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One weekend towards the end of September there is an event in Rockville, VA called Field Day of the Past. Antique cars, trucks and tractors are displayed. Also demos of old saw mills and construction equipment. There's lots going on the whole weekend including truck and tractor pulls. I take a truck and a few tractors up there-not a bad way to spend a weekend! Here's a few pictures. Not as many Wheel Horses up there this year. Got 'em loaded up My two Wheel Horses enjoying the sun with a few other tractors. The Sears and Allis Chalmers are mine too. There were a couple stray horses there Another toy I took up there Great weekend as always. Hopefully I will have my C120 cleaned up and painted to take up there by next year.

Got me a used airport baggage cart for a yard trailer. It is a flatbed with drop down side rails. 5 feet wide and 10 feet long, not counting the tongue. Pulls nicely.

Looks more like a paper-wasp nest, just as bad if not worse sting than a bee . . . the Bee Sprays will not work on them,you must use the Wasp-Hornet spray, and be careful. There is a guy in our area that will drive 10-20 miles to come and remove them for free, after dark --- he cools the nest down in his special refrigerator, to 33º for a few days, then "milks" the hornets, one-by-one, to remove & collect the chemical from them that really stings, a drop from each, (850 drops = an ounce), which he then sells to a lab that makes antibiotics. Guess there are dozens of illnesses that is good for. "one mans trash is anothers _____". I think it would hard to remove that nest intack.

Good evening, it's nice to be back with the Red Square forum. I had a membership many, many years ago under a similar name and I was active in a yahoo group for some time. I have owned several different Wheel Horse tractors over the years. The last one I owned and sold about 3 years ago was my 1960 Suburban 550. That was the last one to go and I miss it. I was even the proud owner of two signed "Straight from the Horses Mouth" books and I had a Wheel Horse banner flying in my garage for years. After getting out of the collecting end of it, I came upon a need for another riding mower. I always wanted a more modern garden tractor so I was lucky to recently buy a 1987 Wheel Horse 414-8 with the original 14 hp Kohler. The prior owner thought it was a 1984 but after reading a little about this model it didn't start until 1986? It has a 42 inch mower deck and a snow thrower attachment. The engine runs nice and strong and everything is original on it as far as I can tell. I used to be more familiar with some of the older models but I don't know much about the later models. As for me, I'm from MN. I love to fly, I play guitar, love canoeing in the BWCA, I restore vintage woodworking machines, I wrench on old lawn tractors once in awhile and I'm in the middle of a 1976 Goldwing project. I've finally got another horse in the stable and am looking forward to reading, learning and fixing up this great machine. Thanks!!

Hmmmm....Lets see...24x20=480x2=960 sq ft......hmmm...... too small ...can't ya go any bigger!?!?!? Triple the size means more room for tools, lifts & benches so you can have bunches of WH projects going on at the same time...maybe run three phase power in at the same time.....add a 24x 24 lean to on for parts tractor storage??? Hang on to that thought whilst I go design a proper garage and start a thread on it!

Mid 70's I'm thinkin. We're goin fishin when school get's out. If we make it home before to late. we'll go knock the dust off and see for sure year and model. I feel what your sayin about don't cut up a virgin old stock horse.

MJ and I will be there. And as always we will have some Items for the Raffle, including her Baked Goods, MJ will also be selling her Glassware which includes ~ Glasses, Beer Mugs, Shot Glasses, & Coffee Mugs, And Mirrors. If anyone would like anything special outside the ordinary Including Sets Of Glasses or Mugs please send me a P.M. We Look Fwd to seeing everyone there. Here are a few Items and prices. PRE ORDER SPECIAL A Set of 8 Libbey CABOS Glasses with Logo's shown. These Glasses are 16oz and are 6" tall with a nice wide base to prevent tipping over. These are stevasaurus approved Drink Ware so you know they have to be good! $35.00 a set PM Me. Thanks Duke Also available are LED FLASHING Wheel Horse Cooler Glasses. $ 15.00 MJ Say $10.00 Show Special. These have replaceable Batteries Click on Thumbnail To View LED in Action.

It needs a new seat but overall it's in good shape for its age. Here was how my Suburban 550 looked when I sold it.

We had this excellent pine tree in the back yard, but it was just growing to big for the space, so we had to have it cut down. So now we have room for a garden again. I put the word out, "looking for a plow", and my buddy, Denny Clark calls me and says he has one and he will bring it to the Lasueur show. Fantastic. Thanks Denny. Time for a restoration. Took it all apart and wire wheeled the heck out of it. Time for paint...primed first...used Rust-o-leum red primer and Regal Red. Put it back together and ordered some stickers from Terry Dennis. Got the decals in a couple of days. I did get to practice "Watching Paint Dry", but the video will be when I get to use it. I was looking at all the pictures of plows on this site, and I did not see one that was exactly like this...and then Koen finds a video on U-Tube that is just like this in action. I think it really is a plow that Wheel Horse, maybe ordered and put their name on it.

I am going to put what ever motor I can find in it for right now , but I still am going to keep looking for a original motor for it , I will find one someday , I have just started the search

The price of the 5xi series on the street is in the 4-digit range everywhere... If it runs, swiftly drive it on to your trailer, strap it down, hand over the cash, and drive quickly away before he realizes there is a 1 or a 2 in front of the $600. Then watch in your rear view mirror for cops... that's grand theft tractor!

Easy fix Duke....just turn the house into more garage.....

My thoughts are to post a picture first and if it's something old, you should sell it and pickup something newer to make a puller. Please don't chop and destroy if it's original.

That little horse sure needed a tail.

Cool but dangerous for sure.

Correct. I'll drill a hole where the black dot is once I get the spring.

Would make it take longer to warm up, but not run cooler once warm.

Nice little 656 you got there. You might find it easier too find a Kohler 6-8 hp yank start for it. Everything about the Kohler will be a little easier, finding the engine, finding parts, starting it, less headaches, ETC. I have had plenty of Tecky's in my day, good ones and or rebuildable ones are out there but like Gary said, you'll be searching. When a Tecky runs nice and proper they can be a nice little engine...

Im ready! I had to run up to Ardin the other day to Peco Vac and get a couple of baggers and the cool crisp air told me it was getting close to show time again! Im hoping the boys soccer games wont interfere, but Im sure I can get them covered. How many that are coming here also go to the Ardin show?

My 523Dxi was running real warm. The indicator was all the way to the top of the green bar. I tested it with a digital thermometer and it was reading 194 at the thermostat housing. Which is not much more than one would expect at that location. I ordered and replaced the thermostat and the temperature sending unit. Thermostat was stuck open. It is running some cooler now but I have not run it longer than 20 minutes and have not cut grass with it yet. I will recheck when next I cut and post some more pictures.

The whole story is to long ta tell. Our Family is all motor heads. bikes,street rod,quads,rock crawlers. Now Zane, my sisters Kid found Grandpa's old Wheel Horse tractor in the barn. what can we do with this? he asked. So we hit the web. ya'll know what came next! Uncle Jeff we need to build a puller! I'm thinkin mild,he's 12 and wants to drive of course. So we'll read,think,dream and see what will work around here. I can see already this project will get way outta hand. LOL! And it looks like we have found the place for answers. Really nice site, The Crew

I'm am amazed at how heavy this tractor is built!!! I am doing a full service maintenance to it and while doing so, I am looking for anything that could be a potential problem now or in the future. I am also recording any wear parts I see that will need replacement in the future. This way I can purchase those parts and have them on hand... Yesterday... This afternoon... For those of you who haven't seen one of the 5xi series "naked". Look at the size of those frame rails. I've restored a 420 JD for a buddy a few years back and the rear frame on it was heavy but not as heavy as this thing! I don't know if Denny is still following this thread, but if he is, I'd like him to explain how they came up with this power steering format! It is a totally different design then I've seen on any other tractor! So far I've: --changed the oil and filter --changed the headlights to LED --changed the tranny oil and filter --degreased/cleaned all the rear end components and linkage --changed the fuel filter --adjusted the foot control to neutral --greased and lubed all critical points Still got more to do before I place it into regular service but I'll feel better knowing that all these things are fresh and ready to go!

I hear this happens with old age! Here are my experiences trying to work out the 42" deck cut: http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/topic/56503-how-to-level-mower-deck-side-side/

Nice showing of all brands!!

OK stopped procrastinating and pulled the plug. Got me a room for two nights at the Hampton Inn in Warsaw. 12 1/2 hour drive. See ya'll there. Chris in Florida

First weekend of October is only a week and a half away. Bert, glad to hear you have the port-a-potties lined up! Have you come up with a list of things we can bring along to help out? We don't want to have you doing all the work. Vince, I too am a regular at the Ardin show, generally go on Friday to avoid the crowd on Saturday.

so I just picked up what I think is a 1940's midland walk behind in ruff but ok shape and here's my resto so far. I think the original motor is supposed to be a Briggs but unknown. Tires are shot but rims seem to be not bad. Instead of putting the original size of 5x12 I think the 6x12 look good or maybe some big fat 23x12 ags? Who knows. Also trying to think what motor to do I have a spare k181 or maybe the harbor freight motor?

That's a big ol' nest! lol. Tell ya what I'd do, wssp n hornet spray, soak it...come back the next day with a coffee can or so of gasoline and soak it, the following day , remove it. I have found that gas works much better than wasp spray..

If they did that to one of mine they wouldn't for long. Everyone has their own preference's, but this is exactly why I downsized my herd. They were flowing out the stable doors and into the back yard. I wish I could stable more but when living in the city you are limited. I now keep what I can store in doors without sacrificing shop and work space. With a 2500 sq ft home. 1500 sq ft garage and 150 sq ft Shed all on a 150' X100' City Lot I am Maxed out.

Thanks roundhouse. I used my Fluke 117. It's a $400 multimeter. I bet my life on it daily. I think it would read about as accurately as any other high end meter. I'll try to find this sensor and take it off the engine and test it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The overflow tank has overflowed. I did a combustion chamber leak down test and it did not show any head gasket issues. Screen is clean and air is flowing forward through the radiator. I change the anti-freeze with the thermostat and ran it until thermostat opened and it had good flow to get any air out. I will know better once I run it to cut grass next week, and get it warmed up good. Clark

I went back and looked at your original photos. I didn't catch it then but the overflow tank looks like it overflowed. Hopefully the head gasket didn't go. Have you cleaned the screen and fins on the radiator? Make sure the fan is drawing air through the radiator, not pushing it. The other thing to check would be the water pump. Leave the cap off and run it until you see flow in the radiator as it warms. If you haven't changed the antifreeze, it needs to be "burped" to get rid of air pockets by raising the rear wheels up ramps or incline due to the engine-radiator arrangement.

Wouldn't the thermostat stuck open make it run cooler?

These were all part of a big collection I had a few years back. Hope you enjoy the pics.

Scott- Nice boat and those motors are minty!!! Ken keeps telling me I need to find what is called a "row boat motor" like the black evinrude in the picture. BTW.... what were you doing at that auction??

I got one of those $100 flux core mig welders. I figure if I find out I can't weld, then I'm not out much. I think my problem was the diameter of wire that came with the welder was too small for the thickness of what I was trying to weld. Bought a thicker roll today, and will practice on some scrap when I find some time. And I thought you bought an arc welder. Good luck with your flux core welder they are great to have around the shop. No, I thought I might do better with the mig. My last attempt at arc welding (as a teenager) I burned through and ruined the wagon my shop teacher was building

23 x10.5 x 12's mounted on wide rims. Mike.......

Dougie would be so proud of you Steve. You guys came out of the same mold! And speaking of money, a stinky smelly old guy who has been a team's mascot for 21 years want $20,000 a game. What team you ask? Why the Queenies of course! They should hire Denny Green back. They could give him a purple jump suit and he could go as The Grimace! or this guy might come cheap!

Any five lug twelve inch garden tractor wheel the same width will work. You might be able to pick them up on Craig's List or Ebay.

Here is what I run all year. They are great in the snow with wheel weights and no chains. Mike...........

Seems like the first cool night gets me thinking about the season change. I went out and test-fit the brand new 2-link chains on my 23x8.50 Tru-Powers I put on this spring. Everything fit alright, looks like they'll definitely help move the plow around if we get any substantial snowfall this winter! From the sizing, looks like they might even fit my 23x9.50 Turf Savers if I decide to get another set of wheels.

656 -1966 Lawn & Garden Tractor --656 -- Trans 4-Speed --Engine Tecumseh HH60-105013A 6= 6 hp 5= electric start 6= 1966 A 7 or 8hp Kohler will also bolt right in there if you aren't worried about keeping it original

Wandered around the internet again yesterday... ya pretty cheap. This is what's known as a crowbar fix, as in "stick a crowbar in your wallet you cheap bastard and pay for the thing" john

For the most part, the more competitive teams treat the first 2-3 games of the season like pre-season. Playing starters in Pre-season is just sooooo risky. everyone is quick to dismiss teams and tag teams as the Super Bowl Champs. Thoughts on the 0-2 teams Ravens - Get Cincy at Home. Huge game for Ravens......give them the edge to get their first win. Texans at home against the Bucs. Give them the edge as they are supposedly getting their starting RB back. Gaints at Home against the Skins - Giants are pretty weak this year but should break their losing streak. Lions get the Broncs at home - Somehow I expect the Lions to pull their first win out at home. But if I were betting, I would probably shy from this game. It is possible the Colts lose tonight. That would make them 0-2 and they would most certainly win at the Titans. So the Bears are my lock to be 0-3 after next week when they play at home against the now 0-2 Seahawks. Bears Fans will need counseling to get through this season.

I'm slowly adding ag's to all of my Wheel Horses.... excellent traction on grass and snow.

I know, that's why i'm using them turning pieces of earth upside down. Sorry for the confusion

Dougie would be proud of that rant! Steve 670 The Score has a opening with your name on it! In the other games, weird outcomes. Bucs beat the Saints. Saints are done and are run by a bunch of nutbags Giants blow it again. Coughlin should have rertired 2 yrs. ago Hey the Brownies won! SD & Cincy had a good one Bills and their fans shot there mouths off all week and got smoked.I tried to warn them but NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! I don't care what the score ended up being. I hate the Pats as much as anybody but you don't do that to Brady and Bellicheat. They will stomp you every time. In my hope everyone gets hurt game the Queenies stopped the Loins. Stafford got hit on every play and in the men's room too The Steelers showed up and the Neanderthal coach of the Niners is now 1 and 1 2 sleepwalker games the Washington Native Americans beat the Rams an Carolina out lasted JJ Watt In the Anitia Bryant Bowl, Miami and the Jaggey Wires are all knotted up in the 3rd along with Bal and Oaktown. Colt D is Turrible In the 35 to 34 halftime score game, The Cowpies are only up 6-0 to the Iggles. Iggles D are ready for retirement already. In Philly, Santa is being fitted for a helmet and all the stores have sold out of flashlight batteries. Big game tonight. If the Packers have any MEN on their team they will win by at least 10 I don't care who's not playing, who has a BOO BOO ect. I want Marshawn's mom all over FB tomorrow Rantin and a Ravin. I hope some player I don't care from what team runs over Petey Carrol

Haven't I read about... a cheap replacement Harley coil that will work on these engines?

Someone stole one of the Red Square members photos to send me a birthday card today. I enjoyed it a lot!