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I have an extra rebuilt starter motor for a 414-8. Magnum 14. My question is can I install it on my 418-8. Magnum 18. Has anybody made that kind of swap on similar tractors? I'd prefer to use OEM if I can. I'll take the word of a forum member over what AI says is possible. The engine is making horrible noises when I turn it over so am unsure if it can be rebuilt although that's certainly an option - If the failing starter has all it's teeth that is.
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C-160 Automatic Kohler 10hp 48" Mower Deck
Easton Rich replied to mhvond's topic in Implements and Attachments
What model do you have? If its a B or C-Series a deck swap would be simpler, but if you wanted, a 16hp swap wouldn't be too difficult. -
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Whx what I would like to do is get it running smoothly, maybe get a plow, and repaint it.
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46333 uses Variation 4 for Dipsticks (pic 1) Variation 4 is the 8-7/8" dipstick A-235320 (pic 2)
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Thanks, I was looking for a simple way to mount this engine without having to take everything off again
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New to Wheel Horse. I understand the 10hp is not enough to properly power the 48" mower deck. With that said I see my options as 1) swap to a 42" mower deck or 2) swap in a 16hp Kohler. Am I missing anything?
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Restoration Help
squonk replied to FarmallFarmer09's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
I paint them to keep the Al you minium corrosion down to a dull roar. - Today
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I always understood taking pictures of Amish was forbidden ...the graven image thing. After becoming friends with my new neighbor, I asked. He said he had no problem with pictures of his activity but they are not allowed to pose for pictures. Different strokes for different folks and sects.
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My 2016 rookie year at the BS when we brought a bike and did a motor scooter PA tour we rode by it. We were on the 441. Quite a incredible complex. I told Cindy to hold her breath. On this date I was a 18 year old kid punching holes in the north Atlantic on a nuclear powered submarine with more than a few nuclear weapons on board. When news of this came over the wire there was plenty of talk at the scuttlebutt that we wouldn't have a home to go to. Since we didn't know exactly know what was going on the skipper assumed it might be a nuclear attack on the US and ordered us on high alert. Height of the cold war back then. We had WSRT (weapons systems readiness tests) every day on every watch for a week until more news came across. Later the Captain said it was good training and ordered steak & lobster for the crew.
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There was a large contingent of Amish farmers at the White House yesterday as a part of the "Great American Agriculture Celebration" at the White House, honoring farmers and ranchers while announcing new agricultural policies. Brooke Rollins, Secretary of Agriculture, gave special recognition to the Amish and their sustainable agricultural practices. Years back I was driving my street rod through Amish country and pulled into a gas station at the same time as an Amish man in his buggy. He was using the hand crank pump to buy kerosene while I was taking a restroom break. When I left the store I walked over and checked out the buggy and heard my wife laughing. Turns out the Amish man was checking out the street rod at the same time. We spoke for a few minutes and my wife asked if she could take a picture of us with the horse and buggy, he posed like a pro! Wish I had that picture to share.
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Back on th 520-H! Been a long winter and it's time to get this 2000 hour basket case to work! Tackling some of the outstanding issues that would cause to it to be a burden to use or otherwise be unreliable. The goals is to fix the major concerns, then put it to work this year taking care of my parent's place. After it proves itself this year, we will make some time to get more detailed with it next year. First step is the awful steering. Replaced the tie rod ends, which took up a significant amount of slop. The gear reduction system still needs shimmed/adjusted to get the rest of the play out, and the front axle will need reamed/bushed to take care of the negative camber issue. The larger issue that we are going to deal with later is the steering quadrant not being properly welded in respect to the main fan gear. We made temporary accommodations for this by adjusting the tie rod ends to balance the steering as best as possible. Video detailing some of our findings:
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Restoration Help
WHX?? replied to FarmallFarmer09's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
I like the way no painted heads look Squonkies. The painted washers kinda pop. Dan reamed me a new one for painting the one on this 1055 but it was that really thin gold stuff. Really don't see it all said and done. -
None of us were born knowing anything, we asked a bunch of questions and learned from others. We will gladly share information with you, please ask. The K321S will be able to be bolted directly to the frame, as has been said before, the K321AS mounts to the shaker plate and that will need to be removed. 1977 and earlier C Series garden tractors used the same frame and the standard oil pan and the 300 series garden tractors (314) also shared the same basic frame and used the 321S
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I remember that day, the company that I worked for always played the radio over the PA system, when the news came in of course everyone was concerned since we were close enough. The fine management of that company fixed the problem, they turned off the radio. Did I ever mention that I never had a good job?
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March 28, 1979 A partial meltdown at the Three Mile Island nuclear plant in the US results in the release of radioactive gas and iodine into the atmosphere, but no deaths.
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Ever Seen a Zerk Installed at a 45-degree Angle?
wallfish replied to hotajax's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Those stamped body bearings don't last near as long -
Many years ago, when I started out as a maintenance planner, we had issues with a cutter gearbox on a mining machine. Big money gearbox (6 figures). The box was lubricated with 460 gear oil (sae 140). The box also had internal passages of hydraulic oil for extension cylinders. One of the internal passages failed and was allowing the hydraulic 46 to fill the gearbox and seep out of the breather diluting the gear lube. At the time the spare was in rebuild. We had about six weeks of production left in the schedule for the machine. A decision was made to just keep running the machine and changing the oil every three days. We estimated the dilution rate was maxed at that point. The OE was against the decision and recommended we shut down the machine. That was not an option. The oil supplier felt it would be okay, of course with a disclaimer. Actually, the dilution was far worse than anticipated and we ended up just running the box on hydraulic 46. When we removed the machine from service, and the box inspected for wear, there we no issues found. It actually led to the OE changing the oil spec to a lower viscosity oil. I'm with Ed on this one, I believe those WH eight speeds would run just fine on 10w30 and get lubed better. Might have a little more gearbox noise tho. In the hydro's I have moved from motor oil to premium tractor hydraulic fluid. THF is a 10w30 weight and has a vitamin package that is more inline with the application. Of course at the time when these machines were built, the oil selection and technology was not nearly as good.
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Restoration Help
squonk replied to FarmallFarmer09's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
Kohler, Tecky, Briggsy all painted their heads from the factory. Whilst I agree, too much paint would be a deterrent to cooling a couple of coats aren't going to amount to a hill of beans! -
I have to assume someone else has been changing it the last 17 years??
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Restoration Help
Racinbob replied to FarmallFarmer09's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
For me the Rusty almond is too dark. White isn't my choice either. So I mixed the two. One part almond and two parts white through a cheapo HVLP is what I ended up with. -
The lighter motor recommendation came out in a service bulletin in the mid 60's. It was to minimize the suction effect on the shift rails with hopes to minimize getting the transmission stuck in two gears. A short time later they came out with another bulletin with an actual mechanical fix. Using the lighter oil ended up in a few owners manuals and was never changed back. But so many of these transmissions lead a long life being lubed on water and sludge just keep something slick in there. I use 80w90 in mine.
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All my adult life I've only used Valvoline products exclusively but the reality is that any quality product will do the job. Straight 30w in the splash Kohlers, 10w30 in the pressure lubed.
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Ever Seen a Zerk Installed at a 45-degree Angle?
Racinbob replied to hotajax's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
I'm not real particular on brand but just don't get the stamped steel body style. These are my latest purchase. I usually screw a 1/4"-28 setscrew in the zerk hole. Xike 4 Pcs Flanged Ball Bearings ID 3/4" X OD 1-3/8", Applicable for Lawn Mower | eBay
