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O rings are described by a dash number as well as dimensions. A good auto parts store or hardware source should understand dash numbers Here are some replacement numbers for O rings WH used on Sundstrand hydros D Series Manifolds Small WH# 971015 Dash # 015 Large WH# 971018 Dash # 018 Backer ring WH# 103184 Dash #018BU Charger Electro and Early C Series Motion Control Large WH# 970026 Dash # 026 (I use the square version seems to seal better and is easier to install # 026S) Small WH# 972116 Dash #116 Tow Valve WH# 971113 Dash # 113 (Uses 2) (Under seat with a roll pin for a handle) There is also a backer ring WH#7268 it is a PTFE (plastic) ring dash #113. I have not replaced any on mine but the McMaster picture below should be what you need If you have a newer C series with tow valve on the side under the fender the valve uses WH# 971012 based on WH #system I would guess it is Dash #012 The ports on the hydro cylinders control valve and pump are either SAE ORB #5 or #6 They have an O ring The #5 (smaller 1/2 -20 threads)) use dash #905 the #6 use dash #906 ( 9/16 18 tpi thread) WH # for ORB5 ring is 973310 for the ORB 6 WH# 973370 Another note, O rings I get have a shelf life of 15 years. Long time ...but some of the NOS WH parts are getting pretty old. I have extras of most all of them...if you need some just PM me (They work out to 5-10 cents apiece) Input shaft seal for D series and Charger early C series WH # 7877 is CR 7475 (I guess it is SKF now..I am old school.) One other item the woodruff key in the motion control linkage WH #937007 1/8 x 1/2 is also known as #3 woodruff key Sealing washer used on D series hydro motor in picture PTFE Backer ring for tow valve

When I finished the refresh on Putt Putt and momma took her first ride, she asked me, “Is this one mine?” Now I swear I love her, but I couldn’t imagine giving up Putt Putt if I had another option. 5 months later, I find this gem. Mrs. Pullstart is out of town on business, so in the morning the girls and I plan to go look at it. The owner hasn’t ever started it and the transmission seems stuck. Not sure if it is stuck in 2 gears or locked up by water or other means, but he said it used to roll just fine. It has one light, some cool stars on the hood and some sweet rear tires. The starter / generator is a bonus for the Mrs, she has a tough time pulling Putt Putt over even though she can start her Polaris 440 snowmobile just fine.

As long as you can get them onboard with the hobby, it doesn’t matter what she has. As long as she is happy with it. Mine just happened to like that model and a project 1054 just happen to fall into my lap. Worked out fine. Now to find time to work on it.

I think someone painted it with the shop broom... so it’s a candidate for repaint. BUT, I think I like the Stars and Stripes idea, so maybe I’ll have to bribe @Vinylguy by talking nice about him and we’ll work up something special some day!

final pics - finished product Proud of what he achieved, so say it arrived as scrap! take a look at the start of the thread to see what I mean!

I bought three singles from the scrap yard at $10.00 each, borrowed the chain pliers from the farm. The chains were for an 11:00 x 22 tire, I had to remove a few side links and the third chain was completely disassembled for the cross links which were added into my chain set. These chains have ice picks which is especially nice on ice and compact snow, for additional traction the tires are loaded with calcium chloride to protect the rims have installed the wet type tubes.

I'd like to stick my head up my rear... where it is most of the time anyway.... and pull it out when spring arrives. Sorry couldn't help it ..... I'll see if I can't put some pics together.

I am one who uses this method. Here's a before and after on one I used this method with. I added the solid pan and hubcaps. But everything else is original.

With autumn coming on and the inevitable onslaught of leaves I decided to make an 18 HP leaf blower for a . I re-purposed an old air conditioner fan and fabricated a support from scrap angle iron and a mule drive. The present outlet was fabricated for proof of concept and to prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that I am not a skilled tin knocker . It works fairly well but the outlet needs to be smaller to increase the velocity of the air stream, more later.

My two cents worth.... My wife and I just got got back from a 16-day trip Way Out West. Took a plain Jane, nothing fancy, mid-sized SUV that got 25.3 MPG average for the whole trip. The wife and I went to 15 National Parks, National Monuments, National Battlefields, Reservations and National Forests. We had a lot of seat time to discuss how we were traveling and if we would do it again, what would we change. Campers/RVs were a subject we talked about throughout the entire trip. We discussed the pros and cons of renting an RV if we would ever do it again. Here are some of our thoughts... Pros: - We would have everything we needed at our disposal, all the time. - No hotel charges. - Same bed every night. - Stop anywhere, anytime and sleep, catch a nap or just goof off. The world is our oyster and we could see it at our leisure. Cons: - The cost. Either the purchase price or rental charge - it's still going to cost you. How much you will realistically use a purchased unit has to to factor into your decision so you can calculate the expected cost per camping day. Rental RVs give you the ability to budget a fixed daily user fee. - Campground fees if you don't set up in a Walmart. You've still got to pay the Piper. National Park camping fees are pretty expensive, in my opinion. Private campground fees can run from cheap to very expensive depending on the amenities. You will also be camping next to a whole range of other campers. Better bring your earplugs. Note that some cities have ordinances against parking overnight in campers and they enforce them. - Fuel costs. Your gasoline use will be much more per mile than an SUV. I imagine at altitude, where my turbocharged four-cylinder struggled, an RV would really suck wind. - Visibility. In my limited experience with an RV, for anyone but the front seat passengers, the view isnt spectacular, especially in the economy models. - Maneuverability. I can't tell you how many times we have seen something that has enticed us to stop on a dime or turn around to go back and revisit or photograph the scenery. You just can't do that in an RV. Most of the National Parks we visited had designated turn offs that would fill up fast if there were bison, elk, grizzly bears or mountain goats visible. Kiss that opportunity goodbye if you're in a RV. Certain parks we have been to even bar certain vehicles from some of their roads due to narrow roads, steepness of the road grade and the combined weight of the pulling and towed vehicle. These roads also tend to be the most visually interesting. - Dining choices. If you bring your own kitchen you feel compelled to save money by making your own meals (at least we would). Heck, I am on vacation. I want to be pampered and explore the local food culture. Additionally, I sure don't want me or the wife to do any dishes. - Parking. I can power slide an SUV into a parallel parking spot in downtown "Any City, USA" and do want I want while the RVs circle town looking for a spot to park their rigs. OK, I would never power slide an SUV intentionally with my wife in the front seat, but when she's not there, all bets are off. Summary: Our determination (yours may be different and I'm sure others here will have their own opinions similar or wildly differing from ours), is to continue to stay in hotels, eat in decent restaurants, enjoy the local culture, be highly mobile and see the USA from the front seat of our Chevrolet. Good Luck with your decision. Dave

Well new shifter is made, fuel lines all cleaned up and am figuring out the exhaust

Work smarter, not back breaking can’t trust a fart harder, right @ebinmaine!?

Put a mark on your workbench and on the belt (outside) Then roll the belt along the bench till the mark on it comes back to the bench. Mark that point. measure between the two bench marks...

Love it!! Get me the distance from the back of hood to the wheel horse logo? I will be home full time after the 15th as we will be winterizing our redneck lake house and closing up for the winter. Many projects to work on this winter and will definetly come up with something for this project. Terry AKA Vinylguy

It’s a little rougher than I hoped for, but it’s ours!

My snow shovel is still on the deck from last year. Start the acorn harvest soon about 3 five gallon buckets on the ground now. @JAinVA Now if I can just clean up the chairs. They are still where you viewed them from your visit.

@bcgold Best forum I’ve ever been a part of! Wheel Horse tractors, old tools and implements, you name it! This place has the best cross section of knowledge and active folks I’ve ever been a part of! Glad you’re here!

Pretty hard to find Wheel Horse JUNK, but you can always make them better. Gary

I normally don't welcome folks here as I feel that is a function of the more senior members but welcome.You have found the most informative site on the internet for WH tractors. Post any question and you will get help!

Blower tractor is ready.Leaf harvest 2018 is about to start.Been moving fire wood last two weeks.

5 trucks delivered yesterday, another 5 loads today, another 5 scheduled for tomorrow. Will start topping off our second dome in the next week.

Began construction of an 18 HP leaf blower today! The rest of the snow team is ready to go. I will be pulling a 42" lawn sweeper behind the 310-8 with a rear discharge mower to pick up leaves to compost. Sorry, no photos yet.

I fixed up your double postings!

I don’t even want to hear about the view from there or the smells!!!

So who scored ??? ... Comon man fess up.... better have been one of you turkeys! That one had to much potential to let it get away.... That is one FINE 400 Chris While we're on patinas @Racinbob gave me a set of foot rests like that but they are painted fresh red so I hope he don't mind I throw them in a bucket of salt water for this girl....

Unless you’re planning to camp multiple times per year I would definitely rent until you’re sure what you like and what you want. Older RVs are definitely less expensive but the quality is so poor that they do not stand up very well. Especially if they are stored outside. In addition, the appliances and heat/AC units are very, very expensive to repair and/or replace. If you have time, rent a tow behind and a drivable and see which you prefer. An advantage to owning your own unit is once you have them stocked with your normal supplies, getting away is very easy. Just pack up a few clean clothes and the food you want and you’re off.

So, I pulled the shifter and it’s not stuck in two gears, it’s in neutral. I dumped some used oil in the shifter hole, and it’s coming out the drive pulley shaft as fast as I can dump it in! I’m thinking this will be a candidate for a rebuilt 8 speed.

Thanks, I should have checked that right away! I bet you're right! Thats what I get for working on it at 1am, brain wasn't fully engaged, but I wanted to get it out of the garage - my wife doesn't fully support my collection so I try to keep them hidden in the barn, but the tools are in the garage

Say what?

Sorry @ericj Well miss you. Can I have your spot? I won't need much room.

Not without some major disassembly.

If I show up like this, I might be in trouble! If I come home like that, I know I’ll be in trouble!

Hi everyone, I’m new here and a proud new wheel horse owner! I almost bought my first 15 years ago but settled for a cub cadet, but I’m back! Just purchased a 314h. I’m new to wheel horse and garden tractors for the most part, but am very mechanically inclined. I hope to learn from all you wheel horse nuts! And maybe find some parts here! I’m also very into snowmobiles if anyone has any questions there I should be able to help. I live in western Pennsylvania. Would love to find a bagger attachment for my 314 so if anyone has one let me know! Thanks!!!

The wheels are not my idea but they work great for gravel drives.The leaf vac has been modified to shred leaves at pick up.It packs 8 to 10 times the volume and we use the mulch as ground cover in the garden.Thus leaf harvest.We use it all!

You should be able to put a small screw thru the rivet. Use a high strength screw like a socket head cap screw, washers and a locknut. Simply squeeze it till the friction is enough to hold the throttle in place.

It’s no 953, but it’ll do!

^ this. Almost 100% of RVs are garbage. You really have to get over that if you want to get one. Otherwise, rent. If buying a used one, how it is stored and how it was maintained is probably more important than its age. A 2 or 3 year old unit could easily be leaking and be in worse shape than an older one stored inside or covered. Most do not hold up to elements well, they are all poorly assembled, exterior parts don't hold up well to UV rays. They all take a lot of maintenance: it's a combination of a cheap vehicle, a cheap house, and it all bounces down the road! Major, major buyer beware market here. I've heard some people recommend getting a clean 3-5 year old unit vs. a new one, since all the manufacturing defects have probably been figured out by then!! It sounds like a small class C is what you want. Class Cs are good for road tripping because they are more compact than a truck+trailer or RV hauling a car. Small class Cs usually sleep you over the cab but have all the amenities you would need. Class C's are also safer for driving since they have a regular vehicle cab and chassis that has passed crash tests. Class A's are just cardboard boxes on a drive train and they do not crash well. High-end Class A diesel pushers are an exception and can be very well built but can easily be several hundred thousand $$s. I have a 30ft Toyhauler so I can echo your concerns with a having a big trailer - it is terrible for stop n go road tripping. I race motorcycles and leave the trailer at the racetrack all weekend and have the flexibility of taking my truck separately when I need to drive somewhere. So, trailers are good for some things, but bad for others. If you plan on using it a lot, RVs are truly wonderful. You can have a house anywhere! If you are planning on having it for one trip, or occasional use, it is better to rent. Otherwise you end up maintaining it more than you use it.

I see you’re new here! 9020 and it’s AC companions are great machines!

"OTHER" Simplicity 9020, also have an Allis 720 with a fel and a blown hydro that needs some TLC.

That will work.

I looked into renting a class C a few years ago, and now that I just retired will probable rent one soon. from a rental aspect it made the most sense to drive/fly to the area (Yellowstone, Colorado rockies (denver) etc and rent the RV there. The charge for mileage on rentals adds up quickly.

Darn thats just too obvious! Thanks for that, I'll remember it!

you are not going to feel much of anything turning engine over by hand. if you open it up you will probably wind up needing a kit. There isn't really much to clean. I would wait until you can spin the engine with the starter and see if it pumps gas. Clear plastic paper filers 1/4" are all you need.. i use the red handled no name shutoffs with out a problem. I bough a roll of tygon can't really speak to longevity yet.

I believe it is part # 106948. This # is used in current commercial equipment built by Toro,. You will probably need to replace the Plastic tubing as they harden with age and no longer stay attached to the nipple on the tray (press on fit). My six tractors all are set up this way because it helps drain any water from cleaning the area away from the painted components. Dry acid "dust" from natural venting is reactivated as a corrosive when wet. Hope this helps

May need to take "Norman" to pick up another .

What tractor is hiding behind the chains?

One of these daze I will have to dig up a post when I was WHX4!

Diamond in the rough? Got a nice patina and character! Lol them pictures never git old Kev....

I typically find a good patch of stones, and let them true themselves up....