sorekiwi 761 #101 Posted February 4, 2012 I think they hadnt invented the dipstick yet Denny! I think where the dipstick tube is on the later models is really close to being under the centre console. You can make it fit, but you have to cut a hole in the console. The added double female fitting on the bottom fill plug is to allow for the extra oil needed. The lube recommendations manual states 2 Qts (90-140 wt) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,032 #102 Posted February 4, 2012 Thanks Mike, again. I didn't know there was a lube recommendation manual, guess I better look in the files. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorekiwi 761 #103 Posted February 4, 2012 http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/index.php/files/file/3-lubrication-belt-chart/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,175 #104 Posted February 8, 2012 Denny, like your rebuild but was wondering were you found new blades for your mower deck? I've looked forever and can't find any new or any good used blades, left or right, for my 32" deck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,032 #105 Posted February 8, 2012 Denny, like your rebuild but was wondering were you found new blades for your mower deck? I've looked forever and can't find any new or any good used blades, left or right, for my 32" deck. Terry, you can find them on ebay for the 32" deck pretty often. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whfan74 2,066 #106 Posted February 8, 2012 Can I ask how much you gave for the blades Denny? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,032 #107 Posted February 8, 2012 Can I ask how much you gave for the blades Denny? I have $75.00 in the 36" blades that I bought for this project Scott. If I remember correctly that's more than I paid for the extra three blade set I have for my 54" kubota deck but don't tell my wife that. :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,131 #108 Posted February 8, 2012 I haven't tried buying any in a while, but the blade set part numbers are 8777 for the 32" decks and 8014 for the 36" decks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whfan74 2,066 #109 Posted February 8, 2012 I knew they brought pretty good money. Your secret is safe with me Denny! :eusa-shhh: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,175 #110 Posted February 8, 2012 :)Thanks denny, I'll keep my eyes on ebay, and thanks Terry , I'll drive over to my local mower shop and toro dealer to see if those part #s help!!! :auto-car: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,032 #111 Posted February 8, 2012 :)Thanks denny, I'll keep my eyes on ebay, and thanks Terry , I'll drive over to my local mower shop and toro dealer to see if those part #s help!!! Terry, You can order them at partstree.com if that'll help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,032 #112 Posted February 12, 2012 I got the engine cleaned up and painted and the gearbox for the sickle bar rebuilt and painted. Next I need to replace this tranny with the six speed and repaint a few engine pieces I messed up. There's still a long way to go but I think I have most of the parts on hand to finish this. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,555 #113 Posted February 12, 2012 Looks good Denny! :handgestures-thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,132 #114 Posted February 12, 2012 thats looking really nice denny. :handgestures-thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheelhorse656 20 #115 Posted February 13, 2012 Lookin Good!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 650 #116 Posted February 14, 2012 You do beautiful work Denny! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,169 #117 Posted February 16, 2012 Denny, my hat is off to you on this restore. All of us do varying levels of restoration, but this has to be one of the most thorough jobs I have ever seen. Your transmission work alone is incredible. When you finish the tractor, it's basically going to be brand new. I look forward to the rest of the pictures of this project! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,032 #118 Posted February 16, 2012 Thanks for the comments guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
massey 118 #119 Posted February 17, 2012 Outstanding work, it looks great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseFixer 2,012 #120 Posted February 19, 2012 Looks great as usual Denny Would be a great addition to anyones stable. ~Duke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trouty56 567 #121 Posted March 2, 2012 Jeez...how do you get the engine so clean to paint like that?? Looks so nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,032 #122 Posted March 2, 2012 Jeez...how do you get the engine so clean to paint like that?? Looks so nice. Bob, the short block on this was really clean, I don't think it was used much after it was installed. I just sprayed it with decal and paint stripper then used a small brush. The head, oil pan and the tins I glass beaded. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,032 #123 Posted March 3, 2012 I just got the last of the decals for my SMS425 sickle bar that I will be putting on this tractor. Ordered them from Terry less than three days ago and they are already in my hand, you can't ask for better service than that. Thank you Terry! outstanding quality as usual. I also got a few of the new Redsquare decals, They are Nice! Terry, I believe these four decals make up a complete set for the SMS425 sickle bar and probably other models as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,175 #124 Posted March 4, 2012 looks real nice Denny!, can't wait to see it done. :handgestures-thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheelhorse656 20 #125 Posted March 5, 2012 Looking good!!!! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites