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Okay, here's the update. I purchased a 2014 Tacoma today. Here she is.

the posty dilivered something today if only i could post pictures via an URL

That is a harder to find early 60 belt guard...here is my early 400 with original K91, tractor serial number is 27297...hope this helps

On vacation this week in Maine. Did a bit of fishing this morning and hooked this (purple rubber worm). About 15-16" long. I'm gonna hate going back to work! Mike......

Had to start somewhere. After 2 years of buying selling and trading, this is what I've got. Last picture lol. I used New Holland red after priming and sanding certain spots on this deck. I've found NH Red (by Majic at TSC) to be an exact match for me. You can't even tell where I touched up.

You can't go wrong with a 857 they are great! Just finished one this year for my daughter

Stared to take apart the Clinton and found lots of corrosion & mouse stuff under the tins. Realized I was going to have to pull the whole engine apart to do this proper. Carb very crusty so carb kit on hand with a can of Berrymans & see how that goes. It appears to be white painted so do I paint it again? Any ideas on how to keep whats left of orginal paint through the cleaning/ blasting process? Or not worry about it?

Attention all of you Horse-aholics! 6th Annual North Central Indiana Meet & Greet is October 3rd!!! I look forward to hosting this event every year. I greatly appreciate the support that many of you have shown in the past. All of you make this a very special event and I can't wait to see all of you again in a couple of months! Remember that we hold one of the best raffles around with 100% of the proceeds sent to St. Baldrick's Foundation in memory of the late Max Nunn! P.s. His tractor will be on display again this year! Thanks to Paul and Sharon Iossi. I need your help once again.......prizes are needed for the raffle. You all have been soooo supportive in the past and I hope you would be willing to chip in again. With the wet summer, I don't know if the beans will be off the field for us to plow. I am keeping my fingers crossed as always so we can turn some soil. I will definitely keep you posted. Food will be available for purchase again from our friends, the Millers. If you have been here before you know the pie is amazing! I will be working on new t-shirt designs in the near future. Please hold your orders until I am all squared away with this. I will set up a seperate post once I have my ducks in a row. I am hoping that will be the first year that we break in to the 200+ tractor mark. I hope you are ready to bring a nice load to show. We will once again have a swap meet area. Again we will start a separate thread on what people are bringing and/or looking for. I do have a few costs I incur from putting on a show of this size. I will have a donation box out for those that feel compelled to chip in a few bucks. All of the help we receive is greatly appreciated! So this is just a kickoff.....mark October 3rd on your calendars. The show wouldn't be the same without you!

Its been three years since I rescued and restored an A-800 with the intention of bringing it home to mow the grass in my garden rather than keep it with the other horses out at the fields and barn. So this...... became this....... A slight custom job in terms of the different fender pan, seat arrangement, and steering wheel. However, two years on and it was still at the barn as I never got round to restoring a deck for it. The one that it came with being basically beyond repair. Almost half of the top of the shell was gone and had been replaced by a plate welded underneath. Probably gave it a few years extra life but by now the sides of the shell were rotting through as well. It would have been a whole lot of work to fab a new shell, particularly if it was to resemble an original. Trouble is that these little decks don't come up that often over here in the UK and when they do they're often not much better than this. I managed to find one that had been fiber-glassed top and bottom and although it was a gamble in terms of what was beneath it, it looked as though most of the strengthening ribs were still in existence - essential if it stood any chance of passing for anything like original after restoration. The fiberglass was difficult to remove and having struggled to get a small patch off, the rest had to be done in small sections along cut lines made with a small cutting disk in an little air powered tool. The fiberglass had held on pretty well despite the rust it had been applied over so it was a lengthy task to remove it all and then de-rust and treat the metal underneath. I left the fiberglass on the top of the shell intact as it was pretty much all that was holding the it in shape at this stage. The good news though was that the ribs that I wanted to save were pretty much intact. The above photo shows I think why welding in new sections was out of the question as most of the metal would have needed cutting away. The next step was to check the alignment of the two pulleys, one of which was out of line where the shell had already given in to belt tension before the last repair had been made. Fortunately there was enough give in what was left now to beat the shell till the pulley alignment was as good as it was going to get. To stabilize the structure, fiberglass paste (resin and chopped glass) was applied with a plastic spreader including filling the reinforcement ribs. With the underside strengthened just enough for now it was time to see what the top of the deck shell was actually like. Not bad really, certainly it could have been far worse. Fiberglass paste was applied over the repair areas then sanded back flush before surface filler is used later. The extent of the rotted away metal can be seen in the next photo - an effect I happened to notice while moving the deck. The underside of the shell will be getting three thicknesses of standard fiberglass matting to provide the necessary strength but not till the weekend as there's other bits to get underway first. I thought it a good idea to take the original deck apart so that the best bits from both could be selected to go to the shop for refurb. Although it looked unlikely that there'd be anything better on this one - there was! The pillar pulley assembly ran much more smoothly as did the idler pulley. Not surprising really as all of the pulleys had been replaced at some point (I seem to recall now the PO of the A-800 mentioning that but I'd forgotten about it.) The belts had obviously been replaced as well and are both OK to use so the original deck did have some useful parts on it after all. More photos to follow soon. The aim is to fiberglass the shell at the weekend so for the moment all the bits and bobs are in the shop being sorted and some now repainted and hanging up to dry. Andy

I just bought myself a 16th birthday present and it isn't a truck its an rj35, I have been looking for one and asking around shows for awhile now and am very exited to have found one In this good of shape but I am not that familiar with the rj's yet, what do I have? from what I have learned so far its a late '55 to early '56 and is mostly complete except for a belt guard,cast steering wheel,reverse pulley and air cleaner. it came with the on/off switch and throttle cable, I cant wait to start up on getting this going!

I picked up my first wheel horse about 5 years ago. It was split in 2 pieces when I got it. His boys had been coasting it backwards down the hill, dump the clutch, having wheelie contests. I took my tilt snowmobile trailer to pick it up. The mounting plate for the rear end housing was broke off the frame rails. I stripped it down, made a new plate & welded it up very, very square all directions. The shifter rod had broken off when it folded up. I purchased a shifter rod, choke cable & a battery, and have been smiling ever since. Fast forward to about 6 weeks ago........The shop has been dangerously slow, so to avoid laying off my guys. I made a deal to begin grounds keeping for the new rails-to-trails that runs behind the shop. In June I put a 42 side on it, with fresh blades & rollers. This is what I'm getting to..... This little thing has been running 4-8 hours a day for 4 out of 5 days a week. It burns about .6 gallons per hour while mowing. It is unreal how efficient it is. I'm keeping right up on the maintenance, and it shows no signs of any wear at all. I'm definitely using it in a "commercial" fashion, but it seems to love it. Bear in mind, it was far from new when I got it. Really starting to become a believer in these machines. I was raised Cub-cadet........ It is the primary mower right now, until the 520xi is back together (really close).....I also use it to pull the DR post mower I got to mow the 2 miles of split rail fence. I get ALOT of comments & thumbs up from older guys in town. Anyone else have experience with racking up big hours ? Would love to hear about it. KJC

Nice truck. One of my biggest things about ext or 4 dr cabs is you have more leg room. Std cab, seat hits the back and you can't go any farther.

...but, I'm thinkin'... now is the time for some video here.

Basically When I got it the 8hp Briggs was extremely neglected, mower deck was pretty well rusted! I knew I didn't want to get rid of the machine just because of it. So with that in mind I pulled the tired 8 horse, removed the deck, and built it from what I pictured in my mind! The motor I put on it in place of the tired 8hp, was a flat head Briggs 12hp, I got bored with that lol. One day I came across lawn Mower racing that's when I decided I was going to build a racer out of it! I started doing research on good motors for racing one of the engines on the list was a model. 28 14.5 Ohv Briggs! On day my friend calls me up and says I've got another motor for the horse! When he got home from work that evening I went I looked at this engine! It was indeed a 14.5 horse Ohv! He said (my friend) I have no use for it, 40.00 and it's yours! Bam, I bought it, it had clean oil, the engine was super clean for a 1990 model, months later I built the engine! I'll I'm getting tired of typing now lol so I'll upload pics of the engine build! I build the tractor to have fun and simply recycle a cool piece of machinery!

I'm lucky enough to have some access to a workshop, and have utilised the sand blast machine. So far I done the rear cover, seat support plate and spring bars, the foot boards and belt cover, the opposite side cover, the piece over the sticks. I would have done the bonnet/hood but it was to big for the cabinet . Some bits have ben primed already, I've painted the hood (all rattle cans) quite pleased with the finish, no filler just primer an good ole hand sanding.

brother... supporter.

Very relaxing! No agenda to follow.....just hanging out, sleeping late and a few beers at night! Both my kids are here with their boyfriend/girlfriend and they have their own wheels so I'm not driving anyone anywhere. Mike......

I agree theirs no way i would paint that beauty

NICE, looks beautiful there! Water is CLEAR Just spent 4 weeks up there but working in Bethel around the White Mountains area. What's the deal with that place? Rent the house with a boat or... I see you didn't ruin your soft Palmolive hands

Nice tractor, same belt guard. wish this would have had the fenders/under seat box like yours. Worked on the motor a little last night and lots of interesting rodent stuff packed under the tins.... I am sure nobodys seen this before!?!?! Finally got a some engine parts coming from Jim Freshman out in Idaho.... Heck of a nice guy and knows alot about Clintons. Just make sure he takes his hearing aid OUT when you talk to him on the phone!!! Going to have to do a complete tear down on the motor I'm afraid, but plan on reassembly with no paint to keep original. Going to be tough promise to keep when I see it could be shiney new red! Going to start a new thread in mods for some how to help.

Humm...eleven hours, 19 minutes due west... with just only, Pennsylvania in the way. 200 tractors huh?

I was in a bad reception area with my cell phone and I read AMC's post, "that's what my tombstone's for. ". I OK'ed to display pictures and I thought, "tombstone"? "tombstone"? Slowly the photo came in and displayed from the top down. "tombstone"? Oh! TOMBSTONE! <chuckle!> Sorry, just hadn't heard that phrase... Appropriate though! Seriously, what I'm gathering is that the RJs were light in the front end (for some reason! <grin>) I think that explains the comments about their pulling issues, wheelies and the weight boxes and "Tombstones"! And perhaps why the engines got moved to the front, along with some comments about testicular discomfort... And man! That's a nice looking machine! I've read that fenders were optional. I should ad a note about the "Tombstone" weights! And what about that red steering wheel? Thanks AMC! Dennis Thornton Man! Something went haywire with my post! Maybe me, I don't know. My post to AMC just now was not supposed to include pictures. They were instead to be with this post. Maybe someone can move them for me? Or I'll try to edit both and reupload... The last 3 pictures should be connected to this message: This is an example of why I would love to know more! A year ago I'm not sure I would even have known that the first was a Wheel Horse! Two weeks ago I only knew that it was an old WH, a Round Hood (which I thought was pretty good for me since there was no hood there at the time! <grin>) and that it was a 4 spd. A couple days later I knew model and year and a day later confirmed I was right, the owner found the belt cover. But of course it is possible the belt cover did not come off this tractor, but much evidence suggests that it did.So what is it? And how do you know? By the way, it's this darned thing that really got me hooked to learn more about the 1950s, 60s and 70s! For me, for years, Wheel Horse may have well started in the mid 1970s! Just didn't care about the older ones! Got the bug pretty bad now though... Oh, and a close up of the round hood's serial tag. Now this tag still means nothing to me for ID purposes so can someone help me out please? Looks like an 8641 to me but so what?Sitting right next to it was the next pic. Hey! 953 nut? You out there? Now I have more pictures, as well as the actual round hood tractor itself, but the first day this is all I had to go by. So what round hood is it? Pretty rough, but at least my first round hood is mostly there minus the engine, but I know where a similar Tec is. Wrong year I think but right model engine.And what is the square hood worth? It's available. Pretty rough but got some pluses. Engine still spins over. Left axle bearing is shot. I'll have more pics of it soon.Dennis Thornton

The book is privately owned and published. The author is a member here, but the book was originally published long before RS existed. The latest is the third edition (and according to the author the last). All of the information in the first and second editions is included in the third, they just progressively added additional and more in depth information. It is a good addition to the collection. Unique, and interesting. Part biography, part company history and part technical. Unique opportunity the author had to actually meet, interview and befriend the man who founded the company and helped shape the industry of the riding mower.

i recently bought a moldboard plow and today was the first test

4.0L V6, 5 Speed Automatic. Electronic 4-Wheel Drive. Class III/IV, 2" hitch receiver is on order.

I like the V61s for the front. I really like the ags, just don't think they are the best choice for me, we get a lot of snow here. Then again, I am considering buying the tire machine I saw at Harbor freight. Then I could switch from turf w/chains for winter, and ags for summer.

http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/topic/56066-new-tires-on-the-horse/

Well after some more clean up and tearing apart the differential I have decided to build it with all the old parts. After this practice run I should be ready to do a total rebuild with all good parts. I may have to buy one but would prefer to use what I already have. I have another compete trans and my son has another that is already torn apart. My plan is to build the trans and the motor while paint is curing on tins and frame. The gas tank looks to be the next major hurdle.

nope just pictures

I'm totally convinced... you won't regret your investment.

I keep trying to upload, AMC, but says to big :/

That 953/1054 looks pretty complete but it is a little bit geographically undesirable for me. If it was close by I would be hooking up the trailer right now.

Thanks everyone! I am strongly considering just a clean up. Maybe changing the dash, as suggested. I love old originals. Every mark and scar tells a story.

Were they plastic or metal tanks you used the lacquer thinner on??

Looks like your off to a good start, I also agree that that trans is probably not worth fixing. You can always blast the gears and it will probably work just fine, but probably make some noise. If you do decide you want to get a different trans I have a rebuilt one for sale in the classifieds.

Well, I posted some pics in the Members area. I admit that I have no idea what I'm doing yet with posting pictures, so they are just all there and not in a particular album. Here are some taken after baby's first bath... On the back is a sweet custom weight (about 80#) with a 2" ball hitch. The only real issues are that the seat needs replaced and the paint is a bit worn. Oh, and one of the decals is worn--you can see the white spots.

I also built a blast cabinet (search for "Blast Cabinet Build" here on red square (sorry I haven't figured out how to copy and paste links) The blast gun and suction metering device I ordered work excellent. Overall I'm happy with it. However there are two things I would change/improve. 1. The blast media hangs in the hopper corners, so my slope isn't steep enough. I would use a 60 deg slope if I did it again. 2. I have mixed results with the Harbor Freight dust collector. It does a very good job sucking dust out of the cabinet. However some days it seals good, and some days the collector exhaust filter leaks and exhaust dust into my shop.

Except for feeding hay burners and that is expensive, I always admire the Amish that live all around me. Most have one smaller utility farm tractor with steel wheels and electric generators in their barns but for the most part, they don't have the tools and playthings we, (the English), have. Yet they get the jobs done and I have always said that it would be nice to simplify my life. (He says as he types on his PC while seeing if the Mets held on to win their game tonight on his smart phone while we talk about multiple tractors we all own and use on residential properties). Go figure!

I just picked up a rear discharge deck that was on a tractor I bought for 250 bucks and it is in real good shape. As you stated, it needs painted and the deck spindles gone over. (And some real good blade sharpening too). There should be no need for you to drop that kind of money on a used deck and never, IMHO, on a new old stock deck. The Wheelhorse decks were some of the heaviest built mowing decks on the market. Way over-engineered! This is why you see so many decks still being used on 20, 30 and even 40 year old tractors. Welding shops charge very little for hole repairs on decks that were not cared for. (Rode hard and put away wet). Spindles and the spindle bearings are easy to find and so are the roller and deck wheels. Even if you spend 250 buck for a used deck that better darn well be hole-less and quiet for that price, pressure spray it, dry it off very well and coat the bottom of it with a good sealer. If you clean it out just decent between mowings and grease the spindles and wheel regularly then super clean it and store it inside over our winters like I'm sure your tractor is, it should last your lifetime. If you don't care for it, it will still last many years but repairs will be required in all the usual suspect places in time. My opinion and never given unsolicited!

Too much ethanol. Oh my. After cleaning always use an ethanol stabilizer in your fuel, ethanol gas. I often use 100LL, 100 octane low led gas. Available at a local airport. Small aircraft cannot use ethanol fuel. I also use Berryman B-12 in the fuel on occasion. Cleans the fuel system. It is said, "Ethanol is the small engine mechanics' best friend." They make more loot working on your engine.

There was 855, 856, 857 & commando 8 that had 3 speed/4speed trans. They all would have a starter generator. They made other models with 8hp but they had different trans,

A deal? Better call it a "steal!" Very, very nice! Have fun with that gorgeous Stallion!

I was excited to see so much original on this tractor

I forgot to mention before thanks for the add! As for the serial number plate that is gone as well. The motor does appear to have been swapped out to a kohler k181s with a 12v ignition system. However I must admit I do like the little stack the previous owner put on.

it says,its better to beat a dead horse,,,,,, than ride a banana.... did i get it ??????? lolololololo

Any of you folks ever kicked around adding EFI to your W/H ? I'm wringing my hands together as I type this . Going to be a cool winter project ... http://www.ecotrons.com/products/small_engine_fuel_injection_kit/]

Just set up duals on my 753. What do you guys think?

I saw your Tacoma at the show Lane. Wheel Horse red is a nice color. I almost bought an access cab, 4x2, but walked away at the last minute. It was not certified, and with the winters that we have here, not getting a 4x4 would have been a big mistake. And that tiny thing they call a bench seat, Even my 7 year old grandson had a problem with that. The dealer that I am probably going to finalize a deal with has just lowered all four of his 2013's by $500.00 to $1000.00, making the deal a little sweeter. As far as towing, the empty weight of my 6 x 12 utility trailer is about 900 lbs. With 4 average Wheel Horses, the total weight would be about 3500 lbs. So even without the factory towing package I would be okay. I probably would have already purchased something, but as usual, life gets in the way. Had to replace the well pump, my current Chevy Astro needed a new front wheel hub/bearing, the wife's Subaru A/C went up, and on and on... Here is a picture of the unit I have been looking at. Actually there are two, one is white, and this silver one.

Here's some low quality pics. She aint a showpiece! Huge honkin muffler. That was the hardeest part. Hood is tight fit. Dont comment on my exhaust braze job.