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I guess one is never enough. Very innocently I acquired a 69 charger v8 to get going for my son. Well its up and going now and the girls ask me where there's are. So now I have 3 wheel horses in two months. I picked up a running and driving rj58 and a 60 suburban with a plow. I thought the whole getting addicted thing was a joke and now I am searching high and low for all things wheel horse. Hopefully pics will post. Thanks to all that offered help with my boys tractor! Pick these both up from my local shop for $600 for the pair. Both do run but I have to tinker with them a bit.

Mods if this isn't appropriate for this section feel free to move it. I wanted to give Glen Pettit a big thumbs up for recent purchase I made from him. I bought 6 wheel horse koozies from him so that I could pass a few out for Christmas presents, of course I ordered enough to keep one for myself. You all know beer will taste better drinking out of a wheel horse koozie. Anway, they are top notch product and he even through a couple freebies! Good guy to do business with.

Skonk's new lights:

Hi! New member here. My Name is Scott and I live in Sweetwater Tennessee. Retired Air Force and now enjoying the retired life. Im the owner of a 1976 B-80 for about 4 years and I have the 36" tiller and yesterday purchased the push blade anticipating some snow this year. I use the 36" rear discharge deck regularly to cut about 3 of my 7 acres with the Wheel Horse. I think I need a bigger deck! The tiller gets plenty of use as I do gardening and can all of my vegetables in the summer. Looking forward to gathering and sharing info on here. Thanks for having me. Scott

My decal set came in today!! Oh and 1 of my 3 foot rests as well lol Sorry, will try n get better pics tomorrow

I think that's what I heard her say! Or maybe in not so many or the same words. But I just had to! Saw it in Craigslist, saw the price and bought in the dark last night. Got some issues but I drove it up the ramps! Haven't had time to unload or really check it out, yet. Funny part, I live in NY and this was an hour and a half into Vt. We get it all loaded and 10pm or so I head back but stopped to fill up. Just me and another car at the station and the other driver gets out, asks me if he can look at the tractor and then proceeds to tell me it's history! What are the odds? It does need a ignition switch but he tells me the rear leaks real bad and will need a heavy duty hub kit. Maybe axles. I didn't know they had any issues? "Hub kit" And I was surprised to hear maybe axles. He says these "xi"s rears are not fun to work on either! Well, hard to get at. Not what I wanted to hear but for what I paid for it, it really doesn't matter. 522xi 48" deck weight box 17cu/ft (I think!) Toro trailer

They are falling fast. Marvin

Now that I have folks attention on this subject. I think you should have to be a supporter to sell. Why? A 20 dollar bill is a cheap price to pay, helps support this great site and also makes it way easier on the seller to. Load pictures to your hearts content. Simplifies that picture loading ordeal. Nothing sells things like pictures. How many times over and over have folks had problems.. plenty. Also over the few years I have been here, people show up just to sell something,,,then,,,gone. Never to be heard from till they find something else to sell. When I am looking to buy,,desecriptions are ok, but I want pictures to. One picture is worth a thousand words. Not meaning to start a brawl here either, just voicing my thoughts on the simple ideas of using red square to sell things. Its a 2 way street and benfits seller, buyer and the website. And these comments are my humble opinion only on this subject.

Today I thought I would try to get the Tecumseh HS50 in the RJ35 to run. It ran before I installed it but nothing since. I about janked my arm off trying to get it to run last evening. Well, what could be the problem .... it's got fuel (starting fluid too), It's got compression, and I see spark. Fuel and compression for sure ... lets go for a spark failure. First thought was "flywheel key". Flywheel almost just fell off. I put a screwdriver behind it and did not even have to put any pressure on it and the flywheel was off. Yep.... this is the problem ... a loose flywheel and sheered key. NOPE ... key not sheered, just a little offset. Now to the points ... cover not on correct. Point connector block not properly installed. So I fixed that problem and cleaned and gapped the points. Put it back together with a new flywheel key. Rotated the flywheel by hand and there was good spark at the plug. With it all back together a few pulls had it running. So it was something with the points but nothing too obvious. Now that it runs I installed a muffler support. Exhaust is made from ¾" electrical conduit. Now another small problem .... oil leaving the crank seal. Easy fix ...I hope! And..... do I need this primer bulb? The carb has a choke and I'm not running it in the winter. I was going to just cap off the nipple. The motor is from a snowblower. That's it for now. Thanks for listening, Joe .

I don't think so Rob. Last year OSU was flirting with the 4th, 5th and 6th spot and they beat a good Wisconsin team. Sorry John, but Iowa is ranked 9, 10 11 depending on which pole you look at. The rest of their schedule is against Indiana at 4-4, Minnesota at 4-4, Purdue at 2-6 and Nebraska at 3-6...really...the bottom of the league...they would have to have the style points to move up in the rankings...unless...somebody fell. Clemson is actually listed No#1 in the power rankings (and that is what counts). They have a tougher last 4 games then Iowa. LSU at #3 has to beat a couple of good ranked teams and they would be in...if they do. That leaves Baylor, TCU, and Oklahoma St....all undefeated with no conference championship game. (Big 12)...and they got shuned last year. Michigan St. is 6th in the power rankings. No doubt...a lot can happen in the next 3 to 4 weeks...but I really think that Iowa would need a ton of help from the other conferences to make the playoffs if they run the season at 12-0. and even 13-0 winning the BTC. It is Nebraska's fault...if they would have not lost half of their games in the last play...Iowa would be about 6 ranked instead of 11. Wisconsin did not help Iowa either by how they played. The west side of the Big Ten might as well get used to it as long as the big 3 are kicking every one's butt. Rob and John and everyone else have been around this sport long enough to know how things work. I am not saying anything bad about Iowa (for a change) I am really kind of pulling for them at this point. I just think a ton of things have to happen for Iowa to play in the final 4. The world according to stevasaurus.

I don't know what your fabrication skills are, but I would HIGHLY recommend custom fenders with running boards that bolt on in stock locations. It is VERY easy to slip a foot off the footrest and have it fall right in the path of the tires. Also weight down the front end of those tractors like crazy! My 854 is a front engine tractor but its still light enough to pick the front wheels up going up a hill or if the clutch is slipped off of. The small horses are cute, and seem good for kids because of the size but really arent all that safe. I picked up my 854 for my son to ride in the future (he's 2), but after working with it myself the future got pushed back pretty far! He will be riding the 520H long before the 854. Your kids are (probably) old enough to understand the safety of it as long as they can reach all the controls. I just like to be over careful rather than under prepared!

Just wanted to wish all my friends here on the forum Happy Holidays a bit early!!! I will be thinking of all you while sitting here on the warm beach of the Bahamas!!! Steven P.S. I do miss my garden toys though...

I saw Charlie (Clintonnut) put a set of chrome rings in an old Clinton at the big show in PA. The cylinder walls were rusted and pretty bad. No Cleaning no nothing done, just those rings. He started it up and thing smoked like a chimney. Just let it run on the ground for a while and it stopped by the time it went through a tank of fuel, plus it was running real nice. That engine was sold before it ran out of gas.

Hello! New member from Canada here! I have been bitten by the horse! My story goes like this..... I live on a 2 acre property most of which the lawn is groomed and mowed. I had an Ariens lawn tractor that had more issues than I did advil for the headaches it gave me. It was a big box store model ariens so it was, well to put it nicely.....junk. I was fed up and the Mrs and I come to terms it was time to buy a brand new garden tractor. So off to the green and yellow tractor dealership I went expecting to spend way more than I cared for. I get there and look at some of the heavier duty green and yellows when over in the corner of the lot I see this red square tractor. "Whats that?" I asked the salesman. "That there is a Wheel Horse" he replies. "Don't know anything about them, just selling it for my neighbours who had a small hobby farm and have since moved to a smaller house." he says. So ten minutes later I am the proud new owner of a 314-8 Wheel Horse. Paid $700 Canadian dollar for it or roughly $530 US! I pull up to my house and the wife says that doesn't look like a new tractor nor a JD. I don't know what it was about it but I had to have it, and I saved thousands of dollars. The 314-8 is in good condition and runs great. Fast forward about 5 weeks later.....I am constantly on kijiji looking for attachments for the 314-8. Then one day I see an ad just listed. Couldn't resist. I am the proud new owner of a what I believe to be 1960 Suburban. I paid $150 Canadian for it or roughly $110 US. Still trying to figure out if it is a 400 or 550. The original motor is replaced with a 8hp Techumseh. Pull start with electric starter option. I am going to start a new thread on my Suburban sometime in the future as it needs some work....a lot of work. I have attached a few pics of Suburban...note the exhaust coming right through the hood and also "custom" throttle and choke locations....gonna fix that!

I told the Dino's they could swim..

Hadn't thought about that but now that you have my "attention", I suppose... If there are folks that only visit to sell and contribute nothing else, maybe that makes sense. At least they would pay something for the service before they left. However I remember very well not having 20 bucks, and honestly, that has happened more than once in my life, and too recently to be forgotten! Just wouldn't want anyone who really couldn't afford it to suffer anymore than they already are... Maybe that's a tad silly, and maybe more take advantage of this site than I suspect, if indeed that is taking advantage, not sure... On the other hand, I do think there should be some things that should trigger becoming a Supporter and perhaps that could/should be one of them. Maybe an entry level "Junior Supporter" for $10 or a donation of any amount. Honestly, this site is basically invaluable to a Wheel Horse devotee, but should we have a $100 Supporter level? $500 Supporter? $1000 Supporter? I think we could/would have a few of each! I can't afford to join the top levels so I'm not volunteering to become an advanced member, but honestly, I've gotten more than my money's worth and I'm not quite up for renewal yet! . It is too bad that someone might just offer something for sale and not hang around long enough to get a chance to experience the camaraderie, genuine good will laced knowledge this site offers everyday! I suppose it boils down to what the purpose of this site is and what it costs to achieve that. I think I have a clue about one side but I'm clueless about the other side. What does it cost? Are more funds needed? Could even more be done with more $$$? Don't know! But I can tell you one thing, this is a great site because of all the folks that contribute much more than just the money! Not just the forum, the Admin or the Moderators! Not just the Member's help! There's a lot more going on here! There's a synergy! Something special here that just works! I almost hesitate to change a thing! And to quote another great Supporter, "... these comments are my humble opinion only on this subject. "

And the Walrus said..."Here, hold my beer and watch this."

I think $600 was a deal! Plow and weights are worth $100 each. 400 is worth $300+ RJ is worth $400-$600 as is if it runs good. I'd bet the package is worth $900+. You did good. At those ages, I'd be concerned with exhaust burns, engine pulleys, and getting their legs under the rear tires while in motion. Also school them on keeping their hands out of the backside of the drive pulleys. Oh! and don't pop the clutch at wide open throttle! Safety first.

We'll be thinking about you down there too.

Dennis......Space travel??? Next summer if your coming to the BIG SHOW.....please bring along any extra cans of it.....It will sell fast.....and im first in line,,,,lololool

After reading this thread I can only say: I'm not as think as you drunk I am...

Just keep in mind that we can make some pretty big snowballs and with a few WHs we can also get one rolling down to you!

Some of the guys here can fix things through space/time travel, others I think are telepathic but several are good with text and pictures. Might get you by until someone can stop over...

John, I'm chasing you! Trouble is I've never even seen a 523xi! Doesn't look good that I will ever catch you! DougC, it might very well need some $$$ before it's over, but I basically didn't pay anything for the tractor. Didn't haggle over the price either! Xearl! Please share what you know about the "hub issue"! 857 horse, you are so correct! Without this group I first off wouldn't have known what the heck a 522xi was nor have had the confidence to know that if I don't know someone if not several folks would know how to fix it. Maybe even have the parts at a reasonable price! I was a ferry ticket, 90 minutes and another day away so I was determined to get it all in there. I had NO room to spare to get the tractor and the cart in and just managed to get the tail gate closed! We also barely got the deck up and over the side! Heavy! Sweet ride home though! We did! I'm trusting you are still smiling! It's like Christmas! Or Father's day! Only lasts longer!

I am done.....this is way over my head and too intense for me. Especially when it's HOCKEY SEASON.

Wow 85 views in 3 hours....all that interest over a misspelled w I n c h.

Guess I wasn't payin tensu in spellin clas. Proble thinkin bout girls. Sure hope non of you old timers got tooo xcited

I agree! I almost bought a 520 last month but I'll keep looking for a bigger one. C160s are one my scope too. Thanks for the warm welcome from all. Last two days I've been on leaf duty and cutting. I just got back from a one month trip to England.

I gave the hood a polish came out good Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

Storage space is not an issue. Convincing the wife I need a dozen Wheel Horse tractors is where I may run into a problem!

That's pretty cool Richard. OK, how many of you just tried to write backwards? I've seen those plexiglass boards and never even gave it a thought about writing backwards. I could print but my cursive wasn't very good. Here's another one to try. I'd argue about the great mind thing though. That there ain't not me. Now that I think of it my typing looks like this. Maybe I don't have to keep correcting my typos.

I do have some more "vintage" footage of the old tractor owned by my dad. I just uploaded a video from a home movie, taken with regular 8mm film, probably in 1964. I am the little tyke driving it in the video, my older brother Jack started it up for me. This was taken in Emsworth, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Pittsburgh. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKbB4oTky2s&feature=youtu.be I'll take some current pictures of my uncles wheelhorse next and post them maybe tomorrow.

Oh yea Brian, I see it is tied to the chute cable guide. I thought it was tied to the rod below that that runs from the right side plate and disappears behind the chute. I wonder what that rod is for also. Also don't see any sign of belt tension pulleys. Justin, we need more pictures.

After cleaning fuel tanks a couple times I now fill up using a screen or cloth to keep junk from the gas can from going in the tank. Even though I clean the gas can regularly junk just mysteriously seems to get in there sometimes.

Hi Gary, Thank you so much for the quick reply. Even though it's a 73' I guess '72 switch models being used makes sense. I'm going purely by comparing visually the graphic to the actual ignition tab connectors. I guess this is the one. I just love this forum. It has helped me so much. It's wonderful I'll give it a shot putting the wires where they say they should. Hopefully it won't go boom! Well, guys thank you again for the help! Inside of a few minutes got the wires back in place on the starter and she started right up! No way I could have done this without those helpful schematics. The owners manual just didn't cut it. So thank you and best to all! Jack

I hope you are not done Mike. I know...hockey is never intense.

Whatsa matter with you Bob...you know that when you move ALL horses move with.... leave the furniture if ya have to and use a horse for a easy chair! Scott, nice B-80, always have had a fondness for the tillers although my thumbs are anything but green, black and blue mostly! Lots of good fellow veterans here and we thank you and them for their service. PM one of the moderators to get your branch of service added to your avatar. Glad to see you are a supporter right off. If you every have problems post in the appropiate forum, there are guys here that work on in their sleep! During your trip to England you should have looked up some of our fine WH brethren on that side of the pond!

Do you get much snow where you are? We have family in Nashville area and last time we were down we flew into town, rented a roller skate car and drove a clean truck home. There was a 2" snow fall that shut the town down and we had all kinds of fun doing e-brake donuts in the empty lots with the rental!

http://www.rigidindustries.com/led-lighting/54431 Imagine popping two of those on the front. The neighbors would love it, LOL. They are pricy, but some impressive specs: Specifications: Watts: 90 Amp Draw: 6.5 LED's: 24 Raw Lumens: 9000 Lux @ 10m: 520.0 Beam Distance: 456.1 m Peak Beam Intensity: 52,000 cd

I didn't notice earlier when I looked at the post.............. A winch would be handy to have, but a wench.....NOW we're talk'in................

Give this one a try!

Belt should have 69" outside circumference. Rear tire pressures the same left and right?

Just so you know...you gotta keep 'em seperated. They breed like...well, ummm....you know...'s Two become four, which then become eight real quick.

OK GUYS I just had to find out if this plow fit. like the guy I bought it from said the old man used it for plowing with the 520h I bought from him .well it did hook up to the front attach-o- matic just like ekennell said it looked like. added the bar that came with it and it lifts and lowers perfectly ,and I thought he was a nut. boy do I feel like the dummy. just thought you would like to know...it will not go in last notch's it hits tire , it can only use center and 1 notch left and right or 3 notch's. but it is angled enough with that. I kinda like it this way all the push is on the front of the frame and not on the axle and plate. what do you guys think ?? I'm not going to paint it wh red it will be orange

Hope it works out for you but there are a lot of missing splines on that pump shaft. Not a whole lot left to transfer 20 hp....

I really wish there would be a supplement to the Wheel Horse story that covered the history of WH from 1982 until the end in 2007. I realize that Toro has been very secretive of their Wheel Horse records, but I would love to see the history continue until the sad, bitter end. It would also be enlightening to understand the competition and market forces that pushed Wheel Horse from being the premiere LGT manufacturer down to extinction. In my mind, Wheel Horse was a great American success story that met with a sad end once it became a corporate football.

Better keep an eye... on your tractor's transmission mount. Just sayin'...