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If that doesn't work then buy a puller but you'll probably still need to wack the bolt. Those holes in it are only 1/4-20 threads so use all 4 holes for a puller or something that can get under the edges of the flywheel.
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No, I haven't tried yet and don't doubt that I can get it off but just looking for best practice to avoid any adverse outcomes. I'm pretty confident I can wedge it off with pressure and impact.
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Don't pick the weak points of the plate to wedge it and it'll pop off without breaking the plate. Doubtful most I've popped off were ever done before. Did you actually try it yet? You can use wood wedges behind it but then you gotta smack that nut/crank end much harder to make up for the give of the wood.
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When my filter air gasket broke, I used weather strip glue to put it back on, and then ordered a new one. It stayed in place until I changed oil the following time, at which time I put a new one on.
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Hard for me to believe, but I don't think this thing has ever had it's skirt lifted
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That's how I've done it in the past and trust it, but have always been concerned about damaging the bearing plate and I don't think this one has been off in 50 years.
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2026 Big Show Buy/Sell/Trade Thread
702854boy replied to Pullstart's topic in Wheel Horse Collectors Club Show
If someone has one for sale for cheapish, I wouldn't mind getting a snowblower that would work on my 854. -
The blown Onan P220 that I parted had an awkward and stubborn flywheel. The service manual showed a simple puller with four screws through a plate and into threaded holes in the flywheel. Made it about 15 minutes. Snug then a bit more on the screws and a tap on the plate with a mallet and had the flywheel off in about 2 minutes. And yes leaving the nut on the crankshaft is critical. Bust or chip a fin and you’re done and cursing a blue streak.
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No puller required Wedge the flywheel from the back against the plate but not super tight. I use 2 large screwdrivers spaced apart on each side. Loosen the nut so it's at the edge of the threads plus a tad tp protect the threads. Smack the nut with a brass hammer and viola. the flywheel is off. A piece of hardwood and any old hammer will wok if you don't have a brass hammer. I've yet to have a flywheel that didn't come off doing it this way
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Handy Don replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
That’s the rule here. Gotta be able to stop if you wanna go (and there is a driving test you must pass). To that end, though, I’ve put seat sliders on two of our tractors, each with ~5” of travel, which lets the “small” and the “tall” both be comfy and safe! -
Sadly, mine was a hand-me-down from the late 40s and doesn’t support sockets. But it DID come with a fat blade for slotted screws which has been terrific on a lot of old furniture work. You have a lot more control than with a powered impact driver.
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MainelyWheelhorse replied to Mickwhitt's topic in non tractor related discussion
Today was some weed wacking after mowing yesterday and doing some maintenance on my 312’s 42” RD deck. Adding to the ambidextrous, how did you do in school conversation, I’m somewhat Ambidextrous. A bit more right handed than left I could read/spell very well in school. I never had a problem with that. I have had a talent for art since I was 6. I have a Batchellors degree in it. I do well enough at math to do well in the day to day stuff but nothing more. I do better now than in school with it.I have been in glasses since I was 4. I am mechanically inclined. Despite limited experience, I rebuilt a tractor from a shell in a little over 3 months. I’d say I’m a mix of things. -
I have a working carb right now. I robbed a known good needle and float from another one. It will get me to the show at least. I'll see if I can find stuff there.
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Moved some stuff out of the garage and took a sneak peak picture of a soon to be completed project:
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I'm sorry for your loss, dogs make great companions and they leave such a hole when they're gone. Remember all the good times.
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My apologies if this has been addressed before since I suspect it has, but I got exhausted before the search did I need a good puller for this flywheel (k341). This one has likely never moved since installed but it's in pretty good condition. I could probably manage but wouldn't shy away from acquiring a good tool for this since I have a few others with similar needs. TIA.
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What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
Chris689 replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Got home from work and the kids wanted to play outside. After a bit my youngest decided to go to the barn because he wanted a tractor ride. He picked out the C120 and we did a few laps. Then my oldest decided she wanted to try and drive it. So I let her try but seat set up was too tall for her to fully reach the clutch and brake pedals so I grabbed the 10-8 since it’s just the one pedal and seat straight on the fender and she fit it pretty good. While she drove around I grabbed the gorilla cart and put the two youngest in that attached to the 120. Great way to end a long work day. -
What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
sqrlgtr replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Thanks I have a set of the V61's on this 520 and a C160 and tri ribs on just about everything else. I like the looks and the way they perform. -
💩 I can send you the pieces if need be.
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What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
MainelyWheelhorse replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Today, I worked on pulling parts off an old mowing deck I got from @ebinmaine I also pulled the mowing deck off the 312 as it was making enough noise to drown out the tractor. The idler was bad on that deck so as luck would have it, the idler I took off the other deck was a direct match. Now to put everything back on and try it out. -
Well that's was a bust. After a week or so the order got canceled and refunded.
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ineedanother replied to ineedanother's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
And they're cheap...although the phillips tend to be stronger on the better ones. Great for 3/8" sockets but the phillips driver tips on these are priceless IMO. -
Niiiiice. That manual impact driver was a recommended purchase by the folks here on Redsquare several years ago when we restored my 1974 C160-8 Cinnamon Horse. EXCELLENT purchase. Whack! To tighten. Then loosen. Repeat. Remove.
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ineedanother replied to ineedanother's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
I've had issues in the past with the #3 phillips for the screen on the flywheel. I've soaked these for a few days and hit them with the manual impact. Four for 4
