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Hi folks, The big Happy Birthday came! So did the Wheel Horse. Thanks everyone for your advice while I was looking for a tractor. It was appreciated. Now here you go - share the joy of a sons 11 year old birthday. His first tractor! C-81 Wheel Horse. Darn proud of it! I'm going to need your guys advice going forward as it's been a long time since I did any rebuild. BTW - I havn't run it - It had old fuel in the tank and hasn't run in some years - but all the systems are looking great. He's getting to work.

This started out as a low profile 4x8 trailer that i made to hall tractors behind my S10 7 years ago. It worked great until the axle broke one year ago. Over the summer I needed dump trailer for moving dirt around in the yard and the gears were turning in my head. So I made a smaller version of the one I borrowed last fall to haul 210 tons of fill, sand, top soil, and gravel to the house. I am not hauling that kind of loads any more, just moving it around the yard to fill in holes and leveling the yard now. I only have a little over $100 into this modifying it to become the ultimate yard cart. I already had the pump, cylinder, spindals, and tires. Just needed a stick of 2" tubing and some sheet metal. I used it all summer long working the bugs out and making small modifications tell I was happy with it. I had a buddy that owed me and he just so happens to do sand blasting and painting. I just got it back and I have to say i am very pleased with the outcome!

10-4-1927 Work begins on Mount Rushmore On this day in 1927, sculpting begins on the face of Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills National Forest of South Dakota. It would take another 12 years for the impressive granite images of four of America’s most revered and beloved presidents—George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt–to be completed. The monument was the brainchild of a South Dakota historian named Doane Robinson, who was looking for a way to attract more tourists to his state. He hired a sculptor named Gutzon Borglum to carve the faces into the mountain. According to the National Park Service, the first face to be chiseled was George Washington’s; Borglum first sculpted the head as an egg shape, his features added later. Thomas Jefferson’s image was originally fashioned in the space to the right of Washington, but, within two years, the face was badly cracked. Workers had to blast the sculpture off the mountain using dynamite. Borglum then started over with Jefferson situated on the left side of Washington. Washington’s face was the first to be completed in 1934. Jefferson’s was dedicated in 1936–with then-president Franklin Roosevelt in attendance–and Lincoln’s was completed a year later. In 1939, Teddy Roosevelt’s face was completed. The project, which cost $1 million, was funded primarily by the federal government. Borglum continued to touch up his work at Mount Rushmore until he died suddenly in 1941. Borglum had originally hoped to also carve a series of inscriptions into the mountain, outlining the history of the United States

Hi All, (what's the proper term for Wheel Horse aficionados? Wheelies? Horsers? Whiskey Hotels?), Just became proud owner of a 1970 Charger 12 Auto with tiller and hydraulic loader. We've decided to call it Samwise because it's small but mighty and (we hope) dependable. I'm still figuring things out and have one issue: the parking brake lever keeps popping up on its own. That doesn't stop the tractor, so I assume the pawl has been ground down / busted. And, the transmission continues to get power with the lever up, which makes me think someone has installed a drive belt that is too short. Does that seem likely? What is the proper size belt? Thanks! I'm sure I'll have many more questions. I've already learned a ton perusing the archives.

That is a fine looking horse and a Happy Birthday young man.

I finally replaced the worn and ripped seat on the 416. I used my 10% discount from TSC to buy this: http://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/high-back-mower-seat-black?cm_vc=-10005 I had to drill new holes in the seat bracket, but it's done and it's mounted.

One of the most impressive national monuments we have visited. I'm sure at the time it made sense to blast and carve a mountainside but today it is environmentally insensitive and wrong, but that's history and we learn from it. Mount Rushmore however, has drawn attention to the beautiful state of South Dakota and the surrounding areas of the Black Hills, the Badlands and Custer State Park and recognized these outstanding men who forever changed our nation. We spent a week trailer camping in the area back in 2005 and it was one of the best trips ever. I highly recommend a trip out to the Black Hills area. Here's a few of our pictures. Thanks Richard.

I got the 701 out for a little exercise today and my daughter wanted to drive it. The goofball came down without shoes but I let her drive it anyway. Of course, in the video, as you will see, she wanted to know if it would go faster. She had a blast. IMG_3704.MOV IMG_3705.MOV

I have both, with the tall chute single besides being lighter/easier handling also cheap and ease of maintenance/repair versus the 2 stage, I recently bought and rebuilt/improved a 2stage and it really only does wet/heavy/plow banks better ,the single threw nearly as far and not as picky on what type of surface removing snow from,Jeff. PS my solid stone guard in the first section of the chute does help push the exiting snow farther IMHO.

I posted these Sunday on another thread but wanted to repost here! I have a few nice pictures from the 7th Meet and Greet held at the Mehlberg Horse Barn in Clunette, Indiana. A big thank you to Scott mehlberg for hosting all the guys and gals that love Wheel Horses over the past seven years. It was great to see the tractors but this year it was even better to see all the Wheel Horse lovers in full force!

Yes it is both a ramp and a dump gate. Bed is 60" x 48" and is 18" deep. It holds 36 cubic feet and will dump a heaping load of dirt. About 8 scoops with my loader fills it and much easier then making several trips with the loader to move a pile. Yes the black one will go, but the tub cart is the daughters. Tire leak throughthe side wall. Looks like I may need to find another tire, I have 4 more to chose from.

Wow! Look at that bucket! OK! I've got to know more about that FEL!

Oh I didn't catch that! Why not! Best of both! Yep! And yes, us very visual folks appreciate seeing the obvious!

The sentence " It's as heavy as battleship anchor and a bear to move around and store." jumped out at me and I may have a idea you could use. Earlier this year I acquired the snow thrower I have been modifying over the summer. I had to move it around garage a couple of times to get it out of my way for other projects to flow though garage. One day I was kicking back in old office chair I use in garage for its comfort and ease of rolling around things I working on or to and from tools box. While setting there looking out I noticed a 4' x 8' pallet leaning against fence from something shipped here last spring I went to straighten my legs out to roll me into better position to view it. As my chair rolled looking at it I had the idea to make it a rolling cart for storing snow thrower and blade in summer. And I could store my mower deck on it in the winter. It also has been handy for holding tools and parts. Even the placement of the top and bottom slats (unplaced) keeps your beer from tipping while rolling it around. Today I had the Idea if I take a few of the 4' pieces of different sizes of lumber I keep around for build ups or stabilizing things while working on them that they could be laid out in such a way as to make a ramp. that would allow me to drive front wheels on them raising my thrower to point were I could roll the pallet under it and lower thrower right were I want to store it no lifting necessary. The pallet was free and the steel casters are available from Napa for somewhere between 20 and 30 dollars. I made mine 48" x 39" due to size of area I wanted it to fit when stored.

Got to love it when problems solve themselves and don't cost anything but a little blushing. My dad always said if haven't made any mistakes today 1 of 2 things have happened 1.you haven't done anything 2. You died

My daughter is really a good kid, but a sort of "fashion plate". Cute as a button like cschannuth's girl, but you would never see her in sweats goofing around like her. She is all about clothes, styling, etc. Worked in retail clothing stores for several years now, and is now over apparel at the new Kroger Market Place here in town. Quite proud of her. Unfortunately, anything mechanical just leaves her cold. I must of done something wrong when she was little, and I let her play in my machine shop. Took her to work with me almost everyday till she started school. Had a little play area in the office, but she could come out on the floor whenever we weren't doing anything dangerous, and she could be adequately supervised. Wife was the secretary, and my feeling was that it would be a good idea for her to be around her parents all the time instead of at a daycare. I suppose all the time she spent with us resulted in a close relationship, as she comes by almost every evening, and will even go to the occasional tractor show with me (mostly for the food and craft crap). But start talking about lathes, mills, Wheel Horses, Farmalls, etc., and her eyes glaze over. Talk long enough, and she begins snoring.

What a great birthday gift! Nothin' better'n a !

That's a gift that's gonna keep on giving, for both of you! And congratulations on your

Ignition switch 7572 replaced by 101482 for electric start and still available from Toro Garry

It may take some time to locate a 2 stage but they are out there, but don't cut yourself short in not looking at a single stage high chute. A single stage high chute will almost match a 2 stage. It might not do as good in the wet slushy stuff but it will move snow in a hurry and do a good job of it. I got tired of my 2 stage being around. It's as heavy as battleship anchor and a bear to move around and store. I switch back to a single and been happy ever since. 2 stages are nice and have their place. Just don't close your mine to a single tall or short chute. Ether way it's better than a shovel.

What he said! And if I might add emphasis on the grounds! Seems so many times that I got confused with wiring there was a bad ground involved! You take if for granted and then your readings are wacko and THEN you find a bad ground is the cause of the weird readings!

Seven, I forgot to mention in my post above that I have a '95 model 520H in my shop right now that I bought reasonable enough that needs the exact same thing as the one you have found. I will not hesitate to tear into it and repair it as required. Those Onans are an amazing engine when they are brought back to proper running condition. I have done this to no less than a dozen Onan's. The only ones I won't fool withare the early 16 HP (B43E) that did not have an oil filter employed. Most I have rebuilt have been in JD's, but I've been bitten by the Wheel Horse 520 bug! The last Onan I rebuilt was a 20HP that needed a loose valve seat replacement too. I hired that work done and had that same shop grind the valves and seats. Including that machine work I still had less than $500.00 invested and that is one heck of an engine now that has that famous Onan "growl" when under load and sounds amazing at idle. I intend to begin the engine build on this tractor within the next week or two. I also have another 520HC tractor that is a little rough compared to the one mentioned above but it will get the same treatment in time. I believe these tractor's are worth saving and I certainly am not afraid of these Onan engines! I have by far found more of these engines easily repairable than those that were not. I started collecting Onan parts several years ago now and have quite a stock of good useable parts with which to do my repairs and generally plan on replacing cam bearings and valve springs on principle. I also rebuild oil pumps on each build along with replacing all gaskets and crankshaft seals..............................Gary

Hey folks, Richard here out of Adkins Texas. I answered a Craigslist ad for a "lawn tractor, 100$" and it turned out to be a B-80 Wheel horse. I actually stumbled onto this site while trying to find out information on what a Wheel Horse was. So for $80 I pushed this one onto the trailer after the owner nicely sprayed some penetrating oil into the spark plug hole and turned it over with a set of jumper cables. I figured if it turned over $80 was a good enough deal for me. History on the tractor from the gentleman that sold it is that it was bought new in the mid 70's by a local school district to mow the ball fields and drag the infield dirt. After it was retired one of the school grounds guys (the owners father in law) bought it from the school to restore it and use it. It sat in a barn for 15+ years and then was moved out to the pasture for a few more and that's when I bought it. Got it home and started looking into getting it running and was able to start it and keep it running within about an hour using starting fluid. I had to replace the solenoid and fuel line as well as buy a battery for it. Had some leaks in the carb so I pulled the bowl and got the float unstuck and the leak stopped. This is where I'm at now. The ignition switch worked about a dozen times and then just quit. I cleaned the contacts to no avail and will need to replace it if I can find a factory part to put in there. Also the tractor will start and run with the PTO engaged but otherwise it will start and low low idle for about 7 seconds and then quit. Sounds to me like the carb needs to be rebuilt but to be honest I've never rebuilt one so I don't know what it entails, can't be too complicated though. It does need tires. I greased all the zerk fittings and checked all the fluids and will need to put some into the rear end. The deck spins nicely and looks to be newer as the paint isn't faded or too badly scratched and all the blades look either new or wilt little use. Any advice or help on the tractor would be appreciated. We need one to work the family garden this spring and mow an acre of coastal grass that we have around the place. Thank you in advance. Richard.

Hello, I have been reading this forum for a year or so. I got a B-100 71-10K801 about 2 years back from my dad. I have been spending nights after work repairing it with my kids. Just a small list of what we've done so far. Please keep in mind this is a long term project. I plan to use this GREAT TRACTOR all year round. So once we finish it I will be adding a few add-ons. IE tiller, snow blower and a blade. It was kept outside for a few years. So I had to remove the fin covers and clean out the fun stuff left behind from our furry friends. (Had the kids do this part). I had to remove the mod job for the lights. I will be replacing the wiring and lights later. I had to replace the stop pin. The threads were smashed. (On order) I replaced the battery added a fuse holder. Replaced the oil in the engine and transmission/trans axial. Greased the four points. Replaced air filter and spark plug. Replaced the gas line and filter. Had to move over a pin the wire that feeds 12V to the ignition coil. For some reason it was hooked to the accessory of the key switch. So it was only getting 12V to the coil when it was in run not start. Now it gets 12V in start and run mode. If this is wrong please let me know. Still need to find a steering wheel and tires or tubes. Not all tires are bad, but they all go flat after a few weeks. (One in a day). I have downloaded a bunch of pdf's from this site and what a great help. This is my first tractor. It did come with a mowing deck. I will post pictures as soon as I can. Next year I would like to rebuild the engine and maybe paint the tractor.

Well, unless you are going to be driving down the highway at 100 I don't see the problem. Worst case is the tire rips wide open and the tube pops out a bit. At that point you know the answer. These tires are only inflated to 12 PSI so a dangerous blowout should not be an issue.

But, not really an addiction as much as a need to keep it even - Little Sister needs one for her and her dolly...

I heard that decades ago and while it makes some sense to me, I've not had that confirmed by anyone that said it actually happened to them. Hasn't happened to me because I've never run straight pipes. Not doubting but rather trying to confirm, has that happened to you personally?

Strongly disagree on the "It's tough getting parts" statement. Agree 100% on the "And until it's apart, it's unknown". Now that bit about it's tough getting parts? Locally that could be very true. Online however there are many sources for Onan parts. They say a picture is worth a thousand words? OK, here is a pic along with a few words...:) A 166-0785 Electronic ignition module, used from 1986-2004. Packaged on August 26th 2016. A 149-1982 fuel pump used from the late 70's up to the late 90's. Packaged on August 30th 2016. A 166-0772 coil used on breaker point ignitions from the early 70's through the mid 80's. Packaged on September 16th 2016, and a 191-2227 voltage regulator used from the 1970's through 2004. Packaged on September 21st 2016, barely 2 weeks ago. Onan stopped making engines back in 2004, but they never stopped making spare parts. The Onan engines were engineered and designed to be rebuildable and to last for many many years offering dependable service. Almost any small engine made today is "disposable" as it's not cost effective to make it last and or be rebuildable. :( If you want to be happy for a day, Drink! If you want to be happy for a year, Repower. If you want to be happy for a lifetime, Rebuild/Overhaul an Onan!

I'll take one But seriously that did turn out sweet.

I have owned four B-100's since 1993. One is my daily worker, a 1977, one was a 1976 that I restored and sold, one was a 1975 B-100 Automatic that was bought at auction and sold six months later, and my pride and joy is my 71-10K801 pictured in my avatar. This was my first attempt at a build/restoration. It was built from scrap over the winter and spring of 2009/2010. If you search the forum, you will find documentation of the build. So, my knowledge of the B-100's is pretty good, and if you have any questions or problems along your path of restoration, don't hesitate to contact me. I will be more than happy to share that knowledge.

Very cool! to the lucky young man!

I also doubt it has ACR. Tecumseh didn't offer that in the 6hp until well after the lawn rangers. What model Lawn ranger are we talking abut here?? (later ones were vertical shaft and I have no clue about them) Edit; Just found your other post it is 68 Lawn Ranger. no ACR...Do what mower freak suggested you will feel a puff of air if not connecting rod is most likely gone. They do not like running without oil. .

Here is what I have so far with the 3D model. There may need to be some tweaking as getting multiple bends, and a bend within a bend, is tricky when it comes to getting accurate dimensions.

engine more than likely is blown. take plug out put your finger over plug hole spin engine over (make sure plug wire isnt near you. you will feel wheather or not piston is moving. if i was closer i would offer an engine but i dont do shipping lol.

There is no "rebuild kit". there are several threads on here about overhauling Sundstrand Hydro (what you have on the GT14. Depending on what is wrong some parts are easy to find some very hard. Overhaul/repair is not an afternoon driveway project. I would down load the sunstrand manual here and look at it to see what may be involved. It has a very good diagnostic chart http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/files/file/24-transmission-hydro-sundstrand-sm-492-4206pdf/ Was the hydro oil and filter changed recently...if not you could start with that but it maybe a waste of money if there is a real problem. How to links http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/topic/52024-sundstrand-challenges/ http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/topic/32936-rebuilding-a-hydro-pump-from-a-d/

Ditto.

D. J. Great pics! Thanks for sharing! I'm still trying to find out who the beautiful GT 14 (1-0500) tractor belongs too. Very, very nice!

So I got bored Sat afternoon and decided to re-do the hood on grandpa's 856. Started sanding and it was looking good. All those layers of brush strokes helped preserve it. Anyways....on with the pics. Guess I'll have to do the rest now.

Don. That gives us more time to go out and by more tractors. And drink beer.

Yeah my ex thought she was gonna get my Malibu but 15 yrs later I still have it and the WHs (3 520s and the Dxi plus a Kioti and inheriting 3 Cubs),Jeff.

In a previous life I bought a beefed up Chev 350 350HP to put in a 65 Chevelle and then I got married before the engine/vehicle union... Sold the 350. The only union was me and my bride... Bride and I parted 15 years later...Maybe I should have married the 350... Lord that brings back memories! But honestly, today? I'd rather have a 520-8! Or HC or most any other WH! What the heck do I need a 350HP v8 for?!? But that picture does bring back some memories! Thanks for that Jeff!

i put the b80 pan on the jd 208 engine due to oil drain being in way. i bolted it on and due to fact i dont have wiring done i hooked it up to battery out of my old truck she spun over a bit and fired up. runs sweet needs minor adjusting. didnt see any smoke but its dark lol. i like the jd shroud because regulator or rectifier what ever you want to call it is right on the shroud

I reckon that auto tech class I took in high school must've took hold a bit, plus my other hobby of hot rods/muscle cars, it would be like putting the 406 SBC I built for my Malibu in the 520 to mow with...

First step for any electrical problem is to clean and tighten all electrical connections including grounds. To rule out any bad cables you can put the jumper cables directly on the starter and see if it spins over.

I will agree to certain point I grew up on (basically learned to drive on) an "original" CUB CADET 7hp Kohler and for many years it was the "seasonal" rig gardening/mowing/wood gatherer/snow plow ect then came a 1200 CC 12hp, then we got a 14 draw bar hp 1952 Allis Chalmers C that would pull both CC's and all my 520s together around backwards, this is where weight and gearing make all the difference (such as the PK), with that said though with the vacuum/GO gauge on the 520s I can tell when I'm only using 5-10-15 or all 20 hp between dry or wet heavy grass or a light snow vs the big one this past January where I was basically pulling 75-100% most of time spinning that 2stage through 2 feet + of heavy snow, I'm not saying a 1 lung Kohler wouldn't have gotten it done but IMHO that second lung and extra power made it easier, and my 22hp Kioti will out pull/push/cut my WHs but I don't think it could out do the old AC, so again power is realative to weight and gearing and how it's all put to the ground a lot of older semi-trucks weren't much over 2-250 hp but look how much they could/can tug vs a new 300+ hp 1/2 ton P/U truck...but hey I'm just an ole hillbilly,Jeff.

WOW....... I thought I had the only "Wheel Deere". I haven't duct taped the seat yet but If it will give it more power, I'm off to the shed.

One can also 'PULL'l the fan gear back into to stub gear by using a shim(s) at the rear end of the fan gear shaft (underneath). Look for the big cotter pin at the rear end of the lower steering shaft...pull it out and try to fit a 3/4 ID shim between the cotter pin and the steering block...forcing the fan gear back into the stub gear on the end of the steering column.

Ok on to the lever Item #20, like I posted previously this lever was bent in opposite direction away from tractor in one picture you can see the marks I made with a sharpie to maintain locations while reversing them. The angles are not factory but are what I found worked to clear any obstacles ie. footrest and brake pedal keeping blade from articulating left. In the pictures I got 1 with it standing on edge with a 6" scale to show if you were to get a 3" wide 5/16" thick 33 1/8" long piece you could cut the 13 degree angle in top drawing of print I've made you. Otherwise you would have to cut and weld to create that angle with out it you may need really long arms to articulate it to the right. Otherwise measurements are 5/16" thick, 1 1/4" wide, 33 1/8" long I used a cloth tape measure to get length without having the bends mess up measurement. Now as for the holes only the bottom hole is located on center other two are offset to one side or other and are noted on print with measurements to locate centers of each hole. If you look closely at dimensions on both views on this drawing it will become clear that the previously mentioned 13 degree bend is between the 2 bends I reversed to make it fit. Let me know if you have any questions I check in a couple times a day to see if anything catches my eye that want to read about.

I moved to Maryland eight years ago from Illinois where John Deere is "King." My first choice was of course a SCUT but my wife felt that was overkill (?) for our 2 acres. So I looked at all the different garden tractors, both new and used. In the new category, Simplicity was too high priced along with the John Deere 304 and above series (base 300 used a K46) and 500 series. The X series way too much. Even though Husqvarna offered a GT with a ground-engaging transmission, I still felt that it would need replacing in an 8-10 year timeframe. So I started on the used market looking at John Deere as there was really nothing else offered. I also felt that a diesel would be good to have (I was a diesel mechanic Engineman in the Coast Guard) as long as I needed a tractor. I can remember visiting a JD dealer in Illinois to look at a JD 430 but he showed me the worn driveshaft (common) that wobbled but still was about $4K. Shift to Maryland as we had bought the house but still to move and I was searching for a JD 455. I found a sweet little JD 355 with a Yanmar two-cylinder diesel but it was a bit used. Reviews were mixed as well. Even at higher rpm the plastic hood really rattled. Stopped at another JD dealer and found a JD 420 and a 425 AWS. They were not what I was looking for, but over in the corner was a red tractor that I had never seen before. It was a Toro Wheel Horse 518xi! I went home, did some research, and purchased it. Surprisingly this and my 523Dxi both came from John Deere dealers. I guess that they want to keep the red "ripened" tractors away from the "Green" ones. Here is the dealer's sales photo from 2009 of my 518xi: