Navig8r 132 #1 Posted February 2, 2014 My Grandfather's old 416-H Some fresh gas, the battery from my ZTR, a tiny shot of starting fluid, and a turn of the key Been over 2 years since it ran! Warmed it up, and took it for a ride in the woods.... Ran pretty well, but rough.... plan to do all maintenance between now and spring. We're ready for some work now! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varosd 1,185 #2 Posted February 2, 2014 Excellent! always great to keep a family heirloom going!! a lot of folks avoid using starting fluid and just use carb cleaner any pictures? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,125 #3 Posted February 2, 2014 Congratulations on getting grandpa's back up on it's feet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,440 #4 Posted February 2, 2014 Well Done Nav I hope u enjoy it for years to come and it treats u well. Gary B................ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jparkes43 329 #5 Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) Well done on getting another horse back alive and running i use holts easy start as my cold weather starting Edited February 2, 2014 by Jparkes43 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Navig8r 132 #7 Posted February 2, 2014 Thanks all.....Every time I'd help my grandfather with repairs an maintenance, he always told me I should keep his tractor when the time came....... That was in '11, and I almost let my mother, who was executor of his estate, give it to my uncle because he needed a mower. I thought about it for a few days, and I couldn't let it go! Glad I hung on to it..... he'd be happy to see it cared for and working at my house! I also have his old ('74) Montgomery Ward (Gilson) snowblower.... I got that from him a handful of years back, when he stopped using it.... It is an 8HP Briggs, 2 stage... Runs like a champ, and i use it hard every time it snows! Anyways........I only use starting fluid if I really need it, and VERY minimally..... Pics will be along soon...... Right now, space is at a premium in my garage, so it's tucked away in a corner, half under a shelf....... It's real clean though... always well cared for.....311 hrs...... Tiller looks almost new, as it was always cleaned after use, and the tines were brushed with oil. Mower deck is in good condition... in need of a cleaning..... The drawbar is brand new, in a box, and has never been on the Tractor! I have an oil mess on the bottom of the transaxle.... looks like maybe an axle seal if i follow the trail... we'll see. Otherwise, just a missing headlight trim and a dent under it from the one time my uncle used it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Desko 608 #9 Posted February 2, 2014 What is that horse running a Kohler or an onan. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,968 #10 Posted February 2, 2014 Congragulations and welcome to Red Square. Sounds like yourself a great tractor. Now get us some pics ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brandonozz 168 #11 Posted February 2, 2014 Sounds like the tractor is exactly where your grandfather wanted it to be! Clean the carb and fix your wheel seal and you ought to be good for years to come. You will remember your grandfather every time you go for a ride on the Horse! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497 #12 Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) Nice. Glad to hear you kept it. Grand Pas tractor. He wanted you to get it. Can't wait to see the pics. Btw. Wellcome aboard. Glenn Edited February 2, 2014 by JERSEYHAWG / Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackhammer 546 #13 Posted February 3, 2014 Good for you Navig8r and welcome here to RS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Navig8r 132 #14 Posted February 3, 2014 It needs a good cleaning.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chip61 658 #15 Posted February 4, 2014 Nice looking tractor! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 37,998 #16 Posted February 4, 2014 Nice....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Navig8r 132 #17 Posted February 9, 2014 Some more pics... Tiller was used to till a garden approx 60' x 120', every year, for about 8-10 years.... IMO these pics show how taking care of your equipment helps it to last for many years. Another pic of the tractor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,518 #18 Posted February 9, 2014 Looks very nice. Would look great with a new set of decals. The "T" on a Horse doesn't fit! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parsonsponyz 109 #19 Posted February 9, 2014 Nicel looking tractor!! Your grandfather would be proud. Looks like you'll have memories for years to come with a tractor that nice. Welcome to RS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackC 617 #20 Posted February 9, 2014 Looks great and like it was well cared for. At some point you may need to clean or replace the carburetor. Also, feed it pure gas without ethanol if you can get it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Navig8r 132 #21 Posted February 9, 2014 Looks great and like it was well cared for. At some point you may need to clean or replace the carburetor. Also, feed it pure gas without ethanol if you can get it. I'd feed all my small engines ethanol-free gas if I could get it.... looking online, nearest station with it is probably 70+ miles away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thehorse 221 #22 Posted February 9, 2014 I've had/have 3 horses. Always get the same grime around the rear/trans. Nice horse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,968 #23 Posted February 10, 2014 Man, that is a beautiful Wheel Horse!!! I would love to have one just like that! FYI, the 416's were powered with two different engines. The older ones like mine had the K-341 single cylinder Kohler. Then came the M-16 single cylinder Kohler. Then the later like yours were Onan powered. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
