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Retired Wrencher replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
I would hate to ask how much? -
Wheelhorse D160 Workhorse
Chav88 replied to Chav88's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
Thought to my self, I need to mow one more time then I will switch over to the snow blower. Barely made it through mowing because the d160 started running really bad. Seemed to correlate to sudden speed changes and I could smell raw fuel. I believe there is dirt in the float needle causing the bowl to over fill. It seemed like if I stopped and let it run wide open it would recover but at idle it would start to temple after a minute or 2. Tired to pull the carb apart and the gasket fell apart so I grabbed some from eBay. Says genuine parts. I sure hope so but I was having a hard time sourcing the gaskets anywhere. I might trace these ones and try to fit my own. Any who, I’ve had to blow out my air filter 4 times this summer due to dust. I want to try to find a pre filter cover I can oil to help protect the main filter. Not sure if anyone has tried that before. We had a lot of rain this year but my soil is very loamy and if it’s not wet it’s dust. Also I have reached out to several people inquiring about decks. I’m hoping one of the deals goes through. Seems like wheelhorseparts and more isn’t working. I was hoping they had the attachment for the snow blower. -
OHHH wow I hope you get it back to running with not much cost.
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Wheelhorse 312 8 transaxle bracket cracked
Wheelhorse3128 replied to Wheelhorse3128's topic in Transmissions and transaxles
Do you know qhat size bolts hold the transaxle onto the frame as I will need to get longer ones and I don't know how to measure imperial sizes or know that sizes there are. -
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Retired Wrencher replied to ebinmaine's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
This is the only thing I have. Maybe my last? It is currently down to the frame. -
Maybe if you had went with the slot hitch style you could have fabbed up an adapter to get more height.
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@953 nut Good morning, ive got it all wired up the 90 way, just have connected the battery terminals. The A is grounded when it is off, and it has 12v (my regulator) when it is on. That’s ok, right?
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Wheelhorse 312 8 transaxle bracket cracked
ebinmaine replied to Wheelhorse3128's topic in Transmissions and transaxles
Looks like that's been a plow tractor. You can either replace the frame with a known good one, or repair what you have. If you have good welding skills or access to someone that does, that's a perfectly good alternative. Whichever way you go, I would certainly recommend installing a reinforcement such as seen above. They make a huge difference. -
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Retired Wrencher replied to ebinmaine's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Was this Brads engine? -
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Wheelhorse 312 8 transaxle bracket cracked
Wheelhorse3128 replied to Wheelhorse3128's topic in Transmissions and transaxles
put pen around the cracks to see them better -
Lengthen the vertical arm on item #12 and adjust the chain accordingly??
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@Achto what did you end up doing with that one that wouldn't seal?
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Fixed throttle lever loose: Wheel Horse 414–8
bradleydavidgood replied to bradleydavidgood's topic in Engines
Thanks for the ideas! -
bearings for rj transmissions and lift lever for 57
uglyblue66 replied to uglyblue66's topic in Transmissions and transaxles
Well I picked up a intact but missing engine and correct wheels 1960 suburban with a complete and seemingly functional transmission. So I will probably clean this unit up and do it first when I get around to doing some wheel horse stuf. -
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Sparky-(Admin) replied to ebinmaine's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Yeah, bought it in this condition this past spring. K-181 that was in a C-81 -
Went back to Polo, IL today for their annual plow day. Turnout was great, weather was great, field conditions were great.....and breakdowns were a plenty. Took my 2 plow rigs (418-8 & 520-8) and was basically done by noon. I didn't get many pics of the day due to the breakdowns. IMG_1108.mp4 Never had a valve stem break off before, but got a clump of dirt stuck between the trans and and the wheel and it must of hit the valve stem on the way by, because all of sudden, I'm leaving a washer fluid trail. Nursed it back to the trailer and parked it with the valve stem up as there was still fluid coming out. No worries, I'll move to the 520-8...Well, she ran good for about an hour and was spitting and sputtering and the engine kept shutting down. Nursed it back to trailer and looks like I'll be replacing the ignitions system (which I probably should have done when I got it anyway). IMG_9314.mp4 IMG_9315.mp4 Since I headed home early, I was able to get everything cleaned up nicely and moldboards protected well before dark.
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I've wondered that too. Not to use though but it would be cool.
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That's an old trail cam pic from July when he was in velvet. Tonight is the first I've seen him since July and he looks smaller without the velvet, but I would rather take him than the larger brown buck that chased him off. Looks like the rut is early and time to spend some serious time in the tree. The wind is wrong tomorrow and Tuesday, but the rest of the week looks good.
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Not all Ignition switches on 300 and 400 models are the same.
WHX?? replied to 953 nut's topic in Electrical
To make matters worse there are switches out there configured like the 103991 where the G terminal has 12v on it on start and run. It powers a kill relay. Hook your mag up to that and you will let smoke out. Triple check when ordering. -
Yes, I did that on a MTD transaxle that had a cracked housing when I got it (about 1990 or so) The driven pulley came out of the top so little likelihood of leaking too bad. I packed grease around the axle shafts inside and found a pair of seals for the outside, filled the lower half with 80/90 bolted it up and placed the seals on the axle shafts. Back to mowing, no leakes.
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Guys gotta wonder if there are any of those NOS tank service kits out there? WH61-90 #348 Fuel Tank Service.pdf
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Not all Ignition switches on 300 and 400 models are the same.
Handy Don replied to 953 nut's topic in Electrical
I’ve long thought that the switch maker could have had two differently shaped pin configurations so that, at least with the correct plug, only the correct switch could be connected. -
300 400 series ignition switches are NOT all the same. All 300 and 400 models that were equipped with Kohler Magnum engines from 1987 to 1991 used the 103991-ignition switch and from 1992 to 1997 they all used the 116338-ignition switch. These two switches are not interchangeable. As you can see the terminals on the two switches are not all in the same location in on the two switches. If the wrong switch is used these would be the results. If the 103991 Magneto Ignition Switch intended for use in then 1987 to 1991 models were used in place of the 116338 switch on a 1992 to 1997 model when the switch is turned to the RUN position the Magneto would emit very expensive magic smoke. Turning the key further would allow the starter to turn the engine over but the engine wouldn’t start because you already toasted the Magneto. If he 116338 Magneto Ignition Switch intended for use in the 1992 to 1997 models were used in place of the 103991 switch on a 1987 to 1991 model when the switch is turned to the RUN position the magneto would also become toast. Why did Wheel Horse make this change? I have no idea but please be sure you are buying the correct switch for your tractor.
