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This was given to me at a car show not too long ago, I am actually cleaning in the shop today and figured I should hang it!

I'm Chris. I am a civil service employee, and I'm a flight engineer in the Air Force reserve too. My other hobbies include fitness, and my 1970 Buick Gran Sport Stage 1. I recently bought a property that probably really needs a riding mower to efficiently cut it. I'm also looking to snowplow or blow since my driveway probabaly fits between 8 and 10 cars. I dislike the newer mowers today, which I see as made in China junk. My family has had a lot of Wheel Horse tractors over the years, from my grandfather, to my father when I was young. I learned to mow lawns on a Wheelhorse. I feel like I would like to get another, and I've been lurking here for a while. There is a lot of good information here, and the forums have a great tone here. I'll be asking some questions soon I am sure, as I have a few tractors in my sites locally.

Put my new decals on that I got from redoyourhorse.

About 2and 1/4 acres of saddle time yesterday after new brake drum seal and brake pad, new axle seals, and changed all fluids. Not bad for 33 years old, my first horse.

I went and looked at a C121 today, like I mentioned in my intro, which we all seemed to agree is probably a good starting point for me. I own .6 acres right now. I could (and have) hand mow it, but its much easier to drink a beer and ride a mower. I have a lot of driveway, which in places is 3 cars wide and I would venture you could very easily park 4 cars deep. I would like to snow blow it. The tractor I looked at, near as I can tell from here and tractordata is a 1979 model (91-12K801.) The tractor itself seems to be solid, no odd noises in either the motor (very quiet actually) or the deck when its engaged. No smoke on startup. I took a quick peak at the trans oil and it was clean, with no signs of milk. Appearance I would place it at probably an 8, no significant rust, no real dents, probably in need of a complete paint and decals to make it look excellent. I mean not bad at all for 40 years old, but certainly not pristine. The single stage blower that would go with it was really nice actually, it had been powder coated and had been taken apart and put back together. The gentleman who has it wants 1300 dollars for the tractor, deck, some non WH wheel weights, spare tires, and a blower. I feel like its a little high based on my looking around, but I do think its pretty nice. I figured you guys might have a better insight on price, and maybe things to look out for.

Good day for dentist appointments, I’d say! The 28th Street Metro Cruise is this weekend and this is the pre-party tonight! The lot is just starting to fill up and I know we’ll miss more than half of the show.... but it was still fun!

It is supposed to be bent. it rides on a lobe on the camshaft creates movement that pushes a diaphragm up and down that creates the suction and pressure needed to move the gas. There are also two little check valves inside to keep things going the right direction. The rebuild kits are easy to install. New pumps get pricey. Rebuild kits http://www.then-now-auto.com/fuel-pumps/

One of my favorite towns . Every building is at a minimum 600 years old many over 900. Bridge is medieval . Where cars are parked is the actual river bed which fills in winter. River is the historical site of a famous Roman river crossing.

The verges on our lane are encroaching on to the tarmac. Not that there's much of that. Mainly a patchwork with holes. Not fancying cutting it back with a spade, I had an idea of doing it with one of my GT's. I had this scrap saw blade lying around. Fixed a bolt into the end of some box section and welded another piece to it and drilled a hole. I know the welding is not much cop but it will do for test purposes. With blade in place, things look like this. Add a bit of weight. After a little test then blade had it's teeth removed and an edge ground on. It does cut, but more to do. Needs a scraper of some kind to cut under the sod. I have something in mind. Would be better mounted on the front of the tractor or even mid mounted. Be seen and controlled better when in use. Might be yet. Anyway! It'll have two choices. It'll work or it won't.

Nice looking machine! So that blower is the short chute style and is a $200 blower, the deck looks newer and nice and I would put it’s value at $300. Are those cast iron or plastic wheel weights? Plastic are $80, cast iron are $125-$175. Those 10.5 ag tires are worth $125, front tires look newer that a plus. Spare tires are probably turf tires, it would be nice to have both types so you could swap if needed. The price is right on the money in my opinion if you were to part it out so to speak. But as a package deal I think it’s more like a $1000-$1100. Just my opinion of course.

I pull both T and the new style square knobs using a nail hammer. Just put a piece of thin wood or something between the hammer and the dash then hook the claw around the flat metal lever and under the knob and pull it just like pulling a nail. Warm the knob before tapping it back on to help keep it from breaking (you can warm it before pulling as well).

Yeah, the one thats tops on my list right now is a C121, which I believe qualfies as a garden tractor, correct?

So yesterday we went and picked up my 210, finally. It's been sitting for years. To say it's a project is an understatement. Good things about it: It has some compression. Likewise, the motor is not locked up. The paint is okay, just faded, I think. The hood is really nice. All 4 mounts are there, the stickers are practically brand new, and the headlight panel is in really good shape. The deck spins sort of free and appears to only have surface rust. The bad things about it: It's got wasps. Luckily it is a small nest so disposing of them shouldn't be a problem. The dash and hood support are rusted as sin. The PTO is rusted so it don't engage. Missing the grille and the carb is busted, but luckily I have a nice carb off my K321 lemon. Brakes don't appear to work. I suspect the brake band probably broke. Clutch is stiff. Parts that need checked: Transmission. Engine compression. Wiring. Deck spindle bearings. My plan: Throw my K321 carb on. Put battery in. Test fuel pump. Test compression. Clean and gap points, test for spark Swap parts from parts motor if needed Fill tank Send it. Once spring hits or the 317 gets running I'll tear him down and he'll donate his motor and wiring to Larry, and the transmission to my Burns. It'll definitely be a good after school project, to hold me off until I get the 317 running. I'll update once I get home.

If you remove the tunnel cover (4 bolts) and the left tire, you should be able to access the rod.

Ed, no offense taken, I asked for honest takes. I figured that the price was in that ballpark based on everything else I see. I may be able to strike a deal with the guy. Worst case, like everyone here said, theres other Horses. We're near the end of summer, I don't need it this minute. Before winter would be nice though. Thanks for the thoughts team.

Really getting to love the 1990 312-H and this deck. It is a mowing monster. Power to burn and beautiful cut. Should be done mowing the ridge in another 30 minutes. Taking a short break.

They go in from the outside. Cover he axle key way with electrical tape to prevent the sharp edge from damaging new seal. Use a piece of pipe to push seal on and in.

Oh yes it would...... Seriously though Norm. That blade of yours is a fantastic idea.

it's a 1000$ set in my opinion. 250 for the blower. 250 for the deck. and the tractor alone is not 800 for sure. JMHO

Mike that wouldn't even fit down the lane.

Maybe you could use a MAD MAX with all but the outside tines removed. Max would slice and dice the sod and throw it out of the way while you watch.

Then you get yet another one... 😁

T handle or round knob. T handle just pull off. Round are sort of permanent.

I'm curious to know what's wrong with the one that you have or if you literally do not have one at all. Normally the cast metal pumps are rebuildable and you'll get another 20 or 30 years of service out of that or whatever...

Biweekly market where you can buy anything from furniture to a still for your moonshine production . Used to also have animals such as oxen ,horses ,chickens, etc but that was stopped years back for sanitary concerns.

It didnt have any clips just hammered in. It barely stuck out the other side 🤷‍♂️

Ed it worked as you said. I tried taking off the fender, but that didn't help. Once I saw where the part fit it was clear what to do. Now I just have to get a washer and a cotter pin on it. Looks like a pain and just needs patience. thanks for your suggestions and the great picture. joe

Go in swinging and beat him up on the price. I would start at $700 and see what you can get if for. Cash is KING. It's a good looking tractor in the pics but it appears to have been repainted, the deck is missing a front roller. Look it over real good before you buy it.

I'm not positive with a Kohler pump but pulse pumps are used on many small engines all the way up into the 80s and 90s. As the piston in the engine goes up and down it creates pulses of flowing air which are transferred into a fuel pump. There is a diaphragm between the air half, and the fuel half. As a vacuum is created it pulls on the diaphragm which in turn pulls fuel into the pump. There are check valves in place to prevent fuel and air from flowing the wrong directions. Can you post a picture of the piece that is broken off? Brian, listed above, sells a replacement diaphragm but I'm not sure if anyone has any other parts for those pumps.

If it runs and drives as well as it looks that may not be too bad a price. If you buy one that needs work and parts you could end up at that price anyway. Drive it around and see what you think of it. Wheel Horses are plentiful up your way so looking around a little shouldn't be a problem. The higher priced units tend to remain on the market for a while even if the price is justifiable.

A bit high but pretty fair for New England pricing. That is a recycler deck so it's fairly new.

These disc blades are about 20" in diameter and will be made from abrasion resistant alloy steel. Most farm supply vendors carry replacement blades also if they do repairs have the shop save a few take offs before they hit the scrap bin behind the shop.

Hey Mike, Show doesn't start until tomorrow...

That is not only a Calendar Picture...That is the cover for the Calendar.

I am now the owner of Pilgram's 420 LSE #71 for the time being I am just doing maintenance and gathering parts for a restoration. I am looking for all the little decals on the tractor. I have the front and sides of the hood nd the one across the seat pan. Thanks to Terry for those decals. Here is the pic Nate put out there.

I was a mechanic in the air force before I was an engineer, and I'm a car guy. I would say my skills and tools are above the average person. But by no means am I a master mechanic.

Thanks Ed, I'll give it a go. I think it will work. When I try and lift the deck now, the bumpers come up against the foot rests and the front comes up but hits the latch lever before the handle can lock (by a fair amount). I'll trim it down by roughly half and give it a go.

Or it gets the hose again!!!!

Wow you been living real good Jason... I've pulled a dozen or so and most were a fight to the death and a case of PB. . Even had to learn some new French words ! Only ones I ever had come off easy was because leaky seals kept them loose. So much to the point the set screw loosened a the hub walked and messes up keyway. I am not alone by the number of hub puller threads here. Here was one that was busted by a PO and had I had to cut it off.

I have taken rear hubs off a dozen or more wheelhorse unidrives over the years, never had to use a puller or had stuck ones, spray them with pb the day before and a couple light taps with a rubber mallet. key ways axles etc.. we're ok.

And steering wheels, and hubs and ..... didn't know Lowell had hitch pins too Richard. Dan was making them for me so I guess he can retire now?....NOT

Wheel Horse never published a service manual that is tractor specific. Instead they have transmission service manuals and electrical manuals. Many parts lists has service notes throughout the illustrations. Post your model number and serial number and will look for what we have. Sometimes a service bulletin helps. There is a 1978-79 manual that covers many years as the product did not change much. Click on the picture Garry

Triumph and Standard Vanguard used the same engines. The early Vanguard engines were used in Ferguson tractors as well. Love the twin S.U.s. Doddle to tune.

Tnx jableman its an 88 and like the horse have had it since new. The ranger has just shy of 58,000 miles on it that are for real, spent many years trailer truchin so it sit around a lot and seldom gets driven during the winter and the light bar and brush guard and all were factory.

I got her out, took a little heat, I'll put a new one in this one has been beat up

Welcome! I was born about 80 miles from you (Blackburn)

They are dyed. They dye the salt themselves . I wasn’t able to take a photo but watched them actually doing it. They also use dyed small river pebbles for small details . The amount of salt used is nothing short of incredible. There are a few miles of the stuff on the streets. These are all fishermen and their families that do it. The residents of each street do their own street. There is a lot of pride and dedication that goes into this. Whole families down to small children work on this. A lot of them are cod fisherman that stay out to sea for up to a couple of months. They live in the small houses along the narrow streets and are extremely religious and proud people.

In this big religious festival where my father lives, the fishermen and families decorate streets with colored salt upon which the religious parade goes through . They start at 9 PM and work the whole night so it’s ready next morning.