My red Clydesdale's improvements

[Richard Wahlstrand 81]

Fellow enthusiasts,

 

I acquired my 416-8 with under 1000-hours about three years ago. I have three low-hour 300-series machines and wanted one with an Onan twin engine. The 300's are in storage and will probably become inventory in the estate sale.

 

The 416's hours did not concern me because the seller was the original 30-year owner. He said that he changed oil and filter three times per season which calculated to about every 10-hours. I wanted the machine as a tow tractor and a toy.

 

After reading member's improvements, I decided to post mine. They may be of value or amusement.

 

- Cut a piece of 1x wood to fit under the battery to reinforce the tray;

 

- Replaced the factory tail light bulbs with LED strobes/flashers that are plug and play; The bulbs will either flash continuously or be in the normal "On" mode.

 

- Strapped a small LED strobing flash light to the top of the hood; I want the strobe on when I am on the street.

 

- Installed an Oregon in-line fuel shut-off in the line above the clutch

 

The oil drain piping started leaking. It required loosening the engine mounting bolts to lift the engine less than an inch so that the elbow would clear for removal. I bought new 3/8-inch npt pipe nipples and elbow at a local home improvement store for under $10. I applied paste-type thread sealer and screwed the new nipple into the engine base and then the elbow and second nipple to complete the new drain pipe assembly. Months later and no leaks

 

Next on my list:

 

- Convert rear wheel to studs (Thanks to the many comments from other Forum members)

 

- Install Kevlar drive belt

 

Thanks to others for sharing their successes and lessons learned

 

Richard, a retiree from the big green tractor company

 

 

 

 

 

Edited April 9 by Richard Wahlstrand
i added about the oil drain piping.

[ebinmaine 67,506]

2 hours ago, Richard Wahlstrand said:

Convert rear wheel to studs

I keep a list of needed parts. 

Lemma know if I can help. 

 

Great to see the old Horse getting some use and maintenance! 

[Horse Newbie 7,069]

3 hours ago, Richard Wahlstrand said:

a retiree from the big green tractor company

We won’t hold that against you…

[Handy Don 12,232]

3 hours ago, Richard Wahlstrand said:

retiree from the big green tractor company

Lots of members here have plenty of respect for (and own) other makes--variety can be the spice of life, right?

You may see an occasional question aimed at you posted in the Other Brands area!

[Blasterdad 2,692]

4 hours ago, Richard Wahlstrand said:

Richard, a retiree from the big green tractor company

That says a lot about our beloved 's. 

When is the estate sale? 

[Richard Wahlstrand 81]

After I assume room temperature... hopefully in a few years.

[ebinmaine 67,506]

1 hour ago, Richard Wahlstrand said:

After I assume room temperature... 

 

[Pullstart 62,885]

If I haven’t before, 

[953 nut 55,232]

                                                    

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[87 416-8 horse 420]

to

[Richard Wahlstrand 81]

10 hours ago, 953 nut said:

                                                    

 Thank you, Richard.

 

Richard Wahlstrand

U.S. Army, Vietnam

Class of '72

[ebinmaine 67,506]

1 hour ago, Richard Wahlstrand said:

 Thank you, Richard.

 

Richard Wahlstrand

U.S. Army, Vietnam

Class of '72

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Retired Wrencher 5,458]

On 4/9/2024 at 2:03 PM, Richard Wahlstrand said:

Fellow enthusiasts,

 

I acquired my 416-8 with under 1000-hours about three years ago. I have three low-hour 300-series machines and wanted one with an Onan twin engine. The 300's are in storage and will probably become inventory in the estate sale.

 

The 416's hours did not concern me because the seller was the original 30-year owner. He said that he changed oil and filter three times per season which calculated to about every 10-hours. I wanted the machine as a tow tractor and a toy.

 

After reading member's improvements, I decided to post mine. They may be of value or amusement.

 

- Cut a piece of 1x wood to fit under the battery to reinforce the tray;

 

- Replaced the factory tail light bulbs with LED strobes/flashers that are plug and play; The bulbs will either flash continuously or be in the normal "On" mode.

 

- Strapped a small LED strobing flash light to the top of the hood; I want the strobe on when I am on the street.

 

- Installed an Oregon in-line fuel shut-off in the line above the clutch

 

The oil drain piping started leaking. It required loosening the engine mounting bolts to lift the engine less than an inch so that the elbow would clear for removal. I bought new 3/8-inch npt pipe nipples and elbow at a local home improvement store for under $10. I applied paste-type thread sealer and screwed the new nipple into the engine base and then the elbow and second nipple to complete the new drain pipe assembly. Months later and no leaks

 

Next on my list:

 

- Convert rear wheel to studs (Thanks to the many comments from other Forum members)

 

- Install Kevlar drive belt

 

Thanks to others for sharing their successes and lessons learned

 

Richard, a retiree from the big green tractor company

 

 

 

 

 

Richard I am sure you see a lot green there riding around and cutting grass or what ever. I know when I go visit my brother in VT It is that way. Enjoy the ride.