What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?

[Achto 26,732]

Pulled one of my 953's out of hibernation, or should I say pushed.  The only way I could get it to run while it was in my fake garage was by spraying gas down it's throat. Pushed it into the work shop, pulled the bowl off from the carb & found it dry as bone. While the bowl was off I worked the primer handle on the fuel pump and got nothing up to the carb. Not going to bother rebuilding the fuel pump. Instead I started prepping to install an electric fuel pump. I did this on my other 953 and have not regretted the decision.

 

[Ed Kennell 36,138]

37 minutes ago, Achto said:

I did this on my other 953

Same here on the 953 I had.

[ML3 876]

Thinking about changing over to electric fuel pump as well on my 953. Most the fuel line is copper & I'm not really happy with how it's routed- kinda janky. It rubs sometimes on the hydraulic lift arm. Surprised cause the restoration of the tractor is so nice. 

[cafoose 3,186]

15 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said:

Same here on the 953 I had.

Are you referring to the 953 I got from you Ed? I haven't noticed if it has an electric pump on it or not.   It's in the neighbor's barn until I can make room for it

[WHX?? 47,060]

53 minutes ago, Achto said:

started prepping to install an electric fuel pump.

Prolly the best thing to do. Borrow the one from the puller build.

Don't know what it is  about 953s and fuel pumps lately. That motor did sit outside for a long time tho. 

Gimme the old one I'd like to dissect it just for grins. 

[Achto 26,732]

5 minutes ago, WHX?? said:

Gimme the old one I'd like to dissect it just for grins. 

 

Let you work it over if you wish. Know you like the ones with a primer handle. 

[Achto 26,732]

22 minutes ago, ML3 said:

Thinking about changing over to electric fuel pump as well on my 953.

 

If you remove the center panel and the left hand side panel for access. There is a perfect place to install an electric pump in front of the shifter and just behind the hydraulic pump. In the area I have circled. No one will ever know it's there. 

Edited April 7 by Achto

[Ed Kennell 36,138]

28 minutes ago, cafoose said:

Are you referring to the 953 I got from you Ed?

Yep, that one should have a lectric pump right behind Dans yellow circle.

Edited April 7 by Ed Kennell

[ML3 876]

6 minutes ago, Achto said:

 

If you remove the center panel and the left hand side panel for access. There is a perfect place to install an electric pump in front of the shifter and just behind the hydraulic pump. In the area I have circled. No one will ever know it's there. 

Thanks. 

[WHX?? 47,060]

8 minutes ago, Achto said:

 

If you remove the center panel and the left hand side panel for access. There is a perfect place to install an electric pump in front of the shifter and just behind the hydraulic pump. In the area I have circled. No one will ever know it's there. 

Wire it right to the coil hot. 

 

[squonk 39,188]

I mounted mine right under the tool box nice and close to the tank. Easy access to the pump and filter. I don't care if it isn't hidden. I just want it to work.

Edited April 7 by squonk

[953 nut 52,297]

1 hour ago, WHX?? said:

Gimme the old one I'd like to dissect it just for grins.

Most times it will be the little valve THINGIES that aren't sealing well. turn them upside down and they should work.

 

[Horse Newbie 6,955]

4 hours ago, ML3 said:

ground is soaked! I made a bit of a mess mowing.

Been there…

Edited April 8 by Horse Newbie

[kpinnc 11,021]

1 hour ago, Horse Newbie said:

Been there

 

Oh no! You got the Work Horse dirty!!!! 

 

Just kidding Tim. Man your yard is a bit moist! 

[ML3 876]

5 hours ago, Achto said:

 

If you remove the center panel and the left hand side panel for access. There is a perfect place to install an electric pump in front of the shifter and just behind the hydraulic pump. In the area I have circled. No one will ever know it's there. 

What brand/type of fuel pump should I purchase? 

[Achto 26,732]

7 hours ago, ML3 said:

What brand/type of fuel pump should I purchase? 

 

This is the one that I use.

https://www.amazon.com/Solid-State-Fuel-Pump-FPF-60304N/dp/B08WHXTKH4/ref=sr_1_3?crid=31UEMKWJZGORJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.h2n14b5HW3EZ1PZzNFusjRXEbE6__yF-S-RK6W4JCIQtRyXx505-spqE_FuBjV4zS-tEQX5yyXRb-H2AGHBu3TS4B37tS_4RpCI4gD5PukHUv84qrlznvq73EXqNdEWjZpCV3FmMOraCN1tLzFlqrLQdDEBIFqbNdbjtcQkBc7M5v572GoLKbTtqIgd9K9W_Z_hW6cgHeikSozWpPFaBHBJJLAC58hKJU_t25-uU2T0.eQhw9KqWvsn8MO5tqNsBPn5OSsk7Wf6K4CtQExf-Now&dib_tag=se&keywords=facet+electric+fuel+pump+12v+for+low+pressure+for+carburetor&qid=1712571260&sprefix=facet+low+pressure+%2Caps%2C176&sr=8-3

 

If you chose another brand, make sure that it is less than 4psi max.

Edited April 8 by Achto

[ML3 876]

1 hour ago, Achto said:

 

This is the one that I use.

https://www.amazon.com/Solid-State-Fuel-Pump-FPF-60304N/dp/B08WHXTKH4/ref=sr_1_3?crid=31UEMKWJZGORJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.h2n14b5HW3EZ1PZzNFusjRXEbE6__yF-S-RK6W4JCIQtRyXx505-spqE_FuBjV4zS-tEQX5yyXRb-H2AGHBu3TS4B37tS_4RpCI4gD5PukHUv84qrlznvq73EXqNdEWjZpCV3FmMOraCN1tLzFlqrLQdDEBIFqbNdbjtcQkBc7M5v572GoLKbTtqIgd9K9W_Z_hW6cgHeikSozWpPFaBHBJJLAC58hKJU_t25-uU2T0.eQhw9KqWvsn8MO5tqNsBPn5OSsk7Wf6K4CtQExf-Now&dib_tag=se&keywords=facet+electric+fuel+pump+12v+for+low+pressure+for+carburetor&qid=1712571260&sprefix=facet+low+pressure+%2Caps%2C176&sr=8-3

 

If you chose another brand, make sure that it is less than 4psi max.

Thanks! I'll look it up. Just another project to add to my "to do" list 🙄

 

By chance any pics of your fuel pump installation? 

[Achto 26,732]

8 minutes ago, ML3 said:

By chance any pics of your fuel pump installation? 

 

Unfortunately no. My pump bolted to the left side inside this area.

 

[ML3 876]

8 minutes ago, Achto said:

 

Unfortunately no. My pump bolted to the left side inside this area.

 

I'll figure it out. Just want to keep fuel line away from moving parts. Thanks! 

[ACman 7,561]

On 4/6/2024 at 4:17 AM, ebinmaine said:

 

What is that glorious front weight??

 

 

That’s a rear weight for an early Simplicity Broadmoor . 
 

On 4/6/2024 at 7:25 AM, Ed Kennell said:

Hey Jeff,  Is that notched weight bracket designed to limit the axle movement for plowing?         Good to hear from you, Is the big show on your schedule?

It’s notched to work with the factory stops welded on the front of the RJ frame . The show is still up in t air  with my daughter being pregnant . 

 

Edited April 8 by ACman

[squonk 39,188]

3 hours ago, ML3 said:

Thanks! I'll look it up. Just another project to add to my "to do" list 🙄

 

By chance any pics of your fuel pump installation? 

Here's where I mounted my pump 

 

[D_Mac 8,327]

So I emptied the garage out today. Figured I would take a family photo. Guess which one isn't related. Still love it, but just not family. 

[SylvanLakeWH 24,351]

Right color though...! 

[D_Mac 8,327]

1 hour ago, SylvanLakeWH said:

Right color though...! 

And a black hood !

[Sodaking27 592]

A much needed bath for the new addition.
Discovered it’s missing a bolt and washers from the control on the trans. Hopefully someone will have a junk trans that they would be willing to sell me the missing parts.