Digger 66 3,478 #1 Posted July 4, 2013 Thought I'd introduce myself & share a little about myself . I live on the western end of New York state & have recently aquired a 1972 (?) Wheel-Horse Raider 10 for $150.00 She's in pretty decent shape but needed some TLC to get running . Items addressed : 1) fuel system & air filter cleaned ( remove & flush tank , replaced fuel lines [ that's what's dripping on the deck in the pic ] & filter ). 2) fresh 30 wt. & greased all Zerks ( whew ! ) 3) thorough cleaning & new battery / ground cable. 4) new seat ( not correct , but pretty comfy ! ) Not pictured. 5) new deck belt & deck-drive belt (NAPA "green" ). She mows great ! But there are a few items that will need to be corrected in time . 1) tie-rods & ends. 2) blades ( the spindles are mis-matched but working well ). 3) rear end lube changed . Here's a few pics : This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image. Report this image http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-LAaD__DVU&feature=c4-overview&list=UUOhJW1EtgGjsCAf7Kk5Dwfw Note home made stainless cowl plate The plastic one was broken & looked terrible . LOL ! So , thanks for reading & any comments are welcome . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #2 Posted July 4, 2013 Nice lookin' machine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varosd 1,185 #3 Posted July 4, 2013 Welcome to the madness!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,285 #4 Posted July 4, 2013 Looking good, lots of great people here and any problems you run into just ask for and you will ba amazed at the number of people who will jump in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,478 #5 Posted July 4, 2013 Here's one more after a bath : Guess this forum doesn't like Youtube videos , I posted one but it doesn't show up .. oh well . 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #6 Posted July 5, 2013 (edited) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-LAaD__DVU&feature=c4-overview&list=UUOhJW1EtgGjsCAf7Kk5Dwfw Edited July 5, 2013 by Doc Giddy-Up 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,478 #7 Posted July 5, 2013 Hey , thanks ^ I pasted the link same as I did on another forum , but it didn't show up that way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,321 #8 Posted July 5, 2013 Looks good! Did the bath wash the decals right off the hood? When you get the swapping the rear end fliud its 80-90w gear old and takes just under 2 quarts. Mike.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexman72 210 #9 Posted July 5, 2013 welcome to the site Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,478 #10 Posted July 5, 2013 Did the bath wash the decals right off the hood? No , LOL ! ^ One was missing when I got it , it was purchased to work but may turn into a resto as it's alreasy growing on me . & thanks for the info on the gear lube , I'll be doing that Sunday . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,478 #13 Posted July 6, 2013 (edited) Thanks for all the warm welcomes , you guys ! Just got done cutting around 5 or 6 acres & she performed flawlessly in axle high grass & now it's time for a bath , grease and some rest . Edited July 6, 2013 by Digger 66 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,478 #14 Posted July 6, 2013 Also found three in a junk-pile where we ride our wheelers . I pulled this one out for a better look : Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dennist 139 #15 Posted July 7, 2013 That little short-frame should not be in a junk pile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Griff 17 #16 Posted July 7, 2013 Nice tractor Digger, any chance of some pics of that trailer? I've never seen one that lifts up like that, maybe i need to get out more? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
userj8670 68 #17 Posted July 7, 2013 Nice pic Gene! I didnt know you pulled it out? Can anyone identify this wheelhorse with the plow? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,478 #18 Posted July 7, 2013 Nice tractor Digger, any chance of some pics of that trailer? I've never seen one that lifts up like that, maybe i need to get out more? Sure : Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #19 Posted July 7, 2013 Maybe a Commando 8? More picts please, is there a metal tag attached below the dash tower? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,478 #20 Posted July 7, 2013 (edited) I know the tag on the engine said 8 hp Edited July 7, 2013 by Digger 66 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,478 #21 Posted July 7, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcn_416tzf4&feature=youtu.be Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #22 Posted July 7, 2013 (edited) Humm, there's no hole in the hood for a headlight... does have the indentation in the belt guard where the model # goes. Seems it may be earlier than my idea of a '68 model Commando. Edited July 7, 2013 by Doc Giddy-Up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dennist 139 #23 Posted July 7, 2013 Just a guess 855... Indented belt guard should help with he ID Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
userj8670 68 #24 Posted July 7, 2013 Here is another image of that same tractor if that helps anyone. Wonder if it could run? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #25 Posted July 7, 2013 Can't believe you didn't already drag it home and find out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
