fehrrj58 11 #1 Posted Saturday at 06:30 PM Hi! I'm looking to see if i can get some help with my grandfather’s RJ-58 Serial # 21259. The tractor has a Kohler K91 engine on it. I know this tractor has the original plow as well. I’m just looking to see what I can do to make the tractor last and keep it in good condition. I don’t know much about it. 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 68,264 #2 Posted yesterday at 11:20 AM Your grandfather has given you a really nice looking RJ. Don't be afraid to drive the Wheel Horse around and work it if you have any implements for it, that is what they were built to do. To ensure its longevity just maintain the engine oil level and keep the steering lubricated. Was your grandfather a Red Square member? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parsonsponyz 393 #3 Posted yesterday at 11:27 AM to Red Square. If you perform normal maintenance on it like the above mentioned that will make it last. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 13,282 #4 Posted yesterday at 11:57 AM 2 your granddad sure did take very nice care of it! I'm certain he'd be happy knowing it's going to live on in the family 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 12,424 #5 Posted yesterday at 05:46 PM Your serial number is high enough it may be a RJ-59 from recorded data. Click on the picture of the manual. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fehrrj58 11 #6 Posted 22 hours ago (edited) 953 Nut, my dad said my grandfather used to restore the wheel horses at one point and sell them. We have a 312-8 and a 414-12 with a snow plow. My dad got the ‘58 and the my uncle got the ‘61, which he has that as well. Both were born those respected years. I saw it was leaking gas either at the fuel filter by the gas bowl and also at the carb. Any guidance? I did run it, sounds good! Edited 8 hours ago by fehrrj58 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 57,661 #7 Posted 22 hours ago Most likely sediment bowl is leaking. Wipe any gas away and use a bright flash light to try and pinpoint the leak. Once you find it we'll suggest repair/eplace as required and replace the fuel line. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cafoose 3,798 #9 Posted 20 hours ago 9 hours ago, gwest_ca said: Your serial number is high enough it may be a RJ-59 from recorded data. Look at the date code near the shifter boot on the transmission and post it. Something like C9-9 or C10-9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 6,905 #10 Posted 13 hours ago @fehrrj58 As you can see you have lots help here already. Just take your time with your family time pice. We have a great source of manuals here and other info. I would take advantage of this material. And if you can become a supporter for $20 a year this helps post lots of pictures to help with your restoration or problems with the tractor. In the old days, the saying was a picture worth 1000 words. Good luck whatever you do to the tractor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 68,264 #11 Posted 11 hours ago 10 hours ago, fehrrj58 said: I saw it was leaking gas either at the fuel filter by the gas bowl and also at the carb. Any guidance? I did run it, sounds good! Here is a link to a thread that should be helpful, just click on the title in the shaded section and it will open. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fehrrj58 11 #12 Posted 1 hour ago Update… here’s a photo of the Kohler engine and a picture of the trans piece 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cafoose 3,798 #13 Posted 1 hour ago 16 minutes ago, fehrrj58 said: picture of the trans piece Looks like June 30,1959 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
