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DO NOT USE THIS GREASE!!! These transmissions are made to throw the oil around inside the transmission case, thus lubing things that do not set in the amount of oil that is usually in the trans. Anything to thick will not get passed the #1533 bearing and properly lubricate the bearings in the outer axle. While we are on it...you also DO NOT want to over fill these manual transmissions. If anyone on here gets a chance, take your manual transmission and put it on the bench...put on the intake shaft pulley and hook it up to a 1/3 hp electric motor, with a fan belt. Put it in any gear and plug it in. Look down where the shifter goes and see the oil storm inside the case. You will see why 90wt is the best choice for these transmissions.

Its been said 'what good is a post without pics, especially from a noob', right? Started disassembling things to clean and perform the maintenance on my newly acquired 91 520H (first Wheel Horse by the way and I love it!) and as always, one thing lead to another and it has turned into a full blown 'chassis up' restoration/custom. This will not be a show piece, so not going for perfection here- its gonna be used, a lot, it WILL get dirty, and probably scratched and chipped up here and there. You purists will probably not like me haha, some MILD custom work is in the plans, mainly some very subtle patina and earlier decals. Its hard to make a late model, pointed nose variety look like an older model but Im gonna try, so here we go! Any advice along the way, please speak up! I own a classic car shop and weve built plenty of 100k+ cars, but that doesnt mean I cant make mistakes, as I already have. Pic 1 was the day I rolled it off the trailer. The next, well, theres this custom header shop nearby, and they have boxes of stainless 'oops' pieces......

"00" is a grease, not an oil. it is for the Big Box Store throw-away mowers that have a transmission without proper bearings and is only designed to last a couple years. The bearings in your transaxle need to have oil that is designed to cling to them and be circulated by the gears rotating in the sump.

@WHX24 found this located near me and asked if I would pick it up for him. Well, it was sold when he contacted the owner. I was disappointed because I wanted to see it in person. It seemed like a steal at $150 or at least it did to me. Out of curiosity what's your opinion on the value? It sure looks to be in good shape and as far as running, the ad said they haven't run it in 4 years. Pretty cool little Pond.

My tiles are laid! It’s time to head to my brother’s place for a Christmas overnighter and let this all cure for a day or two!

That service bulletin about the shift rails and stop pin is #60 issued 1-15-65. I'm betting they still used up any old rails they had on hand. The bulletin about using 40 wt to help alleviate the problem was somewhere before that. They had changed the owners manuals to 40 wt and when they changed the rails they neglected to change the owners manuals back for a bit (knowing the Ponds, probably using up what they already had printed). Keep in mind that this only pertains to the 2 piece case trannys. The 3 piece didn't have the suction issue. I'm with professor Stevasaurus on the 90 wt...………..period. Been playing with these things for 60 years and it works.

Eric, if you over fill these transmissions, you will not get the oil thrown around like you need. Please...if anyone gets a chance...put the trans on a bench and belt it to a 1/3 hp or another horse to look down into the shift hole. When you see how the oil is thrown around, it will tell you tons about these transmissions.

Here is the deal...if you have a dip stick (newer trannys)...you also have the fill plug on the left side of the transmission. Go with the dip sick. If you do not have a dip stick, you still have the fill plug on the left. Go with that...it should be pretty close to the same amount...1/12 qts to 2 qts. You cannot go wrong with that information. Something to think about...if you pull out the fill plug on the left side of the trans and no oil seeps out...you are low on the level of oil that needs to be in there...whether you have a dip stick or not!! These trannys are from 1958 and they are still going strong...90 wt oil...end of discussion!! The only exemption is what happened with the shift rails and the oil suction issue. Fix that and you are still at 90 wt. 1960 to 1967?? @Racinbob

Wow, it worked!

Wow, thanks you all! I camp, hunt, and do a lot of outdoorsy stuff. About 4 years ago I bought an old Coleman lantern at an antique shop and restored it. Two months later I had 7 and realized this may become a problem, but assured the girlfriend "this is a fun hobby and keeps me at home, I can foresee having 12-15 but thats it." A year later I counted 104, they overtook the garage, back shed, some found their way into the house on display, then began pouring over to my work office when she said "buy all you want, but you're not bringing any more to this house!" Im now afraid to count, and no doubt hit close to 150 before selling 25-30 off. Long story short, if this addiction is even remotely close to lanterns, I am in big, big trouble!

The sun looks so huge tonight... I just realized that we’re in the same time zone as a place such as Maine! It’s 5 o clock and it’s probably pitch dark huh @ebinmaine?

My favorite Christmas scene is the Nativity Scene in front of our county court house. The birth of Christ has been celebrated in the same location for several decades.

Overfilling could hinder the splashing You can fill until it flows out the fill plug or, as I have done for years, 1 1/2 qt in 3 and 4 speeds and 2 qt in 6 and 8 speeds. There's a chart around here someplace that also follows these amounts.

Couple good life rules. 1. Don’t sweat the small stuff. 2. Everything’s small stuff. Feels so good to be on the downward slope to completion!

The master has spoken!

I was just gonna say that he is in PA...the "hotspot" for Wheel Horse hunting!! If ya cant find it in PA it probably doesn't exist

I hear ya on the obsession thing. I picked up an antique flashlight many years ago thinking it was cool looking and would make a good shelf decoration...today I bet I have 70 plus antique flashlights all over the house.

that is maybe a dangerous Sign.... Or that means it is short before Christmas...

Thanks Stefan! I’m out of mud and out of steam. See y’all in the morning!

Pullin’ a @MikMacMike all nighter! I have one wall and a couple corners to finish up, along with the posts of the wall.

Yes when age and getting around becomes a factor Id have to agree with you....But I think id just find a cozy small town then. Everyone has a preference and weighing all options as we go helps us to decide. Ive no children or anything sadly but when my time comes Ill probably just fade into the bush.....smiles.

That one is home made with a grader blade cut down to 4 ft.

we don't get good sunsets at our house - but get good early morning sunrise

I miss the late sunsets. My son Dillon has a line in the water at 8:30 pm .

D3... that’s right between Barley and Hops, right?

Yep mike, if I could get her in the house I would do. First outing today in the driveway, all seems good with the new wheels and hubs at the front. Got to make a PTO brake as that bit is missing. Not a big job. Just chatting with an exhaust fabricator to see if I will need to sell a kidney to get a shiny new muffler.

Kind of catchy... I think this could be a new emoji Welcome to the Red side Let the horse be with you

So the other day I opened my back door only to find out the metal clad on the outside fell off. That's when I Took my finger to touch it and pushed it all the way through. Yikes! Called Pella to get just a replacement slab with glass and no hardware.l was told it was $2000. Yikes again! So I'm going to pick up lumber next week to build another door to fit the hardware and the glass. This Otto be a fun but challenging project.

The family bleeds green lawn and garden tractors, however Im the black sheep and always liked the Horses. Wanted one that could handle implements as well as lawn duty and have power to spare, so I snagged a working 91 520H. I can see already that this is not going to be a 'perform maintenance and put it to work' piece of equipment, I brought it home 6 days ago and have already done the maintenance, fixed most of the wiring gremlins, fitted a polished stainless stack, torn it half apart and ordered paint and new decals. I believe this forum is going to be a huge help along the way. Heres to another addiction

We have several members that can fix you up with good used parts like that, but fifty year old NOS may be hard to come by. You could post an ad in our free classifieds. https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/classifieds/wanted/?do=form&d=2 A-Z Tractor is a good honest supplier many of us use. https://a-ztractor.com/

40w motor oil has been working in my L107 for 52 years and she is used year round. We have a tendency to Over think this oil/lubrication stuff. these are not high speed high stress trannies. Change whatever you use and keep the water out and they will outlive you!!!!

Favorite cart? Well my old tub cart ... mostly because it's also a leaf sucker haha. My grandfather bought a Jackson 170 yard trailer when he bought his new WH back in 68. I think its 18cu/ft. Has nice wide tires on it and is built like a tank. I don't think anything comparable is made today but they pop up on CL often. 1 1/4" solid steel axle under it. It's hauled a 600lb engine and countless loads of brick and soil and nary a dent or crack in it after 52 years..

post an ad in the wanted section, I am sure someone here has something they would sell off.

My inspector stopped by today. We passed! He might even have a 312-8 for me if his buddy doesn’t want it... FREE!

I’m liable to come to a complete stop at anytime....

BBT can pull you around if you get it rolling!

...and lift bar. It can be a bit of a pain scrounging those pieces up.

Thanks mr. Bob. Until today I was not aware that a transmission had a splash effect like an engine does. That's the fill amount that I've been sticking to as well....

you could contact them (again) explain you are a wheel horse owner - and then they might realize you expect long dependable life and service ... yeah ... something like that

Yes i have heard it called that. I remember my dad using that term growing up on the farm. I used to ask him do we get it from the field. I was real young then!

So, my girls will be spoiled this Christmas. We could not find a better deal on a good set than the 224 pc Craftsman sets at ACE. So they are starting off right with quality tools and two different paint pens. Let’s just hope they arrive from backorder on the 24th as planned! Merry Christmas, ladies!

Never heard of it either. Is it like corn head grease?

I bet a multi pack of smoke bombs aughtta do the trick! Light a red one, toss it in the muffler outlet and black duct tape the inlet shut... CHOOOOO CHOOOOO!!!

IH red 2150/PPG 71310 over red oxide primer, the local paint shop can put it in an aerosol can. First mistake. a day later and 2 hours under heat it was still 'thumb printy'. Starting over, taking it to bare, and ordering a can this time, and will use an actual paint gun WITH HARDENER. Very happy with the shade though.

hahahaha I can just see it......hey you Ill be really sorry if you make me get the BBT after ya. hehehehe At 1st I thought when Ebinmaine said BBT I figured ....holy smokes another WH.

My first Wheel Horse, 1965 1055 Bringing home my second Wheel Horse, the first of several 953s Another 953 is undergoing a long overdue restoration.and a few others.

Does she have a sister?

pretty much any three through seven year old kid could tell you that a cookie will fix most any boo-boo anyway

Thanks guys! I sure appreciate the good vibes it is gonna be sweet when its done. The wife likes it and wants to keep it blue too! I really shouldve named this thread "a horse of a different color" I mean, look at that smile!

Coincidence I bought 2 at a rummage sale … buck a piece. Figured they be nice ambiance at tractor shows or on the porch. Dragged them home cleaned em up got em working. Found two more then had a little white gas incident. Took up kerosene lanterns and missus ended my gas lantern hobby!