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7 pointsOops, I did it again! We got about 6-8 more inches of snow last night so I felt obliged to play around with the video camera once more. (Hey, we don't get much snow...I can't help myself!) In what has become the norm, I cleared all five driveways in our cul-de-sac and then most of the street as well, since once the snow is out of the driveways, I have to find a place to put it! I admit that finding a good place to put the snow while not blocking someone's car, driveway, mailbox or storm drain was challenging, especially since a significant amount of the piles of snow I pushed a week ago are still there! In today's installment—which is the last one this year...I promise—I have the camera mounted on the B-80's hood and I shot the video in time-lapse mode, 1 frame every 1/2 second which roughly equates to 4 minutes of video for an hour of video. BTW, if you don't like Sinatra, you'll probably hate this!
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3 pointsJust ordered a blast cabinet from Harbor Freight.....Now I have to get a BIGGER air compressor. Used my wife's debit card!! It's for my birthday.......shhhh
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3 pointsYou know, I wondered after the fact if I should add a warning that if you have issues with the motion, especially in "first person" shooter games, flight simulators, etc, you might want to proceed with caution!
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2 pointsWow what a day! Super busy at work and dinner out. Thanks to all that have wished me a Happy Birthday here on the Greatest Forum in the world Red Square!! From Koen who was the first to ring in at 3:52 A.M. (thanks for staying up all night Koen! ) Probably was having lunch when he typed it. Don, no seizures here unless I get to close to a Tecky recoil rope! . To cousin Brian, who must have spent all day digging up those smilies out of his vast stock pile of Horses.To my older Dino brother who took a selfie and slapped it on a pizza. Now I know what I'm not having for lunch tomorrow! THANKS I see Uncle Jim has dusted the snow off and managed to get back in the house. Jim we need some more of those action shots! John, I didn't see a Gravely with a sno-cannon show up at my door yet. come to think of it Ken the 420 didn't get here either! My younger brother Craig. Awful nice sentiment but I think I may have a few nightmares now. And to everybody on RS thanks for all the wishes and laughs and we will see a bunch of you in a few months in PA. If anyone wants to give me a snow cab, I can pick it up there! What a way to celebrate your 5800th INTELLIGENT POST! BOOM----SHAKA----LAKA!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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2 pointsWell I think it sucks that you didn't get all of "Summer Wind" on the video. That was the best song.
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2 pointsThere is more to the Eaton 700 vs. Eaton 1100 history than just the transmissions. Wheel Horse also installed a 4-Pinion transaxle with 1" axles with the Eaton 700. For the Eaton 1100, Wheel Horse used the 8-Pinion transaxle with 1-1/8" axles. It is the transaxle that shares the limiting factor. Wheel Horse was establishing a price point as some owners did not need a full ground-engaging tractor. The 700 could do limited ground engaging though, including tilling and snowblowing. I have a 1986 Wheel Horse 312A with over 1100 hours that has been used for more than just cutting grass! The advantage to the 1100 is that it also provides an auxiliary circuit for a lift. But - the Eaton 700 is still a stronger transmission than what goes into the riding lawn mowers that are manufactured today. For more discussion see:
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2 pointsBelieve it or not..... you need more weight! My "bone bag" comes in @ 270lbs. Add on cast iron wheel weights to boot. With that being said I also run 4-44lb suitcase weights and 5 gal gas. All kept in a box/rack hanging off a Scotty hitch. It's made a world of difference!
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2 pointsI always thought the noise was the bypass valve. My hydro's all make noise to some degree. It is worse in cold weather, and improves as the units warm up. A heater for the hydro is a good idea, even a lightbulb for half an hour might help. I've also gone to synthetic fluid. Regular oil just gets too thick in the cold here. Amsoil 10-30 in the hydro, flows like water even at -30, but it is expensive. Both tricks seem to cut down (but not totally eliminate) the noise.
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2 pointsLars, hope you get well soon and I am glad it wasn't worse than what it is. I also want to thank you for sharing your experience because since my accident a couple of days ago my mind is now racing through all kinds of possible injuries and their causes. I am also guilty of using a RJ without belt guards. It happens to be my grandson's favorite tractor and I can't keep him away from it. I have always been self-conscious when he is next to it while it is running, worried about his little hands. Guard needs to be a custom one (longer than stock) so I never got around to make one. I can tell you now, that thanks to you that tractor will never run again until such a guard is in place. However sadly, at least there is some good that comes from our misfortunes, in the form of real lessons learned from them. Get well soon.
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2 pointsKnowing the man-hours involved in replacing the axles on the D series, I'd spare no expense in using the highest grade steel possible. In the transmission reassembly process, I'd also replace ALL of the axle bearings and seals with top-end American-made brand names.
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2 pointsThe noise is very disconcerting the first time you hear it but normal. I was very concerned about the noise when I bought my first, the 518xi in 2010. Even my 523Dxi with PS has a slight noise at times. Reading the manual five years ago that Rick referenced put me at ease. Follow the manual about warmup before using. You may even want to buy a magnetic heater for the transaxle if it is in unheated storage before using. Try not to run it to the "stop" that unloads the excess pressure. You'll soon get the feel for it. If you watch my videos, when I reverse I only raise the snowthrower enough most of the time to not drag on the ground to limit going over full travel.
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2 pointsOh yeah, I used the sale price and 20% coupon. It was my wifes idea to buy the cabinet. I guess that is what she meant when she was talking new cabinets.
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2 pointsWhat a Pud! Just rub some dirt in it, that's what a U.S. guy would do!
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2 pointsMike, I have attached a page from the 5xi transmission service manual. Following the first paragraph there is a Note concerning noise from the lift valve on non-power steering units. I have 522xi which has power steering, and the lift is not very noisy. It looks like you are in a cold climate, which may also cause the hydro to be noisy. I always run Mobil 1 10W-30 in the hydro. Do you know what is in your hydro and when was the last time the hydro filter was changed. Have you checked the oil level in the hydro? At 400 hours, you shouldn't really be having valve problems, or hydro for that matter. Also note that the last paragraph on the page makes reference to running at full throttle. Are you at WOT when you get the noise. I'm sure some of the other 520 and 518xi owners will chime in and make reference to how noisy their lift valves are. Rick Trans.pdf
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2 pointsGreat Steve and you? Very great also the way you help us all out on this tran stuff. I'd never tried it before seeing your instructional.
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2 pointsTitle says it all, last year had to fight an old Fergie to plow my drive. Not only would it take all day but it broke down and out comes the shovel. Have a real steep section and would have to back up as far as I could then pull snow down, find a place for it and repeat. The 414 with weights and chains and thrower eases down, sometimes trouble getting back up. But 3 passes and I'm done, with a little playing around at the bottom and top. Hour maybe hour and 15 mins. Waahoo!
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1 pointGreat video! I watched the whole thing! I got about 6 inches down here in Raleigh.
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1 pointAwesome video and awesome sound track! Watching that was fun!
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1 pointUpdate concerning the screeching noise from the Hydro Lift Valve on my 520xi Wheelhorse. The problem was resolved today. Being I had gone through the trouble of removing the lift valve, I wanted to try to get some answers before I reinstalled it. I took the valve to a guy that specializes in hydraulics and explained the problem to him. He is somewhat familiar with Wheelhorse as it turns out. He examined the valve and determined it was in good shape and clean. He suggested that the valve may be a little undersized for the power of the Hydro. He also mentioned the bypass spring may be getting a little weak due to age and we decided to tighten it just a tad. (It's located under the acorn nut alongside the piston valve that the handle connects to...use an allen wrench to make adjustments) He only tightened it about 1/4 turn. I took the valve home and reinstalled it on my 520xi and tried it out. It was better, but still screeched some, so I removed the acorn nut and tightened it another 1/4 turn. That did the trick! No more screeching and the snowblower raises and lowers like a champ, with the bypass letting out a screech only when I reached the up/down limits just as it is supposed to do. I experimented with it blowing some snow and I also found out that instead of running the engine at 100% full throttle, I can run it just a tad under full throttle, like 95% or more and everything works just a little more perfect! The tractor runs great, the snowblower works great, and I don't hear any annoying screeching whatsoever unless I hit the up/down limits. I am very happy with the results!! Thanks to all of you for giving me your input. It is much appreciated! By the way, I keep my tractor in a heated shop, so the cold weather is not a problem for me. Mike
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1 pointHeard on the news that you are only 5" from a new record snowfall and another storm is on the way. Wouldn't it be a shame to go through all of this and Not set a record!
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1 pointAgree on the 41xx series of steel. I have not seen any indication that the original axles were hardened - they seem to file easily, in fact I wonder if they were any more than common steel. But, as mentioned, if you are to add increased load then it may be wise to go for strength. Should be easy enough to google up the 41xx steels and familiarize your self with them.
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1 pointThanks for the input gentlemen!! I will have to do some research on the 4140 and 4340 steels since I am not familiar with them. It appears you are both in agreement that it would be wise going with the best material and parts possible. I was originally going to replace all the bearings, but changed my mind when I picked up the set Toro still offered. They looked like junk compared to what was already in it. I will reconsider that now and do some more looking around for better bearings! Do you have any recommendations as to who makes the best bearings? If I could, I would also take the old shaft in to the metallurgy lab to find out what grade of steel it is made from and if or how it was heat treated. Thanks again, and have a great weekend!!!
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1 pointsteffen i would recommend doing the de/carbon job. AS A RULE, the de/carbon job also includes adjusting the valves. thank you. boomer ( the used onan engine parts guy )
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1 pointHi all, I was lucky enough to purchase Ian's, quite famous, 312-8! I picked it up yesterday and have done a few things to it today. It's definitely going to be a worker As it arrived.. Removed the deck: Ags all round.. Testing the ball hitch.. Snow blade mounted.. Thanks for looking! Tom
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1 pointStevesaurus - Already have wheel weights, chains slip worse on wet/slush pavement after bulk of snow removed. I also have a bucket of sand on a platform added to back. It seems like once tires get warm from spinning, they are worse than 'first attempt' at hill.... I think i need special grippy rubber -- or that 'stick-um' spray wide receivers use on their hands.... { i do know that about 12 years ago i was able to plow 4 inches of snow going up that hill....}
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1 pointOn the 67 list it shows a 5060, and according to trans desc is only in Limited Slip version ? me too? And oh yes
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1 pointYeah, about half way through... I felt the ol' whoopsmybelly kicking in, and had to go. Neat idea though...just not so much all at once.
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1 pointThanks for the warning Craig! I've been helping a guy clear snow the last two winters. He does all the truck plow work, I help with shoveling. Chris, you are having way too much fun, and doing a really nice job at the same time. Well done!
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1 pointGreat video. The dog was a plus! Now I need to sit down!
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1 pointChris, not fair. Your having way to much fun. Also nice tune from another jersey guy. Lol Job well done and thanks for sharing, I really enjoyed it. Glenn I know Frank was into trains, bet if he saw this video he would be getting a wheel horse to.
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1 pointSorry it took so long. Had other things going on. I really enjoyed the Flywheeler event. Richie, his wife, and Mike are a really great bunch. I have been planning on going to this for a few years, but now that I'm retired I actually have time to do it. It was well worth my 975 mile round trip. I picked up a nice 702 that I have been wanting for a while. After checking it out there is a lot of fresh red paint on everything which is usually not a good sign. However, I found everything to be in good shape and it runs and rides well. The throttle cable to the governor is not right, I think (see bottom pictures). If anyone has pictures of the right way it goes I would like some see them. Chris From Florida
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1 pointGreat info! Looks like my Sqonkfest tractor 1267 has the 5060 trans also. Is this a confirmed limited slip? I know it's a plowin machine!
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1 pointPersonally, I would not worry about the limited slip. It is probably just that the spring is weak and they do not make them any more...and they are expensive if you can even find one. The worst that happens...your differential acts like the one everyone else has. As long as that spring is in tact, your differential is OK. I would imagine that you can find a new spring, but it was not really a good design...they only used this trans for a few years. You could fix your problem with chains on the rear tires, wheel weights, maybe governor adjustments...that kind of thing. What do you think??? In other words, I do not think it ever worked as well as they were thinking it might. Just my 2 cents.
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1 pointI just saw this on ebay. I know nothing else about it. E-bay link deleted per forum rules Cleat
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1 pointVery nice RJ35... its a double edge sword on the resto vs leave it alone IMO... restored RJ35s are nice but forget using it... all it does is spit grease and oil everywhere... at least in original condition the paint is already worn so a little more grease or oil doesn't matter.
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1 pointDespite the neck issues I have been plugging away at this project slowly but surely. I managed to get the axle/base sanded, primed and painted. Hope to wrap up the rest of it this weekend. On a side note the Brown Truck delivered these today. New pair of shoes for the 856. After going back and fourth between these and ag's I pulled the trigger on these and better yet they were a present from Santa!!!
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