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SWEET MOTHER OF PEARL.....I found it Here's what the guy has in the listing You won't see this in many Craigslist ads, maybe ever. This is one of the most rare Wheel Horse tractors ever made. Estimates are that around 600 were ever made, and only 25 or so are known to exist in original condition. This is one of them. This has the 8HP Wisconsin AEN engine and what I believe is a Ford Model A transmission (or something very, very similar to it), with one Reverse and three forward gears. This item will be on display at a downsizing sale this weekend, Friday and Saturday April 29th and 30th at 67 Stull Run Ln, Grottoes, VA. You may feel free to make offers, but this price is based on rarity and condition so low ball offers will be quickly rejected Check out the horses this dude has in the background...some nice round hoods it appears.... Is this guy a member here??? ...if not we need to recruit him (I'll even pay for his supporter status for some seat time) and get him to bring his harem to the Big Show!!!

So I wanted a Wheel Horse for a while, then I got one. One is good right? Well one soon turned into four. I'm fine, only gonna collect made be fore 1968, I have control of this. Then I found this tractor and had to have it. This tractor thing is not an addiction, is it? What I brought home is a McLean Husky made in Indianapolis some time around the 50's or 60's. Not sure on the year, there is not a lot of info on these machines. I did read that McLean was acquired by Wheel Horse, but I don't know if this info is accurate or not. This thing is in really bad shape and has been altered by a previous owner. I'm really hoping that I can find enough info to get this thing back in shape. I'm thinking this project will quite an challenge. Below is the transmission. From what I've read it should be belt drive to the transmission, the trans consists of a selector for different chain drives 2 speeds or a reverse gear set to a chain drive. Then belt drive on each side back to a sprocket then finally chain drive to each rear wheel. This really doesn't leave a differential for the drive wheels, to accomplish that they ran rods from the steering to the tension pulleys for the post transmission belts to loosen the belt on the inside of the turn. Complicated but sounds like it would work, hopefully I can make it work. I'll start a new thread on the restoration once I get started on it. If any one has any info or pics of one of these, I would be extremely grateful!

http://www.tractorfriends.org/lawngardentractors/mccleangardentractors/mccleangardentractors.html

Just an FYI. There is a nice '55-56 WH Senior for sale on the Richmond, VA Craigslist (tractor is actually in Harrisonburg). It's nice but not cheap, $5.5k. Check it out when you get a chance (I know we're not allowed to post CL links in the forum).

25hp 4000rpm governed modified class. 7 inch front pulley, 8.1 mph. Stock rear end, 56 hp. Kohler Command. This was a nice start to the year. Was getting sick of playing with different belts and pulleys. I think I got it now. VideoEditor1 (1).3gp

Not around my tractor to get pics but found this one on Google...my fan looks just like it only in BAD shape

Well, for me, hopefully I'm providing a few useful hints. I've already posted my vehicle pics.......you definitely aren't going to miss or confuse what I will be driving. My wife volunteers a lot at the local hospital and goes to lots of meetings, seminars, conferences, etc. So she has the clear plastic name tag thingies with safety pin clasps for name cards. This afternoon, I created my own......complete with RS user name, given legal name, and city of residence.....which I will be wearing, btw. If someone can't figure out who I am with these clues, I'll have to totally recalibrate my approach.

I am happy to say that I feel really good and looking forward to some nice weather.

Really...wish I had enough horses to have a "downsizing" sale! Now ain't that like you Steve...nice centerfold like that and your lookin at the ads in the back!

Deck assembled, decals installed, blades balanced and installed. Installed deck onto 520-HC. Still need to test out bagger whenever grass starts to grow.

Thers no penalty for rustling pics off CL and posting them here! I found it .....Here it is No wait that's not it...this one Nawww can't be ...that's a Ford Guess I could't find it ... Did find this tho ... You Virginians gotta lotta nice horses for sale but a little nuts on yer prices!!

4-29-1986 Roger Clemens strikes out 20 batters in single game On April 29, 1986, in a game against the Seattle Mariners at Fenway Park, Roger Clemens of the Boston Red Sox becomes the first pitcher in Major League Baseball to strike out 20 batters in a nine-inning game. Ten years later, Clemens repeats the feat, the only player in baseball history to do so. Clemens was drafted in 1983 by the Red Sox as the 19th pick overall and made his debut with the team on May 15, 1984. Two years later, on April 29, the 23-year-old Clemens broke St. Louis Cardinal Steve Carlton’s record of 19 strikeouts in a nine-inning game, which was set in 1969 and duplicated by the Mets’ Tom Seaver in 1970 and the California Angels’ Nolan Ryan in 1974. In 1962, the Washington Senators’ Tom Cheney had 21 strikeouts in 16 innings. Kerry Wood and Randy Johnson each recorded 20-strikeout games after Clemens; however, the “Rocket” as Clemens is known, is the only pitcher in the history of baseball to do so twice. Clemens struck out 20 batters for a second time while pitching for the Red Sox on September 18, 1996, in a game against the Detroit Tigers at Tiger Stadium. He was so fond of striking out batters, he gave each of his four children names that started with the letter K, the symbol for strikeout. Clemens spent 13 seasons with the Red Sox, during which time he won three Cy Young awards, an annual honor given to the best pitcher in the Major League. He then pitched two seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays and took home the Cy Young award twice more while leading the league both seasons in strikeouts, ERA and wins. Clemens joined the New York Yankees in 1999 and won his first World Series that season. On June 14, 2003, while playing for the Yankees in a game against the St. Louis Cardinals, he recorded his 300th win and 4,000th career strikeout. Clemens was the 21st pitcher in the history of the majors to become a 300-game victor and just the third pitcher (after Steve Carlton and Nolan Ryan) in baseball to rack up 4,000 strikeouts.

TOMORROW...TOMORROW...MENTONE IS TOMORROW...YOUR ONLY A DAY AWAY!!! You can't fool me Fun Engineer (Dave) you are going to sneak in a Trump Rally. Say Hi to the Donald for me.

All the paint faded so I said why not give her a little paint job I painted it international red and it looks amazing

Just searched for your thread and think I might try to do just that...for no more than that little fan costs it's worth a try. Thanks

That looks very similar to the one on GT14 Hydro's. If you can't locate one, I posted a thread on how to duplicate one using a similar fan from McMaster Carr. Under GT14 hydro fan. Probably could use same fan with slight mod.

Yep, that was when I was trying to put a name on it. Made an agreement shortly there after and finally took the time to pick it up this week.

C'mon man .... what kind of operatrion you think we're runnin here ... the roof is next!! LOL

Guy ruined it's patina.

Name is Bryce Burden but everyone around my little town knows me as the Professor. Just a couple pictures of what I do every day running a landscaping and tree service business. Two of my non Wheel Horse projects...my 79 Chevy K20 and my all original 66 F350.My 1277...this is the tractor that started the addiction lol acquired her from a good friend of mine who just wanted her out of his yard. My 701 I had given to me the other day while in the parts store ordering parts for the 1277. This one should keep me busy for awhile!And finally my beautiful wife and I enjoying our small but growing herd

That's a problem with these swap meets and get togethers. Unless you've been around for a while, you don't know who is who when you end up in the same place. I recognize a few guys, but not many. We all need tattooed to our foreheads with our user names. My son and I will be there about 9am till whenever. Red GMC Sierra crew cab. We'll be dressed warm. I'm built like you minus the pony tail. Best I can say from going last year, as well as Scott's meet and greet last fall, is that it's a group of good friendly people, just ask them if they are on Redsquare and you'll be having introductions in no time. Steve

Since I've never been to the meet at Mentone, or any Wheel Horse gathering for that matter, I have no personal acquaintance or introduction to anyone from here at RS who will be in attendance. For that reason, I'd like to describe myself. I assure you I won't be dressed in formal wear like Lane. I don't have a pic of myself readily at hand, but I'm 6'4" in height, about 275 lbs, and have a pony tail. I'll be in jeans most likely with either a navy blue hooded sweatshirt, Carhartt jacket, or if it's precipitating enough, perhaps a yellow rain slicker jacket. If you can't identify me by this description, look for the vehicle below. It's a beige '85 Chevy Caprice Estate Wagon. I'm sure it will be the only thing like it at Mentone. Only 66,500 miles on her. My name is Steve (ztnoo) and I'm from Gas City. Hope to meet lots of you Wheel Horse fanatics.

Thanks red ranger. I think I found a couple campgrounds not too far from Mentone It's an enclosed equipment trailer that I camp in. I like the word Michiganian but it's awfully long so I guess I prefer Michigander

Ahhh ... TRuck/cAMPER. I get it. "Michigandy"? LOL

You always start with a compression check. If the patient has a bad heart, there is no use in doing exterior things till that surgery is complete.

The Donald is in CA until Sunday. He'll be back in Fort Wayne on Sunday and South Bend on Monday! https://www.donaldjtrump.com/schedule

I don't have a D, but I can relate a small story about those vintage Onans. In 2004, Florida got hit by three hurricanes. Charley, Frances and Jeanne. I had recently completed a Class C RV restoration with a 1976 twin cylinder Onan generator onboard. The generator got an oil change and new plugs during the restoration if I recall. Who knows how many hours were on the meter of the engine itself. Long story short, my house had an additional 5 people besides my wife and myself during the hurricanes. All told we were out of utility power for two weeks. The Onan ran 24/7 for two weeks. I shut it down once to change the oil, crossing my fingers that it would relight after the oil change. It did. A Briggs engine box store portable generator I had at the time blew its rectifier diodes after about 10 hours if I recall. Needless to say, I hold the twin cylinder Onan engines and generators in high regard.

My 1974 A90 Special has been going non stop strong every year .I can't say that about my wife lol . She's dependable the old horse.

This should help best i could find.

So it's a 5 + hour drive for me from northern Michigan. But I'm adding a trip down to Indianapolis Friday night to pick up some Wheel Horse stuff so that will add another 6 hours of driving before I reach Mentone. Can't wait. See you there Steve.

It's probably down in the hood , that's where I found my 58 . I never seen my son so scared , he thought for sure we're going to get carjacked . If you could have seen his face . Priceless

Well, today was weld the seats day. Looks like it's gonna overlap into tomorrow too!! The way this will be transported, (which is a closely guarded secret!) requires that it be able to be a completely flat deck, so all of the seats are made to be removable easily via some pins. Adds some work, but no other way to do it, without buying a 12 foot longer hauler!! That ain't gonna happen!!! ps ... thanks for all the nice comments. It means a lot to me that you guys like this, as I have a great respect for this "crowd"!!!

Thanks Jim Yep, as Nigel says.. Left to right.. Diff lock, gears (4 forward 1 reverse), high/low ratios and finally PTO.. There is also a handbrake lever low down on the left side. I'm quite clean now Jim, WN has a bit less mud on her too With not much left to do on HG apart from fitting a fuel tap and decals we decided to get her off the bench and out into the sun for a good look.. Me likes

Looks great! I have one I plan on refreshing after I get my GT14 in line. This is good motivation:-)

61-12K803 1976 C Series Garden Tractor C-120 8-Speed Kohler K301S-47421D 12 Wheel Horse 103907 Mike....

Hey, your car still has the shipping crate attached!

When you see this trailer and black ram, you'll know it's me !

TOMORROW

I can hear all the eye balls popping out from here...

Well we've gone from drought to wet times in Central Texas, and the last 2 weeks have been really busy at the Dams where I work, and working this weekend. Regrettable I won't be making it to this Moravia Tractor Show this weekend. I hope to meet up with some of ya'll Texas guys in the future. @motor12 @bob's toy @bowtiebutler956 @jelijah @Bassquack @Djstone @i44troll @817bsgs73 @samiam @Boots I always say our 1940 dams are like an old fancy Victorian house. We've done a lot of major refurbishment but just like when you finish remodeling that old house, you learn the sewer line out to the street is leaking...and is made out of asbestos pipe!

Thought you guys might like a good tree cutting video. (And Mods - it won't hurt my feelings if this is moved to another forum. I plan on getting my GT-14 into the thick of things a little later on.) After a hard day at the print shop, setting up invitations and printing all kinds of stuff, what better way to relax than to go out and cut down a big tree. This big beech was hollow, and had little or no lumber in it, so all it was doing was taking up space and keeping sunlight off the smaller trees that could someday make something. Here's a few things you may need to know about beech trees. They are heavy. They make really good firewood. They don't have much flexibility in them, they are bad to snap instead of bend. And cutting hollow trees is a dangerous thing, you never know what they will do. After I made the notch, I started cutting on the lower side to make it fall like I wanted. After some cutting, sad to say, but I chickened out and moved to the upper side. The tree started getting crack in it where I was sawing and I liked my chances better on the high side. You can see where the lower side was not cut enough and pulled the tree down the hill. When the tree hit the ground, it broke in two about 2/3 the way up the tree. But it all worked out to the good.

Really nice job guys. That turned out fantastic.

Rain, mainly after 11am. High near 57. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Weather is looking more and more like last year. I think all you buyers should just stay home and stay warm and dry. I'll see the rest of you tomorrow!

Hmm try cleaning both sides and get a can of Flex Seal and let me know if it works. Good luck

They gave you a very good deal to say the least, but you always should try a little negotiating to get the best price you can.

Can I have a family photo for my wallet?

So, I've not had the chance to pull the head yet, but I will and see what I see. I will post pics if it is not evident. The other thought I had is that I can start by pulling apart the second engine. I fully agree with the poster that said doing is learning but I'd rather not screw up something in the process if I can avoid it. With the "spare" I really have nothing to lose. Sort of like doing an autopsy. No one ever gets sued for malpractice when you can't do any harm... I appreciate everyone's comments.I am leaning towards a replacement with a new Honda or Kohler, and it was very tempting to buy the Predator when it was on sale for less than $600 this weekend! But since I have some time, I am going to dig into these engines a bit first. At the very least there may be a couple of blown Onans available at significant discount for for you fans.

I have a 520H and need to mount a hitch to move a boat and trailer (approx 2000 lbs) No problem moving it with my old 244. I don't weld, so I am faced with looking into available ready made options. I have looked through RS pretty well and not found a solution. There are some vendor/members that have GREAT looking high quality stuff I just haven't seen one where the ball ends up high enough to suit my needs. I came across this on Ebay and wondered if anyone would care to give me an opinion. I see many different hitch arrangements that work with the drawbar but I don't understand what keeps the whole hitch unit from tilling forward and rearward as you reverse with a load. Am I just missing the point? I had someone weld a plate on my 244 so its locked in position but I just don't get how the "floating" drawbar hitch works. Does this depend on the "tabs" that rest against the back of the gearcase to act as "stops"? Thanks in advance Todd http://www.ebay.com/itm/WHEEL-HORSE-TORO-TRACTOR-2X2-RECEIVER-DRAW-BAR-HITCH-/131490569793?hash=item1e9d72de41:m:mgwEns7BW38voxxm9PLGCEg

I think you might have noticed that this is not really a support group it's more of an enabling, aiding and abetting program. I have to echo 953 nut we don't want help just bigger barns.