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Its been 6 months I've been dealing with this guy and he finally decided to sell his little RJ35 .He's one of thoses tough guys that don't like to sell anything. The worst part about this tractor its been sitting outside wasting away. So finally we came up with a price and the tractor came home with me. Cool little tractor i like the cast iron steering wheel.This is nice addition to my collection.

Finally picked up a deck for my B-80. Some time ago, rustyoldjunk had some goodies posted and he had a deck for a B-80 and we made a deal. This was back in November, and I just now made it to Crawfordsville, IN. to get it. Seems to be in decent shape, but I plan on checking the bearings really good before use. I know, so here you go...........

I picked this tractor up a little over a week ago from another member here, Case442. I paid 150 for it. It doesn't run yet but the engine has compression and hopefully won't take make to get it running again.

Thank you all so much for the input. Looks like I'm going to get a good education here! I'm going to give the man his money today and join the Wheel Horse family!! I'll keep you all posted with pics and questions as they come up. On another note, I made the mistake of looking at some pictures of some of the restored older models...WOW! I might have found a new obsession. These tractors are amazing looking! I look forward to absorbing all your fine folks knowledge. Thanks again!

Others will tell you to low ball him on the price, but you say you want to help the guy out financially... only you know if the price works for you. It's a very reliable tractor you're looking at there...should be no regrets with your purchase.

Hi everybody... I am a new member to R.S. I have recently picked up a 1975 C-100 and a single stage snow blower (I don't know the model #) for $350. I bought it to clean up around our small airport in West Michigan. The maintenance guy at the airport has created a mess around our hangars with his questionable plowing practices. I would like to attack the windrows over the next couple days so the warmer weather can have a chance to help with the snow. The windrows are not huge, but I was wondering if there is a best practice to clear them. I am assuming I will have to bust them up with a shovel and then blow the knock down away. I don't have a plow. I thought it wouldn't hurt to beg for some tricks. Casey C-100

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I have always wanted a 4WD diesel and I finally splurged and got one. This one was used (2006) with 398 hours. Hope to add a loader soon. Thad

I know where Low Moor is. You should be able to find NAPA and Fisher Auto Parts in both Clifton Forge and Covington. In Covington, there's also an Auto Zone and Advance Auto. Any one of those places might do their own machine work, and if not they should be able to point you to a good local machine shop. I would definitely want someone who works on small single cylinder engines on a regular basis, with special preference to anybody who knows these old Kohlers. Good luck!

This reminds me of another funny story. I had a welder/friend that was into old Chevy's and was building a 56 327 for his son. He built a test stand and made the gas tank for it, a dummy trans bellhousing everything. I redid a Quadrajet for it and wired up all the electrics gauges ect. He was a stickler for a clean shop. It was ready to run and he started filling the Rad. with antifreeze. I said why not use just water and he said he didn't want the inside of the motor to rust. Anyway we start it up set the timing and carb everything's good get it up to about 160 deg and BOOM! The Rad petcock blows out and sprays antifreeze all over the shop. You all know how hard that stuff is to clean up. I laughed so hard I wasn't allowed back for a month!

Go 4 IT!!!!!

Since my rebuilds are done on whatever clear two foot by two foot spot I can find in the garage, a true bench test is out of the question. So I find that it is much easier to just bolt it back on the tractor where you have the convenience of a battery, a gas tank, and a transmission that you can hook it to for load testing.

Hi all, I'm a super newb here, as in this is post one. I've looked around this fourm and this seems to be the place for all things Wheel Horse. Here's my question. I need a decent lawn tractor and my old farmer neighbor has this Wheel Horse tractor in his barn ( he bought from the original owner,his neighbor, another old farmer who became too sick to live on his own). Anywho, the tractor looks and runs pretty darn good for an older tractor. It would come with 2 42" decks (rear and side discharge) wheel weights, chains, and a snow plow. Being that I'm a know nothing...is $1000 out of the ball park? Plus I kinda like the old guy and he could use some help with money. Please let me know what you fine folks think. Hi I'm Dave!

My single stage snowthrower was sagging badly to the right when I finished my snowthrowing chores last Friday and it appeared to me the hitch was broke. Turns out the through pin that holds the latch bracket in place had lost an e-ring clip and let the latch bracket sag on side of the front hitch and this bracket ... and the bracket is A-OK. Looks like a penny or two fix!!!!!!!!!

Anyone have any plans or links where I can buy or make my own rear duallys?

One thought, what you can't drive through you might be able to back out of.

Well, some good news! The fuel shutoff valve was seized in place. I twisted it back and forth a few times and it broke loose. When I cranked the engine over I noticed the fuel flow through the fuel filter was constant and had much more volume than before. The engine fired right up and ran like it should whether at idle or full speed. Regardless, I am going to have Scott's dad go though this machine completely. It has oil leaks, the fuel lines are old, the plug wires look old, and it needs a brand new paint job and body work. It should be neat to see what it looks like done.

I don't know whats in front there so it can be a hose that I cant see and that's why I'm hoping someone can chime in who knows what it can be. Also Jake217, You may be right but I just don't see any point in over revving the engine. Anything more than half way just seems to be way over necessary and well I'm hoping that's why they made the engine a variable speed...full throttle is just overkill lol.

I have busted through 5' snow piles left from snow plows with my blower(same model) takes some time but it will chew through it. I ram the pile let the blower chew till it clears and back up and ram again when it get real tough. Biggest problem is when the chute is shorter then the pile your chewing through. You can also try running the blower in the up position take the top off then back up and lower it to get the rest. Here is mine chewing through ice and drifts in my yard

Right here on this very website! Just go out to the main page and scroll down to the manuals section. You will be able to find it in there. 1000 sounds a little expensive to me, BUT, my gut feelings are based off of NC prices that I see. I think a tractor like that would be around 750-900 around here. I think given that prices are a little bit more up north, and the tractor already has Ag tires ($150-$200), chains ($40-$80), weights ($50 - $100), both decks, plow, tractor, etc.....$1000 sounds pretty reasonabe. As others have said, they don't make them like this anymore (or at least not for the price you can buy a used one!)

Right...Maryland & Rutgers. My mind is going down hill fast. My hard drive needs a defrag.

That is a fair number on the hours. With proper maintenance that machine will last you for a very long time. Personally the 312-8's are my favorite go to tractor. Easy on gas and will get the job done for you. I have had about a half dozen of them over the years. Good luck on the purchase!

Hi Dave, I have a '96 312-8 (and an '88), they are a great all around tractor and easy on gas. I'd say for all you're getting and the condition it's a fair deal. You won't be disappointed. By the way, I hunted deer years and years ago around Greenwood (Slate Creek Rd)

Casey, with it being an 8 speed I would say the best way to attack it is head on. No need to bust anything up with a shovel unless you are dealing with solid Ice and then you shouldn't be blowing it anyhow. I would say best thing to do is run at full throttle, put the transmission in low range and start out in second gear. Put the pile right in the middle of the blower and chug through it. If its too fast and bogging the engine horribly, drop to first gear. Just be patient. Your tractor has a Kohler…Its a good engine and it will chew through your mess. Post some pics too, before, after, action shots during…we are suckers for pics and vids. Good luck and

Its 4 bolts............ I say bolt it in, as you need to load the engine to break it in anyway. I bet you did a fine job on it.

If I remember correctly (I'll be more sure in a few hours) it has 640 hrs on the meter. I was impressed it started right up after sitting in a barn since October and runs fantastic. He has a dairy operation and plenty of larger machines for the farm use. His wife just cut the lawn with this machine. I've been looking for a decent tractor for little while and this one kind of just fell in my lap! Something about the look just grabbed me. It's a bonus, it seems to run like a top!

Did you happen to peak and see how many hours are on the meter?

You will like that tractor. The deck rides on the ground and give a GREAT cut. Great that you are getting both a SD and RD deck too. Both have their advantages - hang on to them. It is unfortunate that once you buy one - it's hard to stop there, but it is a necessary side effect of owning a Wheelhorse...

Go for it -you will not regret it!

Fortunately Toro didn't really cheapen up this model. Another thing to remember is that Toro makes some of the best Commercial lawn equipment you can buy, they do know a thing or two... I'm with Craig, If the tractor runs great and everything is in nice condition I'd hand the old timer his 1000 bucks.. It looks as though with a good bath and some detailing it will look as good as new. You won't be able to buy a new tractor for a grand that will come EVEN CLOSE to the quality of that 312. The extra mower deck and the blade could fetch close to 500 bucks for someone that needs them... I'd keep them though. That 312 will push its fair share of snow that is for sure. Now go get it.

This is one built to hold weights from a workout machine

Sounds good and fair as stated. My opinion of course. And dave, wellcome to the best place, red square. Glenn

Sounds like a done deal to me... ALSO....WELCOME TO

I've got a 312-8 and it's a great tractor. I think you'll be happy with this one. Price doesn't sound bad for what's included with it. I've sold the plow and decks for more than you're paying for the tractor with everything. Go for it!

Sounds like a win for the both of you then... let us know how it goes.

A few years ago I built a test rig which was basically an old chassis with a fuel tank and a bit of wiring, Used it a couple of times and decided it was easier to just bolt the motor back into the tractor it came from, hook up the gas tank and wiring that's already there and set up for that engine and run it on there. I usually start the motor before I bother to hook up the drive belt etc, get it hot, check for leaks etc. If it seems OK, I'll hook up the belts etc. When its cold I'll retorque the head, and take it for a ride. I usually run them a couple of times before I work them too hard.

The reed goes to the outside and the drain-back hole goes on the bottom: Think of the reed as a check valve..... Crankcase vapor needs expelled, but outside air can't be allowed to enter or the crankcase will become pressurized. The excess pressure will cause the oil to be pushed past the rings and/or up through the valve guides where it is burned. It can also cause crankshaft oil seals to leak and possibly blow out. Each time the piston rises in the bore, the reed should close and vacuum is created within the crankcase. As the piston travels downward, the reed opens and some of the the air displaced by the piston is expelled. The vacuum cycle caused by the movement of the piston is what "powers" a pulse-type fuel pump.

That machine is just awesome! Looks great!

you could do something like this cut the end off a Reese trailer ball mount and butt welded a piece of flat stock with a couple of end caps to it works great also have the bervac weight frame- this is much more convenient

Nascar hasn't been the same for me since guys like Junior Johnson, Bud Moore & Hoss Ellington got out of it. I remember chatting with Juinor at Martinsville waiting for the Busch cars with the howling V-6's to finish up, rooming next door to J.D. Mcduffie at Dover and eating pizza with Bud in the pits at Pocono.

Wheel the police escort did not take place but I was the lucky one nominated to lead the caravan. The building was already loaded up on the trailer when I arrived and the guys were just strapping her down for the adventure. Once everything was secure the journey to its new home was underway...... Once we arrived to the school the guys didn't waste any time as the wind chill made it feel like 5 degrees out. The nice thing is that there were blocks for support already in place from the previous building that was removed. They drove up one of their backhoes to help maneuver the building in to place. The building had to be pulled past an existing concrete ramp and then pulled back to it. It isn't a perfect match as far as height is concerned but we will address that in the future. Here it is being maneuvered....... It is now officially home. The heater needs to be wired up and electric needs to be run to the building. We are almost back in business. Updates will be increasing again as progress on the building and tractor will continue. Stay tuned everyone!

On a related note, My neighbor's drive way is right along side of mine with like a 4 foot strip of grass between them. When they take out the GAR-BAGE it's usually 8 or 9 pizza boxes and a couple of trash cans. The cans remain there until the day before pick up so they are free to roll aimlessly into my drive way when the wind blows. During Winter Storm Nika, I buried them with Elvis!

Thanks everybody found that the wire from the solenoid to the starter had a bad crimp at the wire connector.

Need one of these decals before you are tempted.

Mine would have to be the '70 SS454 Monte Carlo that I had..... And this bike, built by a neighbor. It had a '69 750 Honda engine, I bought this in the late '70s.

For me there are two cars, the first being an absolutely mint 78 Z-28. I bought it from the original owner who never drove it in the winter. Just a real strong 350 with a 4 speed under the hood. My wife would drive this car just as often as I did. This picture was taken 22 yrs ago. I wound up trading this car for my dream car, a 69 SS Chevelle. In the beginning she had a 650 hp 383 on nitrous. After I had my fun with that my father in law and myself built a real nice big block for it. At that time I pulled the automatic and put back in the original M-22 4-speed. I drove this Chevelle all the time as long as it wasn't raining. My wife drove it quite a bit as well. I'd often hear her fire it up early in the morning so she could claim it for the day! I really miss both of them...You can't replace all the good memories I had in these two rides..

Picture should tell the story, sad but true built from ground up. Even made into Hot Bike - Feb. 99' and then again in Feb. 2004, a five year flash back

I probably end up just getting another Wheelhorse.

Last project of 2012