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Spring brings out the crazy folks
ineedanother replied to kpinnc's topic in non tractor related discussion
Well, I jumped out of all types and don't remember any being perfectly good. -
here is where the sickle hold up rod is located on my 656. Don’t know if it’s in the right place or not, but it looks like it is in the right place.
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Just got me a 418-8 tonight, been wanting one ever since I got a 418-A couple summers ago. Needs some cleaning up but runs sweet and decent older 48" deck. Of course the paper ID tag is wasted on it. What would be the model number on it?
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Larger casters aren't too expensive at HF if you need to move over something rougher and you probably don't have many other options to get it moved. It sounds like that might be worth the trouble and expense.
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Don Joel joined the community
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I find batteries to be hit or miss and there doesn't seem to be much for warranties anymore. Tenders definitely make a difference in my experience. I got my last couple at AutoZone and they seem to be solid with good cranking power (rated at 435/350) and they're readily available in L or R. Some are domestic but most are imported now.
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What would the holes there on an 854 be then because all three of our 854s inclouding the one that is original, since the lever style pto didnt come out till 66. Looking in the sales brochures and people with sickles, I had assumed that they were for the mount that goes on the side of the dash stand to hold the bar up when no in use.
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Magnum M14S - Governor Shaft Replacement & Mystery Metal in Oil Pan
Handy Don replied to Red Barrons's topic in Engines
if your only motivation for the electric fuel pump was the now-discovered failed mechanical pump, You may choose to revert with a replacement. However, if you are happy with the electric, there is no need to replace the mechanical pump--use a gasket and a simple plate to cover the hole where the fuel pump fits. The seal needs only to be strong enough to handle the fluctuating crankcase pressure and keep splashing oil from seeping out. -
Go get two cheap dollies from Harbor Freight (about 10 bucks each) and lift the rear wheels onto it. At least you can shuffle it around on smooth surfaces. A 12hp Kohler is worth rebuilding. Can be expensive but well worth it. Hardest part is finding a shop to do the bore and grind the crank.
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On my 518-H, I resorted to removing one rear wheel and supporting the axle case on a small dolly. That let the wheel-less hub rotate through the differential when the wheeled side was turning. Later, while it was in the shop, I’d use a wheeled jack under the transaxle to hoist the rear then move it. Lastly, I got a set of “car skates." In the end, the 518-H donated its topsides to a 520-H chassis, the Eaton 700 got donated to member in need, the dolly got cannibalized, and the skates went to @ebinmaine!
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Appreciate any guidance, or feedback: 70's B-80?
kpinnc replied to Buschlight13's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Welcome to the forum! Not a B-80. Looks like a 655 or 656 or 855? Mid 60s machine for sure. There should be an id tag under the panel beneath the steering wheel with a part number that will verify what it is. The transmission is easily fixable and worth it. Only downside to a Predator engine will be that it is so light weight. If you use that short frame to pull a heavy implement you'll need to be careful. You also need to get the brake working very well. -
This is on my 867, which should be the same. 1/4 x 20 threads. I used mine to mount a charging port...
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Appreciate any guidance, or feedback: 70's B-80?
Achto replied to Buschlight13's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
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RedSquare mentioned around the 1:02:00 mark
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Looks like mine! Have fun with it. I have the bervac rear weight bracket and weights for mine when I used the blower. I just have the single stage WH blower. The weights pretty much make it unstoppable!
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You know the rules, front ends on Friday only or we will be forced to call out the Photo Police. Since you appear to be a first time offender we can let you off with a warning.
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Unfortunately the 312-A has an Eaton 700 transaxle and they can not be pushed or towed without damaging the transmission.
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Magnum M14S - Governor Shaft Replacement & Mystery Metal in Oil Pan
Red Barrons replied to Red Barrons's topic in Engines
Okay, couldn't wait because it was driving me nuts. You were 100% correct. Broken fuel pump lever. The tractor only has 305 hours on it - meaning it has sat a lot. Looks like that fuel pump froze up and likely broke the lever on a start. Going to replace the pump, of course. Also, will absolutely take a look at that camshaft. Want to make sure nothing got marred up, bent, etc. Thanks to both of you for the help here! I will let you know if I find anything else and/or if I'm successful in doing this without a full disassembly. Fingers crossed! -
Sundstrand Hydrogear and piston to piston
oneshort replied to pfrederi's topic in Transmissions and transaxles
Hey; i think I am dealing with this problem too. I have what started out as an 876 automatic drive. Was told that the pump and whatever else was changed out. I think what I have now is a sundstrand hydrogear model 90-2019 pump and gear motor. I have honed ,lapped and polished and cleaned the whole thing repeatedly. The cylinder rides on the charge pump housing just like the one in the picture. No valve plate. swash plate fine , slippers honed down till the hole in them is pretty big. No power. Won’t pull the hat off your head. Makes squealing noise when handle is advanced. I even took string and coated it with silicone and put it in the groove of the center section of the gear motor. Is there anything else I can do to make this thing pull? I was going to try a new cylinder and pistons. Thanks P. S. I’ve read that the 90-2019 is a series 15 model 90. - Yesterday
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Magnum M14S - Governor Shaft Replacement & Mystery Metal in Oil Pan
953 nut replied to Red Barrons's topic in Engines
You should take a close look at the camshaft while you are3 in there, lots of action going on around it. -
It’s not Friday but here’s a front end pic of my 1257.
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I googled that part #.. and bought 2 bolts listed in the download description.. get home and they don’t fit those 2 holes above my 856 logo. Any chance you know what size fits in those holes?
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Magnum M14S - Governor Shaft Replacement & Mystery Metal in Oil Pan
Red Barrons replied to Red Barrons's topic in Engines
Thanks for the welcome and the reply! Ugh, not what I wanted to hear - but appreciate the insight and the manual! If I don't have to replace the governor gear, I'm going to give it a good college try with a pocket extend-o-magnet and some patience. I have very little faith it'll work - but may be worth a try? Okay, so you might be onto something with this - as the fuel pump lever is actuated via the camshaft (which aligns with how it got inside the crankcase). Also of interest, which aligns with this theory: I installed an electric fuel pump about a year ago or so because I was having trouble with cold starts. I have a feeling that that, if true, that broken lever is exactly the reason I was fighting for fuel on starts. I'll try to pull the fuel pump here in the next few days and will let you all know what I find. If this is it, that would absolutely be best case scenario all around. More to come! I can't say THANK YOU enough to both of you! -
Last year I ran my 312-A out of oil. Think I froze the engine, but that's a problem for another day. The rear wheels will not move, and I need to move it to another location to work on it. I made sure it was in neutral. Still won't turn. Got any ideas I can try? Thanks in advance.
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Appreciate any guidance, or feedback: 70's B-80?
953 nut replied to Buschlight13's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Check out this post, it will probably get the job done for you.
