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what do i have here?
horseman with no horse replied to horseman with no horse's topic in other brands
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what do i have here?
horseman with no horse replied to horseman with no horse's topic in other brands
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1983 Troy Bilt horse transmission question
oliver2-44 replied to Chris689's topic in non tractor related discussion
I rebuilt the gearbox on a Pony. It doesn't have the Hi/lo. Their is a Facebook Group for those tillers. Fairley helpful group. You can source bearings, bushings, seals and gaskets individually off Ebay. no kit available that I'm aware of. They are not expensive, but the cost $$ do add up when you replace all the bearing, bushings, seals and gaskets. On the Pony their is some bearing shimming required for reassembly that there are not clear instructions about in the manual. Getting the wheels and tiller tines off can be about like getting a Wheel Horse steering wheel off. A torch heat will probable required on some part of it, so that's where the seals get destroyed. If that rope fixes the only thing wrong with it, my 2 cents is stick with the rope or maybe a small chain that you make a hook for. -
what do i have here?
horseman with no horse replied to horseman with no horse's topic in other brands
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845, my 1045 look a like project
702854boy replied to 702854boy's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
Got my steering put together and drilled the holes in the f plate reinforcement plate -
First, the Vanguard has a 1 inch crankshaft and the Onan is a 1 1/8 crankshaft. Can I get an adapter to use the Onan PTO setup in the Vanguard? Second, The crankshaft on the Onan is 1 1/2 inches higher than the Vanguard. I need to block up the Vanguard 1 1/2 inches. Can I use 1 1/2 square tubing?
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Getting a 1/5 scale RC running... It's like a tractor ... Right?
MainelyWheelhorse replied to MainelyWheelhorse's topic in non tractor related discussion
UPDATE… I blew the head gasket. These engines come in two and four bolt head mounting varieties. The four bolt versions being the more desirable. I have the two bolt version that is a clone of a “Zenoah”. Apparently, the two bolt versions have an issue where the head rocks back and forth and blows the head gasket. The R/C parts sites like DDM “Dave’s Discount Motors” have the four bolt Zenoah versions for reasonable money. I think that’s the way I’m going to go once I get the money as my original engine will just blow out again. -
I need a lever style cable
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Commenting here since my name keeps coming up.....based on the information I was given ( 71 Charger 12 ) , the correct throttle cable is 100570 which supercedes to 102118. That is the round push/ pull style throttle cable
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Just picked this up today. New to me C161 twin automatic. It’s going to be designated lawn mower as my 11hp struggles on hills. The engine was swapped to a 18hp Briggs. It needs a carb clean and adjustment. I’m going to order a decal kit as the hood reads “twin eight speed” but it’s a hydro. I’m an huge fan of the black hoods on these. What does everyone else think on the 161s? Also the rear fender looks like it’s swapped off a 520 or similar unit. Anyone know where I can find an original metal fender for it? Or just wait till a parts unit comes up for sale.
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What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
MainelyWheelhorse replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Today I got a couple things done. After mowing the Fire Station’s, my lawn and weedwacking both, I got working on small stuff. First, the C -141’s steering wheel was missing the center cap. So I made one up with a scrap of 1/8 inch galvanized sheetmetal. With a big washer for a spacer, a deck screw, and some RTV silicone, voila, it’s covered up now. I also removed the brass adjustment collar, that was under the plastic knob, when it was on the 42” RD mule drive, before I had it. I was getting tired of using vice grips to spin the adjustment rod to tighten the belt. I’ll tackle the replacement tomorrow. I have to also look at the deck too as it’s shredding the PTO belt. Hopefully, more progress tomorrow. -
1983 Troy Bilt horse transmission question
Chris689 posted a topic in non tractor related discussion
Hey everyone. No it’s not a wheel horse but I was hoping someone with knowledge of these could give me some info for this unit because y’all have been very helpful with my two tractors and I’m not quite sure where else to turn. So I picked up this 1983 Troy Bilt Horse (U Haul variant) off the side of the road last week. She’s a bit rough but everything seems to move as it should just needs some lubrication. The engine fires off ether so it needs a carb and tank clean. The problem I’m having is the High/Low range lever doesn’t stay in free wheel, it just drops into low. Someone attached a rope to the lever to hold it up so I’m guessing they eventually got tired of dealing with it and this is why it sat and was put out to pasture. I would like to fix the issue so any help would be greatly appreciated. -
Planter AND the sickle bar? That might be too much for you Jimbo🤣🤣🤣🤣
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There fixed that for ya ...
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WOW not
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I have one, don’t know why ‘cause I do not have a use for one! I guess I bought it for the coolness/rarity factor!
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Nobody can deny the ease of accessibility to the rock shaft on the early C-Series for changing from the lift bar for the plow to the lift chain for the mower deck. The general simplicity of all the C-Series makes them a good choice. More complicated electronically but I like them are the 400 series with the M-series Kohler 417,418 and 420. The GT-Series Work Horse are good too but only the GT-1800,GT-1848 came with hydraulic lift. Then there’s the……..wait a minute, who am I kidding? I like pretty much all Wheel Horse Tractors, just some more than others!!
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knowing their preference as you noted - hydro tranny and lift and possible future attachment usage - plow - garden tiller etc is important ?
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I agree with many of the prior comments which are more about deck maintenance after use rather then some type pre-use preparation -- Yes, you can use various underneath shell surface treatments but i believe its the underneath maintenance over the years that is more important -- i see photos of decks for sale that have had almost NO grass cleaning --- thick buildup to make me wonder sometimes how the blades even spin or how grass gets discharged ?? i suggest sharp blades - don't mow wet grass which sticks to shell - run throttle at top rpms - and clean underneath regularly -- either pressure wash, hose - putty knife etc --- and routinely rub or spray on some type non stick treatment - Fluid Film spray, WD 40, or some people just use motor oil - new or used? ( see photo ) Also clean loose grass debris off top of deck cleaned from pulley covers and around pulleys and belts - reduces friction wear and tear and rot - and don't leave tractor/deck outside to prevent water rotting top of deck -- Lastly, if you do not have deflector flange for rear discharge - suggest, you get some vinyl base cove molding and attach with carriage bolts - that will help keep rear underneath of tractor cleaner good luck
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Here’s the ol 1257 with the 1311 50” sickle bar. The assembly has original decals and original “patina” paint. Works as it should. It has a “new old stock” wheel horse belt I put on it. Everything’s lubed, 30 weight oil in the wobble box, etc.
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Thank you, sir. I did not know about the polarity. Good deal. Much appreciated.
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Thank you very much. That's what I'm thinking about using. I can see all of your points. The guy in the video his theory was that the grease warmed up during operation and would flow around
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These solenoids are not polarity sensitive, use either big terminal for the battery and the other to the starter. Likewise either small terminal can be grounded and the other one goes to the wiring harness.
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I applied truck bed liner on my deck about nine or ten years ago and it is holding up well.
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Thank you. But which side of the larger terminals is the battery side, and which is for the starter side? Another way to ask this is how does the current flow when the key is turned to start? And on the smaller terminals, which side is the ground, and which side is the S terminal? Thanks in advance.
