Red horse green horn 21 #26 Posted February 22, 2020 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red horse green horn 21 #27 Posted February 22, 2020 Any help identification on what parts may be wheel horse and what any of them might be. I'm curious what it started out as Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,035 #28 Posted February 22, 2020 definitely, a cornucopia of mixed up parts, would not be the first or last, WISCONSIN ENGINES ,used to be the engine in BOLENS TRACTORS, if that helps , very solid , and could be worth saving with abase line looksee and recovery. i have used RISLONE engine cleaner to clean out crud and dissolve engine varnish , with fresh oil and a gentle run in to heat up and listen to what you have. just the fact that you have many kinds of set ups in this pick up , will give you a lot of challenges , good luck with your choice, pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red horse green horn 21 #29 Posted February 22, 2020 Thanks for the information. It should be a fun project. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,035 #30 Posted February 22, 2020 definitely, a cornucopia of mixed up parts, would not be the first or last, WISCONSIN ENGINES ,used to be the engine in BOLENS TRACTORS, if that helps , very solid , and could be worth saving with abase line looksee and recovery. i have used RISLONE engine cleaner to clean out crud and dissolve engine varnish , with fresh oil and a gentle run in to heat up and listen to what you have. just the fact that you have many kinds of set ups in this pick up , will give you a lot of challenges , good luck with your choice, pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,035 #31 Posted February 22, 2020 go on the google site ,https://www.google.com/search?sxsrf=ALeKk00gTSArf3E-9tY-Oz__Qsj5kn9PGg:1582389383028&q=bolens+tractor+wisconsin+engine&tbm=isch&source=univ&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjoisnoy-XnAhWsdd8KHc-3CkUQsAR6BAgJEAE&biw=1024&bih=625#imgrc=leEOZssm_OqtSM for related bolens / wisconsin , info and pictures , might help you out , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,164 #32 Posted February 22, 2020 any chance the dude you bought it from has any info on the background of it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red horse green horn 21 #33 Posted February 22, 2020 None at all. It was buried in the back of a shed on a piece of property he bought. 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 62,959 #34 Posted February 22, 2020 More adventure for you then.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 24,088 #35 Posted February 22, 2020 Very cool! Look forward to seeing what you do with it! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,549 #36 Posted February 22, 2020 @Red horse green horn from not too far away! Nice piece of work ya got there! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,164 #37 Posted February 22, 2020 I hope you keep us posted on the progress. definitely a cool piece to see getting back in action again. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,511 #38 Posted February 22, 2020 5 hours ago, Red horse green horn said: Any help identification on what parts may be wheel horse and what any of them might be. I'm curious what it started out as Both sides of your grill front, perhaps the transaxle (need a picture from the back to know) and probably the front spindles and rear fenders are . That's enough for me! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 24,088 #39 Posted February 22, 2020 Just noticed you’re from the Great State of Michigan!!! Good to see another Michigander!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red horse green horn 21 #40 Posted February 22, 2020 Thanks everyone! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHS 1,411 #41 Posted February 23, 2020 On 2/21/2020 at 7:23 PM, ebinmaine said: You'll still be able to get info even if it isn't strictly Wheelhorse. Lots of inherent knowledge amongst the members will help you get that beauty up and cooking. Oh ya!! Trust me! Welcome to Redsquare!!😁👍 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,164 #42 Posted February 23, 2020 Maybe @Oldskool could check in, are some of these parts off a speedex? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHS 1,411 #43 Posted February 23, 2020 Its looks like heavy duty hydraulics (which are a good thing!) the rear end looks different than a wheel horse. It looks like it has a wheel horse grille on it; not a WH frame. It looks strong!!👍💪 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red horse green horn 21 #44 Posted February 23, 2020 It has a durst A18 gear box. I haven't found any numbers on the rear end yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cvans 1,009 #45 Posted February 23, 2020 You've got a very unique machine there and I hope you'll bring it back to life. From your photos it appears whoever built it had the experience and talent to do it right. Wish I could have been there to see it come together. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,582 #46 Posted February 23, 2020 12 hours ago, jabelman said: Maybe @Oldskool could check in, are some of these parts off a speedex? First off. Welcome to the group. You have come to the right place. This group is full of great and knowledgeable people. Second That is a very nice/interesting piece you have there. Well worth bringing back to life. As far as Speedex parts go, the GO pedal looks kinda like the one on my S18. Do you have a pic of the bottom end of the steering shaft or any underneath pics? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red horse green horn 21 #47 Posted February 23, 2020 I'm taking the engine to work tonight to take apart the rest of the way and clean it up. I've heard the Wisconsin engines are tough and hard to kill. The papers all the parts were wrapped in were from 1997. So i imagine it's been sitting at least 23 years 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Red horse green horn 21 #50 Posted March 26, 2020 New rings and connecting rod. Honed cylinder, seated valves all back together and runs like a top. Now to pit it in the tractor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
