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In the class I run my tractor in you can’t go more then a 330 lift cam. And that is what I bought from Vogel. And I have 1.380” 45 Dey valves I ran in it. I’m not sure about the valves spring though. Also porting and polishing really helps. Even to gain 3 horsepower is a big deal.
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Bang! Pow! To the moon Alice!
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@ineedanother that pump has been bombproof for me , initially tried the small tube type , failed , also added a single green LED dash light to verify its operation , always experimenting with REPEDITIVE ISSUES / PROBLEMS , love doing that , go over EVERY STAGE OF FAULT / FUNCTION , NO MATTER HOW SMALL OR INSUGNIFICANT , ITS THE COLLECTION OF THOSE ,that makes for REPEDITIVE FAILURES , regularly marvel at how easily , lever , related movement can be . years ago , eliminated , pulley failures , lubrication , also functional detailing , actually pretty simple to make a change , and you would be hard pressed to see it , ex , the pto lever set up , is a STRUGGLE OF FUNCTION , every hand off point , adds to the drag . proof of the pudding is , no / zero issues / failures since , simple change . also no belt related bounce , you can't do that , pete
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Its used. It still has sawtooth tires and the original Techy. The hydraulics do work and it runs. The front sickle was restored not too long ago and I'd like to adapt it some way. The tub cart has no holes in it and also has the original tires
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Tire Recommendations for steep, snowy, mud
wallfish replied to Alrashid2's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Ahhh. Yes the taller rear tires will lower the blade some. There should be an adjustment underneath at the rock shaft where it lifts. (Not if you have a solid lift link connected) Disconnect it, turn the trunion to adjust the height and reconnect. Just don't raise it too far so it binds or you will have a hard time releasing the lift handle when it's locked in the up position. You could also add spacers ( washers, piece of flat bar, etc ) in the rear hitch mount between the trans to lower the rear of the plow frame which raises the blade - Today
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Depending on the climate in your location, the portable garages are susceptible to rainouts. Condensation that accumulates on the inside will get everything wet. I even put an exhaust fan in mine and still had considerable water damage.
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I forgot about yours Mike. But you know how Wheel Horse was about using up the previous years parts. There's no more reliable way to know what was original than the original parts manuals. Then they find a few leftover parts on the shelf. It actually makes the models that get them kinda special.
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Their 375 grind has a stock sounding idle. I would suggest adding their heavier springs. Their 338 grind requires different lifters, adjusters, and springs. At idle you be able to tell that the cam is not stock. Over bore of .010 - .030 is not a huge factor with HP. I would just bore it out to what is required to clean it up, leave room for a future rebuild if need be.
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Very Cool! Dad has a couple in his retired tool chest he used to lug around. Always thought it was a chisel of sorts. I don't appreciate the name calling. I consider myself to be a rather young tool.
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Easy. Double sided kickstand for the Wheel horsey motorcycle. A + I will take my prize now.
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My 76 C-160 has the flip seat so you really can't go by the year
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You spoiled her with that flame paint job
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It depends; is it used or used up?? I do not believe a front sickle was offered as a 1962 option - it is probably fron an RJ and "adapted" to work. It depends on the craftsmanship to do so... All told, as an assembled & functional package, I would take a stab at it saying it is in the $1000 range - perhaps. If it is just a mish-mash of parts from over 10 years or so, cut the price in half. My
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I use the coil wire from a 1960'sto 70's Ford Econoline 6 cylinder. Right length, fits well...
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1975 was the last year for the flip back seat. When I restored my 68 Indy 500 I added a spring to help the latch stay in the forward latched position. That may not work if there's damage or excessive wear to the latch.
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There's a few on display in the Studebaker museum. The museum is a cool tribute to the Studebakers and the areas history and well worth the visit but not to just see the Wheel Horses. They are more of an afterthought but hopefully that will improve later this year. Their manufacturing plant on Ireland Road is still there but is now Lock Joint Tube with no trace of what they use to be. Kinda cool to see if you know the history. Some people think that because they were made here it should be a hotspot for finding them. Not so.
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Bore can’t be more than .030 over, head can’t be shaved more than .050, and I can’t remember cam specs, but they were pretty big. Don’t want anything too crazy. Just looked, and I can’t run a solid flywheel over 22lbs in stock class.
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Yes, same two tractors.
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Live and learn I quess. I worked the oil patch and industrial services all my life. Never bolted anything together without never-seize.
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Do you have list of rules for the class that you want to pull in? The cam I chose will pass the "stock" specs in the club I pull with. It may not pass for "stock" with other clubs.
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My first gasket did not have a fire ring. Replacement gasket does have a fire ring, been running a long time with the new gasket.
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Yep, my Dad was trucker that hauled Jeeps from South Bend to Baltimore during the war. That screw driver was in every tool kit.
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Rj58 winter project
Chrishar replied to Chrishar's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
Got a lot done today on the RJ should be ready to run it -
I mean if you read my name tag you'd know, and if you haven't noticed I do live on a funny farm
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