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Possibly 5/16, or 7.9-8.0mm
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I don't know, although it's a WHL-16 stamping on it
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What size?
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Looking for Welch plugs for Walbro carb (WHL) 8hp Kohler. Any info appreciated!
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From what I’ve seen/read the next Pond generation wasn’t interested in taking the “reins” so to speak. I wouldn’t be surprised if that was a factor with Cecil selling out too.
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We have a very nice pair ( NOS quality) of bolt on ready running boards with the pads, see us in our vendors spot at the show.
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C-120 with Deck/Plow/Weights/Parts/more
GeoC-120 commented on GeoC-120's classified in Wheel Horse for Sale
Thanks Pullstart ! It’s a solid old war horse and runs well (for a Techy) but I don’t use it much anymore so it’s time to let it go. -
I agree Cecil sold out for the $$$ in the ‘70’s. I don’t fault him though. He probably saw the writing on the wall, realized that the future trajectory was inevitable, and accordingly captured the full value of the company while it was still available.
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314h won't shut off. Ignition switch interchangeable w 416h
Cee245 replied to Cee245's topic in Wheel Horse Electrical
Thanks for the quick responses! I meant to respond earlier. I am looking forward to it, but I i gotta make the time cuz I dont really like choking it out to shut it down. I'll update as I go through the wiring, but I did briefly go through all wiring/grounds i could see. Specifically the dark blue one, for grounding purposes. I'm planning on eliminating some more length of the wiring related to the little idiot lights as I take out the battery tray, etc to see wiring and eliminating pinch points. I dont want to eliminate any safety switches! I haven't taken time to really look into it yet with my teenage kids always taking up my wife's and mybtime and wheel horse $. 🙃 I do have an exact model/year (93 73401), (part donor/maybe future project/high hr but does run 314h) unfortunately, that one has an obvious corroded rusty bad terminal on the switch,vbut it actually "ran last year " 😄 (po has a push button installed) @gwest_ca you rule! I actually thought that they both had the same part number, then I realized I clicked on the same link twice 😅 Thanks for keeping me straight! -
856: factory drop in plastic gas tank?
FLtractor replied to FLtractor's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Where does this connect to and or from? Haven’t ever seen that before. Have a link where to get ? -
It's always about money. Cecil Pond sold out to AMC in the 70's? (for money) Hats off to Cecil but he bailed. Investment company's have stock holders and have to produce money...... not so much a product. Toro gets a bad rap but truly it kept the brand alive through the early 2000's. They (Toro) made a good effort to compete with the JD's of the time with the xi machine line and the smaller hydro machines like the 14-38. I figure their network was not concrete enough to go head to head the the MTD style manufactured machines. It is a me not us world now. Americans in particular, have switched their purchasing needs, some so much toward offshore manufactured products that there are very few true USA manufactures left. And the US manufactures now just assemble using offshore parts so they can compete. I have enjoyed these machines over the years. But as far as coming back, not going to happen. I just enjoy the WH machines and those WH people.
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Mini-Split AC/Heat Systems - Questions
953 nut replied to oliver2-44's topic in non tractor related discussion
Thanks to aggressive lobbying and a bit of payola refrigerants are promoted for a few years and then as the patent is about to expire it is banned because of some sort of hazard that was known from the get-go. I'm not rich enough to fight the system so I just had to replace our entire system because of a bad seal on the compressor. There was nothing wrong with the evaporator but it wasn't "COMPATABLE" with the new refrigerant that is required today. The copper lines connecting the components were fine but the copper lines in the evaporator weren't? Guess I need to keep my Kool since the house is cool. OK, I'm getting down from my soap box now, guess I will go check my blood pressure. -
Betcha y’all didn’t know 163
SylvanLakeWH replied to 953 nut's topic in non tractor related discussion
I was fortunate to see Berlin before and after The Wall... Palpable difference...- 1 reply
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2026 Big Show Buy/Sell/Trade Thread
whtractors24 replied to Pullstart's topic in Wheel Horse Collectors Club Show
Two brand new sets 5 rib v61 vredestein 16x6.50-8 Located in Southington Connecticut 📞 860_681_3610 $250 For the two pairs -
2026 Big Show Buy/Sell/Trade Thread
whtractors24 replied to Pullstart's topic in Wheel Horse Collectors Club Show
6-12 Firestone ag tires $75 located in Southington CT 📞 860_681_3610 -
2026 Big Show Buy/Sell/Trade Thread
whtractors24 replied to Pullstart's topic in Wheel Horse Collectors Club Show
Nos HL22 New old stock HL22 . This is the only pair I’ve seen that was brand new . Instructions & hardware in original packaging . $450 Location : Connecticut (860) 681-3610 -
Red Square Twentieth Anniversary Group Photo
953 nut replied to 953 nut's topic in Wheel Horse Collectors Club Show
Great idea, all it takes is someone with a little time to organize it and someone with a camera. People come to Red Square the first time for some information, they stay because of the people and having the people in photos is very important. -
I attribute part of the demise to the fact that WH originally built tractors based on an over-engineered design. In other word, they were too good. Great interchangability of parts over decades, reliable Kohler engines, various grease fittings for high wear areas, and so on. In theory, IF you performed regular maintainance faithfully and stored the tractor inside, you probably would end up with that functionimg worker being dependable for the rest of your life..... Neglect all the above, all bets are off. Why buy another if it suits your needs?
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June 12, 1987, in one of his most famous Cold War speeches, President Ronald Reagan challenges Soviet Leader Mikhail Gorbachev to “tear down” the Berlin Wall, a symbol of the repressive Communist era in a divided Germany. With the wall as a backdrop, President Reagan declared to a West Berlin crowd in 1987, “There is one sign the Soviets can make that would be unmistakable, that would advance dramatically the cause of freedom and peace.” He then called upon his Soviet counterpart: “Secretary General Gorbachev, if you seek peace—if you seek prosperity for the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe—if you seek liberalization: come here, to this gate. Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate. Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall.” Reagan then went on to ask Gorbachev to undertake serious arms reduction talks with the United States.
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In 1982 the SK-486 cost roughly $1800. Today that would translate to about $7000. That puts it in the range of the John Deere X500 series. The problem, at that price point, John Deere’s margins are MUCH higher than Wheel Horse’s would have been because of Deere’s use of molded plastics and consumables vs steel and cast iron. We’re all lucky to own what’s left of the dinosaurs 🦖.
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to Red Square
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A picture is worth a thousand words. See attached. It also makes a heck of a front end bumper!
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It's called plagiarism on steroids...
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C-120 with Deck/Plow/Weights/Parts/more
Pullstart commented on GeoC-120's classified in Wheel Horse for Sale
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thanks for the pictures, and the story!
