702854boy 44 #22851 Posted January 22 Yes, we ordered the repair hubs yesterday.And we're thinking they should get here this weekend 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,108 #22852 Posted January 23 Put new hubs, wheel and tires on my D200. The old 18 x 8.50 x 8 tires had some cracks and made steering very taxing. The odd ball wheel bearings were going to be a future problem. Hardest part was mounting the tires, 6pr trailer type, they have very stiff sidewalls. Other PIA was seating the dust caps on the new hubs. Once it warms up I have to attack a triaxle load of 2B stone... 2 12 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelhorse#1 1,736 #22853 Posted January 25 On 1/19/2025 at 12:37 PM, 702854boy said: How do I tell when my likeness of Wheelhorses has become an addiction? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikMacMike 481 #22854 Posted January 25 On 1/23/2025 at 2:48 PM, pfrederi said: Put new hubs, wheel and tires on my D200. The old 18 x 8.50 x 8 tires had some cracks and made steering very taxing. The odd ball wheel bearings were going to be a future problem. Hardest part was mounting the tires, 6pr trailer type, they have very stiff sidewalls. Other PIA was seating the dust caps on the new hubs. Once it warms up I have to attack a triaxle load of 2B stone... That is sweet, I know what you mean by taxing to steer too!!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 69,557 #22855 Posted January 25 2 hours ago, MikMacMike said: That is sweet, I know what you mean by taxing to steer too!!! Hi Mike!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
702854boy 44 #22856 Posted January 26 I got the new hubs installed on the 854 and made it look cool for about half an hour. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 69,557 #22857 Posted January 26 8 hours ago, 702854boy said: I got the new hubs installed on the 854 and made it look cool for about half an hour. What happened at the 31 minute mark? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
702854boy 44 #22858 Posted January 26 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: What happened at the 31 minute mark? We took those wheels off, put the front wheels from the 702 on it and put the tire-less rims on the 702. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,108 #22859 Posted January 26 Should have put trailer hubs and wheels on the D200 years ago...almost like power steering....Hasn't solved traction problem pushing into the pile 3 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bassJAM 88 #22860 Posted January 27 I feel like I'm behind the times, but I put LED's on my horse since one of the old lights had burnt out. Testing in my shed with the lights out it seems better, I guess the first early morning snow plow job will tell me how they do. 9 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg Cullison 76 #22861 Posted January 27 I thought about doing that as well but initially couldn't decide between the benefit of LED's and trying to keep it original.. I ultimately went with the latter but am always wondering if I made the wrong choice... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 69,557 #22862 Posted January 27 1 hour ago, Greg Cullison said: I thought about doing that as well but initially couldn't decide between the benefit of LED's and trying to keep it original.. I ultimately went with the latter but am always wondering if I made the wrong choice... Originality is neat but these aren't COPO cars or something. Go LED. It'll be a good decision. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ML3 1,374 #22863 Posted January 27 I did led lamps on my 654. Definitely an improvement. They are really bright. I wasn't worried about originality as its a working tractor. I considered putting led bulbs under the original lenses on my 953 & my 753 HL5 lights but I don't really use those tractors at night..... 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,995 #22864 Posted January 27 I’m not into preservation as much as utilization so I always include in my thinking “What would Cecil do faced with the same choice?” LED is cheaper, lasts longer and gives better light. 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,995 #22865 Posted January 27 1 minute ago, ML3 said: I did led lamps on my 654. That setup is one option I’m considering for my 854. BTW, I like the safety pin on the front axle pivot pin. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ML3 1,374 #22866 Posted January 27 24 minutes ago, Handy Don said: That setup is one option I’m considering for my 854. BTW, I like the safety pin on the front axle pivot pin. It's been there since I bought tractor. Hasn't failed yet 🤞 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 13,020 #22867 Posted January 27 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: Go LED. It'll be a good decision. All my tractors have LEDs on them. I haven't replaced a light in years and they work so much better. Very few "new" things are any good nowadays. LEDs are one of the few new items that are actually better than the original. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OutdoorEnvy 1,688 #22868 Posted January 27 I just put LED's on my 416 and they seem great. I will do them for my 312 next. Much brighter. I didn't get the super bright ones as I didn't want them to be blinding. I got the 9w 3000k. Just want to light up the work area well and let cars see me in the dark if ever needed. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 69,557 #22869 Posted January 27 15 minutes ago, OutdoorEnvy said: I didn't get the super bright ones as I didn't want them to be blinding I got the "WTH is that - a spaceship?" Brightosity 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OutdoorEnvy 1,688 #22870 Posted January 27 6 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: I got the "WTH is that - a spaceship?" Brightosity They'll never guess 50 year old tractor! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wvtroutbum81 215 #22871 Posted January 27 29 minutes ago, OutdoorEnvy said: I just put LED's on my 416 and they seem great. I will do them for my 312 next. Much brighter. I didn't get the super bright ones as I didn't want them to be blinding. I got the 9w 3000k. Just want to light up the work area well and let cars see me in the dark if ever needed. Do you mind sharing what lights you used and how they are mounted Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,717 #22872 Posted January 27 Still no engine on my project tractor …but I still picked up this complete kit today. 10 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,900 #22873 Posted January 28 Who say's a 420 -LSE can't lay down a patch. Took her for a trail ride today and when I went to put it away the right rear started spinning so I opened the throttle up and watched it spin. Haven't done that since 1999 when I sold my 70 Chevelle SS big block. Boy did that feel good. Doesn't take much to amuse myself as I get older. Can anyone relate ? 1 1 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 69,557 #22874 Posted January 28 5 minutes ago, JCM said: Can anyone relate ? Yes. Yes I can. Yepp. 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,717 #22875 Posted January 28 9 minutes ago, JCM said: Can anyone relate ? I can relate…I try to peel out every time I’m “tractoring” around your property 1 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
