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Side shot Saturday... AND SUNDAY !
MainelyWheelhorse replied to Sparky-(Admin)'s topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
I figured I’d kill two stones with one bird. Front end Friday and Side shot Saturday, and seat time. But I did it just in time to have it start raining. -
Just about every tractor I own started as bad or worse than this. It just depends on how much time and effort you're willing to put into it. For me (here in NC) there aren't enough tractors around anymore for me to be picky. Of course, I no longer am looking to purchase any additional machines. But- Small block Kohlers are bulletproof. If it isn't siezed up and has any compression, it will run with a little love. You can spin the flywheel by hand and tell one way or the other. The green paint is ugly but I've brought home far worse just for parts.
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Need a new Ammeter, would like to add voltmeter
sqrlgtr replied to Razorback's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Me too @squonk unless they came with voltmeter to begin with. We are probably in the minority but I'm use to it. -
Had that trouble before myself. On the last one I did, I also just drove to top pin until the hole was plugged and ground the excess off flush as you did. Pounding on that cast iron just doesn't do any good for these engines. You did it right!
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Drive her to the mailbox. So long as she gets occasionally exercise she will be happy.
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The Piebald is showing up pretty regular. Can't tell if it's a buck or doe yet.
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Made another blackberry / rhubarb pie. Much better than the strawberry / rhubarb.
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Need a new Ammeter, would like to add voltmeter
squonk replied to Razorback's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
I like ammeters. You can be tooling along and read 12.8 volts. But why was it 13.5 10 min ago? If your ammeter needle is pointing to the negative side, time for a pit stop. -
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953 nut, thank you!!! It was the purple wire that was bad. We made a bypass wire with a new diode and it works perfectly. For anyone with the same issue, Kohler makes a kit, part number, 25 755 31-S. Thanks again to all of you for helping me troubleshoot and resolve the issue.
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Took the opportunity to drive by the old Wheel Horse plant on the way home with this 420-LSE -
Took the opportunity to drive by the old Wheel Horse plant on the way home with this 420-LSE
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Wheelhorse C-85: marketplace.. thoughts
FLtractor replied to FLtractor's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Much better idea.. possibly steak dinner for mom Mother’s Day idea -
As mentioned, post some pictures. Also on reassembling hydraulics cleanliness paramount.
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@Jon Cooper
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Need a new Ammeter, would like to add voltmeter
Handy Don replied to Razorback's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
PM me. I think I have an extra ammeter I can test to be sure it’s good. I added a digital marine voltmeter from the jungle site to my custom 701/702 panel replacement. It’s accurate to within ±0.1 volts and doesn’t fluctuate wildly--~$25. I did have to search around a bit to get the 2” round with chrome trim and black background so it’d coordinate with the ammeter. There were analog versions available, but I kinda grooved on the digital! A side benefit is that it’s lit whenever the ignition is on--reminds me to turn the key off when I run out of gas! Edit: Note that there are many digital ammeters for sale, but none that I’ve found that display negative current. The specs all listed 0-20 amps! -
Mike, here is a bit more inspiration for you. Get5 started now and you could be driving it around the BIG SHOW.
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Need a new Ammeter, would like to add voltmeter
953 nut replied to Razorback's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Come off the "A" terminal of the ignition switch as shown in the drawing. If you have lights they should be coming from the "A" terminal and you can connect a wire to the light switch for power to the volt meter. -
Pulleys should be OK however you may have to swap the gear shift lever. First picture is Commando 8 second L-107. Neverpais much attention but rgere are alot of variations in shift levers. L-107 #5279 753 #4440 856 #5633 Commando 8 #5632
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ineedanother replied to ineedanother's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
One thing I didn't care for was driving the pins back in. I used some 320 grit and assembly grease and still peened them a bit. Hit them with grinder and they're good to go, plenty of clearance for the pulley and not going anywhere! -
Need a new Ammeter, would like to add voltmeter
Razorback replied to Razorback's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
I'll consider that. Thank you. My C160 doesn't have an hour meter, but I would like to add one of those, too. Where would I tap to power that? (I could figure it out, but thought I'd ask....) -
Need a new Ammeter, would like to add voltmeter
953 nut replied to Razorback's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
I would ditch the Ammeter and just use a volt meter. Join the two wires going to the old ammeter and power the volt meter from the wire to the hour meter. -
Side shot Saturday... AND SUNDAY !
Razorback replied to Sparky-(Admin)'s topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Wow!!! That is some serious weight. I have some Wheel Horse cast iron weights that mount in the ouside of the rear wheels. I haven't weighed them... do you know how yours compare? -
Side shot Saturday... AND SUNDAY !
953 nut replied to Sparky-(Admin)'s topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
The WW-93 weights for a 953 / 1054 / GT-14 go for $ 300 a set or more, a bit over $ 1.60 a pound. -
It;s not necessary to disassemble to install new axle seals.
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I suspected those things would be heavy, but wow. Looked up their weights: 3750lbs to 7500lbs for the series Mike pictured. i guess they need that weight to generate sufficient traction to handle a chain of baggage cars and whatnot. Steve
