henryhpsd 127 #1 Posted July 28, 2017 (edited) I apologize for allready having starting a topic without providing an introduction, and also for the grammar mistakes....hihi Im Henry from the northern part of the Netherlands, last april i had an operation on my knee and decided it was time to update the old MTD (12pk briggs stratton). That thing runs like new again, and had a fantastic time working on it... With that said...it had some room for improvement (being kind here) it seems a bit tiny ..and it is just.... well...not quite it... So the search went how to improve, do thing "better"...At that time i saw for the first time a wheel horse, never seen one before...fell in love at first sight. After spending a lot of time on the forum (GREAT SOURCE !!! THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH) And with a bit of luck, I came across an 316-8 in to what i believe very good shape for its age. It seems a bit hard to get hold on Wheel Horse here... First ill just spend some time "looking" then the "first" maintenance and "verifications" ....and have a bit of fun.... After that it will probably end up at the working place and give it some detailed attention Thanks all ! Kind regards from our place ! Henry Edited July 28, 2017 by henryhpsd 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,522 #2 Posted July 28, 2017 Nice looking start to the Wheel Horse addiction. to glad to have you on board! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,134 #4 Posted July 28, 2017 Is that your weight box on the rear? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,089 #6 Posted July 28, 2017 Welcome to the forum. You likely have one of these Garry 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
henryhpsd 127 #7 Posted July 28, 2017 Thanks !!! Regarding the weight box... yes.. just to be safe..im not sure what im up against hihi. The previous owner told me it was "original" though i doubt it ? Searching pictures on the net I couldn't find one (yet) There is a belt which goes all the way forward..to power it. Attached a few more pictures.. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 761 #8 Posted July 28, 2017 Hello and Welcome Henry. I'm sure there will be a fellow Countryman of yours along later to welcome you (Koen). Good looking machines you have there. That Box on the rear look's like a Grass Sweeper/collector. Enjoy!. Regards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,343 #9 Posted July 28, 2017 Welcome to Red Square. Where do live in the Netherlands ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
henryhpsd 127 #10 Posted July 28, 2017 Hi ! Im near the city of Opende .. if put a spot on the member map. If you visualise the map of Holland and put a spot in the center of north part .. it will be pritty much spot on.. . Kind regards, H. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #11 Posted July 28, 2017 @henryhpsd to and Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497 #12 Posted July 29, 2017 HI Henry, welcome to red square. You have questions, members have answers. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
henryhpsd 127 #13 Posted July 31, 2017 (edited) Thanks for the warm welcome ! Well, after a while ... the onan engine sounds like it is..low on fuel.... probarbly carbon buildt up or dirt in system (?) So...decided to do a total "cleaning"... and refresh what can be done. The positive news !!!: The onan dealer here says he has about 99 percent of all parts for it :-))) Im now on holliday... but would rather work on it !!! Hihi.. Owh.. and i got one of these for 2nd project Edited July 31, 2017 by henryhpsd 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,593 #14 Posted July 31, 2017 welcome to the group Henry! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,705 #15 Posted July 31, 2017 That is a major improvement over the MTD! Your vacuum is similar to the one in this manual, take a look and enjoy your . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 1,605 #16 Posted August 1, 2017 hartelijk welkom Henry good to have another dutch guy around, the horse looks familiar, was it on marktplaats? Koen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
henryhpsd 127 #17 Posted August 2, 2017 Hi Koen ! It was on 2dehands.be belongend to a"Bart" about 15min...30min across the border (breda). Seemed a nice guy... In the mean time if seen a 520 for sale at "jcc" which was gone asap. (Marktpltz) There's also a 416 near luik. But the owner seems to have some comunicating problems. (Maybe one of those fake guys) O well... first need to get this one sorted. Im allready excited those Onan parts are availible... Owh...and there seemed to be a Dutch Wheel Horse club...? I signed up for it.. Tnx for response ! Kind regards, H ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 1,605 #18 Posted August 2, 2017 there is somekind of dutch wh club, cant find alot about it tho. that 520 was gone within a couple hours Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
henryhpsd 127 #19 Posted August 2, 2017 Hi koen.. Havnt had a responce of that club yet.. and it doesnt look to be really acttive.. anyway..do happen to know what price it was up for ?...(that 520?) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 1,605 #20 Posted August 2, 2017 35 minutes ago, henryhpsd said: Hi koen.. Havnt had a responce of that club yet.. and it doesnt look to be really acttive.. anyway..do happen to know what price it was up for ?...(that 520?) no idea i think it was somewhere around the 16/17 hunderd mark, which would make sense why it was gone so quick 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
henryhpsd 127 #21 Posted August 5, 2017 Almost there.. dont think i know stuff.. this is the first time im doing something like this.. its "soaking" this evening.. thanks to the forum im feeling like i can hihi...hope to give it a nice brush tomorrow .. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
henryhpsd 127 #22 Posted December 31, 2017 (edited) Hi all ! Just "got" a "folder" its in Dutch and was on a second hand site. Rather happy with it ! If anyone needs a "copy" let me know and ill send it to you. Happy Wheel Horse year to all Edited December 31, 2017 by henryhpsd file added 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
henryhpsd 127 #23 Posted January 2, 2018 (edited) Not sure where to post it.... But im now a official Wheel horse collector If got my second...its a 520 hydro in a very bad shape (looks)...and it doesnt run.... but all parts are there.. just needs a good home..to say im happy ...wouldnt be a understatement Edited January 2, 2018 by henryhpsd 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,593 #24 Posted January 3, 2018 nice find! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
henryhpsd 127 #25 Posted January 24, 2018 Hi Guys, just for anyone reading along and and with interest on that brochure, its in the forum database now... Kind regards, Henry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
