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According to the thinking of many, every time a new paint vendor was selected by Wheel Horse, the color changed slightly due to many factors including proprietary tints, methods of mixing, amount of lead (not available in today's paints), and other factors. So as I have said many times, pick the color you like and that becomes Wheel Horse Red. The key word here is RED.

@Vinylguy Thanks so much Terry... decal instantly appears like it should've always been there.

My husband bought this on eBay tonight! He wanted me to show it off!!! Lol. Kids... Our neighbor says that I’m raising 4 kids and the oldest is the most expensive!!!!🤣 My big boy has him self a new little toy!😂🤪. More pictures when it comes in the mail!

Without going into further detail, I spoke directly with Cecil Pond about this and he said there is no official Wheel Horse red. Like Bob said pick a red you like and that is YOUR Wheel Horse red!

Well the black is no more. Looks alot better in NAPA I.H. Red

I place a piece of wire along side the funnel to allow air to escape, then add the gear oil VERY SLOWLY!

Just got my Block back from the machine shop today along with the crank.The guy that did this for me is well known in hot Rod Magazine for his work on V-8 engines. When I got there today to pick it up he was working on a racing engine which was a 408 chevy engine. I had my 321 bored .010 over and the crank ground and polished to .010 under. He also ground the valve seats as well. He only charged me 80 bucks cash no ticket. The guy is 80 years old and still going!!

Grandpa’s old diesel wood truck is in the shop with a leaky fuel line. I have a bucket under it waiting for it to quit dripping so I can tear into it. This thread is a good reminder of what I should do with the 5-ish gallons of fuel I’ve collected...

It's 1/2 inch rod. To get the length, measure from the hole in the bottom of the index piece to the hole in the handle with the Blade straight and the handle plumb. It's just two 90 deg bends at the ends of the rod with holes near the tips to accept a pin to retain it. The end of the rod is bent up for the index part, horizontal at the handle facing away from the tractor For the lift link, remove the existing link, support the plow blade in the raised position and have the lift handle locked in the raised position. Measure the length between the two holes which lift the plow. Make a 1/4" x 1" flat bar with 3/8" holes drilled at your measurement taken from the holes. You can weld in 3/8" bolts or just use bolts through the holes to connect it.

I drill the block out to 7/8 then press in bushings. This gets done for both upper and lower steering shaft locations. For the upper I then drill a small hole in the bushing for grease to pass through from fitting. I would add a grease fitting for the lower shaft but there is not enough metal there and it would weaken it too much.

Over the past year we've been getting more and more into the used parts end of the business . We are, however taking a different approach: most all of the used parts that we have for sale are either completely restored or mechanically refurbished. All our spindle assemblies are completely disassembled , cleaned and inspected, threads tapped, new bearings/ hardware installed when needed. We will sell used electrical components also, but only after testing. This is just a small sample of what we have so far, but everything seen in the photos is used. Our inventory is growing by 5-10 parts per week. Pm me with any needs.

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Ed, do you know how a transformer works? There is a primary coil and a secondary coil. No electrical connection between them, yet 120V in, 12V out. Your toothbrush base contains the primary coil and the toothbrush handle contains the secondary coil. Setting the toothbrush on the base brings the two coils within the close proximity of each other, just like a little step-down transformer. In other words...it's magic.

I put a car battery in the Cinnamon horse a few weeks ago. Group 51 I think? I hadn't taken the time to properly fasten it down. Today I added an extension nut to the end of the battery tray stud and a bolt into it. @squonk and @Sparky you both noted that the high RPM was some higher than normal. Fixed that as well. Also adjusted the carb mixture in high and low. She's a happy horsey now.

Thanks Kevin and Jada for sharing your science exhibit here! Very cool stuff...can’t wait to see what they look like after a few more days in the colored water. Caleb had an awesome opportunity to sing the national anthem a couple days ago. He was asked during the school day by his drama teacher to sing it before the varsity game. He played a solid JV game with multiple assists, steals, and a handful of points. Then he went, cleaned up, changed, and prepared to sing. I’m very happy with his performance and thankful that he was willing to do it. They opened the event with prayer and then Caleb’s performance. I hope you enjoy it...

The photo shows the front wall I am looking at opening a doorway in. The two air bricks are at the height of the floor joists for our bedroom above. The room would be about 3.5 x 3.5 m which is plenty for parking mowers in.

Lots of opinions on what to use. This thread covers about all of them.

I would say a little prayer of thanks and move on. Running a little rich is a good thing for your engine's longevity. A little Seafoam in the gas couldn't hurt.

I got it, I didn't realize I had to allow the shaft, I think it's the input shaft to go down. When I picked the case up and repositioned it, it allowed me to shift it into neutral and pull the forks out. The BBs just fell into the grease pool in the bottom, made sure to have my finger over the hole so they couldn't fly out. Just have to clean all the old oil out and inspect it now.

If the muffler looks like this one its $85 shipped to you , sorry I don't know what a 414 muffler looks like , @AHS

My guess is part of the leaking problem you are having is the amount of heat generated with all the globbed on welding damaged the seals!

Hey atleast they couldnt weld worth a poo! LOL Should have seen the 1974 sears i had someone did a bang up job welding on the back of it a hitch to mount a ball. What a mess. but when i got done you never knew the mess was there. The key is just take her easy and think it out!

Well after trying to get threads cut into the pipe for exhaust I just went ahead and got two 6 inch pieces and a coupler no one will see it under the heat sheild.... now I just need to figure out how to make one

again thanks i will tell him tomorrow but just think we are going to have another horse junkie ;

thanks i seems i will have to tell him tomorrow about the wheel not being correct plus soaking it ;heck still for 200 i think he did alright ;

Plus start soaking the shaft with penetrating oil now.

Ageed and dumb guys aside Brian.... most of us guys here but not all are just hobbyists and do not put bacon on the table with our tools. Speaking for my self some I do some I don't. If I need a tool to stay professional in my trade I will usually opt for the best but not necessarily a brand name like snap off...for wrenching on my horses I will always buy the cheapest thing I can lay my grubby hands on. After all if my horse breaks after my wrenching inability gives something my tractor buddies something to rib me about... gotta keep them guys in jokes! It helps that we are not flying horses at 33k ft. and even then if something goes 'cause I didn't torque properly give us some more male bonding repairing it! I remember seeing an episode of Orange County Choppers once wher they had to build a Snap off bike.. I wondered what the #€&¥ Snap Off paid them to do it and what they could have better spent ther money on to lessen the price of their tools or what not......lost my faith in Snap Off ever since. Thanks for the info Digger

@Farm Nice looking rig, directly under the dash panel there should be a 1”x2”-ish tag riveted to the tractor, with model and serial. I attached a picture of one for reference. Regardless, it sure looks toasty in your shed!

Thanks for the info about the dual wheel adapters. They did have a Gravely walk behind but it's gone to a new home. I know the roof dropped snow will be a challenge. The snowblower is the 79361 two stage. I figure I'll have to go real slow to get into it. The worst will be if we get the snow/rain/freeze routine like this week.

So I'm getting bored sitting here waiting for the new rod to arrive for this motor. I'm thinking about PTO patina . Now say that a few times without stumbling! Man I got to get a life!! Is it spring yet? 64 and first sun shine in Three weeks!! that the temp here not my age!

I've watched your videos and some other guy's (rjvins I believe) on YouTube as well. If you look in the last picture I posted you can see the 2 roll pins sticking out of the end cap, the other end cap and pinion holder are still roll pinned together. Here's a picture of the spring, also should I replace snap rings or thrust washers.

replace the carb with programmed electronic fuel injection and install new exhaust system with catalytic converter and say goodbye to stink jacket or maybe some bean oil will provide better aroma ...

Go to the WHCC show in June. There is a plethora of red colors to choose from. Pick the one you like and go for it. Any red is Wheel Horse red.

do you have access to any open road use for your horse ? like a cul de sac ? while the drain and fresh oil is great , if you can heat up that oil to increase the flush factor , that will really help remove the milky crud which is a regular problem with long standing stagnant oil. did mine a couple of times while recovering my horse, drove it miles , every gear / hi / lo range , lots of time in reverse , replace shifter boot. shifting is smooth and easy and i will change fluid if i have been heating up the oil after heavy lawn aireation drag, just to do it . pete

Place the keys in both ends of the axle assembly and clamp one end in a sturdy vise and use a large pipe wrench against the key on the other end. With the axle clamped in a vise and the other axle won't turn then in either direction you are probably in good shape.

Got the rest of the sheetmetal painted today. Used PPG single stage concept for the first 2 coats followed by 2 more coats mixed 50 % with clear. Gives it a nice , deep , durable finish. You can also see where I sealed the inside of the hood and used structural adhesive to bond some of the panels on the inside. No more flex or wobble from this hood. Everything has a nice factory looking finish right now. Will be color sanding and buffing after it's reassembled. Black will get painted on the hood in a couple weeks.

Print outs are faster and easier You can write notes on the pages as well like after market parts numbe s etc. Old school still works.

I have that muffler on two of my winter horses.

Thats my plan. Hes 80 years old and has arms like poppeye! I have two 16 s and a 12 to do soon while he can.

Got the left hub off, actually wasn't too bad, hitch pin also came out with ease. Going to see if I can get the other hub off. Do the pulley and brake come off with a puller or what?

Thanks Bob. I don't know about popping out of third gear. I bought it at the big show 2 years ago and drove it onto the trailer. I don't think that I ever put it in third. Once I got home I started stripping her down. I do have the newer shift rails and they are in good shape. I will also reassemble using the newer gear. Somewhere I may still have an input shaft from the newer 4-speed, but it remains allusive at this time.

Had some storm damage with a large cedar tree. I finished pulling the limbs down with the Toyota. Used the Wheel Horse to get the generator and saws out there. Then hauled two trailer loads to the brush pile.

Ayuh....

I would wear a full face if I was on a green & yellow thingy... wouldn't want people to know its me ... whats that old biker saying about being caught riding a Japanese motorcycle Dan!?!? Never mind family site! Work smart not hard they say @Ed Kennell! We'll let the cats out the bag here .... workin with @dclarke on a choice 520!

I absolutely love to see this being done 100% correctly. This is how I’ve done my C-121,C-161 and GT-1800. All the extra time and effort really pays off in the end result. I can’t wait to see it finished!!

I’ve been a “drifter” the last couple of months from the site because we have been super busy preparing and acting our Christmas play for church this year. It is a civil way era drama that focuses on two primary characters—a doctor hardened by life and his war time experiences and a young soldier who gets injured and receives medical care from the doctor. As the director, I had the opportunity to cast the play and had around 25 roles to fill. It was my privilege to work with my son Caleb as the young soldier and the rest of my family in bit parts. Caleb worked extremely hard to memorize about 45 minutes worth of lines and did a great job with the part all the while keeping up his freshman HS grades and also spending two hours per night in basketball practice or games. The gospel message was plainly declared through the story and the actors did a great job with their parts. I’m hoping to get the play transferred to YouTube at some point in the future. My two younger boys are in this scene. Judge (standing in the blue shirt) played a younger counterpart to Caleb’s character and did a surprisingly good job as it was his first real stage experience. Zach is sitting on the far right in the grey shirt and he had a non speaking bit part but was still included. Caleb acting with his stage “mom”! Caleb acting with his “real” mom as Kelli agreed to play the battlefield nurse (imagine her playing a nurse!) It was great to be able to work with my family and also see their talents grow...I will always consider this play a special memory that we shared Christmas 2019.

Finally was able to take some time today and work on some of my Horse projects: finished installing and adjusting the hydro pedal kit before I tear it all down. It fit's and works ok but I will be modifying it to suit before the final install. Also gave it a good pressure washing. The next time you see it, it will be in pieces

Started pulling tins off to install the foot pedal kit, so I did the 520 Onan side cover mods prior to sandblasting, don't want it overheating. Will probably cover the holes with some type of screen on the inside for cosmetic purposes:

Deck is done, and I already had an offer on it! Not for sale but the $$$ was hard to pass up...….