sqrlgtr 3,031 #351 Posted March 2 On 2/6/2026 at 10:11 AM, cleat said: 416 Anniversary complete except for final setup of carb and hydro, and hood which will be completed next summer. Wife took this picture. She laughed at me taking my shoes off to sit on the tractor. She's not the only one 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 8,986 #352 Posted March 30 It finally warmed up enough to get the tractor started. Some fresh non-ethanol fuel was added to the fuel tank I pumped some air into the fuel tank with a hand pump to fill fuel line and prime the carb. Rear of tractor was jacked up so it would not take off on me since hydro neutral has not yet been set. Engine started virtually immediately. I let it run for a while to warm up and verify it was running well. Air cleaner housing installed. Air cleaner element and cover installed. Air cleaner cover installed. Idle speed base and governed set as per manual. Hydro neutral set as per manual. Tractor rear was then set on the ground and I was finally able to take it for it's maiden drive. It drives perfectly. Here is the manual I use to set the idle and hydro. Wheel horse service manual.pdf 1 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 11,963 #353 Posted March 31 As expected, it came out looking better than new! I think I speak for everyone when I say that we are already looking forward to your next project!👍🏻 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 79,130 #354 Posted March 31 6 minutes ago, c-series don said: As expected, it came out looking better than new! I think I speak for everyone when I say that we are already looking forward to your next project!👍🏻 ABSOLUTELY 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eric8 6 #355 Posted 15 hours ago On 1/31/2026 at 8:10 AM, cleat said: Seat pivot plate ready to bolt to seat assembly. Seat bumper, fender washer, and bolt ready to install. Seat pivot plate bolted to seat assembly. All 8 bolts tightened. I have the seat set to full rearward position. My 1993 520h has no sort of seat bumper installed. The rear 5/16" bolt heads are making contact with the rear fender pan, metal on metal. My 520 parts catalog shows a "BUMPER SJ5514 BLACK Part #111071" that should be there. Apparently these are made by 3m and called "Bumpon" bumpers that install with adhesive? I assume on the rear fender pan directly beneath the bolthead? I like the looks of these a lot better. Do you have a part number and source? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 8,986 #356 Posted 11 hours ago 3 hours ago, eric8 said: My 1993 520h has no sort of seat bumper installed. The rear 5/16" bolt heads are making contact with the rear fender pan, metal on metal. My 520 parts catalog shows a "BUMPER SJ5514 BLACK Part #111071" that should be there. Apparently these are made by 3m and called "Bumpon" bumpers that install with adhesive? I assume on the rear fender pan directly beneath the bolthead? I like the looks of these a lot better. Do you have a part number and source? I used this for the search on ebay. Rubber Feet 1-1/2 If you look around the listings hopefully you will find some with a 5/16" center hole for the mounting bolts, I got lucky and found some. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 18,403 #357 Posted 9 hours ago I bought rubber bumpers more than 20 years ago and glued them on the fender on my 314-8 where the springs would contact the fender. Never had an issue with them coming loose. About 2 inch diameter but 1.5 inches tall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eric8 6 #358 Posted 9 hours ago Thanks to both of you for the ideas! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eric8 6 #359 Posted 7 hours ago (edited) I took a closer look today once home from work and found some “witness marks” from where the OEM bumpers were placed. Just aft of the rear seat tray bolts. Attached is photos of the OE bumpers just for reference. I’m normally a stickler for keeping things factory pure, but this is one case when I think your through bolt with a donut bumper is far superior edit: I’m referencing my 93 520h’s factory setup. I realize this post was about a 416, so they may have been different Edited 6 hours ago by eric8 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eric8 6 #360 Posted 7 hours ago OE stick on bumper side view Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 79,130 #361 Posted 6 hours ago 55 minutes ago, eric8 said: I’m normally a stickler for keeping things factory pure, but this is one case when I think (Many various parts) is far superior I look at it this way. ... Wheelhorse Parts were well known to be Standard Parts whenever possible. They used whatever pieces were readily available on the market when the machines were built. Sometimes factory is best. Times change. Technology changes. Sometimes we can replace originals with far superior modern items. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
