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A new Kohler and the Indian I aquired this year. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqeMIhxVEpM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdReuUtTvqI

Well, this thing does run. A bit louder than I would have liked. Most of the noise is from the air intake. I first started the engine without an aircleaner, fitting the factory aircleaner did quieten it down a little, but its still noisy. I'm thinking of doing something similar to what Kelly is doing on his diesel V twin project - a remote air filter assembly in the nose of the tractor. The exhaust right now is a quicky to try a couple of different mufflers. So far I've only tried a little Gravely muffler and its bigger cousin, the cub cadet/JD muffler. Exhaust note is probably a little louder than a big block Kohler. I hope to try a 300 series horizontal muffler on it in the next day or so. Once the muffler is decided on, I'll build something nicer. Mechanically the engine is relatively quiet - you'll get a little diesel rattle as you throttle up from low speed, but its not as obnoxious as I had feared. I started the engine using the recoil. As others have noted, it does take a good pull, but the compression release does make it possible. I did forget to mention above that the engine does not have a pressure relief valve for the oil pump which I thought was a little odd. Searching online for a spec on acceptable oil pressure I came across a couple of reports of over 200 psi when the engine was cold. I had a cheapy oil pressure gauge handy so hooked that up and pegged it straight away. So I think those reports are somewhat accurate. I still need to invent some sort of throttle linkage and idle stop screw, being a generator version my engine came with the fixed speed throttle control. The Carrol Strem engines come with a different arrangement that is set up for variable speed with a cable control. The on/off valve on the gas tank drips a steady supply of diesel all over the front of the tractor. There is a fancy little rubber doohickey in there that might be just dry from sitting the last 7 years, hopefully it will fix itself.

Picked up this 87 c10 restored few years back! Cant wait to haul some red machines.

I plan to be there by myself. David

Right now its in a 516, but I'm not sure if that's where it will stay. The motor seems to be a good fit for the 3-500 series tractors. This 516 I bought locally a few years ago with all the tins off the Onan engine. The guy had gone nuts looking to replace the points, pulled the engine half apart, gave up and sold it. I got it running again with the Onan, but it was a real smoker and has sat for a couple of years. I've tried to sell it as a roller a couple of times but no-one seems interested. The trans is really good, but its the little 700 Eaton. It has an electric lift on it. A straight tractor but it has the typical 80's "paint peeling off in sheets" issue. I may put an 8 speed in it yet, but I hate to scrap a good trans, even if it is a 700. My general feeling right now is to finish up the diesel installation, leave the tractor as is and try it out as a mower with a 48" deck. I mow 2 1/2 acres and my 520 uses probably $20 of gas to do this. The diesel doesn't have too much aesthetic appeal to me, but if it turns out to be a reliable, economic engine that would be perfect. I'd have the 520 as a back up (which really doesn't have too much aesthetic appeal either!!) and I can go back to playing with my '60's tractors for pleasure! As always these plans are subject to change in the blink of an eye. Wish I could find the time to get my 1054 running, finish the 500 Special, and rebuild the engine in the 14 Auto.

For me it has to be my 400 suburban! It steers great and that little k91 has more power then I ever thought it could. It can even haul a dinosaur without a problem

I know it's still over a week away but right now Accuweather is forecasting sunny with a high of 83 degrees on Friday the 27th and sunny with a high of 80 degrees for Saturday the 28th for Jacksonville. I like that forecast.

Other way around maybe... that tired old K dog couldn't stand a chance of catching that heap big Indian Chief.

you could film them during the cruise. Chain them together. The Kohler towing the Tecky! Or the tecky towing the kohler.

Looks like them girls are making it happen.

Alas...another monster...excellent work you've done. Craig, this is a great monster though. These guys are reasonably priced, easy and fun to do.. I've done too many cars and motorcycles in the past and these are just a walk in the park! Love em.. Let's hope the goof balls that are only interested in money don't start gettin' on them, that'll ruin it for sure. We're doing it out of love.

Don't think I have been contemplating it Brian...would be pretty cool at the big show, huh?

Craig looks like you could use a couple of servo's and a rc radio just do'nt kill yourself good looking 603 alot nicer than mine Brian

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I don't have a Wheelhorse tiller, but do have a Troybilt Horse tiller with an 8 hp Kohler Magnum engine. It is a GREAT tiller. I've came close to buying a Wheelhorse tiller a couple of times, but really for the amount of garden I have - the Troybilt easily gets the job done. Having said that - I'll say this. I recently traded a log splitter for a 520H with a loader. I REALLY don't need a loader and REALLY need the log splitter more than the loader or another tractor. But... I view the loader in two ways. One is - from a enthusiast/collector standpoint, it's a nice attachment to have. Two - I can buy a log splitter all day long, not so on the loader. I view these Wheelhorse tractors as a good - but very thick book - many chapters to read. Some of my machines might wait months or years for repairs. I have deadlines for family and work - NONE for the Wheelhorse. While they are workers, they are good fun and I want to keep it that way. The Troybilt tiller is a great machine and a piece of OLD iron design - regardless of the year made - not sure how readily available they are in your area. You'd enjoy it. If you buy the Troybilt tiller, like a good book yet to be read, you can set your Wheelhorse tiller aside for another day. If anything else, like my loader, it's a nice piece to have in the collection. Good luck! Bill

put me down for two

My neighbor has a troy built tiller, and loves it, his has a 8hp Kohler on it, most do have tuckeys, I have seen them with twin briggs on them, I bet that is a hand full, if you don't mind walking the troy built is a great machine, and you can get other attachments for them depending on the model, I know around me they bring good money, well used still bring hundreds of $$

Secret project?

It looks pretty good and I think the shine will be pretty good. My advice, don't be tempted to clear coat it. Rustoleum can be very finicky when you add clear coat. Sometimes it wrinkles, sometimes it don't...Also remember, it might be dry to the touch but if you start too handle it too early you will leave fingerprints. It will need at least a few days and then some too fully cure. After all this I'm sure you are going to keep it!

My dad and I will be there.

Got some more progress today. Been cold n wet for awhile so Ive been wet sanding and priming almost constantly to fill the little pits and imperfections in the paint from years of use. But today was perfect temp and humidity for spray bomb painting. I wet sanded my butt off this morning with 800 grit and I must say it was maybe the best sanding job I have done so far. I'm learning more as I do these tractors. By the time I get done I may be going back and redoing the 18 auto just because my skills have gotten better. Here's a couple pics. As you can see from the last couple Theres quite a bit of gloss with this paint.I know its not top shelf automotive paint like you professionals use when you redo these but I'm very impressed to say the least. It flows well as long as you keep moving. I can wait to see the gloss when dry. I'm sure it will be less but I wonder how comparable it will be to Valspar tractor and implement.

Scott put me down for one large shirt Brian

Put me down for 2 and 1/2

I will be there with my wife

I'll be there for sure with all the Wheel Horse items we have:

I bought a 1997 314H three years ago from a member here and paid $1400 for it with a 48" deck. The hours were around 300. This is what it looked like then. I drove a long way to get it but it was worth it. The second photo shows a few mods and the blower for winter time. Like Forest Road I would not sell it cheap if at all.

FYI - This is what I replaced the fuse block with: http://www.amazon.com/HELLA-H84960061-4-Way-Axial-Single/dp/B000VUEDVQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1379470340&sr=1-1&keywords=HELLA+H84960061+4-Way+Axial+Single+Fuse+Box

My c160 got away from me (don't ask dang near killed me ) hit my house (brick)and with wheel weights and chains and spun the tires until I got it shut down. I thought it was going to knock the house off the foundation! I plow and till the whole neighborhoods gardens with my c161-h and c160-h. They might not be as tough as 8 speed but there pretty tough. I have a 520xi as well so I think I have something pretty strong to compare too. Also who wants to keep lifting the tiller or plow without hydraulics? I don't mind tilling with the hydro at all. Just my 2 cents.

I haven't found out yet, the soonest appontment we can get her in is next Weds...I had the cat in the house for a few hrs today observing her activities while I watched the boob tube. We are going to have to seriously de-cat the house before she is allowed in the house while we are gone. Dog and or cat treats on top of the fridge? nope. Banana's or fruit on the counter top? nope. Fish food left out next to the fish tank? nope. Might even have to do something with the fish in the tank as she was really into watching them! I thought the dog was sneaky but the cat is sneaky x10! She really hasn't used her little box much. She has only peed in it. Any tricks to getting her to use it on a regular basis? I don't want her to relieve herself anywhere but the little box when she is let into the house on a full time basis. Until that vet check up she will still be living in the shed, shoot, the shed is nice enough I'd live in it if I had to so i don't feel awful about that. At night I do lock the shed so she can't get into trouble at night but during the day I leave a side window open so she can get in and out. When I get home first thing I do is take a peek in the shed and there she is napping in her cat house.....

Turned out very nice....and I have had many expierences with exaust pipes.

I wouldn't be to feared of damaging a hydro rear end vs a gear drive. If you get one of the higher end tractors like another 520H, you will have an 8 pinion tranny and I'm pretty sure a 1-1/8 inch axle, coupled to the Eaton 1100. That's a mighty combo. The hydro lift will be much appreciated with those heavy implements. I would put the tranny/axle set-up in my 520H tractors against my fine 314-8 gear drive tranny any day - I consider both designs equal in terms of strength. That's my story and I'm stickin' to it. Good luck, Bill

Hope i have enough so my kids and my grandkids can mowe with WH

Man, you've got it bad...that Wheel Horse addiction! I find myself mentally counting how many I have all the time. Trying to downsize but every time I get rid of one, two more show up.

Deuce, As promised, here are some photos of the brake springs on my 310-8 (the parking brake is engaged in these pictures). I believe Mark (meadowfield) is correct on all counts. The skinny spring in your pictures is the parking brake return spring, and attaches to the hole on the parking brake lever and the top hole on the metal plate in front of it (not sure what that's called). The main part of this spring is about 2-1/2" long. The longer of the two fatter springs is the brake return spring, which goes from the hole on the stepped part of the brake linkage to the lower hole on the same plate. Its main section is about 1-5/8" long. The other spring in your picture (on the right) does appear to be the PTO spring. I meant to look more carefully, but I believe it attaches to a cotter pin on the PTO clutch rod, and to a bracket just in front of it. In any event, here's a couple of photos of that as well, in case you need it. This spring is shorter, main section about 1" long. Hope this helps! And Dan (dobeleo), does this work for you also?