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So another question what is the best place to get parts from right now. I am aware of lil red barn, any other recommendations or should I got with them?
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I Think This Group Might Be Bad For Me - Meet My New B100 Automatic
BradKahler replied to BradKahler's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
I needed to remove the fan shroud so I could blow out the mouse nest. As luck would have it one of the bolts snapped off. This was the bolt on the lower left corner when looking at the shroud. I didn't want to leave it like that but I also didn't want to remove the flywheel so I figured I might as well at least try and drill it out and re-tap the hole. I have a 12" long set of drill bits in 1/16" increments so I decided to give it a try. I started with the 1/16" and succeeded in getting it centered and drilled all the way through the bolt remnants. Next was the 1/8" and then the 3/16". I don't have a long #7 drill bit so I had to settle for trying to use the 1/4-10 tap in an undersized hole and see what would happen. My biggest fear was breaking the tap off. I didn't have a long enough tap handle so I had to settle for a small wrench to turn the tap. Beyond all expectations I managed to succeed with the tap. I hope to never have to try that again The tip of the tap sticking through the hole is shown circled in red in the last picture. 1/16" drill bit 1/8" drill bit The tip of the tap as it broke through. -
Oh. I don't have one of those. Our Ace used to be good before it was an Ace.
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A good hardware store has them if they keep the drawers stocked.
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I've had the engine out of my 855 a few times now and never had much trouble either. Just gotta use both hands. That's not a bad idea. Where do you get them?
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WD40 is neither a penetrant, nor a lubricant, and is not at all appropriate to this task. In my experience the idea of welding a washer and nut over it is probably the best bet, short of a machine shop.
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Side shot Saturday... AND SUNDAY !
c-series don replied to Sparky-(Admin)'s topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
I’m having some electrical work done in one of my sheds so I had to move the tractors out to have room for them to work. So I brought them in my garage. -
A 1 hour walk, a 30 minute nap, then made the Swedish(venison) Meatballs for the Christmas Eve gang. They'll be in the freezer till Christmas Eve morning, then go in the crock pot with the grape jelly, ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.
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Unfortunately I’m not the one on Long Island that bought and sold it. But if ole Ralphy boy wants to buy another I might just have a few available! He used to live not too far from me, but I’m not sure if he still does? His brother has a horse farm not about 15 minutes away. Very cool to see! I wonder if anyone will stop and say “Holy cow, look! It’s a Wheel Horse!” My guess is that they will probably just give that tractor away when they are done with it.
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Thanks for the information , its well appreciated👍
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True Americana right there!
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@Joe BenHayon
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@Handy Don Thanks for the NASA study info. My wife always has very cold hand in the winter.
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So my father called all excited today about a 702 tractor he sold to a guy down in Long Island NY. Apparently, the guy he sold it to then sold it to a purchaser for Ralph Lauren. Now that 702 is in the window display at their flagship store on Madison Ave in NYC. Here's a pic of it
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Large collection of parts not selling separately
The Tuul Crib posted a classfied in Wheel Horse for Sale
I have a large collection of parts. I will not sell separately. I am retiring next year and could possibly be selling my house so I don't want to move this stuff. I have lots of motor parts, including cranks two running motors . 12 horse and a 16 horse a couple of mower decks tires, wheels, and more. Thanx -
What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
Red Stallion replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Thanks guys! I was thinking the rubber trick as I have some left over from the foot wells. The paint is so soft that the springs will chew through it within the first 100m of me bouncing on it. -
Territory scoping was actually the very reason we walked in the way we did. Following the old cart road in blue can't be done with machines but can be walked. There are trees down blocking the path. Following the green trail we went up.. yes. Part of it is a current snowmobile trail. Our thought is too get better cutting tools in there and possibly harvest the wood. It's all public access reserve land now.
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With the snow, maybe not, but can you get a tractor in there via the old cart road?
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I have two more sets of these wide 520H wheels. Likely I'll duplicate the exact setup on other tractors.
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To answer the original question Emphatically YES you need that bolt. Note that manufacturers do not like spending money unnecessarily. If that bolt wasn’t needed, it simply wouldn’t be there in the first place!
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I had the same thing on a small block. That bolt takes all of the exhaust heat. I tried drilling and that bolt was heat hardened. I took it to a friend of mine who mounted the block on his mill and got it drilled straight and put in a helicoil.If your bolt is stuck like mine was you're not going to get it to turn out.
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We are also conscientious about these and we replace them every few years, just because. Had the gas company put in a gas detector as well. The most recent version of the combined smoke/CO alarm outside the bedrooms upstairs has a voice synthesizer as well as a beeper. Pretty cool that it announces “Battery Low -- Replace Battery Now” 😁
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What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
Lee1977 replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
I see you have a 520-H and the seat is adjustable. The seat springs will bolt up eater way. You can move the seat closer or farther back by witch way they are mounted. -
I use the push nuts like you see holding brake drums on from the factory.
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I got some spacers and was just wondering. Really like the look and would welcome the extra stability for these hills around here... glad to hear about nothing done to fender...
