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Finally got this tractor in my possession and home. Been trying for 4 years to buy this tractor. Fellow Junkie released it to me for reasonable price. This tractor needs a lot of TLC. Was running on starter fluid several weeks ago. Now it is snowing and everything is froze. Hopefully this weekend we will get back to the 50s and will thaw everything out. Pretty sure transmission is froze up. Really bad thing right now is it is sitting on my trailer and can't get it to move. But...it is at least at my house now and hopefully start getting it back to its glory. Last picture is of it just after being power washed at the local car wash.

I spent the weekend at my BILs new cabin. He built the cabin on top the mountain behind the farm.

From working in a factory to back yard builds, some of this hardware could be very useful. Which bolt would help you out the most???

Not big on blowing smoke but I thought it would be good to throw out some props to the WH guys I've come across in my short 5 years or so of getting into the Reds. Pretty amazing to me.....probably crossed paths with 20+ people that are passionate about owing and restoring. One guy was the next street over from me. To a man (not found a WH gal yet but I'm sure they are out there) they are the most honest and genuine people that I have ever come across. Totally normal guys that just love the WH brand. A joy to meet these people.......just sayin

Well going through Craigslist last night I came across a blade for $40!!!! So I went today and picked it up. Even came with the axle bracket. So I made a lift link and put it on the junkyard dog 702. Got to paint the link now but most of all i Can't wait to go play now.

Really liking the 753. It did a great job plowing snow, and with the added weight hardly spun a tire. 55 lb outside weights on the rear wheels and 255 lbs seat ballast. Might see about getting some chains, just in case. Sorry the picture is so dark..... but it was getting dark. Mrs. TIG turned the yard light on for me.

I bailed off into my leaves today. I used the blower for awhile but I kept itchin' to use my new tractor. Listen, this unit hadn't run in 2 years, I got it running last week and changed some fluids...about 2 hours work total. I just had to try it. I ran to my shop, screwed the air filter on, a little gas in the tank, set the seat on w/o fenders, jumped 'er off, adjusted carb some... started dozing. I am in awe of how well this 40 yo rig operates!

Jim, any motor oil being made today is a better quality lubricant than was being sold when my were built. Changing the oil on a regular basis is more important than the brand of oil. I have been using "Traveler Diesel Engine Oil 30" from Tractor supply for several years. Price is good and is good quality. Found this from AMSOIL; Diesel oil typically contains more robust detergency additives than gasoline oils It is safe to use a diesel oil in your gasoline engine, provided the diesel oil meets the appropriate specifications and viscosity requirements of your engine. For example, if your gas engine calls for a motor oil that meets the API SN specification, you can safely use a diesel oil of the correct viscosity that meets the API SN spec.

I'm all ready just bring it on here in North East Ohio. I have never used a blade but I'm ready to go. My plan is to first use the blade take it all to the side of the drive and then chuck it all in the yard with the blower

“Can’t wait to go play now.” You sound like me..... (mind if I insert a story?) Several years ago, I finally bought a front blade for my Craftsman GT 6000....... of course AFTER we had 2 feet of snow fall in the course of 6-8 hours or so. After that, every time mowing season would end, I would rearrange my 4 GTs in the shed so that the GT 6000 could sit right in front of the doors, blade on, chains on, ready for action. Went two years or so that we didn’t have much snow to speak of, so next Spring, off with the blade, and rearrange again to have the mowing GT nearest the doors. Then...... One winter, we got 10” or so of snow at one time. Man, was I ready to go push some snow!!! Went out, cleared our driveway and sidewalk, neighbor’s drives and sidewalks, and even went up and down our street to make it better to drive on ( and I was having a blast!!!) Wife said she looked out the front window from the comfort of her wood-fired heat, and kept looking until she saw me go zooming down the street in front of the house. She figured I had a smile on my face and would come in when either I got cold, or ran out of snow to move. And, she told me later..... all she could think of as she saw me go by the house was...., “There goes Forrest Gump!!”

Thing that riles me up is half the bolts in a box seem to have the head on the wrong end, I save them for the other side.

Couldn't agree more, the greatest part of this hobby is finding these tractors, bringing them back to there former glory , and running them. They don't all have to be show pieces, they weren't designed for that. They were meant to be workers. Designed for whatever they were called to do and do it well.

Recently I got pretty frustrated by the price of chute retainer clips. Realized my friend has a 3D printer and we got to work. I feel like the time I've spent trying to find obscure parts mixed with the fact that they are priced absurdly once found is just not acceptable. Here is our first finished piece with a few strength updates. Any ideas for parts or pieces are welcome. Think I just added a secondary hobby to my hobby.....

Moe1965 you'll do fine with the blade. I use mine for the driveway and back yard. Yes the backyard, my dog has short legs so I plow it for her.

I once heard a joke similar to that. Supervisor shows up one day and there's three or four experienced carpenters and one new guy. The new guy is sitting on a corner of the lot with a big pile of Nails in the middle and four smaller piles of nails around it. The supervisor asks the lead carpenter what the new dingbat is doing. He says, sorting the nails for which side of the house they are pointing at as they come out of the box, so as to know where on the building to use them.

Here's one of my Hot Rodded Trucks. 1949 kb1 International. There's a 302cid under the Hood. Oh. that murel behind the truck was at a service station for many years is now painted over, sad.

I think I've used all of them at one time or another.

Agree totally. They were all brand new and shiny at one time, but part of their legacy is the durability that they still have after the wear and tear and bumps and scratches. Besides, I always like to think in terms of "why have a toy if you can't play with it from time to time!"

Well said.

Mine too, was rough like that one.

That is the feeling we all share when we first climb on a Wheel Horse!

I was in Maine for an entire summer years back, as I recall it summer was on a Wednesday that year!

Can not explain it so I send two decals facing left as in the logo and one right facing for those want the horse facing forward on each side. I have had customers send me pictures of their original decals and some are both left and some are both sides facing forwards? Most of the 85 through 89 tractors have the horse facing forward. Good question and maybe some members with original decals on their tractors no matter what year can post images or confirm for us. Thanks for posting this question.

Well as some have previously seen, I recently acquired a 1056 with a 12 hp kohler. Well today I rewired the machine so it could run properly and also added a solenoid to it. I will clean up the wiring some more, after i tear it all down and reassemble. Surprisingly it fired right up. So I am at least gonna pull the head and check everything over. I also will have to replace atleast the oil pan gasket. It's has a homemade one on there that looks like its seen better days. And I test sanded part of the hood to see what the patina would generally clean up as. But there will be more to come as i go. The first 4 pics are of when I picked it up. The last pic is how the hood cleaned up on a quick cleaning.

I should get royalties from this picture. If I had known it was going to get around this much, I would have copyrighted it.

If you have a Tractor Supply, but it, put it in, change it every 25 to 30 hr, unless there are other problems,the engine will out last you .

Could do a video of watching paint dry???

Here’s something for you..... Several years ago when I bought my 1995 PowerStroke, of course I became interested in diesel engine oil. After checking out Rotella, Delo, and others (specs, not glossy ads), I took those specs and visited my one of my favorite places.... Tractor Supply Company. I compared their Traveller 15W-40 specs with the others.....waddayouknow..... same.... so I bought a 5-gallon pail of it, with the thought that NOBODY can afford to make a crummy oil, and I would follow up later with at least 2 oil samples and have Blackstone Labs analyze them and see what they come back with. Extremely good results! And I have had many repeat analyses since. So, I can vouch for THAT oil.

The older gentleman that really taught me a lot about installing windshields always said to install them like you are gonna be the next guy working on it. Always thought was some great advice for many things you do!! Randy

Thanks guys , just seemed strange that the Shell 30 wt that I had bought this summer disappeared from the shelf. I change oil in everything twice a year , cars are every 3000 miles except the El which is usually once a year at 1000 miles or less. ( this when it is state inspected ) .

Same joke, different type of fastener!

Diesel oil is actually better for your older engines. it has ZDDP (i think) and additive that prevents wear on your flat valve tappets. It was taken out of regular oil as it plugs catalytic converters and cars use bearings now for the valve train.

Implying that a Wheel Horse tractor is strong no matter the direction of drive?

Who says you can't get 10 lbs of potatoes in a 5 lb sack .

That how we are too. We've restored Trina's 657 and she uses it like it's meant to be. She isn't afraid to scratch it up a bit. We know how to fix what ails it later.

Short answer... Yes, it will! Longer answer... You may need to finagle something.

To each his/her own, but I agree 100% with that comment. For my own purposes, I like my GT's to look good, but they are all workers, not museum pieces.

Rough is good. you wont be afraid to scratch it up.

There definitely is a lot of work ahead. After I started digging in to it. I realized it's a bit rougher in some spots than originally thought. But that's alright it's home and I got all winter and that's part of the fun. The first time I drive it and get to work it, all will be worth it.

Here's a couple photos and a short video This one is a great shot to show the lights.

Thanks Richard, I think that helped. Came right out, in all fairness it's on a 1997 garage kept 416 with 230 hrs. Been soaking it with In- Force for a few days, put the punch on my hammer drill, hit it a few times it moved, a few more times and it came right out.

I finally got the axles back from the guy that turned and shortened them for me. The tranny's back together with new bearings and seals and I have modified the fender pan support and tool tray to fit the 8 speed and cut a slot in the tunnel cover for the hi/lo shift lever. Once I get done modifying the frame and tins I'll take it back apart to paint it. I considered powder coating this project but decided to stick with paint instead.

I blew the motor aut of the trusty Raider 10 . This tractor was advertised as a 12 horsepower 1967 Wheel Horse for $250.00. Runs well and mows well. When I pointed out that the displacement was not enough for a 12 HP at 241CC, he hemmed and hawed and offered me a price of $150.00. I checked 1967 models and it seems to be a 1057. Good compression and does not burn oil if he is telling the truth. Anyway, here it is... I will pick it up later

Sure can Jim, @traktrjorj here is the link to the resto on this tractor.

There are bolt-on eyelets that have a rubber coating or insert in them. You could also do as stated by Peter above and put them inside of another piece of tubing. Another thing I have done is to put a piece of heat shrink tubing at the contact point to give it another layer of protection.

Great story on it being given to you, and the patina hood look great. PS i vote for keeping the bug eye lights. there kind of funky cool.

This is the place for all friends and family.

I guess the Work Horse I brought home a couple of weeks ago was an early birthday present.

Oh I’m used to snow..... I just can’t stand it. Lol only way I’m coming up that way now is if there’s a 3 pound lobster waiting for me at the dinner table 😂😂