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Took the C-81 and finger bar, (that's what we call a sickle bar over here) to a local garden centre. Place has been near derelict for some time and has now got new owners. I did a deal with the new owner. I'd clear an overgrown area in return for firewood. The uncut patches have sleepers and other heavy things in and I was told to no bother about them.

I got a little lucky today and bought five K-90 motors plus a bunch of parts. one even runs two are complete and three are missing little stuff. All for every day low low price of 75.00 Happy Hunting everybody. Tim

The answer to that is a resounding Y E S .. that being said, the comments about speed changing with an auto tranny on hilly ground is true...auto/manual - just a matter of preference... I like the ability to change my speed infinitely because of all the obstacles I have in my yard...and for plowing snow - auto is great - especially the reverse gear, which on mine ( I have a 516 that I switched to eaton 1100 that was a donor from a 418A.).reverse is as fast as forward - which is fast.I'm real happy with it and it was a breeze to change.

That would have to be an aftermarket add on, they didn't come on the market until '68. WHEN eight-track tapes hit the shelves in the latter part of the Sixties, it was seen as a godsend. All of a sudden, you could listen to your music collection in your car, or out-and-about with the new boom-boxes. There were even rumors it would completely replace the vinyl record. Yet, just over a decade later, the humble cassette tape was able to drive it to extinction. Its heyday lasted from 1968-1975, and by 1980 the poor eight-track was in history’s dustbin, a sort-of laughable derelict from the Seventies.

You done good!

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Thanks for all the input - I never would have guessed that's how the factory assembled the lift lever . As per elcamino's advice I removed the non-slip foot pads and was glad to see all solid metal underneath

Well my GT 14 is back together for the most part...just the rear lights to wire up and the seat cushion to redo. I went out to remove the pump this past weekend and just couldn't do it. It runs and does pull so I decided to leave the freshening up of the pump for another time. I just have too many things going on to jump into this right now. Rather than working on the pump I finished the paint and put it all back together including the new wheel weights. I still need to get the plow ready for winter but that is something that I can do in the fall after my Son's wedding in September. I have a ton of questions about things I want to do to this tractor but will wait until I am ready and have a little more time. Thanks for all of the help with it so far. This is a great forum and I have a lot of reading to do over the winter. Here is what it looks like right now. Time to sell the Ranch King Thanks again for the help.

Thanks hillbilly

I don't think there was anything Factory for 15 inch wheels. However wheel horse sold Special Rear Weights that look like the case style weights that would bling up your rear wheels. pilfered this pic from interweb

NICE SCORE

And thank you for becoming a supporter. I love to read the posts and get all the information from all the experts here. everyone has a problem at sometime or another and I can read how there fixed. That's how I've learned so much about wheelhorse's. I never knew nothing about the wheel horse until 2 years ago when I bought my first one. I Love working on something I can fix. with out the supporters here there wouldn't be a RedSquare.

While it's apart waiting for new used lift arm decided to take front wheel off as it had lots of wobble. outer bearing toast -but also noticed lots of play in axle bore -could fit a .30 feeler gauge in gap . can this be re-bushed or is that normal ?

@Stormin Nice tractor and great work. This side of the pond sleepers are called railroad ties ( at least in my neck of the woods ). I don't think I would want to use them as firewood. They would create some bad smoke.

Welcome PS You will get a lot of good natured ribbing about yellow and green things on a horse

7-slot long hoods , can't beat 'em , especially when it's a wood grained hood model - that is an elegant , hard working machine... It is so tempting to have a Horse for each implement , but here storage is a problem , especially with the big D - which is about the opposite of elegant , more like "brute force" . Sarge

I'm glad you tagged me Jim. I didn't see this thread until you did. Useful and potentially dangerous are certainly correct. When you first witness how easily they bite off branches as big as your fingers you'll realize the care you must take. They don't take much horsepower so WOT isn't needed. Rev it up too high and it will shake you off the seat. I had mine on a dedicated round hood with a K-181 because they are a pain to mount. I don't remember the model but it was a Frankenhorse i put together mostly from spare parts I had. 90% of the use I got out of it was with the bar held at a 45 degree angle by a chain from the steering tower to an eyebolt on the bar. I would trim the briars growing into the paths in the woods that way. I didn't miss that in Florida but I sure do now. I just mowed them a couple days ago and had to do the side saddle thing to save my life. Looks like it hand trimmer time I can't do much to help you out here but it looks like the guys are getting you fixed up. I can say you'll want a stout weight on the left rear and I don't need to tell you to keep your fingers back.

Check the vendor section - Bob's Wheel Horse Brake Linings and More - he has the parts that you need...

I can fully attest to that!! This wheelie is from moving the throttle from idle to wide open, no need to dump the clutch to get the front end in the air. 6.5 predator with a lil work done to it.

I previously had another thread going when I started my hot rod project. But here now is an updated thread. I pulled what was left of a 1961 model 551 Wheel Horse out of a wooded lot about five years ago, May 2012... Craigslist find about 30 miles from my home... Since then, I been working off and on rebuilding this tractor into a hot rod project. This past year, I completely disassembled the transaxle and replaced all internal bearings and seals. Anyway, this is where I am now... The frame and transaxle are now painted metallic black. The frame was "stretched" about 4". Custom items mounted so far include a go-kart racing steering wheel, quarter midget front wheels/tires, and aluminum rear wheel spacers for mounting Cragar rear wheels. Just yesterday, I temporarily bolted on the seat, fenders and hood to check for fit and clearance before those items get a final coat of metallic red paint... So, this project is now on the front burner and I am hoping to get more done to it in the coming weeks. Stay tuned...

I had started this on the tractor forum. Then realized it should be on this one. (New Guy) The 704 is coming along nicely. Not near as many parts and smaller too, as the big tractors I have refurbished. I have most of the chassis painted and back to gather. Sheet metal is going to the sand blasters tomorrow. Today I have contacted the decal guy here. Those tires are the originals. I still have the engine to go through. Don't expect to find to much wrong there. It runs good and has good compression. Probably touch up the valves and seats and a good cleaning. Already found a old mud dauber nest in the shroud.

Reaching out to the Cub guys to get a value on these wheels and tires. They are 23x10:50x12 and have a couple of very small cracks just starting. They hold air fine with no tubes. The wheels look to have original paint

Nice haul Tim but you know

I wondered why the Soldiers in 1982 at Fort Hood were laughing at my 8 track in my old 68 C10, no it wasnt a black hood lol Guess i'm gonna have to post a pic of Sgt Red Fred getn a hair cut in 79 in Korea Tell Ed i have grease on my Lens again

Worked there 10 yrs and have internet acess through Napa Prolink

@tims tractors ... I'd be doing circles in my chair screaming if I came across that kind of deal . Here's to you on that epic score !!! Heck I just want a oilbath air cleaner setup ? BUT you know of that KOHLER gold .

You can get that grommet at Napa # 707461

With the searching issue, check for slop in the throttle shaft where it passes thru the top of the carb. The cable pulling sideways on the throttle will cause it to wear into the carb body causing an air leak.

23 X 12 ATV tires would be mu suggestion.

You might look at some ATV 4 wheeler tires. They seem to run a little less expensive than AG tires

23x10.50-12 tires will go right on, there will be some side wall bulge because you rims are narrower. You can also go to a 26x12-12 but then I would suggest finding wider rims and you might have some fender clearance issues. Check Miller tire http://www.millertire.com/categories/lawn-garden-tires/ or shop around for a price that suits you best. BTW

When you order a belt guard tell him it is for a 1961 Suburban. The 58-59 RJ guard is as pictured above The 1960 Suburban guard has a vertical rib for reinforcement in the middle. The 1961Suburban guard has a vertical and horizontal rib (makes a + sign) for reinforcement in the middle.

Thanks for the welcome all, I tried to print those pages/pics you posted, but, so small I just can't make em out & if I put size up to 150%, the printed letters get all distorted! I will try & print those pages directly from the manual, see if this works. I know its a governer issue, I had a guy, who seemed to know what he was doing, adjust it, big mistake! I will post a pic. of throttle related hook up, when home Again, Thanks for the tips,

This is why you need more than one or extra decks and attachments. Gotta have a backup!

Why is it that I was able to muster the interest to put the tractor back together in hours but the mower deck assembly is taking days????

It is not as heavy as it looks. This is not the finished product. I just wanted to build a different muffler than I did for the 854. It is larger but also lighter. I will be installing braces from the motor and the frame once I get the belt guard brackets figured out.

@T McCool, I'm digging (no pun intended) the rear blade, any info about the conversion/build, my dad built one from scratch 30+/- years ago and I just rehabbed it recently, Jeff.

For the fuel you folks have across the Pond - since it's non-ethanol mixed I would think the better quality brands of 1/4" rubber line should work fine . If the fuel is oxygenated , might want to look into Poly types used on 2-stroke engines , generally being clear or semi-transparent yellow or blue . Sarge

The three lift assemblies that I have all have the lift arm factory welded to the shaft. There is no sign of a bushing in the cast iron blocks. A manual lift A hydraulic lift Manual lift with removable keyed shaft and lift arms and bushings.

I love to see these little tractors working. Looks like it's doing a great job. Thanks for sharing the photos.

Any 10w30 motor oil of your choice and NAPA/WIX 1410 filter, but I and a few others still believe the OEM Toro filter is the better one as tested by Duke (the horsefixer) in thread here way back, Jeff.

Ahhh...the pics we've been waiting for. looks great so far. Like seeing the horse at work. Nice work on the blade. Please keep us in the loop of your progress with the new horse stall.

tractor supply carries them if you have one around you and I imagine Napa would but have never bought them at Napa.

Thanks I hope to start soon

Thank you Elcamino ! I have had lots of fun with this horse so far -those non-slip pads are coming unglued from all the diesel fuel I have been showering on the tractor loosening up the grime -about 4 gallons so far -I don't have a pressure washer so it's spray and bake in the sun -lol I will take your advice and peel them off and see what lays beneath -but if it's solid as the other side I took off to get at the drive pulleys I was surprised how heavy the metal was -good American steel ( I hope ) i didn't know the seat was anything special - I do like the armrests -the wheel weights are heavy -was glad I didn't drop one on my foot-👀didn't weigh them but they are deep -I think they my touch the back of the rim - I am surprised how easily this horse can be pushed under my own steam -I ran out of gas driving around the buildings here and had to push it good way back -😳

Now that ther just might be a calendar shot Dan! What say @cruisnblue48 ! He did do a little work on that motor tho! Oh he said that

Click AMC/TDF5G's link above (RedSquare-support) best $20/yr to share unlimited pics of your handy work, Jeff.

I had a couple hours after work today so I made a little progress. After modifying the pump bracket to allow access to the motor mount bolt I tacked it in place. A couple pictures of the double drive pulley. This motor is not tapped for the pto lever bracket so I had to fab one up.

You guys are great. At it again. Pictures before tear down weren't very complete. I'm working on it. Motivation is to not now with the push mower. Randy

Not enough beer??