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Repowering a D

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bmsgaffer    2,046

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I suppose my biggest disappointment is that the tractor isn't original any more. I tried hard to replace parts with parts that were designed for it. But after 40 years, you just have to make some decisions. I was at the local county fair this weekend and they had a couple Wheelhorse tractors on display. I thought, mine could have easily been a candidate and would have really shined in that display. But with a non original engine, I'm not sure it is any more. I suppose a lot of us need to make decisions on replacing parts like knees and hips at some point. Still doesn't change who we are though, I guess.


I think you have a great candidate for shows! You not only have an old D in great shape but you also have one of the cleanest and most functional "D" repowers I've ever seen. It looks good, its wheel horse tough and it has modern power with easy-to-find and cheap replacement parts. I think that's a winner!

And I like the look of the V-twin from the sides! :confusion-shrug:

Thanks for the details and thorough write up! Edited by bmsgaffer
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mikekot3    93

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You did a great job and thanks for sharing your project with us all !!

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