ATractorDood 0 #1 Posted August 19, 2009 Hello to everyone here... Im the new guy here ( hence me posting in the intro thread).. I live in the nw corner of Ohio.. im 45/male... Yes, I am here because I bought an old Wheel horse garden tractor of course & this is something I have been wanting to do for sometime. This is my first restore job and Im just starting.. I plan on posting some before pics next time im on here and Im also glad to find a forum/family full of similar interested people concerning tractors.. the tractor I found seems to be an really solid shape with all the decals and guards along with a good mower deck.. I also drove it and it hit all the gears and ran surprisingly strong I see I can buy new decals from a website so im offing the old and in the process of sandblasting/primering/ & painting some of the body parts now I have a question for anyone out there who could maybe help me now ( if there is a thread for help I can go there to and will).... UMMM.. what year is my tractor..lol. the model is ::: T 605 The serial is:::: 133206... it says 654 on the side guard... it has a Tecumseh motor in it.. the numbers are HH70 - 140051c & the serial is 91839..... I think its a 7 horse.. It has a 3 speed forward and reverse tranny and a uni-drive rearend.. the guy I bought it from said it was a 1953 but I think he is off some and im guessing from other pics I have see and searched for maybe its a 1963/64/65? well thats it for now.. except that if all goes well with my restore I may be on a hunt to find some attachments that would fit it.. thanks and peace out Friends Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-Series14 15 #2 Posted August 19, 2009 Welcome from SW Ohio! :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bell 11 #3 Posted August 19, 2009 WELCOME to the addiction!!!! Hope you have a big garage!!! :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N.C. horserider 5 #4 Posted August 19, 2009 :thumbs2: and enjoy the forums Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raider12 13 #5 Posted August 19, 2009 Hello from NE Ohio. Now that you bought your first Wheel Horse...... it won't be that the last! Just wanted to say :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #6 Posted August 19, 2009 :thumbs2: A 654 is a 6 hp motor with electric start, made in 1964. Not too sure, as you're seems to have a 7hp motor on it. The HH on the motor tells you that it's a cast iron block, not aluminum sleeved. They were known as the heavy duty blocks. A nice machine. I sold one a few months back, and currently own a 854. Same year but with a Kohler 8hp motor with starter/generator. Good luck with it. It's a nice tractor. I'd suggest and in-line fuel filter. Tecumseh motors get a little finnecky at times. A little extra pro-active steps usually work well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #8 Posted August 19, 2009 :thumbs: , Dood! Great place here, and there are answers to just about any WH-related question anyone can think of! Duff :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linen beige 14 #10 Posted August 20, 2009 A 654 is a 6 hp motor with electric start, made in 1964. Not too sure, as you're seems to have a 7hp motor on it. Uh,... His model # tag says T 605. That's a '65. The tractor in his avatar looks like a '65. Me thinks the 654 belt guard came from a donor when the original engine was changed out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #11 Posted August 20, 2009 His model # tag says T 605. That's a '65. The tractor in his avatar looks like a '65. Me thinks the 654 belt guard came from a donor when the original engine was changed out. I agree. I jumped at the belt guard after re-reading it. :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #12 Posted August 20, 2009 :thumbs2: You've stopped at a great place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redbird 1 #13 Posted August 20, 2009 :ychain: Welcome to the herd!!! Ha Ha Ha This forum does NOT lack for info. The members here are full of it ( info that is) They've been a great help to me since I joined. The only problem you're going to have with that Wheel Horse is............. One is NOT going to be enough! Hope you have a great time and hope to see you at next year's show in PA ....usually in June. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheel horse 1045 2 #14 Posted August 20, 2009 :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brrly1 1,146 #15 Posted August 20, 2009 Hello Tractordood Alrighty then you say NW Ohio, May I ask where as ther are quite a few Wheel Horse people out there in NW Ohio. Marv in Defiance, Steve in Monclova, Andy also in Monclova, Carl in Swanton, myself in Toledo plus a whole bunch more, fingers are tired and not enough rom to list them all. This is a great forum. Nine time out of ten you can post a question and usually have an answer a very short time later. TT is basically the guy you want to ask any questions to and like I say he usually has an answer. There are alot of vendors here to help you with any replacement parts,oils ect; All you have to do is ask? Enjoy your stay See Ya, Bye Burly Your friendly neighborhood sawman :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseFixer 2,012 #17 Posted August 23, 2009 :ychain: It's pretty close to football season, so I wouldn't normally send greetings to someone from Buckeye land! But being yer a Wheel Horse guy So's I will extend my hand of friendship! :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,345 #18 Posted August 23, 2009 :ROTF: tractordood, don't mind ole Duke there, he's sufferin from "Buckeye Envy"!! i better go , i forgot ya "almost" know where i live again, welcome tractor, and good luck with your machine! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bo dawg 516 #19 Posted August 23, 2009 :thumbs: glad to have you aboard. Enjoy :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ATractorDood 0 #20 Posted August 28, 2009 Hello again all..as you see I dont get online a whole lot compared to earlier days as this is only my second time now.... I say that because I used to be big into another forum at one time. .a political forum..lol.. anyways..different interface and different software then this so Im going to try and not leave anyone out here but my reply only goes back the last 10 posts.. for the warm welcome and to the ones not showing up... d180man Duff WHC-125 Raider12 N.C. horserider bell C-Series14.. hello to you as well and now.. I haven't forgot anyone.. IM from Ney Ohio which is basically Defiance ohio..I appreciate the answers on my tractor thus far.. Im going to move them to the proper spot and go from there.. Model & Year Help, Model & Year Help I said before I would have pics so Im posting them there, ( above link ), along with more hopefully answers to come regarding my WH.. Peace Friends & again :hide: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bitten 134 #21 Posted August 29, 2009 :scratchead: from an another Ohio'n Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
