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  1. 7 points
    I picked up this C120 a month or two ago with the intention of just fixing whatever needed it and using it to mow with this summer. After rebuilding the carb and fuel pump the engine runs like a top so I set it aside and took the rest of the tractor apart to see what it needed. Nothing came out of the tranny when I went to drain it so I opened it up to see what it looked like. I replaced a couple of gears and the bearings and seals along with the shifter. This is the first tranny I've had that I could just tap the hitch pin out. The front axle pivot hole was worn and the pin was broke so I replaced those along with the rear lower steering shaft support. The dash stand was cracked in several places and the lift lever was bent "out" almost like someone was using it as a handhold to get on the tractor. I welded up the cracks in the hood stand and a couple in the seat pan and replaced the lift lever, next I took the tins off the engine and cleaned it up. I took the starter apart while I had it off, one of the magnets was broke so I replaced the starter and also picked up a good Nelson muffler. With the engine back in I made a new wiring harness, put in a new ign. switch and battery, new tail light and front lens and a new seat. I also got a new set of decals from Terry and got those put on today as well as the grip tape on the foot rests. The shifter plate was missing and the one I had was shot so I had one made out of 1/8" plate, hoping it won't bend like the old one. This is written under the hood. I've got 4 new Turf Masters, front wheel bearings, new belts and an idler pulley on the way and a new set of hub caps from Glen to finish it off. I have a nice late '80's 42 inch deck to put under it.
  2. 6 points
    So aM I sick? Do I need a Dr? It looks so much at home in the house.... I was surprised when she got home the girlfriend didnt say much other than it doesn't look right over there in the corner...It belongs in the great room. Its more open.....
  3. 6 points
    Just picked this jewel up today, looks ruff, but runs good, has a 3point and a ark 550 loader, and new rear tires, and a wt box, will take it apart this spring and make it look better! And I almost forgot to add it has power steering, made from a John Deere 400.
  4. 5 points
    If you paint it today it might turn out PINK!
  5. 4 points
    For me will be my Trusty C-81 with Plow and my GT14 with Snow Blower. If they fail then I'm packing up and going to Florida.....
  6. 3 points
    I had the Deestone Tri-ribs installed on my 1961 Wheel Horse 701 this am. I had the wheels sandblasted, primed and painted antique white . I really like the way these tri-ribs feel when driving and steering the tractor.
  7. 3 points
    I scored this amazing 551. it was from an original owner who died and his nephew was selling it. it was bought brand new in the spring of 1962. he bought it with the 1962 options of headlights and back seat rest. I have the original paperwork and the 1962 literature that shows color pictures of the headlights and backrest. it has all belt gaurds, side discharge covers on deck and original pull chain for pin in snow blade and rope for turning the blade. I cant stand the way it looks. im dying to tear it down and make it look pretty. John Campbell keeps telling me "its a survivor and leave it alone. will painting it hurt value or increase value?
  8. 3 points
    Anyone can restore one... It takes years and years to make them like you have, well taken care of. And yes once is all you get. A sand blaster takes seconds to undo years of great care. It is yours just give it a chance to clean up and shine the way it is.
  9. 2 points
  10. 2 points
    Lane, for some reason, I prefer the 8 speed over the hydro. Lookin forward to using this one. Scott, I'm not sure you'll get this one back. It's really growin on me. I did feel a little guilty though when I got it running, almost felt like I should probably send you some more money................ Almost. The muffler sounds great, Bob. Thanks!
  11. 2 points
    Nice score, if you're the guy that sell GTs from Ladonnia, Mo. on craigslist, you sure have had some nice old GTs, not just Wheel Horses either
  12. 2 points
    Like one hot grandma, of course.
  13. 2 points
    Heres one more...maybe it should be in "whats in my mirror"...or better yet whats in my house...wait til the girlfreind gets here this afternoon......
  14. 2 points
    >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Say it with Kay.. Smileys
  15. 2 points
    Its 419 acres of heaven...until it snows and you need to plow the drive or its sunny and you need to mow 6+acres around the house, grain bins, and ponds. There are actually times that I do have to clear the drifts along the 1 1/4 miles to get to my driveway...thats when I miss my 18 Automatic....Ive missed it quite a bit this year...unfortunately this is what just widened things up after the winter we've had so far.... Perspective....that plow is 12 feet wide and the back tires are close to 6' tall.Tractor is rated for 10,000 pounds pulling or pushing with duals in 4wd If you look carefully in the upper left hand corner of this picture you will see a very small ribbon of black....Thats where Craig was when he took the picture....gives you an idea of how long it is from the main road to the house
  16. 2 points
    These guys received the call to arms today.
  17. 1 point
    New Member from Lansing, Ks. joined a while back and have been just lurking and enjoying this site. I have 2 Wheel Horses now, one for work and one for pulling, we pull with NEK (North East Kansas) Pullers and also with The Bucket Brigade Pullers in Northern Mo. The WH that we do yard work with is a GT 2500 and has a 13 horse clone motor on it just to make it usable, soon to have a 14 horse Kohler and the puller has a 10 horse (built) Kohler. Also have a JD 200 16 horse puller and soon to be finished Sears that will probally have a 14 horse Kohler that will be for my Grandson, ( He wanted to have a "Blue" tractor) to pull with, he will be 4 Apr. 1 and likes to help build his own puller. Looking forward to enjoying this site and asking a lot of questions. Thanks for having me.
  18. 1 point
    Added this to the fleet today: I haven't researched the model year yet, but this is a late 1980's/early 1990's Ford LGT-14D diesel tractor. It looks as nice in person as it does in the pictures. I don't know much about these Jacobsen-sourced machines, but I've long liked them. The fact that it's a smoker seals the deal. I'm still into Wheel Horses, but I also have a thing for diesels. This blue one adds another color of the spectrum to my growing diesel fleet that includes a green Deere 332, an orange Simplicity 7790, a Yellow Cub 1512, and a RED WHeel Horse 523Dxi. Who knows where the nonsense will stop. The good news for you fellow horse nuts (!) who thought I completely fell off the wagon is that is that I recently let two Deere out of the stable to accomodate the Ford. Now I'm back to just the one Weekend Freedom Machine (and it ain't going anywhere!). The best part of all of this, however, was that I got to meet a fellow Redsquare member who lives right here in River City: Ben "4xfourfun". Great guy! Steve
  19. 1 point
    Looks good denny! Should make a very nice mowing tractor!
  20. 1 point
    Here's a pic from the one I just got
  21. 1 point
    Finally got a arm for my plow to angle it idk y I can't upload pics
  22. 1 point
    I have one or two at home I can post a pic of the tag if you want me to
  23. 1 point
    That tractor reminds me of the 73 "12" that I got from the original owner a year and a half ago. Runs like new still, original paint and it loves to plow snow! (Good thing!) Looks like we both got a KEEPER!!!!
  24. 1 point
    That a nice looking muffler you got there Denny. You can beat a '74 through '77 B/C Series horse.
  25. 1 point
    Very nice! Can I have it back now? :)
  26. 1 point
    Looks and sounds like you have a fine tractor now. Thanks for the photos
  27. 1 point
    Elliot Where in the world do you find all these Wheel Horses with loaders out there in east central Missouri -- Were there that many Wheel Horse dealers around Columbia/Mexico back in the 60's thru the 80's -- When I got around to buying my 310, I know there was a dealer in St. Charles, I now know after the fact that there was a dealer in Jeff City -- Don't see that many ads on Craigs List -- I watch them all the time -- I know I grew up a little bit west of there (Sedalia) and I never heard of Wheel Horse back then (although I now know there was a dealer in town)
  28. 1 point
    Very nice one brad! If it were mine, I'd just get everything working right, and do a nice clean up on it...as everyone has said they are only original once, but its up to you. You do some VERY NICE restorations so whichever way you go I'm sure it will turn out good! As far as value goes, it will probably be worth about the same restored or original, and probably easier to sell original. But again, its your tractor, and look forward to seeing whichever way you go with it.
  29. 1 point
    you really need to tun your motor at or close to wide open throttle wot. you run the risk of hurting you hydro pump at low throttle. something about not circulating enough and also not dissipating the heat. i don't always run wot either if just moving the tractor , but you should run at least half throttle and if working the tractor no less then 3/4 throttle. the pumps on these tractors are getting harder to find and are not cheap to repair so take care of it for your own good. but in the lone run it is your tractor to do with as you please..... eric j
  30. 1 point
  31. 1 point
    I need some salve. My cornea's are burn't
  32. 1 point
    The D-200 has the larger tank. The D-160 and D-180 have the same size smaller tank. The more powerful D-200 is the better platform for a loader and backhoe. When a backhoe is mounted to the back of the tractor the tank is relocated to on top of a rear fender. If you are using such a vehicle for a lot of work and feeding 20 hard working ponies you do not want to be refueling often.
  33. 1 point
    Like I said...EPIC. Thanks for sharing the picts Jeff.
  34. 1 point
    Shhhh Go dump that on Steve's (Dino) drive Morning Steve !!!
  35. 1 point
    That is a really great deal. Can hardly get the tires shipped to you for that.
  36. 1 point
    Ryan, I did some looking around and it appears that "Jacks Small Engines" may still have some piston/ring sets available for your engine. I have looked at their online ordering, but have not actually contacted them. I am a Newbie, but some other fellers probably have already looked into this. As far as the rods go, there is a company by the name of R&R Racing Products up in Gant Park, Illinois, that builds custom rods for just about anything, including Kohler engines. They advertise that if they haven't already made one, all they need is a sample. If you want to check into them, their web address is rrconnectingrods.com. I suspect that going this route might be a little expensive, but you will have to make that call. Have a good night, and don't give up on your Horse!!! Sincerely, Factory Dog
  37. 1 point
    Ohhhh.......maybe I should cherish her! Was planning on cultivating with this one. Hmmm Wheels scrubbed and cultivator test fit...STILL NEED SOMEONE TO HELP WITH THE LIFT ARM DIMENSIONS THAT ARE MISSING. Mine with lift arm locked back and cultivator tight to the frame it has to be 13 1/2 from pin to pin, that doesn't work with others thoughts of 9 3/4 pin to pin.
  38. 1 point
    Picked up a nice RJ 58 project yesterday, look at the photo and tell me if you agree with me as to it being an RJ 58.Thanks
  39. 1 point
    Looks like another 12 inches or more coming Saturday night, just wonderful! Van's invitation is getting mighty tempting
  40. 1 point
    That steak looks goooood marinated for about 3 days and grilled for about three minutes on each side, melt in mouth goooood !! O golly got to get something going now *
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  42. 1 point
    my passions are my grand children my 2 ( very lucky to have ) son and daughter.. and my new found (4 years) hobby WHEEL HORSE TRACTOR i still have the first one,,,,a 401 what i got with the tractors was unexpected,,,,,,A WHOLE NEW FAMILY... and non of this i would want to loose anytime soon.... THANKS GUYS,,,,,,
  43. 1 point
    John, You need to come on down to North Carolina and leave all that snow behind ! Don't forget to bring your Dad, and the Wheel Horse stuff LOL
  44. 1 point
    i can't say that i regret selling any of the tractor that i've sold over the years except the 18 hp onan that i sold a couple of years back. it was a good running motor with good compression. i need money for my sons college. i don't sell tractors or wheel horse stuff on a whim. why do you think i have so many tractors. i wish i didn't have to sell any of them, but i only have so much room to store them and only so much funds to play with. it's to the point that if i buy one, one has to go, just the way it is and the way it has to be eric j
  45. 1 point
    Undo the PTO linkage and hoop and slide the bell/pulley off. There is a big brg that the pulley rides on the crankshaft with and a smaller outer brg that the stud the hoop pin slides into rides in.
  46. 1 point
    Kicked back some piles with Elvis to make room for more of the white stuff!
  47. 1 point
    Last year some of you guys wanted me get a video of the Agco lt85 that I have at work clearing some snow, so this morning I took a poorly filmed video of pushing snow with it. https://vimeo.com/118507434 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  48. 1 point
    TANKMAN THAT IS A NICE MACHINE.... VERYNICE HUBCAPS AND WHEN THE DECK IS OFF.. YOU PARK IT WHERE?? I MEANT THE DECK.. LOLOL
  49. 1 point
    I've had my thrower on at least four different tractors - both manual and hydro lift and have never lost the lift tube. I'd say that you've either got a tube length issue (doubtful - unless it's custom-made), the piece of flat bar on the end of the tube is not bent enough, the tube needs turned 180 degrees, or you aren't using a flat washer between the tube and the retaining clip/pin. The lift tube on mine is held with a hitch pin clip and it's been the same clip for 12 or 15 years.
  50. 1 point
    WT heck - the thread blew up. There are so many more posts today! Awesome job everyone. Lane, John, Don, Tristan, Ranger, Ed, Forest, and whoever else I may have left out.... You all got some seat time..... None for me yet! Ed, I gotta say, that heater is rigged. Or you had it setting on the muffler just before you took the photo I have to admit, kind of jealous of the Claas. I am betting that will definitely send the snow into another county! Rob
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