Jump to content

All Activity

This stream auto-updates     

  1. Past hour
  2. kpinnc started following 1967-68 Lawn Ranger Info
  3. kpinnc

    1967-68 Lawn Ranger Info

    kpinnc replied to MSBiker's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors

    Yeah just one...
  4. CRE1992

    Heavy Duty Front Hitch

    CRE1992 replied to CRE1992's topic in Implements and Attachments

  5. Mattrix

    Main drive pulley

    Mattrix replied to Mattrix's topic in Transmissions and transaxles

    Sorry. Rookie mistake. Lol
  6. Alrashid2
    Hey guys, thanks for the advice but I don't have a regularor on mine. 1980 model so it has the 3Amp charging system. (Headlights turn off when engine off) Did you guys see my update? Any thoughts on it?
  7. Pullstart

    Fresh find 704

    Pullstart replied to Pullstart's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors

    @formariz he will ship it blue line fastenal! PM me, we can work out details.
  8. stevasaurus

    Heavy Duty Front Hitch

    stevasaurus replied to CRE1992's topic in Implements and Attachments

    This front hitch is built a little different, but it is strong, comes right off and works great.
  9. Wayne0

    Maine annual snowfall

    Wayne0 replied to ebinmaine's topic in non tractor related discussion

    Mine makes me TAKE her!
  10. rmaynard started following 312-8 with a K301 engine: charging at 16 VOLTS!
  11. rmaynard
    I have found that over charging can be as a result of poor grounding of the regulator. I've had them go as high as 23 vdc. I cleaned the back where the mounting screw goes through, and cleaned where it mounts to the tractor. Problem solved.
  12. ri702bill started following 312-8 with a K301 engine: charging at 16 VOLTS!
  13. ri702bill
    And the actual issue just may be a poor (painted, oxidized, corroded or otherwise compromised) ground at the rectifier to sheet metal mounting bolts. Many of us add a secondary ground cable from the battery negative terminal to one of the rectifier bolts. It must be properly grounded, at all times while running, for it to do its job...
  14. Achto started following 312-8 with a K301 engine: charging at 16 VOLTS!
  15. Achto
    This problem could also be with your regulator / rectifier. Will look like one of these.
  16. Today
  17. Alrashid2
    Interesting Update! So, I tried the poor man's load test (Thanks @pfrederi!). Voltage on battery was 12.6V beforehand. Pulled spark plug wire, and started cranking for 5-10 seconds. Started dropping and got down to 9.2V. I stopped cranking, and immediately started cranking again. Now in the low 8.0V range and dropping, and starter was slowing down. Stopped as I didn't want to drain the battery too far and have this thing stranded in the driveway! Here's where things get interesting. I was able to start her up after reinstalling the spark plug wire. Running normally, WOT, and now the charging voltage is back to normal at around 14.5V! Again, electrical is not my strongsuit, but am I thinking correctly in that, the battery was drained, so now the excess voltage is getting "used up" to recharge it? Would this confirm it is a bad battery? I ran it for 5 minutes around the property, voltage never got above 14.5V, and once I shut her down, battery was holding at 12.6V again. I'll still order a new battery, but wondering if this was some weird fluke, a battery issue, or an issue that will rear it's head again?
  18. pfrederi

    Gas cap

    pfrederi replied to fritzie's topic in Engines

    The 308-8 gas tank is on the engine and has a much smaller neck than the under seat tanks. Interesting, just tested the cap from Chargers and early C series Under the hood tanks it fits the 8hp Magnum tank.
  19. "Manic-Mechanic"

    800 Special & 50” Sickle

    "Manic-Mechanic" replied to "Manic-Mechanic"'s topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations

    Lay on the ground too..
  20. Alrashid2
    Thanks guys for replying! I saw Amazon had a replacement battery for 60 bucks, free returns, and could be here tomorrow evening... So I bought it thinking why not? I'll go try a poor man's load test now!
  21. Pullstart

    Fresh find 704

    Pullstart replied to Pullstart's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors

    I can’t find the ad, but inquired about it on Facebook groups! If I can help make it happen, I’m up for that!
  22. pfrederi
    Poor mans emergency load test...Hook up your multimeter to the battery should be about 12.6 pull spark plug wire...Start cranking engine voltage will quickly drop..if it goes below 9 volts battery is toast..
  23. Handy Don started following 312-8 with a K301 engine: charging at 16 VOLTS!
  24. Handy Don
    Shops and parts stores normally have a load testing tool. Both will usually test for free in hopes you’ll buy the replacement there. 😁 Of course, you want to witness the testing! BTW, the rationale for load test is that it’s common for a battery at rest (or on a maintainer) to test to a useful voltage but when under load, as when cranking to start, it cannot sustain that voltage.
  25. Handy Don

    New Member, New to Wheel Horse & Now I Own a 656

    Handy Don replied to BradKahler's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors

    I’ve not been inside one of these so my credentials are thin... First question: what is your intended use? A hard worker or lots of hours vs. light work or occasional. Second: if you partially assemble with dry bearings, is there any rattle or looseness? Third (and this has been hard-learned): are the extra cost and labor really material to me? Last: what is the future of this machine with me and any subsequent owners? I suspect that answers to these will guide your decision.
  26. Alrashid2
    Hey pal, literally just tagged you on another post back in 2016 I believe where you said yours was reading at 16V! Funny coincidence. Did you ever figure that one out? Mine is doing exactly what you said yours did in your post: starts around 14V but over a few minutes creeps up to about 16V. How do I load test one of these batteries? Or is that something an auto shop needs to do?
  27. Alrashid2 started following 312-8 overcharging, no regulator?
  28. Alrashid2

    312-8 overcharging, no regulator?

    Alrashid2 replied to therealwormey's topic in Wheel Horse Electrical

    Having the same problem here, was curious if you guys ever found a solution? @therealwormey or @pfrederi
  29. pfrederi
    How old is the battery?? Have it load tested...a weak/bad battery will confuse the regulator
  30. pfrederi
    If they are full complement bearing (most are but I see one that may not be) The needles should fit snugly together and be perfectly straight and parallel to each other. Try to force your finger nail between the needles if they separate much you need to replace other wise I usually reuse them
  31. pfrederi

    Work Horse 1848

    pfrederi replied to ML3's topic in Engines

    Understand,,,Family comes first and don't wear yoursrself out !!
  32. Brockport Bill started following Front wheel spindle
  33. Brockport Bill

    Front wheel spindle

    Brockport Bill commented on WH1987's classified in Wanted

    try AZ tractor parts -- vendor here -- theyre on Ebay now
  34. ML3

    Work Horse 1848

    ML3 replied to ML3's topic in Engines

    I can probably get a leak down tester. Think theres one at my moms. Still going thru dad's tools etc since his passing in April. Im just disgusted now so I've lost interest for a bit. May just consider a complete re-power as an option. Wanted to be able to use it this winter. Time is what I dont have much of. Finally catching up on everything I had to neglect for the 4mo my dad was sick. Helping mom with stuff at her house. She has no intention on moving. 4200 sq ft house on 5 acres is a lot of work especially for 1 person.
  1. Load more activity


  • Newsletter

    Want to keep up to date with all our latest news and information?
    Sign Up
×
×
  • Create New...