clemet 146 #1 Posted September 3, 2016 (edited) New here from Virginia. I finally delved into the world of old Wheel Horse tractors. I brought my first one home today during the hurricane. Looking forward to learning more about it. I found a 1973 12 automatic was advertised as an '74 Electro 12 on Craigslist, but a model search shows it as a '73 12 Automatic. It came with a cultivator, push blade, and home made rake. The guy I bought it from said he has been using hydraulic fluid in the hydro unit, my question is will that hurt it or should I swap it for something else? I plan on cleaning it up, and restoring it that way it will last me for years to come. I found the decals, but the kit I see has them for the center around the gear shift, and mine has a black plastic piece with all the writing on it. Is that the correct piece? Thanks. Carl Edited September 3, 2016 by clemet 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,391 #2 Posted September 3, 2016 Nice setup, you did great. I would change out the hydraulic oil for some 10-W-30 and get a new NAPA 1410 filter for the Hydro. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,352 #3 Posted September 3, 2016 Nice machine....love the front bumper! Mike..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,326 #4 Posted September 3, 2016 Welcome to Red Square , nice to have someone from Va. to join. How was the weather down in Norfolk today? Like the tool box and your space to work in. Looks like you got a good deal on the tractor and all the attachments. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clemet 146 #5 Posted September 3, 2016 Thanks for the welcome. I don't figure I did too bad for $600 for everything that it came with, and in that nice of shape. It just had new points, condenser, coil, and battery. Plus it came with a replacement (new) lift cylinder and tire chains. Weather was ok down here. I actually drove to Petersburg VA to pick it up. My son told me the power flickered for a second while I was gone. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,133 #6 Posted September 3, 2016 Very nice score. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougC 2,641 #7 Posted September 3, 2016 Hello and Enjoy the forum! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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