roadapples 6,981 #26 Posted December 4, 2018 I have a '94 520. The paint under the tail lights is a different shade but looks brand new... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZXT 2,394 #27 Posted December 4, 2018 (edited) Before I went to the trouble to pain that, I'd wash and buff it. You might be surprised how it looks... You certainly did not get burned. Edited December 4, 2018 by ZXT 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 8,854 #28 Posted December 4, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, WheelHorse314-8 said: How is that hardner applied? The hardener is mixed with the paint before you spray it. When using the hardener be sure to use a cartridge type respirator, not just a dust mask. The hardener has some bad stuff in in that you don't want to be breathing. whenever I spray paint (any paint) I cover up wit h a long sleeve shirt, painter head sock and gloves etc. Your skin, can soak in a lot of solvents. PS as other have said, that one looks like it might clean up with a good buffing. You could also pull all the tins lightly wet sand them and clearcoat. Edited December 4, 2018 by oliver2-44 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse314-8 58 #29 Posted December 4, 2018 Does anyone know if a model # 78265 deck would work on my 314 mower?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,495 #30 Posted December 4, 2018 (edited) My $250. 1995 (314-8. Before and after with just a good cleaning! Plus new tires all the way around! Edited December 4, 2018 by Lane Ranger 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,495 #31 Posted December 4, 2018 78265 deck is for a 260 series. 48 inch deck that will not work on your 314. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kick 59 #32 Posted December 4, 2018 Motor alone is worth more in some parts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,072 #33 Posted December 4, 2018 great deal on that, to say the least. reading about the paint issue, one of the first things I do on any tractor is try to stop, any further paint breakdown , I know it sounds ,strange , but I use penetrating oil and a clean towel to feed the paint. think about it, neglect and no protection at all. on a recent 312 -8 pick up , the paint just glows and is shinny clean , with just penetrating oil. that also has me looking at it in a different view, instead of a rusted wreck, its clean , while I go about any other issues. pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse314-8 58 #34 Posted December 5, 2018 Anyone know what the MSRP was on a 1999 314-8 in 1999? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1995 520H+96+97 935 #35 Posted December 5, 2018 1 hour ago, WheelHorse314-8 said: Anyone know what the MSRP was on a 1999 314-8 in 1999? Effective January 1,1996 Model 73402, 314-8, shipping weight 666, suggested retail $3599.00, 48" mower 78360 $900.00. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse314-8 58 #36 Posted December 10, 2018 Does anyone know what size front rims/tires is suppose to be on my 1999 wheel horse 314-8? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,221 #37 Posted December 10, 2018 I do know if all 300 series that year came with 6" wheels but a lot of them from years older also had the 6" wheels. The tire size is 15 x 600 x 6. The front spindles on the 6" wheel models drop down 2" below the axle before the bend. If your front spindle are like that you have the correct wheels. They did that because the 37" deck got in the way of the 8" wheels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericj 1,576 #38 Posted December 10, 2018 My 99 314-8 came with 16x6.50x8 front tires. I think the 312-8, the only 2 classic tractors available in 99, had the 15x6.00x6 front tires on. Unless you got a 37" deck then the dealer may have swapped front tires for you. eric j Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse314-8 58 #39 Posted December 11, 2018 Mine has the 6" wheels on it now. I purchased a set of 8" wheels (took them off of a craftsman) and put them on mine but the wheels scrapes the drives arms and when you turn the wheels they touch parts of the mower. I noticed the 6" wheels on it are offset and the 8" wheels I got are not. Did Wheel Horse use a special 8" offset wheel??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
midpack 804 #40 Posted December 11, 2018 17 hours ago, Lee1977 said: I do know if all 300 series that year came with 6" wheels but a lot of them from years older also had the 6" wheels. The tire size is 15 x 600 x 6. The front spindles on the 6" wheel models drop down 2" below the axle before the bend. If your front spindle are like that you have the correct wheels. They did that because the 37" deck got in the way of the 8" wheels. I don't think the 6" and 8" wheels are interchangeable. I have 312 spindles and was going to try one on my 417 (think PO may have bent one), but the 417 is a shorter distance to the bend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse314-8 58 #41 Posted December 11, 2018 (edited) so can i use a 42in deck with the 6in wheels on it? So i would need a new front axle to use 8in wheels? What exactly is a spindle? Edited December 11, 2018 by WheelHorse314-8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,981 #42 Posted December 11, 2018 The 3/4" thick L shaped part that connects the wheel to the axle is the spindle... You don't need a new axle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clueless 2,898 #43 Posted December 11, 2018 The 6 inch wheel and the 8 inch use different spindles. I know the 6 inch won't work on the 8 inch spindle, not for sure if the 8 inch will work with the 6 inch spindle. If they do it will raise the front of the tractor up to much for a proper cut. Any of the decks will work with the 6 inch wheels, the 37 inch side discharge won't work with the 8 inch wheels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse314-8 58 #44 Posted December 11, 2018 Does anyone have any tips on how to get the lights on the dash to work? Also, I've read where under the seat you can use the key to turn off/on reverse mowing but I do not see a place on mine to do that. Is that true? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse314-8 58 #45 Posted December 12, 2018 does anyone know if I can use an ac delco oil filter on this engine as opposed to the kohler filters? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,126 #46 Posted December 12, 2018 Parts stores should be able to cross reference filter brands and the applications those will work on... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse314-8 58 #47 Posted December 12, 2018 for anyone else that was interested.... http://www.oilfilter-crossreference.com/convert/KOHLER/52 050 02 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bds1984 1,384 #48 Posted December 14, 2018 I have a 315-8 and am running an oil filter for my 2015 Focus on it. A short filter with 3/4 x 16 thread will work. As for you spindles, I've swapped 6 and 8 inch wheels between both spindle lengths with no issues while using 42 and 48 inch decks and have the 6-inch spindles on my 520 with 8-inch wheels right now, it just sits up higher. It may be possible to convert a 260-series to work for you 312. I did it using a deck meant for a 270. All the holes I needed were in the deck shell so I swapped out some bits and pulleys and had a brand new 48-inch deck. Pics are here. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bottjernat1 2,189 #49 Posted December 14, 2018 On 12/3/2018 at 10:16 AM, WheelHorse314-8 said: Hi guys. New member here. Just purchased a 1999 Wheel Horse 314-8 yesterday. I'm planning on tearing it down and repainting it and I've read alot about the new and old red arguments on here and was wondering, since mine is a 1999 I assume it is the new Toro red. What red color do most people go with to get it back to as close to factory as possible? Would Massey Ferguson Red that rustoleum makes be a good option or is Gloss Sunrise Red a better/closer choice? Also, what color do folks use for the grey wheels? Thanks for all the help! I used international red on my horses to restore them looks great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bottjernat1 2,189 #50 Posted December 14, 2018 On 12/4/2018 at 11:07 AM, Lane Ranger said: My $250. 1995 (314-8. Before and after with just a good cleaning! Plus new tires all the way around! Sure is perdy! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites