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A few pics of our new crane truck. Pretty impressed so far...

Bit of a misleading title for this modification, but it’s a continuation of the ‘Beefing up’ series. The standard hitch although low is pretty much good enough for most towing jobs that a garden tractor is expected to carry out. I have also seen on RS heavy duty 2” receiver hitches that are ‘bolt up’ and raise the towing height allowing car/ boat trailers to be moved. If you have the need, this type of hitch is probably be best solution. The intention of this little build is to use the standard hitch with heavier tongue weights whilst not having to worry about possible damage to the transaxle (where the hitch could crack or break up through from the bottom). The chosen tractor would also need to be fitted with the tiller/ blade rear bracket. Materials 310mm length of solid bar 19mm diameter (washers welded at the ends) 100 x 50 x 5mm flat bar. When mounted the extention on the hitch comes up against the bar and this takes all the pressure off the transaxle, there is approximately 5mm clearance between bar and axle case. Pictures express better than words. Painted off white because I seem to have quite a bit of that left over !!

WAGONS ROLL.

I had documented right here in the RedSquare forum, many photos of the restoration process that I went through. This is a collage what I started out with in 2011 and what I ended up with in 2014. I have been bringing my dad's restored 1962 Wheel Horse to the Big Show in Arendtsville, PA each year since 2014. This is a photo MrsRules took of me riding around at the WHCC show last month. ... And this is a photo that my sister took of me riding in the tractor parade just this past weekend at the Menges Mills Historic Horse, Steam and Gas Show near Jefferson, PA.

Here’s mine, 551 is still a work in progress.

Colorado, heading west into Utah...

At 70 degrees... least you can get some traction going up.

Got the Briggs engine running tonight !!! I need to rebuild and clean the carb. I was hoping to wait until later but it doesn't idle right and seeps fuel from the top gasket. No worries... I have a kit for it. The starter and kill switch work great so that's a plus. I won't have time to get the 657 running right by the weekend so it won't make it to Owls Head. Oh well... there's always next year. Here's a few pics and videos. Note the red wooden pull handle. It is from a VERY old Napa pull cord kit. Here you can see the complete layout of the tractor with the replacement engine and the way the gas tank and battery are set.

My 6.5x12 PJ trailer and one of my dump carts

Make Lasagne as per package.....let noodles cool Make the typical filling for stuffed shells, or lasagne....eggs, ricotta.mozzarella,basil,parsley, salt ,pepper, grated cheese, fresh garlic chopperd use homemade sauce from Sundays meal that you cooked all day on Saturday.........................NO RAGU Lay out lasagne noodle, lay some cheese mix on top, 1/4 thick.. roll into a log, careful not to push out cheese filling lay logs in tray, with some sauce on bottom cover with sauce, top with mozzarella, bake 45 min covered for 30 min........., then open for 15 minutes rest for 5 min, then lift out as many as you can eat...!!!!

How about some information on those Lasagne roll ups? Never heard of them.

I agree with you Pete. It's like these old tractors. You can search for the old plumbing and repair and restore and pardon the expression but the stuff you buy now days is not worth a s...!

One thing most people don't realize is that unlike pure gasoline ethanol can't be shipped in the existing pipe lines due to their porosity.It has to be shipped by rail or truck.When you add the fuel costs for this mode of transport it makes no sense to use ethanol for fuel.It may help grain farmers but its plain stupid to use more fuel to produce less.

I've been searching through my toolbox for an Allen wrench to fit the drain plug on the transmission and I found a plumbing tool I had which fit perfect with plenty of tourqe .Check this one out !

There should be no problem as far as the transmission goes, they were the same regardless of Horsepower. As you will probably be going from a magneto ignition to the battery powered the wiring will need to be changed. This thread will show you what is the same and what needs to be changed.

Sounds like some gunk might have broke loose, and is blocking something up inside the carb. Might be worth giving it a good cleaning.

I believe it is just inserted into the rear axle hitch where the snowplow would normally insert. Then the new hitch just rides on the bottom of the rod freely.

Make the most of it while you can, Eric. I used to do quite a bit of walking and cycling. But these days my legs are not what they were.

Magnum 18 should be the same as the one in jackrabbit now. I can’t see why it wouldn’t have the ability to carry the pto side load. I believe all magnum twins have the same basic internals.

I think I just found a 10 pinion differential in good condition so I may not need them. Thanks for the offer.

I do have a set of pinions. Not perfect but can be used. You are welcome to have them.

When you shift it you should feel the detent balls latch into the detents. Do you? If so shift it into 3rd then see how much in/out play there is on the input shaft. There should be none. But in any case that sounds like a VERY worn gear. Typically they will hold a bit until some load is applied. 24 cu in is a 10hp but the bore and stroke is 3.251" x 2.875".

I hate cucumbers and love pickles! Same way with cabbage and sour kraut. Maybe we're just weird guys ... wait, never mind🤣.

New vac mfg. Brand with axle brackets. Looks like it's only seen a few seasons. Here it is mounted on my steed.

Them those new OSHA - Approved boots? The one's that are designed to look like bare feet?

most of the new faucets have cartridges made in china that are supposed to control and flow water. they are junk, and don't last long, why is that so familiar today? then again if you don't have NOS spare parts for your old stuff you will be changing over to Chinese junk, chasing your tail , pete

You are matching the air flow to the fuel flow at 1/2 choke. When you open the choke all the way there is too much air to the amount of fuel.. Dirty carb, or you have an air leak some where like the gasket or the throttle shaft. While it's running spray carb cleaner or WD-40 on those areas. If the rpm changes, it is sucking air Check the float and setting too

This is one of my favorites.

Does this trailer make my tractor look big?

I am with Jim Anderson , with humidity down here now , I hate walking to the mail box.

Wheel Horse made a ton of implements, and used the same design forever because it worked perfectly !!

A little back yard parade.

there are many ways Dan, all you need is the implement, and the brackets to operate, and they run off that 2 groove pulley running the mower deck. There are two grooves on the PTO for two speeds.....mower inner groove, snowblower outer groove....( Example ) John.....How is the B-80? I miss it !!!!

Rolling, rolling, rolling on the river!

David, thanks so much for making the trip... as Lowell said, it was a real pleasure to meet you. Glad you had a good enough time to want to come back... I know its a ways of a drive from down there in AR!

Tig welded with stainless filler... turned out pretty good I’d say!

I’ll take feeling like and idiot and a cheap fix over being a genius and a complete overhaul any day. Glad you got it figured out. 👍

Okay so now I feel like an idiot. While trying to figure out how to get the thing off the trailer, I started playing with the brake lever thinking about the comments Sarge said. While rocking it, I noticed that it looked like the tires were moving. So I figured what the heck, let me open the diverter valve. Low and behold, it rolled. After I got it on flat ground I decided to check the fluid, and while I had added some at the show as it does have a leak, fluid just touched the bottom of the stick, added fluid to the full level, started it up, and it runs like a champ! So now I have to figure out how to replace the leaking seals, control valve and an axle seal.

Couple shots of what’s keeeping me from more horsin’ around... The window is being replaced by two daylight windows 50” x 12” on either side of the vanity. The vanity is a 1930’s dresser with copper vessel sinks and I’m building the shower myself. Tub is a 6’ soaker/jet tub. This bath is getting its own water heater and will be tied into the wood boiler for those winter months. Theres room in the corner for a urinal, but I haven’t figured if I’ll fab or buy one. We’ll have in floor heat too.

When this is the trail. Turn sideways to the left so the green bar is horizontal.... my phone won't. THAT is a trail !! Another section... Please feel free to share your own !!!

When a has been sitting around for a few years I begin by removing all old fuel components, fuel line, filter, pump and carburetor. rebuild the carb. and clean the pump internals, replace the filter and lines. Use only ethanol free gas https://www.pure-gas.org/extensions/map.jsp?statecode=WV and add some Seafoam gas additive for good measure. Next install a new spark plug and clean the points (pull a dollar bill through the contacts a few times). Doing these things first will generally solve the problem. Let us know how you do.

There is an extension to adapt a long frame plow to a 520 tractor with the swept axle(1990 and up). Not aware of an adapter to convert a short frame to a long frame. If you have a sawsall and a welder....all things are possible.

Warning: picture heavy post. So here it is, my version of a wheel horse loading shovel, many thanks again to Ewan and Mark for supplying the decals. As this was an ‘Industrial’ type of build I went for a different variation on red and off white and was pleased with the result. Because the unit is reversed and has a new shorter bonnet I thought the rear fender decals would be a good fit. After it’s own photo shoot, a couple of stablemates joined in. Hope you like.

In the dark, just keep moving it around till you hear water splashing, your close enough .

Might just be... shooting with both eyes open is the issue?

The problems I have with replacing all the ignition components at the same time is; 1. you will never know which part caused the problem 2. new components do not always function properly Having said that, I understand not everyone has the luxury of being able to swap out a component from a running tractor to find the problem