Prater 75 #1 Posted November 29, 2009 I am not going to tear this one all the way down. I just want to get it in good running order and use it around the house. Dont make fun of the Grille, theres a new one on the way. The wiring harness is all messed up so I will probably be wiring it from scratch. there are a few parts I need and a few parts that are questionable. Here are a few pics, notice how someone jerry-rigged the coils, and I am sure I will need a PTO engage rod. They also took out all the safety switches. I took off the Bolens three point mower and stashed it behind the fence... I am fortunate that dad installed a winch on the trailer. It was on sale at Harbor Freight for $49. It pulled the D180 on the trailer(Partially with the parking brake on) with no problem. Here is a video link of me using the winch to off load the tractor into the garage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 71 #2 Posted November 29, 2009 Steven.the D180 also had a larger air filter than the one shown,about 3" tall,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prater 75 #3 Posted November 29, 2009 Rick, I just put that one on there to keep things out of the carb while I work on it. You have a an extra PTO rod? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 71 #4 Posted November 29, 2009 Steven,will have to do some checking on a pto rod,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prater 75 #5 Posted November 29, 2009 Rick, Do they make a front PTO for this tractor? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prater 75 #6 Posted November 29, 2009 Here are the parts I know of that I need for the tractor: 103992 Instrument Plate 102885 Trans Oil Temp 104682 Wiring Harness 102892 Hydro Knob 960154 Whizlock for the knob 102927 Rear Clutch Rod 103039 Front clutch Rod Also looking for the safety switch for the PTO but dont know the part number Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #7 Posted November 29, 2009 Steven that looks like a pretty straight D. I'm just about done going through an 18Auto, takes a little time with all the parts...."heavy parts too" I've seen a few D's turn up with that coil mod. The factory Kohler coil is kinda pricey & two standard coils were probably a cheaper solution. TT pointed out to another member here a Harley Davidson coil will work & be much cheaper than the Kohler part. Whats wrong with he PTO engageing linkage rod? I see it's bowed some but they do have a curve in them to clear the engine & air filter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prater 75 #8 Posted November 29, 2009 It was cut and welded on. Just preference I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #9 Posted November 29, 2009 It was cut and welded on. Just preference I guess. Wasn't able to see it in the pics or missed it. Yeah hack stuff like that bothers me too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 71 #10 Posted November 29, 2009 I have seen a lot of Ds with repaired pto linkage rods,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d180man 5 #11 Posted November 30, 2009 Hi rick is right on the rod ! our first d looks just like that and it works fine we have used our tiller and 60" 3pt mower fine on it ! that is a nice looking d wheelhorse ! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prater 75 #12 Posted November 30, 2009 I have got to start looking for a tiller as soon as I have her running and the 3 point operating again...doubt I find anything close to Oklahoma though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d180man 5 #13 Posted November 30, 2009 We still may be getting a 2 tiller in that we dont need but if you can find some one that will take it a part to ship is best than shipping on a pallet that is what we think but you just have to keep looking it is funny where you will find some of the stuff for them ! but good luck on your d you will love it ! :WRS: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prater 75 #14 Posted December 1, 2009 I dont mind a road trip if the price is good on a tiller. Let me know. I have most of the parts I need now. Just need that temperature guage now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prater 75 #15 Posted December 5, 2009 I built most of the wiring harness tonight. I am still waiting for the safety switches to arrive so I just bypassed them for now. She started right up, then I had to kill her realizing the garage door was down and it was 11:40PM...Oops...I did check the 3 point and it raised and lowered fine. I will see if it looses presure overnight. I just have to wire in the lights and remaining gauges. I used the color code from the manual to keep everything organized. All the connectors are soldered and heat shrinked to protect from vibration. I also took off the homade grill prepping it for the replacement. I noticed that the crank shaft is splined like a PTo can be mounted on the front. What parts shoudl I be looking for to mount the front pto, or is the shaft all there is? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tgranthamfd 28 #16 Posted December 5, 2009 Rick, I just put that one on there to keep things out of the carb while I work on it. You have a an extra PTO rod? Hey is that a 10 horse air breather?? Glad you got it running, Got any pics of the wireing job, I got to do a littlt, too. Minor stuff like head lights on my 80 model C-BlackHood :notworthy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bitten 134 #17 Posted December 5, 2009 Prater I have never seen any thing other then a snow blower on the front of a D, and it doesnt mount to the lower(rear) PTO that you have pictured. It has its own pulley and the belt goes on the front groove of the PTO. Wheel Horse has that cut out at the front of the rear PTO for something but I do not know what it would be for. Nice looking tractor you have there. Good luck with her and have fun. P.J. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 71 #18 Posted December 5, 2009 Steve your pto looks right just the way it is,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clintonnut 126 #19 Posted December 5, 2009 I think the only thing they took the block out plate for was the loader Charlie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prater 75 #20 Posted December 5, 2009 Thanks Guys, Terry, Yep thats off the 10. As soon as my new one gets here I will get it to you and Garry. I needed to keep things from getting dropped in the carb. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d180man 5 #21 Posted December 5, 2009 Prater I have never seen any thing other then a snow blower on the front of a D, and it doesnt mount to the lower(rear) PTO that you have pictured. It has its own pulley and the belt goes on the front groove of the PTO. Wheel Horse has that cut out at the front of the rear PTO for something but I do not know what it would be for. Nice looking tractor you have there. Good luck with her and have fun. P.J. Hi they had a brush cutter too that went up front ! but it works just like the snowblower it uses a belt ! i have never see some thing that was hook to the front running off to pto ! and the loader should run by a belt too! i know d250 run off the front ! but my 550 runs by a belt ! but good luck with it ! still looking good !! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prater 75 #22 Posted December 5, 2009 A few more things. Started the engine today. Runs fine, just a puff of smoke at startup then its clear. The pto clutch is not working. The clutch is engaged all the time. I will get it figured out though. The other thing is I tried the 3 point and it did not work. The tractor would not go forward or reverse either so I shut it down and checked the fluid. Nothing on the dipstick. i guess when i ran the 3 point last night is sucked up all the fluid. Do you use motor oil like suggested in the user manual? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdog_kustoms 82 #23 Posted December 5, 2009 i used 10w30 motor oil in mine ti runs great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d180man 5 #24 Posted December 6, 2009 Hi look under the seat there should be a decal that will say what to use if it is still there? but ours use motor oil ! and i think it is 10w30 with out looking it up ! and check the vavle that it is turned in ! good luck ! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 71 #25 Posted December 6, 2009 Steve,Curtis is right,make sure tow valve is closed,it is located on left side above running board,it takes a screwdriver,if it is already closed and you are full of oil and tractor wont move,Iwill stop here for now,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
