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I'm Not Sure Why, But I Now Have a B-80
sqrlgtr replied to BradKahler's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
I went to local getting place and got 1/2" round stock and made it out of it and put original rod on another plow that had rod missing. Used the one with the Heim joints on the plow that I planned on using the most. I cut the threads on a lathe but don't see why you couldn't use a good die to do it, also made it just a hair shorter to place lever closer to operator. Made my threads 1/2-20 but that's what the Heim joint thread is that I had. -
I wondered about that, I haven't had a functioning WH with limited slip in a long time. I vaguely recall my old Raider 9 didn't work all that great.
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I'm Not Sure Why, But I Now Have a B-80
BradKahler replied to BradKahler's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Yep, that's what I did. I took the blade off and turned the frame upside down. Still had to fight it because they used a cotter pin which was frozen in place. I might try the heim joint on my other blade. No one said I had to keep both dozer blades the same -
I'm Not Sure Why, But I Now Have a B-80
sqrlgtr replied to BradKahler's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
yeah they can be hard to get to. The last one I fooled with had a hair pin in it and somehow got bent almost around in a circle and I like to have never got it out. I finally just took blade off and turned it upside down for easier access, just the one pivot bolt holding it on. I put Heim joints on it. -
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I'm Not Sure Why, But I Now Have a B-80
BradKahler replied to BradKahler's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Heim joints sound like a pretty decent idea. There is a lot of slop in the original configuration. Using the nut like I did doesn't do anything for the slop, it just makes removing the rod a lot easier. Originally you had to access the inside of the quadrant to remove a pin before you could remove the rod. A real pain in the..... -
C-120 gets new shoes and wheels
sqrlgtr replied to groundhog47's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
here is a pic i think shows a pretty good difference between the rustoleum canvas white and white that Craftsman mowers come withe front wheel is canvas white. -
I Think This Group Might Be Bad For Me - Meet My New B100 Automatic
sqrlgtr replied to BradKahler's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Had a 310-8 that smoked like that but ran like a top and mowed with it for a few years like that. I did have to keep an eye on the oil though. Rings may be stuck or just worn, mine had a broke ring . Hope yours will straighten out with the ring free. -
I'm Not Sure Why, But I Now Have a B-80
sqrlgtr replied to BradKahler's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Looks good to me and a little grease sure want hurt any thing. I really know don't how the push/pull rod is fastened on yours, but I went with Heim joints front and back on mine and I never unhook rod from plow end just on lever end. You will like the extra holes. -
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'll look into Ring Free, thanks. It didn't even dawn on me that the crankcase breather could be an issue. This thing was covered with mud dabbers and other creatures both large and small. I'll check it tomorrow. Thanks! -
What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
My_horse replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Yesterday I brought the 314-8 into the garage, after not wanting to start or run right. Didn’t want to throttle up or move at anything above idle. Had it running outside the garage for a bit, then it cleared up. First thing I did was check the fuel. Almost empty. Well that was probably it. That tank went fast in 2 plowings. Dumped half a can of seafoam in the tank. Ran it back over to the shed and filled it up with non ethanol gas. Ran great since. Greased the tractor, and oiled up all the moving parts of the plow. plowed the driveway today with no issues. -
I'm Not Sure Why, But I Now Have a B-80
BradKahler replied to BradKahler's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
I spent some time the last couple of days installing the dozer blade. I needed to rework the quadrant control lever, add a couple of extra holes in the quadrant, and modify the quadrant control rod for easier installation and removal. I ran across this thread where PA Horseman appears to have made a change to the quadrant control rod that allowed for easy access to the hair pin. The only 1/2" diameter rod I had laying around was a long 1/2" bolt so I opted to leave the threads and just use a nut to hold it in place. When its all done I will use a nyloc nut to keep it in place. The two extra holes in the quadrant came out ok. I didn't like the grinding job I did to enlarge the holes a little but it is what it is. It works, that's all I care about. Here's the mod I made to the quadrant control lever. Everything seems to work, but it does take a strong grip to get the pin to retract. Is the pin supposed to be greased or is there some other way to make the operation a little smoother? -
I Think This Group Might Be Bad For Me - Meet My New B100 Automatic
lynnmor replied to BradKahler's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Yamaha sells a product called Ring Free that might help with your problem, it is sold online at the usual places as well as marinas and snowmobile shops. I would pour a small amount down the spark plug hole and let it set for a day or two, then add some to your fuel. Also check to see if your crankcase breather is functioning correctly. -
That setup is like having the Fire Extinguisher hanging on the wall Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.
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1975 Sundstrand end seal(s) ?
ebinmaine replied to ebinmaine's topic in Transmissions and transaxles
Much appreciated sir. I believe that's it .. for now. -
I always leave that hose a couple of inches too long and then cut it to length at final assembly. The extra length makes assembly easy and then I can look inside to see how it lays before cutting to length. The length is very important to keep the hose away from everything.
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Dont be so hard on yourself. We all have senior moments. At least I do.
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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 finally got the fuel pump to block gasket I was waiting for. Got the original pump installed, left the outlet hose disconnected and cranked the engine over and there was a good flow of fuel. Connected the hose, squirted some gas (spray bottles arrived also!) into the carburetor and cranked the engine over, I was a little surprised when It started right up. The engine sounds good but boy is it Smoking Like a Freight Train. It didn't take long for my shop to become almost uninhabitable, I had to open the doors at both ends to clear some of the smoke out. I started it again later in this afternoon and the popping or hesitation is mostly gone but it's pretty much smoking non-stop. I checked the spark plug, which is new, and it's definitely oily. I'm assuming one of two things is wrong, stuck rings from sitting outside for two years, or worn rings. Any suggestions on what I can try to get the rings un-stuck? Assuming that's the problem of course. Thanks -
1975 Sundstrand end seal(s) ?
gt14rider replied to ebinmaine's topic in Transmissions and transaxles
That all you need, they will be in the mail on Monday. -
Some have told me that this same no crank problem occurs when they run out of fuel while mowing.
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1975 Sundstrand end seal(s) ?
ebinmaine replied to ebinmaine's topic in Transmissions and transaxles
Yes! I'd like to have a few please. -
1975 Sundstrand end seal(s) ?
gt14rider replied to ebinmaine's topic in Transmissions and transaxles
Happy New Year, if a dash 132 is what you need I can send you some. I also have all other O rings you may need let me know. -
I've never made it but knew someone who did. He was elderly. I didn't realize he had started the process as a toddler.
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The LSD is not really strong enough to overcome a missing key--“limited” being the operative word. In my experience, it is best thought of as a nice assist in “iffy” traction situations by giving some power to the low traction wheel. Worth noting is that the heavier duty JDs of the era (e.g the 318) featured dual braking or an actual differential lock.
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Yes I just had the front and rear pump rebuilt arm and a leg. I thought my epoxy in it on would be good enough. I'm scared now thanks lol
