MarshDuck 74 #1 Posted October 30, 2023 I'm a 12 year old who started collecting some wheel horses in the last 6 months. Currently I own an A-81 and a 414-8. The 414-8 is running very well and the A-81 is currently not running. I have a mower for each but have not mowed with the 414-8 yet. I will attach some pictures below 9 16 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,326 #2 Posted October 30, 2023 (edited) Very nice! I’m Kollin I’m 14 I’ve only got one so far it’s a rj C series may be coming . I know @TonyToro Jr. is young he’s cooler then me he has lots of horses Edited October 30, 2023 by The Freightliner Guy 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,052 #3 Posted October 30, 2023 To Red Square. If you have any questions just ask , mostly ole goats here and some of us can read, but we love pictures. 1 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leabassett@sbcglobal.net 114 #4 Posted October 30, 2023 It's good to start out now on these. Turning wrenches on cars will be easier for sure. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,736 #5 Posted October 30, 2023 The Peerless 700 transmission was used in a lot of lawn tractors/lawn mowers. You may be able to locate one at a mower dealer that has a scrap yard. This manual may be helpful to you. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,931 #7 Posted October 30, 2023 (edited) Glad you found us and decided to participate I've always wanted to "hot rod" one of those little A-81 s with something like a 125cc motorcycle engine and trans Edited October 30, 2023 by wallfish 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,326 #8 Posted October 30, 2023 3 minutes ago, wallfish said: Glad you found us and decided to participate I've always wanted to "hot rod" one of those little A-81 s with something like a 125cc motorcycle engine and trans I think your the only one who saw one and thought that you have some crazy ideas 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,931 #9 Posted October 30, 2023 Just now, The Freightliner Guy said: I think your the only one who saw one and thought that you have some crazy ideas Ha All hidden underneath that cover and a true "sleeper" ------- until it lays a patch all the way across a field ! LOL 1 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,736 #10 Posted October 30, 2023 6 minutes ago, wallfish said: Ha All hidden underneath that cover and a true "sleeper" ------- until it lays a patch all the way across a field ! LOL The ten inch wide rear turf tires would be a dead giveaway! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro Jr. 1,163 #11 Posted October 30, 2023 (edited) to !!! WooHooo!! Nother young one joining us!! I’m 11 and few have a few other young ones on here Kollin you’ve already met. Great to see you already have a few, 414 a great worker! I got a C-145 auto that is pretty close and is a great tractor one of my favorites! Like the others said feel free to ask as many questions as you have. Edited October 31, 2023 by TonyToro Jr. 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 6,861 #12 Posted October 30, 2023 @MarshDuck , to ! ! ! We are glad you are here ! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarshDuck 74 #13 Posted October 31, 2023 (edited) I think the A-81 is fast enough for me Edited October 31, 2023 by MarshDuck 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,931 #14 Posted October 31, 2023 17 minutes ago, 953 nut said: The ten inch wide rear turf tires would be a dead giveaway! Nope, keep'em small for smoking them off. I'm not needing any traction to drag race. The show in this case is all in having those tires spin hard and fast 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,326 #15 Posted October 31, 2023 9 minutes ago, MarshDuck said: I think the A-81 is fast enough for me What’s wrong with it? Do you know 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarshDuck 74 #16 Posted October 31, 2023 The transmission case was cracked and missing a bushing, repaired it with some J.B weld and bought a new bushing. Worked for 3 months and then the J.B weld failed and I have not tried to fix it since. In the picture if you look to the left on the drive shaft you can kinda see the open space where it cracked. 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,735 #17 Posted October 31, 2023 @MarshDuck! My kids enjoy these tractors, but are quite busy with school for garage time much these days. As you can see here, if you are inquisitive and are willing to learn, we’re glad to help! 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,230 #18 Posted October 31, 2023 Like this ?? A member on here did this one up few years back. I forget his name but loved how it came out. 9 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moonshine*Connoisseur 399 #19 Posted October 31, 2023 @MarshDuck if youre on the western pa side, i have a couple horses ill give you. I have 36 and I need to thin the herd a little before moving to Tennessee . 1 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 24,155 #21 Posted October 31, 2023 (edited) Here's my A-60... Your A-81's electric cousin... They are a blast! Edited October 31, 2023 by SylvanLakeWH 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 4,879 #22 Posted October 31, 2023 M Duck: Glade to see you and the younger gen are interested in this great hobby we have and of course this site. Enjoy the ride. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,809 #23 Posted October 31, 2023 to the Marsh. I have lots of Wheel Horse Junque, but nothing for a A-81. Parts for the Peerless should be everywhere though. Where are you in PeeAaa ? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,907 #24 Posted October 31, 2023 It's good to see some new blood getting into the hobby. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,907 #25 Posted October 31, 2023 I've got a good memory for faces, but trouble with putting names with them. What part of PA are you from? You look like someone who stopped by my location at the WHCC show last June. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
