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5 pointsWell after selling off every wheel horse I had and switching over to the green machine, I had to find another and here it is. A bargain at $300.00. Boy have I missed these red machines.
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5 pointsManaged to blast the hood today, after a little blast cabinet modification. I have added 6" to the middle. Now I can stand up without bending. Had to use a garbage bag so I could get the front of the hood blasted. All in all it worked well, Mods to the cabinet I have been thinking about for awhile.
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5 pointsI love the comment "Wheel Rabbits" except mine bite everytime I try to get over them to get to the other side of the garage! I'm going have to invest in shin guards. I don't even know what color my garage floor is anymore...
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5 pointsWell, knowing what needs to be done is rather important. Perhaps you could start by picking your teams. Oh I know, you're a late bloomer and will sneak em in there later this week. My picks for week #5.. Penn St., Michigan St., Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Ohio St., Michigan, Notre Dame. Why does this edit keep merging with the previous post when I post it as a separate thread?
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4 pointsSo I'm the proud new owner of a new D series, D160 I believe. Its actually a bit of an anomaly to me. The guy who sold it to me said it was a D180. After looking at the engine model its an Onan BF-ms/3268f. I see it is a 16hp and the tractor model 71-160s01-13089 says its a c series but as you can tell it is most certainly a D. Any pros and cons about the engine trans I have in this tractor? Also it is not running, I know its a bit of a gamble but the deck the 3 point and the fact that he said it ran and had good working hydraulics this spring then lost spark gives me hope!! Anyways I wanted to see what thoughts you all had on this tractor, its not my first wheel horse I currently have a 314-8 and my dad has a 1974 c-10. Love these machines they even built our little C series like tanks!! Excited to see what this one will do. Also anyone from the Michigan area have a recommendation on a repair guy that might have some knowledge in wheel horses specifically. And no worries I added a little tractor porn to hopefully help get some responses lol
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4 pointsSometime 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.
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4 pointsHoping you all Choke on that wisconsin pick!!! As always, Go Hawkeyes!!!
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3 pointsIn the world of Bantams, the most desirable three wheeled tractors are the model 3000, 5000 and 8000 varying in size from small to large respectively. The model 8000 (being the size of a standard garden tractor) is probably the most desirable and by far hardest to find. I would venture to guess some of the 8000’s rarity has to do with its lofty price tag in 1956. Well, I acquired a second model 8000 yesterday about an hour away from me in CT. It runs and drives well but naturally will need some general TLC. The gentleman I bought it from said it previously belonged to the Town of Putnam, CT and was used for years to clear snow from sidewalks. He put brand new Carlisle 6x12’s on it and gave me paperwork showing that the engine was honed and re-ringed about 4 years ago. Now just to go through and remove all the non-original bolt on junk. Lol
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3 pointsCan't wait to pick mine up tomorrow. Too bad it's going to be raining. Was hoping for a ride on Old Shep.
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3 pointsNonsense! That's just crazy talk. http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/topic/32872-whats-in-your-mirror/
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2 pointsI picked up a 94 520H. It runs well. The compression is good. 120psi front and 115psi rear cylinder. A few minor repairs and she'll be ready to roll!
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2 pointsRest assured... I'll be there.
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2 pointsI was pretty ill with Flu and lost a few days of what's left before winter. I have another thread started dealing with repair of my Hydro Cam Block and plastic Cam. The Cam block had crack and fell apart. The Cam was only barely holding together and had gotten very brittle with age. Sooooo a bit of a delay arranging replacement parts. So I spent some time in the Right side Hydro Pedal mod. Cut the foot peg from donor frame. Cut the weld off the back side, tapped peg out of frame section, and pics of the prep of Frame which I will use. Not bad for a sickness impaired week. Have to pick up a 3/4 inch drill bit and if things go smooth for a change, I will get the frame peg welded onto frame, strengthen front of frame, paint and ideally have a rolling chassis by end of weekend.
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2 pointsI just found this posting and love the detailed restoration. On my restoration (not nearly as nice as this one) I used a trick that I learned from an old restorer of license plates with the raised letters. I followed his advice to paint the area around the raised letters on the hood with multiple coats of white paint (just in the general area of the raised letters) and then let it dry in the sun for several days until the white paint is really, really dry. Then when painting the hood red, moisten a smooth cloth with paint thinner and very gently wipe the tops of the letters to remove the red paint while it is still "fresh". The effect is very close to the original. I realized that I do not have a close-up of my letters, but I will attach the best view I have. Anyway, a really good looking horse. Tom Bartlett
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2 pointsI've got the tracking number for mine
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2 pointsIt sure was....and it was rigged to fail by John! First it runs outa gas (way far from base camp!) and then the spark plug walks outa the head!! C-mon, that only happens in the movies....I was framed! Does it have a roof? And wipers! Dang weather! Mike.........
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2 pointsNot sure what hat I'm planting. That's what I'm trying to figure out. It won't the above pictured crop though.
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2 pointsReally? This fiberglass bucket, is not it's original seat? How 'bout this dash plate... original or no?
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2 pointsYes, I think it's time to start sharing! Although pictures like these do help with, "Honey! Look at this! See! I'm not SO bad!"! So I do thank you for your efforts! Though I am quite envious!
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2 pointsFind out from the dealer what part of the governor is broken. The gear with fly-weights usually doesn't break, however the cross shaft sometimes comes apart. It's will cost much less to repair it if you are willing to do it yourself.
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2 pointsThat sounds more exciting than shooting the moon. I was caught off guard for sure! My wife said she never knew I could move that fast. Fortunately the dog didn't make it and the owner was charged with several crimes. Turns out it killed one of my cats, 6 chickens at a home down the road, and terrorized the drop-off line at the elementary school around the corner from me. Needless to say, the cops were very appreciative of my Sunday morning shooting exploits.
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2 pointsJust thought I'd share this pic with my new throttle control on.
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2 pointsUsing this site... http://www.intellicast.com/National/Radar/Current.aspx ...it showed a 70% chance of rain yesterday....today its 40% !!!!! THE SHOW MUST GO ON! Mike.........
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2 pointsBeam me up Scotty.
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2 pointsTook 2 pics today of it. She's come a long ways so far.
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2 pointsI think the only reason anyone needs duals is for stability, there is no gain in traction. So a loader-machine or a tractor used to mow hillsides is about it. I suppose the cool looking factor is another reason. Mike.........
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2 pointsWelcome back to the flock. as the Holy Father was departing I think he offered Papal Forgiveness for those who have gone astray but have repented, welcome back
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2 pointsKudos to BOB, Squonk, BRRLY1, Horsefixer, and Bitten! Nice job guys. I missed it completely. Rest assured, just like any athlete that understands what needs to be done when he/she loses. All I can say is WATCH YOU BACK!!!!
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2 pointsI'm bailing too...if it rains. Just sayin'...get your own coffee.
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2 pointsA couple pictures of the 520H
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2 pointsYes it is possible if a coil is partial shorted out. Take a resistance reading on a good know coil and compare it to the suspeced bad. Use a new plug when doing the spin test & darken the shop a little to better see if the spark is there and strong or weak. The other method is to grab ahold of the spark plug lead and give her a spin lke you did before..... if your hair just tickles it's bad....if your teeth fly out it's good..... I prefer the first method!
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2 pointshttps://www.facebook.com/bud.andrews.5/videos/560357740664624/ Hehehehe, I guess we toasted the muffler & stacks post pretty good, but I don't need to be marketed , lol . It's just my hobby, it don't have to make anybody happy but me. I had bosses all my life and it feels GREAT to be free since I retired ! I told myself that I wasn't going to be bent over somebody's fender screwing in spark plugs for them or some such nonsense, lol. I like my tractors and do this stuff so I don't sit around and become useless, it keeps me occupied. It's a pleasure to be here and yak with fellow Wheel Horse collectors. Aint no place I'd rather be, will probably see more of me when winter sets in, that keeps me in the house more. Everybody here has good ideas. There's only one thing I like better than Wheel Horses, I built this from SCRATCH ! It runs !
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2 pointsThat depends entirely if the original engine bought with the tractor is in fact the original engine. There's little way to tell other than the serial number being in the same date range as the tractor (actually it should be a bit before the tractor, but you get the idea). Other than that, you pretty much should go with the original if original, or go with the best engine you can, in order to maintain value. It's being restored. Then restore it to the best condition you can to get the most value out of it. To give you an example, my RJ didn't have an engine when I found it, but the RJ did have a serial number. I spent the better part of 5 months locating an engine with the correct serial number to place its manufacture date a bit before that of the tractor. It make not be the original engine to the tractor, but it certainly is the "right" engine to be on the tractor, right down to its model and date of manufacture. (I did eventually put a Schnake recoil and the correct carb bowl on the engine, but at this stage of the restore I was starting with the rope.)
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Operator manual #298 IPL 9 pages 1.37MB Dated 10/08/65 Operator manual IPL #A-5252 4 pages 4.6MB Better copy Includes PSB's #075 #094 #221B Fits 10hp and 12hp tractors Requires 8-5211 85211 speed hitch Drive belt 9782 (1/2" x 69") Spindle belt 6738 (1/2" x 86") Mower spindle assemblies could be J, N, U, V, X or Z For N and U see service bulletin 221B For X and V see service bulletin 207B 6693 blade replaced by 100200 3-blade kit and no longer available (Hole 5/8in.x3/4in. Double-D) Stens replacement - 3 of 350-041 still available March 6, 2021 Mower Rotary 1966 42in SD model RL-426 1966 serial numbers that have shown up for the RL-426 186226 186334 229709 246612 285776 Mower Rotary 1967 42in SD model RL-426 1967 serial numbers that have shown up for the RL-426 349931 Mower DNA 42" side discharge 1966-1967 model RL-426 (Have operator manual) replaced by 1968 model 5-1421 (Have operator manual) 1969 model 5-1422 (Have operator manual) 1970 model 5-1423 (Have operator manual) 1971 model 5-1000 (Have operator manual) 1971-1972 model 5-1001 (Have operator manual) 1973-1974 model 5-1010 (Have operator manual) 1975 model 5-1011 (Have operator manual) 1975 model 5-1012 (Have operator manual) 1976 model 65-42MS01 (Have operator manual) - Online Toro parts illustration is the 48" SD deck 1976 model 65-42MS02 (Do not have operator manual) - Online Toro parts illustration is the 48" SD deck 1977 model 75-42MS01 - (Do not have operator manual) These 42" side discharge decks all use blades with 5/8" x 3/4" double-D center hole unless the spindles have been upgraded. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These decks all use blades with a 3/4" center hole. 1977 model 75-42MS02 replaced by (Do not have operator manual) 1978 model 85-42MS01 (Do not have operator manual) 1979 model 95-42MS00 (Do not have operator manual) 1979 model 95-42MS01 (Do not have operator manual) 1980 model 05-42MS01 (Have operator manual) 1981-1983 model 05-42MS02 (Have operator manual) 1984 model 05-42MS03 (Have operator manual) - Last year for bearings with 3/4" ID 1985 model 05-42MS04 (Do not have operator manual) - First year for bearings with 17mm ID unless older spindles were updated. 1986-1988 model 05-42MS05 (Have operator manual) 1989 model 15-42SC01 (Do not have operator manual) 1990 model 15-42SC02 (Have operator manual) 1990-1992 model 15-42SC03 (Have operator manual) 1993-2007 and 2009-2012 model 78345 (Have operator manuals) These decks all use blades with a 3/4" center hole. Note - 17mm is .669"Free
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1 pointRecently bought this 12 Automatic that had been sitting a while. This is my first one. I mostly bought it to pull wagons or logs, and a little bit of mowing (I use the farms Z950R to mow my yard). Had to put a few parts in it, but it runs well for being 42 years old.
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1 pointI own my tank but they exchange. It depends on the purchase agreement and your supplier.
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1 pointSo update on the fix, I did exactly what Bow Extreme suggested and when completed power was immediately restored to the dash panel, ignition module and key switch, the spark at the plug was now there but somewhat weak. I put the engine all back together (which was a pain especially since I didn't tear it apart...... but got it done). I had to suck gas from the tank to prime the vacuum pump and she gave a few coughs like she wanted to start but didn't, also I noticed that it would give a nice spark just as I stopped..... don't know why but I suspected the condenser since it was also all rust out and look older then me.... put on a new condenser and she lite up like the fourth of July.... put the plugs back-in and she started and purred like a kitten..... SO THANK YOU VERY MUCH INDEED! One last problem but I was too tired to fix today when I moved the lever (forward <> reverse) nothing happened except a whirring noise.... I looked for a lever (release for pushing but didn't find it). Is there one???? I also chk'd the tranny fluid level and it was like NON EXISTENT so I'm hoping either I missed the lever or she need Fluid..... My GT14 take tranny fluid. WHAT KIND OF FLUID DOES THIS 520h TAKE...??? Thanks again for all you great support.
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1 pointThey may be the external Torx type, Some auto parts stores have tool sets you can rent or borrow, I think Advance Auto is one. Good luck.
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1 pointAxles and other parts are available. You will not be sorry to take a look inside...even if there is nothing really wrong. I find great satisfaction opening up a transmission. You never know what you will find in there, but you will know what is in there when you are done...besides that...it is too easy to check it out. By the way...you should have the bevel gear differential...another good reason to open it up.
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1 pointIt's funny you mention that, because I was actually thinking about giving it a try. Pretty funny how I aquired it. I was going through some old pictures on my computer and had several pics of this tractor from the Woodstock Fair about five years ago. I had taken a bunch of pics as reference because I'm in the process of fully restoring another 8000. As I was looking through the pics, I was able to zoom on this pic with the info card in front. The guys name and location was on the card. I looked on Google, found him, called him and made him an offer. It was actually pretty lucky how it all fell into place.
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1 pointWow. Big time gap. The project got picked back up. Here is a link to my Facebook photos documenting the restore: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10207695657852390.1073741983.1320822168&type=1&l=00b56a602b
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1 pointLiking the phone part, along with your generosity to help another WH guy Dave! I too only have an old school flip phone!
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1 pointBut .... I couldn't find a RED ONE . So I found 2 green ones . Neither is locked up , decks are in great shape , tires great . 1 sat without the A/F cover on but is still rolling over .
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1 pointAre you asking what tractor I decide that I will drive? I usually say any of them because they are all mine, but now that @hollandvfd6 owns 1, I can't say that! I usually drive the D-200, as it won't stay in neutral and likes to creep forward (or backwards) and the steering is a little (ok a lot) loose! I can deal with all this and still wave and throw candy in a parade. I have to go over each tractor with each driver, as we all know each tractor has a different personality and starts and operates a little differently. I let family members that have driven a certain GT operate the same one so they don't have to "re-learn" what to do. My 78 year-old mother-in-law got the B-100 automatic as she felt this was the one for her. She used to drive a log truck, a school bus, tractors on the farm and anything else that got in the way, so a little 10 HP automatic GT wasn't a challenge! She said she had a blast. Are yo
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1 pointHear ya there Bob....... sometimes I think I should open my own stainless & (chrome from working on HD's) hardware store!
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1 pointMight consider wearing something a bit safer in there...
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1 pointI'm with you Duke. I already had my intervention. I'm down to just 4 from ? (theres been over 60 in the last 10 years). I also just gave away all my extra parts at Steve's meet & greet last weekend. It got to the point where I couldn't even move around the work shop or garage anymore. The most I ever had at one time was like 15 and it was ridiculous! I would never have left any sitting outside either so something had to give. I do however regret selling some of the ones that I did as they were some of the best original examples I had ever saw besides NOS but like you said, "Some times a guy has to do, what he has to do"!
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1 pointConnie 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.
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1 pointJim, 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.
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1 pointYou are going to paint that ??? It looks beautiful just the way it is !!! AWESOME , TOTALLY AWESOME !!!!!!
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