Alrashid2 171 #126 Posted November 2 Thought you guys would appreciate this. She's washed and waxed, and running like a top! 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,660 #127 Posted November 3 (edited) On 10/23/2024 at 4:03 PM, Alrashid2 said: Hi boys, the tractor is home and it's awesome!!! I've got photos too. Unfortunately my time will be limited the next week or two but I'm going to try to slowly chip away at asking questions and cleaning this thing up, and learning about it... so stoked! It is in fact a 312-8, as someone earlier mentioned that their 312-8 also lacked tail lights and an hour meter. Unfortunately the VIN sticker is very worn down. I can barely make it out. To my eyes, there are 2 numbers and not sure what each means: 2112K801 and 10638. Any idea on year? The engine stickers are much more legible! I'm assuming, based on my readings, that this is a pre-1986 model as I have the Kohler K301AS engine. Spec No on it is 47812 and Serial is 14161038. Maybe the engine numbers will help us better figure out some details. Luckily, looks like the previous owner (who passed away) took care of this thing. Fluids are all topped off and replacement parts look fresh and not original. I can get part numbers off the Spark Plug and Air Filter! Fuel filter is easily accessible too and looks fresh and like a newer, non-80's part. Ironically enough, the thing that is baffling me now is the seat! It looks to be original, as there is a Wheel Horse logo on it, but it's bolted to some old chunks of wood that are then bolted to the frame? Any ideas here? Also noticed the gas cap does not have a fuel gauge/float on it. That normal for the 312-8? Is it worth looking into a cap that has a gauge? Photos attached! Thanks boys! I'm so stoked The Kohler Spec. No. is right 47812. The Model No. is wrong should be K301S. AS is a small base engine like the shaker in the Black Hoods. Kohler had been making the small base for Wheel Horse for 5 years and some just slipped up. Here is a picture of my 1985 Kohler. Edited November 3 by Lee1977 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alrashid2 171 #128 Posted November 3 8 hours ago, Lee1977 said: The Kohler Spec. No. is right 47812. The Model No. is wrong should be K301S. AS is a small base engine like the shaker in the Black Hoods. Kohler had been making the small bast for Wheel Horse for 5 years and some just slipped up. Here is a picture of my 1985 Kohler. Interesting - so is my engine label wrong? Or do I have a different engine? According to my Kohler manual the A signified it has an oil pan, which mine does have.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,660 #129 Posted November 3 Your 312-8 has a large oil pan that holds 2 quarts bolted to the frame. The crank shaft side is bolted up from the bottom of the frame. The A is for a small oil pan like was used on Black Hood Wheel Horses from 1978 to 1984. The A oil pan was bolted to a steel plate that had rubber isulators between the plate and the frame mount. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alrashid2 171 #130 Posted November 3 2 hours ago, Lee1977 said: Your 312-8 has a large oil pan that holds 2 quarts bolted to the frame. The crank shaft side is bolted up from the bottom of the frame. The A is for a small oil pan like was used on Black Hood Wheel Horses from 1978 to 1984. The A oil pan was bolted to a steel plate that had rubber isulators between the plate and the frame mount. Yup you're spot on. Here's a photo of mine. So assuming Kohler just made a typo here? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,178 #131 Posted November 3 This 14161038 S/N makes it a 1984 built engine with small oil pan for a C-125. Probably a leftover engine with a swapped oil pan to be used on your 1985 312-8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alrashid2 171 #132 Posted November 3 2 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: This 14161038 S/N makes it a 1984 built engine with small oil pan for a C-125. Probably a leftover engine with a swapped oil pan to be used on your 1985 312-8 Ha how interesting! Hey as long as she runs well! Thanks for the information Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,362 #133 Posted November 4 Wheel Horse was known for using up parts even at the factory. That's what makes these tractors so unique, parts from different years will still work together well. I once used the front axle from a '68 Commando 8 and swapped it for one on a '76 C160. It was the same part number. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alrashid2 171 #134 Posted November 9 Hey, any of you guys know how to read this dipstick? Not sure if the oil should be at the 2 dots or the top of the Full label? My oil is where I marked in yellow. Too high or good, you think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,561 #135 Posted November 9 At the dots 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,232 #136 Posted November 9 And yes, a bit too full. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
