What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?

[ebinmaine 71,853]

6 minutes ago, PWL216 said:

cleaning

Looking good! 

[Ed Kennell 41,387]

Gave the 310-8 a workout.    Nuther tree blew down in the field.       The new Carlisle Turfs nuver spun a wheel.

 

 

Cut, split, and stacked.   Now for some cervical maintenance.

 

 

 

Edited May 7 by Ed Kennell

[ebinmaine 71,853]

Back in January  (??)  I met @Handy Don and @Bill D for a pile of parts. 

I got this engine stand and "Bill built" Kohler holder. 

Also got this engine...

 

It'll be coming apart for an inspection and balance gear removal and eventually be put into my 1974 C160-8 Cinnamon Horse. 

 

 

 

[Sparky-(Admin) 22,889]

Selling a 310 for someone, brought it home, gave it a scrubbing, got it running, mowed a couple strips and assessed what it needs. 
 Positive battery connection…passed with flying colors 
 

 

 

 

 

[953 nut 59,264]

11 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

I got this engine stand and "Bill built" Kohler holder. 

My Kohler Holder mounts to the two starter mounting holes. That way you can remove and install the crank shaft. I also made up a Hydro Holder for the engine stand that allows an Eaton to be rotated while being worked on.

[ebinmaine 71,853]

38 minutes ago, 953 nut said:

My Kohler Holder mounts to the two starter mounting holes. That way you can remove and install the crank shaft. I also made up a Hydro Holder for the engine stand that allows an Eaton to be rotated while being worked on.

 

 

Both excellent ideas. Now that you mentioned it this one may very well line up with those bolts. In this particular case I don't need to remove the crankshaft so I'll leave it where it is but for future reference, that's good to know.

[WHX?? 51,371]

On 5/7/2025 at 10:45 AM, Ed Kennell said:

Carlisle Turfs nuver spun a wheel.

Pretty good sized timber ther too!  

 

Brought the 1045 in for planned maintenance. Brake shaft seal leaking so no brakes. As these horses have it the left axle bearing is questionable. Not leaking yet but as long as it's this far apart some new bearings might be in order? 

 

Passenger side bearing is good so that reinforces my suspicion  that the driver side sees more wear from left turning while mowing. I could be full of horse doo doo  on that but this is the umpteenth one I had like this. 

 

When I got this one the hub ways were roached so I broached them.

Set screws were wicked loose and hubs slid right off so I need to follow my own advice  and check tightness more often,

Hitch pin will be Richard's rite of passage.

[Ed Kennell 41,387]

7 minutes ago, WHX?? said:

Pretty good sized timber ther too!

About a 40' Elm. Nuther victim of the Ophiostoma Fungus.   She broke off half way up.

[WHX?? 51,371]

2 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said:

About a 40' Elm.

What's planted in that field Ed Dog?? Looks pretty good already for this early. 

[squonk 43,373]

On 5/7/2025 at 11:45 AM, Ed Kennell said:

Gave the 310-8 a workout.    Nuther tree blew down in the field.       The new Carlisle Turfs nuver spun a wheel.

 

 

Cut, split, and stacked.   Now for some cervical maintenance.

 

 

 

What's that blue stuff in the sky? 

[Ed Kennell 41,387]

37 minutes ago, WHX?? said:

What's planted in that field Ed Dog?? Looks pretty good already for this early. 

That's just a winter wheat cover crop.  He'll pasture the horses in it, then plow it under for the nitrogen.  As soon as he finishes planting the sweet corn, this field will get planted in cantaloupe.    This is the sweet corn field.  It was all planted under plastic that he just removed last week.  He plants about 10 rows every week so he has corn ready all summer starting from early July.

Two rows are planted under each sheet of plastic with a space between each pair of rows wide enough for a horse to pull a produce box down the row for picking.

 

 

30 minutes ago, squonk said:

What's that blue stuff in the sky? 

 A one day break from the monsoon.

Edited May 9 by Ed Kennell
added box

[Handy Don 13,683]

2 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said:

 A one day break from the monsoon.

In Ireland that’s known as a cloud malfunction. 

[kpinnc 14,283]

1 hour ago, WHX?? said:

As these horses have it the left axle bearing is questionable. Not leaking yet but as long as it's this far apart some new bearings might be in order? 

 

 

You can probably just push the original bearing in without splitting the case and add the new one behind it. It will not affect anything at all.

 

I would not do this with a hydro, but 3/4/6/8 speeds are ok. 

 

...Assuming the old bearing is intact and together of course. Same for the axle itself. 

Edited May 9 by kpinnc

[Goldnboy 1,027]

Came in late to work...to pick up this nice planter an hour from home..even scored the row marker.

Any leads to chisel points?  Should be the same as brinly...

[BrianKoch 355]

Prepping the ‘68 Charger 12 for grading work this weekend.
 

Also hung up these WH pendants in the shop window. 
 

Edited May 10 by BrianKoch

[WHX?? 51,371]

1 hour ago, kpinnc said:

 

You can probably just push the original bearing in 

I didn't think you could KP? I thought there was a boss there that the bearing set against or the cases were only machined so deep. Now you got me thinking and that can be more dangerous than Pullstart with a 3/8 drill...

Every one I did the cases were split so really don't know. 

[squonk 43,373]

If the bearing is bad, chances are the axle has some imperfections that will ruin a new bearing prematurely. Take it apart and inspect it.

[kpinnc 14,283]

2 hours ago, WHX?? said:

I didn't think you could KP? I thought there was a boss there that the bearing set against or the cases were only machined so deep. Now you got me thinking and that can be more dangerous than Pullstart with a 3/8 drill...

 

You can push one further in with no issues. There is no boss or flange on the outer axle bearings. 

 

But @squonk is correct that you have to be sure the axle isn't damaged. 

 

 

 

[WHX?? 51,371]

23 minutes ago, kpinnc said:

no boss or flange on the outer axle bearings

You are correct sir ... I just check a three speed case on the shelf. It could be pushed in. On the other hand Squonkys got a point. A guy could inspect the axle after it's been pushed in BUT with a big but ... read these type of bearings should be pressed in and that would be tough. Have to block it up on the press apron some how. 

Now I have hammered them in before I knew any better but would probably need a custom hollow driver with the axle in.  

I think I will just split it just to inspect 3rd gear and clean her up & check the rest of the gizzards. Add a second drain plug over the hump ...  

 

Since you guys like pictures ... 

Edited May 9 by WHX??

[kpinnc 14,283]

6 minutes ago, WHX?? said:

Add a second drain plug over the hump ...  

 

That's a very good idea. 

 

 

[ineedanother 1,663]

35 minutes ago, kpinnc said:

 

You can push one further in with no issues. There is no boss or flange on the outer axle bearings. 

 

But @squonk is correct that you have to be sure the axle isn't damaged. 

 

 

Really interesting that you guys are talking about this. I have a hydro on my bench right now. I knocked the bearing out from the inside a couple days ago. Looking in the case tonight, this is what I see 

[WHX?? 51,371]

3 minutes ago, ineedanother said:

hydro on my bench right now

That's what I thought gear jammers had. ! 1/8 axles Ineed? 

[ineedanother 1,663]

3 minutes ago, WHX?? said:

That's what I thought gear jammers had. ! 1/8 axles Ineed? 

Isn't that something? Apparently someone went in there with a chisel and got most of the bearing out and then just pressed the new one in. The one I pressed out was in tact but getting replaced since the case is separated. I never would have even looked if it wasn't for this thread. Timely. 

 

Yes, 1 1/8"

Edited May 9 by ineedanother

[ineedanother 1,663]

Wrestled a seat down from the overhead storage this evening. I think I'll put lipstick on a pig this weekend 

[Pullstart 65,859]

Some may recall the smoking deal on this sickle machine I got from @pfrederi.  I tossed a hitch on, so I can drag stuff around.  I love it!