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Camper cover building construction thread
ebinmaine replied to ebinmaine's topic in non tractor related discussion
Trina and I discussed the fastener situation and preferences we each had for the looks of the roof. We agreed that seeing the screws was perfectly fine with both of us. We also agreed that both of us really wanted to see the roof installation done. We decided yesterday evening to predrill all new holes in the standing seam and metal frame and use the 1 1/2" siding screws to attach the panels. 5 to 7 tan heads are visible in each of the 16" pieces. Today we were able to get all but the last 5 1/2 inches of the first side on. That last bit may be a piece of trim if I can get one that wide. This went well. The building settled most of the upward bow out. Trina dug just a bit more. We got two more of the long sides on. -
What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
pfrederi replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
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What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
pfrederi replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Started tear down of the 875 today. Got it at auction with a dead B&S . Put a Magnum 8 for testing hydro worked and lift worked. Going to fix her up I have a K181 S/G at the machine shop I was going to put back on a Commando 8 but it will go on this and I will be using her for trimming and tight location mowing with a 36" deck. Not sure what to do with the roller Commando 8 she was my trimming mower but the engine was smoking so she was removed form service. -
Catching stray kittens in the yard/forest
ebinmaine replied to ebinmaine's topic in non tractor related discussion
Heres the momma kitty at picture left. Her daughter "Soup" in the front, looking down. -
As stated above I ordered the lightweight axe to go with the heavier maul. Both have the 36" long handle. The axe is around half the head weight and has a different shape to the handle at the base. A good strong curve to keep a firm grip.
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So while waiting for the rebuild/seal kit and hoses, yesterday and today I painted all the parts. Before that tho I had to drill out the one pipe plug on the very top of the pump, it was pretty much welded in, tried not to damage the threads, which I did minor damage but I cleaned it up and threaded a new plug in and seemed ok so I’m gonna roll with it. I’m looking forward to getting the pump and cylinder all buttoned back up so I can then focus on putting it on my tractor.
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Maybe good, maybe not... IF moisture got to the raw surfaces on the block, cam & crank - that may be trouble. If those parts were properly protected against rust, then maybe good to go. Maybe because you should not just slap it back together without verifying dimensional clearances first, per the Kohler Service Manual....
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Right know it’s primer.. just wasn’t sure If any models were factory white. seller messaged me about engine.. attached reply. I asked about documentation but didn’t mention.. also said all 4 tires new.
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Good info to know and look for, thanks
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Happy 20th Anniversary Red Square Picture Heavy
AlexR replied to 953 nut's topic in non tractor related discussion
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Ford Opens Up New Archive
Racinbob replied to T-Mo-(Moderator)'s topic in non tractor related discussion
Nice way to kill a thread. -
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No that hood look like someone sprayed primer on it. Red was original paint.
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Side shot Saturday... AND SUNDAY !
Bar Nuthin replied to Sparky-(Admin)'s topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Back in the game after a few repairs/upgrades. Gas tank stripped and sealed. Wiring and ammeter replaced after the regulator shorted out against the gas tank - turns out the 31.5" belt is too long for this particular tractor, using every last inch of adjustment to get the belt tight - which put it dangerously close to the gas tank. Probably the reason I had so much difficulty adjusting the belt guard. Replaced it with a 31" belt and now it is right in the middle of the adjustment range. The short melted some wiring and zapped the 20-amp ammeter. I saved the "bouncy" original ammeter (15-amp) and put it back in. Running well and charging as it should! Also adjusted the shifter set screw an got rid of all the slop in the shifter lever. I also installed a new Cole Hersee ignition switch -
A 2 spoke steering wheel in good shape, not bent, is a rare find, also used on other models. An 854 hood is one model specific, one inch longer to clear the taller K181 air cleaner. That part alone, in good condition, is worth $$. The OE 854 gas tank is made using 2 pieces and expect it to leak.... The OE gasket is over 50 years old and is NOT ethanol gas compatible. Expect to disassemble & clean the tank. The modern aftermarket gasket IS compatable and a bit wider in the thin sections...
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I smoked what some call "poor man's brisket", a chuck roast, and it's smoke ring was nice and it was brisket-ish in flavor and texture. Maybe I'm just overthinking this one. By the way, my wife really liked the poor man's brisket. She leans towards dryer (overcooked) meat. It was nice, in that, it was an amount that the two of us could eat. Pam has bought a small spiral-cut precooked ham she wants me to smoke this week. Basically just warming it up and adding smoke flavor and I thought additional smoke my enhance it's flavor. Thanks for the reply.
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I wonder why they eliminated the under seat toolbox from the 854 to 856.. necessary for the lifting seat on 856 to access the transmission boot? Do tools tend to stay put in the toolbox there when driving and working the Wheelhorse?
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Did they ever make any Wheelhorse hoods in white from factory? Since they made black hood painted tops.. kinda like the primer white look. good point about tank coorsion.. will have to ask about engine info.. said she’d get back to me after church.
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Interesting idea.
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36in RD deck eating up belts
The real milo replied to matt monte's topic in Implements and Attachments
First off, it is definitely not high RPMs killing the belt, because that Kohler K241 on your C-100 is meant to run wide open at 3600 RPM to keep the blades cutting cleanly instead of lugging in thick grass. When a 36-inch rear-discharge deck (that 05-36MR01 / 95-36MR01 setup) runs fine for three months on a Blue Kevlar belt and then suddenly shreds two belts back-to-back while the spindles feel smooth by hand, check three hidden spots: A nick or rust pit inside a pulley V-groove: Run a cotton ball or shop rag around the inside V-walls of all three spindle pulleys and the flat face of the idler. If a tiny rock got pinched between the belt and pulley two weeks ago, it leaves a razor-sharp burr in the stamped steel sheave that acts like a cheese grater under load, explaining all that blue dust you saw earlier. Worn idler slide bar or trunnion bushing: On those Wheel Horse decks, the flat idler pulley mounts on a flat steel slide bar that moves back and forth in slots. When you spin it by hand with the belt off it feels great, but once the spring pulls 40 lbs of tension on it in thick grass, a worn bushing lets the idler tilt 5 degrees downward and forces the edge of the belt to ride up the pulley flange until it rips the cords out. Cracked spindle mounting surface: Grab the top of each spindle pulley and pry sideways hard. Sometimes a hairline crack forms in the deck shell around the spindle bolts, so the spindle sits straight at rest but ***** sideways the second you drop the deck into thick turf. I went through this exact nightmare two summers ago on an old tractor I restored with my old man in Ohio. We burned through $90 worth of expensive OEM belts in a single weekend and swore the deck was haunted, until I finally flipped it upside down on sawhorses and noticed a tiny weld bead had popped loose on the tensioner bracket, making the pulley lean just enough under load to saw the belt in half. Double-check the pulley alignment points in this riding lawn mower deck belt change guide before you sacrifice another expensive belt to the lawn gods: https://udcparts.com/blogs/news/riding-lawn-mower-deck-belt-change-how-to-replace-it -
@hotajax regular for me , but never considered , how do related spindle bearings feel ? sound ? having done all my related bearings years ago , spindles , pulleys , pto / mule drive set up , pto cone needle bearing , another glairing hint is related BELT WEAR / FRAYING , CRACKING , ENTIRETY OF MOVEMENT , set up tells you what's going on , every related , cleaned out bearing , hand repacked with lucas x tra hd , GREEN CHASSIS GREASE , 550 deg flash point , polyurea rated , stays with bearing , fall , refitting is a great time for ELIMINATION OF REPEDITIVE ISSUES , also sun bake my decks , with lubrication , no rust / rot , pete
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312-A "Partial" Restoration
953 nut replied to davem1111's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
I absolutely love them, first I bought a set for the 418-C and then Terry @Vinylguy made up a custom set for the GT-14. -
What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
953 nut replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
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Here are a few NOS parts for a Wheel Horse. Key switch some wires, spacers mounts and a belt guard. $60 OBO Will not ship pick up in CT. I may have a few more crumbs.
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I just knew it would happen sooner or later!
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