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I do Wheel Horse salvage and the goal of A-Z Tractor is to provide quality used parts for Wheel Horse tractors. I buy and sell complete tractors as well as NOS parts and attachments for Wheel Horse. If you are looking for a part and have the part number go to http://a-ztractor.com/ and type the part number in the search box and it will tell you if I have the part, how many and the price. I also salvage and have NOS parts for Kohler, Briggs, Onan, Tecumseh engines. So I have what it takes to keep your Wheel Horse tractor going. Also I am a dealer for Stens products and they handle a large selection of OE and aftermarket parts for a large selection of brands and applications.

...to Parker Schnabel's house.

A Practical Mechanics issue from June 1940. Stumbled on it during a search for using Shellac as a paper Gasket seal. The important bit that's relevant here is the number of different Garden Tractor Ads I found near the bottom (start from page 122a), including Harold and Elmer Pond's 5hp Speedex. Another surprise for me is that I own a little Miller Simons Paint Sprayer Compressor in original condition, but without the Gun shown on page 136a !....spooky. One very good read if you have the time. -LINK-

They are not just bolts, they are cup point set screws and lock nuts.

My stove is an outside wood boiler. It heats the house, shop and water and I have also included some pictures of my wood shed and trolley system that I made to fill the stove.

Bought a Commando 6 with a snow blower and wheel weights for $250. It was in bad shape and kind of mangled up, so I'm just rat rodding it out. I had a spare Tecumseh HH100 sitting on the shelf and that's also what came on the tractor I bought, so I'm taking the two and making one that runs. It's not going to be original but it sure is fun. The picture is after I completed a lot of work. Thinking about keeping it as my winter set up when I'm done with it.

11-22-1927 Snowmobile invented Carl J. Eliason of Sayner,Wisconsin created "the first snowmobile" in 1927. Although Mr. Virgil White was the first to use the term "snowmobile" on his modified Model T Ford, Carl Eliason's invention was the first purposed built form of transportation to be specifically used for snow travel.

Well I made some more progress. Just a few more odds and end to do: paint touch up, fuel filter, attach the deck. Amazing how these things can be transformed in about a month. Many thanks to all who helped out with advice and parts!

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)

I was sitting in geometry class in the 8th grade. It was report card day too. I came home with 4 D's and my parents didn't even care. Lucky for me.

Well thanks to Richard and Craig's help I've made some, the only problem was the plate I had was thicker and didn't want to bend even in the press so I ended up cutting and shutting but I think they look ok He's a couple of Picts before I stripped it down It won't let me add any more photos !

Here's a pic I took last night. MIght be worth noting that all the firewood I get is "jonny on the spot" firewood. Have been burning for over 15 years, and haven't paid a dime. The way I see it, if I have to pay for firewood and do all the work, I'll just walk right over and turn up the thermostat.

I brought this home the same time I picked up the 856. I really love these little tractors. It had the wrong engine but i managed to also acquire a correct Kohler k90 for it and promptly installed it . Needs a few minor things but I'm happy to have it.

I was on the flight line @ Shilling AFB (formerly smoky hill) returning a B47 to the ready line from our recovery section. Didn't know if we were going to have to use them. Marvin

As old as I'm getting I might as well like the old look too; oh, you were talking about the RJ! I like the way it looks now; rusty and dusty.

I like old stuff like this - onan power equip. was advertised too....did you ever notice how skinny everybody was before McDonalds , potato chips and fritos ?

In third grade. The whole school went out to the flag and did the pledge. Teachers were a wreck.

I was at Emerson elementary school in Indianola Iowa struggling with math problems when the intercom sounded and the principle made the announcement. I remember some of the girls started crying and the teacher left the room as we all just sat there looking at each other with our mouths wide open.

At school in the 9th grade wondering what was wrong with the world.

HHHMMM...If you paint that door green you may be in trouble with the natives here at Red Square...A nice shade of RED would keep you out of harm's way...

Cosmetically, yours looks much nicer than mine. I just built a ripper plow to bust the hard ground so my tiller could handle it. I was amazed and pleased at the way the c160 handled dragging what is essentially an anchor. It pulls without loading up or bogging down even with the throttle at less than half speed. It's my first Wheel Horse and I'm sold on them now.

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

So I spent this morning digging parts out and got the 35 more complete. Put a painted seat on, correct tires and wheels, and I think I'm just going to put new stickers on and do a oil rub.

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.

Ok, I got my New Holland 2 stage and cab home today. Its going on the 522xi. I would like to have an extra belt around and maybe a extra chain. This came off an 80 hour machine I dont anticipate problems, but thats when you get bit. These were made by toro wheel horse for new holland. Identical but for the paint color. There is a picture with model / serial number. Who knows where to get these items? we all luv pictures, so here are a few, I have plenty of dirt to clean off them, and some touch up to do. These 2 stage xi units are BIG....... oh, and a fwiw, my mint used twice and not by me xi single snowthrower will be in the classified shortly, WITH my xi blade. keep your eyes peeled. I dont need 4 snowblowers and 4 blades. Enjoy and thanks for any help. Glenn oh, and for a laugh, the jumbo dolly I made,,,and NEVER used it for the 2 stage ,,

I was home and polishing my brass for tomorrow's ROTC drill platoon competition (which of course as cancelled). When school resumed I was a member of the firing squad for the memorial at the school.

Mine is Rustoleum Regal red.

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?

Depends on the temperature of course but if it's below 20° out twice a day and above 20° once a day and if I'm just heating the water in the summertime about once every 5 to 6 days

Kudos to AMC Rules - two fine videos - the Alaska Highway video - the men of the greatest generation without question..thanks for the videos..

I would've been in your equivalent of the 6th Grade at the time. It would have been about 7pm my time and probably doing my Homework. Also recall that promotion of the distribution/screening (in UK) of the Film PT109 soon after.

Eating lunch from my brown bag in 7th grade JBJ High School Boswell Pa. will never forget that day what a sad day.

I was at my grandparents house watching it on an old Black & White Zenith.

Walking back from classes thru the Amory @ University of Illinois, later we had a march thru campus to the Assemble Hall wearing Black arm bands on our uniforms (Air Force ROTC). Eye opening time of my Life.

DRIVING ON I-95 TO WESTPORT, CT.

I was home from school that day. My mom was working in her home based beauty shop. The radio was on and I heard her say "Oh my God. He's been shot".

We went with a pellet stove after using a nice Vermont Castings Wood stove in our last home. I love cutting wood but it's gotten harder to do as I age and I really didn't like hand splitting the logs. So now I get my real fire fix outside in our fire pit. Here's some info in case anyone it thinking of going the pellet route. Our pellet stove is an Avalone "Arbor". It sits in the corner of our living room and heats 1380 square feet. 110 volts and a very short 3" chiminy through the side wall with 3" make up air. It saves a lot on propane every year. I use about 2 tons of pellets every year at +- $200 a ton. Probably save over $1500 on propane. I have it hooked to a programmable thermostat in the hallway to turn on at 6am and off at 11pm. Keeps the livingroom, kitchen and dining area at 70-72 and the bedrooms around 67. We used to run it 24/7 but when the power goes out it won't evacuate the smoke. If you loose power, smoke leaks out.😩 This is the main drawback to our stove so we shut it down at night and if we're going to be gone for any length of time. We keep the gas furnace set at 67 so anytime we're not home or at night the gas furnace heats the house. This helps keep some heat running through the heat runs in the crawl space which helps condition that area as well. Here's a couple of pictures of my current wood pile. Notice the lack of dirt, bark and melting snow 😝

Jr Hi Band Practice

Sitting at my desk in the fourth grade.

There is a wiring diagram here that may fit the bill What is your tractor's model and serial number? Some of these models originally used a heavy duty ignition switch that is no longer available. These did not require a solenoid but if a lighter duty ignition switch was used as a replacement a solenoid was added. Adding a solenoid for use with a HD switch would extend the life of that switch. Breakerless ignition is self-powered. The ignition terminal is simply grounded to the chassis to shut the engine off. Do not allow any battery voltage into the ignition wire. That will release the magic smoke. Garry

@Rhondalea Nice looking tractor and attachments. The mid mount grader often sells for $200-$300. The snow/dirt plows go for $100-$150.

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.

Looks like a great score!... no oil rub though.

L99ks like you are ready . I did a total rebuild. my first wheel horse project both tractor and blower here in North East Ohio . bring it on

Here's a picture of my 1076 dash with the cigarette lighter. There is a cig. lighter on ebay right now for $24. It is a WH receiver, but not the original WH lighter. The all original ones do show up occasionally on ebay, and there are always a few a the Big Show in PA. If you're not trying to restore your 875 to 'original', then a good hardware store, like Ace or True Value, should have metal plugs that fill the hole. Jim

Brian Miller's site is full of information you can use. http://gardentractorpullingtips.com/index.htm This is info specific to the shaft bushing, but you will find lots of other great info on the web site. Carburetor throttle shaft bushing from Brian Miller A worn throttle shaft is the #1 cause of most engines wearing out and burning oil prematurely. If a carburetor has a worn throttle shaft, this will create a vacuum leak and the engine will idle poorly, if at all at times. Not to mention the engine will also draw in dirty air, causing wear on the valve faces/seats and piston rings, and engine will burn oil. More than .010" of play is considered too much for throttle shaft wear. Plus, at operating running speeds (3,600 RPM), the extra air will cause the engine to run lean on fuel, which will overheat the combustion chamber and cause the cylinder head to warp (blow a head gasket) and the piston and rings to wear prematurely, eventually resulting in severe engine wear and excessive oil burning. Along with regular maintenance, repair of a worn throttle shaft is required to help an engine last a long time. The most accurate way to check for amount of wear is with a dial indicator. Furthermore, all Carter/Kohler and Walbro carburetors don't come with a throttle shaft bushing installed from the factory. A bushing (see below Ê) must be installed when the throttle shaft is worn and loose in the carburetor, or a bushing and a new throttle shaft both must be installed. If there's a counterbore (recession in the carburetor body) where the throttle shaft is, a short, flat bronze bushing can be installed, and if it's still in good condition, the original throttle shaft can be reused. But if there's no counterbore, the carburetor body will need to be precision aligned-bored for installation of a bronze sleeve bushing, and chances are, a new throttle shaft will also need to be installed. Special machining of the carburetor body is required for the sleeve bushing. And ALL Carter and Kohler #26, #28 and #30, and the older Walbro #52, #60 and #64 carburetors have the counterbore. Only the newer Walbro #52, #60 and #64 carburetors don't have the counterbore. If the carburetor has the counterbore, the throttle shaft will need to be removed, the dirt and debris will need to be cleaned out from the counterbore, and then the short, flat bushing can be installed. But if there's no counterbore, the upper hole in the carburetor body will need to be bored out in precision alignment with the lower hole in a milling machine, and then a bronze sleeve bushing can be installed. Return To Previous Paragraph Bronze Throttle Shaft Bushing for Carter #16, #18, #20, #22 carburetors with a counterbore that's used on Kohler engine models K90/K91, K141, K160/K161 and K181, as well as other makes and models of engines that use the same carburetor. Dimensions: 7/32" i.d. x .407" o.d. x 1/8" height. NOTE: Apply clean motor oil or automotive grease on throttle shaft before installing for smooth throttle operation and less wear to shaft, bushing or carburetor body. And some later Carter carburetors do not have the counterbore to accept this bushing. If there's no counterbore, then if the shaft hole is not severely worn, a new throttle shaft (see below Ê) can be installed. Go here to learn how to professionally remove Carter/Kohler throttle or choke plate retaining screws without breaking them off. But if the shaft hole is severely worn, it will need to be slightly enlarged to match a fabricated oversized throttle shaft made of mild steel. The original lever will need to be ground off the old shaft and welded onto the new shaft. I offer this service, too. (see below Ê) No Kohler part number available for this bushing. An innovative concept by Brian Miller, because nobody else advertise this part or services. High quality aftermarket. Precision-made in the USA of CNC-machined bearing bronze. $6.00 each, plus shipping and handling Installation Service: Install this throttle shaft bushing in your carburetor. $30.00 each for bushing, new screws and labor, plus return shipping and handling. Installation Service: Fabricate a slightly larger throttle shaft and install in your carburetor. $60.00 each for shaft, new screws and labor, plus return shipping and handling. Please contact me if you're interested in any of the above È repair services. Short, Flat Bronze Throttle Shaft Bushing for all Carter/Kohler #26, #28, #30 and early Walbro #52, #60, #64 carburetors with a counterbore that's used on Kohler K-series and early Magnum engine models K241/M10, K301/M12, K330/K331, K321/M14, K341/M16, K361 and KT17, KT17II, KT19, KT19II, MV16, M18, MV18, M20, MV20. If there's a [worn] rubber seal in the counterbore, this bushing will replace it. Dimensions: 1/4" i.d. x 7/16" o.d. x 1/8" height. NOTE: Apply clean motor oil or automotive grease on throttle shaft before installing for smooth throttle operation and less wear to shaft, bushing or carburetor body. Go here to learn how to professionally remove Carter/Kohler throttle or choke plate retaining screws without breaking them off. High quality aftermarket. Precision-made in the USA of compressed sintered bronze. Very hard material. $5.00 each, plus shipping and handling. OEM Kohler part # 25 158 02-S. $10.15 each, plus shipping and handling. Installation Service: Install this throttle shaft bushing in your carburetor. $30.00 each for bushing, new screws and labor, plus return shipping and handling. Please contact me if you're interested in this repair service. An innovative concept by Brian Miller, because nobody else advertise this service. Installation Instructions: The above È bushings makes contact with the upper unworn 1/8" area on the throttle shaft. The original throttle shaft can be reused with the bushing if it isn't severely worn. To install the bushing, first of all, to avoid breaking off the OEM soft brass throttle plate screws, use a Dremel or equivalent small rotary grinder chucked with either a very small grinding stone (chainsaw sharpening stone) or an 1/8" high speed steel end mill to grind away the flared threads at the end of the screws, then the screws can be removed, and then remove the shaft from the carburetor body. Clean out the counterbore and depending on size of carburetor, place the bushing over a 3/16" or 1/4" bolt and insert the screw of bolt in the throttle shaft hole to align the bushing straight with the counterbore and use small hammer or bench vise to drive- or press-in the bushing, and then reinstall the shaft. Additional Note: Usually the short, flat bronze bushing will snug up a worn throttle shaft. With oil for lubrication and a felt or foam seal to keep out dust and dirt (available below Ê), the bushing should last a long time. If the bushing fits somewhat loose in the counterbore, lightly tap the sides of the counterbore with a hammer to make the counterbore slightly oblong or egg-shaped. The newer Walbro carburetors have no counterbore for the bushing, and sometimes the [upper] throttle shaft hole will wear. When this happens, just installing a new shaft won't fix the problem. The upper hole must be precision-align bored with the [unworn] lower hole, and a bronze sleeve bushing will need to be installed along with a new shaft. On other makes of carburetors, if the original shaft is worn and a new throttle shaft isn't available, then a new throttle shaft will need to be machined. The throttle lever can be reused and welded to the new fabricated shaft. And if necessary, a slightly oversized shaft can be installed instead of the original diameter shaft. I can do all this for $50.00± parts and labor, plus return shipping and handling. Bronze Throttle Shaft Sleeve Bushing for the newer Walbro WHG #52, #60, #64 carburetors that have no counterbore for the short throttle shaft bushing, or for the #26, #28 or #30 Carter/Kohler carburetors with a worn/enlarged counterbore for the short throttle shaft bushing. Not available from Kohler. Precision-made in the USA of compressed sintered bronze. Dimensions: 1/4" i.d. x .313" o.d. x 3/4" length. IMPORTANT NOTE: The upper throttle shaft hole must be precision-bored exactly to .3125" (5/16") in perfect center-alignment with the lower hole for installation of this sleeve bushing. The carburetor body will need to be clamped in a machine vise fastened on the table of a milling machine, aligned, and precision-drilled so the throttle shaft will rotate without binding after installation of the bushing. A drill press will not be accurate at all. If a drill press is used, the carburetor body could be ruined and rendered useless. Apply clean motor oil or automotive grease on throttle shaft before installing for smooth throttle operation and less wear to shaft and bushing. Not to be used in the Kohler-made carburetors for Kohler engine models K482, K532 or K582. An innovative concept by Brian Miller, because nobody else advertise the use of this part or this service. Aftermarket; not available from Kohler. Precision-made in the USA of compressed sintered bronze. Very hard material. $3.00 each, plus shipping and handling. Repair Service: Bore upper throttle shaft hole, install new bronze sleeve bushing. $45.00 labor and bushing + price of new throttle shaft with new screws/lock washers (if needed), plus return shipping and handling. An innovative concept by Brian Miller, because nobody else advertise this repair service . Throttle Shaft Protective Seals. Foam seal dimensions (±): 7/32" i.d. x 7/16" o.d. x 5/32" thick. Felt seal dimensions (±): 7/32" i.d. x 3/8" o.d. x 1/8" thick. 7/32" will stretch over a 1/4" shaft. Apply clean motor oil on seal before installing to trap and prevent dust and dirt from wearing throttle shaft and/or upper hole in carburetor body or bushing. Go here to learn how to professionally remove Carter/Kohler throttle or choke plate retaining screws without breaking them off. Return To Previous Paragraph or Section Polyurethane (Foam Rubber) Seal. Used for Carter #16, #18, #20, #22 and Walbro WHL #36, #44 carburetors, Carter/Kohler #26, #28, #30 and Walbro WHG #52, #60, #64 carburetors, and many other carburetors, such as Briggs & Stratton, Tecumseh, etc. NOTE: Seal is compressed between throttle lever and carburetor body or installed bronze bushing. OEM Walbro part #'s 156-18-8, 156-24-8 and OEM Briggs & Stratton part #'s 271853, 691321, 691869, 692279. $2.00 each, plus shipping & handling. Felt (Cloth Fiber) Seal. Used for K482, K532 and K582 carburetors. NOTE: Seal is compressed between spring-loaded washer on throttle shaft and carburetor body. OEM Briggs & Stratton part # 270167. $4.00 each, plus shipping & handling.

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.

@WHX7 Jim, that was a R-26. 2nd generation of RER for Wheel Horse. If you find one... they fit nicely inside a 4 wheeled wagon for storage. (this one was mine about 4 years ago)