Gregor 4,845 #14101 Posted January 2, 2022 I prefer bare metal also, but, sometimes after a couple days in Berrymans, and a couple cycles through the sonic cleaner, they come out a little funky looking. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,254 #14102 Posted January 2, 2022 26 minutes ago, Gregor said: I prefer bare metal also, but, sometimes after a couple days in Berrymans, and a couple cycles through the sonic cleaner, they come out a little funky looking. That's where the wire brush comes in... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,127 #14103 Posted January 2, 2022 Without confirming, aren't there directions on the can recommending maximum time your parts should be left in there? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,254 #14104 Posted January 2, 2022 4 minutes ago, AMC RULES said: Without confirming, aren't there directions on the can recommending maximum time your parts should be left in there? There are. I don't put anything non metal in mine. I've left a carb as long as a week. Doesn't seem to cause an issue. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregor 4,845 #14105 Posted January 2, 2022 6 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Doesn't seem to cause an issue. Maybe it's the Simple Green in the sonic cleaner 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,127 #14106 Posted January 2, 2022 The longer them parts are in there, the blacker they come out. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,254 #14107 Posted January 2, 2022 5 minutes ago, Gregor said: Maybe it's the Simple Green in the sonic cleaner I've been using a Gunk brand gallon kit. Just bought a Berryman's. Haven't tried it yet. 4 minutes ago, AMC RULES said: The longer them parts are in there, the blacker they come out. I've had a fair tone of medium gray. Never any darker. Comes right off in just a few minutes of careful machine wire brushing combined with some hand work with steel or brass brushes. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,593 #14108 Posted January 2, 2022 Well we got some heavy wet snow last night so it was time to put the 875 to work. Even without wheel weights and chains the snow was no match for this Wheel Horse. Automatic is the way to go when pushing snow. Last year I used 857 with weights and chains. As far as how the tractors went through the snow, I didn't notice much of a difference. Much easier with the automatic. 11 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ifixoldjunk 778 #14109 Posted January 2, 2022 I ended up cleaning up the rust inside my single stage yesterday. Figured I’d paint the fins and inside of the chute because of the warm weather as well. Not a perfect match and a little too shiny for my liking, but after a few snowstorms in my gravel driveway it should fade a little to match the rest of the machine. Mostly just trying to keep the rust in check for now. When I inevitably restore my 310 the snowblower will get fresh paint and decals as well. 6 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reddart 207 #14110 Posted January 2, 2022 No snow yet, but finally got around to mounting and installing my triribs on my C101. also picked up a nice 42”SD last week from squonk. 7 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ifixoldjunk 778 #14111 Posted January 2, 2022 24 minutes ago, Reddart said: No snow yet, but finally got around to mounting and installing my triribs on my C101. also picked up a nice 42”SD last week from squonk. That’s some clean wheel horse stuff😳 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregor 4,845 #14112 Posted January 2, 2022 On 1/1/2022 at 11:43 AM, johnnymag3 said: Fixed my low AC voltage issue on the M18.....the magnets were broken and missing...and completely unglued...Runs at correct AC current now to the regulator !!!! I have never had this issue before with any of my 50 or so Wheel Horses...But apparently Its a common Kohler thing...Oh well ,,,,easy fix !! Something I have always been curious about. You say some of your magnets were broken. Did you replace, or reuse them? Can you take a broken magnet, mate it perfectly back together, and glue it in place? Will it work as it should, or will the polarity be changed? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reddart 207 #14113 Posted January 3, 2022 3 hours ago, Ifixoldjunk said: That’s some clean wheel horse stuff😳 Yeah, I need to refinish the plow so it matches the tractor. This year, after snow season (I tell myself each year). 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 11,894 #14114 Posted January 3, 2022 (edited) Gave the Bronco a bath and brought it inside for some much needed maintenance. Installed a new battery, cleaned the carb bowl, and getting ready to replace a couple hydraulic lines. Took the fender off because Mike (Sparky) made me... Gonna install tail lights and seat springs. Edited January 3, 2022 by kpinnc 7 16 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,254 #14115 Posted January 3, 2022 9 hours ago, Reddart said: Yeah, I need to refinish the plow so it matches the tractor. This year, after snow season (I tell myself each year). Nothing wrong with painting during plow season either. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,758 #14116 Posted January 3, 2022 (edited) Worked on the 701 project. PC- 7 on the steering wheel and starting to sand the excess off. I will be coating it with bed liner once all the cracks and imperfections are filled in and sanded. Colud have took the easy way out and got a replacement wheel like Dan put on his 701 but what fun is that? Thinking may be paint the spokes rim color?? Edited January 3, 2022 by WHX?? 12 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,593 #14117 Posted January 3, 2022 1 hour ago, WHX?? said: Worked on the 701 project. PC- 7 on the steering wheel and starting to sand the excess off. I will be coating it with bed liner once all the cracks and imperfections are filled in and sanded. Colud have took the easy way out and got a replacement wheel like Dan put on his 701 but what fun is that? Thinking may be paint the spokes rim color?? The great thing about painting is that if you don't like it, paint it again !! I have painted and repainted seats, rims, and decks, but never a steering wheel. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,580 #14118 Posted January 3, 2022 @kpinnc love the detailing look ! those heavy heims joints are the deal , they just make sense , bombproof and silky smooth . don't get me started , pete 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,580 #14119 Posted January 3, 2022 @Ifixoldjunk nice gain on that only need the side cutters , noticing your auger edges, only if you want to, 2 , 12" adjustable wrenches sitting on top of each other , moving in oposet directions , with tiny bites on the bend of the auger will easily correct those twists. chain and cable spray on that auger drive chain , never let it dry out , keep fixing old junk , pete 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 5,808 #14120 Posted January 3, 2022 2 hours ago, WHX?? said: Worked on the 701 project. PC- 7 on the steering wheel and starting to sand the excess off. I will be coating it with bed liner once all the cracks and imperfections are filled in and sanded. Colud have took the easy way out and got a replacement wheel like Dan put on his 701 but what fun is that? Thinking may be paint the spokes rim color?? I wonder if you took it to Linex etc and they were doing a truck if they could just give that wheel a quick coat. Good idea, I never would have thought of that. Personally, I would do the spokes either red or black. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,758 #14121 Posted January 3, 2022 (edited) @Racinbob idea on the bed liner. We use the stuff in a rattle can. It does work good and gives the wheel a good grip but it's not like the shiny original look for you purists. Like Mac said I might try a spoke of each color and see what I like best. BTW @oliver2-44 gave me the idea of the PC-7 and it sands just as easy as bondo. Some of the cracks were better than a 1/16 and filled in nicely. Edited January 3, 2022 by WHX?? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,037 #14122 Posted January 3, 2022 I did these with Dupli-Color bed liner in the blue can, not the black can. Spokes on both are gloss black. It has been very durable and I like the feel. 5 7 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelhorse#1 1,645 #14123 Posted January 3, 2022 (edited) Finally received some snow ,seems like lots of other folks did too as well.Yesterday it was 62 ,today it’s Heavy wet snow. Got to try out my (new to me B-80) A great deal on this one.Changed the Diff oil,tune up and carb cleaned.Adjusted the clutch, break and plow. Couldn't believe the great job it did.I’ve heard people talk about the 181s,it pushed the snow no problem,didn’t even bog down on the heavy stuff. Edited January 3, 2022 by Wheelhorse#1 5 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnymag3 2,515 #14124 Posted January 3, 2022 8 minutes ago, Wheelhorse#1 said: Finally received some snow ,seems like lots of other folks did too as well.Yesterday it was 62 ,today it’s Heavy wet snow. Got to try out my (new to me B-80) A great deal on this one.Changed the Diff oil,tune up and carb cleaned.Adjusted the clutch, break and plow. Couldn't believe the great job it did.I’ve heard people talk about the 181s,it pushed the snow no problem,didn’t even bog down on the heavy stuff. I can see where the muffler is !!!! nice little tractors they are...Always liked our B-80 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,254 #14125 Posted January 3, 2022 46 minutes ago, Wheelhorse#1 said: I’ve heard people talk about the 181s,it pushed the snow no problem,didn’t even bog down on the heavy stuff 8 HP ~old school~ engines are more than enough to push snow and pull heavy stuff. As long as you have enough TRACTION you're good to go. 7 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites