peter lena 8,072 #16076 Posted June 16, 2022 @Wheelhorse#1 have never used linseed oil , might have to give it a try! my first intension is to just stop rust / grunge , retain patina , always done it with aerosol lubricant , let it sit a day , rub it down till totally dry , do it again . paint really buffs out with a palm buffer and cleaner wax . have to try it , if its metal preservation , i,m in . pete 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 6,796 #16077 Posted June 16, 2022 Yesterday when I was stacking the firewood with the loader tractor, the battery suddenly quit and I couldn’t even jump start it with either the jump pack or the electric charger/starter. The battery must have had a direct short in the plates. I swapped out a battery from another tractor and it worked fine. Today I went online to find batteries for the tractor and my zero turn and that was quite an exercise with websites that didn’t work or make sense. Buying online gives a 10% discount. Finally I emailed one place and told them I need to just give up. Well they called and said to come on down and they would have a pair waiting. When I got there I saw no date code sticker, a closer inspection revealed an embossed date on the bottom and it was nearly a year old, I said it needs to be fresher or no deal. They then came up with a fresh pair with stickers. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,191 #16078 Posted June 16, 2022 1 hour ago, lynnmor said: fresh pair Good catch 👍 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,233 #16079 Posted June 17, 2022 My 856 " Forsaken " project is nearing completion. Mounted new 6-12 tires on the back set of wheels and put tubes in all 4. Painted the wheels. The original wheels desinergrated from sitting outside in the dirt for many years. Engine is running need to finish wiring the head lights and changing the fluid in the tranny. 5 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jennifer 1,872 #16080 Posted June 17, 2022 4 minutes ago, D_Mac said: My 856 " Forsaken " project is nearing completion. Mounted new 6-12 tires on the back set of wheels and put tubes in all 4. Painted the wheels. The original wheels desinergrated from sitting outside in the dirt for many years. Engine is running need to finish wiring the head lights and changing the fluid in the tranny. What are the rear tires??? 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,233 #16081 Posted June 17, 2022 NOS Interurbans, very similar to Firestone Town&Country' s 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aaron Coffman 50 #16082 Posted June 17, 2022 Upgraded my 1981 Wheel Horse C-125 Gear Shifter Knobs back to the original black with some new old stock parts! 6 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,191 #16083 Posted June 18, 2022 1 hour ago, Aaron Coffman said: Old doorknobs? 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aaron Coffman 50 #16084 Posted June 18, 2022 1 minute ago, ebinmaine said: Old doorknobs? Not 100% sure what the bronze and silver colored ones are from. They were on it when I got it from my grandfather. Very well could have been. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,739 #16085 Posted June 18, 2022 11 hours ago, Aaron Coffman said: They were on it when I got it from my grandfather. Need to keep them as a remembrance of your grandfather, may not seem important today but will bring back memories in the future. 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrazeyOlDave 859 #16086 Posted June 18, 2022 15 hours ago, Aaron Coffman said: Upgraded my 1981 Wheel Horse C-125 Gear Shifter Knobs back to the original black with some new old stock parts! Where did you get the new ones from please? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aaron Coffman 50 #16087 Posted June 18, 2022 36 minutes ago, KrazeyOlDave said: Where did you get the new ones from please? https://wheelhorsepartsandmore.com/ 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 1,437 #16088 Posted June 18, 2022 Painted the flywheel cover for the S-17 yellow, to match the color scheme. Then mowed and washed the 855 for the show. The washing was mostly getting the "extras" out of the treads and the dry grass clippings out of the undercarriage. 4 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 1,437 #16089 Posted June 18, 2022 On 6/16/2022 at 4:14 PM, lynnmor said: Yesterday when I was stacking the firewood with the loader tractor, the battery suddenly quit and I couldn’t even jump start it with either the jump pack or the electric charger/starter. The battery must have had a direct short in the plates. I swapped out a battery from another tractor and it worked fine. Today I went online to find batteries for the tractor and my zero turn and that was quite an exercise with websites that didn’t work or make sense. Buying online gives a 10% discount. Finally I emailed one place and told them I need to just give up. Well they called and said to come on down and they would have a pair waiting. When I got there I saw no date code sticker, a closer inspection revealed an embossed date on the bottom and it was nearly a year old, I said it needs to be fresher or no deal. They then came up with a fresh pair with stickers. Some places offer steep discounts on "out of date" batteries. When I worked at Advance we offered 70% off on batteries over 18 months old, and I could apply speed perks coupons to the remaining 30% (so $20 off the 30%). Every year I would buy two Optima Marine batteries for the trolling motor for about $25-50 a piece, depending on the size and rating. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,644 #16090 Posted June 19, 2022 Worked on repairing the play in the hydro belt disengage lever on the C120. A little weld makes a big difference. I did smooth it out with the die grinder. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 6,870 #16091 Posted June 19, 2022 Washed the 1984 Work Horse GT-1600, and the 1994 520H, getting ready for the Big Show… 8 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjoemie himself 2,918 #16092 Posted June 19, 2022 Since i'm still kind of a noob around here I have a question. Will there be, or is there a topic where all pictures from 'the big show' will be posted? I think it would be pretty cool to see what the show looks like. To all European members; is there a European version of the big show and/or do you visit other shows, with or without your Wheel Horses. And if so, which shows do you attend? Greetings from the Netherlands, Mark 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 24,164 #16093 Posted June 19, 2022 It’ll be here… https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/forum/163-whcc-club-shows/ 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 10,756 #16094 Posted June 20, 2022 4 hours ago, Horse Newbie said: Washed the 1984 Work Horse GT-1600, and the 1994 520H, getting ready for the Big Show… Looks like you're ready to load up! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 6,870 #16095 Posted June 20, 2022 16 minutes ago, kpinnc said: Looks like you're ready to load up! Yes sir… got ‘‘em loaded… will hit Cowen WV tomorrow to visit MIL, leave for the Big Show on Wednesday morning… 7 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 10,756 #16096 Posted June 20, 2022 5 minutes ago, Horse Newbie said: Yes sir… got ‘‘em loaded… will hit Cowen WV tomorrow to visit MIL, leave for the Big Show on Wednesday morning… Outstanding! I wish I could ride along- maybe next year... Take plenty of pictures! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldWorkHorse 2,992 #16097 Posted June 20, 2022 (edited) Spent the afternoon replacing the wiring on the B-80 AkA FlowahPowah. She was having bad connection issues and rather then chase what wire was doing it I figured I'd update all of them. Starts and runs great now. Edited June 20, 2022 by OldWorkHorse 5 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,736 #16098 Posted June 20, 2022 Had some Daddy Daughter time, teaching about fuel line, threads, ptfe tape that’s safe for fuel, etc. Afterwards, an hour of play with both the girls in the pool. I’m whooped! 5 4 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 6,870 #16099 Posted June 20, 2022 1 hour ago, kpinnc said: Outstanding! I wish I could ride along- maybe next year... Take plenty of pictures! Look forward to it… next year… I will take plenty of pics… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,809 #16100 Posted June 20, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, sjoemie himself said: Will there be, or is there a topic where all pictures from 'the big show' will be posted? I Ther better be pics or the folks going will be drummed out the club! You can go to where Silvia linked and see most past shows too. Nice 'Burb ther Kev good to see she loves it. Edited June 20, 2022 by WHX?? 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
