AMC RULES 36,937 #26 Posted September 29, 2014 Interesting to note that beefy belt guard you see there... a few of us were all over it before Ethan showed up...trying to figure out the belt drive, clutch system he used on it... let me tell you...that belt guard is closed up so tight...the top, bottom, back, sides of it are all enclosed...blocking your view of what's going on in there. When asked what he got going on in there...he just smiled and said...a bunch of belts, pulleys, and idlers...like, you know...it's no big deal. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GM_Man 47 #27 Posted September 29, 2014 Interesting to note that beefy belt guard you see there... a few of us were all over it before Ethan showed up...trying to figure out the belt drive, clutch system he used on it... let me tell you...that belt guard is closed up so tight...the top, bottom, back, sides of it are all enclosed...blocking your view of what's going on in there. When asked what he got going on in there...he just smiled and said...a bunch of belts, pulleys, and idlers...like, you know...it's no big deal. I guess a magician never reveals his secrets! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,937 #28 Posted September 29, 2014 Definitely... seemed like he had some black magic going on in there. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SALTYWRIGHT 859 #29 Posted September 29, 2014 I THINK IT IS TIME FOR ME TO PUT ANOTHER (OR TWO MORE) DIESELS IN MY 1054. RUSS 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,967 #30 Posted September 29, 2014 Jujst when I was winding down for the night, I see this!!! Now all I can think about is "3" K-341's or M16's fitted to my C-165. Good post Craig! Thank you for something so cool and different! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,937 #31 Posted September 29, 2014 I THINK IT IS TIME FOR ME TO PUT ANOTHER (OR TWO MORE) DIESELS IN MY 1054. RUSS Russ, you gotta do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grnlark 479 #32 Posted September 29, 2014 That tractor has been around for a while. Very cool indeed. I always thought it would have a bit more appeal though with era correct motors - Kohlers or Clintons. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SousaKerry 500 #33 Posted September 29, 2014 Cool factor aside that is a lot of work for only 15 HP. But what am I talking about I still want to build up that 4 cylinder Wisconsin WH I started a few years ago and it was only 25 HP 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,937 #34 Posted September 29, 2014 Still dying to see that happen too...was/is still a cool idea Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jparkes43 329 #35 Posted September 29, 2014 (edited) Something I want to do is put a beetle or Subaru engine in a wheel horse the turbo Subaru engine with 300 bhp will be very quick and the beetle engine should be good with a few mods, dual carbs Or if it's power you want why not mod a Onan with twin standard carbs two straight pipes and engine tuning James Edited September 29, 2014 by Jparkes43 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #36 Posted September 30, 2014 I missed this at the show...Thanks for posting this thread up. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triple400 13 #37 Posted October 1, 2014 Yes, thank you, just created an account for this WH site. Really great site from what i have been looking at and reading to answer some questions, My brother got the tractor in the late 80's Started to restore it, and never finished, so it has been sitting arounfd for a very long time until last year. This 400 was a year long build,. Sometimes progress was minor and even slow, to leaps forwards in progress. Parts list, 3-5 hp Industial series briggs engines( picked briggs, for fit, easy to get parts, and easily modifyable, these engines are drag raced, so i have the option to go very radical) Troy Built pony tiller electric start system, 3-plumbling chrome fittings for the exaust, 3 chrome air cleaners, 3 thecumseh H50 carbs, 1 fuel pump operated from the crankcase pressure, 1- triple snowmobile trottle sysem, 1 john deere belt gaurd/ elevator sheet metal, 8 pulleys, 3 idol pulleys, made the battary box and used a motorcyle battary for the small space i had left under the seat that was not taken up by the gas tank/ seat bracket, and belt gaurd , made and mounted the steering system on top the middle engines's L head offset the steering shaft. Deck lever(shortend to fit under air cleaner and remade bracket), reworked clutch/brake pedal, wider tires for the back, 5" ones for the front. and many more hours with metal brackets, intakes manifolds , air cleaner mounts. overall i just got it running and driving late spring of this year, I still have to finish it, just not now, maybe next year,, but painting, will not be an option, i kept it as gotten condition and i wanted a Ratrod themed tractor, lot of work just to get it to this point, a lot of EBAY parts since my brother lost a decent amount of the parts he took off 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Molon_Labe 731 #38 Posted October 1, 2014 Yes, thank you, just created an account for this WH site. Really great site from what i have been looking at and reading to answer some questions, My brother got the tractor in the late 80's Started to restore it, and never finished, so it has been sitting arounfd for a very long time until last year. This 400 was a year long build,. Sometimes progress was minor and even slow, to leaps forwards in progress. Parts list, 3-5 hp Industial series briggs engines( picked briggs, for fit, easy to get parts, and easily modifyable, these engines are drag raced, so i have the option to go very radical) Troy Built pony tiller electric start system, 3-plumbling chrome fittings for the exaust, 3 chrome air cleaners, 3 thecumseh H50 carbs, 1 fuel pump operated from the crankcase pressure, 1- triple snowmobile trottle sysem, 1 john deere belt gaurd/ elevator sheet metal, 8 pulleys, 3 idol pulleys, made the battary box and used a motorcyle battary for the small space i had left under the seat that was not taken up by the gas tank/ seat bracket, and belt gaurd , made and mounted the steering system on top the middle engines's L head offset the steering shaft. Deck lever(shortend to fit under air cleaner and remade bracket), reworked clutch/brake pedal, wider tires for the back, 5" ones for the front. and many more hours with metal brackets, intakes manifolds , air cleaner mounts. overall i just got it running and driving late spring of this year, I still have to finish it, just not now, maybe next year,, but painting, will not be an option, i kept it as gotten condition and i wanted a Ratrod themed tractor, lot of work just to get it to this point, a lot of EBAY parts since my brother lost a decent amount of the parts he took off You certainly did a fine job on the old Horse and Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,937 #39 Posted October 1, 2014 Glad to see you've joined us here Ethan... was starting to wonder what happened to you buddy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triple400 13 #40 Posted October 1, 2014 I will be sending a few more pics to put up on the main if possible, mostly one of the hood looking down, and a similar one with the hood off 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,928 #41 Posted October 1, 2014 Hello and looking forward to more pics! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Firpo701 407 #42 Posted October 1, 2014 Yessir! One heckuva job for sure!! Welcome to Redsquare! Looking forward to more pics of this beast! :-) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #43 Posted October 1, 2014 Yessir! One heckuva job for sure!! Welcome to Redsquare! Looking forward to more pics of this beast! X2. Welcome aboard. Another CT member. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean Keys 57 #44 Posted October 1, 2014 That's a great looking machine. Original machine with a touch of Hot Rod. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,018 #45 Posted October 2, 2014 Fantastic build, Triple400 my hat is off to you, can't wait to see more shots of it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,937 #46 Posted October 2, 2014 You need to see it in person. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMCIII 838 #47 Posted October 2, 2014 Who here thinks that thing is only pumping out 15hp? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tim Bergfeld 55 #48 Posted October 8, 2014 So if my math is right five Briggs = one onan Tim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don1977 604 #50 Posted October 9, 2014 I wanna see a Tri Tecky! Do you really think you can get three Teckies running at the same time. You might need a 20 Onan for a starter. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites