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Best Wheelhorse tractor Patina Preserver conditioner for
squonk replied to FLtractor's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
Oil attracts dirt. -
Best Wheelhorse tractor Patina Preserver conditioner for
SylvanLakeWH replied to FLtractor's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
I've used both oil and Penetrol. I prefer Penetrol. -
Best Wheelhorse tractor Patina Preserver conditioner for
JCM replied to FLtractor's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
Some won't agree on my method and that's okay. This is what this C-120 looked like when It was dropped off to me many years ago. I used simple green to clean it then a scotch bright pad then simple green again then wiped all that off with a damp sponge. After it was dry I applied WD-40 on a cotton rag maybe a couple times a year. Repainted the rims. I still own it. Works for me without a repaint. - Today
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Chipping away at my Stallion
Red Stallion replied to Red Stallion's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
That last comment is what motivating me. The rest of the 520HC is brilliant. Its rock solid, reliable, and will last me forever. To date I've spent $2k, and if I spent another $2k, it'll deliver me excellent value for money... (Or something about sunk cost fallacy) -
Chipping away at my Stallion
kpinnc replied to Red Stallion's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
This is just my opinion, so take it as nothing more. That being said, I have to agree with you. At some point, you have a decision to make about that engine. Me personally, I stopped trying to coax more hours out of my Onan engines. Especially true of the 20hp models. If I had a P216, I'd probably have a different opinion. I have 3 P220 engines and I will no longer spend my time and money on them. While no one can argue that they are exceptional when in good shape, the climate here in the southern US is not good for them. The heat and humidity is hard on them, and they are simply too expensive for my tastes. The climate where you are is far worse than what we have here, so I can't imagine the level of pampering you will have to apply to that engine to keep it running. I would say this- if you pick an engine to repower with, do your homework and pick a good one. It's no secret that I am a fan of small block Vanguards (23hp and below) but there are plenty of good options. The tractor itself that you have is solid and will last decades more if properly maintained. The Eaton 1100 transmission is also sensitive to heat but it is easily mitigated with just keeping it externally clean and serviced. Good luck with whatever decision you make. The machine you have is definitely worth saving. If done right it will serve you well. -
Looks great so far to me. You've got a solid machine and it looks like you are doing everything right. Keep it up and this tractor will last another 30+ years!
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Best Wheelhorse tractor Patina Preserver conditioner for
FLtractor posted a topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
Morning, Wondering what the best, lowest maintence and resonable cost Wheelhorse patina tractor metal and paint conditioner preserver is.. Have owned my 856 since April and have not even washed it.. been told simple green will help the paint pop.. have watched videos of Boiled linseed oil vs Penetrol.. where penetrol was clear winner for shine after a year on. Aplastic truck bumper. Recommended most welcome. Thank you -
Anyone Deal with GIGA Tire?
kpinnc replied to Achto's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
Those look nice! -
what engine oil spec?
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I won't say I had to, but I've used spacers on several machines. They work well but you do need to be careful if using a mower deck because of the deck gage wheels clearance. You'll have to ream your bolt holes on your wheels to 1/2. They type of spacer also needs to be open in the center to fit a WH hub. You'll also need to use 7/16x20 bolts at about 1 and 1/4 length or raised head studs to hold the spacers on. I've never had good luck using WH wheel bolts with spacers. The heads are usually too large to get a standard socket on them inside the spacer.
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Attempting to weld on an old muffler is challenging since everything is rusty and thin. Time for a new muffler.
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Anyone Deal with GIGA Tire?
Lee1977 replied to Achto's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
I have got tires from them, they add it after you give the card information, pretty high price for slapping a address tags on or add a couple of plastic strap's to hold them together. I look around and couldn't fine any and cheaper. I ordered some OR 360 23 x 10.50 x 12 6ply. The places I found them wanted more without the tax for 4 ply. -
I the transmission section there are pinned threads with bearing and seal cross referanccs for all the transmissions. In the Instructionals section there are videos by. steveasarus for disassembly and reassembly of these transmissions
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Agreed. Carbon inside your muffler is glowing hot during operation, and will cause a backfire rather consistently. Idling down works very well to reduce this for sure.
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Shouldn’t be as long as your not keeping the battery low and trying to charge it if your just maintaining it it’ll be fine
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Sounds good
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@855project Just an FYI I love E-tanks like your using, but please have adequate ventilation. The bubbles in the tank you see are hydrogen gas which is flammable.
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Our Vendor section is much more knowledgeable than most online stores.
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Must have not been to steep if you got stopped with the brake. With the brake on the transmission you only have brakes on one rear wheel.
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I may have the battery tray will look. Love the rubber selection.
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Happy Happy Steve
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Have a spec number so we can look at a parts list?
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There is not much clearance on my 520. I always cut the inside side chain to the exact length and connect the ends with one of these connectors. Then pull the chains to the outside with the cam lock connector and install spring tensioners. This minimizes the thickness of the inside chain.
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Anyone Deal with GIGA Tire?
855project replied to Achto's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
It seems like they showed the price of the tire, then they showed the shipping which was more than the cost of the tires but they were still pretty cheap, then when you went to the next page it added another handling fee as you were completing checkout. I could have canceled at this point if I had been paying closer attention but I didn't realize until after completing the transaction. If you don't cancel the order within 30 minutes they don't allow you to cancel, I realized about 45 minutes after and called, they said I would have to wait until I received the tires and process a return. Pretty terrible business practices and customer service. I did receive the tires that I ordered in a timely manner so I can't knock them there but I prefer knowing ahead of time when I am getting screwed, not after the fact! -
Anyone Deal with GIGA Tire?
WHX?? replied to Achto's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
So what you guys are saying is you don't know about the fee until AFTER you pull the trigger? If so yah that's just dirty pool.
