hcminis 1,532 #1 Posted March 22, 2011 Well, haven't been around much but been lurking. Finally was able to snag another ball burner for a fair price. Guy was headed my way for an auction so it basically got delivered. Can't beat that. Did buy it site unseen ... Has several problems but not worried. Needed the foot rest for the 401 I am restoring. Plus, had an extra hood and hood stand. So, thought what the heck. Still trying to decide if it will get parted out or be my snow pusher. If I make the snow pusher then gonna try one of those Harbor Freight clone motors. Worst part...yikes Never seen this happen to a seat spring.... Need a new tool tray After some cleaning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mavfreak 11 #2 Posted March 22, 2011 looks little ruffI think it could be saved if just a snow pusher! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcminis 1,532 #3 Posted March 22, 2011 Heath, She is pretty rough. However, the foot rest were what I was mainly after. Plus, the linkage rod for the brake is better than the one for my 401. The fenders, frame, lift handle, and a few other little things could be blasted and repainted. The transmission does shift in all gears and seems to be ok. So, I am hoping with the engine installed it will push the snow and be the "worker" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
420lse 18 #4 Posted March 22, 2011 Mabe pop one of those Carroll Stream diesels in and watch it sip the fuel. Nice score. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KB9LOR 4 #5 Posted March 23, 2011 I saw it on CL also, but passed, not much into those....but nice grab anyways! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buzz 502 #6 Posted March 23, 2011 Never seen this happen to a seat spring.... Need a new tool tray If you put them in an electrolosis tank, would anything come out? :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,028 #7 Posted March 23, 2011 Little ruff, is that the hood that came with it? looks pretty good, I had a seat spring do that, I think the rust from the bolt built up and split it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #8 Posted March 23, 2011 HF Clone Can't beat them for a project like this. I've got a couple of them running on nut roasters. :wh: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcminis 1,532 #9 Posted March 23, 2011 Kelly, that isn't the hood that came with it. Got that from Indy... You got any extra seat springs and foot rest? Don't really need the period correct. The round cast style would do...for the right price. You know it Vince... Might be getting two now. Still can't get the 551 running. The dern K121 is killing me. Think now the starter is getting weak. So, thought about just saving the ole girl and replacing it with something that will run. Will I have to cut down the air breather and muffler? OR, will they fit? Right now they price on those Clones is $150.00 They went up I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr.pipes 4 #10 Posted March 23, 2011 Right now they price on those Clones is $150.00 They went up I guess. The 6.5hp has been $169 or $179 for a while but there is a sale or coupon about 50% of the time. I get emails from HF at least once a week about sales. There was a coupon for the 6.5hp for $109 that expired 3/13/11. Right now it is on sale for $149 so you can get it for $120 with a 20% off coupon. Not as cheap as $109 but you can't use a 20% off coupon with a coupon for a $109 engine anyways. You can usually get one for about $125 online but you can't buy the $12 two year warranty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgjks6 6 #11 Posted March 24, 2011 If your going to push snow with it, don't think of it as a "ball burner". Consider it an optional "package warmer". Keep frost bite off the important parts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hammerhead 816 #12 Posted March 24, 2011 Yeh this is a 1960 Wheel Horse from what I see. So the hood you have on it is for a 1961. Your throttle parts go in a square hole instead of that round hole. I have a few of the long cast iron footrest's that I would trade for the one's that are on your Horse, if you want to trade? I'd go for it myself, even trade. Shoot me an email if you want, I sent you one about the other stirrup style footrest's like you asked about. Thanks...Keith :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr.pipes 4 #13 Posted March 29, 2011 Sunday's paper had a coupon for the HarborFreight 6.5hp for $89 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcminis 1,532 #14 Posted April 4, 2011 Just picked up a H.F. 6.5 HP motor for $99.99. Didn't see the ad for $89.99. Gonna get another one mid month. Will see how my tech experience is on fitting one to the 551 and/or basket case listed here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
