rog 8811 33 #1 Posted June 17, 2015 Hi Folks, Today I rescued a wheel horse from being weighed in for scrap, I have had a quick look around it and it needs a coil but other than that it seems complete and in fair condition.I put 12 volts on it and the engine turned over so if I have some "me time" soon I will try to get it running Not bad for a freebie I am thinking 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al C. 1,428 #2 Posted June 17, 2015 A little TLC and it will be better than anything you can pick up at Lowes or Home Depot for $1,200. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,448 #3 Posted June 17, 2015 Great save! Please keep us posted on your progress. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexman72 210 #4 Posted June 17, 2015 welcome to the group Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aldon 4,828 #5 Posted June 17, 2015 Welcome to the forum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,532 #6 Posted June 17, 2015 Hello and Keep us updated on your progress. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rog 8811 33 #7 Posted June 17, 2015 Thanks for the welcome, I am looking forward to having a play with the engine, I will need to trawl the forum for a wiring diagram for the ignition first though. I will keep you all informed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WNYPCRepair 1,923 #8 Posted June 17, 2015 Welcome to the group, and nice find Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WNYPCRepair 1,923 #9 Posted June 17, 2015 One of these should help: http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/files/file/1706-tractor-1971-800-special-wiringpdf/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,410 #10 Posted June 17, 2015 Welcome to Redsquare from sunny somerset, Congrats on saving the tractor , once she is up nr running you will have some great times with her. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,165 #11 Posted June 18, 2015 Nice save! I'm sure you will have that up and running in no time. Welcome to the forum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rog 8811 33 #12 Posted June 18, 2015 Thanks for the links to the documents WNYPCRepair, they will make my search for info much shorter.I will of course keep you appraised of progress. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,743 #13 Posted June 19, 2015 Welcome!Mike...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian01 481 #14 Posted July 3, 2015 Welcome and Nice save...I'd give ya more than scrap price for it...lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackhammer 546 #15 Posted July 3, 2015 Nice save and find,,, welcome to RedSquare Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
