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Interresting.... Get it started on the sure bet small gravity fed tank & switch over to the large capacity one while still running? The best of both - plus a four gallon capacity.
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Might make that happen, been a few years since I've been there.
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@Fivehorsetown I added an under seat tank to my 308-8. It seems to go longer between fill ups but will still pull from the small tank before it pulls from the larger tank. I’ve only run it out once with both tanks. I do have a shutoff to attempt to switch between the two but it still needs work. The U shaped piece will need to be changed over to one from a tractor with a tank as the 308’s isn’t set up for it. I’d say try it and if it doesn’t work take it off.
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Hills - the great equalizer of splash lubed engines. The hill always wins when the rod cap dipper goes dry....
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C160 Hydro dipstick being stubborn!
ebinmaine replied to Gary S Minnesota's topic in Transmissions and transaxles
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I can see the logic there. Trina's tractors all sip fuel in comparison to my larger engines. That engine mounted tank will still give you a strong couple hours run time. If changing that to five plus is a bonus then go for it. But I'd be cautious there. The larger tank could be more prone to allowing moisture to condense. Be sure to use non ethanol fuel. Personally, if I did this changeover, a primer bulb would be a minimum requirement... but I'd go to an electric fuel pump. @Fivehorsetown .... does this mean you gotta change your username?
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What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
ebinmaine replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
You ever measure or trial fit those? I have a set that appears the same. Mine were BACK weights for a TEN inch rear wheel. I've never set them on/ in an 8" front. -
If it were a series 2 my vote would be for the C175, assuming both are Hydros. I would take my chances with the Onan with pressurized oil system, but I have a lot of hills around me. You could list both and let fate decide.
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I'm not a fan of anything with an Onan, but the P216 is much better than the P220 statistically. The 16 doesn't tend to have all the issues associated with the 20hp. When parts were available (if you could afford them), the Performer series Onan engines were exceptional. Nowadays they can be more difficult to keep up. But the series 1 Kohler twins have some very serious limitations. The "spray" lubrication system is definitely a weak point. That being said, if it is still going it is probably a good one. I'm not good at these decisions. I have way more tractors than I need. When it comes time to downsize, I'll likely be a nervous wreck trying to decide which ones to let go of...
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Personal opinion, I wouldn't change it. The 1 gallon tank is sufficient for the Magnum 8. Under the fender tanks are certainly larger, but you'll likely begin to see problems with longer crank times. This equates to shorter battery and starter life. Fuel tends to drain back down the longer line over just a few days and requires a few seconds to pull fuel all the way back to the carb during starting. You can add a fuel bulb primer if you go this route.
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As long as you will be in Illinois, stop over at AJ’s Garden Tractor Jamboree, Oregon, Illinois.
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C160 Hydro dipstick being stubborn!
Gary S Minnesota replied to Gary S Minnesota's topic in Transmissions and transaxles
Well I finally got back to my stubborn transmission dipstick problem. I took Pete's advise and applied dielectric grease to the rubber surfaces and with some effort( say angling down to get one section/edge started in the tube) was able to get the rubber gasket down in the proper position within the tube. I don't believe it should be that difficult to check the transmission oil level. My dipstick measures about 6.25 inches from the top of the metal cap to the tip of the stick. So Ebinmaine if you have a replacement with the rubber in good shape I'd be interested in purchasing one from you! Thanks all for your help. Gary in Minnesota -
Been off awhile. I was looking at your older posts. Nice tractors you have there. I am still trying to figure out why anyone had a problem with the front axle on your 3020. 100% better than a schwartz. And, it looks tough with that axle. I really like the little bump out on the bottom of the center. Looks like a smallish 4520
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Middle pulley for RL-486 mower deck - 106848
Brockport Bill commented on Nathan H's classified in Wanted
is that also the typical double pulley part # 110147 for a 48 inch sd deck? -
Thank you. But, sorry. This is a wheeled machine. It does have a dis-engagement lever though. It looks like it will be an ok machine. I think .....
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Axle Rear Bracket? What is this?
Brockport Bill replied to Brockport Bill's topic in Implements and Attachments
my son has the Xi but no use for the bracket - been sitting on my shelf but I didn't know what it was for -- thanks for help - i guess time to post for sale -
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Picked up this 308-8 for my girlfriend's son's first tractor today. I have an extra under the fender tank off a 310-8 that I'd like to put on it to use instead of the little 1 gallon on the engine. Has anyone done this and any advice? Thanks!
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Intake manifold leaks, ignition module failures, non adjustable carbs, governor spacer sliping on high hour engines, dumb connecting rod design, 9 pin burn ups. Still I like them, but I love an underdog. Most issues are repairable unless a connecting rod snaps. Parts are expensive and some are hard to find. With either machine, plan on an engine swap if the engine blows.
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What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
ineedanother replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Pressure washed a bunch of stuff after work. Love-hate relationship there for me. 16 Auto, FEL sub-frame, a bunch of parts and these front weights that took two years to pry out of my brother's hand's They'll be Regal red soon. -
The Onan hasn't caused me any trouble so far. In what way is it temperamental?
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It's a Series 1.
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Well @HyperPete, you're a bit like me. Nothing is plug and play but you've got the bones in the right places so you'll just have to tune it up. Make sure the axle bracket is in a good place. The casting on the uni-drive has some good and bad places to settle on. I think you're fine with where you're bolted in to the lift lever (lowest) but chain length and attachment to the tiller from the rock shaft is what you need to dial in. Check the axle bracket placement. Get rid of the spring assist until you have it all settled, it could be rocking the tiller off level. Make sure the tiller attachment isn't bent or twisted (I doubt it is, but eyeball it) Tune in the high and low on the lift (with the slots on the rock shaft) and then put the lift assist spring back on. It probably won't lift exactly level depending on wear because it doesn't lift from center.
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You still have this thing? I come visit yea after I heal up a little bit here you gotta show me this thing. It's just plan cool. The water tot is just a flex. The design of it .. now that's just so multi purpose Now your prob gonna just top it all off and tell me that it's got a high low range too boot aren't yea?
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In other words Tree be a cold day in hell before any horse in 500 miles of us gets scrapped ...
