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Fallowing the thread I added above will allow the safety switches to remain actives with no major wiring changes. Looking at the battery 103990 switch next to the magneto switch 103991 I decided to see what would happen if a 103991 (Magneto) switch was placed in a Battery Ignition tractor. With the exception of a frustrated person wondering why nothin works the outcome would be rather harmless. In the OFF position the R and A terminals would be connected Ground, no big deal. In the RUN position the I, A and R terminals would be connected, nothing would happen but no harm would come of it. In the START position the S an I terminals would be connected, once again nothing would happen but no harm would come of it. On the other hand, if this situation were turned around and the 103990 (Battery Ignition) switch were placed in a Magneto tractor things get a bit more interesting and a whole lot more expensive. In the OFF position none of the terminals are connected and all is well. In the RUN position the B, R, A and M terminals are connected and magic smoke will be released from the Magneto. In the START position the B, A, S and M terminals will be connected and the engine will turn over but there will be no spark because the magneto already is toast.
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I got a photo of the morning flag ceremony And I also got a photo of Kevin wrestling the block of ice cream
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@mrc I’m sure the more seasoned engine swappers on here can correct me if I’m wrong but when I built my C-141, I asked what the differences was between the K and Magnum. I was told it’s just the ignition. The physical engine size is the very close/the same with minute differences so it should fit. I was also told the key switch to run a Magnum has to be for the magneto ignition in the Magnum’s. for example, one from or for a 312. The K is points so that’s what you would already have. Don’t mix the two as the magneto to K would fry the coil etc… I didn’t run safety switches to simplify the wiring and almost a year later no issues. Do that at your own risk. @953 nut and @pfrederi also @ebinmaine are better versed in the nuances of K to Magnum wiring. At least this will get you pointed in the right direction.
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Keep the faith, it will all work out. Went through that as a young lad in the middle of winter. Watching your home burn is no fun at all. You may need to hire your own adjuster to make sure the insurer doesn’t cut corners, though. They make money collecting premiums and investing the proceeds. There’s no money for them paying claims.
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It will fit just fine. Here is a thread I posted a while back that shows how to alter the wiring.
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I saw this and thought it might apply to our tractors.
EB-80/8inPA replied to MainelyWheelhorse's topic in non tractor related discussion
Well then, that explains my multiple personality disorder. -
What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
sqrlgtr replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
me thinks the ball/tongue will still be even to top of axle and I tried making the hitch as tight as possible to tractor. Actually going to drill a new hole for the hitch pin and slid ball in another inch or so that will help also, I hope. .. This is going to be my firewood hauler at least thats the plan anyhow. Ive pulled some pretty heavy loads with a hitch that I made that goes on the sleeve type hitch and this one isn't much taller if any at all, just hated putting all that tongue weight on my lift cables . - Today
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I saw this and thought it might apply to our tractors.
MainelyWheelhorse replied to MainelyWheelhorse's topic in non tractor related discussion
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What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
ebinmaine replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Not me. I ain't set quite right. I've pulled loads of firewood up outta the forest that were well over 1000 lbs. Many times. -
New-to-me Horse (and other stuff) Hauler!!
ebinmaine replied to ebinmaine's topic in non tractor related discussion
All good points and your guesses seem to align with other folks' information. To weld two frames together there are of course, methods for grooving the weld by chamfering the edges combined with adding diamond shaped braces inside and out of the vertical parts of the frame. There can also be long thin braces added to the top and bottom of the frame. I'd prefer to avoid the frame stretching. I want to keep the bed build as simple as possible. When I get time next week I'll take some tractor size measurements on the Herd. I'm thinking I can put 3 of Trina's smaller tractors on the truck with an 8 foot long flat bed. That leaves room on the big trailer for six. -
men, thinking of replacing a very tired kohler 'k' series 10 hp engine with a 12 hp kohler magnum engine. will it fit under the hood of a 'C' series tractor? battery to magneto ignition. new key switch? wiring changes? thanks in advance regards mike
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What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
8ntruck replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Yup. That will work - up to a point. But usually that point is farther into the crazy zone of tractor operation than we dare to go...... -
Glad to hear there were no physical injuries and pray that the emotional injuries will subside as you put your lives together. Never having experienced this tragedy I can only imagine the pressure you are under. I pray that the process of repairing the damage will go smoothly for you and your family.
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What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
ebinmaine replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
I've used at least four different garden tractor hitches. All four have the ball mount on the high side. To counteract the light front end I have the big chipper on the Cinnamon Horse. I've also used a 100 lb plus home made weight. -
What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
8ntruck replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
if you flip that hitch over, the hitch ball will probably ABOVE the axle centerline. Pulling something attached to a tractor above the drive axle centerline encourages the tractor to flip over backwards. Be very very careful if you use it this way. Leave the toung jack an inch or two above the ground - that will act as a wheelie bar to help prevent a back flip. The hitch I built for my 14-8 places the hitch ball above the axle. The front end gets really light, really quick. This is encouraging me to make a hitch to mount to the front of the tractor. -
Gonna guess the working load limit on that tie is at least 100 lbs!
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Squonk's taking the wrong turn on the way to the Big Show Laundry pics!!!
Handy Don replied to squonk's topic in 2026 WHCC Show Pictures
Yep. Unthinking reliance on Google Maps has been proven challenging when there are two identically named restaurants nearby! -
The goal of the sale was to put it in the hands of someone who’d appreciate it and use it--success. Still, I appreciate the sentiment above and encourage you to act on it.
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Thanks for sharing your loss with us. Prayers for fortitude and strength coming your way.
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I've got a ditch on my Ky. property where a sickle mower that could angle down would be really handy - except for the rocks that are in the ditch.....
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I saw this and thought it might apply to our tractors.
Handy Don replied to MainelyWheelhorse's topic in non tractor related discussion
Fixed it for ya! 🤣 -
I don't even know what they are good for.
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I haven’t had any use for one but it’s always been that “one piece” that I’ve been missing since I sold my other one like a fool.
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Gopher Grinder....
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A Few Random Pics from Set Up Day
Wishin4a416 replied to rmaynard's topic in 2026 WHCC Show Pictures
Oh the memories.
