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Yup - you get a WH airborne, the re-entry & landing can be sketchy at best!!
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I've been lusting it over myself, that would be a perfect horse for my little lady.
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So, this is not a "today" thing but ongoing work for the last few weeks. We had a torrential downpour (we seem to be having more of those lately) and discovered that a large quantity of water was being re-routed into the corner of the house due to a badly constructed gutter. Had to remove a built-in bookshelf and start tearing out walls and floor. This apparently had been happening for years - there was a lot of rot, and the waferboard subfloor was like pudding. Interestingly, we discovered a floor-to-ceiling window in the wall to the left, that a previous owner had just cover over for some reason. This is between the house and an aluminum screened/glass porch. We've decided to open it up again, it lets in lots of light. There are streaks between the panes so we'll probably put some vinyl adhesive frosted pattern on it to hide that: I'm in the "sanding spackle", "patching in tongue-groove flooring", and "re-framing the window" stage now. I painted everything that won't be seen under the flooring or bookshelf with mold killer primer. I used Rock Wool insulation - that stuff is cool (but expensive). Outside is done.
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Not long ago I got a new grille for my daughter's 2014 Subaru Impreza off FleaBay from a reseller (not an individual) - it was surprisingly affordable, of good quality, and easy to install. It didn't include the Subaru logo, had to transfer that from the old one. i guess the aftermarket mfg's can't include those.
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Just Don't Find Them Like This Too Often...
peter lena replied to WHX??'s topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
@WHX?? hint ? that oiled front end patina , is literally showing you the way , don,t turn this into a show queen , penetrating oil spray down , leave it in the sun , as it absorbs the light creeping / seeping lubricant , it will start to show it self, NEVER USE A SCRUNGE PAD ON IT ! carefully wipe it down , with a clean , mineral oiled cloth , gently let it show itself , done a lot of it , regularly wipe my stuff down with a clean cloth , mineral oil , no dust / dirt , just consistent clean patina paint , perfect for era. just try a small area , all my paints recovered in careful stages , final paint with a 6" electric palm buffer , cleaner wax . your oiled darkened era finish would , be just right , hot sun really shows you the way , like the underside of a mower deck. pete -
520H to 512H project
davem1111 replied to nyquil junkie's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
Unless you're going to bother with some level of restoration (repainting, replacing headlights/taillights) and/or care about safety switches (disclaimer: of course, you *should* care about those! Most of mine don't work but that's beside the point...), I would just wire up the bare minimum. You don't even need the charging system working for short runs, if you don't mind putting a charger on the battery every time. I have a 520-H frame that I dropped a Kohler K-17 engine on, that I start by hot-wiring the wire from the solenoid to the battery. It's still a "project" tractor though, and eventually I'd like all the electrical stuff to work, but it's usable in the meantime. -
Just Don't Find Them Like This Too Often...
sqrlgtr replied to WHX??'s topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
I think they want you to bring me the 701 pictured above and dont worry I will split the fuel bill with ya. -
What did you do today?
MainelyWheelhorse replied to Mickwhitt's topic in non tractor related discussion
My Father and Mother were given by my youngest Brother a Craftsman identical to yours with a similar belt issue. The drive belt slipped like crazy. After seeing the belt routing diagram I like the simplicity of Wheel Horses that much more. At least the engines a cool sounding Kohler. 🙂 -
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Do you really think that Onan sold engines with headlight wiring? Wheel Horse may have had Onan install wires a certain way. Perhaps the other engine brands didn’t want to deal with wiring that belongs in a radio. I do not HATE Onan, I do strongly dislike misinformation. A substantial number of wiring problems that members bring to the forum are directly related to the 9 pin connector and I wish that Wheel Horse had used their own wiring harness rather than adapting it to Onan's. The website I have linked to the Onan 9 Pin doesn't mention Wheel Horse so I seriously doubt that it is a Wheel Horse thing. https://www.smallenginesprodealer.com/part-onan-323-1846-06/?srsltid=AfmBOooBu4-JjyTeEvq3yVuhZIbteH_HDZ1Bq0Q9JZCRyAk1IndKoX16 The ONON 9 Pin had an extra slot available and Wheel Horse used it for the headlight connection, so be it. My objective when responding to @cafoose was to point out the differences in wiring the two engines and that the 9 pin has its shortcomings. If you want to go through life thinking Wheel Horse invented the 9 pin rather than ONAN, that is fine. If you want to convince me that Wheel Horse developed the 9 pin connector please show me your research.
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Just Don't Find Them Like This Too Often...
Pullstart replied to WHX??'s topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
What am I hauling to who now? -
Up for sale is a pair of rocker panel protectors / rocker sliders from a 2025 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2. The truck had about 10k miles when I removed them and upgraded to actual side steps. There are no dings or scratches in these since the truck never went off road (my dad's pavement princess). The white marks on these are from the Styrofoam in the boxes they were sitting in. A box of installation hardware is included. These should bolt up to any 2023-2026 crew cab Colorado, but please be sure before hand. I cannot ship these, however, I do frequently travel to Dowagiac, Marshall, and Grand Rapids from the Kalamazoo area. $300 obo I may trade for the right Wheel Horse items or complete & running engines.
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Wheelhorse Parts and More has a fan listed. Might check with them if it will work on your tractor.
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520H to 512H project
nyquil junkie replied to nyquil junkie's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
The engine is on the 520 frame..that was less painful than I thought. I put in a new tank valve and some other fiddlybits that needed replaced. Once I decide whats going on I'll do the electrical. Theres a lot more going on in that 312 harness than I figured. -
Ignition, charging and lights. That's it!
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New Drive Belt - Too short or needs break in?
Lee1977 replied to OutdoorEnvy's topic in Transmissions and transaxles
The last OEM Toro I bought was made in Mexico it's been on about six years and is sinking down in the pulleys. I have a used OEM Wheel Horse belt hanging on the wall that was used for at least 30 years still looks good, might put it on, bet I could get another six years out of it. I agree with the Gates Green belts never had a problem with one, but they cost about twice as much as the TSC blue. I have TSC Blue on three of my tractors. decks and mule drives. I'll go Gates Green If nothing else works. -
42" Fabricated Rear Discharge Mower Deck
peter lena replied to CCox's topic in Implements and Attachments
@Stan50 thank you for the reply ! my main outlook on REPEDITIVE ISSUES / PROBLEMS , is how can I eliminate this from happening again ? realise that for the purest , it simply cannot be done , yet the issue remains . rot box removal , with small circular cutting wheel , makes it very easy , always cut at highest setting for better discharge , none of my oiled decks , retain any grass at all , that sun got oil staining , fusion , for many hours , really sets your slick , moisture resistant base . also wall mount the decks , standing on wheels up against wall over winter , with an inspection and chain and cable spray , sun hot for metal absorption, open gear aerosol , dries like slick armour , in heat , all experiments , combine that with , lucas green x tra hd chassis grease in every related , cleaned out bearings , guess what ? no rust / rot / buildup , decks run with total ease , no whyining bearings , or screaming , pto lever engagement . every stage based on , repetitive failure , often just a small verification , of function . check out lucas xtra hd green chassis grease , specs , 550 deg , polyurea , ant sling , no bearing failure / noise . pete -
I’m not playing a silly game, I just don’t have so much hate for Onan that I need to place blame on them for things created by Wheel Horse.
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Betcha y’all didn’t know 208
SylvanLakeWH replied to 953 nut's topic in non tractor related discussion
Ahh... that's why 's are designed that way... to address the incredible forces brought to bear on the frame due to speed and g-forces... -
Betcha y’all didn’t know 208
Sparky-(Admin) replied to 953 nut's topic in non tractor related discussion
Didnt know that…I’ll be looking at the window on my next flight a bit more closely! -
I woke up this morning and saw a good rain soak coming our way! I grabbed my seeds and got them on the tilled up dirt before it opened up. With any luck, it’ll germinate and continue to get a little rain off and on the next few weeks!
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Just Don't Find Them Like This Too Often...
sqrlgtr replied to WHX??'s topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
I believe it has wrong shifter for 61 so I will take it off yer hands cause that's just how good a guy I am. -
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42" Fabricated Rear Discharge Mower Deck
Stan50 replied to CCox's topic in Implements and Attachments
@peter lena You've convinced me I was wondering what maker meant? I'll cut these baffles out after mowing season and I protect with oil. -
Rototiller, snowblower, 3 decks, misc.
SamHit commented on SamHit's classified in Wheel Horse for Sale
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I have this rototiller (I think model number 7-1211) and the mowers I have are 312-8 and C-175. I’m wondering if there is any way to adapt it to fit one of the mowers I have? Or if anyone is interested in it, I’m located in northeast Ohio.
