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Steve - I am not sure that the belt guard on the 1054 has an influence on how the drivebelt disengages from the pulleys. Unlike "normal" horses the 1054 has a long heavy duty guide underneath the belt that does what the guard does on other tractors. There is however a peg type guide bolted to the engine that is supposed to force the belt forward and thus disengage the belt from the engine pulley. Wheelhorsearound, you didn't answer Dons question as to whether the idler arm is moving when you push the pedal down, or Steves question about the tab that is close to the idler pulley. In case you don't realize how the system works - when you push the clutch pedal down it pulls a spring loaded lever on the left hand side of the tractor which is attached to a cross-shaft with a matching arm on the right hand side of the tractor. This arm carries an idler pulley which tensions the belt so that it will drive the trans when your foot is off the pedal. When the clutch is depressed the tension is removed from the belt, and the little tab above the idler pulley pushes the slack in the belt towards the engine pulley. On the other side of the engine pulley is a small wire peg that ensures that the slack in the belt also guides the belt forward and away from the engine pulley. If both these guides are adjusted correctly the belt will stop driving the input pulley on the trans when the tension is removed from the belt. You may need a helper to push the clutch pedal while you watch what the belt does. You can do this without the engine running. I am also assuming you have the right sized belt - it should be 82".

At 1:45am this morning, the temp was about 12, and the electricity went off. So I'm thinking, do I get up and start the generator? I don't need lights. no one is using the plumbing, fridge or freezer, I'm toasty warm in bed with the cat curled up on my feet, and I'm going back to sleep. Fifteen minutes later, my wife thinks the house is starting to get cold. So I put the cat on her, went down to the basement to do a switchover to run the furnace on the generator, then the lights came back on. Dang it. I should have stayed in bed. Gimme that cat back....

While technically not correct, there are quite a few of us that use a solenoid to power the starter generator on the mid sixties tractors. I know the original switch is rated at 70 amps, but I really don't like the idea of putting that much draw through an ignition switch, and also using a solenoid allows you to use smaller wires up to the switch which makes for a tidier area behind the dash. Some people hide the solenoid inside the dash tower. Personally I don't care if the Wheel Horse police see mine, I mount it on the engine:

All your posts are a constant reminder to me not to move north or west of my location!

Isn't there some kind of sock or something used in Europe???

Heated seat: It's just a regular electric car seat that plugs into a 'cigarette lighter', (which I have one on my WH that is just wired, that clips into the battery terminals), really helps keep the bottom and body warm, as I don't have a cab on yet (to be installed someday). Placed it just under my cloth seat cover. Heated Seat cost is about $15, local box stores, plus the clips and receiver, $5. I also sometimes use a set of Tow Lights (like for towing cars, $20, Harbor Freight), on rear fenders, held on with their magnets - the regular Wheel Horse tail lights just don't give off enough light to make me feel safe when plowing near the road/highway. Using both of these on the battery at the same time may be draining the battery too much, but extra lights are just use/on for 10-15 minutes by road. Takes me about 2.5 to 3 hours for mine and neighbors drives. Might look into LED tail lights someday.

I like to wait to the last moment to put the snow equipment on -- I guess tomorrow is the day -- The forecast for the St. Louis area is 8" of snow by Sunday PM with temperatures getting down to -10F -- I won't be able to ignore the snow in the driveway -- I will be taking the 37" SD off the 310-8 and putting the snow blade; chains; and weights on -- Maybe I just not a "northerner"; I never look forward to snow duty; mowing seat time I enjoy and look forward to; plowing snow not so much At least now I am putting the snow equipment on inside a garage -- In the '90s I would have been laying in the snow putting the blade on -- That is a little bit of progress

and get a room... Squonk and Brrly1 up in a tree...

It's lonely at the top...at least that is what I've heard...I would settle for a tie.

the ball on the end of the shift lever wears sometimes and you can get stuck between gears .pull the shift lever and look in the hole and see if the shifting forks are lined up you can move them with a big screwdriver to get back to neural Brian

I like my rubber tire chains a lot. especially since I got them off CL for $15!!

you could put this on a ford ranger

I'm running straight 30w in my B-100, and it was 3 degrees this morning when I started it with no problems. It had been sitting outside, under a tarp. But man, does that Kohler like the cold air. Runs like a top.

I stayed warm and dry this year for snow removal, helps having an 18 year old at home with nothing better to do. But now I have to fix(well point and tell him which part to take off next) what he broke again.

My names Trent from Pennsylvania. Here is a before and after of my 657. I love my tractor. Picked him up last may for 250 bucks. Made some changes on how i wanted him to look :)

Auto sock http://www.autosock.no/

cool video Matt! hey, wheres all the snow? you people with all the nice weather and green grass......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Rqpxg6XQBY

why change the type of fluid,my eaton 1100 has tranny fluid and it works great,especially when cold

Meow!!! time for a cat! Our first cat was a big old tomcat that was unfixed....we named him Mr Holmes.........

Here's my restored one.

You are very welcome Matt What a great project and a beautiful restoration of Gary's Case.

Outstanding!!

Maybe it's just me being too careful, but i would never start mine (or any splash lubricated engine) in below zero temperatures without heating the engine some way before starting. Until the engine is warmed up the dipper on the conrod just plows thru the thick oil and the cylinderwall and bearings is starving for oil. I change to 5/30W in my B&S Vanguard twin, just in case the winter gets really cold and still heat it a little with the heatgun before i fire it up. 10/40w from the freezer (video is not mine) but i have done the same test with straight 30W oil, and it's even worse:

They're often for sale in Belgium those Gutbrod's (wheel horse D250).

These are from two years ago but I use rubber chains on my B-80 and 42 inch snowplow setup. They work great!

RUBBER TIRE CHAINS What are they? Do your tire chains tear up or scratch your driveway? Our ASTA rubber tire chains will help you gain the traction you need without scratching your driveway or walkway. Link: http://www.rubbertirechains.com/

good info, I usually just order a 10' box of chain and some half and master links from MSC or Northern and keep it on the shelf for when it's needed and then cut it to fit. It probably works out to the same cost if I can remember which shelf to look on.

Heres an old shot from last year. Maybe a couple years back. I agree they are nothing but beast of a tractor. Actually my favorite

I made the actuator up myself, it was a fun little project. It saves me a lot of jumping off the seat.

Had to snow blow at minus 35 yesterday. My tractors are in a garage that is not heated so it's not as cold as it is outside. I like to put a heat lamp under the oil pan for about 30 minutes before I start the tractor. Running Mobil 1 10w30 too. Yesterday was not an enjoyable ride on the WH!

We got about 6" of powder yesterday, I went with the blade. Rick

Beautiful job, Matt! What a nice tribute to your friend, that says a lot about both of you.

And so it goes. The Buckeyes weren't able to get it done and by losing to Clemson prove yet again that the Big 10 is still severely overrated and not ready to compete with the SEC. Another great season for them and hopefully they and the rest of the Big 10 will continue to build and become more competitive.

I have the 1980 version of this machine. Mine is still down for a rebuild after more than 30 years of service it is time for a repower. Ariens is the best in the business as far as snow throwers are concerned, none better!

That is one beautiful tractor matt! Great job on the resto!

Stevasaurus, I know what you mean about liking certain teams. There are programs that I have to be respect with their history, traditions and honor they bring to the field. That same history and success of some teams cause many to dislike programs just because they want David to slay Goliath. On the other hand, I could never come close to liking a team from the SEC. They like themselves so much they don't need me anyway! No doubt they play good football but I get sick of ESPN and all the analysts blowing so much smoke up their skirts all the time. To hear them talk, other conferences have no chance when playing the SEC. Missouri and Texas A&M have only been there a couple of years and I think they both proved that other conferences can compete.

is the clutch arm moving the idler pullie,make sure the roll pin didn't shear and the spring is on and not broken

The voltmeter should be powered by key-on source so it's not constantly "hot". It wouldn't hurt to protect that circuit with a 5 or 7.5 amp fuse either. Modified schematic:

What? No mention of Notre Dame? You aren't that far away and there is a special tie between Navy and ND. That's why, as long as Navy wants to, they will always have them on the schedule. What the Navy did for Notre Dame always comes to mind when they play.

Used this cub last winter, sold it because my drive was too small. I do it faster with the 42"on the 416-8 than with the 54" on the big cub. This year the 416 is in process of donating its onan p216 and steering to swap onto a 520h I got with a shot engine. Since we got 5" this week and expecting 8-12" this weekend I've got the 42" blade on my 90 520h. I don't have a plow extension, so if I can't angle to the right because the blade hits the tire. If I angle left out doesn't rub the tire, but it's so close it pulled my roller chain off. Either way, the tractor is wider than the blade when it's angled. Here's a shot of the 416-8 with the blower from last year... Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk

I'm thinking that's one of the earliest pumps used on the '65, '66, early '67 models with the rear-mounted tow valve - when the entire transaxle assembly was identified by a single WH part number. Perhaps an owner of an 875/1075/876/1076/1276/877/1077/1277 can verify ~ since all of that info I had saved left my possession two (dead) computers ago.

Your 1973 16 Automatic took a Sundtrand #90-2046. Same as mine in a 1968 Electro 12. What parts are looking to rebuild on yours? I may have some extra parts for that Sundtrand floating around!

Mine are all spoiled. Got a big 'ol wood furnace in the pole barn. As long as I feed it, it's 60F in there and the horses are comfy. So am I by the way. All have 10w30 synthetic in the engines and trans. My son's manual is 80w90. Short warmup with the synthetic. Wally

So Steve you are telling me this kind of snow is what you guys look forward to playing in??? -- I can guarantee to you that I WILL HAVE SOCKS ON when I take this stuff on (For those who haven't seen his snow plowing videos; Steve likes to work sockless)

I personally would just leave it alone... door art is the "In" thing... another words if it wasn't there originally than its not the way is should be. Nice clean original old truck... says alot more, IMO.

Dave, you are one lucky guy to get that much snow with those low temps that far south. Good thing is...that snow will be a very dry snow and easy to push. Way too much fun.

I'm just sayin'... if you've ever seen Steve at a swap meet?

Here is the customized Gravely plow. Shortened the frame 18". Narrowed the blade 6" so it would fit in my shed. Removed the pitch lever and linkage, removed the scraping blade due to my gravel driveway. All in all i eliminated roughly 40lbs. Those plows are no joke. It was a gift from a co-worker so i worked with what i had.

After nearly a season of mowing (48" deck) and some deep snow removal (44" two stage blower) this winter, I can honestly say this was a good investment and the Honda motor works perfectly with PLENTY of POWER. No problems at all with the Honda GX630. Red