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1964 34R/34E Lawn Ranger The two holes on the hood are for thumb screws. The left hole in the dash is for the ignition kill switch and the right hole is for the throttle. The lower center hole is for the electric starter switch (34E) i think the choke may have been on the engine. Round hoods don’t pop up for sale that often any more, at least not around here. The 32” deck appears solid. Bearings are available. Never had a need to replace the blades on any of mine, just a quick sharpening. These gear drive rear discharge decks cut beautifully, and they don’t blast grass all over anything in your path also. Cutting height on the early gear drive decks is changed by unbolting the deck wheels and moving them up or down in a series of holes. The rest of the hood appears solid and reasonably straight. The cut area could be repaired but i would probably leave it if it’s going to be a work tractor. As with any hobby, you can throw more money at it than it’ll ever be worth, but spending maybe $500 total to make a good mower out of it is far better than throwing money away fixing up a big box store model in my opinion.
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Tell me about this Wheelhorse?
gwest_ca-(File Mod) replied to FLtractor's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
In a pinch one could cut an inch off each end of the 18" blades to fit a 32" deck. Reminds me Wheel Horse recommended shortening the 18" blades because of a clearance issue in a service bulletin. -
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Wheelhorse#1 replied to Wheelhorse#1's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
I’m getting the 68 back together.I wired it up using a solenoid and a 103990 Ignition switch as suggested by @953 nut it was tight but I found a spot by the tower. I put on a new drive belt ,had to cobble together some fuel line wile I wait for replacement line. There is a outer bearing that should be replaced on the generator.It wines a bit even after greasing both bearings but is working fine. Today I’ll flush the trans and replace gear oil. The deck is ready I just have to sharpen the blades. I have to say the 68 commando has an interesting drive set up for the deck with the gears and belts but everything seems to be good.’ Shes running great with zero smoke . The intake valve is slightly out of speck and I’ll have to replace that too. But she’s running great let’s see if I can post a video IMG_2212.mov -
The Civic is the more modern replacement for the prior Z600 MicroCoupe that had a 2 cylinder motorcycle engine for power...
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So, if the 32" blades are shot, good luck finding a useable set... could be a deal breaker.
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Tell me about this Wheelhorse?
gwest_ca-(File Mod) replied to FLtractor's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
32" blades -nla 36" blades https://www.partstree.com/parts/toro-8014/ -
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tightening bolts on camper shell
ebinmaine replied to Beap52's topic in non tractor related discussion
On the few I've seen the clamps are also aluminum. -
This is the pump I have on all my tractors.
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tightening bolts on camper shell
953 nut replied to Beap52's topic in non tractor related discussion
Aluminum is very susceptible to galvanic corrosion when in contact with a dissimilar metal. Stainless steel fasteners should have been used. -
I got the job done and just taking the tire off dose help a little you have to remove the U-bolts and seat pan to t be able to lower the trans to get the fan and pully out now am looking for the right cooling fan for the trans? thank you all
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Oh so the on top of hood are for choke and throttle ? And the 2 lower holes are for … ignition - as bill mentioned. what other use is other hole for?
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I am an advocate of using an electric fuel pump. This is a pump many of us use and like very well. They can be found on for about $ 25.00
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Lawn master, porter cable, or Massey executive?
Pullstart replied to Curious George's topic in other brands
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Yrs sir your right I had to remove the U bolts and seat pan to lower the trans to get the pully off and the trans fan.am looking and trying to find the right cooling fan for this now? thank your all for your help
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Those are for the choke and throttle
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Thank you Bill. This is why I ask on here.. I would have thought it’s in great shape with how it looks. Oh they cut the hood? I couldn’t even tell. What is the factory indent in the top of the hood with those 2 holes for? Gas tank mount?
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I second that.
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And then a few years later, Hightower had driving lessons.
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What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
ebinmaine replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Good add. Ground is paramount to proper DC circuits. I do realize you want to keep originality. Adding wires to create a full ground loop from engine block to frame to steering tower will save many future headaches. -
July 11, 1972, Honda introduces its first Civic, a new breed of subcompact, fuel-saving car. It arrives just in time for the energy crisis of 1973, which brings higher gas prices, long lines and occasional fistfights at the pump.
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Going by factory spec that's challenging for a 6 or 8 speed. That side fill will barely allow 1.5 qts. The fill quantity is 2 qts. Can the tractor be lifted from the left side >>safely<< enough to get the full amount in?
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Magic Smoke - The RedSquare Give Away Tractor
Retired Wrencher replied to Pullstart's topic in 2026 WHCC Show Pictures
Good job as always getting those motors running. If John and Keven are there guaranteed it would run. running. -
tightening bolts on camper shell
ri702bill replied to Beap52's topic in non tractor related discussion
We had a Dodge Dakota at work for pickups & deliveries that had a cap... one day it came back minus the cap - it flew off on Rt 95! -
If easily accessable, remove the shifter & boot and fill thru the hole on top. A good excuse to see if the boot needs to be replaced. That angled fill on the side is a carryover from the old 4 speed design that held 1-1/2 quarts.. You need to fill higher than that. Two quarts. As mentioned above - look at what comes out... not uncommon to see a milky mix of oil & water. Extreme cases - loose bearing needles, chips of gear teeth...
