Hobo 0 #1 Posted October 4, 2010 I wrench on old Harleys as a hobby, but thought my hydraulic lift could use some company since I have the tractor/quad extensions on each side. Picked up a '89 310-8 with a plow. She needs quite a bit of TLC, and I'll try to post some pics later. Took the carb off and cleaned her up good. She runs, but misses a little so I may check the points/plug/etc. Doesn't appear to be charging as the battery reads 12.5 running or not. Clutch and brake pedals are all the way rearward and she doesn't want to engage and move very well - moves in jerks. Going to Toro tonight to pick up a new drive belt and I guess I'll learn the machine just like I do my old bikes - one project at a time! Good to know there's a forum like this. We have one for our old Harleys and it's a wealth of information. Looks like this one is just the same, only for WH machines! As an aside, I have family in Portland, IN so I've heard nothing but good things about the annual tractor show there! Hobo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mavfreak 11 #2 Posted October 4, 2010 :) Were in Pa? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ducky 1 #3 Posted October 4, 2010 :) ya where in pa good buddy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hobo 0 #4 Posted October 4, 2010 Were in Pa? I'm in the Blairsville/Indiana area, a little over an hour E-N/E of Pitt... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mavfreak 11 #5 Posted October 4, 2010 I know where that town is although I don't think I've ever been there. Good to have another PA'er here! Enjoy your time here at redsquare its a wealth of knowledge and some really good people Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgoyette 12 #6 Posted October 4, 2010 Glad to have you and look forward to more posts! :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B-8074 19 #8 Posted October 4, 2010 :) Your not to far from me. Use to go thru there alot when I worked at the seward power house. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SAM58 30 #9 Posted October 4, 2010 :USA: and Hello... Just came back from a trip to Pa. Picked up a 42" 48" push plow, and a 42 belly plow. Good Stuff... :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,424 #10 Posted October 4, 2010 :) Hi Hobo I hope you enjoy this site like we do it has TONS of info as u will see. T/C Gary B... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsefeathers 15 #13 Posted October 7, 2010 Hobo, Welcome aboard man! Old Harleys you have my attention sir!!!! My '97 Fatso earns it's keep! Not "OLD" but old enough! Got an '89 310-8 myself but it's seen better days and needs help! Don't know if I'll ever get to it 'cause I'am a round hood kinda' guy 'ya know! 'Ya found a great forum here so... Join in lots'a good info here! HORSEFEATHERS! By the way you ain't far from the big show in Arenotsville,Pa. in June!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pond195520032003 27 #14 Posted October 7, 2010 :) you came to the right place you will get the help you need here i have always gotten the help i need here, tractor wise anyway :wh: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH854 44 #15 Posted October 7, 2010 :wh: Good Luck with the 310-8 Chas :USA: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trouty56 565 #16 Posted October 8, 2010 :) Hi Hobo. My roots are in Smicksburg and Dayton, PA. Nice deer up there...the kind with antlers...lol. Have fun!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B-8074 19 #17 Posted October 8, 2010 I went to school in Dayton, Pa. Small world. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trouty56 565 #18 Posted October 8, 2010 Wow!! I'd say it is small. My grandfather lived a block from the school on the hill. I don't know how old you are but he was a barber named 'Reds' Bittinger. Cut hair for years in town. Been gone now some 25 years. You're 37 so he may have cut your hair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger from southern Iowa 1 #19 Posted October 8, 2010 :) Good to have you!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B-8074 19 #23 Posted October 8, 2010 I don't remember getting a hair cut there. I grew up in Templeton,Pa. and went to school in Dayton. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hobo 0 #25 Posted October 8, 2010 Thanks for the welcome all. Stopped by my Toro dealer today and picked up a drive belt for her. Hopefully this will fix the jerky, slipping drive and help put the pedals somewhere back near the 12-oclock position. Right now their both all the way rearward. Looking forward to getting her ready for some snow this winter... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
