Grasscutter47354 2 #1 Posted March 9, 2020 I’m desperate for some help. I got my grandfathers old lawn tractor. Really wanting to restore it as much as I can. I wanna strip the whole thing down to frame. I need advice on where to order seats, belts, basically wanting to know the best of the best of websites where I can find literally anything I need. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 12,256 #2 Posted March 9, 2020 You've found the right place for getting the information you want, others will be along that can help with that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 73,010 #3 Posted March 9, 2020 Looks like you've got an early 90s 314-8. Great tractor. You have absolutely found the best place to get information and advice. There are lots of places to get parts. Several of us have spares. There are parts breakdowns available and lists in sections on the site. Lots of standard parts like bearings and seals, tune-up stuff can be had locally and online. A to Z Tractor is a favorite of mine for good used parts... Let us know what you need and keep asking questions.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 60,367 #6 Posted March 9, 2020 (edited) Always like to hear about second and third generations showing some love to the family . Many of the parts you are likely to need can be obtained from Lowell at Wheel Horse Parts and More. https://www.wheelhorsepartsandmore.com/ The '96 314-8 is a great garden tractor, your grandfather chose well when he purchased it. Edited March 9, 2020 by 953 nut fat finger 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,524 #7 Posted March 9, 2020 The tractor serial number makes it a 1996 model year along with the mower deck. Reverse the first 2 digits of the serial. 1996 tractor - 2 pages https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/search/?q=73400&quick=1&type=downloads_file 1996 mower deck https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/search/?&q=78360&type=downloads_file&search_and_or=or&sortby=relevancy Garry 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,840 #8 Posted March 9, 2020 Grasscutter47354 This a one stop shop. There is much help and good people here. Enjoy the site. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 29,433 #9 Posted March 9, 2020 Depending on what you need you may not find a place that is one stop shopping for parts, but feel free to ask questions & some one will point you in the right direction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12Horse Paladin 1,038 #10 Posted March 9, 2020 3 hours ago, ebinmaine said: You have absolutely found the best place to get information and advice. A to Z Tractor is a favorite of mine for good used parts... I will 2nd this...welcome!...and that A to Z Tractor is a great place to buy from!😊 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 67,068 #11 Posted March 9, 2020 @Grasscutter47354! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,714 #12 Posted March 9, 2020 You have a great project Welcome to red square. Kind of making me feel old however. restoring your grandfathers 1996 machine. My grandfather died in 1918 no WHs to restore from back then. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 73,010 #13 Posted March 9, 2020 5 minutes ago, pfrederi said: You have a great project Welcome to red square. Kind of making me feel old however. restoring your grandfathers 1996 machine. My grandfather died in 1918 no WHs to restore from back then. You're only as old as you feel Paul. Sometimes I'm 25. Sometimes I'm 125... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 67,068 #14 Posted March 9, 2020 19 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: You're only as old as you feel Paul. Sometimes I'm 25. Sometimes I'm 125... The 125 is me lately... I was bed ridden sick last week, now this past weekend I threw my back out and am resting today after a rough visit to thah crakah. (How’s my accent EB?). We’re heading to Boston in May to jump on a boat, need to practice up a bit! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 73,010 #15 Posted March 9, 2020 3 minutes ago, pullstart said: The 125 is me lately... I was bed ridden sick last week, now this past weekend I threw my back out and am resting today after a rough visit to thah crakah. (How’s my accent EB?). We’re heading to Boston in May to jump on a boat, need to practice up a bit! Perfect. Absolutely perfect. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZXT 2,401 #16 Posted March 9, 2020 (edited) 39 minutes ago, pullstart said: The 125 is me lately... I was bed ridden sick last week, now this past weekend I threw my back out and am resting today after a rough visit to thah crakah. (How’s my accent EB?). We’re heading to Boston in May to jump on a boat, need to practice up a bit! I'm sure the ladder added a couple years to that too! Edited March 9, 2020 by ZXT 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 67,068 #17 Posted March 9, 2020 17 minutes ago, ZXT said: I'm sure the ladder added a couple years to that too! I already forgot about that! The swelling under the road rashed shin is almost gone too 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,315 #18 Posted March 9, 2020 welcome to the site !, the verification that you have a 96 model , and from what i can see , very good paint and clean fresh model/number tags gives you a great start. if the rest of the paint / finish is like that , i would recommend just giving it a thorough rub down with a clean rag and penetrating oil , to preserve what you have and see what it looks like.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,906 #19 Posted March 9, 2020 You came to the right place! And welcome to Red Square!! We would love to see some pics and you might think about cleaning, polishing and getting it in good mechanical shape before blowing it all apart and restoring it. Randy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
