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Funny. Most of the bearings I've replaced were the non pulley end.
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The hood and wheels were actually linen beige (Allis-Chalmers cream) but the photo's made it look more white. Inspiration? Found other pics out of the bright sun
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@ri702bill yeah that pic was still in adjustment stage , that is a 1/2-20 thread and is 2 1/2" long so guessing I ended up with 1 1/2" thread engagement. I got it adjusted now with jam nuts tight. Can pick wheels off of ground and still have plenty of ground clearance with plow in raised position. I made it with left hand thread on one end and right hand thread on other so all you have to do is break jam nuts loose and turn hex stock to make longer or shorter. @ebinmaine Mcmaster was the source for the clevis rod ends. They were 9/10$$'s a piece if I remember correctly. I did have to "massage" them a little to fit lift shaft and plow bracket
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Enjoy the site as you can see lots of help here already.
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Before and After a couple machines.
Retired Wrencher replied to JoeM's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
At least it isn't "that" green with yellow wheels! Ditto on that. - Today
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Hydro lift link
ri702bill replied to sqrlgtr's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
Eric - those are clevis rod ends. McMaster should have them. Beware of cheap cast versions.. Only slightly stronger than cream cheese.. -
What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
ebinmaine replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
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ebinmaine replied to sqrlgtr's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
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The plates themselves are very strong. My concern is the attachment point where they bolt to the plow. I'm thinking about getting a corner brace from approximately 12" out from the plow and brace making a triangle 🔺️. Simple strap steel. The terrain float isn't likely to be a huge issue. Our driveway surface is pretty flat.
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ri702bill replied to sqrlgtr's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
Excellent use of hexstock instead of round rod. Don't forget to add a dab of grease on the Clevis pins. You need to tighten the lower jam nut; the threads are in tension and if left that way vibration and weight will strip the threads engaged between the clevis and link over time. How much thread engagement do you have there as shown? Should be at least 2X the thread diameter... If that joint fails, the blade suddenly drops. -
Hmmm... Got a bit more fiber in the meat, eh?? Some JB Weld and Duct tape could get most of it back to gether! Ever consider using one of those Souvenir Billy Bats??
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Inspiration for the white hood Mike? @squonk I like it, but I've been known to color with all the crayons in the box.
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Looks plenty strong too!
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Made a new lift link for the 1257 with the HY2 unit. Wanted something with a little adjustment to it. Still needs a little paint but works good with dozer blade.
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Side shot Saturday... AND SUNDAY !
sqrlgtr replied to Sparky-(Admin)'s topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Little 856 really likes its new to it wheels and tires. -
Was using the wooden handle of this ball peen to push meat scraps into the grinder. The only thing that kept to whole handle from being completely devoured was the hammer head, Often sinew refuses to cut, when this happens I'll feed a bone into the grinder.
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I think I found my issue. When I traced the wires from the pto switch, I found the wire to the brake safety switch was worn and making contact with the lift cylinder. Replaced the wire and rerouted it so it wouldn’t happen again. Got too cold to try to fire it up, but I’ll verify tomorrow to make sure that solved the problem.
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Wheelhorse diesel in action bcaaf875471e1b1d6182b1df34e3dd87.mp4
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This has been a really interesting post. Don't have much in the way of before/after pictures but one thing I observed is that almost every shop is packed full just like mine. I'd be at home in any of them.
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You could always weld 2 rods on each backside. The bottom hole circular to match rod diameter. Top hole slotted arc to allow the side panels to float with the terrain. Washers (or plates?) and pins for easy removal.
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That you can bet on.. There's a slot in the sides that could permit some trip movement or pivoting of the sides. I'm choosing to leave them firmly bolted in place for now. Likely look at bracing options tomorrow.
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We're gonna need some videos of that in action!!! Afterthought Edit: Kinda negates the trip springs, I imagine
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No, but I'd love to have one! My property gets totally littered with sticks and limbs every time the wind blows. Spring is a nightmare! This past Spring, after picking up the bigger limbs, I threw an old set of blades on and went after them with leaf vac. The bigger stuff went through the MacKissic!
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What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
Bar Nuthin replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Got the C-120 ready for the impending storm they're forecasting. Since it's Thanksgiving weekend, I'm thankful that the hydraulic lift I installed is working great! And I got the last of the leaves picked up, which frees up the C-141 in the unlikely event we get enough snow to hook up the snowblower. -
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What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
WHGuy413 replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Well getting things prepped for the inevitable snow. Went out and put a battery in my bronco 14 with the 18hp Briggs vanguard v-twin in it. Started right up and ran exceptional after sitting for over a year. Last time i swapped the battery out I ground the positive terminal to the choke cable. It melted through the metal casing but the wire on the inside was still good. So being cheap as I am I redneck fixed it with a stick off the tree outside the garage and some electrical tape. Worked like a charm. The choke works like it should now. Temporary but probably long term fix 😂
