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If the Briggs runs well and performs as it should I would leave it… but if the motor is junk then definitely do a Kohler transplant. This is mine, was originally a Briggs 16 twin. I bought this 10 or more years ago with the Kohler swap already done. Been a great machine and has cleared my driveway every winter since I bought it.

Hi All, I picked this Work Horse 1100 up yesterday. I always liked the looks of the grey horse and this very clean original came up close by. It needs a couple small items replaced. I was told it ran. The original deck stayed with the family that bought it new. It was really taken great care of. I’m going to get it running and decide what to do with it. I originally planned to put a kohler transplant into it but I’m not sure I want to tear up this clean of tractor. well for your viewing pleasure here’s the pictures

I bought my GT-1800 brand new in 1984 used it to mow commercially for 8 years and did countless other tasks over the years. Tilling, plowing, you name it. I’ve said this before here on Red Square many times, the Work Horse is a Wheel Horse through and through. When I bought it I was young and the owner of the dealership told me that if I took care of it my kids would one day drive it. Damn if he wasn’t right, and in a few years my granddaughter will be driving it! I wish it had an hour meter, it has to have 3000 hours on it. All I ever really did was change the oil more often than necessary and kept it well greased. I gave it a well deserved restoration a few years ago.

Darn , I should have restricted the old woodworkers from it.

Here ya go Bill.

@CasualObserver must have been a Sherlock Holmes fan! Great research job and very cool thread.

Back in 84 I walked into Highway 19 Wheel Horse with no intention of buying a tractor. They baited my with a nice shiny brandy new GT1100 that I could walk out of there for $850.00 with no attachments. I pondered (about 3 seconds) and decided that when the B&S gives out I could put a K in it. Some like to say that a 48" deck is too big I had a spare that I put on it. It handled it fine. For years it mowed and was the blade tractor in the winter for 1000'+ of drive. The Briggs never even seemed to work up a sweat. It even survived a full submersion in a pond one super bowl Sunday . For cost savings is has a 5086 transmission which is a 4 pinion with 1" axles. No problem with that. It doesn't have the dial-a-height gizmo but I bought the kit and put one on it. Parts are readily available today if you want one. It only has a 3 amp unregulated charging system and that's no issue. The only thing you might notice is the lights dim at low rpm's. Yes, it was produced as a 'economy' machine but it's still 100% Wheel Horse. I always liked the color too.

I missed adding earlier that the belt guards are cut exactly the same too.

See ya guys down there in the morning

Load em up and Head em out!

@Wheel-N-It Yes that is an L series, the last of the front engine track loaders. Then came the rear engine 943,53,63 and 73 machines. Around here you rarely see them anymore, the excavator and skid steer have taken its place. That machine is odd for Long Island because it doesn’t have a 4-in-1 bucket. Today I was on this machine.

@wallfish @Docwheelhorse @Retired Wrencher … and many others, hope to see ya there!

I am fly fishing on west Delaware River tomorrow… have fun boys!

I like the Work Horses…

Right, no trailer queens here. Think the guys at the gate down there are probably thinking the same thing

You goin to the dump or a tractor show 'Fish? ...

@Gary S Minnesota https://www.harborfreight.com/5-piece-pipe-nipple-extractor-set-93822.html? LIKE THE SHORT TYPE FOR TIGHT SPOTS , HAMMER TAP IN , use a breaker bar for leverage advantage , pete

Weld it

Well............even my Mom didn't cut me any slack about it.

Really good eye on the belt guard Jason. Guessing you still have the 753 @Chris G ?

Well I'm kinda blown away by all this it's pretty cool and interesting. Thanks alot for sharing.

Thought you folks might get a kick outta the gorilla tape repair here. The "U" was lookin a bit "J".. Off to Owl's Head !

Kids up in here! I remember being around some old steam machines and oil puffers . Some old tymey equipment you see at the steam shows but actually workin for a livin. I bet the Antique Power Club will be all over that like flies on stink. I know my Steam Club guys would. It would make a great addition to the "sandbox"

Recently I was offered this Cat 955L for free! It belonged to my father in law who passed almost three years ago, from a sudden massive heart attack. I remember operating this machine for him close to thirty years ago. It’s been sitting since his passing.He was semi retired from the excavation business and just used it on his wife’s horse rescue farm, to do things that you do on a horse farm with a bulldozer…..Anyway his wife contacted me and asked me if I wanted it, and at first I was like heck yeah! I have the means to move it and a place to store it so why not? Then I started thinking 🤔 how much money am I going to put into this thing? Because I know it’s going to need batteries and a muffler and that could be just the beginning. I know I’d want to paint it because that’s the way I am.Then what? It sits on my buddies farm where I’m probably not going to use it but once or twice a year? Yes I could fix it up and sell it but honestly I have enough to do without this project. I also have access all kinds of heavy equipment if necessary. So I started thinking (again!) who would want this machine, that would bring it back to life and take care of it? And then BINGO ! The Long Island Antique Power Association! Last year I gave them my antique road grader and they loved it. I contacted the president of the organization and right away he said “Heck yeah, we’d be happy to add it to our collection!” They have guy’s that will be all asses and elbows into it to get it running and move it to their property. They (I🙂) will use it during demonstrations at their shows 3-4 times a year just pushing dirt around. We have not nailed down a date yet to get it moved but I’m sure with new batteries and fresh fuel it will come to life. As you can see the track adjuster on the left side is not working properly so maybe they just pump it up for the demonstrations? Or maybe they fix it ? I don’t know. I feel like I’m doing the right thing by giving it to the association and my father in law will be looking down and be happy! Pictures will be posted when we bring it back life and move it. Thanks for reading.

The brake pedal issue, never had a problem with the brake spring. I have the same system in a C-120 that is 44 years old. There is a oil hole in the brake pedal, you can't see it it;s under the belt guard. I suggest oiling it and see if that helps. There is also one on the clutch pedal that you can see. If you do need a new brake spring it's Toro No. 107677 it's under the shifter plate down near the frame. There could be grass and dirt build up in that area causing the pedal to bind up. I use my air compressor to blow off and out of those areas. try to do it evertime I mow.

Yes, you can weld them back on

I'll chime in on your item #2. The mowing height is controlled by the gage wheels on the deck, not the knob on the lift lever. The gage wheels are adjusted by the small lever on the right hand side of the deck - unless you have a 48" deck, where the adjusting lever is on the left side of the deck. The linkage that supports the deck allows it to 'float' or move independently from the tractor to better match the ground contours while mowing. The knob on the lift lever adjusts the stop on the lever. This will control the working height of other implements. The front snow plow blade is an example of where the knob on the lift lever adjusts the working height. Others will probably be along shortly with help on your other questions. to the forum. Bunch of good folks here. As a group, we have probably broken and repaired anything on a Wheel Horse that can break. Better, we are willing to chi,e in with advice and ideal to help others keep their Wheel Horse going. Good luck and have fun with your 310.

I haven't bought a ticket in nearly 30 years. You stop by though. I'll ask my Local Food Prep Expert to make you a whole sandwich.

Excellent news...don't ever tell me prayers do not matter...we have seen that it does "here" too many times. Prayers continued Richard from us here Mate.

Weld a nut to it. postion nut over plug weld through hole in nut to plug.

I learned from @Achto, skip all the setup and banging and get a carbide glass bit (set of 5 small sizes at HD). He taught me to drill them out in 2 drill bit size steps. Use lots of light oil or penetrant to cool bit as you drill with light firm pressure.

Of course this 117 year old door jack is now resigned to only holding big heavy slabs. Not much of a retirement. Like us it seems that the older we get the more we have (or want) to do. I am glad I have the old friend to help me out.

The more the merrier I would say... spectators might overlook ',Fish's dump trailer then... That's why we like it when Dan brings his shiney ones. My wrecks don't look so bad!

No suh. I mean there are more efficient ways to make GASOLINE power.

Looks like PA on a good day!

I think the rollers on the deck are anti-scalp devices.

@c-series don like those , for a solid short bite , just a hammer for fit, 6 pt socket breaker bar , moves like butter , pete

Next, we'll see you advertising for Tesla! Sorry Eb, with Tesla being the new "greatest thing to hit Austin" it's all we hear in the local news these days. Tesla is so secretive, No Plant Tours. Even the Toyota Tunda truck plant over in San Antonio does tours, and a good one to boot.

If you have the plug drilled all the way through perhaps an easy out would work.

@gretle_2.0 while finished grass area looks pretty good , that crack , break in that deck suggests , long standing moisture / rust set up , regularly use a mirror to look over the underside of the unit , ues a 6 / 8 " or larger mirror and a light to show you whats going on . personally , drop a deck and remove for inspection , and a sun drying pry up / clean and oil lubricate to stop the grunge cycle . prop up a deck with a solid angular support so the deck is drying , getting hot , clean out , fine file your blades , look around for any issues , my lubrication soak / heat draw in , gives the under side a black oil slick finish , no rust / rot or issues , hope you find your good spot for deck , relibility , also a related spindle / pulley lubrication , hi temp grease . just a suggestion . pete

Needs fuel lines and pump. I’ll get it in the garage soon and see what we have

I'd bet if you got that Briggs up n running you'd be pretty happy with it. Those are a nice little engine. Great find!!

See the above pic Jim. These rear engine loaders are fun to operate. I'd rather drive one of them than to eat !!!

Respectable way to keep FIL alive Don ... even if they just use it as a static display.

@WHX?? Good idea with the signage! I just might do that!

Money pit fer sure. Track roller frames & pins turned... who knows? Odd ...clubs around here would push it back to their many piles of projects... you know Don too many chiefs and not enough Indians. ABSOLUTELY you are doing the right thing. The even better thing, if/when they get it running spring for signage with the history... just sayin.

Ahhh…just love a happy ending! Glad to hear your back home and on the mend!

We call sun up to sun down, half a day here in New York.

Looks like a cool project! I like putting them back together much more than taking them apart. The fun is just beginning!