Suburban 550

[Streetrodchev 800]

I’m new to Wheel Horse, from SE WI. I just acquired a 1960 Suburban 550 (running and driving).
 

Looking to learn more about these and see what accessories and attachments were available. 
 

[Pullstart 62,905]

  Nice ride!  There’s a few WI boys running around this forum.  One of ‘em’s got most the herd on your side of the pond… ahem… Uncle Jim…

[Pullstart 62,905]

I like the wheel weights and striped seat!  Looks like someone fresh outta jail sat on it 

[Achto 27,594]

2 hours ago, Streetrodchev said:

I’m new to Wheel Horse, from SE WI

 

 fellow cheese head.

 

Here is a link to the manuals for your tractor.

 

[Streetrodchev 800]

18 minutes ago, Pullstart said:

  Nice ride!  There’s a few WI boys running around this forum.  One of ‘em’s got most the herd on your side of the pond… ahem… Uncle Jim…

 Thank you. 
Are you referring to Jim and Cindy?  If so, i see them at a few shows a year and been to their plow day (I was on a green tractor). 

[Streetrodchev 800]

14 minutes ago, Achto said:

 

 fellow cheese head.

 

Here is a link to the manuals for your tractor.

 

Thank you for the links. 

[wallfish 17,003]

That's a real nice find because it still has all of the original stuff that typically goes missing. Still has the original Tolliston updraft carb too

Some attachments

Mower deck (belly)

Front reel mower

Front sickle bar mower

dozer/snow blade

Moldboard plow

Lawn Roller

Wheel weights

Trailer

4 wheel trailer

 

 

[Streetrodchev 800]

2 minutes ago, wallfish said:

That's a real nice find because it still has all of the original stuff that typically goes missing. Still has the original Tolliston updraft carb too

Some attachments

Mower deck (belly)

Front reel mower

Front sickle bar mower

dozer/snow blade

Moldboard plow

Lawn Roller

Wheel weights

Trailer

4 wheel trailer

 

 

Thank you. I have a lot to learn. 
 

I do have the mower deck for it, but wouldn’t mind finding either of the front mowers (reel or sickle) or the moldboard plow. 
 

My other tractors are a few Deere, Panzers, and an Economy. 

[Pullstart 62,905]

31 minutes ago, Streetrodchev said:

 Thank you. 
Are you referring to Jim and Cindy?  If so, i see them at a few shows a year and been to their plow day (I was on a green tractor). 

Yup, that’s @WHX?? on here   they host a real great plow day!

 

It’s been far too long, but here is one of my daughters, and myself plowing there.  

[Streetrodchev 800]

20 minutes ago, Pullstart said:

Yup, that’s @WHX?? on here   they host a real great plow day!

 

It’s been far too long, but here is one of my daughters, and myself plowing there.  

Yes, I really enjoyed their plow days. Great people and great food. 

[SylvanLakeWH 25,594]

[WHX?? 48,823]

 Jeff.

If you'd ever show up at plow day @Pullstart you would have met him. You quit choking the chickens and get to Portage Jeff be there. 

I'll overlook the color of his tractor... a real two bottom plow beast and a few of us got seat time on it. Note the weights on the land side! 

 

Back to the tractor at hand. Looks like Dan has got you a manual for it. Only thing i see missing is the dash plate. 

There's a wanted section in classifieds here you could post an add for attachments. Keep an eye on CL ads, particularly in the PA, IN and IL areas for them. @Lane Ranger might know some guys too. Not a huge fan of FB but things do pop up there. 

Looks like you have the 5010 three piece tranny. @stevasaurus is a pro on those and we can get you a repair manual. 

Edited April 4, 2023 by WHX??

[rjg854 11,376]

  we hold it against you for knowing Jim  

[WHX?? 48,823]

13 minutes ago, rjg854 said:

  we hold it against you for knowing Jim  

Ok Mrs. Sqonky... 

[Pullstart 62,905]

Yeah @Streetrodchev we don’t have any fun ‘round these parts…. 

[stevasaurus 22,759]

I was there last year to see that 2 bottom plow working.  It was amazing to watch...so effortless and smooth.  

 

1st quick tip for that #5010 transmission.  Drain and change the oil.  Use one of the bottom side bolts toward the rear of the trans to drain the oil.  You may have to poke a small screwdriver into the hole to move any sludge to get it to drain properly.  If real bad, drop trans, open, clean out and put back together.  Refill with 90 wt gear oil until it starts to come out that side plug on the back left.  Approx 1 1/2 qts. but less then 2 qts.  

Edited April 4, 2023 by stevasaurus

[Streetrodchev 800]

45 minutes ago, stevasaurus said:

I was there last year to see that 2 bottom plow working.  It was amazing to watch...so effortless and smooth.  

 

1st quick tip for that #5010 transmission.  Drain and change the oil.  Use one of the bottom side bolts toward the rear of the trans to drain the oil.  You may have to poke a small screwdriver into the hole to move any sludge to get it to drain properly.  If real bad, drop trans, open, clean out and put back together.  Refill with 90 wt gear oil until it starts to come out that side plug on the back left.  Approx 1 1/2 qts. but less then 2 qts.  

Thanks.
The friend I got this from, likely talked to you about this trans, he cleaned the rust out and replaced the bearings in it. 

[Streetrodchev 800]

These pictures were at @WHX?? plow day

[WHX?? 48,823]

Last pic is @jeremi3210 boy with a RJ/Suburban plow. 

 

Nice to have manual for a 5010 transmission. 

wheelhorse_6-8mechtransman.pdf

[WHX?? 48,823]

21 hours ago, Streetrodchev said:

 

My other tractors are a few Deere, Panzers, and an Economy. 

BTW Jeff ther is a section here... other brands ... feel free to post up your tractors. Looks like you need no warning these  here like their !

Although our favorite color is  red we like & enjoy all tractors regardless of race, color or creed. 

Edited April 4, 2023 by WHX??

[wallfish 17,003]

5 minutes ago, WHX?? said:

Although our favorite color is  red we like & enjoy all tractors regardless of race, color or creed. 

We just pronoun those as  They/Them

[Rp.wh 1,103]

21 hours ago, Streetrodchev said:

 Thank you. 
Are you referring to Jim and Cindy?  If so, i see them at a few shows a year and been to their plow day (I was on a green tractor). 

Jim is my dad and Cindy is my mom nice ride would be sweet to see that pulling a 8inch plow at plow day might need to add alittle more weight to the front 

Edited April 4, 2023 by Rp.wh

[WHX?? 48,823]

I have that same plow... that one might even be mine, you  my plow Jer?  and runs great behind a 'Burb. 

Welcome to give it a pull Jeff buts let's evaluate the condition of that Tecky... Dont want to break a motor parts are hens teeth for. 

[jeremi3210 717]

3 hours ago, WHX?? said:

I have that same plow... that one might even be mine, you  my plow Jer? 

Jacob does really like that plow! Last time we seen it, it was in your landscaping!!! Maybe this year ya let him pull it again!

[evanloock 221]

Very nice original 550.  Not only has the Tillotson carb, but the shield over it as well.  Where is the starter solenoid located on it?  Can you take a pic?