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Front tires might be ok if they are ribbed. You'd probably be able to run them very low on air pressure if you want. No other real benefit.
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@Pullstart take note on how to do it right ...
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What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
ineedanother replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Run it for a few minutes with it bogging and then shut it down and feel around for the heat. It almost has to be in the mule drive or deck bearings unless it's a belt dragging on something. There's gonna be heat somewhere IMO. -
Pulley was a bit bent but not bad. Used sockets and long rods to get bearings out. I got a deck from @sqrlgtr that had the bad bearings so I used the bearings from my rotted deck. Had extra pulleys and stuff anyway working with two decks to make one good one. Rebuilt the tip on my Hobart mig so going to try to patch two holes in the @sqrlgtr deck
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Nice score. I like the tall chute single blower for clearing snow to. Best of luck.
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@Vinylguy at redoyourhorse.com comes through again!!!
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What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
adsm08 replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Yeah. Like I said, I'm a little stumped. So it's a hydro, which means no mechanical link between the wheels and the crankshaft. So the engine doesn't necessarily feel the load of that 500 lbs of gravel directly. This also makes a slipping belt less likely to be the culprit. The PTO belt on the other hand is directly on the crank, and the full load of the blades goes on the engine. The deck spindles all feel good and free when turned by hand, but the blades could be sharper. I also hear the engine start spitting when it acts up. I hear the thing miss and crackle at least twice, and it boggs out. But the governor is holding the throttle wide open when this is going on too, so probably not a governor adjustment issue. My two 8 HP units though are gear drive and don't slow when the blades aren't cutting correctly, they push through and smoke the deck belts. Wife found a 312-8 that needs a fuel pump and two tires for $175 tonight. Maybe it just needs a Magnum re-power. -
other than the obvious maintainence tasks one that is often overlooked is to replace the gas line - -they can rot internally and the little fragments travel potentially to carb -- also suggest washing out gas tank - enjoy !
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Stuck pulley on 48 inch deck
Brockport Bill replied to cafoose's topic in Implements and Attachments
being persistant and smart still often isnt enough - - i have done all the techniques noted in this thread and still won't budge and have had to cut a few off - - the ones that are a nightmare are usually from a deck bought used that has been outdoors and those pulleys simply get rust welded on the shaft from being in the rain. Regarding removing the bearings........ the technique i use is a socket from my socket set - - the long ones in length, and a bit smaller diamater width than the bearing hole to fit into bearing center -- I simply slide the socket down into the spindle to place on top of tube --- and hit the socket with my hammer - - it drives the tube and pushes the bearing out -- once one is out then flip over spindle and do the other bearing -
What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
SylvanLakeWH replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Gotta be Bearings or belt... -
What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
adsm08 replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
We did some testing on the 1076 tonight and now I am really stumped. I put a wagon with about 500lbs of gravel on the back and had my daughter run laps around the house with it. She said it ran fine, never lost ground speed, none of it. Then I took the wagon off and asked her to go try mowing. As soon as she turned the blades on I could hear the change in the running from the other side of the house. She was back within a minute saying it just kept slowing down. -
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adsm08 replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
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Awesome so i did pretty well lol. I literally just bought it to snowblow. My quad with bucket is a real pain at times. lol. I plan on changing all the fluids before i really start running it. I did read the 700 is a bit on the weak side....but like i said i dont plan on using it hard. I got a cub and 2N for that stuff lol
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Why? Are they currently leaking? Badly cracked? Unless AND until they really are trash I'd be prone to leave them right alone and running. Agreed. And I'd even add to that. ANY moisture (morning dew) is going to be a near zero traction situation. If they're the straight rib airplane tires... I ABSOLUTELY DISAGREE. As far as pricing goes... IF you need wheels, that's where the $$$$ will be. Shipping wheels isn't cheap. BUT if you look in the right place you can find inexpensive trailer (camper or utility) wheels on a few websites. Or... CALL Lincoln at A to Z Tractor in PA and order a good used set of narrow wheels with the correct Wheelhorse backspacing. That's important.
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Saw someone post about it on social media. Apparently good for wet grass and good for golf courses
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She probably doesn't know us very well probably should keep it that way.
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Rebuild carb Magnum Kohler 14 Wheel Horse 414–8
lynnmor replied to bradleydavidgood's topic in Engines
There are a number of YouTube videos showing the process. I watched a couple and would add a few points. Use a drill press with a down stop to prevent going too deep, it is easy to suddenly go too far with a hand drill. I use a very small amount of fuel resistant sealer on the edge, it acts as a lubricant and helps seal. Do not hammer in too far, it will begin to come loose when you go beyond flat. -
My wife's 560 SL Mercedes was a lot of fun with the top down and soooo easy to get out of, unfortunately she liked having the hard top on it and though I'm only 5' 10" I had to crawl out of it. She is 5' 0" and could do it with ease.
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Congratulations on your anniversary! We have the same anniversary actually. 19 years for me and the Mrs.
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What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
ebinmaine replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
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Let’s talk TIRES
ebinmaine replied to Sparky-(Admin)'s topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
Same on my '74 C160-8 -
C120 evolve to.. C140 Custom
ebinmaine replied to sgtsampay's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
Sounds to me like you're doing just fine. Try a thing. Find the weak spots. Fix em. These are very heavy duty pieces of equipment but they do get some age on em and need repairs and maintenance. You're headed the right direction for sure. -
HAPPPPY BIRTHDAY
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Where do you come up with all these off-the-wall thoughts? Stick with turf tires on the rear, the airplane tires are ribbed and offer very little traction.
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103991 is the ignition switch for your 1983
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