Andy N. 2,142 #20251 Posted November 12, 2023 Got the 60" deck removed from the 520-H. Cleaned it up, sharpened the blades, and got it lubed and put up for winter. It's a beast, but it makes quick work of mowing. And leaf round up and shredding part 3 for this year. Part 4 coming soon. 5 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
76c12091520h 3,615 #20252 Posted November 13, 2023 Finished up a long overdue in depth servicing / upgrade on my 76 C120. Beyond the basic oil change, gear oil change , I added the heavy duty front spindle kit along with the matching rear wheels ( same as a 520 ) , new front and rear tires ( rears filled ) , new tie rods , replaced rear wheel bolts with studs and nuts , new axle seals , new set screws on the hubs, repainted the front section of the hood ( discolored from the heat ) and added heat reflective material to the inside , removed and sandblasted the original muffler ( usually about every 10 years ) and refinished with high temp paint , went thru the carb and rebuilt the fuel pump that was getting weak , changed out the fuel lines and added a filter , installed some non-corrosive hardware on the battery ( stainless and plastic ) , fixed / welded the all too common C-series steering tower crack at the lift arm , replaced the mule drive pulleys with the desirable early cast iron versions that have the replaceable bearings , replaced the 30 year old drive belt ( old one was still good but did it while I was in there , new clutch disc , replaced the bearings in the PTO , tightened , adjusted , shimmed, and bushed all the linkages and steering , and added LED bulbs up front . This tractor was my first Wheel Horse ( and will be the last one to go when that time comes ) and we restored it back in 1992- 93 . It has plowed snow / dirt with chains on it , hauled everything I needed it to , and has been my everyday grass cutter the whole time. Other than basic service this should get me another 30 years......I wish I had taken pictures of it before it was restored because it was really bad - blown engine, sat outside for years, surface rust on everything , original deck was rotted to pieces, but the price was right....FREE! 3 26 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 5,929 #20253 Posted November 13, 2023 Looks Awesome. Great job ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrc 812 #20254 Posted November 13, 2023 VERY nice work! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1940willys 120 #20255 Posted November 13, 2023 Very Very Nice Looking C120. You should be Very Proud to own it! Wheel Horse Forever! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drodg33 101 #20256 Posted November 13, 2023 That is one awesome looking C120. Beautiful tractor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ML3 1,197 #20257 Posted November 13, 2023 Picked up some misc needed bolts/hardware over weekend. Getting things together for rat rod Suburban. Got Predator built & tuned. Transmission all cleaned up & painted. Still gotta clean up pulleys & add gear lube. Gonna start to research best way to stop/preserve rust on rest of tractor. I'm really thinking using WD40?? 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,145 #20258 Posted November 14, 2023 Used the 312H to push some blow downs around to where I could cut firewood. 7 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colby G 233 #20259 Posted November 14, 2023 I got the Charger 12 project welded with the help of my cousins. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 6,998 #20260 Posted November 15, 2023 (edited) Morgan, the 14-8 and I spent today and yesterday gathering and burning leaves. We were working at the lake house yesterday, taking advantage of the refreshing 15mph breeze off of the lake helping to move the leaves up hill. The leaf blower was the tool of choice - until I had built up piles of leaves. At that pint, I dropped the deck off of Morgan and installed the snow blade. Worked pretty well to push the piles to the road for burning. Certainly seemed faster than the lawn sweeper. Today, we used the same tactics in therback yard of the house. Again, seemed faster than the sweeper, but I didn't have any way to get a definite time. I don't have skids on the snow blade, so I ad to set the down stop to hold the blade about 1" off of the ground. Ideally, blade skids and a floating blade would be best for this task. Was mulling over designs for a 6' tractor mounted leaf rake for next year's leaf season while I was plowing leaves. We've got enough trees and lawn area that building something like would be time well spent. Edited November 15, 2023 by 8ntruck 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evguy 556 #20261 Posted November 15, 2023 (edited) I recently discovered my snow plow blade moved leave’s very well, I have thought of a rake or blower but was surprised using a blade. I then mulched with the mower as its faster and seemed to work well. Edited November 15, 2023 by Evguy Add 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 6,998 #20262 Posted November 15, 2023 I've tried mulching. Works early in leaf season, but once the leaves really start coming down, there are too many to mulch. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,214 #20263 Posted November 15, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, 8ntruck said: Was mulling over designs for a 6' tractor mounted leaf rake for next year's leaf season while I was plowing leaves. We've got enough trees and lawn area that building something like would be time well spent. I've seen this in use by a andscaper on a rolling lawn. Amazing. Much faster, quieter, and less air polluting compared to backpack blowers. Edited November 15, 2023 by Handy Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 6,998 #20264 Posted November 15, 2023 Yup. That is really close to what I had in mind. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,071 #20265 Posted November 15, 2023 New belts and a bearing on a 63 ish square gear drive deck. It was yellow at some point in it's life! 7 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,432 #20266 Posted November 15, 2023 5 minutes ago, squonk said: . It was yellow at some point in it's life! Did any company other than Wheel Horse use those?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,071 #20267 Posted November 16, 2023 (edited) Not that I know of. Fake chickens got a ride on the 60 Suburban yard art tractor. Had to get them the heck off so I could clean the cedar leafs, spider webs and gypsy moth cocoons off so I could start mounting Christmas lights. Edited November 16, 2023 by squonk 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whtractors24 3,116 #20268 Posted November 17, 2023 Got some horses down to winterize . 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drodg33 101 #20269 Posted November 17, 2023 Jason some nice tractors there. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
balconio 606 #20270 Posted November 17, 2023 mine got a thicc coating of sheep fat sprayed on the frame, tins, and all cast iron parts underneath. i finally gave in and bought an undercoating spray gun and a gallon of Fluid Film. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,837 #20271 Posted November 18, 2023 Justin (CASE) got some AG tires and set screws snugged up on the hubs tonight. 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ML3 1,197 #20272 Posted November 18, 2023 Hopefully I'm done with fuel leaks on C105! Replaced entire fuel line, filter, tank shut off, fuel pump, & carb. Seems like everything was leaking 🙄 Pretty sure it was all original 7 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,535 #20273 Posted November 19, 2023 (edited) 30 second job to eliminate bruised shins or dinged door on Mrs Sylvan's ride... noodle with a slice makes for a perfect on off bumper for the sharp corners of the plow blades... Edited November 19, 2023 by SylvanLakeWH 7 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,432 #20274 Posted November 19, 2023 Lots of puttering around today. 4 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whtractors24 3,116 #20275 Posted November 20, 2023 @AMC RULES came down and did some tractor things . He helped inspired me with some ads from The 50’s era .this will be the wall mural. 7 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
