Tdubb 21 #1 Posted March 2, 2017 This is my first post on the forum. I am about to do my first lawn tractor build. My dad picked up this ltitle Wheel Horse for my kids around 6 years ago, he never done anything with it. A little over 2 years ago he died. It has been setting there by his barn reminding me of him and his purpose for having it. Today I picked it up and brought it home to my workshop and started disassembly on it. 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,159 #2 Posted March 2, 2017 Glad to see your Dad's vision coming into reality, you will have lots of memories with your children and the . Kep us posted. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tdubb 21 #3 Posted March 2, 2017 I'm sure I'll have some questions, and you pros will have some answers. I don't plan it to be restored to original. I do have the deck for it also. Or at least a deck was there with it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,141 #6 Posted March 2, 2017 Cool tractor there... what engine is in it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tdubb 21 #8 Posted March 2, 2017 58 minutes ago, AMC RULES said: Cool tractor there... what engine is in it? It has a Kohler k161 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 39,163 #10 Posted March 2, 2017 to the Kool tractor and nice story. Thanks for sharing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lt230s 14 #11 Posted March 2, 2017 Nice! Good luck and keep us posted on your progress. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 horse 2,581 #12 Posted March 3, 2017 Another fine specimen saved ,,,,,,,,,We humbley thank-you,//// And welcome aboard !!!!!! Keep a few pics for us.....as progress moves along!!!! Howard 857Horse in VA 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tdubb 21 #13 Posted March 3, 2017 Here's what I've done so far. Rear axle/trans is setting outside, upside down draining water out. It's not seized ip, but full of water. I'll probably need to take it apart and check it out. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 horse 2,581 #14 Posted March 3, 2017 Its kinnda funny,,,,when the tractor is together,,,it seems like just a few parts,,,,, but when she is apart,,,,it seems like a million parts...... thank -you for the 1st 1/4 pics,,,,,,cant waite till the 1/2 time show......... GO TEAM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tdubb 21 #15 Posted March 5, 2017 Frame is painted, hopefully tomorrow I can get some more done. Today was all about my daughter's track meet. Then I entered a chili cook off. So I had no time for tractors today. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,159 #16 Posted March 5, 2017 4 minutes ago, Tdubb said: Today was all about my daughter's track meet. You have your priorities straight. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tdubb 21 #17 Posted March 6, 2017 I took the differential apart today, wow was it nasty in there. The Gears were in great shape, bearings still greasy but it had some sludge in there. Cleaned it all up and sealed it up. Sprayed some paint on it and bolted it back to the frame. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tdubb 21 #18 Posted March 9, 2017 I have decided that I don't like the looks of the stock fender/seat set up on this tractor. I would like to run a setup like the suburban or rj tractors. Even fenderless, I want to put the taller narrow wheels and tires on it. What size tires? Any recommendations on seat setup, or should I custom build something? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
