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Since l picked up the 8 horse no name ive used a few parts to up date IRV. Now i'm using a few more parts again. Im replacing the center tower so that l can put the larger gas tank and the newer pto set up. I am also replacing the 14 horse motor that is on it because of the crank bearings are making some noises. I'm transplanting the 12 horse from my old 312-8 for now until I rebuild the 14 hp .

While taking my morning walk, I heard a racket on my neighbors stone road. Looked to the farm and watched 28 horse and buggies enter the farm. Sorry, no camera and when I got back to the house, the horses were all unhitched and in the barn. Later in the day. About 4PM, they started to leave. The Amish normally congregate on Sundays. I'm not sure if this was a special religious event or a house warming for the young family and their new farm. Quite an interesting event to witness.

The edges of the bracket should have bends so the actual edge of the metal does not contact the belt, just the curve at the bend. You can increase the the bend angle using an adjustable wrench and or also bend the bracket up a little at the 90 deg bend so it doesn't pinch the belt as tight. Just some slight tweaking should be enough.

I was also interested in these two 5th wheelers Ed. Really interesting chain drive and mechanical brakes. My Dad had a small trucking business when I was a youngster. He had 4 cab over GMCs pulling car carriers for Dallas & Mavis in Fort Wayne Indiana in the '50s. As a 13 yo, I regularly drove them the 10 mile to a Gulf station where I worked. I pumped a lot of grease onto those 5th wheel plates.

Hi folks!! I've just purchased my first wheel horse garden tractor!! They're hard to come across in Northern Ireland, it's a C81. Really pleased to have tracked one down. In reasonable condition. I'm also new to forums so trying to find my way about I'm hoping to track down a plough for cultivation. I believe a need a slieve hitch to attach the plough. Since these will also be hard to find is it possible to make your own. Thanks in anticipation!!

Another scrapyard save. wont shift. Looks like most of it’s here with the 67 K241.

The 1990 Johnson 9.9 wasn't pumping as it should this year. So, it was time to replace the pump before winterizing. All the O-ring seals were mush and everything was full of crud. About 4 hours later, I had the old pump out and ordered a new pump kit. Cleaned everything, tapped all the holes and cleaned the bolts.

Couple more on their way to a new home. We kept piling stuff in the trailer and into the truck until space was gone. Today was a GREAT day! Got to see Denny again and meet a new friend for the first time. Believe it or not, there’s still a lot of stuff left around here. It’s a lot of fun finding new homes for these treasures. steve

Well ..... They could always just move........... Sooooppeerr nice job on that trailer.

Done with all but graphics!!! Test run (Empty) went great!!! Very happy with it. On the look out for a train bell and a horn...neighbors should be thrilled... Just need graphics and the nieces and nephews!!! Not necessarily in that order... Went with built in seats instead of milk crates...can’t give up that many of my go to saw horses! @AMC RULES and @pullstart please note the obligatory adult beverage in the photo op...

Finally some great weather for the show. The steamers were playing some whistle music, rolling coal, and turning some dirt. Allis Chalmers was the featured equipment. (Wheel Horse will be featured in the May 1-3, 2020 spring fling show) We still had plenty of green and red tractors. And the "Hybrid" More old iron Hot Rod FORDS Kiddie rides The amazing Druck Family toy collection from Brogue, Pa. Haulers Pullers The Felton Flyer Food And a few Wheel Horse Folks Bruce Cable's NOS 420 LSE The Steel Horse The Crazy Horse The WHATIZIT or WHOIZIT ? Cas Bruce Eric Thanks for watching

Could be the fuse holder for the 30 amp fuse want bad. Other than that I would clean and tighten all connections.

@Ralph S... I had a CC 1050 many moons ago that's what I traded in on my Anniversary 520H in 1998 it's cool to see one thanks for the pics.

Shifter fixed. Broken roll pin.Got spark. The boy is gunna clean his first Carter carb.

That looks just like the one I had on my C-141 that cratered about 500 feet from the shop (and she has the front mount mower so towing is a big issue) I wish you luck hearing from the vendor (and/or China). I am now only using Facet posiflow pumps made in USA (not the one in Japan)

I just keep extra pre cleaners on hand, chang as needed. My 1989 520-h has 2000 hours on it with out engine trouble, I think you fellas might be over thinking things. Keep it clean, when conditions are dusty change the oil more and the pre filter more often.

possibly just a poor design maybe a good way to sell a lot of air filters and the warm air thing makes little sense - because most grass cutting is done in warmer weather the shroud filling up with debris is also annoying I considered a fender or shroud of some type for the left front - after watching the fan pull in debris and leaves from the left front tire as the tractor moves forward at one point I mounted a small flat snow brush with Velcro on the left cover - so I could brush off the debris from the shroud without dismounting

My! Pennsy is just littered with Wheel Horsies at bargain basement prices. Just what I was looking for - a cheap wrecked 520 with an Eaton 11 just waiting for me. Fantastic score! I would have peeled off a Benjie without thinking and you actually argued? That compounds the score.

So, I'm on vacation in Orlando with my family for 10 days. I told Tom @Zeek that if I had a couple of free hours that I would try to pay him a visit at his new home. Well I did just that. Drove about 1-1/2 hours each way and with his good directions, I easy found his beautiful new "horse ranch". Had a great visit with Tom and Sue and got the tour. Here I am (in the hat) with Zeek in front of his red golf cart (it is Florida, right?) In the golf cart ready for my tour. In the "outback" chasing wild turkeys. Tom and Sue on their front porch. Here's the new garage we saw earlier on his relocation thread. Very nice. You might need some more tractors Tom A side shot of the house. So that ends my visit. Wish I could have stayed longer, but I left 5 others in our rented Villa with no transportation. Hope to get back again Tom.

That's the only good way to use it.

You know I mentioned to my wife how easy it would be to have some kind of show in the back pasture area She wants to put four-legged horses back there though. Not that I'm opposed to that, but the red ones are less work than the hairy ones

I guess I ain't been following your work on the tube as I should Vin my bad .... fact is last ime I followed you was on the fence to resto or orginal on this one. Sounds like you are going the resto route on this gem. For what it's worth i would consider it sacriledge to fill in those pits with BF but these clowns here have me washed on original these days. I would think of a way to pit those rims to match. Even with new paint those pits have a way of shining through and saying I am old stuff. I have chewed Dan's @ss @Achto about not not filling in spot weld dimples on his restos but he likes them so be it . But I get your dilemma. Good luck on whatever trail you go down. Please do keep us posted.

Yep, my Johnson 28hp is due for a water pump.

I'll make brackets like on my other 310-8 on the back.

I'll check that tomorrow somehow. I ended up putting the old belt back on the tractor for now. There is a little bit involved to replacing one of these belts . I did contact the seller to see about returning it

Good thing that's on there. I'd have had no clue what to do without it.

Find the 9 pin connector, usually white. Unplug and check for a burned connection.

Many years ago I restored a 1919 American LaFrance fire engine which had chain drive and mechanical brakes. When driving it over a high-rise bridge I just stayed in first gear all the way!

No need to clean the carb. New fuel line and filter. Started right up. Lol. Gunna go get a battery tmw and take it for a drive.

It's not a high crop just a Farmall cub. It has 24" wheels in the rear and 12" in the front.

This really needs to be put in the "Wanted Section" in the Classifieds. The answer to your question is yes, they are probably on E-Bay...some members may have one for you...you can re-build the one you have. If you need the gasket, I think @buckrancher sells them.

welcome to the mad house lol , nice machine matey.... Phil

Welcome to Red Square. I have a daughter living in Northern Ireland since 1989. We have been over to visit. Hope to hear more from you. You will find this forum to be very helpful.

get some sea foam gas treatment in there on a regular basis, walmart $ 6 , i also regularly use stabil in my gas , don,t wait for it to happen . jmoo , pete

simple - and might be the best solution !

Dammit Bob, you had to get my blood pressure up this morning, didn't you? As I understand it from my all-knowing but ever-patient wife, China also refuses to allow anything but plastic shipping pallets into their country, not wood, which greatly reduces the number of foreign invasive plants and animals that might be introduced there. We, on the other hand, allow all kinds of crappy foreign wood materials into our country, which at least partly explains why we're regularly plagued with invasive pests like Asian ladybugs and stink bugs, and most recently those f***ing creepy alien spotted lanternflies! Rant over, I need a few minutes of quiet time.

We have several very industrious European members here who seem to be able to make anything under the sun. They will chime in to welcome you soon. This drawing may be helpful to you.

That's okay for businesses Mike, because they pass along the cost to the consumer. But for the individual who is trying to get something for himself at the best possible price, it's a problem, especially for those of us on a fixed income.

fast, great tractor there , despite the obvious unkept look that could turn you off , its the mechanical s in it that will let it live on . a thorough basic maintenance go through , i would go after fuel and electrical first . verify and upgrade at every stage . then oils and through greasing . remember catching up on neglect takes time , as you bring things back to a better life , make the adjustments and needed lubrication to enhance its function, i personally love older mechanical equipment that works without effort, and work on it till it does . keep us informed , pete

steering flange bearing,https://www.vxb.com/3-4-UCFL204-12-2-Bolts-Flanged-Housing-Mounted-p/Kit7334.htm?gclid=Cj0KCQjw84XtBRDWARIsAAU1aM2to4lRIIwz9xeBYEpk66PwxVCTOSxKFi19BR6g52eYEoFfm-6onZYaAgsVEALw_wcB , this the type of bearing you want, not the same shell type of mount that was there. there are also side bolt mounts to the lower dash that you can bolt an angle steel to ,as the basis for the flange bearing. instead of being one of the weakest support points , you can make it , one of the strongest. jmoo , pete

Good catch Jason. See there are two rocker angles 35 and 45 degrees but don't know how that is identified on the switches. Maybe it doesn't matter in this application. The PT photo looks like 45 degrees. http://www.embcorp.com/600_SP.html Garry

That side job is a great way to get your hands on the fun stuff. I've scored an old engine or weed-wacker or two but not a clean 520! As for those oldies, it's amazing that having been pulled from the Georgia clay, like mine, they still have an engine that can come to life, a decent trans and maybe even a good deck. Remarkable machines.

Good looking tractor. I have a C-160 that’s a mule of a worker, and a C-161 project in the barn

I had a small wind up metal car back then that was made in USA....Japan....

Very cool! Looks like if you found a couple seats, wheels and a seat pan you'd have three complete tractors. Looks like the B-80 is all there. If you aren't familiar with the hydro tractors, there is a valve on the C-141 that you open to allow it to freewheel so that you can push it. Pushing it with the valve closed will damage the hydro. The valve is located on the LH side of the tractor, up under the seat pan near the front of the rear wheel.

They look very solid and a great bit of machining. I am just talking to a firm here in the UK who specialise in rubber mounting so I'll report back if I have any joy. I have ordered a bar of aluminium and will make a set up to see how things compare. Mick

Well it was certainly great to see you! You are the first Wheel Horse visitor I've had Thanks for taking the time to drive all the way over. I wish you could have stayed longer. It's great to have friends all over the US and abroad simply because we all became interested in the same tractor. I was sad that I missed the show this year. Bob was one of the first people I got to know back in 2010 and explained how things went and has been a great resource for information . Over the years we were fortunate to be able to get together with some other friends here on the forum at different shows in the southern PA area and had a great time . Have a great trip back to MD and see you again .

I've had good luck with these carb's. https://isavetractors.com/carburetors/kohler-carburetors/

I restored the 1983 GT1142 I rode from 1983 on up for a long while at Dad's house. I wanted something for it and saw one of these at the Big Show and liked it. It is a plastic magnetic sign, I bought it from at TheBadgefactory.com, they are near the Big Show.