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  2. Gary S Minnesota

    C160 RPM drops when hydro engages?

    Gary S Minnesota replied to Gary S Minnesota's topic in Implements and Attachments

    Interesting question? I’ll have to crank her up tomorrow and check that! Thanks for the tip! Gary
  3. sqrlgtr
    Is this the cables that has the little notches that does the locking? I believe he (Dan) had one on a tractor at the Big Show year before last that he showed me. I think it was him and it would indeed stay wherever you set it. I have been looking off and on ever since and have never found them anywhere. The higher quality friction type do all right but just don't have the shelf life of the others
  4. WHX??
    I haven't either since Dan was lucky enough to find one. It really locks up too. Once you lock the throttle you can push the tractor with it
  5. Bill D
    Definitely worth repowering your Work Horse in that condition. I have an engine here, but no good way to get it to you. There are NOS engines on ebay. Old Craftsman tractors may also yield a usable engine.
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  7. adsm08
    The whole image looks skewed, like maybe it was taken with a wide-angle lens.
  8. Rick3478

    Mule drive question

    Rick3478 replied to maine home's topic in Implements and Attachments

    I have not seen one do this, but will try to address some of your questions. The nut does not need to be very tight. If you crushed a spacer, that's too tight. Replace it. The pulleys and shroud should be just far enough apart that they don't touch. IIRC that puts the longest spacer in the middle. You don't often see a 36" deck on a tractor over 12HP, but I won't judge. Maybe you have a narrow gate or trees to go between. Having said that, are you sure you are using the right belt? I think most of the 36" decks use the 102741 belt, which is 1/2" x 97". And the 42" decks I expected on this tractor use the 108834 belt, which is 1/2" x 98". If you try to use a 42" belt on a 36" deck, the extra length will force you to jack the mule pretty far out to get it tight, which will rotate the pulley angles in a bad way. And that's my first guess on a cause.
  9. adsm08

    C160 RPM drops when hydro engages?

    adsm08 replied to Gary S Minnesota's topic in Implements and Attachments

    Is your valve returning to the neutral position correctly?
  10. 8ntruck

    Mule drive question

    8ntruck replied to maine home's topic in Implements and Attachments

    I've had deck drive belts flip on the clutch pulley. Tightening the mule drive solved that. As I stated before, I run my belts with about 1/2" deflection on each side between the clutch pulley and mule drive pulleys. I've never had a belt roll and jump like your's. On belt routing, the tapered side of the belt goes in on the clutch pulley and inner pulley. The flat side (outside) of the belt goes on the flat, outer mule drive pulley. Inner mule drive pulley, tapered side of the belt in, outer mule drive pulley, tapered side away from the pulley. The nut clamps on the spacers and inner races of the pulley bearings. Tightness should not affect the bullies. Having said that, I will also say I tighten mine to 30 or 40 ft lb - measured by my finely calibrated arm. Might be worthwhile to tighten the mule drive pulleys without a belt on them to confirm that they spin freely. If they don't, you will be heating the bearings, bullies, and belt to unhealthy temperatures. Have you noticed a burning rubber smell? Hope this helps. Please do post a description of the solution when you find one. That might help someone else solve a similar problem in the future.
  11. oldlineman started following Mule drive question
  12. oldlineman

    Mule drive question

    oldlineman replied to maine home's topic in Implements and Attachments

    Do you have a twist in the drive belt?
  13. ebinmaine started following I would like to put a 23hp Kohler command in my C-85 how electronically could I wire it up to run off a key?
  14. Gary S Minnesota

    C160 RPM drops when hydro engages?

    Gary S Minnesota replied to Gary S Minnesota's topic in Implements and Attachments

    Thanks for the replies guys. As I mentioned the C-160 lifts that heavy two stage snow thrower without a problem. By the way I do have the 2 helper springs that the factory recommends installed. My question centers on the fact the the engine RPM drops when I lift the snow thrower and REMAINS REDUCED until I actually lower the snow thrower to the drive way at which time the RPM returns to it’s previous setting. My 520 H by comparison, looses a bit of RPM also when lifting , but the RPM returns to the previous speed as soon as I release the up lever with the snow thrower remaining in the upmost position. I don’t have to lower the snow-thrower to get the RPM back up with the 520 H.
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  16. 702854boy

    What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?

    702854boy replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors

    Why's that deck look wide?
  17. Syrmore

    What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?

    Syrmore replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors

  18. MainelyWheelhorse
    Ok, I’ll give it a look. Once I saw the parts start coming back as also magnum parts I thought this might not be a C-141 level repower.
  19. MainelyWheelhorse
    @JCM Thanks, I figured you might recognize it 😁.
  20. JCM started following I would like to put a 23hp Kohler command in my C-85 how electronically could I wire it up to run off a key?
  21. JCM
    That C-85 looks very familiar Justin. Engine looks nice in there. Good luck
  22. kpinnc started following Just Don't Find Them Like This Too Often...
  23. kpinnc
    Oh... My... Gosh.... On the subject of cables, if they ever have any Willys that have locks on the throttle cable, I'd jump all over it. Sadly, I haven't found any of those.
  24. 953 nut
    The solenoid is mounted on your starter and the voltage regulator / rectifier is the same as any magnum, it is probably already mounted near the flywheel fan.
  25. kpinnc

    Side shot Saturday... AND SUNDAY !

    kpinnc replied to Sparky-(Admin)'s topic in Wheel Horse Tractors

  26. 953 nut started following I would like to put a 23hp Kohler command in my C-85 how electronically could I wire it up to run off a key?
  27. 953 nut
    Here ya go, all of your other wiring including safety switches will work just fine.
  28. sqrlgtr
    Amazon.com: PGN 3/4" x 1-3/8" (4 Pack) Flanged Ball Bearings Chrome Steel Lubricated : Patio, Lawn & Garden @Bill D will this work
  29. Bill D
    What is the PGN part number for those bearings? I need some new one's myself. Thanks.
  30. MainelyWheelhorse started following I would like to put a 23hp Kohler command in my C-85 how electronically could I wire it up to run off a key?
  31. MainelyWheelhorse
    So I’d like to put this, in this… As far as I know the only thing it needs electronically to run the engine separately, is a key switch that at least by part number is the same as the Magnum’s. What else do I need electronically to be able to run it in my C-85? I assume I’d need a small rectifier like the Magnum’s as well, possibly a solenoid. At least this time I have a good idea what it needs but I’m completely new to the Commands. Thanks!
  32. ebinmaine

    ignition or carb ?

    ebinmaine replied to John c's topic in Engines

    My first Wheelhorse. 1974 B80. Tugging a tree.
  33. sqrlgtr started following ignition or carb ?
  34. sqrlgtr

    ignition or carb ?

    sqrlgtr replied to John c's topic in Engines

    Those K181 8's punch way above their weight class and a well tuned one will surprise you at the amount of work they will do.
  35. MainelyWheelhorse

    I got another one…. An 83 C-85 8 speed

    MainelyWheelhorse replied to MainelyWheelhorse's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations

    After a bit of a hiatus due to work, I’m back to tinkering on the C-85. I’d like to get it running at least for the M&G but we’ll see as there’s a lot to do. It’s a newer engine a Kohler Command EFI 23 hp but at least it’s Kohler powered and 15 extra horses. As of right now it’s just a test fit.
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