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@Achto what did you end up doing with that one that wouldn't seal?
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Fixed throttle lever loose: Wheel Horse 414–8
bradleydavidgood replied to bradleydavidgood's topic in Engines
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bearings for rj transmissions and lift lever for 57
uglyblue66 replied to uglyblue66's topic in Transmissions and transaxles
Well I picked up a intact but missing engine and correct wheels 1960 suburban with a complete and seemingly functional transmission. So I will probably clean this unit up and do it first when I get around to doing some wheel horse stuf. -
Pictures of mechanical stuff needed!!
Sparky-(Admin) replied to ebinmaine's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Yeah, bought it in this condition this past spring. K-181 that was in a C-81 -
Went back to Polo, IL today for their annual plow day. Turnout was great, weather was great, field conditions were great.....and breakdowns were a plenty. Took my 2 plow rigs (418-8 & 520-8) and was basically done by noon. I didn't get many pics of the day due to the breakdowns. IMG_1108.mp4 Never had a valve stem break off before, but got a clump of dirt stuck between the trans and and the wheel and it must of hit the valve stem on the way by, because all of sudden, I'm leaving a washer fluid trail. Nursed it back to the trailer and parked it with the valve stem up as there was still fluid coming out. No worries, I'll move to the 520-8...Well, she ran good for about an hour and was spitting and sputtering and the engine kept shutting down. Nursed it back to trailer and looks like I'll be replacing the ignitions system (which I probably should have done when I got it anyway). IMG_9314.mp4 IMG_9315.mp4 Since I headed home early, I was able to get everything cleaned up nicely and moldboards protected well before dark.
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I've wondered that too. Not to use though but it would be cool.
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That's an old trail cam pic from July when he was in velvet. Tonight is the first I've seen him since July and he looks smaller without the velvet, but I would rather take him than the larger brown buck that chased him off. Looks like the rut is early and time to spend some serious time in the tree. The wind is wrong tomorrow and Tuesday, but the rest of the week looks good.
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Not all Ignition switches on 300 and 400 models are the same.
WHX?? replied to 953 nut's topic in Electrical
To make matters worse there are switches out there configured like the 103991 where the G terminal has 12v on it on start and run. It powers a kill relay. Hook your mag up to that and you will let smoke out. Triple check when ordering. -
Yes, I did that on a MTD transaxle that had a cracked housing when I got it (about 1990 or so) The driven pulley came out of the top so little likelihood of leaking too bad. I packed grease around the axle shafts inside and found a pair of seals for the outside, filled the lower half with 80/90 bolted it up and placed the seals on the axle shafts. Back to mowing, no leakes.
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Guys gotta wonder if there are any of those NOS tank service kits out there? WH61-90 #348 Fuel Tank Service.pdf
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Not all Ignition switches on 300 and 400 models are the same.
Handy Don replied to 953 nut's topic in Electrical
I’ve long thought that the switch maker could have had two differently shaped pin configurations so that, at least with the correct plug, only the correct switch could be connected. -
300 400 series ignition switches are NOT all the same. All 300 and 400 models that were equipped with Kohler Magnum engines from 1987 to 1991 used the 103991-ignition switch and from 1992 to 1997 they all used the 116338-ignition switch. These two switches are not interchangeable. As you can see the terminals on the two switches are not all in the same location in on the two switches. If the wrong switch is used these would be the results. If the 103991 Magneto Ignition Switch intended for use in then 1987 to 1991 models were used in place of the 116338 switch on a 1992 to 1997 model when the switch is turned to the RUN position the Magneto would emit very expensive magic smoke. Turning the key further would allow the starter to turn the engine over but the engine wouldn’t start because you already toasted the Magneto. If he 116338 Magneto Ignition Switch intended for use in the 1992 to 1997 models were used in place of the 103991 switch on a 1987 to 1991 model when the switch is turned to the RUN position the magneto would also become toast. Why did Wheel Horse make this change? I have no idea but please be sure you are buying the correct switch for your tractor.
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Wheelhorse 312 8 transaxle bracket cracked
Handy Don replied to Wheelhorse3128's topic in Transmissions and transaxles
Very clever, using a heavy washer (Grade 8, I hope) so the lift boom shaft still worked! -
Mr. Piebald don't have too shabby a rack Ed. Looks like he's still in velvet??
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Picked up 4 tractors for $500 today. Pics coming soon. Need 2 gone will sell cheap....
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Pictures of mechanical stuff needed!!
ebinmaine replied to ebinmaine's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Redsquare has put out a Calendar for years. My Other Half, Trina, has been making them for a few. She takes many many pics and crops or modifies as needed. Actual age of the photos are not particularly important although she generally prefers whole tractor pics from the most recent year. -
Yep if it ain't broke don't fix it. Corn head grease might be my go to if I had to open it. If 953 nut's is noisy mine can be too. @James Wright
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Yep, that very one. Cable thread-adjusted clevis attached through the hole at the end of the arm. Chain in adjacent slot. Our hitch has only one hole in the arm of #12 and we used the long clevis to attach the cable to the tractor lift arm because its a hydro transaxle (its curved cable routing dictates the extra length).
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I am having a similar situation and my rear rockshaft doesn't have the multiple slots on my C161
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Pictures of mechanical stuff needed!!
James Wright replied to ebinmaine's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
What angle are you after for the mechanical shots? Close-ups of linkages and gears tend to read better than full assemblies, especially if the lighting is flat. If these are from a project you are documenting, a couple of shots showing wear or adjustment points would be more useful than polished hero photos. Sparky, recent versus older matters less than whether the parts are still in service, I would think. -
Good evening in the deer stand. Like clockwork, at 6:16PM the doe filtered out in the field. But unlike previous nights, the piebald buck followed. This is the first he showed since I saw him on the trail cam about four months ago. I had him in the rangefinder broadside at 55 yards. I was tempted but there was a doe at 30 yards and I felt sure he would come closer.to check her. Then a bigger buck ran in and chased the piebald off and all he$$ broke loose in the field with that buck chasing doe till dark. Sorry, I was too busy with the bow and range finder to get any pics.
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Wheelhorse 312 8 transaxle bracket cracked
ebinmaine replied to Wheelhorse3128's topic in Transmissions and transaxles
With proper construction and reinforcement that'll be fine -
Are these recent?
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Wheelhorse 312 8 transaxle bracket cracked
squonk replied to Wheelhorse3128's topic in Transmissions and transaxles
