ericjr16 125 #1 Posted April 16, 2016 Well went to get my Wheel horse. As stated by PO it fired with help of jumpbox! Sure runs smooth! Fuel line from pump to carb was leaking badly, so only ran it as long as needed to get to truck. Tried to drive it onto truck ramps, deck too low. Love this set up for deck removal!! Very cool! Got her loaded and only saw some body damage on rear fender Alignment was also way off, caused ramps to move a lot on way up. All in all a nice machine! Looks like according to id badge it is 1981 right? Looks like it was dealer serviced. New fuel pump it looks like, belts look ok as does deck! Not sure on how the posting works for photos so sorry for poor layout! We adjusted the toe so now it moves better! Drives good but the smell of mouse nest kept me from running long time! Might not have one, did not see hay? Will take tins off tomorrow and plan to wash it and detail it. I was a auto detailer long time ago and still am anal with my cars. Plan on possible buff to paint if it needs one. Videos are uploading now! 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericjr16 125 #2 Posted April 16, 2016 One video is up! 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,295 #3 Posted April 16, 2016 I really like your lift ,best way to work on a horse . Nice looking Tractor. I think the deck needs a little cleaning 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericjr16 125 #4 Posted April 16, 2016 elcamino whole tractor is dirty! Best thing we ever did is the lift! It is for automotive, I was a Auto tech in early '90's. Both our backs aren't great so we bought this for cars and it happened to work great as a drive on lift for tractors. We flip as a hobby to spend time together and for dad to have "retirement" job! Lift makes unloading tractors easy from bed of truck! Just roll them off like dock! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,191 #5 Posted April 16, 2016 Nice and I like that lift also!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericjr16 125 #6 Posted April 16, 2016 Thank you Wishin4a! It works great for a quick look over after unloading! Dad hits every moving part with WD to get things lubed before we go down to move tractor! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericjr16 125 #7 Posted April 17, 2016 Video number two is up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,031 #8 Posted April 17, 2016 Model year is 1980 Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericjr16 125 #9 Posted April 17, 2016 Thanks gwest! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericjr16 125 #10 Posted April 17, 2016 (edited) Well today was busy day! Worked on this and another tractor. We finally got to the Wheel Horse after it warmed up this morning. Took engine tin off and no nest or history of one! Was dirty but good condition! Pressure washed every thing and was impressed in how clean machine is! Used rotary buffer on paint, black might need re coating in future. The black scrapes on left rear fender dad removed with thinner and care! I buffed the area and it cleaned up very nicely! Dad touched up worse of the scrapes in red paint with touch up on brush. Mainly for anti rust! Lubed everything and installed the deck and mule drive! Mowed a little with it and seemed to do well. Needs new set of blades. We even repaired the horns!! They work and found rusty fuse holder and replaced it with modern holder, so headlights function as well!! Very happy with the tractor! Engine with tin removed before pressure wash. After detailing and rotary buff and polish, then wax! Next to the Toro we are selling. Edited April 17, 2016 by ericjr16 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,518 #11 Posted April 18, 2016 Nice find and looks great after your elbow grease clean up! Great save! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,486 #12 Posted April 18, 2016 Welcome to the "C" Club... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericjr16 125 #13 Posted April 18, 2016 Thank you guys! Video of it is just about loaded. We even have some horn action! LOL 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,164 #14 Posted April 18, 2016 That cleaned up real nice! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,127 #15 Posted April 18, 2016 Nice job... that shouldn't take long to flip. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,440 #16 Posted April 18, 2016 (edited) ericjr16 Looks great for $150 it was a steel now you can a least double your $$$`s if you the cash. She clean up nicely. Enjoy Edited April 18, 2016 by T1257 RETIRED WRENCHER. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clueless 2,975 #17 Posted April 18, 2016 And it has the rare dual horn option. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDF5G 2,069 #18 Posted April 18, 2016 (edited) She's a lookin' great there fellas! A new seat and some front hubcaps will make her look perfect. According to the Master Model List it's 1981. 01-08K802 1981 C Series Garden Tractor C-81 8-Speed Kohler K181S-30743D 8 Wheel Horse 103916 Edited April 18, 2016 by TDF5G 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,031 #19 Posted April 18, 2016 4 hours ago, TDF5G said: She's a lookin' great there fellas! A new seat and some front hubcaps will make her look perfect. According to the Master Model List it's 1981. 01-08K802 1981 C Series Garden Tractor C-81 8-Speed Kohler K181S-30743D 8 Wheel Horse 103916 That list is wrong and not hard to tell where the info came from. Toro have it wrong also with incorrect year and C-81 model name. Check the build dates that have been recorded so far for this model Garry 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericjr16 125 #20 Posted April 18, 2016 Thank you all! I am thinking hard to KEEP HER! I love the older machines! Only thing I DON'T like is how hard it is to get on it without knocking shifter! Same issue with my Suburban though! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,127 #21 Posted April 18, 2016 They're the ONLY one's I keep. You'll find, there's an old saying around ... if it ain't red, leave it in the shed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericjr16 125 #22 Posted April 19, 2016 LOL Craig, My father and I seem to be COLOR BLIND! LOL We own right now ; 1967 Sears Suburban SS10 with dirt plow and three point hitch with garden plow and deck 1970 Bolens 1256 with snow caster and deck. 2007 Yard-King ( Murray ) with three bin bagger. '80's John Deere 180 with 46" deck AND 36" deck 1996 Craftsman tractor with single stage snow blower. AND now a 1980 Wheel Horse C-85 Then there are the flippers, too many to list!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,127 #23 Posted April 19, 2016 Now you know... flip the rest, and keep the best. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericjr16 125 #24 Posted April 19, 2016 LOL Craig too funny! Think dad would be mad when he went to snow blow with nothing here, or plow !! I do plan on looking for attachments for the Wheel Horse. BTW have a question on mower deck. Having some trouble locating the right manual for the 36" RD deck. I will look, is there a model number on deck I missed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,127 #25 Posted April 19, 2016 Pages of deck manuals here...use the # off your deck. http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/files/category/18-mower-decks-amp-reel/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
