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Hi all! I am in desperate need of help on this engine. Long story short: I had this engine rebuilt maybe 15 years ago. It sat on the shelf until I had time to put it in this tractor about 8 years ago. It has had this problem, or a version of it since I had installed it. The original machine shop has closed up and another local shop charged me $400 and told me "they all do that". I have only run it about 35 hours due to this problem that I can't solve. I know that I have replaced the carb 3 times (2 China, 1 nice used Kohler), coils, wires, plugs, condenser, and points have all been done (originally it had a transdenser on it but that is now a normal condenser). The head gasket has been replaced at least twice. The valves were cleaned and lapped and the most recent guy says they seem perfectly free. The problem SEEMS to lessen when I first adjust the valves, but then it gets worse as it runs. It is NOT consistent. Most of the time, it gets better when put under a heavier load, but not consistently. I can't find anyone around here that knows their stuff enough to help me out. I am sure they are out there, just can't find them. I would be SO grateful if anyone could point me in a direction or to someone who can help. Original Video: Worst It had been a year later: Most recent (first hiccup is about 30 secs in):
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to the No, I can not help with the mower. Maybe @cafoose or @Pullstart can help.
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squonk replied to stevebo-(Moderator)'s topic in Wheel Horse Collectors Club Show
Glad you have "My Tractor" on. Gonna have to take a lap or 2 on it! - Today
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Pullstart replied to stevebo-(Moderator)'s topic in Wheel Horse Collectors Club Show
I said the heavy lifting is done -
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whtractors24 replied to stevebo-(Moderator)'s topic in Wheel Horse Collectors Club Show
There is still more room ! -
I use a split section of 3" PCV pipe.
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cafoose replied to Pullstart's topic in Wheel Horse Collectors Club Show
Those seats are excellent, I'm planning on getting another! -
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Pullstart replied to stevebo-(Moderator)'s topic in Wheel Horse Collectors Club Show
I had some extra room for the time being, so I tossed Steve-Oh-Two on for the show! I need to secure some small items and clean the cab out a bit, but all the heavy lifting is finished! Yes, the entire bed is full too… -
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evanloock replied to Pullstart's topic in Wheel Horse Collectors Club Show
Will be bringing some 1130 pawl springs to the show for the 1955-early 1957 RJ-35 tractors (later 1957 tractors used a different system without the springs). I bought all that Newby's Implement Supply had left back when they were still around. This is the small spring that goes into the pawl that engages/disengages the pawl from the inside of the hub to allow one wheel to freewheel during a turn using the small dimples case into the hub mounting area. (see pic). These are too small to leave out on a table. Come see me if you want a set of 2 springs for $25 (tractor takes 2 springs; one for each side). -
Sold them both!
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I had one a 42" blade for several years in float mode.The one pictured is on a 48" blade that has been used for 4 years but now I use down pressure it is wearing some. Now I use it mostly to plow the section of driveway that is pavers the rest is gravel so only about 75'. Price has gone way up since I bought the 48' piece and that was more than the original 42"
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Changed Status to Closed
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Remember that the K series engines have neither an oil pump nor filter. Clean, uncontaminated oil is its lifeblood. If in doubt, change the oil.
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I agree with Ed. I love fabricating stuff and seeing other people’s creations and homemade solutions. I also use my tractors for plowing. There is no way I would ever consider trying to make a plow. They are “cheap” and typically readily available. I mean, maybe adapting a different plow blade to fit a wheelhorse plow frame would make sense in certain situations, but the main plow frame? Forget about it, just buy one @pfrederi, how often do you have to change out that plastic edge? I just got my driveway repaved last week and it’s time to replace my plow edge. Curious what you use and how well they hold up?
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You can probably pick up a plow with a worn edge cheaper than making something that may or not fit/operate correctly. Put a piece of plastic on it like the one in the picture ..no scratches on your driveway
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856 unidrive transmission.. how durable
ri702bill replied to FLtractor's topic in Transmissions and transaxles
Changing the 4 seals can be done externally without splitting the Unidrive case. Requires patience & care. Changing the 2-3rd gear requires the dis-assembly of the Unidrive... Two notes of interest if you go that route. Leave the Unidivve in the tractor, but get the 3/4" hitch pin out FIRST. You cannot open it up safelywith the pin in place. Plenty of onfo on that topic here... Best time to change the seals is with the shafts removed. Lowell sels a nice reproduction 2-3 gear, the gasket and seals.... -
Snow plows are cheap $100-$200. Probably cost more than that for iron and weld wire to make one.
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squonk replied to stevebo-(Moderator)'s topic in Wheel Horse Collectors Club Show
Air in the spare(s)? -
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squonk replied to Pullstart's topic in Wheel Horse Collectors Club Show
Those seats are excellent, I'm planning on getting another! -
Have her watch some U Tube video's on how today's cars are trash. She might change her mind and save you money and grief.
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Thanks for the link to the manual....
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Link to Toro service manual for K61 Tuff Torque https://help.gardentractorspares.co.uk/help/tts/st3/im-tuff-torq-k61a.pdf Also here on Red Square click fuzy pic
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Weekend started on Friday with a funeral about two hours away. Then 8 hours to my son & daughter’s camp. On Saturday, brought the camp’s WH out of winter hibernation and then did lodge repairs. More repairs on Sunday (after I hosted a nice breakfast for daughter, SIL, and my sister). My SIL got all the seat time mowing! Then 5+ hours home. About 775 miles over three days--a lot for me. Beautiful weather and having an interesting audiobook helped relieve the tedium of the drive. Only 225 miles (~4.5 hours) to Biglerville on Wednesday!
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Hi all, sorry, didnt make it clear. Its a 72110 mower with a hydrostatic gearbox which I believe has a K61A Tuff Torq unit. Its the transaxle oil that I want to change . There is a top up resevoir under the bonnet . Somebody put ATF fluid in there to top it up !
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Has anyone remade the mule drive for sickle bar so it fits the attach a matic on a c121
