Wishin4a416 2,189 #26 Posted September 17, 2014 The 1142 that I am refreshing does not have the adjustment knob. In fact my 87 312-8 does not have one either. Myself and 3 coworkers bought 4 312-8's from the same dealer the same day. They kept telling me about an adjustment knob as time went on. I said I didn't have one which they didn't believe. But I don't. I have the big axles while I know 2 of theirs don't. I think WH maybe just used parts up at the end of the model year. I dunno. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N3PUY 1,031 #27 Posted September 17, 2014 Yep .... that's what my GT1100 looked like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,504 #28 Posted September 18, 2014 Appears the Dial-A-Height was first added to some of the 1970 manual lift models. By 1985 it was a Dial-A-Hite and optional on some models and standard on others. Posted 2 files with the applications for 1985-1989. If I find more I will edit this post so it is all in one place. Garry Adding - Found Dial-A-Hite in a 1971 operator manual Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,130 #29 Posted September 18, 2014 Other than the place where the adjustment holds the height, these were on the manual lift tractors before 1970. I have a 1965 and 2 1967 tractors that came with them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oaktown1987 82 #30 Posted September 18, 2014 I hate onan can't beat an old kohler though I've got an 1142 work with a kohler 10 transplanted Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericj 1,576 #31 Posted September 18, 2014 work horse's ran briggs, not onans. i'll take all of the onans i can afford. eric j 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oaktown1987 82 #32 Posted September 19, 2014 I realize they didn't but just stating don't either 310-8 is basically a workhorse but with a kohler Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #33 Posted September 19, 2014 Lots of bad rap 'bout Onans but my '90 520-8 runs great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,584 #34 Posted September 19, 2014 My GT-1100 has the 1" axles and no dial-a-height (and its missing a few other parts as well). Its one of my quietest tractors . Mike......... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,189 #35 Posted September 19, 2014 My GT-1100 has the 1" axles and no dial-a-height (and its missing a few other parts as well). Its one of my quietest tractors . GT-1100 frame 001.JPG GT-1100 frame 002.JPG Mike......... Very quiet indeed I bet. Lol. Hows that upper dash Mike? Any cracks? I need a decent one for my 1142 refresh. Mine is toast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #36 Posted September 20, 2014 Very quiet indeed I bet. Lol. Hows that upper dash Mike? Any cracks? I need a decent one for my 1142 refresh. Mine is toast. Looks great, real quiet! A little sand blasting, grinding, hand sanding, heavy duty primer, and you'll be in heaven! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,584 #37 Posted September 20, 2014 Nahh....paints over-rated . @ Wishin4a416>> Believe it or not I sent these pics to a guy and he wants my ultra-rare GT-1100. Its leaving here just the way you see it (upper dash and all) in the pics soon. Mike......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,504 #38 Posted September 20, 2014 Other than the place where the adjustment holds the height, these were on the manual lift tractors before 1970. I have a 1965 and 2 1967 tractors that came with them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk You are correct. I was using the reverse lookup at Toro and that no longer works because they have removed almost all the pre-1970 tractor parts lists. Looks like the Dial-A-Height started in 1963 on most models. Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #39 Posted September 21, 2014 (edited) Picked up the poor Work Horse just before dark. The Horse hasn't been used in eight years, parked in a barn. At the time the little Stallion did not have any mechanical issues. The owner had health problems, a groundskeeping crew took over while the Horse stayed in the barn till I convinced the owner, "Geeze, I've always wanted a Work Horse. Please, please, please ". The Work Horse was purchased new and, so I'm told, only mowing (one acre) turf. The Redbone (as in Leon Redbone) gave it to me, "Just pick it up." My son, grandson and I did. Original destination was scrap yard. Oh No! Not that! The poor Horsey needs a lovin' home! Here's how she looks, we stopped under gas station lights for this picture, for our "love at first sight". . PS. No dial-a-height, might add one during the restore. Edited September 21, 2014 by Tankman 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,584 #40 Posted September 21, 2014 A bucket of suds and some time with a sponge and you might not have to restore it. Looks alright to me. Mike............. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,189 #41 Posted September 21, 2014 You struck gold Tankman! Nice find. I know you have it looking great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #42 Posted September 22, 2014 You struck gold Tankman! Nice find. I know you have it looking great. Yes "we" struck gold. Great feeling saving an old Horse! What color gray paint, off-the-shelf, is a good match? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #43 Posted September 23, 2014 The old Horse is runnin', slight tap or knock. The tap sounds as if under the drive belt guard. The peek-a-boo'll have to wait till later. My son did mow 1/4 acre gently with the 48" SD deck. Sounds great and looks as if it was a replacement. Belts are Kevlar probably Huskee from TSC. Same belts I use, inexpensive and hold up well. Just as soon as the mechanicals are done a visit to redoyourhorse.com; excellent service and quality to boot! Paint, all want to stay with the gray, black, whatever. Any help with the gray paint selection will be appreciated. The '90 520-8 in my stable was sandblasted and Rustoleum Regal Red (rattle cans). Came out great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #44 Posted September 23, 2014 (edited) The Work Horse will be a grandsons project for the foreseeable future. My bank barn is gettin' "tight!" Edited September 23, 2014 by Tankman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,504 #45 Posted September 24, 2014 Here are the 2 Ford paint colors used Garry 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #46 Posted September 24, 2014 As always, "Garry to the rescue!" You're a encyclopedia of WH information! I found some numbers, any information would be welcome fo' sure! The deck, I believe, newer than the Work Horse, looks too nice. ID # 78361. With the height adjust, on the left, 48"? The Work Horse ID number, very hard to read, # A1164202 11481. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #47 Posted September 28, 2014 Work on the Work Horse is moving along quickly. The deck is "mint", stored it for the time being. Unsure of what gray to use, picked up Rustoleum Smoke Gray. How's it look? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,928 #48 Posted September 28, 2014 I like it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oaktown1987 82 #49 Posted September 28, 2014 Pewter gray is what they used Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KyBlue 652 #50 Posted September 28, 2014 Looks great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
