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Who has or where is the manuals that would have came with the 418-a and 418-8 tractors? I been searching and come up on a hodge podge of various ones but nothing close.
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The only vent for the transmission I'm aware of is the dipstick tube not being tightly sealed. With the sound you mention I do wonder if there is an issue with your orbital valve (steering valve). They do whine, that's normal but hard to say without more testing. I still think that without major obstruction it should affect the speed as the oil passing through the steering only provides low pressure "make-up oil" for the hydrostat. Based on the drawings the charge pump draws oil from the sump, then goes through the lift section, then steering (where the 725psi relief valve is kept), then returns at low pressure through the filter to the "feed port" of the variable hydrostat pump which has a direct loop with the hydrostat motor (they are both in the one assembly) then the excess oil is returned to the sump. Random last thought, check the bolts that mount the transmission to the frame. Mine had been loose and when the transmission rocked back and forth a bit it would change the speed a bit due to the position relative to the pedal changing.
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Took my wheel horse 312-8 (1993?) out last week and wouldn’t start on me. Long story short I had a bad battery and what seemed like a bad starter. Replaced both and took out my carb to clean everything up. Was getting better juice and seems like it wanted to start but still nothing. Thought I cleaned the carb pretty good with carb cleaner and compressed air but still no start. I replaced the fuel line going into the carb, and confirmed the fuel pump is delivering fuel appropriately. Spark plug is also good. This was my first time taking apart the carb and putting it back together so I think I put everything back right but maybe not? Any advice or suggestions for a new carb?
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Hi Tom. Welcome aboard to the wheel horse crew.
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You're downsizing. Just getting smaller stuff instead of complete tractors...
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What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
kpinnc replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
I personally belive Kroil is the best penetrating lube on the market. It's expensive, but worth every penny. -
I bought one of those from @squonk a couple years back, and a young kid at my plow day just had to have it He traded me an RJ whether I liked it or not
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Wanna build a black hood...
kpinnc replied to kpinnc's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
Well... maybe. Your mileage may vary. I tried for several days to figure out how to hold the wheels and rotate them so I could cut them straight. I started to build a jig to hold them, but then realized that was against hillbilly rule #7: Use what you have on hand. So I put a tractor on jack stands and removed a Wheel. Then mounted the bare rim and used a sharpie to mark the cut line all the way around. Sat on a 5 gallon bucket and lightly cut into the wheel on the lines until it cut all the way. It gets a little sketchy when the cutting wheel first breaks through. You have to turn the grinder to rotate the same direction as the wheel is turning so it doesn't grab. Ask me how I know... Holding the two halves together to get the welding started was interesting. Grinding deep "V" shapes in the backside to fill didn't help. Angle iron around inside or out didn't work. I used a couple big magnets to tack the first joint, and welding clamps two inches at a time until all the way around. But it turned out great. Rim is 9 inches wide bead to bead and the bonus is that the extra parts make up a nice set of 6 inch wheels, so nothing is wasted. Wheel has no wobble after everything was finished. Plenty good enough for a slow garden tractor. Took all evening to do one wheel. Learned a few tricks so the second one should go much faster. -
What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
ineedanother replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Ordered axle seals for the 312-8 the other day and needed to check the outer bearings just to know what I'm up against. Pulled the rear weights and wheels, bearings are good. Flipped the tow receiver to get more ground clearance there and decided to go ahead and replace the fuel line while I had it up on jack stands. All is good. I'll replace the left seal when it gets here and this one will be back in service. Great machine, one of my favorites! -
Awesome 👍🏻 Thank you c-series don. gwest_ca thank you for the comparison, they appear similar to me. I see I am missing at least 2 parts for it though. The ones circled in red.
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What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
sqrlgtr replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Don, it doesn't do that now that I got everything put back original. After putting everything back original it will stay at whatever speed I set it to going downhill. -
1996 314H Hydro Release?
Mike'sHorseBarn replied to Mike'sHorseBarn's topic in Transmissions and transaxles
I FINALLY got it going tonight! Washed it up and tested it, changed all the fluids! Now to put it to work! 20260421_194503.mp4 -
What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
Handy Don replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Yep, side effect of having acceleration valves--the hydro doesn’t “lock up” until there is sufficient pressure. That’s close to walking speed in a “free wheeling in neutral” hydro motor . It took me a while to get used to going down hills at a good clip to stay locked up. -
Valid point, ML. Our recent vehicles all had sunroofs with no leaks or issues (and I do pay attention to the drains). To us, cars are too valuable to be left out so we keep them garaged when not it use!
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What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
ineedanother replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
That's on the table -
Epic Trip, for a Horrible Purpose! Planned New RV turns Remorseful…
Pullstart replied to Pullstart's topic in non tractor related discussion
The bidding war was a frenzy, all the way up to $2,625 It closed, I bid myself up to $1,700, I’ll never see the Turd again… -
2026 Big Show Buy/Sell/Trade Thread
p38js replied to Pullstart's topic in Wheel Horse Collectors Club Show
I’m looking for a bagger vac system for a 42 or 48 inch deck and a hood for a lawn ranger -
The $550 will get all items in photos. One tractor shows a little more wear and age than the other and has a small crack on the top of the hitch. But its still solid and attached. These are the last ones of these I have to get rid of. I've already sold one complete set and a partial set.
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Thank you very much for the chart and additional words of advice, very much appreciated!
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Compare the parts lists
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That will fit! You will need the lift cable on the tractor, rear axle bracket, mid- mount pulleys and obviously the belt.
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More inventory. Bucket list stuff?
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Whats the scoop on those tillers? I've only ever seen one.
