Wild Bill in VA 1,366 #1 Posted September 18, 2022 I was asked about the SR-64 Speed Reduction kit by a member here and I knew they made 2 versions, the first was for the early 1960's models and the second was for the late 1960's models. Well, what could be the difference I mean it consisted of a big 7-inch transmission drive pulley, 2 idler pulleys and a bent belt guard ???? Now the early 1960's Wheel Horse models did not use the metal tang at the lower front of the belt guard used to slow the belt speed down to shift gears and from 1965 and later Wheel Horse models used a 2-inch metal tang on the lower part of the belt guard up at the output pulley of the engine to slow the belt down. The belt guard was made with 2 front mounting points, 1 for the Tecumseh and 1 for the Kohler engines. With the 7-inch drive pulley the tractor could move at a much slower rate that would be needed for snow blowing or using a tiller. Wild Bill in Richmond VA 1 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,551 #2 Posted September 18, 2022 I’ve never seen one of those, awesome stuff! It’s so good having your knowledge pouring into the forum on a regular basis! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wh500special 2,053 #3 Posted September 18, 2022 Remember when that speed reduction kit was all the rage among us collectors back around 1998 or so? That was followed by the little tillers with the vertical shaft Tecumseh engines. Then the Merry Mac “salad shooter” shredders. Then the sickle mowers. Then the 4-wheel carts. Then… neat how things come back around. Steve 3 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 10,553 #4 Posted September 18, 2022 6 minutes ago, wh500special said: neat how things come back around. How long until my '68 Lawn Ranger with a front blade become a hot item? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,844 #5 Posted September 18, 2022 Ah the Tecky tillers! I may get my hands on one of those baby's come spring! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 7,269 #6 Posted September 18, 2022 The only drawback folks - you are stuck in low range until you put it back to original - it is NOT a 6 or 8 speed..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Bill in VA 1,366 #7 Posted September 18, 2022 3 hours ago, wh500special said: Remember when that speed reduction kit was all the rage among us collectors back around 1998 or so? That was followed by the little tillers with the vertical shaft Tecumseh engines. Then the Merry Mac “salad shooter” shredders. Then the sickle mowers. Then the 4-wheel carts. Then… neat how things come back around. Steve Steve, Now I ain't a speculator BUT it might be the cast iron wheel weights! Wild Bill in Richmond VA 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wh500special 2,053 #8 Posted September 19, 2022 58 minutes ago, Wild Bill in VA said: Steve, Now I ain't a speculator BUT it might be the cast iron wheel weights! Wild Bill in Richmond VA Could be! but I also forgot about the heavy duty front end kit and the HL-5 lights. Then the front RJ weight that fit inside the hood. Rumor has it that the next, hottest collectibles are anything from the 1968 model year. Especially the Lawn Rangers. steve 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,479 #9 Posted September 19, 2022 Early speed reducer was SR-62 so likely introduced in 1962 for the 701 and 1962-1963 models. Then came the SR-64. Wild Bill - Do you happen to have a copy of service bulletin #40 we could get a copy of? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DBlackston 295 #10 Posted October 1, 2022 On 9/18/2022 at 7:06 PM, wh500special said: I also forgot about the heavy duty front end kit steve Steve what is this beast you speak if? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DBlackston 295 #11 Posted October 1, 2022 (edited) I'm putting an 8 speed in my 704. Maybe I should put a speed reducer kit on it? Then I could really run a tiller slow! I already have a cover but never could find an input pulley and idler bar. Edited October 1, 2022 by DBlackston Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,516 #12 Posted October 1, 2022 9 hours ago, DBlackston said: putting an 8 speed in my 704. Maybe I should put a speed reducer kit on it? Lets see, first gear, low range, with a speed reducer probably be outrun by a snail but lots more seat time. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wh500special 2,053 #13 Posted October 1, 2022 10 hours ago, DBlackston said: Steve what is this beast you speak if? It was a kit for the C/300/400 tractors that came with heavy duty front spindles and a set of wheels and tires to match. I think the wheels had bearings in them but I don’t remember. It was intended for use with the loader and two stage snow blower. as I recall, it was extraordinarily cheap for what it was. In the $135 range perhaps. Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DBlackston 295 #14 Posted October 1, 2022 Bill, I just received your speed reducer kit. I am one step closer to running my WT-244 behind my 854. Now I am on to search for a V60 Tecumseh for the tiller. Thanks for selling it to me! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
