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Love that little truck.
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Correct. Up here we just replace the panel because there's no holding patina on a rust hole 🕳 I'm kidding. A little. There are plenty of people that do their best to preserve but you can not use the item in the winter on the roads without incredible amounts of extra work.
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I've pulled the right side casing off two different Sundstrands while still on the tractor. One to replace the differential/axles and the other just because it leaked faster than you could fill it. On that one I discovered this tragedy inside.
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# 108309 Engine Mounts – Isolation for Wheel Horse I bought these solid isolation engine mounts for my C-141 at a barn sale, but I sold the tractor today and no longer need them. Free shipping to lower 48 states - $30 Venmo or PayPal
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Yeah that’s exactly it. It will remove the red oxidation color, leaving fairly clean steel. I use a blue scotch brite pad and go over the whole rig just like washing a car. Let it dry then apply the oil. Some guys use Comet instead of CLR and it works well also. Either one will remove lots of old dirty stains from paint. Some people use Penetrol or Fluid Film instead of the boiled linseed oil. Main thing is whatever oil you use is to apply and then really rub most of it off, leaving a very light film. They all take a couple days to cure out. Rags with boiled linseed oil have been known to combust so if you ever use it be careful with those oily rags. Really not a northern thing, I’m in NC and I know lots of guys that utilize this method just preserving old original paint. I think it started out in the rat rod scene.
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Hey WHX, nice post! It's going to take some time, but I'm gonna start putting together a C series with hydraulic lift. I have a nice running 12 h.p. Kohler 301. But if I can find a decent 16 h.p. I'm gonna go with that. Enjoy the implements!
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Geez i feel very lucky after listening to you guys. i have a machine shop 1 mile from my house. my friend owns it too! now if i could just pick the correct 6 numbers for the lottery.
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Excellent photos, thanks! I assume since yours was still there, the clear looking tube is original. I would have never got the routing correct without those pics. i have a lead acid battery with the caps so id like to have the drain.
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I have some 22 7.50 12 turf savers that I believe are the originals for a 1967 square hood. They are what came on our 1257 and they are the size that the manual lists. They are in usable condition, they hold air but they are a little cracked from age but are perfectly usable.
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Got the crank cleaned up still gotta measure it though.
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Might have to cut back on pie to put the money towards gas..... Bahaha...just kidding.
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In 1973 I paid $250 for a 1966 Ford 3/4 ton, 80k, 351 smoked/burned oil. Bought from an old rancher, every body panel had been hit by gates and kicked by cows. I bought a 351 from the junk yard that had a hole in the side of the block brazed up. Junk man assured me i wanted that engine (turned out to be a 351 Cleveland) Bought Bondo by the gallon and smoothed, painted it.
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Looks Good1 I've never heard of scrubbing one down with CLR. Is that to remove light surface rust? Is it more common in Northern state that use road salts, etc?
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With a hydro cleanliness is paramount. Clean the outside to a sparkle before you split it open. @squonk @Achto Does he have to take the pump off? don't I recall talk of being able to remove the right side if you just need to remove the differential. @608KEB While you have it open check and clean the screen suction filter
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Here are all the pics I could find of the tube in my last rebuild. + I'm not sure about the size offhand but if you take your battery tray in you should be able to find a tube that fits the nipple coming out the bottom of it. That said, I don't usually bother installing this tube but since this tractor had it I installed it.
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I read on this forum that if you bought the LSE and deck together that a box was shipped which had the covers, chrome gage wheels and chrome gage wheel bolts. I cant verify, but sounds right
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Is your battery the type that needs water added regularly? If not, I wouldn't worry about it. I've owned about 20 Wheel Horses over the years and since batteries became mostly maintenance free, I've never needed a drain. You're better off just cutting some 1/4 inch rubber mat to place in the bottom of the tray.
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Just caught that Don ... I think they were repair kits for minor repairs on seats ... Looking what he had for original seats i have no qualms...
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What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
MainelyWheelhorse replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
@C100guy94 The reference pictures came from Wheel Horse Parts and More’s website. They sell both on there. The short one is $24.00, the long one’s $28.00. You could with a saw, material, a tape measure and drill make it pretty cheaply. Home Depot or any Hardware store should have the material. -
What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
C100guy94 replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Yea my thinking isent right bc best part and whole reason I wanted another one of these is because the downforce but yet so simple to swap things. Yea if you could send me some visuals so I can remember and see. I'm sure I can moch something up. -
Agreed on paint. Gotta be careful what it's covering up. All the fluids looked clean but oil is cheap. Tires are not new but are in good condition with plenty of tread. Seller wanted $1800, I told him I wanted test this hydro and he said no for fear of breaking something (can't blame him). So the $1800 number was dead.with me. I told him I give him $1300 as is and he said "Deal". I'll put some time on it tomorrow and see if I'm the proud owner of a $1300 paper weight.
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What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
c-series don replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
@C100guy94If you want down pressure you need the solid lift link that Eric was talking about. If you don’t then you need a trunnion with a threaded eye bolt to a chain to the mower deck lift bar. Then from the lift bar to the plow frame with a piece of flat bar with holes for bolts or a few links of chain. This way you can still use the mower deck lift when you need it. I can post pictures of these items tomorrow. You don’t need a winch, the original setups are very simple and work well. -
That’s a bummer man. I took a different approach. Kids are grown and if I croak, she’s covered. After 50 years without a bike and TCB, it was time to dial it back in. Best part? They fire right up every time, which is more than I can say for these confounded Wheel Horses! I do love them but they can be a real pain in the butt.
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What did you do today?
MainelyWheelhorse replied to Mickwhitt's topic in non tractor related discussion
Yeah, definitely it’s the same idea as our Wheel Horses just two less wheels. It’s a bit sentimental in my case too. I have pictures of myself and my three brothers riding around in a cart behind it with our father at least 40 years ago. -
I recently replace the axle bearings & seals on one. I use a table that the top two pieces separate on, this allows the tranny to be placed with the right hand side up.
