857 14 #1 Posted July 29, 2017 Hi all. I am a new member and wish to make myself known, I live in Sussex in the UK and own a Wheel Horse Model 857 S/N 336561 in most original condition a very nice machine. I needed to fit new front tyres as mine was original Wheel Horse ones and perished, but I was not able to purchase 16x5.50-8 in the UK, I used 16x 6.50-8 still a very good fit. Please could anyone tell me the correct points gap as mine is so small it is difficult to measure it but the engine seems to run o/k. Many thanks Terry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prondzy 3,883 #3 Posted July 29, 2017 16 6.5 8 is the correct tire size for these machines. A new set of points should be gapped at .020 inches. If they are a used set i would set them at .018 inches. (Sorry you will have to convert to metric if your feeler guages dont read SAE) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 14 #4 Posted July 29, 2017 Thank you Prondzy. The gap on mine is .002 inch you cant see it open but still runs but I will give it the correct .020 makes more sense. My manual dose show 16 x 5.50-8 for the tyres and that is what is on the wheels with the name Wheel Horse on them so a touch confused. Many thanks Terry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harryt 36 #7 Posted July 29, 2017 Where abouts in Sussex are you, I am also from there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 14 #8 Posted July 29, 2017 Harryt. I am in Ashington north of Worthing. Just cleaning the Wheel horse up to take it to Rudgwick show on August bank holiday weekend. Terry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harryt 36 #9 Posted July 29, 2017 Just 5mins away then, I'm in Thakeham 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,768 #10 Posted July 29, 2017 Several models in that era used the 5.50-8 fronts. I'm not sure if you can even buy them over here anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mal(Pa) 73 #11 Posted July 29, 2017 Welcome,this is a great and informative site. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,360 #13 Posted July 29, 2017 Welcome to , we love pictures so when you go to Rudgwick show take a few pictures and post the forum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,345 #14 Posted July 29, 2017 I hope you enjoy the site! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 58,176 #15 Posted July 29, 2017 Glad to hear you found a good and found us. We sure would like to see some . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,658 #17 Posted July 30, 2017 857 I hope you enjoy the site good help here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 761 #18 Posted July 30, 2017 Hi Terry, Welcome from an 'Old Git' also born and bred in Sussex (west). As you are likely to read this after the Show, you will have possibly bumped into more members there. Need some pics of the 67 857 when you have a chance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 14 #19 Posted July 30, 2017 Hi Anglo Traction I will be at Rudgwick on Aug bank holiday, and Kingsfold last weekend of September which wont be far from you! I will be showing my Winnower and a stationary driving it, plus the 857, please make yourselves know anyone who attends the shows. The picture is 2003 when I was given it, will post another when I have cleaned it. I thank all for there welcome messages to the forum. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDF5G 2,072 #20 Posted August 1, 2017 Mighty fine looking tractor you have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 14 #21 Posted August 1, 2017 Thanks I will post another when I have tidied it up and messed about with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
