast 510 Lumens. A typical incandescent 1156 casts about 350 Lumens. Glenn mentioned the 50W halogens, they would technically have a higher lumen output but at a cost. I'd be really worried that the heat would melt the lens and the housing even. Plus, you could run nearly 10 of the LED's for the amount of draw on your system. Having said that---these things aren't cheap. A set is $50 but they have a projected lifespan of 5000 hours. If that is even half correct, these are the last headlights that I would need to buy. Also, since I'm the test case already. Please let me use them a few times at night and report about it before any of you buy some. I'll be sure to report back to you on my thoughts once I've tried them in a "real world" environment. What they do in the shop is one thing, what they do in the yard could be another although I hope not!

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.

I would get a new belt, install it but don't run it. Take some pics so we can see how the belt is riding. That chewed up belt is hard to tell. And take some pics of that center spindle and pulley

Need manuals? http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/search/?q=Tractor+1973+Auto+10hp+Auto&type=downloads_file&sortby=relevancy&page=1 Garry

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.

Couldn't mow with it due to sun glare blinding ya, off the hood Looks gooood!

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

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

You must have been a boy scout, Motto, Be prepared.

I hope you can see these. Christy tell me what you think of my new project?

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!

My 500 Special, gifted to me from the Jersey Hawg 9/11/15...never forget.

That is a sweet looking hub puller!

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.