Lee1977 6,214 #26 Posted March 31, 2020 12 hours ago, wvhunter said: does anyone know if it would have 1 or 1 1/8 axle? I am wanting one to plow a garden with it. Could be either. I have one with a one inch axle. i think it's a 1988 or 1989 model. I would'n't let that stop me from buying it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,050 #27 Posted March 31, 2020 wvhunter, good opportunity , go get it , no doubt a dirty carb / fuel issue , lots of related info here . you will probably get to" a "baseline service " to let you know what is going on . not to confuse you , but that service would be AFTER YOU CORRECT THE CARB / FUEL PROBLEM . change all lubricants , best when hot / warm , greasing , looking for electrical corrosion , connections . once you get it regularly starting and running , that will give you the confidence and interest to correct more of it . let us know how you make out , good luck , pete 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,229 #28 Posted March 31, 2020 Looks like you will have to take off the hubcap and measure the diameter of the axle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,143 #29 Posted March 31, 2020 (edited) Really don't worry about 1 or 1-1/8'. I asked a few years ago on here if any one had actually broken and axle excluding high HP pullers and Duals the answer was no. Edited March 31, 2020 by pfrederi 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wvhunter 88 #30 Posted March 31, 2020 well I just got back with it, 7 hours round trip. he did show me that it will run with starter fluid, it was pouring the rain when I got there and I backed into it and broke one of the tail lights. may need some paint here and there but I think it was worth the trip. he gave me the manual for it also.don't know much about them but I think it will serve my purpose for a garden tractor once I get it running. I have $300 in it the way it sets now,check out the hillbilly cup holder. 6 4 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wvhunter 88 #31 Posted March 31, 2020 Here's a few more pictures. 4 8 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 8,607 #32 Posted March 31, 2020 Good looking Tractor, i‘m sure you ain‘t regret your decision 👍 Sadly for the rearlight. It looks at all in good condition, 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,075 #33 Posted March 31, 2020 Super cool !!! Now to do a "baseline" and get it cookin... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
River19 87 #34 Posted March 31, 2020 Nice score. I'm sure with a little TLC and some short $ into parts you will have a reliable runner...... As for the Hillbilly Cup Holder........it looks poorly designed to me....the angle of the dangle looks "spilly" to me. That being said.....if the preference is for cold brews sold in 30-racks then perhaps after a strong first pull off a 12oz can the lower profile of said 12oz can might allow for it to stay in place........but I still have my concerns. Again, nice score for the price. 3 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,050 #35 Posted March 31, 2020 wvhunter, good opportunity , go get it , no doubt a dirty carb / fuel issue , lots of related info here . you will probably get to" a "baseline service " to let you know what is going on . not to confuse you , but that service would be AFTER YOU CORRECT THE CARB / FUEL PROBLEM . change all lubricants , best when hot / warm , greasing , looking for electrical corrosion , connections . once you get it regularly starting and running , that will give you the confidence and interest to correct more of it . let us know how you make out , good luck , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,050 #36 Posted March 31, 2020 wvhunter , just did a quick look up on your pto clevis shaft point ,, good brake down pictures , you will need , bearing ,snap ring, shaft . wheel horse parts available on this site , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom2p 2,393 #37 Posted March 31, 2020 good looking tractor and appears to be well worth the $300 investment plow and wheel weights alone might be worth that (?) don't fuss about the paint - even well cared low hours Wheel Horse tractors will often show paint loss ... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wvhunter 88 #38 Posted March 31, 2020 19 minutes ago, peter lena said: wvhunter , just did a quick look up on your pto clevis shaft point ,, good brake down pictures , you will need , bearing ,snap ring, shaft . wheel horse parts available on this site , pete thanks for your help,other than the plow I am lost on knowing what I need to get it ready to plow a garden. I am on a tight budget and will have to get parts as I can afford them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,075 #39 Posted March 31, 2020 1 hour ago, River19 said: As for the Hillbilly Cup Holder........it looks poorly designed to me....the angle of the dangle looks "spilly" to me. That being said.....if the preference is for cold brews sold in 30-racks then perhaps after a strong first pull off a 12oz can the lower profile of said 12oz can might allow for it to stay in place........but I still have my concerns You'll fit right in around here just fine.. 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,625 #40 Posted March 31, 2020 44 minutes ago, wvhunter said: need to get it ready to plow a garden Depending on the plow you have you will need to get a hitch and cable to lift the plow. Post a picture of the plow and we can help you figure it out. 2 hours ago, wvhunter said: he did show me that it will run with starter fluid, Drain the fuel that is in the tank, replace the 1/4" rubber fuel line, fuel filter and use some ethanol free gas https://www.pure-gas.org/ and add some Seafoam fuel additive. If it won't run on its own then the next step would be a carburetor rebuild, not a hard job. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,827 #41 Posted April 1, 2020 (edited) I think you got a great deal, the weights are worth a pretty penny!! You might as well clean the tank and replace the lines while you are cleaning the carb. The ethanol eats the lines on the inside and plugs the carb with little rubber pieces. Randy Edited April 1, 2020 by RandyLittrell 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 88vic #42 Posted April 1, 2020 You did well ! A great investment for $300. I'm glad you finally got one. Some elbow grease and she will treat you good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,490 #43 Posted April 1, 2020 1990 or newer because of the black on the decals. 1989 and older were maroon. If still readable this decal has the important numbers. Axles should be 1-1/8" diameter and the differential should have 8 pinion gears. It does not get any better. Garry 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 24,110 #44 Posted April 1, 2020 (edited) Nice score! Worth it just for the cup holder and the endless conversation and amusement it will provide! I would “improve” it by adding a simple wedge of wood to the bottom making it “flat” for the beverage to sit on... I’m old school - you don’t waste beer on avoidable things like spillage... Edited April 1, 2020 by SylvanLakeWH 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wvhunter 88 #45 Posted April 1, 2020 13 hours ago, peter lena said: wvhunter , just did a quick look up on your pto clevis shaft point ,, good brake down pictures , you will need , bearing ,snap ring, shaft . wheel horse parts available on this site , pete I am confused, do I need to do fix this on my tractor? how can you tell by looking at it that theses parts are bad? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,050 #46 Posted April 1, 2020 if you were planning to use a mower deck, you definitely need to repair it, or use a rear tiller , i get the impression that you only want to fix what is absolutely necessary , i can understand that you are on a low budget , but repairing this tractor will let you use it . that pto shaft end and bearing are destroyed , can,t you see that ? you can find numerous pictures on this site of what a working pto drive looks like , very sorry if my view offends you , hope you get help for your problem , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wvhunter 88 #47 Posted April 1, 2020 5 hours ago, gwest_ca said: 1990 or newer because of the black on the decals. 1989 and older were maroon. If still readable this decal has the important numbers. Axles should be 1-1/8" diameter and the differential should have 8 pinion gears. It does not get any better. Garry the guy told me that it was a 1990 model, but I will check the number and post it later. thanks for your help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wvhunter 88 #48 Posted April 1, 2020 2 hours ago, peter lena said: if you were planning to use a mower deck, you definitely need to repair it, or use a rear tiller , i get the impression that you only want to fix what is absolutely necessary , i can understand that you are on a low budget , but repairing this tractor will let you use it . that pto shaft end and bearing are destroyed , can,t you see that ? you can find numerous pictures on this site of what a working pto drive looks like , very sorry if my view offends you , hope you get help for your problem , pete no sir, I am not offended at all. I was just wondering how you could tell by just looking at the picture. this is my first wheel horse and I am wanting to learn all I can, I am no mechanic but I will try to do what I can. I did not mean to offend you by not recognizing that there is a problem with the pto,i don't know what to look for. and yes sir eventually I want to fix everything a little at a time.i need all the help I can get, I am trying to learn as I go 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wvhunter 88 #49 Posted April 1, 2020 2 minutes ago, wvhunter said: no sir, I am not offended at all. I was just wondering how you could tell by just looking at the picture. this is my first wheel horse and I am wanting to learn all I can, I am no mechanic but I will try to do what I can. I did not mean to offend you by not recognizing that there is a problem with the pto,i don't know what to look for. and yes sir eventually I want to fix everything a little at a time.i need all the help I can get, I am trying to learn as I go I am very sorry if I offened you 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,050 #50 Posted April 1, 2020 wvhunter , a simple question would be , is there a local wheel horse owner near you ? you could put a shout out on this site , and probably get a response . seeing and talking to a local possible neighbor , would give you insight and a hands on view of how things are supposed to be and function. i often think that on a problem issue , a long time horse owner would go over a lot of what is going on . ask for wheel horse owners near gilbert wv , bet you get some help , good luck , pete 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
