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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

Well, everyone inspired me to give a resto a shot. Bought this 1056 that the seller said had a factory re-powered 12hp K301S. Guess not having the generator isn't a bad thing, but what do I know? Wheel Horse tires must be original. Not bad to get 50 years out of a set of tires. Drained the trans-axle and it looked like and was the consistency of pancake batter. Thick pancake batter. The wiring was done by someone, who, well, someone whose daddy didn't teach him right. Lots of bailing wire to be replaced with proper hardware......42" deck has some cancer but seems to operate okay. I'm sure I will have a lot of questions in the coming months. Sure hope for a before after picture down the road like I see on here all the time.

i picked up this sad mess of a tractor last year at the big WH show. after searching all winter for engine parts the k532 is completely rebuilt as is the rest of the tractor. now all i need is some 15 inch ags for the rims i picked up and swap it over to 4 bolt hubs on the front and get some new decals.

I am at a SUPER 8 by Walmart at Rochester, IN right now. Here is my truck.

Stop over and say hi Steve. Silver GMC pick up truck with a silver and black trailer. Dave

Shame the PO forgot to mention one piston was missing...

I always just unhook both cables on battery and keep my ground as close as possible to where I'm working with no ill effects...however if it is feasible I would always recommend removing the part before welding

I think it is Michigandy for Cab/Bed of his truck. There are some motels west on RT# 30 in Plymouth...about 10 miles west of Etna Green. Might even be a Walmart there Ethel. Personally, I'd take RedRanger up on his offer.

My father and I owned Barnhart Sales and Service in Groveport, Ohio, Wheelhorse dealers 1968-1975.

Paul...as you know, the 854 is a manual transmission. He made it sound like a hydro trans has been placed in the horse. I wonder if he is talking about a HY-2 unit?? Here is a thread: and here is the manual for the HY-2 unit.

This thread got me thinking...always dangerous... Why did WH not provide any overhaul instructions with the Wheel-a -matics. That manual pretty much resorts to repair by replacement. Yet a couple years later For Chargers and Electros it was renamed hydro gear and subsequently a manual was prepared that provided real overhaul instruction. I have never opened up a Wheel-a-matic but from what i have read there is little difference between it and the later hydro gear automatics. Wonder why the change in view. Initially did WH not trust the dealers mechanics to deal with this "Complex new device"??? Second thought. Even the later manuals provide not much info on how to overhaul the motor part (it is really just a gear pump) of a hydrogear unit.

The 1st two digits of the model number was often printed on the ID plate and the rest was stamped. The print is sometimes faded or disappeared all together. Model 61-16KS02 would be a 1976 model. Model 71-16KS02 would be a 1977 model. The 7067 is the Julian build date - 67th day of 1977 = Tuesday March 08, 1977 There were often mistakes in the build date at the end of a calendar year (ie building 1977 models in 1976) but have never seem mistakes at the start of a calendar year. (ie building 1977 models in 1977) Garry

Yeah, I resemble that remark!

Muz 123, I purchased a 1990 312 H with a 44 in 2 stage mounted on it back in 2012. I am the second owner. It worked just OK that first winter . Then I had a chance to purchase a nice 1994 520H from another Red Square member. The next winter was much better with the 520. As you guys know the 520H is a real beast. I agree a snow cab would be nice. I run with rear ag tires and weights, No chains as I have a concrete drive. Hope this helps. Herb

@Lost Pup, sounds like you work in casualty, do you have a nurse standing by?

The C105 will have the small oil pan for the rubber isolater plate engine mount,while the C160 has the big oil pan that mounts directly to the frame. You will need to do away with the isolater mount plate and bolt the engine straight to the frame. You will also have to use some of the pto pieces from the C160.

One of the other old guys with a grey beard is me.

A bit more progress.. Nigel made a blanking plate to cover the headlamp hole in the bonnet/hood. The fuel tank got a coat of red... A few dents add character And a heavy duty tow hitch has been added