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Some of you know this was dealer stock sitting around for years. [LOOK IN ALMOST DONE POST.] It is not perfect some one did a paint touch up??? But I guess it came out ok. She starts up nice rides nice. I hope you enjoy the picks. This will become another trailer queen. It was a fun project. 1 more to go =1057 then I am done doing restoring. Pain in the A>>. EXCUSE SHADING OF RED IT IS SUNNY OUT OR THE CAMERA.

Got all the horses out to clean the barn, Well all but one that was dead [520H] no fire. But here are the rest.

Does anyone know the reasoning behind the black hoods like my C-161 shown below? I like it because it was my dad's and looks a bit sinister but from the hood to the headlight bezel to the twin Briggs, I just wonder why they built it. It's been a great machine. Dad bought it when it was a couple years old from a neighbor and it has had nothing done to it but regular maintenance, a little touch up to the paint, and a fresh set of decals. Even the tires are still in good shape with only a few cracks.

Here's a few more. Sorry some are side ways. I'll send a few more in a bit.

A couple of pics of my other addiction along side my main addiction. My 1968 Morris Minor pickup with my ride away senior . The senior is the only one in Europe.

Check out out this old clip from Indy500, watch closely for some quick moments of Wheel horse involvement in the pits helping out .

I believe that is a 1978. The first of the black hoods and my favorite. The black hoods that year were twins and they also had a 78 C-161 single with a square hood. The dash is the same as the square hoods of the era with a black hood. After that they went to the flat angled dash. You have a beautiful example.

Very nice looking tractor. I like the black hoods second to the round hoods. My favorite is the round hoods with the small fenders. The c 161 is next on my bucket list.

They used to be my least favourite, but nowadays I just like them all.

7-8-1776 Liberty Bell tolls to announce Declaration of Independence On this day in 1776, a 2,000-pound copper-and-tin bell now known as the “Liberty Bell” rings out from the tower of the Pennsylvania State House (now Independence Hall) in Philadelphia, summoning citizens to the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence. Four days earlier, the historic document had been adopted by delegates to the Continental Congress, but the bell did not ring to announce the issuing of the document until the Declaration of Independence returned from the printer on July 8. In 1751, to commemorate the 50-year anniversary of Pennsylvania’s original constitution, the Pennsylvania Provincial Assembly ordered the bell to be constructed. After being cracked during a test, and then recast twice, the bell was hung from the State House steeple in June 1753. Rung to call the Pennsylvania Assembly together and to summon people for special announcements and events, it was also rung on important occasions, such as King George III’s 1761 ascension to the British throne and, in 1765, to call the people together to discuss Parliament’s controversial Stamp Act. With the outbreak of the American Revolution in April 1775, the bell was rung to announce the battles of Lexington and Concord. Its most famous tolling, however, was on July 8, 1776, when it summoned Philadelphia citizens for the first reading of the Declaration of Independence. As the British advanced toward Philadelphia in the fall of 1777, the bell was removed from the city and hidden in Allentown to save it from being melted down by the British and used to make cannons. After the British defeat in 1781, the bell was returned to Philadelphia, which served as the nation’s capital from 1790 to 1800. In addition to marking important events, the bell tolled annually to celebrate George Washington’s birthday on February 22 and Independence Day on July 4. The name “Liberty Bell” was first coined in an 1839 poem in an abolitionist pamphlet.

Yeah, My neighbor lady can't figure out why I have two Wheel Horse 520H but she has a green and yellow and her husband has a little yellow shaft drive thing...... At least mine both match!!!!! Frankly, I think they're both nuts!

A few weeks ago, I had no Wheel Horses. Now I have 3. And if I can sweet talk the wife, I would like to add a 753. Below is my '88 416-8, '61 401 (sort of), and the most recent one, a '61 551. Also I picked up a K91 for the 401. When I got the 551, I also got a foot rest that says '58. Not sure about that, but I included pictures of it, just in case it can be identified correctly.

Sweet line up Elliot....gotta be the envy of the neighborhood unless they all think yer nuts! ..... you do know what you are missing tho ...a couple of round hoods just to "round out" the herd!! Thanks for the

The 1977 B80 is a great machine. Diesel fuel or kerosene will work well to flush the transmission. First, remove the plug in the bottom of the transmission. It is a 1/4" allen-head plug. The transmission holds 2qts. You will have to lift the front of the tractor to get all the oil out (hump in middle of case). After flushing, refill with a good gear lube. Get a new boot for the shifter to keep water out in the future. I add oil through the shifter hole. It's faster that way. Walmart house brand 80/90 or 85/140 will work fine.

Went to go look at an 876 today, and came home with the tractor, and a complete all original set of bug-eye headlights with the switch and tail light! This is my second pair of bug eyes that I have and I will definitely be keeping this pair also. The tractor and plow will be for sale though! Did I make out good?

I use just plain old black, satin finish, exterior latex paint. I mix it 2 parts water, 1 part paint for general coating. The thicker the mix, the more it fills the cracks. Lots cheaper than the "tire" paint, and according to a friend who used to work for the Goodyear Retread plant here in town, it is essentially the same thing. Latex = rubber. Tires = rubber. No brainer.

I like it. Clean looking, very nice. You do it justice. Glenn

I've always liked old trucks and tractors. I've had this one for 30 years, I believe I'm the third owner I thought I wanted to collect big tractors, but I decided they take up too much room, and this one isn't even that big!

Check belt and axle keys

Not my B/R but my buddies . I envy that . Just love finding turn of the century stuff out on the wheelers .

anything old and rusty with an engine really mostly smaller stuff tho, like lawn and garden machinery. this is my latest purchase, originally bought as a parts machine but after finding out parts won't change over it'll stay like it is.

Anything free is good...even if it's not something you really want...it's still better to snag it up rather than let it go for scrap...someday somewhere down the line somebody may want the whole thing or even need some parts off of it...I would jump on a chance for a free tractor like that.

Put my Harbor Freight Generator Head onto my GT 14 using the front Tach-o-matic I installed a few years back (so I can attach the single stage Snow blower from my C81) onto the GT14. Used Heavy Duty 2" inch square trailer hitch tubing which Fits over each other and slides so that I can adjust the b belt (welded nut and bolt) on the bottom of the unit. Use a 3" pulley on the gen set and the outer pulley on the Tractor. Works like a charm easy to take on and off, ran the Tractor at 1/2 to 3/4 throttle and it had no problem powering the drop light and heater I plugged-in to check the operation. Ran it for over an hour with no issues, then it started pouring so I quit. Belt is 5/8" X 71" long

These are the first shots of the 607 off the lift. It has been almost a year. Some of you may not of heard of these they are straight recoil like the 606 and the 605 and so on. Hard to find these 607`s not so much the 606 I have of had one seen many. All is left is put on the sheet metal and the decals. The first pick is what it look like when I first got it. The frame and sheet metal was not painted but engine was because not original but the right engine for this / HH60 . I just cleaned ever thing and buff out sheet metal. Should be a nice example of a RARE 607 when done. I hope you enjoy my progress so far. Will post when done.

I know this subject has been addressed in several other threads, but I wanted to add my experience to all the excellent help I used on this website to help me with my dilemma. I recently took my 14 hp Kohler engine flywheel to a machine shop to have them rebalance it along with the crankshaft, piston assembly, and rod. I got a call from the machine shop to tell me the magnets in the flywheel were loose and they couldn't balance it. When I went in to inspect the "damage", they informed me they hot tanked the flywheel, which to me was a mystery since there was no grease or oil on it to require degreasing. Evidently, the hot tanking loosened the adhesive holding the magnets. So after bringing home the mess, I set out to re-glue the magnets, but I wanted to reinstall them as precisely as I could to keep the original flywheel balance intact. So after doing some measuring with the magnets positioned in the flywheel, I came up with a solution to equally space the magnets precisely around the inside diameter of the flywheel when I re-glue them. I purchased two pieces of brass tubing, one square tubing and one round tubing, both with 7/32" outside dimension. Brass tubing is non-magnetic so the magnets have no affect on their installation or removal. I cut the square tubing into lengths of 2 5/8", and the round tubing into lengths of 1 1/4". I placed the square tubing behind the magnets to hold them out from the inner edge of the machined surface in the flywheel. This will place them in their original position to align them with the alternator stator assembly when the flywheel is installed on the crankshaft. The 7/32" round tubing spacers are used between the individual magnets to position them equally around the flywheel inside diameter. 7/32" diameter will do just that with no gaps in the spacing. The tubing is just finger tight when installed, and easily removable. After thorough cleaning, I glued the first magnet with JB Weld Original grey formula, and clamped it with a paper clamp as suggested in the hilarious video seen in another thread on this subject. Then after waiting overnight for the first magnet to set up, I glued the 5 remaining magnets to the flywheel with JB Weld Original grey formula, spacing them with the pieces of tubing as described earlier The brass spacers made the positioning very easy and precise! I have attached some pics for your inspection. Unclamped magnet is the first one installed I bought a fresh pack for my satisfaction...

Oh my neighbors don't think I am nuts, they know that I am past nuts. But They are never to afraid to ask for a winter plow job, or when they get their Zero turns stuck to ask for help, but that's what us W/H nuts do.

I agree with you -- I wasn't a big fan but now I really like them. cschannuth - You have a really nice tractor there. Looks nice and mean! Keeping the memories alive!

Thanks. It is a '78 and dad took very good care of it. The only down side is dad touched up a few areas of the paint with a rattle can over the years. Unfortunately (or fortunately since it's still in good shape), he was more concerned with protecting the metal than he was about a nice paint job. So the paint's a little blotchy but he did it so I'm going to leave it that way. It's not perfect but from 20' with the new decals it's hard to tell.

Thanks Guys. It was fun to do. But doing this is labor intensive and time consuming. Every nut and bolt brushed and clear coated. The engine came out of a Junker Commando 6 I got lucky it does not smoke or knock. It has all O.E.M parts on it. I had it done buy a guy that does vintage cars it was hard for him to do this when you have Mustangs and Corvettes and Chargers coming in all the time But I made him do it. I will keep you in mind in lets say 10 to 15 years when I am done with this great hobby.

I use kerosene, 3 quarts, running for 10 minutes on stands. drain it out while all the dirt is suspended. I have had to run through twice. don't be surprised if you find a seal or two leaking. I raise the front wheels 18inchs or so to get a good drain. I've done this twice with no issues.

Yes you are correct. Here is a copy of your owner's manual

That's a nice example of a Block Hood Wheel Horse! Any more pics you can share with us???

Mac......i have an 8 speed.. After the operating table is cleared off......pics and wrenches will begin......film as it unfolds...!!!!!

http://www.millertire.com/products/tire-supplies/tire-paint/1-quart-black-tire-paint/

Those headlights and grille make it look like a transformer lol

You guys are a real help....,,,your right Richard and Bert..........build one..................Squonks take is.....short frame,,,8 speed,,,and anything over 10 h.p. Racin Bob....this was class for me tonight,,,,,thanks-you ,,,We all know you have Racin Bobs,,,,,Wild West Coral Snake Wrangling Show...Be careful,,,,,, Call of the wild can hurt !!!! Well,,,,all good decisions.....now to make one..... results coming tomorrow...................!!!!!!

1067 or 1267 Was the 1055 a short frame? These look short? Pop a 6 speed in one and you're set.

Outstanding job! If you decide to tie it into your home system make sure you install a transfer means. Just tying it in and turning off the main is illegal, dangerous and irresponsible.

Not really old iron for me, I'm afraid I'm one of those who like to chop motorcycles.

Thank you for sharing the extra pics. It looks to be very well cared for. Just the way I like it!

I was a Journeyman Lineman for 41 years and not too much scared me, but the sound of a generator running during storm work was something we took very serious. That is very true that 120/240 vac passing back through a transformer turns in to the primary voltage, could be 4,160 VAC,13,200 VAC or even 34,500 VAC , very dangerous for anyone working on distrubutation lines. sorry a little off topic but very inportant to electrical workers. Bob Blough, IBEW LU #126

There were some made by Simplicity then later by Gilson.

I think you're doing the right thing. Not blotchy but fond memories.

@RedRanger yes, the 1055 was a short frame. I'm looking forward to following you on this Howard.

Snuck away long enough to mow my own yard. Wife and son are staying with dad. Hope to get to play with the rat horse a little this weekend, as Dad is getting more mobile and able to watch tv, read the paper, etc now. Keep on keeping on guys! Check in again soon!

Love that little 876! It would look nice next to my 1076 but if I brought home another one she would make me sleep outside next to it!! Great score on light set up!

Decision made.. !!!!!!!!!!! 8 speed 4 speed transplant...... Bert......when i get to the fun part....i will be calling on you.....but sounds easy enuff !!!!!! there will be pics...ice cream....a new belt.. and some one tell AC Man and Squonk,,,its gonna have to live with an 8HP,,,,it just runs too good. Ok ,,,time for coffee................. Howard 857 Horse in VA

Wheel Horse was involved for years with the Speedway. There are a lot of post here on RS about it. I can remember back when are family was a dealer, we were asked by the Indianapolis distributer to participate in the month of May, we never really did or did some small stuff but because it was right when we were busy on the farm. This year was the 100th running of the race and they had a lot of special stuff going on. I was real surprised or thought that with the history Wheel Horse had with the speedway, Toro would have jumped on the band wagon and something would have been done down there. Toro does a lot of equipment providing for nascar tracks. Maybe Red Square or WHCC miss a opportunity. There again that was along time ago. The tractor is not even made anymore. It probably would not do Toro any good to dig up old news.

Sorry if that came across like that. It wasn't intended. I lost a close friend due to a generator connected improperly. Those transformers work in both directions. With nearly 50 years in the industrial and commercial electrical industry I often get asked about connecting a generator to a home system. My standard answer is "I'd be happy to as long as you do it right. If not, don't even ask me a question".

From that picture...not much. Free is very good, unless you can get some money to take it. Like you say, if the engine turns, the value starts climbing. The metal looks straight and solid. I'd say worth fixing up. That one running and a good trans like it is...maybe $200 to $400. Cleaned up and pretty...$400 to $800. Any attachments??