Mike'sHorseBarn 2,998 #1 Posted March 19 So a buddy that works at the auto parts store asks me last week if I'm still into wheel horse tractors. So naturally I say yea, what ya got? He says I have a raider 12 been sitting in the shed for 6 years and needs to go. He says I'll sell it to you for $200. Well I don't need another tractor but he only lives 4 blocks from me so I literally drug it home.......got it running too! 20240318_205914.mp4 5 18 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,138 #2 Posted March 19 Sweet deal. What's that bend in the PTO lever? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RED-Z06 2,221 #3 Posted March 19 1 minute ago, Ed Kennell said: Sweet deal. What's that bend in the PTO lever? Clear a blade angle arm maybe? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,005 #4 Posted March 19 3 hours ago, Mike'sHorseBarn said: home.......got it running too! Looks like it might have been short blocked? Engine looks gray on the right side. Looks great! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,424 #5 Posted March 19 Excellent catch! Limited Slip Differential 6 speed. Excellent workers. 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,316 #6 Posted March 19 It looks right at home .... 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 2,998 #7 Posted March 19 7 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: Sweet deal. What's that bend in the PTO lever? I'm not sure, I've never seen an arm like that before. I don't think it's original. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,189 #8 Posted March 19 7 hours ago, RED-Z06 said: Clear a blade angle arm maybe? Wouldn't be for the angle arm, it moves forward and back too much. Perhaps to clear a support for a cab the previous owner may have had on there. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,138 #9 Posted March 19 1 hour ago, Mike'sHorseBarn said: I don't think it's original. Agree, I was just curious what it's function may have been. It also looks longer than all the Raiders I've had. Maybe home made from what ever he had on the junk pile. It does add some character. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,610 #10 Posted March 19 @Mike'sHorseBarn nice pick up on that , don't know what your plans are , but a thorough service , verification , operational check , TAKE ADVANTAGE OF WHAT WORKS , and enhance those areas . also a perfect time , if you want to , is a lubrication rub down , to enhance patina , and give it a perfect period paint look . obviousely , all lubricants , change out , clean out tank , filter , drop carb bowl , would give that an engine run in on a separate gallon of treated gas , fresh hot oil change . pete 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 2,998 #11 Posted March 19 16 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: It does add some character. It does, but the way it sticks out kind of makes it hard to get on and off of. I have a correct pto arm that I'll put on it. 13 minutes ago, peter lena said: @Mike'sHorseBarn nice pick up on that , don't know what your plans are Plans are to go through it and clean up everything/change fluids. It has some shoddy wiring that needs taken care of and then I want to put some ags on it and build it into a plow tractor. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,610 #12 Posted March 19 @Horse Newbie , @ebinmaine , often suggest at that run in time on an unknown engine , to go easy on it , also opportunity to enhance the hot fresh oil change with , 4 0z of RISLONE ZINC , 2 oz per qt , the running ease difference is quickly obvious , a 5-30 Castrol oil has excellent effects at this recovery stage , the engine clean up is smoke free and easy running . just my own experience , pete 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 2,998 #13 Posted March 19 6 hours ago, kpinnc said: Looks like it might have been short blocked? Engine looks gray on the right side. It definitely was at one point. It has the walbro carb on the short block that I'm not a fan of, but it seems ok for now. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,450 #14 Posted March 19 Mike: Nice find.Good to know who can help you. Enjoy the ride. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,424 #15 Posted March 19 1 hour ago, Mike'sHorseBarn said: It definitely was at one point. It has the walbro carb on the short block that I'm not a fan of, but it seems ok for now. Decent idea to pop that carb off and just give it a quick clean and rebuild. Check the bottom and top of the throttle shaft for looseness in the bore. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 2,998 #17 Posted March 20 1 hour ago, 23 Reo said: 72? Yep it is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
