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No injuries, I hope. Very surprised to see 6-12 tires on a 520!
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Completely awesome! And thanks for including the early ads.
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I Think This Group Might Be Bad For Me - Meet My New B100 Automatic
Handy Don replied to BradKahler's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
“Oops, he did it again”? If you’ve got the time and interest, that’ll be a very nice tractor. There are several members here with very deep knowledge of those Sunstrand hydros and know how to source repair parts. Some of those Sundstrands could also support an external hydraulic lift cylinder. Having the model number handy is important.- 1 reply
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This is correct when the points are not installed and closed. It should remain true with the ignition in START while the points are not installed. It can be confusing, instinct might suggest that it is the closing of the points that creates the spark. Actually, it is the opening of the points (i.e. breaking the electrical circuit running from the “+" terminal, through the coil, out the “-" terminal, and through the points to ground) that causes the spark!
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That is what you should have with the point wire disconnected. If you ground that wire going to the points the (-) coil terminal will go to 0 volts. That is what the points do for you if working correctly.
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I Think This Group Might Be Bad For Me - Meet My New B100 Automatic
BradKahler posted a topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
I don't really know how this happened. I was browsing ebay looking for mower spindles and ran across a listing for a B100. Unfortunately I made the mistake of looking at the pictures. It was only 70 miles from me so the next thing I know I'm clicking the Buy-It now button The listing said it was last running two years ago when it was brought in due to a transmission problem. All of the pictures were apparently from two years ago because it was obvious when I picked it up that it had been sitting just like the pictures showed only with lots of weeds all over it. Overall though it was still pretty decent looking. At the moment I have no clue what issue is with the drive system. I did pull the dipstick and the oil looks clean and fresh. The first task is to get it off the trailer and into my shop and then I'll see about getting the engine to run. I can't troubleshoot the drive system until it's running. I think I have another steep learning curve when it comes to the drive system. If nothing else, it should be interesting -
Rj58 winter project
Handy Don replied to Chrishar's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
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I'm Not Sure Why, But I Now Have a B-80
Handy Don replied to BradKahler's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
The oil usually floats leaving the water on bottom (unless you’ve recently stirred it up) so water comes out first Lots of tailpipe “tips” on the car restorer supply sites. Might be hard to choose one! 😁 -
Wait till you get to see my formerly Tecumseh horse, future Briggs horse. That thing has 24-12-12 on it.
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2” overall height difference--23 to 21? Maybe 9% smaller? Big saving when making 000’s of tires. Smaller tires = greater torque (as if we really taxed our WHs) and slower speed (maybe 5.5 instead of 6.0 mph?)
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I prefer that look as well
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Yessir I see that. In all reality it probably doesn't matter much unless you're really close to the ground already like we are up here quite often. The other reason it would matter is, I like the fender well to be full of tire, not airspace. That's what I mean when I say it would be the size lost, all the way around. Those Deestones lose three quarter inch on the bottom and lower the tractor that much.... and they also lose it on the top which means there's that much more air gap.
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I unhooked the points all together I have 12v on the + and the - with the key in the on position not the start
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Rj58 winter project
kpinnc replied to Chrishar's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
Oh no I have seen two RJs down here in NC that the owners painted them green. Just odd to me to have now seen 3 of them painted green. -
The pictures are a bit of an optical illusion as the smaller tires are actually on the right pic. The total amount the tractor height raised with the bigger tires is only 3/4"-1" higher. Pressure could also be let out of the Carlise tires too.
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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
I've been tinkering with the B-80 for the last week or so and I'm making progress towards driving it in the near future. The fuel system has been completely redone including a carburetor rebuild. The condenser is installed and I was able to start the engine to see if it helped, and I believe it did. It started and idled just fine and also accelerated just fine, no more missing or surging. I'm guessing the condenser was the biggest culprit, thanks for that tip! Once the fuel pump filled the bowl the bowl started to leak, something it hadn't done before. Of course I had just finished cleaning the bowl and it was corroded in the bottom but I didn't see the tiny pin hole when I reinstalled it. I have a replacement bowl on order. I also drained the gearbox and at first I thought it was just muddy fluid but then realized it was about 4 or 5 to 1 oil to water mix. By the time it was done draining it was probably mostly oil. I'm going to fill it with diesel and let it sit until I have it drivable next week and then I'll drive it for a few minutes, drain, refill with diesel and drive again for a few minutes before draining and filling with gear oil. It certainly isn't as bad as the 656 was Having a gantry crane to lift the front end sure makes changing oil easy. Also, the gravely muffler is installed and looks and sounds great. I'd find a small tail pipe to point the exhaust out to the side. I have been looking but haven't found anything yet. I did learn a hard lesson yesterday after I had it running for the first time. I noticed gas on the ground so I leaned down to get a closer look and put my hand on the muffler to support myself. That was a mistake Hopefully I won't do that again.... -
According to the tape measure in those pictures. That's the total height it raised the tractor so adjustment could probably be made to compensate. Some air in one set and less in the other
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What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
Handy Don replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
On my first meeting @wallfish, he lent me an RJ to tool around the Big Show. He emphatically cautioned me about its touchy clutch and willingness to wheelie. Having driven standard shift vehicles since before having a driver’s license, I paid heed and never had the front wheels more than a couple inches off the ground. Predictability and muscle memory are essential for clutching. We more mechanically-inclined and capable members do have to keep in mind that things mechanical and electrical can intimidate some of those who join the forum looking for an assist. They often need very specific and detailed answers along with reassurance. -
I'm Not Sure Why, But I Now Have a B-80
BradKahler replied to BradKahler's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
The blade blade assembly isn't installed right now so I haven't been able to try this. It's possible sometime next week I'll be able to do so and I'll report back at that time. Thanks -
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOB !!! I hope you have a warm birthday, it's about as cold as it ever gets around here today.
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Good point, mine are.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
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What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
peter lena replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
@Handy Don you can probably relate t this , seen more rusted / bound saposed to be , movement spots on horses , wheelies , and related violent engagement , should not be a brag point . in the same engagement zone as a screaming , pto lever . and related pulley drag , definitely a corrective problem . if they are addressed correctly , the problems go away , pete -
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