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Well got a real wet snow yesterday, So got MJ on the Camera. Here is the 520 Snow Chucker in Operation. ~Duke

A quick check of valve timing could be to remove the valve cover and watch the valves rocking - midway between the exhaust valve closing and the inlet valve opening should be TDC., I'm not sure that doing it this way will be accurate enough to see if you are one tooth off or not. While you are in there, check the valve clearance as well, a tight inlet valve could provide the same symptom.

Thanks for all the photos! Wow so many to go through. I'll try and pick just 12 this weekend and get them in to the calendar. Sorry for this taking a little longer than usual. Recently go married so being a newly wed during the holidays... things get busy ha. Thanks again everyone! Justin

Hey.. i have done some upgrade on the horse and put on 4 bolt's on the front wheel's.. i have been thinking of that for a long time but never found the right part's for it.. but i finaly found a trailer hub kit that i bought... So here are som pict of what i did.. that axel was about 10 inch long so i had to cut it down to the right lenght.. and then i drilled a hole innside it about 1.5 inch and then it fit's on the original 3/4 spindel. And time to cut some more and both ready for some welding Finish whit welding time to try them on the tractor.. and as you can see they also has a greasepoint.. had some 10 inch trailer wheels that i put on so i could move the tractor and wait to ill got the other tires mounted on the rim's and finaly they are on the tractor Going to paint the rim's later dont have the time to fix that atm.. other project's whit higer priority.. Lars

Just thinking out loud steve Im very much interested in this problem...symptoms sound Identical to my problem HH60 tecumseh. (quiet Squonk)

Very possible Terry, but the points are the 1st thing to look at...valve clearance might be the 2nd thing to check...and then tear it back down...just being that logical guy. Is it possible to be 180 degrees off on these small engines...I have not torn one of these apart yet. I kind of rely on my experience with tearing down car engines from some years ago. I need to tear one down.

The trade sounds more than fair... provided it actually snows at some point.

I have one: Mine began as a 1968 Charger 9. I built it about 8 years ago here in my own shop and didn't have access to fancy machinery, so everything was done with my hand grinder, sawzall, Dremel, hand drill, Miller 135 welder, etc. Unfortunately I did not document the build, but I do remember some of it. I removed all of the original front axle brackets and welded a piece of channel iron under the frame rails. I used a modified late 60's (iron) mower deck spindle assembly to mount the wheels to the tractor. All sprockets, chain, (#40 single-row) 3/4" flange mount bearing and upper steering shaft with u-joint came from various eBay sellers. To "slow down" the steering, I also built & installed a reduction (cluster) sprocket midway between the steering shaft and the front end. Using roller chain / sprockets allows maximum rotation - which in my case is infinite because I never got around to installing steering stops.

https://lookup3.toro.com/partdex/index.cfm?xCaller=Toro Take # 26 out and all the rest thats with it, put #26 into #18 The extra hole is already there. On the brake band so it doesn't bind make a new hole on the outer side of the one there. You will have to thread #26 a lot farther and cut off the extra. No extra parts needed we do this when we put gas peddles on the pullers

I hate to agree with an Aussie, but Martin is right. Just find all the linkages off an older model. There may be some clearance issues with the foot boards if the linkages come from a pre foot board model.

Don't mean to hijack your thread but I did the same thing this spring but went one step further. The 3/4" original spindles are inherently weak so I added a piece of steel to beef it up so they don't bend over time. Just thought I'd add this tip for you or anyone else who plans on doing this. I've seen others do this modification without the additional support and over time they tend to bend upwards with larger or wider tires added. I also bored out the new spindles so that the entire original spindles fit down deep in them instead of cutting them short.

if you're a car guy, it's worth the read!!! Went to California for a biz trip the last couple days and on Monday I got done a little early so I decided to check out the Tesla AND the McLaren dealerships a couple blocks from the hotel. I have seen a couple Teslas on the road in Lincoln and have always wanted to see one up close. I walk in, they have two model S's and a chassis on the showroom floor. Got to talking to one of the "ownership advisers" for about 1/2 hour. All of a sudden he said "hey, you want to take one for a spin" I said "does a bear sh*t in the woods?" He went to go check the schedule, came back and said "you can drive a standard model now, or in about 30 minutes, you can drive the FAST one!!!" I said without hesitation that I'll wait, he said "I like your style"!!! I went and checked out the McLaren dealership a block down for the 30 minutes, and came back ready to go. I got behind the wheel and he directed me to the hills. At one spot he said..."now, when you get around this corner, hit it and hold hold on" He didn't have to tell me twice...I turned the corner and put the hammer down, now...I must preface this by saying I have driven the hemi roadrunner I put together last winter and didn't figure I'd be too impressed. IN NO WAY WAS I EXPECTING WHAT HAPPENED NEXT!!!! This damn thing gets to full horsepower AND torque INSTANTLY!!!!!!!!!!! I was going 70 before i could even think about what was going on. I took it hard through the windy roads of the hills of Palo Alto and was SUPER impressed with the way it gripped and the low center of gravity is amazing. I got to take it down the interstate and I hit 82 MPH before I was even half way down the short on ramp. They have the demo cars governed at 82, the production ones top speed is around 135MPH. The huge screen in the middle of the driver and passenger is a touch screen that controls everything but the power windows/mirrors. For the life of the car it comes with FREE 3G service for browsing and navigation (you just can't watch You-Tube videos) While we were driving he said "lets see what a station in Serbia is playing" within 5 seconds, we were listening to ethnic Serbian music. Now, I know the price is a bit high (the one I drove was about $110K) but I really think they have something going here. I couldn't have been more impressed with the car and would love to own one (they are coming out with the economy model next year at a starting price around $35K) If you want more info on it, Google it, there is plenty out there. I had an ABSOLUTE BLAST and would hope some of you get the chance to enjoy a test drive (or purchase one) in the future. Chassis. . . AC motor on the left, inverter on the right. . . EVERYTHING is electric. . .power steering, brakes, AC compressor. . . BIG A$$ touchscreen!!!!! Front AND rear trunk space. . . HEAVY loaded floor model ~$137k Charging port is behind the "triangle" portion of the taillight....totally hidden!!! Here is the one I drove!!! Some McLaren Pics... Sticker of the Orange one....$346,370!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SR 64 speed reduction kit? Those are pretty rare, a long time ago I toyed with the idea of building a reproduction of one of those. I wanted to slow down my 702 with the sickle bar. Never did it though, I decided it would be easier to swap in an 8 speed. Of course I never did that either!

That # crosses to a Napa/Gates 4L760 for a std belt or 4L760W for the reinforced Kevlar belt. Perhaps the A was for the Heavier duty belt.

My next door "engineer" neighbor has a small parking lot for his driveway. He has 2 riders with a lawn as big as the bed of a pick up truck so you can imagine the way he is. ​ He goes to Florida every year so his driveway sits. 2 years ago was the first year he went. He didn't hire anybody to clear snow. I did it for free mainly because it's fun, My sidewalk meets it so why not keep going, and It was also the first year I had a loader. Last year he hired a guy and the boob kept piling the snow on my walk. This year he didn't go because he's scared of the bacteria, gators and bugs. Same boob plowing and he's not happy. After he's done the old Gravely comes out and he has to do it all over. He told me if he goes to Florida next year he will hire me. I'll do it if he's not around.

God be with you Charles. Good luck.

Chas, it looks like you are in good hands. Do you still need the pictures? Good luck with hopefully your last surgery.

lol, craig, love that picture. i feel like a horse a holic and i didnt even get one yet. ibskot,,,,,record setter.

yes you will have to split the trans to get at the Snap ring that goes on the axle..I would advise doing that before you run the tractor or the snap ring could cause alot more damage inside the differential...and I do have an extra D-series axle...If interested send me a PM.. Mike.

Thanks for sharing that Terry. I've seen several photos of your tractor on here before and always wondered how you built it. Great job and great looking tractor.

They are a pretty good snow blower, personally I'd rather just hand him the 200 bucks and be on my merry way. He may prefer the cash so I'd be prepared to offer him both options. Some people are extremely demanding about when their drive is cleared, I know a few people that want it done just so or they aren't happy. I have a single stage Ariens 522 I use at work on the walkways. Its pretty good if the snow is fluffy but if its wet it plugs right up. If its a fairly large driveway that he has and you plan on using the 722 to clear it, if the snow is wettish you'll have your hands full. I used to clear one of my neighbors drives for free until he complained that I piled some snow from my driveway in front of his house along the curb of the road. Guess what? He now has a close relationship with his snow shovel! He was out there for hrs. last year after the blizzard clearing almost 30 inches of snow. He is in his late 40's and healthy so I don't feel bad whatsoever.

Just woke up from all the turkey I had yesterday, so here I go... Nebraska, Michigan State, Michigan (I know, I know. The basement is not too bad once you get used to it), Indiana, Northwestern and Wisconsin. -BK

Now close your eyes...and keep tellin' yourself that. Over and over again...you'll do just fine.

go here and search a little....... http://www.opeonthenet.com/phpBB2/index.php awesome forum on snowblowers, was a daily thing for me until one of the members showed me a pic of a wheel horse tractor and a link to red square.........

you guys with your video skills............. theres quite a few of you on here now that not only make an informative video, but entertaining as well and look so professional. i did a bit of it years ago with family videos for relatives back home, but it became too labor intensive ( and mentally challenging) for me...... i guess ill just stick to the plain videos..... duke, the snow chucker has really evolved into a very capable and impressively optioned machine. congrats on such a fine example of wheel horse engineering....... going to check out a few of your other videos on your you tube channel.....

Great video. I'm jealous of your snow now - I plowed my 1/2 inch of snow yesterday

Better lay off hanging that mistletoe then! Calendar orders are starting to come in.

Duke, I'll bet the ol' girl will get a workout this winter. Pretty sure you do to but, thats a good thing

great video of the snow chucker, thanks for posting it

Craigslist posting from Lake of the Ozarks in MO -- Says "Wheelhorse Skid Steer" -- How did this come to be??

I didn't completely close the bend until I had it on the hood. I bent it to about 175 degrees, and then crimped it tight with a pair of vice grips (squeezing on some cardboard to prevent scarring the metal). Just close it gradually along its length.

I found this pic in some old photos, this was our local wheel horse dealer when I was a kid. I remember going and looking at every new model that came out, The owner "an old family friend" use to let me drive the ones that repaired back to the people. I know there are none sitting out in front when this pic was taken, but there was a time when they were just lined up down the sidewalk and the old barn behind was just filled with them. The hardware store is still going strong thanks to stihl chain saws, but every time I drive by I still see them lined up and what a great time it was.

One for each season.

well after I got out of work today I got home looked at my tractor proud as can be of her turned the key started right up decided to take her for a spin and you know I don't I've ever owned a more solidly built tractor than this wheel horse the closest thing to this was a case 220 that was ok but this machine just feels like a bigger machine and love the kohler 12hp and 8spd combo i'm just really glad I got it, just thought i'd share my thoughts of the wheel horse tractor.

more pictures... even more...

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Yes Martin, I'm thinking the same thing... Looking @ my Raider 10 parts man. the clutch rod pivot arm look the same as the 314 ( diff. part numbers). I'm thinking that it should work if I change the clutch & brk rods from the Raider to the 314. But since I'm heading back to the hospital Dec 3 for hopefully my last surgery, I'll have to look into it afterwards Thanks for your thoughts & have a good Thanksgiving Chasm

Both those mods are neat! and shows 2 different approaches... I'll add a 3rd one to the mix (I bet somebody will get some ideas from one of them - or all!) I took the method that forum member juss10 used and made mine from scratch -- heres a couple pics

I like your engineering. I did something similar to mine 24 years ago. Had a front wheel that would not keep the bearing tight and cut up my spindle. The tires wouldn't hold air, I just changed everything. I had to tighten the right front bearing a couple of months ago is the only thing I have done since the change. I know you will like the new hubs. I have 6 ply rated tires on mine and it steers a lot better.

Hi, Chas, Sorry to hear about the medical issues, but glad you're on the mend! Given the relative positioning of the linkages and the recommendation that you stop a grear driven tractor before shifting, I don't see why both couldn't be put on one pedal. I don't have any of my 310/312's torn down right now to look at, but going from memory it would seem to be a fairly simple conversion since the two linkages are very close to each other on the left side of the frame. Others with ideas? ~Duff

Might as well show this one too since this one is a worker. Not as an entry but just to put it in a thread that's about customs. Here's my homebuilt backhoe which has done plenty of work for a little machine. Spent 2 summers of spare time outside on the ground cutting, drilling and welding to get it together. By the end, I was sick of cutting, drilling and welding! Spent the winters researching the net for hydraulic info as this was my first time ever attempting to use them and building something this big from scratch. Built using the plans from PF Engineering.com

Hey Chas...welcome back...I take it that you are OK.

I will plant a tree Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk

Thank you for the offer Ken & i may just take you up on it as long as my big fat ass will get on the seat

Ditto on the 120 lb. Using a very scientific bathroom scale................I weighed my P220 with muffler, PTO bell attached and tins included and I got just shy of 120 lbs. It might be a little heavier as this scale was a POS but my ex kept it around so she probably knew it weighed things a little under!

Onward to the show.

My 50th anniversary 314 and my Son's custom pedal tractor.

ok here we go... Woke up this morning with a pile of raw wood in my truck that needed to be sealed. Just need to pick up 2" hitch and done.. Decided to go with Maple Ply stained and cleared all sides at this time until I get the cash to go buy the rough Mahogany...I still think it looks damn good..

:WRS: That HF engine should have been fine. The shaft turns CCW while looking straight on at that side of the engine and I think all small engines run that direction. There may be an exception to the rule somewhere. That's the correct direction of rotation needed to drive the transmission.The transmission will reverse the rotation to drive the tractor forward. All of a sudden, Utah is the hot bed for finding little round hoods. There's another new guy that just found a couple.

Thanks Craig, well tonight I did a little work on the exhaust and about finished it up and least the exhaust manifold and pipe anyways, I still have to finish the support bracket for the stack but its pretty solid If I yank on the vertical Pipe I can jerk the engine off the bench and on the floor with no flex on the pipe. I puddled in the weld and built it up with 316 Stainless Rod and the Y branch is now beefed up pretty good. In the pics before I had 5" clearence from the chrome oil tube to tip of the Muff exhaust. I am now 6 1/2" from side of the stack to chrome tube which this should be 2 5/8 from the edge of hood. Im jonesen to fire it up and see how it sounds but I have the Oil filter off the engine cause Im also in the middle of putting together the remote oil filter. Anyways Here is some pics. Cheers ~Duke