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I think, I'm really starting to... take a shine to this 500 Special survivor here.

I came across a pair of 24x12x12 turfs in my shed while putting away all the pool stuff. Decided to see what they look like on my B100. Before: After: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

A neighboring community is having their annual fest this weekend. We were there last night to eat, and will be back on Sunday for the parade. My Mom & Dad, brother and his son and my step daughter & husband as well as my wife and I spent most of the day today pressure washing, cleaning, fueling, tire airing, oil checking and loading 11 tractors! Boy am I tired! 10 tractors are mine and 1 belongs to @hollandvfd6 I know, I know...cut the BS and get with the photos!

Don't throw out that old trans...it is worth opening up to take a look. Being the welded hub is on the right side, you can separate that case without pulling that hub. Take the case apart as by the book. Get all the gears out except for the differential. Turn the differential by hand and one by one take the nuts off the bolts holding it together. Now you can take the differential apart, pop the "C" clip holding that welded axle and pull it out. "BOOM-SHA-KA-LAK-A" Put in new axle and hub and seals and if needed a few bearings. What year is the Raider 12...or the Model Number?? All the Raider 12's came with 10 pinion, limited slip differentials. The brake drum is in 2 different locations between the 68' 69' and 70' and the 71' and 72. The first 3 have either the #5060 or #5071 transmission...the brake drum is in the hole closest to the axle housing. The later 71' 72' have the #5073 tranny and the brake drum is in the next hole closer to the front of the transmission. You will have to fabricate some brake linkage if your trans is different from Mike's. Just sayin.

The hub being welded to the shaft probably indicates the previous owner had a key way/set screw problem and didn't care to fix it properly. Perhaps a member from the Rochester or Buffalo area could take a look at it with you. Chances are the axle bearings are not good causing the seal leak. Jack up the rear end and see if you have any up and down play at the point where the axle exits the trans, if so you need to pull it apart and replace the bearings as well as seals. As for the welded hub, you may be able to carefully grind away the weld and remove the hub, If so you can file the area smooth to replace the seal if that is all that is needed. There was a great thread posted on here a few weeks back on repairing a bad key way if that needs to be done.Take a couple of good close ups of the hub and welds and post them so we can see how badly butchered it really is. The biggest fear in buying a used trans axle is that it may not be any better than the one you have, used shafts and hubs should be easy enough to come be from parts vendors on here.

Thanks Doc! I was in business for myself for 10 years as an HVAC Contractor before working for my local County. Many of those tools were in my HVAC shop. Funny you should ask that question Rich. I just retired from Berrien County this last Dec after 25 years of service, I worked at the Jail / Sherriff's dept. as Maintenance Supervisor for 23 of those years. 3 Years ago I was transferred to another building (Court House) in my home town 30 miles away from the Jail. Our County has two court houses. Anyways That was cool cause I didn't have to drive 60 miles round trip each day. The bad part is the building they transferred me to didn't have Jack Chit for tools and equipment. They asked me to design and fabricate 8 Life Ring holders because people were jumping off the Pier in Saint Joseph and were drowning. Soooo Ole Duke took on the challenge if they paid for all materials and my usage of my equipment. Anyway I worked out of my home for two weeks completing that Job. As you can tell by the Videos I will show, everyone got the credit for it except the guy who did it. But that's the way GOVERMENT is a bunch of thankless BA$tards! Here are some pics of the Jig and life rings I built and Video's. These were made out of 1/2 Steel Okay call me Okey Overkill! Oh by the way, I did make myself a Nice welding Table out of the scrap that was left over! Or was that extra material I ordered? Makes a good table to mix drinks on too! And remember Boys you stir yer drinks with a CRAPMAN Screw Driver! Beats welding off a short file cabinet I was using! ~Duke Click Link Below For News Video http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/life-rings-save-4-lives-in-berrien-county/27273102

The tractor model # is 1 6231 , and the serial # is 481328 , its a raider 12 , I haven't even looked to see what year it is yet but I am sure someone will tell me , as far as making brake rods and parts like that is no big deal in my shop , I have a full fab shop with all the tools to build anything , keep your eye on future post and you will see what I am going to do to this raider , its going to be a fun tractor to take to the shows around here , hopefully I don't make anyone mad at me for not returning it to stock form

I have 10 tractors, my step-daughter has 1 (for now). All 11 went to the parade, and fortunately all 11 made it to the end....all on their own power!

Drivers...Dad, me, my brother, my nephew, my sister, her husband, my wife, her daughter & son-in-law, and her mother, and my daughter. Drivers ages 15 to 82. Tractor ages 21 to 51. The 4th generation kids were to ride in the wagon, but something else took priority (according to the SIL's ex-wife).

I picked up a NOS Cab at the big show in June and just found time to mount it. Been a real busy Summer. It is a 5XI cab and I was a little apprehensive about buying it but I couldn't pass it up for the price. I found Horsefixers thread about mounting one on a Classic and it was very helpful. Thanks Duke! I used some of his tricks and came up with some of my own. I molested no parts except the rear mounting bracket which is minimal. Glad this project is done. Getting real close to Steelie season.

Yes Lets see some pics and check the play. I have a spare 8 spd trans and I believe hubs as well

Gents, Wanted to introduce myself...I started looking for a garden tractor to restore a few years ago and having no background in this area started from a blank slate. Looked at a variety of tractors and had never heard of Wheel Horse. Stumbled onto this forum and have been lurking ever since. I narrowed my search down to a manual transmission Wheel Horse and was searching every CL from South Jersey to Maine. I ended up finding a 1990? 416-8 restored by a local guy and his son. I was planning to restore one myself, but they had done an amazing job and had it for sale on CL. After a few months with no movement, I saved my pennies and ended up picking it up, interestingly, they live only a few miles from me. The work they did was meticulous and the tractor is beautiful. I have been mowing with it now for several months and yesterday picked up a 48" snow plow from a guy an hour away. I'm planning to knock the worst of the rust off and wire wheel the beejezus out of it, repaint it and have it ready for whatever this winter throws at us. Today while mowing, I had my first scare. The tractor was driving fine, and suddenly it refused to shift into either 1 or R. A quick search here turned up the "dog tooth set screw" issue and I had it back to shifting in a few minutes. So, thanks to all of you for a wonderful forum and the reams of information about these machines. I didn't have a very strong tractor bias prior to discovering WH, but now I'm hooked. Pics when I get them.

has anyone tried one of these DIY loader/tractor it looks like a good thing if you have the skills I would like to try it but I would like to give it a try I would like to hear from one of you guys that are better at this stuff than me https://www.cadplans.com/cadtrac/cadtrac-1500.html

This is usually the biggest and best show of the year. Everyone trying to sell their stuff before winter Everyone looking to buy their winter projects and everyone there to display their stuff before putting it away for winter. http://www.qvea.org/Zagray_Farm.html http://www.qvea.org/resources/fall-show-flyer-2015.pdf

Sometime a guys has to do what he has to do! I am presently down to 9 from 24. When they start flowing out the stable doors and into the yard its time to have some intervention. Whats left in the stable is my restored 56, 58, (701 in primer and parts) 702, and 68 Lawn Ranger. 2) 520's and the 417A. One of the 520's will be a loader the other one if for parts. Not Shown is The Senior in my shop and the 520 Snow Chucker.

The other day rain was in the forecast so I had to hurry up and get the yard mowed. I spent just under 2 hours to finish up and then I thought of a project I have always wanted to do. I used the Charger 12 with the Tecumseh HH120 engine. I have this Fluke IR Temperature measuring tool. It's good for finding hot bearings, brakes etc. So I used it to measure the exhaust pipe temp, just in front of the muffler, with the engine at idle. The temperature measured 565 deg F, and this was just as I finished mowing. I thought this was interesting to know. Someday I should meaure the head temperature at the cooling air exhaust side. G.

The 1-6231 is a 1968 Raider 12 with the #5060 transmission. If you look, the brake drum is in the hole closest to the axle housing. Fabricating is not a real problem...just know that there is a difference and Mike's could be the same or the other one. Just kind of a "heads up". Mike is excellent people and you will not go wrong by him. Just do not throw out that trans...it is fixable and someone will need one. Maybe Mike can grab it if you work out a deal. Take a look at your 1st picture...it looks like there is a hose clamp on the axle between the axle housing and the hub.

I plan on seeing it at the Steam Pageant next year!

Looks good Craig. Nice machine.

Definitely Mike...engine, and rims.... was just looking at decals, hate the original balloon... thinking the crossed flags here are the perfect fit for the theme of this , even if not factory correct.

Craig I doubt they stop allowing the riding of tractors. The main reason Kent had to stop is the property its on is owned by the State of CT. Unfortunately our state is not friendly when it comes to "un-registered" vehicles. Total B.S. But unfortunately have to play by their rules. I believe Zagray is privately owned property so not an issue. I'm hoping to be there Saturday.

As far as I know, you can still ride around. That's always the nice part about attending these shows, cruising around so you can see everything.

Any friction in the PTO needle bearing will cause the PTO to spin while declutched. It may need cleaned and relubed.

How 'bout this "rare "... B-145 Elec-Trak...current(pun)north jersey C/L ad?

The Difference between men and women? I read this and laughed my azz off. I showed this to my wife and her response? "That's not a domestic chore.." No laugh, no smile. I could tell her mind was racing to come up with some Sunday jobs for me. I split quick. God bless 'em!

Be very VERY thankful you have over 100 PSI compression on the rear cyl of your Onan. Bottom spec is 95 so 110 is excellent. Do your regular preventive maintenance and keep the engine tins and the intake screen clean and your good to go.

Good luck! Would love to see a member here end up with it (and share pics!) Frankly I cant believe that Stevebo, KenB or Fireman haven't scooped it up yet.... Mike........ I am currently in a "non buying" mode (except for the 522xi/loader). I call BS on you Jeff........ X2 on that one... Lots of talk! Sent a message to owner but no response yet. I think I'm about 10 miles away but until \ unless he answers might as well be 1000 miles Good luck! Would love to see a member here end up with it (and share pics!) Frankly I cant believe that Stevebo, KenB or Fireman haven't scooped it up yet.... Mike........ I am currently in a "non buying" mode (except for the 522xi/loader). I call B X2... Lots of talk... I have slowed down quite a bit these days as well but if the right tractor and deal come along and I can beat you to it I'm all in...

I like the striped ball park look, hence the custom full length roller set up. The modified height adjustment has 6 closely spaced setting Vs the normal 5. The seat is the one thing I'm not fond of. The high back makes it hard for an old guy to get his leg over. I bought the seat from Blains Farm & Fleet. I think I'll install it on my 4016 Case and buy another seat with a lower back for my Farmall which, by the way, is painted Ford Tractor Red.

Stop looking on CL in Northern NJ then

Good luck! Would love to see a member here end up with it (and share pics!) Frankly I cant believe that Stevebo, KenB or Fireman haven't scooped it up yet.... Mike........ I am currently in a "non buying" mode (except for the 522xi/loader). I call BS on you Jeff........

Doc, Well that's not my garage if you look at the last picture you will see a doorway to the right just before the lit up WH Sign. Through that doorway is my shop. The stable is an Add on to the shop. My shop is 24 X 20 and the garage is 24 X 30 And the stable is 25 X 12 Totaling 1500 sq ft. Yep I wished my shop looked that clean too.

HEY! IT COULD MEAN BEER!!!!!!!

If this won't work there is no hope!

The Panzer gets my vote... Mike....

I am going to get a cheap winch from harbor freight to mount on the front so I don't have to push them up the ramps

I found the problem! The wire that holds the needle to the float is not the same as the one I replaced,so I swapped the wire and put the carb back together and she fired right up and purrs like a kitten!!

Makes you feel good when everything comes together just right.

This is your first time at Zagrays right? Mike......

My cousin Kipp found this charger 10 for $50. My outdoor wheelchair is a http://www.actiontrackchair.com . It's a beast, droug that charger 10 out of the yard one day. It quit on my little 4 year old cousin and for some reason the hydro wouldn't release. This thing will go about anywhere you need to go!

yes it will

Mr Scott, You can post an ad in the WANTED section. Other members may have the parts you are looking for. We need a description and/ or pictures of the parts and your location.

I would check that with another voltmeter first. You may have nothing wrong but a bad gauge which 520's are known for.

512D was also sold officially in Australia through Toro in 1990

Why am I getting the feeling of Deja Vooo? Well Jack all I can say is a job well done my friend! And the boys at Original Cab Company told me it couldn't be done! Yeah Okay I says, And thought to myself If there is a will there is a way, and it looks like Ole Jack has the will to me! Well Done Pal You Rock! Just for informational Purposes for everyone that may not know this, Those wedge shaped screened in corners on the rear of the LXI cab is for Fresh air to enter the cab for combustion air for the engine. I guess that's where MR KAWASAKI gets its air from. Seems to me like a guy would freeze his ARSE OFF! So what I did was order some red Fabric (Just Like Comes On The Cab) and I used some Vinyl Cement and you can barely tell they were there and it hasn't separated or peeled in 3 years. Another thing Jack (and I need to do this too) Take some Vinyl like decals are made out of maybe clear and put a 6" wide strip across the hood sides and top where the cab material touches the hood. If ya don't you will rub off the paint. Mine is just starting to scuff a bit so I plan to do this, this fall myself. Again Great Job! ~Duke

Hello Ron Hatch, Where did you get the seat and what is the make and manufacturer of it? Is the deck rear roller setup something you fabricated in place of the usual rollers? Why did you choose that setup?

I plan on it WHX5 been doing a lot of work to the old girl. I got the frame fixed and painted, this is the frame from the 1977 and it was broken in half . the guy bolted a 1/2" plate to the bottom 2 bolts on the axle plate , it was about 8" long and almost touched the ground for a plow . well he hit something and broke the 2 bottom bolts off in axle. (some people are so dumb) I fixed it and decided to use it for my build. I've got the axle back together and now I'm cleaning everything and painting as I go. this is what I've got so far ,a lot of work but will be a nice horse. by the way who is good with kohler k341 engines , I have a problem with mine NEED ADVICE ON KOHLER K341. In the last 2 pictures the governor pin is bent don't know how he did but I would like to replace it what is involved to get old one out ?? and I found this c clip lying under lifters someone said it is from c clip holds the valve rotator together manuals are not that good about explaining how to fix it. by the way the engine on the old frame will go on painted frame later after I fix it

Ziploc bags are about the only way i have found to store tie down straps.

I do not have OCD I do not have OCD I do not have OCD I had to say it three times....why is that ? Mike..........

We knew it wouldn't take long before a jumped in the trailer!

I am no fool! If photos of me using the backback blower to clean out the garage ever became public... My wife is sweet and charming, but she knows how to use the backhoe, has lots of land in the most remote part of the U.P.... You would NEVER find my body!