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Discovered someone a few weeks ago called Flying Wrench videos on Facebook - - very entertaining and informative -- suggest Red Sq members may want to check it out ?? I know there are many members here who do not do FB but if you do its worth a few minutes.. I believe he may be on other media outlets as well ????????? he is a young guy, maybe mid-late 20s in Virginia area who has a traveling home visit repair business for Tractors, lawn mowers etc -- ( started the business himself, never worked in a shop, no college ) . The cool thing is he does video of every repair which is about 6 appointments daily -- i have not seen his entire inventory of videos but at 6 per day ( editted ) he has lots of fresh content -- some videos are short few minutes others maybe 15 - 20 minutes I have not seen a WH yet but all the usual other manufacturers -- Cadet, Craftsman, Deere, Troy Bilt, etc - and even a few "Go carts" or other small engine repairs -- His customized repair van is insanely impressive - he did the build out himself - the organization and tools and spare parts he has is incredible - all Milwaukee - also has power lift on back of van hooked to the bumper area tongue that lifts front tractor axles so he can do mower deck service and repair - Some repairs are simple maintenance - others more involved carb replace - electrical - pulleys - belts etc - His problem solving diagnostics is pretty interesting as he goes through the step by step elimination to solution - eg: why it won't run ????? His video isn't as much like You Tubes that tend to be more "educational content" but he does explain as he does the repair what he's doing -- so for Rd Sq members with some knowldge of the basics you will find he explains just enough to sustain your interest without being to simple or to complex. One thing i find interesting are his opinion comments about the various manufacturers which many members here will apprecaite considering the simplicity of our WH engineering - also what i realized is how many others are vertical shaft tractors with all the pulleys and machanicals under the frame. lastly, he also shows what $ he charges which is also informative Enjoy -- Bill
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Wooooohoooooooo!!
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You won’t find another one like it.
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Things were going too well! Time for some setbacks! Was cranking it over and saw fuel dripping by the carb. Fuel line is shot and not in my stock. So off I go to one of the 2 parts stores open. No customers there and 2 guys working. They have all of the sizes except 1/4" So I go to the other store open. There are 4 employees outside looking under the hood of a Ford Ranger. There are 2 more inside. How many people do they need on a Sunday? Anyway they had just enough hose. Went to change the line and the fuel tank grommet crumbled apart. None on the shelf. So I went and got out my engine stand tank and put it on as a temp. Used the tank time to get the critter trash out of the tower. Looked at the funky wiring. Tested the switch which was correct but the ignition part was not working. Hence the push button switch. I had a used switch in stock. Tested that and the start part doesn't work! So that went into the trash. Got some fuel flowing and hit the key and SHE'S A RUNNER!!! Nice and quiet. That muffler must be one of the good ones. Got to get a seat back on and change 1 more rear tire. Got a switch, shifter boot, and tank grommets on the order sheet for now.
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Florida Man strikes again. Florida Man is my favorite superhero.
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Reading material for tomorrow
EB-80/8inPA replied to Sparky-(Admin)'s topic in non tractor related discussion
Now that’s funny! -
A quick google search found me a thread that says save your coin… https://forums.yesterdaystractors.com/threads/8n-rear-axle-clamp-lock-nut.1647655/
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Reading material for tomorrow
peter lena replied to Sparky-(Admin)'s topic in non tractor related discussion
@Sparky done a lot of related rehab over the years , coming up on 20 years for knee replacements , last year , hip replacement , 2 years ago L 4/5 spine fusion , been into reflexology and stretching , use it regularly , getting older is an entirely different league , you know what very simply works best ? both feet elevated while sitting at desk , up near desk height , heel / ankle slow pumping , feel , adjust to reaction , pre boarding , find a out of main seating area , for trials , my grandson is a crew chief USMC C130-J , regularly flies the world , regularly looks for , stretch out areas , good flight , pete -
Saw this on marketplace.. thoughts on it.. practicality, useful for work? Price? Both engines make it have double the horsepower.. to lift it off the ground and shoot flames?
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Timely! I had the same thing on my B80. https://www.amazon.com/Grommet-735-0149-935-0149-951-0171-751-0171/dp/B0DPR2WGD8/ref=sr_1_6?crid=1CPVBDAH7MYS2&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Xf1D-xfjAt76-djDR_B5hHjbXJidjgl3ZdrDOsGzWTin9wO-ytfM4rCpPlj1PsiL3ueY4-TbH-74BegndQJNHwUgA0DqZ39LguAr0m6lL8vqu6dwkU65TKGN7l-Lt9hsnBtwH2fGbd9ub6oSuOGzkbYrgPwOGG21qmk2F2sCmVvjHBuKlhDmULZD_xeAavOXKcP_QtTTvzdgjwnGUXDm2eHn8cpUTdwrUC-TN0AbPiY.AZDjGDEZjKCF_6MCkfMncAXVS5dlQ0jzOKM6MKvN2U4&dib_tag=se&keywords=fuel+shutoff+and+grommet&qid=1787516215&sprefix=fuel+shutoff+and+grommet%2Caps%2C4864&sr=8-6
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It isn't actually the tank itself that is leaking but it leaks where the gas line exits the tank. Top mount fuel tank with a grommet type fitting in the center bottom of the tank. That fitting has a shut-off valve as part of a tee that then goes to the fuel filter and then to the pump. The tractor has sat, unmoved, for the last few years so most of the rubber fittings and lines are pretty beat (either worn, brittle or both) and I was going to play around with it but I am not sure where to get certain parts. Fuel line and filters are pretty easy but the grommet type fitting with the shut-off on it might be tougher to find. Any ideas on either where to get that part or if there are any thoughts on repairing what is there. Thanks.
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C120 evolve to.. C140 Custom
ebinmaine replied to sgtsampay's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
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C120 evolve to.. C140 Custom
ineedanother replied to sgtsampay's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
I just do 2 strokes by ear now. I just richen them up on the top end to slow them a bit and adjust once see how they do under a full load. -
Still have to clean these up. But I think I have two useable blocks. Just gotta find a machine shop. Should I just leave the valve guides alone?
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C120 evolve to.. C140 Custom
ebinmaine replied to sgtsampay's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
I have a tach that uses a tiny piece of reflective material stuck on the rotating item to read rpm. Works fine for tractor checks but I don't see how it would function for a chainsaw. I should really have a separate tool for those. - Today
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The Pulling community may have something available but that would be $$$$ I've wondered for years if there are other options but haven't had a serious enough need to figure it out.
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WWWHHHAAATTTT ??????
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1987 310-8 key switch to plug match problem
Armadillo👍 replied to Armadillo👍's topic in Wheel Horse Electrical
Still need to sort out new carb so it will idle but it’s working good otherwise. Thank 953nut for preventing magic smokes and all who pitched in to support my adventure. -
C120 evolve to.. C140 Custom
ineedanother replied to sgtsampay's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
Yes, powered with a button battery. I used to velcro it to a hood or dash to watch the speed for one reason or another. It was pretty accurate from what I can remember. I haven't used it in a while. -
1987 310-8 key switch to plug match problem
Armadillo👍 replied to Armadillo👍's topic in Wheel Horse Electrical
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What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
ML3 replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Amazon Chinese carburetor has been working fine for last 3yrs since I installed it. $14 & needed no adjustment 👍🏻 -
About the carbs.. are there no good B&S, Honda or custom/aftermarket carbs that fit the Kohler engine(s)? I know from my moped years that carbs were swapped out for (mostly) larger ones all the time. After all it's "just" an air-fuel mixing device.. Seems to me that a carb of a dirtbike with about the same CI's/cc's should work just fine.
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What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
ebinmaine replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
@Natejc_98 came by and picked up his 1973 8 HP 4 speed. He and Trina and I have been through the systems on it. Changed a bunch of stuff. Cleaned some stuff. Replaced some stuff. Today we tried to start it and immediately figured out it was getting no fuel. The original fuel pump was gunkified. Swapped for another pump but that was reeeaaally weak. OK... back to the original and clean it up. I modified a 10 to 16 HP pump rebuild kit by using a leather hole punch to change the position of the holes in the diaphragm. Reused the original internal spring. The 8 HP engine fired up and went well. We then noticed a scraping noise when the tractor was in gear. Popped the belt off and verified it against a known correct Wheelhorse 7473 belt. It was a little bit too long. Likely I has mistakenly installed a 7478 from an Automatic tractor which is an inch or whatever longer. Left the 7473 on. Nate got the chance to drive his "new" toy around here a bit and we loaded it up on his truck. Off to it's new home! -
1987 310-8 key switch to plug match problem
Armadillo👍 replied to Armadillo👍's topic in Wheel Horse Electrical
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Film splicing 101, not engineering classes. You are wasting your time if you are looking for an honest commercial.
