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Just thought I'd toss this thought out there. I have a GT-1848 that was re-powered by a previous owner with a Honda GX610 V-twin. Apparently this is/was a "sanctioned" re-power by Wheel Horse back then, but I know it's a very expensive engine. One downside is that the stock muffler requires a cut-out in the right side of the hood. I took that muffler off and put a stack on it, so now I'll be putting an original un-cut hood back on it. These engines are used a lot in generators and pressure washers, so maybe a good used one of those could be a donor? I love this engine, would not have loved buying it new. Got the tractor for $200 a few years ago, put new tires on it, and it is a beast. Good luck with your search for a new engine.
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Thanks Don for the thoughts on the bolt. It was handy (like your avatar) and I’m on a time constraint (I leave for Israel on Monday). This upcoming summer, I’ll get a custom rod made up. Today’s project was to clean up the hood and fender pan, then load the tractor, and head to Caleb’s house. This tractor is in such good shape (the seat notwithstanding) and so I felt that the chalky hood would shine up nicely… I wasn’t wrong…I only spent about 20 minutes on it for now but was excited with the results! Not bad for 37 year old paint! my little 5’x8’ trailer was “just big enough” to fit the tractor with blower attached. Caleb got off work about an hour early so that he could be the one to clear his own driveway for the first time! For those of you that have known him for a decade—can you believe that he is now a first time homeowner??? unfortunately the throttle cable is not functioning well. We are going to need to outsource a good used one or find something better. however, even at about half throttle, that Ber-Vac was handling the snow with ease and the torque of that Onan is impressive! For those of you that enjoyed reading the Iron Horse thread, this picture is also there. This is my dad in 1975 clearing the snow at his first house with his 1965 875. 50 years later, his grandson is clearing his driveway at his first house with a 1988 520HC! Wheel Horse—a generational experience for the Stertz household (like it is for many of you!) Job well done for the old machine! using the bagger frame to hold some weight (about 100 pounds) may not be the prettiest situation, however it works just fine. Caleb has a full rack of suitcase weights but no bracket. I suppose that next spring/summer we can fabricate something to hold those. At least, he can now clear any accumulative snow moving forward this winter…
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My White Oliver 2-44 Loader Backhoe is essencially an Oliver 55 with an industrial front end and a loader and backhoe attached.
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Sort of. I FOUND them in one of the older local hardware stores - on the side of the road. This place is the hardware store is the go to when I need something unusual.
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to the forum. As others have said, there is a bunch of good folks here. Between the folks on this forum, I'm going to guess we've broken and repaired just about anything on a Wheel Horse that can be broken and repaired. The best part? We all like to talk about what we did, or are planning to do, or give others 'advice' about what they should do.
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1964 Lawn Ranger joined the community
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I have been using a GE hybrid water heater for 15 years, the only issue was a factory fault that was fixed for free. Installation is the same as a standard water heater but clearance around it is necessary so it can move air and a provision for the condensate water is needed.
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I am not happy about it, as it's not been my first problem with the the postal service. I'm not even sure the package that got delivered was actually mine it could have had its label ripped off and part of it stuck to that package who knows. It does make it harder for me to want to order parts from places that don't have protections in place. But what sucks is that eliminates small businesses unless they sell through those large companies.
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To get my levers to clear the foot rest and motion control foot pedals I usually have to add spacers and on some I turn the levers backwards. I do have some custom set ups.
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Use a 1/2-13 full threaded hex bolt long enough to have 4 to 6 threads protruding out the back to allow the use of a jam nut. That way, set the handle gap and tighten the jam nut to hold the adjustment...
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Proof positive you only need 5 horse power to turn a single bottom plow...
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Apples to apples straight swap would certainly be the easiest. Horsepower doesn't move snow. Torque does.
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That folks, is the game changer. Time for a long block or repower... There is usually way too much internal destruction (crank, cam, block) when the engine is low on oil and the rod grabs the crank journal - and hangs on !
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Another Magnum Kohler would be your best bet. You may be able to find a parts tractor with a good engine or perhaps Lincoln at A to Z will have one, give him a call. https://a-ztractor.com/
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That'll kill the compression.
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The seller said in the ad that the shaft is 1". I'll contact to ask bout the length. From what little I researched it there were a few different shaft sizes for the magnum16. For sure dont want to be under powered or even just adequately powered. Really dont want to go under the original 18hp. Its still a fairy expensive purchase & last thing I want is to go through all the trouble & have it not work well. As far as the single Kohler being rougher running.....I dont care about that. Still gonna see what happens with the 18hp from other lead I have......
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Connect a test wire to the "-" terminal of your ignition coil, turn the key on and touch the test wire to the engine block for a couple seconds (a small spark will occur, that is normal) now pull the test wire of the block and the spark plug should fire once.
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Have all three, broke connecting rod. Thanks Joe
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You just FIND these on the side of the road??!!??
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Ed, I just ran a tap thru it, you were 100% correct👊 thanks again
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Glad you found us and thank you for the great introduction. Rest assured any questions you may have will be answered. Sometimes we even give correct answers.
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The Lone Raider
SylvanLakeWH replied to AlexR's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
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I thought they were just looked small in pic to me.
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Seems to me it's a 1 1/8" diameter. Length? @pfrederi any idea?
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This is - quite frankly - unacceptable. But I digress....
