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Finally got to removing that last hub and key that was giving me a problem. I ended up using a Dremel tool with a cut off wheel to split the key for removal. Still wasn't easy and needed a lot of persuasion. Things I've done so far ended up buying new rear wheels as I wanted 8.5's and couldn't find them anywhere....they weren't cheap but didn't tell the wife. New/old wheels for front as I didn't have a matching pair when I purchased tractor. powder coat front/rear wheels. My wife's cousin does it as a "hobby". Cost me less than $80 to have both blasted and coated. I though satin black would look better than white on a tractor with patina. New tires front and rear, Carlisle all trails on the back....love em. Made up all new battery/starter cables, new fuel lines and filter, new battery. Fluids. Seat from northern tool still to do: rewire lighting circuit as nothing seems to work, rewire for elec pto(not working). Waiting on axle bracket from wheelhorseman to get my blade mounted. Have a 48" but will be looking for a 54" if anyone has one lying around. Unfortunately I don't have tons of free time as I have a lot of irons in the fire, nor do I have a garage to facilitate my need to tinker. I built a lean to off the side of my shed to keep the tractor out of the weather, but doesn't necessarily make it convenient to work on at times. Thanks for all the help I've received here, this site and its members are a great resource

I put my cab on the work horse and It fit like a glove, it was ordered back in 1995 for a 520H, and I have that 520H.

Many of you know about my 520H project . Well tonight the project officially started (literally) the tractor fired right up after chasing some wires and bypassing the safeties . This guy is a wiring wizard , he knows his stuff . Plan for know is get the tires on and snowblower . Hopefully a seat here in the next week too . He said this spring he'll go through the whole harness . She sounded real nice , I think I got a good one ! coming soon !

not sure where to put this, but I'm thinking some of you guys might like it. I like to drain the fuel, and run the carb out of gas on machines that will not be used for several months just to avoid problems. I've used a lot of different siphon methods and most of them aren't very good... I came up with a handy dandy device made from one of those cheepo ($12 delivered off ebay) electric fuel pumps I love so much! now, don't judge the machine... it's done some valuable service over the years and is now dedicated to yard cleanup with an Agri Fab leaf collector wagon attached. this is my initial test run to make sure it works, I plan to install an on/off toggle switch, inline fuel filter, longer fuel lines, and much longer wire to have the battery a little further away... lol the setup really kicks butt!! wish i had thought of this years ago

Good idea!! Just make sure your careful about clamping onto the battery near open fuel containers...

Finally got a snow fall at the camp on the Great Sacandaga in upstate NY. Fired up the big D-160 and it was pushing snow like it was not even there. Interesting how owning a Wheel Horse Tractor turns chores into play time. Here is the big D clearing snow at the lake. Note the home made traction control and the ducks heading out of town. I tossed in a pic of my favorite Hydrange with the new sugar coating.

The new tires on the black rims do go well with the aged look. You have made a lot of progress; too bad you will never get to drive it, your son seems to have that "THIS IS MINE" look in his eye!

My suggestion is to buy another tractor. A tractor for each implement saves time and it's good to have a back up snow machine.

First drive of my wheelhorse fitted with a stationary engine.

12-5-1933 Prohibition ends The 21st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is ratified, repealing the 18th Amendment and bringing an end to the era of national prohibition of alcohol in America. At 5:32 p.m. EST, Utah became the 36th state to ratify the amendment, achieving the requisite three-fourths majority of states’ approval. Pennsylvania and Ohio had ratified it earlier in the day. The movement for the prohibition of alcohol began in the early 19th century, when Americans concerned about the adverse effects of drinking began forming temperance societies. By the late 19th century, these groups had become a powerful political force, campaigning on the state level and calling for national liquor abstinence. Several states outlawed the manufacture or sale of alcohol within their own borders. In December 1917, the 18th Amendment, prohibiting the “manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors for beverage purposes,” was passed by Congress and sent to the states for ratification. On January 29, 1919, the 18th Amendment achieved the necessary three-fourths majority of state ratification. Prohibition essentially began in June of that year, but the amendment did not officially take effect until January 29, 1920. In the meantime, Congress passed the Volstead Act on October 28, 1919, over President Woodrow Wilson’s veto. The Volstead Act provided for the enforcement of Prohibition, including the creation of a special Prohibition unit of the Treasury Department. In its first six months, the unit destroyed thousands of illicit stills run by bootleggers. However, federal agents and police did little more than slow the flow of booze, and organized crime flourished in America. Large-scale bootleggers like Al Capone of Chicago built criminal empires out of illegal distribution efforts, and federal and state governments lost billions in tax revenue. In most urban areas, the individual consumption of alcohol was largely tolerated and drinkers gathered at “speakeasies,” the Prohibition-era term for saloons. Prohibition, failing fully to enforce sobriety and costing billions, rapidly lost popular support in the early 1930s. In 1933, the 21st Amendment to the Constitution was passed and ratified, ending national Prohibition. After the repeal of the 18th Amendment, some states continued Prohibition by maintaining statewide temperance laws. Mississippi, the last dry state in the Union, ended Prohibition in 1966

This is the 1st snow of the 2016/2017 season. Got the 702 and about 4= inches of heavy wet snow. If this wasn't the 1st snow, I would not watch it. I need a little more RPM for the 702 and an extra hand to run the camera. The video is a little over 5 minutes.

Deadguy/Terry M. : Glad to see another LAWN RANGER with a 32 inch snowblower. You will fall in love with it! I have been using mine for about six or 7 years. As I tell my wife and other Wheel Horse owners, it won't throw the snow 30 feet but it does great on wet and dry snows. I ususally coat the chute each year with Sno-Jet , a product that Simplicity sold for its snowblowers. Keeps the chute slick for wet, heavy snow. Auger can sometimes ice up . Overall though it is a lot easier than shoveling and a lot more fun riding the Lawn Ranger tractor. I used chains on tread tires one year ( no extra weights) but I actually like that you can use your feet to push the tractor on the ground if you get stuck . I try to keep my blower at least an inch off the ground to keep from getting any icey buildup too.

I think anything that fires up and drives around is worth $2-300. If it has any attachment or accessory then $300+. Condition, age, more HP and attachments beyond a deck push higher still. It is possible to find deals. I just bought this for $150. Yesterday I drove it on the truck, off the truck and mowed my lawn. The weights are why I bought it. Or at least icing on the cake!

You are doing fine on the computer Bob. We like to solve any problems here on the forum so everyone can take advantage of the advice. We are all learning with every post. to the

I took the Ranger out in the snow for the first time today, and it did great! Granted, it was the first snow of the season, and only about 2", but it still performed quite well. It does have loaded HiRun ag tires and weights, but I think I will still need to get chains for when the ice forms on the ground under the snow. Here it is in the workshop warming up after!

Pictures of the blower with wheels.Not my idea but my take on another members idea. The flag I have no pictures of but once attached you'll want to keep it on year round.JAinVa

Having a hard time getting the old 12 hitched up also!

It may take the place of the lift handle.

Good to know. Hopefully if i buy it tomorrow i will have pictures.

Hello group, I was wondering if anyone could please help me identify what model Wheel Horse this new old stock HT55C would fit on? It has the LMB carburetor with a Walbro vacuum fuel pump, charging system and a American Bosch starter. The original spark plug was broken off in storage but I think I still have it kicking around here somewhere. It has been fired but only briefly and not long enough to even burn the paint off the exhaust port. Nothing has ever been mounted on the PTO. It just lives on a shelf in my collection of Tecumseh engines and I was always curious as to what it fits. Sorry about the messy bench! Thank you for all of your help! Lee.

It is located directly below the power take off pulley between the front wheels.

That snow plow confuses me. Would loved to see more pics of how it attaches from the rear. Not to highjack this thread but as proof of my earlier post: And Gary, you really should charge for your services!

Found this D-200 on our local Craigslist.Not a smokin' deal,but I've paid more for a lot less.This completes my D series collection.I have two D-160's,one D-180,now this D-200 and two D-250's.The guy I bought this D-200 from also has a C-100 and a D-250 for sale.I'm looking for a snow plow that will fit a D-160,D-180,or D-200.Enjoy the pics.Tractor is dirty.Way too cold out to pressure wash.37 Degrees in Yukon Stillwater,NY.

Nice! A warmer ride this Winter.

Lookin good! It will be 30 degrees warmer or more in the cab than the outside air temp depending on if the sun is shining. Zero wind chill factor as well. I love mine and am looking for another for my other winter snow machine.

You know I looked at my blower just this afternoon and thought maybe. I have had several blowers in the past , but never used one, I just might take the blade off and mount the blower, I have 2 more horses with blades, a 520 H and a 14 automatic.

Well i ended up buying this c120 and it sounds great and feels real solid and strong. It's my first tractor with a high low range. Now if i can hunt a brinley plow down i can get to one of these meet and greet plow days! Could someone help tell me what year this is by the tag numbers. I posted a picture of it .Thanks

Belongs to the boy now...........go get one for yourself!

When the snow's blowin'............Nice to be in a cab! Great fit, looks great too!

Nothing like staying warm and dry when outside playing........I mean WORKING.

That will help keep you warm especially if you ever put a blower on.

Good one factory Dog!! Not a barrel stove EL Cam but does look like one.... actually a commercially made stove made in a small town here in WI. Don't know if they still in business. Kinda like a barrel within a barrel. I got it years ago in a tear out and other than a few grates been really good. Wouldn't be a good pic but I can work out there in my skivvies when it's -10 out! Did get a little snow this weekend to try it out! Gotta do something (extend) with the chute crank tho...real PITA reaching through the zippered opening and when its lifted dang near rips the clear plastic below it and impossible to turn. Would like to convert it to a tall shoot with the left side worm gear. as the cable thing jams up and not good in the slushy stuff. Anyone who has a short chute knows what I am sayin! Not going to do too much with it as I have a two stage that is eventually going on. Have to go check out @JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 's thread on lighting as well!

I really enjoyed this 875 restore, the old pictures of it in use by your dad, you and friends. The strength of the Wheel Horse as a garden tractor is really undisputed but when you see how one that is cared for over 50 years fares, you know it could last 100 years with good maintenenace. Thank you for taking the time to post this restore and your family history with the Wheel Horse . Peacemaker, Red Square is better the more people that take the time to delve into the past, present and perserve for the future!

Cheers!

British engineering at its best , nice job Chris

Well after a few month hiatus, time for another installment: The STORY: After dad finished the first 'resto' on the 875 it was pressed right back into duty. As I've said numerous times in this thread, dad was and is a stickler for maintenance of his stuff however he isn't afraid to use it. The horse was used for mowing, gardening and playing... This was a family tradition back in those days. Dad would tie the radio flyer wagon to the back of the tractor and then take me and mom on rides around the yard. It was really a lot of fun and is probably the reason today that i let my kids drive their GT's around the yard when they are old enough and give rides to the little ones. Do I look right at home in that drivers seat or what? My work boots, Oshkosh B'Gosh bibs, and engineer hat You can see from these pictures that this tractor was used. My parents always put a premium on family time. They still do to this day. As I write this post, they have my two oldest children with them on a short vacation trip. The kids are having a blast! I hope and pray that I am doing the same for my own children and someday for their kids too! The RESTO: The engine was next. Dad has the expertise to completely rebuild one of these but because of his now very busy work schedule, he elected to have it rebuilt for him. A shop about 25 miles away did all the machining and internal work... We did everything else! As always, its great to see the paint go on the key parts. Because dad had overhauled this rear end in the not so distant past and it wasn't showing any signs of leaking or issues, we elected to strip it down... clean it well... and paint it up pretty! Finally getting close to the serious assembly!

Nice job Steve! You know it's wet and sticky when it won't slide off an angled snow blade. Mike...

Just bought my first 12hp today! C-121 Automatic. I'm going to like it!

Inching closer to adding oil and gas.

Nice looking chrome....Hope your tractor doesn't start leaking oil!

The STORY: About 1979, the old 8hp was really tired and my dad's oldest brother Bob came across a new K301 stationary motor for a super good price. Dad decided that it was rebuild the old 8hp or repower with a brand new 12hp. The K301 seemed to be a no brainer to a man in a family where bigger is always better! If 10hp is good, 16hp is better or so goes the thinking. Dad took one long look at the Iron Horse and thought that a fresh set of new "clothes" would look good to go with the heart transplant. The nice thing was that he still worked at Chief Equipment in 1978 and they had all the equipment to paint. Dad did all the work for that resto at Chief. Try as I might, I can't find any pictures or slides of it being worked on while there. That would be really cool if there were but alas, it isn't to be. I'm glad as many pictures exist of it as we do have... As any of you know who have studied the short frame tractors, there are a lot of subtle differences between the early small engine models and the later 12hp models. It wasn't a simple bolt in procedure. (It was super fun to show Dad's tractor next to Achto's 1076 this summer! We looked at many of those differences side by side. I must say here that the quality of Achto's tractor is even more amazing in person than it is in pictures!) Dad welded Studs to the frame to accomodate the wider engine pan bolt pattern. As previously stated, he ad to widen the contours of the hood on both sides to clear the engine. He had to fabricate his own S/G bracket to work with the width of the motor and make a hood bracket to raise the front of the hood for clearance. What he didn't do which would have taken a ton of work to make or finding a parts tractor to rob from, was a taller dash tower. (If I can ever make it to the end of this thread and the official "unveiling", I would like Achto to post some of his good quality pictures of his tractor next to dad's that he took at Symco for observation of the factory versus the Don Stertz fabrication! Not yet though!) Another thing dad had to deal with was the drive belt shield which was now too low and close to the wider engine. I know that im forgetting some of the other items that dad had to do but that gives you a good idea of the work that went into it! Dad used an acrylic enamel IH red that the were spraying on the big tractors there at Chief. A few pics of the dealership back then... Dad setting up the "new" 815 IH combine! Driving the beast! So, dad mixed up and shot the paint on his "horse" after all the fabrication and prep was finished. I'm not sure what was mixed wrong or if it was just the conditions but dad said it took nearly three days for everything to dry well enough to be handled! It was a super glossy finish though and turned out beautiful IMHO... He even took the time to paint the deck! Speaking of the deck, O great WH gurus---HELP! Would that deck have originally come on that tractor? All the pics that I see of 875's the deck is more rounded. I only ever see this deck on older WH tractors. This is of course the picture that I use for my Avatar. My interest and love affair with these little red tractors grows more with everyone that I work on and even see. However, for obvious reasons, this will always be my favorite! Zoom in on these pics and you will notice some of the changes that I shared above. By this point the factory throttle wasn't holding and dad replaced it with a chrome aftermarket T handle that is still on it today. The above mentioned IH Cub muffler made its way on to the tractor at this time and still resides there today. The front spindle dust covers were still on the tractor at this time. Those were unfortunately lost somewhere along the journey over the next 30 plus years. My dad is my greatest earthly hero for reasons too numerous to share here, however even as an adult he amazes me with: his tenacity to finish a project with excellence, his awesome fabrication skills, and his ability to take a problem situation and turn it into a success! HERE'S TO DAD!

After going out to a birthday breakfast with my daughter I decided to take a little cruise on my Suburban 400. @Ken B that's the motor I picked up from you at the big show. What a sweet runner.

It's good to have other options for when you get that 100 year blizzard. 😁

I always stick a hose in the tank I'm wanting to drain and put a little air pressure on the tank (red rag and a blowgun works great) saves getting gas in my mouth, and if you think gas is bad get a little diesel in your mouth...everything you eat or drink for a week will taste like diesel

I gave up pushing snow a few years back and the only front blade I had on my c120 I didn't like.It was a an adaptation of a another brand's make and was not mounted like the WH unit so I can't say how difficult it would be to remove the WH unit.My blower is easy to remove and install.I leave the flag attached and wire it to the mower deck lift.I also installed 8" wheels instead of skids and the blower rolls easily once removed. JAinVa

I'll try to post a video clip. IMG_3857.MOV

If it does it's only marking it's spot

this works

Here are a couple of pictures of the above positive parking brake lock... this is with the brake pedal in its relaxed position. Note the short retention Rod and the finger angled back behind it. here the brake pedal is depressed and the finger is flipped on to the brake Rod just behind the retention piece.

THE STORY: The horse has been more than a garden tractor for the last 40 years to our family, it has been part of the memories that have shaped our lives. As i dug through literally thousands of pictures and slides I found numerous pics like the next couple that I'll share with you here. These are just a sampling of the many I looked at... My dad had begun to fix up the old 1966 Scout here in about 1977! Here my mom is taking in the whole scene while dad snaps a shot of his handiwork thus far. Please take note of the tool box in the foreground that is the same one in the current pictures above. Also note the Iron Horse sitting just outside the garage door while dad was doing the heavy grinding and bodywork. Mind you, that every night that tractor was brought inside and protected from the elements. We boys were in big trouble if we came in the house to "chill out" during a rain storm and left the "horse" outside! This pic is a little older than the last one, probably around 1975, because the tractor in the background doesn't have the vertical pipe on it yet. Dad is working on his 1970 Kawasaki 500 Mach III bike. It was the first of the superbikes and was powered by a three cylinder two stroke engine. Dad said he was always wrenching on it, but it was a ton of fun to drive and really fast! That spot at the end of the bench is where the Iron Horse was "stabled" from 1975 until mom and dad moved in 1994. I remember when I first learned to drive it and cut the lawn that I was too scared and dad was too smart to let me back it in there. I would always turn it off outside and dad would bring it in and park it there. The welder was on one side and the work bench on the other. In 1982, dad and his brothers built an addition on to the back of our house. This is me standing in the newly laid crawl space. While working on that project, my oldest cousin David was using the 875 to roll dad's lawn. A discerning eye will see just the back of the tractor headed by the cement truck. My cousin Paul and I are standing there in our Bibs while my Uncle Rog wheels another load of cement to the foundation. My parents often kept guests at their house. I'm not sure why but it seems like in those days that they ended up driving the Horse more times than not! It was almost like a pseudo "go-kart" at times. Here one of those guests is taking it for a spin and discovering the quick take of speed of a hydro WH! I hope you enjoy these pictures and stories of how this little tractor was intertwined with the fabric of our life...