My first Wheel Horse is a C-120 Automatic

[Bar Nuthin 217]

13 hours ago, 8ntruck said:

What kind of lube did you use?  Like @ebinmaine, I'm curious to know how cleaning it works out.

 

I am a mentor for the local high school's robotics team.  Pre season activities are underway.  I like to point out to the students that one gains knowledge from one's own mistakes, and, if one pays attention, one can gain wisdom from other's mistakes.

@8ntruck Fortunately, it was just some WD-40 on the ball and socket, So I'm thinking some electronics cleaner should chase it out pretty effectively (or not, lol).  I'll should have a chance to get back to it tomorrow (Saturday)

[Bar Nuthin 217]

On 10/11/2024 at 11:12 AM, 8ntruck said:

What kind of lube did you use?  Like @ebinmaine, I'm curious to know how cleaning it works out.

 

I am a mentor for the local high school's robotics team.  Pre season activities are underway.  I like to point out to the students that one gains knowledge from one's own mistakes, and, if one pays attention, one can gain wisdom from other's mistakes.

 

@8ntruck @ebinmaine Some electronics cleaner and some compressed air seemed to undo the WD-40. The hydro lever seems to have better resistance, but it was too late to fire it up for a test run. I'm tempted take things apart and clean it up better. Can you still get the plastic (or nylon) piece? It looks like it would certainly be a wear item at some point.

 

[Bar Nuthin 217]

Replaced the light switch and got new throttle and choke knobs today. Decided it was as good a time as any to refurbish the dash plate. Satin black Rustoleum and a silver marker from my wife's craft drawer.

I only ordered a choke knob, but Toro sent me both knobs!

 

 

Edited October 13 by Bar Nuthin

[ebinmaine 67,455]

4 hours ago, Bar Nuthin said:

new throttle and choke knobs today.

 

How did you install those? A little heat or a specific tool?

 

 

4 hours ago, Bar Nuthin said:

refurbish the dash plate

 

Looks excellent! 

[ebinmaine 67,455]

5 hours ago, Bar Nuthin said:

Can you still get the plastic (or nylon) piece? It looks like it would certainly be a wear item at some point.

 

Check with Brian Badman of K and B Horse Parts, in our vendors section. 

 

 

[Bar Nuthin 217]

2 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

 

How did you install those? A little heat or a specific tool?

 

 

I used a heat gun to warm up the shaft section and they pushed on pretty easy.  Wear some leather gloves so you don't burn your fingers! 

[8ntruck 6,998]

4 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

 

Check with Brian Badman of K and B Horse Parts, in our vendors section. 

 

 

Or check with your local Toro dealer, though they can be really proud of their parts.

[ebinmaine 67,455]

7 minutes ago, 8ntruck said:

Or check with your local Toro dealer,

 

I like this idea...

 

7 minutes ago, 8ntruck said:

though they can be really proud of their parts.

 

But this is why I no longer do that...

 

Brian might have a new one. 

 

Lincoln at A to Z Tractor may even have a good used one.  

 

 

[Bar Nuthin 217]

@ebinmaine UPDATE: Test drove the tractor earlier today, then installed the plow blade to make sure it was all there and in working order and test drove some more.  Cleaning the plastic slider/ball socket with electronic cleaner and compressed air seems to have brought it back under control No more acceleration creep!

[Bar Nuthin 217]

After seeing what a new one looks like, I think I'll go ahead and replace this piece.

[953 nut 55,198]

On 10/13/2024 at 1:54 AM, Bar Nuthin said:

Can you still get the plastic (or nylon) piece?

Call Lowell                    https://wheelhorsepartsandmore.com/product/5996-cam-plate-for-hydrostatic-transmission/

[Bar Nuthin 217]

Seems like I'm always taking this thing apart as I learn more about how it's been put together vs how it should be put together.

While I don't have plans to do a restoration, I figured I could freshen up the paint along the way.  It appears to have been painted with a brush at one point (and actually not all that bad).

 

After reading several threads, it seems color choice is somewhat discretionary, depending on the owner.

 

With that said, I found what looks like a good candidate for my needs. I've used Rust-Oleum's "Custom Spray" on some other projects and really like the adjustable spray patterns it offers. The fan pattern lets you lay down nice even coats.

 

When I saw this color at the farm supply store, I thought it was worth checking out. Turns out it is almost a dead-on match to the red of the hood decals. Of course, when I put on new decals, they'll probably be a completely different shade.

 

I've done body and paint work since I was 14 (49 years ) so yeah, I could go full resto on it but that's not what I'm after. 

 

"Satin Heritage Red". Not glossy, not flat. I did a quick sanding on the belt guard, a little primer, and laid on a few coats. I think this will do nicely!

 

      

Edited October 20 by Bar Nuthin

[Blasterdad 2,692]

The C-120 is one of my favorite tractors in the herd, she is a worker & this is how she's dressed this time of year, as stated by others she will get the job done!

 

 

[Bar Nuthin 217]

1 hour ago, Blasterdad said:

The C-120 is one of my favorite tractors in the herd, she is a worker & this is how she's dressed this time of year, as stated by others she will get the job done!

 

 

 

@Blasterdad Man, our tractors could be twins, right down to the seats!  I just posted a wanted ad in the classifieds - looking for a mower deck adapter for my lawn vacuum. It's a Cyclone Rake using 7" hose.

 

I'd love to see a few pictures of your hitch setup!

 

[Blasterdad 2,692]

8 minutes ago, Bar Nuthin said:

 

I'd love to see a few pictures of your hitch setup!

The "hitch" is specific to that model of Trac Vac, more of a carrier really, it bolts to the top of the axle on both sides & one down through the stock hitch hole. Does your Cyclone Rake have wheels on it like a trailer setup? If so you'll only need the stock drawbar hitch. Here's what this one looks like anyway. 

 

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On 10/2/2024 at 3:13 PM, Bar Nuthin said:

I noticed the PTO clevis was bent, so I pulled the PTO to have a look inside.  I found these parts inside. But looking at the schematic, no such parts are shown. Everything in the diagram is intact. The outer PTO shaft spins freely in its bearing and the appropriate snap rings seem to be in place. Any ideas?

 

 

You can eliminate the inner bearings and spring if you replace the 14-75 stud with the later version that has a snap ring on both sides of the bearing. That way the pto linkage pulls the pto out when disengaged.

The 14-75 stud should be a press fit into the bearing.

Snap rings are pressed out when made so one side has rounded edges and the other side has sharp edges. Install with the sharp edges positioned to maximize their holding ability. The round edges can be forced out of their groove. So outer ring sharp side out and inner ring sharp side in.

https://www.partstree.com/parts/toro-102872/

[Bar Nuthin 217]

38 minutes ago, Blasterdad said:

The "hitch" is specific to that model of Trac Vac, more of a carrier really, it bolts to the top of the axle on both sides & one down through the stock hitch hole. Does your Cyclone Rake have wheels on it like a trailer setup? If so you'll only need the stock drawbar hitch. Here's what this one looks like anyway. 

 

 

@Blasterdad The Cyclone Rake uses a dual pin hitch and has swivel casters - so that the unit is stationary behind the tractor. I plan on fabricating a hitch. Your photos give me some ideas. Thanks!

Here is a photo of the chassis attached to my zero turn.

Edited October 20 by Bar Nuthin

[Bar Nuthin 217]

On 10/14/2024 at 7:44 AM, Bar Nuthin said:

After seeing what a new one looks like, I think I'll go ahead and replace this piece.

 

Made this swap yesterday, after thoroughly cleaning all contact surfaces.  No more creeping speed adjustments.

[Bar Nuthin 217]

Managed to pick this up for $10 on FB. It was listed 100 miles from where I live - but - it happened to be right on the route I had to travel for a work account in Minnesota.  I can honestly say I drove 500 miles to pick it up! 

 

It will go on the shelf for now. Still haven't determined whether my C-120 is worthy of a makeover - but if so, this will come into play.  

 

 

Edited October 31 by Bar Nuthin

[ebinmaine 67,455]

6 hours ago, Bar Nuthin said:

Still haven't determined whether my C-120 is worthy of a makeover -

 

IMHO.... that's just a definite yes. 

 

C120s are a fantastic worker in all forms. 

[Bar Nuthin 217]

On 10/20/2024 at 11:34 AM, Blasterdad said:

The "hitch" is specific to that model of Trac Vac, more of a carrier really, it bolts to the top of the axle on both sides & one down through the stock hitch hole. Does your Cyclone Rake have wheels on it like a trailer setup? If so you'll only need the stock drawbar hitch. Here's what this one looks like anyway. 

 

 

@Blasterdad  My needs for hooking up a Cyclone Rake were pretty straight forward.  So, I threw this together with some scrap steel. Seems pretty solid. Once I find a mower deck adapter, we'll find out for sure.

 

      

 

[Blasterdad 2,692]

8 hours ago, Bar Nuthin said:

Once I find a mower deck adapter,

That looks like it should work great! Nice work.  Have you thought about adapting your adapter?  I seen one on CL but they wanted way too much $ for it...

[ebinmaine 67,455]

55 minutes ago, Blasterdad said:

adapting your adapter?

 

 

This is the way.  

[Bar Nuthin 217]

On 11/2/2024 at 6:17 AM, Blasterdad said:

Have you thought about adapting your adapter? 

 

I want to keep my other adapter for my Gravely zero turn. It has such a wonky deck design; I had to get pretty creative with the adapter.

 

    

 

I found a used adapter from a JD on fleaBay for $65 - I think I'll be able to adapt this previously adapted adapter to work. 

 

 

Edited November 3 by Bar Nuthin

[Blasterdad 2,692]

23 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

This is the way.