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a 1966 john deere 110 converted to a high crop with 16'' wheel on the rear it sits 5 ' 4'' wide

You have to watch out for low flying planes at Bud's! I shot a video of the ride on Ol Shep. It appears fine on my desktop, but for some reason it played sideways. That's how Youtube recorded it also. I don't see any way to fix it. So here it is. Don't hurt your necks!

Don't take this the wrong way, but you that's a nice looking rear end you got there....

HE! HE! HE! HE!!!!!

You're really liking this 607...aren't ya???

I predict that John will either win the Iowa vs Wisconsin game, or he will lose it.

Bump. I haven't been here in 3 years... and that's about how long she's sat in storage. Life got in the way lol. I just brought it into work this past weekend and I've been working on getting it running. I've thrown a whopping $70 at it so far in front wheel bearings, fuel tank bushing (it fell apart when I tried to drain the tank... huge stinky mess), fuel line, petcock, filter, hose, carb rebuild kit and a spark plug. I got it to pop on starting fluid before I messed with anything, which was very encouraging. Today I just picked up & assembled the fuel parts, haven't done the carb yet, but it DID run on it's own fuel supply for about 10 seconds and the motor flooded and gas started spilling out of the front of the carb. Next stop is the carb rebuild.

I recently acquired a free B-80 that had been sitting outside for a number of years. I forgot to check the exact model number but it is a 4-speed, making it a 1974 or 1975 based on the "Master Model List" (http://www.mywheelhorse.com/graphics/file/wheel_horse_products_master_model_list.pdf). It comes with a 36" rear discharge deck which apparently has been converted to side-discharge via a welded-on end from another deck. I was told the engine (K181 8 HP) was unusable and indeed was seized due to rust, so initially the plan was to borrow its transmission for my C-160 while its 8-speed undergoes a rebuild (broken High-Low selector fork, leaky seals). However upon pulling the head I found the piston was only ~3/8" from TDC and I was able to free it with some PB Blaster and a makeshift cheater bar on the flywheel. The valves were both stuck open (possibly the original reason it began sitting) but I was able to free them up as well by tapping them. It now turns pretty smoothly by hand so I think it may be easier to get this engine running than to do the transmission swap with the C-160. I'd like to try this without doing a full rebuild but have some concerns (like breaking the connecting rod). There is a slight ring of rust/carbon at the top of the cylinder sleeve (due to the position of the piston while it sat) but it doesn't seem to affect the piston travel and I think it is above the level of the top piston ring. The rest of the cylinder sleeve looks smooth and shiny. The piston rings may be stuck. I'm not sure that I saw the compression release working (exhaust valve is supposed to open slightly at ~2/3 up the compression stroke). Will the valves just get stuck again if I don't remove and clean/grind them? Also the rest of the tractor is missing a few parts: - Gas tank has been replaced with a birds nest. Local dealer quoted ~$140 for a new one, though I should be able to borrow the C-160's for testing. - Missing brake pedal and possibly the first linkage (pedal to jackshaft/lever) - Air cleaner cover and wingnut - Muffler - Lights (not really an issue, I'd rather rig up LED's anyway) If I remember I will try to get some pictures (though they won't be pretty ) and post the exact model information. Any advice on the engine or leads on the missing parts?

So another horse followed me home tonight. This time a 1966 wheel horse 1076. This is my first wheel a matic tractor and I must say, it is pretty nice. It also came with a deck, push blade, and wagon. Wagon is pretty rusty, but he did throw in some extra parts. I even had the trailer I hauled it on thrown in on the deal and just had to pay title transfer. It was a good day lol!

Tractor service manual http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/files/file/3331-tractor-2000-5-xi-tractor-sm-492-4715pdf/ Likely not the one you need but a hydraulics service manual http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/files/file/3784-tractor-2000-5-xi-hydraulic-sm-492-0648pdf/ Garry

Thanks Thor27. Nice of you to notice Seriously, I was gonna wait until I had the Cam straightened out but I have a lot of time it getting this thing cleaned up, primed, painted and axles polished. I spent close to an hour with steel brush, brass brush and emory wheel to polish the axle shafts. They were less than appealing and one side required the 10 ton puller to break the hub free, I plan on having this tractor until I no longer am around and want to be able to get the hubs off without the same struggle in future. So Polished them and when hubs go on, so will anti-seize. As I am not trying to win a show with mine, I am doing my GT14 with black frame and Hydro with Red Body. As opposed to all red. To me, it almost looks like some tractors are dipped in red vat:)

It looks like it might be early next week before I get the Cam Block and plastic Cam replaced and figured the Hydro and Motor deserve to be bragged about a bit:-) Also got the frame and hydro foot peg mocked up and ready to weld in place....and lots of internal parts painted but no pics of those until they are on the tractor again. Was also able to add a 220 receptacle for my welder this afternoon.

Just happened to have a pump and motor on the bench. Pump bolts are 12 point 3/8". Hope that helps.

Good idea to wait until Thursday, but I just checked the weather again and the forcast is Friday Rain 80%, Saturday Rain 100%, Sunday Rain 90%. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news Oh, Gulftane thank you for letting us know how you are feeling. Hang in there and I hope you begin feeling better soon friend

Due to the tremendous amount of precipitation headed this way over the next several days, I think it would be a wise decision to postpone it to a later/drier date.

Idk? Any opinions out there?

Thinking my stack would get here tomorrow I checked the tracking to verify and it said 'delivered'! It's off to the mailbox I went. Bud, these things are unreal! Originally I was planning on putting it on the 500 Special. Since that project is just starting I may put it on the Suburban. Thanks!!

Excellent "Squonk" visit today !!!!!!!!!!! We had a great chat, and a short ride on Ol' Shep in the raindrops, lol ! Nice to meet you Mike, my pleasure !

We are definitely down to the point where we will have to make some "off the wall" picks and hope you win those in order to advance in the standings. The first several weeks is where you want to do well and use that advantage to help carry you through some of the inevitable upsets that will occur. So hat's off to you guys that picked em right early on. I wasn't one of you so it only gets tougher for me from here on out. You can always tell the guys who lagged behind early by their picks later on. They get a little crazy.

did this one last year or so. tilted the chipper 10 degrees and with the idler prevents belt whip that will destroy a belt in a few minutes. ive chopped 3" branches with it.

Well 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.

I think we are going to see A LOT of the same picks this week! How many will pull for IOWa? Penn St., Michigan St., Northwestern, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Ohio St., Michigan, Notre Dame. RMC

I live in Virginia.....I know of maybe 5 Wheel Horse people.....But go to Pa or Ohio ,,,,,,,,,,they have tractors falling out of the sky,,,and some of them,,,with the original box's,,,,But hey........finding them is 1/2 the fun and you get a great hunting story,,,,Who wants a tractor to fall on their head anyway ??? Happy Hunting..!!

Nonsense! That's just crazy talk. http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/topic/32872-whats-in-your-mirror/

here you go, a little project I picked up. 520-H and a tall chute.

I left the dents in my 704 hood. Adds character.

New Wheel Horse owner and obviously new to the Forum. I've never been a big "mower" guy. I had a 1965 JD 110 I had for about 15 years and just cut grass with it. Had a few issues with it and decided to try to sell it. Took a Ranch King and a Wheel Horse C141 automatic in on a trade. I use the Ranch King strictly for mowing. Didn't know much about Wheel Horse brand until I got mine. I've been researching it quite a bit the past few weeks and am really excited about the possibilities it brings. The C141 runs great. The previous owner had replaced some wiring and other items under the hood (lazy job and looked like crap). It did not come with any attachments. The plan is to find a snow blade for it and use it this winter for the driveway and do a "home" restore on it in the spring. I have read many items in the forum already and appreciate in advance the information already posted. I look forward to being a part of this forum and will contribute when I don't feel so ignorant about them. I will post pictures shortly. -Ed

Coming along real nice!

But did you have any roundhoods in your living room with doilies on them pretending to be end tables?

Well the starter shows tomorrow for delivery so keep ur fingers crossed and hopefully I will have some pics and a video for you all tomorrow :)

Nonsense! That's just crazy talk. http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/topic/32872-whats-in-your-mirror/ I didn't want to build another barn Craig LOL. They were in the shop, they were in the carport, they were in the pole barn, and in the Wheel Horse Barn. I was tripping over them just trying to walk around. I might have to ramp it up again one day but for now I'm just going to enjoy the ones I have and think about the one I want to build

The cup point on the original set screws is likely mashed. Go out and buy new grade 8 setscrews. While you are at it, buy an 8 point socket so you can really torque those suckers down. It is not possible to develop enough torque to bite into the key using a 3/8 open end wrench. If you do this, the problem goes away (maybe you need a new key, but that is a whole different problem). If you just retighten the existing screws, the problem is likely to reoccur.

I put a ton of filler on bare metal in the 70's and 80's but today I would at least metal prep it, especially if there was rust to start with. I also took a liking to Aluma Lead which I think is a superior product especially if you think moisture is going to be present. Nothing beats welding in new metal when dealing with rust but at least Aluma Lead is less porous than regular autobody filler (Bondo to many!). Chromate and self etching primers could also be your friends! You really have to treat rust with care or it will come back and bite you!

Might want to wait until Thursday. Rain has stopped and a cold front is supposed to come through. I don't know about the rest of you but there have been a lot of times when the forecasters have been waaaaaay off. Your call.

YYYYEEESSSSSS. It is always nice to find a wild horse once in a while out of the heard of many. Thanks Steve.

Always wire wheel any pits.

Play with the wire feed adjustment. Too little is rather apparent but just creep up until it feeds consistently. Try to keep you feed cable as straight as possible. I've read that Lincoln not only makes better machines but also better wire! Hint!

I use windex. Haven't had an issue yet, and we always seem to have some laying around our home.

Now if I could figure out how to get a frame in there.

Gang, I just checked the weather forcast for Rutherfordton and it looks like the rain chances are 80% for Saturday and 70% for Sunday. This is preceded by rain all week and more expected rain on Monday. Bert and Linder, are you thinking of maybe moving the date of the meet and greet to later in the month when it is hopefully drier and not raining?

Here are some shots of the 520 tires. Two inch wheel spacers from http://www.xtrememotorworks.com/Parts%20Catalog/Cub%20Cadet%20Parts%20Dual%20Wheel%20Spacers.htm These wheels came from a 94 Craftsman. They did not have the correct offset, hence the spacers. It widens the track just slightly, which help swith stability on some of the hills and slopes I have to deal with. You can see some of the hills in the last pic. I will post a separate topic on the craftsman setup after I get some pics/vid. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Welcome 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

Thanks! It's a 54. 89,000 original miles on it. Previous owner had it painted in the '80's.

that sure is a nifty video, how about some footage of that little one running?

IMO I would not consider rebuilding that rear end. Find a good used one for short money and call it done.

Craig- Tell the misses that I appreciate the video and Brennan will too in the future I am sure. The funny thing is Brennan check the oil early that morning and said hey dad the oil is brownish/black and we should change it. He carefully drained the old oil and then re filled it. Later that day he just happened to have to change the drive belt and did it with the assistance of Vin. We got home and he decided it was time to make his rat rod 551 shiny like his buddies at the show. We are in the middle of this......

There is only 1 Squonk...see if you can pick him out of this line up??? It is almost like catching a picture of Big Foot...and most scientists would say that the picture has been doctored...but I will say this is Squonk and the picture is original.

I HAVE 3 857 HORSE'S,,,,, THE ONLY WAY ONE WILL BE TAKEN FROM ME IS IF SOMEONE HAS TO PRY MY COLD FINGERS OFF THE WHEEL ONE, IS BEING RESTORED AS YOUR STORY UNFOLDS. CANT WAITE TO FOLLOW YOUR PROGRES ARMY TANK TOUGH....WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN AS SOON AS I CAN LEARN TO POST PICS I PLAN ON FOLLOWING MY OWN BUILD BEHIND YOURS ,,,, VERY BEST OF LUCK...