pfrederi 17,147 #2651 Posted July 9, 2019 9 hours ago, Lee1977 said: I got the 520 out to mow the front yard made about half a round and a blade came loose. Went back to the garage to tighten it up and found it was stripped. That was on the free 48" deck so no problem there. I do hate to have to work on equipment when I need to be mowing. I could have use the C-120/180 but the deck Idler was making a racket when I did the back yard Saturday. I do have a couple new spindles that my friend made last fall. So off with the deck to change it out. With a 1 1/8" wrench on the bottom and the air wrench on top It came right apart and the spindle fell out. That went better then I expedited. The new one didn't go quite as good, had to lay a little persuadesion on it with a rubber hammer. Then to get it back on the tractor. Those decks didn't seam so heavy 40 years ago. I going to start using the chain hoist to raise the front of the tractor and just roll the deck out and in. I got it fixed and the yard mowed by 4:30. Got the idler bearings ordered and a idler apart on the work bench waiting on a new bearing. Like the chain hoist idea. The 48"ers are hard to slide under the tractor. They are getting heavier 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jennifer 1,872 #2652 Posted July 9, 2019 Was on the new horse today and put her to work!!! Trying it out and added weights and fenders as well as a new shift boot!! 4 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jennifer 1,872 #2653 Posted July 9, 2019 This is a very nice running tractor!!! 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,186 #2654 Posted July 9, 2019 3 minutes ago, Jennifer said: This is a very nice running tractor!!! Well done. Always nice to get a good runner. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jennifer 1,872 #2655 Posted July 9, 2019 6 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Well done. Always nice to get a good runner. Yes, its a very nice thing not having to do any major things! We have done business with this person before and always seems to be upfront.. Said the Carb. could use some TLC but if its not broken don't fix it. LOL . So really just got to add my own touches and enjoy it!! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 1,437 #2656 Posted July 9, 2019 I lost the keys again. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,186 #2657 Posted July 9, 2019 1 minute ago, adsm08 said: I lost the keys again. You need to go out and buy yourself like 38 sets of keys 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 1,437 #2658 Posted July 9, 2019 14 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: You need to go out and buy yourself like 38 sets of keys Are they all the same or are there different cuts like car keys? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,186 #2659 Posted July 9, 2019 May want to post that with the specific year make and model but I sort of feel like they're all the same Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 1,437 #2660 Posted July 9, 2019 (edited) 3 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: May want to post that with the specific year make and model but I sort of feel like they're all the same 1965 855. Keeping track of my keys is usually a lot priority as most of my cars don't need them. My stuff is so old the ignition locks are all worn out. Edited July 9, 2019 by adsm08 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,186 #2661 Posted July 9, 2019 10 minutes ago, adsm08 said: Are they all the same or are there different cuts like car keys? Actually I should rephrase the above statement a bit. I think there was four or five? Keys that Wheelhorse used over the 50 or 60 plus years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,186 #2662 Posted July 9, 2019 1 minute ago, adsm08 said: 1965 855. Is that the original 3 terminal big heavy duty ignition switch? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 1,437 #2663 Posted July 9, 2019 2 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Is that the original 3 terminal big heavy duty ignition switch? I'd have to look. Knowing my luck when I do I'll find the keys under the hood on the engine. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 1,437 #2664 Posted July 9, 2019 5 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Is that the original 3 terminal big heavy duty ignition switch? It is the big three-terminal one, and I didn't leave them under the hood. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jennifer 1,872 #2665 Posted July 9, 2019 (edited) 10 minutes ago, adsm08 said: 1965 855. Keeping track of my keys is usually a lot priority as most of my cars don't need them. My stuff is so old the ignition locks are all worn out. I have a key if your in need? Old switch went bad but kept the key! Edited July 9, 2019 by Jennifer 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 1,437 #2666 Posted July 9, 2019 1 minute ago, Jennifer said: I have a key if your in need? Can you post a picture of the tooth cut? It won't help me tonight, but I wouldn't hate having a second one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jennifer 1,872 #2667 Posted July 9, 2019 Just now, adsm08 said: Can you post a picture of the tooth cut? It won't help me tonight, but I wouldn't hate having a second one. When I get back home I sure will! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 1,437 #2668 Posted July 9, 2019 1 minute ago, Jennifer said: When I get back home I sure will! Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ohiofarmer 3,157 #2669 Posted July 9, 2019 I found out that the commando 800 has a fuel pump driven by air pulse and not by a lever. Cleaned up and it still works 👍. Wonderful and simple design built to last. One spring two pucks and a diaphragm. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,186 #2670 Posted July 9, 2019 1 hour ago, ohiofarmer said: I found out that the commando 800 has a fuel pump driven by air pulse and not by a lever. Cleaned up and it still works 👍. Wonderful and simple design built to last. One spring two pucks and a diaphragm. If you ever need a replacement diaphragm for that, @buckrancher Brian sells them. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mhlmeader 689 #2671 Posted July 9, 2019 Rode mine around in the yard and went........ 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,332 #2672 Posted July 9, 2019 5 hours ago, Jennifer said: This is a very nice running tractor!!! Great lookin machine Jen! I am still a little jealous of you getting to use that little tractor to plow up some of that great Iowa dirt. Enjoy the pictures please send us some more!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,186 #2673 Posted July 10, 2019 22 minutes ago, mhlmeader said: Rode mine around in the yard and went........ That's just AWESOME Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jennifer 1,872 #2674 Posted July 10, 2019 @adsm08 here is that picture! I had two but at this moment I am like you I have misplaced the other! I also have a different style but this sounds like what your talking about!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,814 #2675 Posted July 10, 2019 13 hours ago, adsm08 said: Are they all the same or are there different cuts like car keys? The same key fits all my tractors. 854, C-120H, 312A, 312H, 417H, 520H, Crazy Horse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
