fourwheelhorseman 279 #1 Posted March 13 I’ve been redoing a 1974 wheel horse C160 all winter. Anyhow, I put new belts on it, fuel petcock, wheel bearings, rewired it, rebuilt carb and new fuel line ect… you get the picture… anyhow, I blew a little snow with it, not enough to really prove its reliability. Today I decided to roll the yard with it and mow at the same time. Well the first thing I noticed is my “ new “ wheel bearings on the right hand wheel are junk, I got them from Amazon, then the fuel petcock wasn’t allowing fuel into the see through fuel filter, I ran out of fuel once and kept a watchful eye on it the rest of the rolling/ mowing time. noticed when I installed the petcock it was really tight to turn the fuel on and off. I got that from Amazon as well. No more Amazon for me.. I had some good used wheel bearings that I kept and installed those, the petcock was replaced do to leakage, so I havnt tackled that issue yet. Anyhow, I got through rolling and mowing my two acres with the mower running out of fuel one time and two crappy wheelbearings later. That was my day.. 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,535 #2 Posted March 13 Check out the vendors on this site... i've had very good experiences... https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/forum/92-vendors/ 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blasterdad 2,692 #3 Posted March 13 I "rebuild" my petcocks, take them apart, clean them, replace the O rings with ones from the hardware store, costs less than a dollar. I buy the tank bushings usually 4 at a time on fleabay to have them on hand, around 5-10 bucks. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,834 #4 Posted March 13 You definitely get what you pay for. Did you by chance check how much grease was in the bearings to begin with? 4 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fourwheelhorseman 279 #5 Posted March 13 4 minutes ago, Pullstart said: You definitely get what you pay for. Did you by chance check how much grease was in the bearings to begin with? Very true you get what you pay for, I did check the bearings for grease and they had quite a bit in them. However, the bearings were a little loose going in the hub, realizing that shouldn’t make a difference in the life of the bearings I trudged on. The petcock came with the rubber tank bushing, so I never gave it a thought and installed both together. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,450 #6 Posted March 13 9 hours ago, Pullstart said: You definitely get what you pay for. Did you by chance check how much grease was in the bearings to begin with? Can’t believe they would sell them that way. I go to a bearing company in my area. Been around for 50 to 75 years. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,610 #7 Posted March 13 @fourwheelhorseman been doing , bearing RE GREASING FOR YEARS , personally like the lucas green X TRA HEAVY DUTY , been bombproof for me , BTW always buy a bearing with wide side shields for easy removal . another thing on those wheels , have always added wide flat washers to firm up side wheel , SHUCKING , horizontal back / forth play , thats what tears things up , regularly look at a problem area , for functional operation . thats where you find the failure / cure , also have center bushed up a larger bearing , in an existing hole , like a 5/8 o/d to a 3/8 i/d , and a re grease , on failure pulleys . great spot for the fix , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brockport Bill 1,661 #8 Posted March 13 I often buy my WH parts from long time local small business engine shop owner in business for many yrs as a prior WH Dealer -- its usually higher cost but if not much higher i give them my $$ - I like supporting local workers who are our "neighbors" and small business owners who donate to youth sports leagues, local library etc ( versus Amazon billionaires ) --- I also buy frequently from the Toro parts site to get OEM parts -- but also very frequently rely on the vendors here on Red Square - ( Wheel HorsePartsandMore -- or K&B or A-Z) etc 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,607 #9 Posted March 13 I have gotten parts online from Isavetractors. Never had any issues with the parts or customer service. I know when I get stuff from ebay or Amazon chances are 50 - 50 whether it will work or not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brockport Bill 1,661 #10 Posted March 13 26 minutes ago, D_Mac said: I have gotten parts online from Isavetractors. Never had any issues with the parts or customer service. I know when I get stuff from ebay or Amazon chances are 50 - 50 whether it will work or not. i also purchase from ISAVETRACTORS -- very good results so far -- just bought another item --- however, for me as a modest "fixer" of my tractors i find NormsYoutube videos extremely informative and helpful - he has a excellent manner and skill of communication - - plus, he knows his tractors - especially his WH's and Kohlers - if you have not watched his videos i suggest you give them a visit 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ranger 1,750 #11 Posted March 13 I noticed the other day whilst searching ‘ Wheelhorse’, on the bay, I came across a number of sellers offering the pto clutch plate, also made in China! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Bill 633 845 #12 Posted March 14 (edited) 16 hours ago, ranger said: I came across a number of sellers offering the pto clutch plate, also made in China! I had Brake Materials & Parts Inc. in Ft. Wayne, IN reline a Simplicity PTO cone clutch ($35) and brake ($30) plus shipping. Total cost ended up being about $50 each. Call before hand. Scott is a very nice man to deal with. Another is Industrial Brake & Clutch in Seminole, FL. Edited March 14 by Wild Bill 633 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,068 #13 Posted March 14 12 minutes ago, Wild Bill 633 said: I had Brake Materials & Parts Inc. in Ft. Wayne, IN reline a Simplicity PTO cone clutch ($35) and brake ($30) plus shipping. Total cost ended up being about $50 each. Call before hand. Scott is a very nice man to deal with. Rochester Clutch and Brake is another good one. https://www.rochesterclutch.com/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ohiofarmer 3,265 #14 Posted March 14 (edited) I think it's sort of the same thing for carburetor diaphragms. Maybe Carter still has the parts. I just rebuilt some tilliotson chain saw stuff and dicarbs.com gets the stuff OEM whenever possible. The kits cost about the same as a china carb, but no way is the rubber gonna last as long. It's a complete kit including needle and seat and the mounting thick gasket. Good stuff Edited March 14 by ohiofarmer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
