It just showed up! Honest!

[Burnerman 758]

Neighbor just dropped it off. 
 This one may become the hot rod tractor. I’ll have to check it all over later. Fuel tank is missing. 
These really aren’t all that special are they?I’m not sure it’s worth restoring to original.
  I have a  Kohler m12 I can put on if the B&S is bad and I have a rear fuel tank and fender support from a 412-8. 
Another project....

[Sparky-(Admin) 19,563]

  Not sure about them being special....called an “Anniversary model” but I think it was a chance for WH use up old leftover body parts in 1981. And then WH kinda cheaped out and slipped in the less costly Briggs.
  That’s being said it’s still a WH so try saving it or pass along to another WH guy, always a better option than the scrapyard.

[Pollack Pete 2,273]

NICE......I like it.11 horse Briggs and Stratton? I've got one tucked away in the corner of my barn.It ran about 6 yrs ago.I always thought it was a kinda neat tractor.Mine is probably one of  the cosmetically best Wheel Horse tractors that I have.Hence stored inside.Mine has the ribbed front tires too.Must be front tire design just for these models??? Love the Kohlers,but I grew up with Briggs engines.Kinda soft spot for them.Have fun with your new toy.

Edited September 13, 2020 by Pollack Pete

[Burnerman 758]

2 hours ago, Sparky said:

  That’s being said it’s still a WH so try saving it or pass along to another WH guy, always a better option than the scrapyard.

  Oh no! No scrapyard for this. It will run again. 

[WHNJ701 4,164]

Did your neighbor pull it out of a jersey swamp??

[Burnerman 758]

Close!! He bought it years ago as a project tractor for his son. He says he got it running but then they lost interest. He lives right next to the lake😂. It’s been sitting for years. 
 I have an Good running M12 On a parts 312-8. I’m gunna throw it in this, get it mechanically sound and start playing with pulleys. 😁. 
I just have to get the 520h carb and ignition issues straightened out for my son. 🤔

Edited September 13, 2020 by Burnerman

[Bill D 1,602]

Save all the PTO parts.  Those can be valuable for swapping in engines without thrust bearings.  Bill

[Burnerman 758]

21 hours ago, Bill D said:

Save all the PTO parts.  Those can be valuable for swapping in engines without thrust bearings.  Bill

I’m not sure what the difference is besides engine shaft size. There’s nothing special that I can see in the Pto mechanism.  
i have all the parts if anyone needs them. I also have the B&S 11hp off of it if anyone wants it or needs parts. The flywheel is shot and it’ll need a full overhaul I would think. 
I got the M12 in. Just needs a hood hinge lift and wiring. 

I’ve got to get a rear fuel tank installed too.  

This muffler came on the Briggs. It’s been welded but otherwise usable. 

[Bill D 1,602]

The hoop and mounting plate are Briggs specific.  The real value is in the drive pulley.  It's machined on the backside to accept a ball bearing.  I had to make a new steel plate to bolt to the motor, but that setup allowed me to use a Kohler Command from a Cub Cadet that did not have thrust bearings.  Bill

[johnnymag3 2,444]

I dont think it matters much, JMHO at this point

 

[Bill D 1,602]

Someone on here was looking for that drive pulley not to long ago.  The inner race on the PTO should fit any machine with a 1" crank.  I wish you were closer.  I have a neighbor with a GT 1142.  It would be nice to have spare parts.  Bill

[Renrag 69]

Pm me about that b&s 11h  please mines tired and needs help 

[Burnerman 758]

22 hours ago, Bill D said:

The hoop and mounting plate are Briggs specific.  The real value is in the drive pulley.  It's machined on the backside to accept a ball bearing.  I had to make a new steel plate to bolt to the motor, but that setup allowed me to use a Kohler Command from a Cub Cadet that did not have thrust bearings.  Bill

Cool. I found it! Neat setup. 

[Burnerman 758]

Swapped over the rear fuel tank, seat and fender from the donor 312. I didn’t get any pics. I also stripped the Briggs down To a long block. The valves are burnt and it didn’t get treated well. The neighbor musta rebuilt everything else though and it sat  Looks like if it did run the timing was off.
I’m parting out so let me know if you need anything. I’m not shipping the engine block. Pm me. 

[Bill D 1,602]

The Kohler Command I had came off a Cub Cadet.  That entire PTO setup with the mounting plate for the engine gives you lots of engine options.  You will have to make a new steel plate to mount to the engine for the thrust bearing.  I would save all the pieces, they could be used for a Predator engine swap.  Bill

[Burnerman 758]

It’s alive. Made a crude wire harness to test the kill relay and make sure it charges. All good. Gotta raise the hood to clear the muffler and pickup a battery on the way home tmw. Then we ride! Lol. 
I’ll make a new harness for it, the wire nuts are just there for mockup. 

[Burnerman 758]

Got it so it moves itself around. I can let it wait for now. I’ve got too much to do now that hours are waning and leaves are starting to drop. It’ll get its turn in the garage. 
Gotta finish the 520h first. I have all my parts waiting.