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I found a guy on eBay that sells really nice ones for $20. (click photo for link)
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You would definitely want to stay on top of your deck cleaning routine. How good of a job do they do?
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Clean it, then clean it again, repeat. It sounds like you might be able to reuse the gasket but I'd get a new one. Install gasket and just snug up the screws. Don't overtighten. Then Red Kote tank sealer. It doesn't take much. I've done several and I use maybe 1/4 cup. I'm still working on the first and only quart I've purchased. I swirl it around the gasket area. Allow to dry. It's dry only when the oder is gone. It will be a permanent fix.
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312-A "Partial" Restoration
davem1111 replied to davem1111's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
Yeah, it looks better than it did when we bought it. My wife said "I think it looks too good to mow with now" ... and it probably won't do much mowing, unless it's the only one I keep when we downsize and move, which is quite possible. -
312-A "Partial" Restoration
kpinnc replied to davem1111's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
Looks great! My first Wheel Horse has gone through almost every conceivable upgrade, and it will always be special. Yours should give many more years of service! -
Toro Wheel Horse GT 550 Slow in High Gear
kpinnc replied to Pattyb's topic in Transmissions and transaxles
I don't own a 5xi, but the transmission is identical to classic hydros with the only difference being how the orientation of the Eaton 1100 is mounted on the gearbox. All that said, most of the issues I've seen on classic machines are the result of slop in the linkages that actuate the cam assembly. The amount of movement between slow and fast is very small. A loose connection is plenty to rob all the travel in the linkage. -
I have used and still use a few knockoff carbs, but whenever I can I clean/rebuild the originals. Once you do a few there really not that hard to do.
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What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
kpinnc replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
My cheapo mentality forced me to abandon the last of my Onan engines. ...But I do love how they run when dialed in. Sure purrs like a kitten! -
Toro Wheel Horse GT 550 Slow in High Gear
Pullstart replied to Pattyb's topic in Transmissions and transaxles
Sorry Mr. Richard, I don’t even know what a GT550 is -
That looks like it may be the welded version, although I can't see the end real well at that angle.
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One of the few finishing touches to the new shop that has gone neglected to this point is the expansion of the shop air system. Most of today was spent running to the store and back, and cutting, threading, and hanging iron pipes for air. All the new line is installed, I just have to button up a few end-of-the-line (literally) things before I can turn the air on and check for leaks.
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oh ok -- the 42 rd decks are not recyclers -- they can have an adaption that includes an insert from the manufacturer as an OEM -- or as an add-on attachment to modify the deck --- but without the recycling insert it is not a recycler
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What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
Andy N. replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
At the Polo, IL plow day 2 weeks ago, the 520-8 started running rough. It would just quit like it was loosing spark. When I got it home, I verified that it was. Ordered the engine ignition system kit and got it installed and back together this weekend. While I had it apart, I figured I would adjust the valves, since I was sure that the PO hadn't done that at 1,000 hours. The Onan 4 piece kit p/n is 166-0785 and is available on eBay. Here's how it ran before: IMG_9315.mp4 Here's after: IMG_1176.mp4 - Yesterday
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First identify whether the tank is metal or plastic, then use a sealer designed for that material and for gasoline. Remove all fuel, clean the surfaces thoroughly, and let the repair cure fully before testing. Keep sparks and open flames far away during the whole process.
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312-A "Partial" Restoration
davem1111 posted a topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
This was our first Wheel Horse, bought about 12 years ago. I love this tractor and am feeling pretty proud of how it looks. 1987 312-A, as far as I know, all original. I have a 42" SD Deck to restore to put on it, mule has already been repainted. All done with Rustoleum Regal Red rattle cans. I've been working on this a little at a time for about 2 months. Not as nice as I had hoped for, but I don't have the time to invest in all the paint stripping and glazing to make it all perfectly smooth. Tried some clear coat on top on the fender, and it bubbled so I gave up on that. Maybe I'll give it some wax to make it shinier. The hubcaps had some rust that I mostly got rid of. I still need to do some detailing on the tower tins and engine tins, but am not going to try to repaint those completely. Many thanks to @Vinylguy for the decals! -
Sleeping next to someone you love makes you fall asleep faster, reduces depression, reduces anxiety and helps you to live longer. Until they start to snore & fart in their sleep.
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Caster98 joined the community
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Many thanks for your informative response.
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Very few things on earth can bring more "physical" than gathering and preparing firewood. The last few years that I did it was blessed with the largest hydraulic splitter I have ever seen (my FIL built it). It had a K321 and a two stage pump on it, and hitched up behind my truck. I've split 30 inch diameter sweetgum with it and it never even made a grunt. Even with that, it would make you work like a dog. I don't have to tell you obviously, but you will get a continual workout.
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Yes indeed! And our neighborhood had the first remote controlled TV... Me!
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What have you done "WITH" your Wheel Horse
pfrederi replied to rjg854's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Yeah I have 3 stubborn trees that haven't dropped yet. Then i can be done with the cyclo vac -
Remember when we used to laugh at the commercial on TV “I’ve fallen and I cant get up”? Well, it is not so funny any more … The lady said she got banned from Weight Watchers for dropping a bag of M&Ms on the floor. She said it was the best game of “Hungry Hippos” she has ever watched. What did the DNA say during the conversation –“Do these genes make me look fat?” What are the worst IQ test results? When they come up negative… Why cant you trust atoms?? Because they make up everything. Why was six afraid of seven? Because seven eight nine… What do you call the wife of a hippy? Mississippi … What is the difference between an outlaw and an in-law? Outlaws are wanted. I started to sleep in the fireplace, now I sleep like a log. If you think I am annoying now, imagine if I could play the banjo!
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I wonder if there is a lot “c”.
