Lee1977 6,659 #14501 Posted January 31, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, Chestnut said: I was finished with the "must do" part of the job and was making a path around the house to walk the dog. Have to get out the snowshoes and break a trail for that. I don't have a spare in stock, but worst case I could scavenge one off the other (summer) machine. That's why we need more then one Wheel Horse, I've borrowed complete PTO off a nother machine when mine tossed out the lining or the bearing gave up. There is a difference between the 300, 400, and 500 PTOs and the older ones It's the thickness of the clutch backing plate. It need to match the thickness behind the grove on the sleeve. If you use the newer clutch plate on the older sleeve you will wear out the c-clips holding the sleeve in place. I'm not sure about and older clutch and a newer sleeve but It might wear the c-clips from the sleeve pushing in. I don't know what year the change was made, but I know it's there my 1977 had the thicker plate. Edited January 31, 2022 by Lee1977 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chestnut 315 #14502 Posted January 31, 2022 6 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Just an FYI.... You can set up a PayPal in a few minutes and it will take a credit card. I use it that way quite often. Silly me. Both of them use Paypal. I should have remembered that a Paypal account isn't required, you can do the transaction as a guest. I'm just trying to avoid setting up more and more online accounts. Anyway, I have the part on order. Probably not here in time for whatever comes Friday, but I'll figure that out when it comes. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackhood Bill 721 #14503 Posted January 31, 2022 On 1/30/2022 at 2:54 PM, Lane Ranger said: All ready for snowstorm Landon headed our way next week! First time using a 314 hydro with hydro like and snowblower. I have used a 314 hydro with snowplow before but looking forward to seeing what this will do with a good snowfall! Lane I’m sure it will move whatever you put in it’s way. My c-145 hydro eats it right up. No problems I have that same single on it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chestnut 315 #14504 Posted January 31, 2022 7 hours ago, Lee1977 said: That's why we need more then one Wheel Horse, I've borrowed complete PTO off a nother machine when mine tossed out the lining or the bearing gave up. There is a difference between the 300, 400, and 500 PTOs and the older ones It's the thickness of the clutch backing plate. It need to match the thickness behind the grove on the sleeve. If you use the newer clutch plate on the older sleeve you will wear out the c-clips holding the sleeve in place. I'm not sure about and older clutch and a newer sleeve but It might wear the c-clips from the sleeve pushing in. I don't know what year the change was made, but I know it's there my 1977 had the thicker plate. Thanks for the tip. My two machines are both 520H's and only about 3-4 years apart. I'm going to date myself and say I had an early learning experience doing an engine transplant on a Corvair. Found out the factory used several different flywheel/disc/pressure plate combinations in the first few years of production. Got the wrong mix the first time. Hope I don't run into the same kind of issue this time. Too cold out there to spend a lot of time correcting mistakes. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,557 #14505 Posted February 1, 2022 Gassed, oiled, Super Lubed @peter lenastyle on the blades and ready to roll for Michigan’s planned Snowmageddon tomorrow through Thursday… anywhere from nothing to 6” forecast with rain to start it off tomorrow… even gassed up Dad’s old two stroke toro to help with tight cleanup duties where needed… 2 12 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrazeyOlDave 860 #14506 Posted February 1, 2022 Hey fellas, any suggestions on a GOOD set of tire chains? Everywhere I go, they are all China junk and not a true left and right side chains. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,492 #14507 Posted February 2, 2022 1 hour ago, KrazeyOlDave said: left and right side chains I've never even seen a set for a garden tractor with 2 sides. Maybe watch the fleabay? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southern_Secret 463 #14508 Posted February 2, 2022 6 hours ago, KrazeyOlDave said: true left and right side chains .....I guess im not as smart as I thought 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,275 #14509 Posted February 2, 2022 the 4" hood lift to fit the diesel started today. I had to pay attention to keep the steering shaft at the correct angle. That's why I had to move the top part of the dash back. I think it is going to come out nice. 1 15 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #14510 Posted February 2, 2022 4 minutes ago, Maxwell-8 said: I think it is going to come out nice. DARN RIGHT! Keep it up buddy!!! Don 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,003 #14511 Posted February 2, 2022 @Maxwell-8 looks like you have access to a press brake? Looks good. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #14512 Posted February 2, 2022 1 minute ago, 8ntruck said: @Maxwell-8 looks like you have access to a press brake? Looks good. @Maxwell-8 has access to everything... Here I am looking at (just now) buying a plasma cutter... Don 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,275 #14513 Posted February 2, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, 8ntruck said: @Maxwell-8 looks like you have access to a press brake? Looks good. Yup, one for bending and one for cutting. Makes fabricating a real pleasure. no plasma cutter yet haha Edited February 2, 2022 by Maxwell-8 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #14514 Posted February 2, 2022 1 minute ago, Maxwell-8 said: no plasma cutter yet haha HAH! Well, I am probably going to be buying one here soon. I have some work to do on my zero turn's mowing deck before Spring... Just send me your metal... @Maxwell-8 I'll cut it for you... Don 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,028 #14515 Posted February 2, 2022 41 minutes ago, Maxwell-8 said: the 4" hood lift to fit the diesel started today. I had to pay attention to keep the steering shaft at the correct angle. That's why I had to move the top part of the dash back. Fabricator fowl! Do you have a brake for EVERYONE????? Just joking @Maxwell-8, I'm simply jealous. That tower mod looks fantastic. I look forward to more! 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,626 #14516 Posted February 2, 2022 @Blackhood Bill looks ready , don, forget to lubricate your blower auger chain before and after use , make them spin up easier , also the pto driven spring tension pulley frame behind blower housing , typically neglected , and rusty , lubricate those side frame holes , follows belt drive easier , added a knob to my chute control lever / rod , easy , just some stuff I use, pete 3 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #14517 Posted February 2, 2022 @peter lena I am serious as a heart-attack... you need to create a lubrication manual for Redsquare. I, for one, would absolutely love for you to do that. Don 5 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,028 #14518 Posted February 2, 2022 34 minutes ago, Snoopy11 said: @peter lena I am serious as a heart-attack... you need to create a lubrication manual for Redsquare. I'll second that one. It would be an asset. Pete has the knowledge! He puts stuff up that I've never even thought about before. Most definitely gets us thinking! 3 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,492 #14519 Posted February 2, 2022 I'll "third" that. If a thread had the info on a front to rear lube and maintenance guide it would be handy. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,492 #14520 Posted February 2, 2022 I'd add a link to that from my New-to-the-herd checklist 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R Scheer 502 #14521 Posted February 2, 2022 I was impressed yet again with the Wheelhorse. I took the dog for a walk and saw my 80+ yo neighbour trying to clear a 4' high drift at the end of her driveway. The plowing company had piled all the snow from her driveway at the end, so she couldn't see any cars coming when she backed out. I took it slowly, but the deuce chomped through the pile with no issue. I should have taken a before picture. 2 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,492 #14522 Posted February 2, 2022 2 minutes ago, R Scheer said: I was impressed yet again with the Wheelhorse. I took the dog for a walk and saw my 80+ yo neighbour trying to clear a 4' high drift at the end of her driveway. The plowing company had piled all the snow from her driveway at the end, so she couldn't see any cars coming when she backed out. I took it slowly, but the deuce chomped through the pile with no issue. I should have taken a before picture. Thank you for doing that. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #14523 Posted February 2, 2022 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: front to rear lube and maintenance guide That's easy: If it moves, lube it. If it doesn't, paint it. 2 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #14524 Posted February 2, 2022 (edited) On 1/31/2022 at 3:43 PM, Blackhood Bill said: looking forward to seeing what this will do with a good snowfall Mine did very well with the dump we got... One thing I noticed though was that I had to take it a bit slower than expected, but I believe it is because there is a WRONG and WIMPY spring on the idler! Augers kept stalling out when I pushed a little too hard. New spring on order... The correct spring is a 6651 part number and is 7/8" OD, 0.10 wire, hook to hook 5-3/4" If you can find a "Century Spring 5532" that's an exact match for the WH part. And this one is VERY close, Century C-263 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BQWVLY/ What's on yours Bill? Edited February 2, 2022 by Jeff-C175 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #14525 Posted February 2, 2022 Boys... weather is saying 12+ inches... Chains on. HellHorse ready to launch. Don 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
