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Wheel Spacers
c-series don replied to sqrlgtr's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
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Thanks for the replies, I was up for hrs last night reading on this site and have to say it is amazing and a lot of knowledge. So I took what I learned and did all the tests and am happy ( or not ) it is a bad RR. Happy that it is not the stator. So I will find one and order it tonight. Thanks
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1987 310-8 key switch to plug match problem
953 nut replied to Armadillo👍's topic in Wheel Horse Electrical
Since we have determined that your engine has the 15 amp three wire charging system the drawing in your manual is incorrect, use the drawing below. As shown the charging does go through the ignition switch and a fuse. OK, the 21-10K804 is a 310-8 from 1987 and came with a magnum engine. The 400 series offered a 14 HP engine but the fundamental electrical system is the same. The 400 would have had some idiot lights and a parking brake switch and light along with a bunch of otherwise unnecessary wires to feed the idiot lights. Looking at your drawing of the key switch socket in the first post I figured it had been a battery ignition, no telling what a previous owner did. That is in the past, lets see what we can accomplish in the future. The Seat Switch for a magnum is open with the operator in the seat and closed when you get off. the black wire goes to ground and the orange wire goes to half of the PTO switch as shown on drawing 7-13 of the attached manual. There should be a blue wire on the other terminal of that half of the PTO switch. Check these out and we will continue figuring this out one step at a time. -
The brake location will not matter. The long frame will work with either style axle bracket. The short frame may work with the older style axle bracket that has the notches in front of the axle.
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It's now confirmed...y'all are a bunch of enablers! Meet my B100 8-Speed
sqrlgtr replied to BradKahler's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Worse thing in my opinion is having to remove carb. Not a big deal but it's the most aggravating part for me. I have one myself (701) doing the same thing and have been putting it off far to long now. -
Gotcha I see that now that you pointed it out Thanks
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Installed a set of 2” wheel spacers on the other 520h today. I dont know what these rims/tires came off of but they had a lot more back space than Wheel Horse rims. Had to cut a counter bore on lathe to fit the WH hub but turned out pretty good. The way it was set up before the rear end was a lot narrower than the front and looked plumb goofy. It actually was rubbing on the right hand side. The tires or BKT’s and they are a tall 10.50 and I think I like them.
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What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
sqrlgtr replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Got the other 520H going and mounted 48” deck back on it, everything seems to be good. Mowed about 30/40 mins with it just to see if she was going go or blow. The ol girl ran good and strong never missed a beat, strong hydro. Mowing deck was leaving 2 streaks evey pass and I said self Ive seen this before , PO had 42” blades installed, if he thought it mowed good before he would really think it mows good after I put 48” blades on it . BTW put some wheel spacers on it, will show in a thread in restoration forum. -
Awesome update. Yes this heat is ridiculous. I’m ready for fall…… something we rarely had in Florida.
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Wheelhorse 857 | RM-367 Deck attachment
ri702bill replied to Syrmore's topic in Implements and Attachments
Welcome! The cracked & repaired cast iron bearing housing - the back mounting surface NEEDS to be flat... If not, the gear mesh will be off... The housing cracked, most likely, by someone mowing & hitting a stationary object. Bad thing happen - you may also bend that spindle and that end of the cross shaft. Runout in either or both causes issues. Check those parts too... Installing the new caged needle bearings.... They NEED to be pressed in, not by impact whacking a socket that fits. Torrington recommends using a piloted stepped tool that has a negative 15 degree shoulder to contact the radius at the edge. Also note that the upper & lower are not installed flush - the lower is driven in about 3/16" beyond flush to make room for the seal. The gears - are reversable - the side gears can be swapped left to right, the shaft gears can be flipped over to give new surfaces - as long as someone prior did not already do it. Properly set up, the gear drive deck cuts well. -
You need a long frame even though you have a mid frame because if you don't, the plow might hit the tires in the right situation of angle.
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They are delicious when slow cooked and BBQed. I make a trip to upstate PA every year to harvest one.
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My brother in law has something similar. Top is full of stuff. You can't find a thing!
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These models should fit your tractor. Look at an illustrated parts list (IPL) to see all the separate pieces required to install it. 1968 model 6-4111 - First to fit LONG & SHORT frame tractors and first to mount under the rear axle - Lift bracket behind crossmember 7716 A-frame - replaced by 1969 model [6-4112 + 6-9621] - First to have the lift bracket ahead of the crossmember 7716 A-frame 1970-73 model [6-4113 + 6-9622] 1973-74 model [6-4113 + 6-9623] 1974 model [6-4114 + 6-9624] 1974 model 6-2131 1975 model 6-2132 1976 model 6-2133 1976 model 66-42BC01 1977 model 76-42BC01 1978 model 86-42BC01 1979 model 96-42BC01 (1968 model 6-4111 to 1980 model 06-42BC01 use the same 7716 A-frame assembly but the lift tab changed according to the ipl's) 1980 model 06-42BC01 1981-1984 model 06-42BC02 (Up to here they are 42" wide) (Uses 104341 and 3771 index wires - See file for dimensions) 1984-1989 model 06-48BC01 (They are now 48" wide) (Uses 104341 and 3771 index wires - See file for dimensions) [M] 1990 model 06-48BC02 (Last blade to have 3 angle positions) 1991-1993 model 06-48BC03 (First blade to have 5 angle positions) 1993-2001 model 79350 - (105-1502 kit adapts 2001 and older GT Classic-Series blades to fit 2002 and later tractors 2002 2004-2009 2012 model 79364 - (105-1501 kit adapts 79364 blade to fit 2001 and older GT Classic-Series)
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Nothing wrong with the HF toolboxes! I have this monster in my garage.
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I have a b80 and im unsure of what snow plow i can use, do I need a long frame, a short frame, or does it not matter being its a mid frame. Also not sure if it will matter or not, but I swapped the trans being it was seized, and i think it was from an 856 and the brakes are a little differently placed so i dont know if it will get in the way or not. Not sure if this will help or not, the photo with the newer red and chain is the one I put in and the other one is the original style from my parts b80
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It's now confirmed...y'all are a bunch of enablers! Meet my B100 8-Speed
BradKahler replied to BradKahler's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
The test of the grader blade was pretty much a success wit the exception of one thing, and it didn't have anything to do with the blade. I ran the tractor for about 30 to 40 minutes working it the whole time and then parked it in the shop. A few days later I noticed oil under the engine, as shown in the attached picture. I checked the crankshaft output seal and didn't see any oil in that area. What I did find was oil on the side of the block under the carburetor. I'm guessing the breather might be plugged. Overall everything else went very well, just this oil leak. Is it a difficult task to fix a breather issue? -
So ya keep em fenced in Randy?
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New Member, New to Wheel Horse & Now I Own a 656
BradKahler replied to BradKahler's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Due to issues getting parts I've located an 8-speed transmission from a Raider 8 and will be installing it in the 656. The 8-speed appears to be in really nice condition which helps get me back on track to continue the rebuild. Over the intervening months I've managed to source a good replacement gas tank, replacement pull starter, spare 6-HP Tecumseh engine, and a really nice RM-117 mower deck. I'm currently contemplating getting the wheels sandblasted along with a few other parts which would allow me to start painting as well. Anyway, I'm looking forward to making some nice progress over the next couple of months. -
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Wheelhorse 857 | RM-367 Deck attachment
Syrmore replied to Syrmore's topic in Implements and Attachments
I sure do enjoy finding out that not every wearable item is something needing to be specially ordered, just go down to your local parts store! In my case, tractor supply has those keys. Tractor Supply woodruff key I know I bought some snap ring pliers a few years back. So they must carry those too! Here is the link to retaining pins Hopefully this can further help somebody down the road too. -
Look what's in the back yard
