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Well not today but over the last week I replaced the pto assembly, put in a new starter and a new solenoid, not bad for someone who is not mechanically inclined. Starts right up and everything seems to work just fine for now. Jim

You can pick up the style Ford used just about anyplace and what I usually use. But it's wired a bit different than the two small terminal solenoid Richard is referring to. The small terminals are marked I and S. The I terminal is a bypass and sends full voltage to the coil. Just ignore it and don't use it. The mounting bracket must be grounded for the coil to operate.

I haven't started hunting yet this year, but this is my son's first year really giving it a go. So far he has had a series of disappointing deer hunts, so tonight I told him I was taking the one dog to walk the game lands and he was coming with me, the only choice he had was bringing his shot gun or not. They've been stocking pheasants for the junior hunt, and there are a few other things in early for just the 16 and under crowd. I figured worst case he got a bit of exercise. Anyway, we stumbled upon a critter. The boy got his first kill tonight. He hit that rabbit with his .410 at a range I'd have been skeptical of with my 12ga.

OK...the 3 Limited Slip manual transmissions (#5060, #5071 & #5073) all have 10 pinion differentials and that means they also have 1 1/8" axles...all of them !! All Wheel Horse transmissions (and there are 3 & 4 & 8 speed ones) that have 4 pinion differentials are 1" axles. In other words, if you have 1" axles, you have a 4 pinion differential...all of them !! All Wheel Horse manual transmissions that have 1 1/8" axles have either 8 or 10 pinions...and are 6 or 8 speed...all of them !! The exception is the Wheel Horse "Heavy Duty" transmission. This one has 1 1/8" axles with the bevel gear differential...it is on a few horses like the #953 and is a 3 speed.

Usually cross pollination effects the seeds from the fruit, there in effecting the plants that these seed will grow. The fruit its self should not be effected. I grow my Jalapenos, bells, poblano, cayenne & habanero all in close proximity with no taste or heat change in their fruit. Your peppers may have suffered from some type of climate or nutrient issue. Over loading of peppers on the plant may have also been an issue although I have not had that be an issue in the past.

I had a hole in the dash of my 856. I covered it with an ammunition guage refrigerator magnet. Locked and loaded, ready aim fireeeee.

got the piston and valves decarboned with a roloc disc

Twice I have suspected a bad solenoid when it turned out to be a bad ground. At least on the 300-400 series models the solenoid is mounted using bolts and nuts that may not make good contact with the (supposedly) grounded sheet metal panel. I added a separate ground wire to one of the mounting bolts to correct this issue. Any time a bad solenoid is suspected first try connecting a jumper between one of the mounting bolts and the negagive battery terminal.

@kpinnc summed it up perfectly. This applies to tractors as I have two myself. “I urge you to be careful. As you begin to enjoy the tractors and different attachments on your tractors, your subconscious will begin to want more and more of the cool stuff to hang on your tractor. It is a dreadful addiction. Wheelhorseitis (among many other names) is a terrible condition. Only awareness can stop it. This is how it starts. Next you’ll find yourself enjoying the smell of new tires and fresh paint. In the last stages, you’ll begin fabricating and modifying. That’s when you realize that the damage is done. “

Might be one of those "lurkers" I resemble that remark. Personally, I never sought any kind of web presence. I admit, that I used sites like this for information/guidance. At a point, I had to admit to myself that this tractor thing was more than a passing curiosity. Attending several WHCC shows convinced me to join both RS and WHCC. I'm now seven Wheelhorse tractors deep. Hello, my name is Mark, and I'm a horse-a-holic.

Yup, drill the rivets and open it up, clean the copper ring and contacts etc and put it back together using screws instead of rivets. If you have a bad one, open it up because you can't break it anymore than broken so there's nothing to loose (Except for a spring inside! LOL)

@Achto has had some peppergate in recent years, as he calls it. Plant what you want, eat what you get

You need to buy dem squirrels a bottle of booze Richard ... lotta nice boards in that tree! ...

collect the wretched things just so they don’t sprout and grow more walnut trees. Several years ago I saw a little walnut sprout peeking out from under a rock, guess a squirrel hid it there. over the years it has pushed that rock to the side and is now drooping nuts of its own. I have lots of fat happy squirrels running around our place.

@WHX?? Sounds like this three pager is getting close to being done. That is the best part having good friends as a project. I have at one time found one sitting under a deck or a porch for 25 years. Brought that one back to life. I hope you enjoy it.

Finally got around to fabricating. Trial fitting coming asap. Almost ready for paint.

@WH654 bottom line, if you want a transmission with low range, it’s hard to say you could go wrong. Most of us with round hoods and low range, did it before looking around on the internet. That’s the beauty of Wheel Horse. Simple. Tough as nails. Always improving. On the older designs.

I think I would mount a rear view mirror in there, so I could see my smilling face when I am riding it around.

Got this snowblower for a pretty good deal I think. It was $125. Getting it tuned up for winter, flipped the scraper blade and got new stainless hardware for it. And Adjusted the shoes to keep the blade slightly off the ground might have to adjust those more once I start using it. Adjusted the chain tension. And going to weld a tab on the flag rod to match the factory spring assist lift. Since mine doesn't have that and I don't have any hydraulic lift tractors. Is there anything you guys use to coat the inside area of the blower and the chute?

You have to loosen uo some of the outside motor tin to get access to that Magnum starter. Not as easy as the Kohler K series motors but not a major issue either.

It is on some of them. But I cringe when somebody is told that if your solenoid has two small terminals one is + and the other is -. Hook up a Ford solenoid like that and it becomes a fuse tester.

Now that you have the old pan removed, it is simple to drill and tap as wheel horse did their pans. You need a drill press and a 3/8 x 16 tap, and a 1/8 and a 5/16 drill bit. 1. From the top of the pan, drill the bottom of the two existing holes (PTO side) all the way through with a 1/8 drill bit. The original drilled/ tapped holes will have a chamfer in the bottom that center the bit. 2. Flip the pan over and drill the 1/8 holes with a 5/16 bit using the smaller holes to center the 5/16 bit. Stop as soon as the bit stops removing material. 3. Flip the pan again and thread the tap into the existing threads. When you reach the bottom of the original threads you will begin to cut new threads all the way through and keep them continuous. Now you have a pan ready for the next time.

Having worked as a Machine Assembler for various Companies in my early career, I met a few guys that could Freehand sharpen twist drills on a good grinding wheel. It took four different guys to show me how - each had a slightly technique. The 4th guy was hands-down the best. We always had the need for short twist drills for either tapping or dowel pinning in tight places. Most folks do not even realize that the center "web" spiral of a twist drill is thicker at the end away from the tip. Cut a drill bit in half, and try to resharpen the bottom... The 118 degree shape can be done on a Drill Doctor, but the bit will not cut - it has no chisel point. The center web needs to be undercut relieved to do so. This 4th guy could do all this by hand! What I learned from all of them - Resharpen the bit as soon as either it gets dull or the outer edge chips. WAY much easier to salvage it...... Somewhat similar to watching a seasoned Carpenter resharpen either a plane blade or a chisel on a belt sander... @formariz???

Yes but it was only for about 20 minutes. Hope it didn’t void the warranty

My single black walnut tree just started to get serious about dropping it's confounded bounty. Looks like a bumper crop this year (a sarcastic ) In years past I have been able to fill the 6 1/2ft bed of my Dakota level full plus some from my lawn. Now that I have a Ram with a 6 1/2ft box, maybe I can get them all in load. "Sell them" I've been told. "HA! If they were worth $.05 a ton, there wouldn't be nut one in my yard." Is my answer. No worries, every nut that I remove from my yard gets to make a trip to a farm where they are set free in a nice woods. Thankfully it only happens every other year. I agree with @EB-80/8inPA black walnut trees are one of the worst weeds in my yard.

Big limb Richard. BBIIIIIGGG.

Seat bolts directly to the pan but you can jack it up a bit if you are long legged.

Distant relative... if he was family there'd be 6 round hoods up top with a skeleton driving each one...

Spiders definitely help with other bugs... They also provide free halloween decorations!!!

First thought is an electrical knockout plug but they come in pipe thread sizes - not the diameter of the hole. Would a plastic drinking glass fit? Make a good cup holder for you favorite beverage.

I opened one once just to check out the guts. Inquiring minds want to know. Then round filed it. I suppose if I was a strapped kid and needed to roll tho... open solenoid surgery it is...

That is your input bearing shaft...you still have to open the trans to replace it. That is a 5/8 x 13/16 x 3/4 WH#1531 Torington #M-10121. Thank you fior the picture...the information in this post is correct.

I added them to mine as well. Depending on the terrain you use your tractor on, as well as the amount of seat time you will have, a set of springs most definitely reduce what pop called “planter fatassyitis”, which I acquired from using no springs…

And you know this because?!?!?! Pics??? A quick 953 nut's law... He came up with this while serving & make believing he was a ET on a tin can in the South Pacific during WW II ... I don't know if I believe it or not ... Me thinks he had bad (coffee??) grounds ... claims he invented radar too ...

@mike avad was just snoopin around , for your seat info , found this picture fest , gives a lot of insight , those seats / base mount are can easily be tweaked to fit your situation , unless you have to have exact pristine factory fit , done a lot of seat refitting ,not difficult , pete

@adsm08 brown RECLUSE SPIDERS . are vey fast , and poisonous ,when hit with any effective chemical , the effect to them is obvious. immediate leg retraction , and trying to get away . any lubrication film , will do them in . cool overnight temps , have them looking for a safe spot . pete

You do know you added HOURS to the meter Ray .. ......

@Achto He mows them over with the chute pointed at the neigbors... Heck with them nuts I'm keen on the tub ...

I collect the wretched things just so they don’t sprout and grow more walnut trees. I have a sort of wire cloth drying crib where I deposit them. They do get eaten. But I’m not feeding the squirrels. They’re stealing my nuts! The previous owner used to run them over with his pickup to crack the hulls and spread them on the attic floor to dry. His wife then baked with them. A lot of work, especially when you get a dozen bushels or more of the danged things.

We have several big black walnut trees on our property, they are too much work to bother hulling out.

Here is what you might be confused about. There are actually 3 different Wheel Horse Limited Slip transmissions. 1. the #5060 is the one with aluminum end plates in the differential. 2. the #5071 is the one with cast iron end plates in the differential. Both of these are 6 speeds..ie...3 forward 1 reverse and hi/low range. The difference between 6 and 8 speed transmissions is the brake shaft location. The 6 speeds have the brake drum on the mushroom gear. The 8 speeds also have 3 forward 1 reverse and hi/low range, but the brake drum is mounted on the cluster gear shaft. (the hole closer to the front of the trans). That is the difference. The #5073 is also a limited slip transmission but is considered an 8 speed because the brake drum is on the cluster gear shaft. You want the #5060 or #5071 because of where the brake drum is mounted. It means less fabrication concerning the linkage because the brake drum is mounted in the same place as your round hood.

Yes for a vertical engine shaft model 45323 most likely serial number. Considered a snow blade for a lawn tractor. Considered a dozer blade if for a garden tractor that can handle ground engaging attachments.

Thanks @ebinmaine very helpful.

If the old engine and replacement engine both had points ignition then your wiring changes will be minimal. There's a thread that shows the S/G engines using a solenoid. I believe if you follow that it MIGHT work.

Does the start/gen engine have the regular old solid base plate? There should still be holes in the frame that would line up to the two needed and the other two would of course go up through the frame into the engine base. I've never tried this myself. I think if you get the voltage regulator off the firewall of the tractor... you're not going to need it anyway... you should have adequate space.

Really nice job on the Raider! Been following you NC boys since I joined the forum. Great to see such amazing Wheel Horse restorations, repairs and good forum advice "south of the Mason Dixon". Turns out there's quite a few more wheel horses down here than one would expect. Can't let those boys "up north" have all the fun!!

this is an often overlooked part of restoring tractors. keep in mind these machines are 30 to 50 years old now. a full rewire with new fresh copper makes a huge difference in the performance of your tractor and is well worth the time and investment