Update on the 550

[wheelly 0]

Here is the update on the 550. This is one of those tractors that u work an hour to go 2 hours backwards. But it is finally coming together.

[JimD 3,347]

Wow, that looks nice! Keep the updates coming. :ychain:

[rickv1957 77]

Tractor is looking very nice!!! :ychain:

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,601]

It is coming out awesome !! This is the best part as everything you do from this point on is showing the results of your efforts. :ychain:

[Suburban 550 28]

Lookin' really good. :ychain:

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,601]

I think you were looking for this?

[MikesRJ 558]

Awesome looking so far!

One suggestion though. Your rims are backwards on the front. Valve stems are on the indies rather than the outside. :hide:

[wheelly 0]

I needed it. Found one and printed it off and tape it to the cabinet door in the garage. Thanks

[MikesRJ 558]

I needed it. Found one and printed it off and tape it to the cabinet door in the garage. Thanks

How about the whole manual:

http://www.mywheelhorse.com/graphics/file/...-550_OM-IPL.pdf

[wheelly 0]

Thanks for the manual. and it says valve stems on front facing outward. :ychain:

[MikesRJ 558]

Thanks for the manual. and it says valve stems on front facing outward.

It sure does.

Awful strange that it does when all the pictures in the manual and all of the advertisements show just the opposite. Very strange indeed.

[wheelly 0]

got the hood and decals put on this evening. It is almost complete except i'm waiting on sediment bowl and just painted the seat. I hope this horsey fires right up.

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,601]

Did you have to do any engine work?

[wheelly 0]

It needed coil, points, condenser, all new wiring, Had to put a different carb on it the old carb was real bad. I test run it for a few minutes on the bench but will need tuned in under load. I may have to take a break on restores for about a month getting kinda cold sandblasting outside. :ychain:

[can whlvr 994]

nice job

[wheelly 0]

Had to turn the horse loose today so i could clean out there stall.

[rickv1957 77]

Looking very nice there!!!

[Lane Ranger 11,681]

Wheely: You do great work and you are getting one great collection of Wheel Horses!

I like the variety of tractors you have selected to rejuvenate!

:banghead:

[Anglo Traction 761]

Great job there Wheelie, Wish I had a Yard full like that :banghead:

[B-8074 20]

Great job on the tractors. Dad always told me "If your going to do something, do it right the first time. If you don't your just making more work for yourself later on."

Looks like you did it right :thumbs:

[SkyhawkTL 19]

Wheelly,

These look Great! Excellent workmanship and attention to detail. You should feel real good about how these are turning out.

Looks like a roundhood Pro in the making.... and thanks for the photos.

[wheelly 0]

Finally finished the 550 this morning.

Only took it for a 10 foot drive today as it is snowing here.

[Ken B 3,202]

Very nice!

[COMMANDO1 23]

Very sweet, though i must say the one with the black wheels is sweeter. I am partial to black,flat black, satin black.

[Coadster32 793]

Very nice!!

I test run it for a few minutes on the bench but will need tuned in under load.

There's a good post going now on someone elses Lauson H55 motor on timing. Did you time your's out at .05 or .08 DTDC?

http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/index.php?showtopic=24478