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Picked up this nice 4 wheel wagon on Saturday. 2nd trip to Wisconsin in a week. Pretty stoked to add this to my collection .

Anyone remember these? For sale on ebay for $499. I must have destroyed $10,000 dollars worth of these when I turned them into ash trays by tapping the top of the cone with a ball peen hammer till the cone was inverted down into the can.

Found a parts blower for short money to convert my short chute that I reconditioned last year into a tall chute. Very easy to change over. I ordered a new chute gear ring and retainers as there was too much play in the chute to rotate smoothly. Also got a set of wheel weights with the deal, 50# a piece.

I was finally able to talk my wife into a wood stove a few yrs. ago. I'm all about not having to rely on the man to keep my family warm.. My dogs and the cat really enjoy it as well. I get and split all of my wood myself. This is something you really need to enjoy or you will hate a wood stove. (you could call the man for wood, not me) its all part of having and enjoying a wood stove for me. It brings back great memories of fetching and splitting wood when I was a kid with my Dad with our 64 Ford F-100.

*update* I allowed the member number to be seen by all, so you know what your member number is.

I'm asking for help to identify what year and model this tractor is. 1978? C-121? Any guesstimates on its dollar value would be appreciated as well. It has recently been given a lot of TLC and is in perfect running condition.... although it leaves a little to be desired in appearance at the moment. Appreciate your input.

We are needing some advice! We have a model 104107 and do not know the year. From what I have found, it's early 70's, I think. We've been doing a lot of work on it (decals, paint, new battery-starter-fuel pump-3pc set of blades). The muffler is almost new. It's a beauty! We also have 2 look-like-new attachments: snow plow and grader. Ok....so that is what we have.....and it's all set to go to someone who will appreciate the power and the awesomeness of this machine. We want to get this listed (Locally? Across the States? Ideas?) and sold before the snow flies here in Iowa. So I'm asking for knowledge on what year this is, what y feel the complete package should sell for, and suggestions on placing an ad. I have more photos, if needed. Thanks much!!!

Growing up we had a bit larger unit that shelled and cracker the corn, it was powered by a goat on treadmill. I wish I had a picture of that operation, Every Saturday that was one of my chores; gather corn from the bin, get the goat in place and convince her she was going to get those carrots. Life was good!

Today while reading through the threads that I'm following to gain knowledge for future use I seen a picture in Lagersolt's snow blower auger bearing replace thread. And since I have been meaning to post this idea I have used since entering the work force I seen it as perfect time to pass it on. This setup makes it easy for me to find tools and also when putting tools back after working on a project a open slot keys me in to a tool I over looked while picking them up. I take wire trough cutting it to the length I need to hold the number of tools I want to organize. I then cut it to heigth needed to clear when closing drawers. Once those 2 steps are done I widen the slots that wires went though to fit the tools I've chosen. I split the trough for use with wrenches and used scrap for boxing in the side cutters and snap ring pliers. Though the years I have learned that once these steps are done it is best to set the tools up and position the whole setup were you plan to mount it. I originally used 2 sided tape this is okay but may need to be repaired if glue drys out. I now drill a hole in each end and pop rivet them from under side so rivets don't interfere with anything below the drawer. Some times the length will dictate the addition of a second or third rivet for stability. I spent majority of my career in industrial settings allowing me access to used wire trough for free so I can't say what it would cost to buy a length of it.

Some of you wanted to see a short Video of this Muffler here you go. HDV_0002.MP4 HDV_0002.MP4

My young co-worker and friend brought in some more pieces for the BIG TEN today that he rounded up in his barn this weekend. The 42" mower deck is nice and solid. The magic penetrating oil solution of ATF/ Nexgen metal and mold cleaner already has rusted parts freed up.

Not only "for sale" on ebay, but SOLD today for $499. Anyone from Pennsylvania knows Rolling Rock, but I can't believe that someone is crazy enough to spend that much on a can of beer that's probably skunky tasting. Reminds me of the wine collector who spend $5000 on a bottle of wine that he opened and it had turned to vinegar. Some people have more dollars than sense. But then I can't believe that someone on ebay is asking $110 for a WH generator belt guard, when I bought two of them at the WH show for $20 each. Jim

Alive and well since 1939 in Latrobe, Pa. Jay

We use to have a John Deere when I was a kid we used to shell and make crack corn for the chickens . Got knocked over and shattered the cast iron housing .

Yes, most likely. Many mid to late 60's tractors had cig lighters. Our 875, GT-14 and Gilson S-14 all have factory cig lighters.....that still work!

I'm not getting any younger and everything I work on gets heavier.... picked this up the other week for £30 ($33) and with some recycling of an old bike rack brought back from the US that was built like a tank. I've got this A handy crane with a 4ft boom that swings inside the workshop (the axle is for my 3rd 4x4 I'm designing)

On the dash of my 875 wheel a matic i have an empty hole to the left of the steering wheel. Was that for a cigarette lighter?

I am not a serious collector (or a marketing expert), but I follow the CL listings in Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, and Kansas. That is a really nice setup, and I am curious about how much you want to ask. I see similar setups listed in the 1200-1500 range, and I think they look reasonably priced. I have also seen a very nice restored Wheel Horse with lots of attachments listed for over 2k, but the seller has been walking the price down over time. In my opinion, I don't think your market is collectors. Your market is the guy getting ready to drop $1800 on a box store riding mower without attachments. You just need to persuade him how much more awesome it would be to own this! I would consider putting it on a trailer with a for sale sign and showing it off.

In the old days it was steam, but the high pressure was dangerous. So in the interest of safety, now we use low pressure smoke. 😂 And if you will buy that..... Mark.

No problem! Can you please explain why they build electronic stuff with that magic smoke? Every time it gets out, nothing works again!

The solenoid has no bearing on the ignition other than to activate the starter.

With a double acting cylinder, the difference in fluid volume to the reservoir is the same volume as the rod since fluid flows out as fluid flows in. The rod takes up space in only one side of the cylinder when retracted. The change in fluid level from fully retracted to fully extended for that rod is about 3.5 fluid oz. Volume of 1" rod x 8" long = 6.28 cu inches--6.28 cu inches converts to about 3.5 fluid oz. There are plenty of online calculators to confirm this. So not much change to the fluid level. Make sense? Much different for a single acting cylinder. It's the total volume of the cylinder and not the rod

And further more. don't care!

Who cared.

Never watched it and still don`t know who shot him...

Just dug this corn sheller out. Goes to show how far things have come. 20161025_184740.mp4

Another pictures of my 1054

1964 Wheel Horse 1054

One VERY important thing to know before disassembling a starter, starters REQUIRE sufficient amperage to operate properly. Poor battery connections, poor solenoid connections, poor starter connections all reduce the amperage fed to the starter. I recommend all the above be checked with an OHM meter BEFORE taking a starter apart. Cleaning and lubing a starter is relatively simple, but why waste time when that is not what was needed? If you don't own an OHM meter, get one and learn how to use it. It will become one of your best friends when troubleshooting electrical problems.

Shynon Nice wagon. Around here these go for up $400.0 if that condition. They are handy but not for that price. Enjoy it looks like it will haul just anything want with it. Made very well.

That's a Nice one , Tom

I like this thread. Unfortunatly..I don't have a picture handy. We live in a ranch, and have a fireplace insert in our living room. It's a Pacific Energy Vista stove. Take 18" logs. In the ceiling above it, I ran three 12inch pipes back to the supply side of our central air unit. (I put in blockers for the normal supply setup during the winter). Heats the house pretty evely. I'll try to get some pics for tomorrow.

There are many manufacturers of this muffler. I have seen high quality and I have seen junk. The higher priced ones "usually " are heavier /made out of thicker metal. Some are nothing more than tin cans. Even the Primeline Brand (which Napa sells) isn't what it used to be.

I'm new to red square. Been reading forums from here for years off and on when I had a question and I usually always found it. I have two wheelhorse's one is a 1978 c141 and the other is a 1995 416-8 that my dad bought new. I still have the owner manual and bill of sale for the 416-8. As well as the service manual. I just bought a used snow cab for it. Can't wait for snow now.

It is a plastic channel used in industry to contain wiring. the slotted sides allow wires to enter and exit at any location along the length of the "trough. It has a removable snap on cover

56-57-58-59-60 RJs

I used international red myself.

Here's some photos of my stove in the kitchen, just doing some breakfast. the rack above lowers down so i can hang my Wheelhorse parts up for drying ( when the wife's out of course)

Here's mine! 1 July 4th at the Lake!

You got the first step of the 3 steps done, in becoming a Wheel Horse veteran of stubborn part removal. The next step is the frozen hitch pin removal. Once you have conquered that you will graduate to the ultimate test. The dreaded stuck steering wheel removal. After you have accomplished all of these three feats you will be awarded the badge of frustration. You will have learned and used every cuss word known to man plus invented a few more along the way. You will have earned the right to have joined the many that have come before you and walk down that hall of fame of the most frustrating Wheel Horse parts to remove. A very lofty goal indeed. Remember many have tried only to have their sprit ripped from them in a very heartless fashion. Very few have succeeded and those that live to tell about it are scarred physically and emotionally. That's why they are held with the highest honor.

You got a jewel there....she looks great. Good straight tin, good patina, and decals. Clean her up as is. Ebay carbs work., but the carters carbs can be rebuilt. There are many posts on here on installing a bushing to tighten the throttle shaft.

Could I get a pic of the under carriage? I would like to build something similar. Thanks. Randy

One of the fruits of the cliffhanger was the bumper sticker that read "I shot J.R".

That should mount up nicely on the front of a .

Sweepster makes one ! http://www.sweepsterbrooms.com/

Napa # 7-03679 http://www.napaprolink.com/resultsmi.aspx?Ntt=703679&Ntk=Part Number&Nty=1&N=0&SearchType=1

Pistons back in and con rods torqued to crank. Time to reassemble and hope for the best.

Good reference on carbs. The kits in this manual are the complete carb. Found these carb numbers 47-053-13, 47-853-02, 47-853-22 and 47-853-22S and they are in the above manual. https://www.partstree.com/parts/kohler-engines/engines-horizontal/k301-4712-kohler-k301-engine-k-series-wheel-horse-12hp-9kw-specs-4710-47835/carburetor-tp-2097/ They may help in getting the correct replacement. Garry

All I know is I fought an epic one man battle with both the hub and the key on my tractor's right side. Most people could take a nice little 4 or 5 day vacation with the time I spent messing with those two "x0^</>*)`-0x" parts.

Didn't get a great deal done today, but had a great conversation with @stevasaurus and got the transmission cleaned up and ready tp reassemble once the seals and gasket are delivered (Thursday, so they say). The inside of the transmission is pretty clean after a scrub down of diesel with a wire brush and elbow grease. Had a little time left so I cleaned up the block and got it painted. Since I have the block painted, I will probably jump in and blast the cover and tins and get that portion finished and ready to reinstall before attacking the next item, which will probably be the frame, or hood, or fender.....Depends on which the way the wind blows.