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So somebody else who shall not be named Sylvia decided 12 psi was not enough in a tire and figured these where 8 bolt rims that needed 80. And promptly blew out a tire that was dry rotted for from sitting flat for 20 years. Ok fine no big deal a set of new shoes in order right? Well to hell with that lets just put some slime in ... along with a can of tune up in a can with rings that are smoking in a electric motor. Alrighty then... wonder if the poor sob that wanted to do things right had to deal with that? Good thing you took a real day job Kev and didn't have time to deal with this crap. The rim was a real pain to get off even with a special hub puller... then deal with the slime. I've had tires & rims a lot older than this better to deal with! So all said and done right ready to work as the Good Lord intended. New shoes/blasted and painted rims. Did I mention fronts don't hold air either? Blasted and painted them too. Bead sealer works wonders. Still have to deal with the battery acid that was sloshed down around the pan and started corroding things. You boys don't wanna see a pic of that mess. She likes hauling saw gear out to the wood lot tho.
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Thank you for the info.. interesting Never seen a kickstart on a Wheelhorse. yes I have asked about them a lot. hmm didn’t consider a cylinder angle.. wouldn’t that only matter if under the stock hood hitting it? Perhaps should have asked different questions- Do you know of a book or author I could look up to learn more about how the Horsepower.. engine output.. torque .. amount needed move tractor.. attachments ect? Just wanna understand how that all works and what it all means in relation to each other. Would prefer book compared to internet reading.
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Question and Advice on D520Lxi for Front Blade!
Darrell1958 replied to Darrell1958's topic in Implements and Attachments
I seen your posts I've been studying wheel horses for years I've already checked the place your taking about and it seems fine but I will definitely keep an eye on it and maybe do what you did just for the sake of fixing a possible problem... Thanks Pullstart! Always be open to improvements 👍 -
You’ve asked about the Predator lots of times. It will do the jobs you asked. But it’s cylinders is in a 60 (?) degree format. It doesn’t always fit where a Kohler would have. Also, I have a 1/2 hp kick start Suburban with 27” rear tires and it scoots along just fine in 3rd gear. I’m sure the Honda would work, for what you are asking.,,
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First off thank you Pullstart for bringing this one back and saving it from one that knows no better. I'll mention no names here Sylvia but what the double hockey sticks happened here? Wanted to smoke one??!?!? Good Lord for NOS this thing sure looked like it been in the hands of somebody didn't have a clue... just sayin .. for never have mowed a blade of grass ?? I have no clue but I ain't even close to done roasting you Jimbo! Hope you haven't left yer sense of humor in the top drawer! Original thread here ... stand by for how It's done RIGHT!
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Question and Advice on D520Lxi for Front Blade!
Pullstart replied to Darrell1958's topic in Implements and Attachments
the Xi series garden tractors are amazing, with nearly a truck frame under them! Please check out the front axle pivot, it’s the only known weak spot in them. https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/topic/92609-xi-series-front-axle-pivot-repair/ You’ll find a Wheel Horse plow mounts to the rear axle, where load is driven from. JD plows transfer that stress to the front axle. I’ say use or modify whatever Wheel Horse plow you need to use their design. The tractor will thank you. -
I wonder if these bearing might be salvageable. I'm going to submerge them in some solvent tomorrow and let the soak for a few days.
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Those style wheels are rare. Very old school RJist . Treat them with kid gloves. Eight inchers I restoed.
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Impressive. I miss the days when things were built that way.
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We've been at our Ky location for a few days working in our woods. We got the A Liner camper set up, and have a list of small projects to work on this trip. Today's major chore to take the 16' utility trailer into town to pick up some building supplies turned into anadventure. No problem to and from town. I took the trailer to the end of the driveway to unload it. No problems there. Nowhere to turn the Ram 1500/16' trailer combo around, so I'm thinking go slow and no problem. After all, it is only a couple hundred yards. Made it about half way, when I lost track of the back wheels on the truck and dropped the left rear off the edge of the road. Had the left wheel at full drop and the right rear at full rise. No traction to lift myself out. EJ the 8N to the rescue! Hooked up with a 3/8" chain, had Mrs 8N in the truck to feed a bit of throttle when EJ started pulling, and out it came. I clamped the receiver hitch onto the MF's fel and pushed the trailer the rest of the way. Got to look into installing tow hooks on the Ram.
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They actually have some really cool roller bearings inside of them, but like the other sulky, they are toast and will get standard bearings.
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Nice! those bushing should knock out after some soaking. Standard wheel bearings would be an appropriate upgrade IMO
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Wheelhorse C120 auto.. tell me about this one
ineedanother replied to FLtractor's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Looks to be original. Good find. OBO would cause me to negotiate from $350 or so, but that's me. $500 would be reasonable if the hubs and axles check provided that the other advertised stuff checks out too. -
Those wires plug into the regulator here:
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Ok lets see those pets!
ebinmaine replied to Wheel Horse 3D's topic in non tractor related discussion
Further proof that our dog is NOT SPOILED - Yesterday
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now I have to figure out how to get to it so I can unplug it and check the voltage. Thanks
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Evening, Have asked other repower questions before, I understand the majority here would rather Get an orignal Kohler engine running driving tractor again compared to repower with different more modern solid state engine. Which I agree and am working on just that… however in not being very mechanical minded.. would like to know.. to better my knowledge of how this or that works.. is there a general rule of thumb that it takes so much horsepower to move a tractor with a person on it.. so much to run deck.. so much to tow ect.. For example.. would a used Honda 160 5.0 hp engine such as this pictured here power a 856.. run the mower deck.. tow… I have been told a predator 212 6.5 hp will.. and being new in box.. warranty.. 3x cost .. 159.00 + tax 212 predator (seller asking 50$for this Honda) but Predator piece of mind.. but being less hp.. and unknown engine internal shape.. would the Honda here have enough power? Formula to figure out displacement .. hp vs weight .. driving .. mower deck engagement. Towing needs.. if makes sense?
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Wheelhorse C120 auto.. tell me about this one
FLtractor replied to FLtractor's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
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I was quite ecstatic when the seller messaged me and said he found the original wheels in one of his scrap piles! Picked them up today.
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The whole group traveled together. They were too good to even consider taking a chance on a fill in. I was lucky enough to see them in person once and the sound of the instrumentalists was outstanding.
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Wheelhorse C120 auto.. tell me about this one
953 nut replied to FLtractor's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
The seller might have them, just didn't put them back on fore some reason. If you go the the Florida Flywheeler Show you would probably find them. -
With all of the instruments, I wonder if they used local artists or if the whole ensemble traveled the tour circuit together?
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Guess you could always give the belt a twist so the cutting edge would cut, uplift, who needs it.
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That sounds like a good idea. Is the replacement engine a B&S like the one you removed?
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Recipe for Watermelon Soup
ebinmaine replied to Ed Kennell's topic in non tractor related discussion
Interesting to see all the "sad" reactions. This isn't sad. It's good business and agricultural practice. Up here there are many farms that grow several times the pumpkins needed because it's easy. The good ones sell. The rest go right back in the ground as enrichment.- 1 reply
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