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Magic Smoke - The RedSquare Give Away Tractor
stevasaurus replied to Pullstart's topic in 2026 WHCC Show Pictures
Pretty cool what you guys are doing here !! Great video also !! Steve Bo fits the director's chair just fine. -
My niece and sister-in-law were outside when this little guy returned, he didn't seem at all interested in them.
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It's fixed. Turns out the problem was the two push-on plugs that go to the switch on the PTO lever. It looked like they were hooked up OK, they were barely hooked up to the spade on the switch. Starts every time now. Thanks.
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If it was running, the solenoid is working. If it died, the only thing the solenoid does is power the starter. I’d invest in a $20 volt meter and check your wiring as a whole.
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Looks like a jacobson crashed into a parts bin.
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Toro 95-3878 Belt Specs
gwest_ca-(File Mod) replied to Fordiesel69's topic in Implements and Attachments
Gates makes a Blade Runner series of belt that have fractional lengths but looked through a list of them and don't see one close to what you need. Part numbers are like 6420BR. Napa sells Gates belts. An A-100 industrial belt is 1/2" x 102" An A-101 industrial belt is 1/2" x 103" I do not know if these belts will withstand the reverse bending over a flat idler. They may because Gates lists some A-xxx belts for applications with a flat idler. If you can find a A-100 (102") to try at least you will know what works or won't work. Keep us posted on what happens for the next person. An A-100 is 100" datum circumference. We don't see that but it is determined by the location of the cords inside the belt and used for belt calculation and selection in industrial applications. You may have noticed the odd dimensions sheaves have that use a tapered hub. That is also a datum diameter also for speed calculations/design long with the belt datum length. Turns out the A belts add 2" to determine the outside circumference. B belts add 3". Some companies loosely use say a A-100 belt. It is the A (1/2") width but may be only 100 " long. Other companies it may be 102" long. So check the actual circumference when ordering. -
I don’t plan to back it into a lake, but it won’t be too bad to get around.
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I have no clue, guy told me,that it is original, obviously has Kohler engine,but tag is not readable, and they used that mower on soccer field...and US made,that's all he knows. I was courious becouse that Kohler engine, and rotary thing..
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I went cheap on mine, The ACE guys said to use porch paint. Hit holds up well. I just use a leaf blower to clean it out. (I did put glass sand in the paint but would leave it out or use less next time) But you might have other plans. I looked at epoxy, matting, bed liner etc. It got pricey pretty quick.
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Wow thanks for that info @Pullstart. Metal fender is here to stay if that's the case. I agree it doesn't look bad at all @Vinylguy these look fantastic and I will be ordering soon. Thank you!
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Wascally Wabbits..
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1988 Wheel Horse 416-8 Garden Tractor Onan Twin - ran last season/ As-Is Selling a one owner garage kept Mower and serviced by Mainline Mowers over the years and I have decided to use a lawn service. It is an original, heavy-duty 1988 Wheel Horse 416-8 garden tractor with the 16 HP Twin-Cylinder Onan Performer engine and the coveted 8-speed manual Uni-Drive transmission. Currently a non-runner. It was professionally serviced and ran great last season, but we contracted out our lawn care to a service and let the tractor sit. Tried starting it today and it won't fire up. The battery is weak from sitting, and it likely needs the old fuel drained and the carburetor cleaned. It turns over but needs a little TLC to get back to 100%. Complete with mid-mount cutting deck. The sheet metal is straight, and the original red paint and hood decals are well-preserved for a 1988 model. Tires hold air great. Garage kept. Typical wear for its age—the vinyl seat is split and the steering wheel has tape, but the bones of this machine are solid iron. Perfect weekend project for a collector or Wheel Horse enthusiast who knows how to clean a carb and jump a battery. Terms: $575 or best offer. Cash only, local pickup. You will need a trailer/truck to load.
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Ever notice two "same size" belts don't ride the pulleys the same?
ebinmaine replied to JohnDawson738's topic in Implements and Attachments
I started selling Auto Parts in 1992. Matched pair was still happening then. We used to use that too until in the mid 1990s Mercedes started using a multi piece exhaust isolator. It was, in essence, a flippin muffler bearing! -
2026 Big Show Buy/Sell/Trade Thread
OoPEZoO replied to Pullstart's topic in Wheel Horse Collectors Club Show
Sure is….i’ll send you a message -
What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
Blaine replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
i think you meant greater leverage at the expense of longer travel. As for the differential unwinding in opposite directions, I’ve experienced that also, but the Raider has the infamous LSD, which I’m pretty sure isn’t effective any longer on this unit. -
Very interesting but not at all familiar. Homemade? Professional commercial? @19richie66 ?
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Appreciate all of that input. It had crossed my mind to just give them my 522xi, but I think I’d like to see how they maintain something more simple before dropping that beast on them. I’m going to let them get settled in a bit and see what they actually want/need before I start scouring the countryside. Hydro tranny is a must as I would never put a piece of manual machinery under the oblivious abusiveness of my oldest daughter. She’s a bit of a sledgehammer. It took me 15 years of WH ownership before I found out how capable of a machine it was. All those years of bad snow storms killing my back and all I needed was a plow I didn’t know existed. I’ll sit down with the son in law here at the PC some afternoon and go over all the options and see what he thinks.
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Magic Smoke - The RedSquare Give Away Tractor
SylvanLakeWH replied to Pullstart's topic in 2026 WHCC Show Pictures
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Ever notice two "same size" belts don't ride the pulleys the same?
ri702bill replied to JohnDawson738's topic in Implements and Attachments
Yup - Marketing 101.... If you have to pay someone to dust off the dormant merchandise on the shelf (unless it is seasonal & you have the room) it is better to let it reside at the Supplier's warehouse than taking up space where a fast moving item can be displayed. Think Buggy Whips, 6 volt car headlights, Poodle Skirts & touchup paint for Big Box Store tractors... On the other hand, Elbow Grease, Muffler Bearings, Blue Steam, & Corvair water pumps are never on display... -
How does the “wash out” plan align with e-track?
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Magic Smoke - The RedSquare Give Away Tractor
Handy Don replied to Pullstart's topic in 2026 WHCC Show Pictures
Having supervisors is important. Gives them a job where they are less likely to touch stuff and break it! -
Check youtube, I've seen some really cool enclosed trailer mods and i've seen them do an epoxy garage floor paint over the osb.
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Ever notice two "same size" belts don't ride the pulleys the same?
Handy Don replied to JohnDawson738's topic in Implements and Attachments
I get it. Stocking pairs, when pairs are not being ordered, is a loss for a business. Every SKU (stock keeping unit) represents overhead! -
So 1/2 x 102" long? Or 1/2 x 103" Local belt places dont have half sizes.
