The Tuul Crib 7,336 #4051 Posted February 16, 2020 Finished up adjusting carburetor and Governor and getting Irv running once again. Took it out around the yard for a little seat time! I need to put my ags back on and clean it up. 10 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,360 #4052 Posted February 16, 2020 Yesterday I took the 16 auto out of the shed in order to melt the snow out of the blower housing while it sat out in the sunshine. I heard a bang while it sat idling. When I went to move it, it wouldn't move and the belt wasn't spinning. OH NO I wanted to get it back to the shed, so I released the relief valve and I still couldn't push it. I didn't really want to "but" I got chain and the 877 and dragged back to the shed and pushed it into the shed with the plow blade against the blower. One problem solved! Today tore it apart and found this Easy fix with a new belt, checked the pulley, oiled it, put it back together, closed the relief valve, and fired it up. Runs and operates like it should 6 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,071 #4053 Posted February 16, 2020 6 minutes ago, rjg854 said: Yesterday I took the 16 auto out of the shed in order to melt the snow out of the blower housing while it sat out in the sunshine. I heard a bang while it sat idling. When I went to move it, it wouldn't move and the belt wasn't spinning. OH NO I wanted to get it back to the shed, so I released the relief valve and I still couldn't push it. I didn't really want to "but" I got chain and the 877 and dragged back to the shed and pushed it into the shed with the plow blade against the blower. One problem solved! Today tore it apart and found this Easy fix with a new belt, checked the pulley, oiled it, put it back together, closed the relief valve, and fired it up. Runs and operates like it should I can see that belt better on my PC than the phone. I don't see any cracks from the outer edge of the belt towards the inner edge. I sold hundreds of that kind of belt. Very unusual for a chunk to come out like that without the entire belt showing cracks everywhere. Maybe something got on a pulley (chunk of ice ect.) I got a piece of a stick in a PTO belt that took out a small chunk. Keep your eyes and ears open next time you run it. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,360 #4054 Posted February 16, 2020 Plowed the snow that drifted into the driveway overnight back and then used the blower to get it back even further sounded and operated normally. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,071 #4055 Posted February 16, 2020 I'm wondering if a piece of ice up in the fender pr belt guard melted loose and fell into the spinning belt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,071 #4056 Posted February 17, 2020 Took advantage of my last oddball holiday for the school year and replace the throttle cable on HHHOOOWWWAAARRRDDD!!! 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
balconio 606 #4057 Posted February 22, 2020 Getting excited about new shoes for my 312-8. It's Carlisle snow hogs up front (18x6.50-8) and ITP mudlite 2's (25x10-12) for the back. I'll post pics once they're all mounted and installed. I don't think I'll have traction issues in mud and snow any longer. 7 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,656 #4058 Posted February 23, 2020 Had the Horses out for exercise today, took them all for a lap around the property. 2 9 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom2p 2,394 #4059 Posted February 24, 2020 mole tunnels everywhere - so attached a roller to a 416 and did some rolling with foliage down was able to get a few neat sunset pics 5 6 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 5,927 #4060 Posted February 24, 2020 I like your pics. We should have grass like that in around 2 months from now. Under a foot or so of snow right now. Likely mole tunnels under that though.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,968 #4061 Posted February 24, 2020 Started out this am in Lorida, Florida working on a Wheel Horse Suburban transmission. Loosening up a suburban transmission that was locked up today. Added gear oil new gasket and compared RJ brake side plate to a Suburban one. Thought about changing to an RJ plate but Ty his was for Rodney Burger and he had three Suburban tractors! 9 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,968 #4062 Posted February 24, 2020 The second one I am working on today is one that was rebuilt but with a suburban side plate on brake band side! I bought redone in West Virginia! Turns out it is an early RJ version in great condition inside! I am going to change the brake band side to an RJ plate! 4 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,145 #4063 Posted February 24, 2020 I picked up this Tecky powered Raider last week. She runs and drives, but idles like a Tecky. I gave her a double dose of Sea Foam. Hope it clears up her cough. Got the lights and the cigar lighter working. I took advantage of the 60F temps to clean and paint the front wheels. Old playing cards make great masking. Had to take one tire off and patch the tube. If the stars line up, you may get to know this one at the Big Show. 2 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
balconio 606 #4064 Posted February 25, 2020 I got the tires mounted and tested them out this morning. I'm now able to hop right over downed logs, churn thru mud and snow with ease, and I've got another 1.5" of ground clearance. I never got stuck once and I was really trying. The ride on asphalt is pretty choppy now but I that's a surface I rarely ride on. As an added bonus I didn't have to raise the seat pan at all, the clearance is tight but it's there. The mudlite 2s are very impressive rear tires. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,968 #4065 Posted February 25, 2020 Rodney Burger and I working on a third three piece transmission . Pretty dirty and bad bearings and brass bushings! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,968 #4066 Posted February 25, 2020 Rodney Burger and I working on a third three piece transmission . Pretty dirty and bad bearings and brass bushings in differential and axle housings on side plates! 3 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,336 #4067 Posted February 26, 2020 11 hours ago, Lane Ranger said: Rodney Burger and I working on a third three piece transmission . Pretty dirty and bad bearings and brass bushings in differential and axle housings on side plates! Looks like you got it under control lane ! But l have to say thats an interesting use for a drum throne! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #4068 Posted February 27, 2020 (edited) Put a decal on a dash plate.. might seem small but a huge accomplishment for me in not screwing it up first time around! Used windex method and worked good for old chief ten thumbs here... Edited February 27, 2020 by WHX24 2 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
balconio 606 #4069 Posted February 27, 2020 I greased all the fittings I could find and adjusted the brakes. I also turned the clutch rod in to change the pedal travel to my liking. I've been out mudding every day this week and I don't intend on stopping anytime soon. I don't know if it's because it has a steering wheel and no suspension, or because it's low revving and heavy but I find riding my trails more relaxing and enjoyable on the tractor than an ATV. Makes 8 acres seem a lot bigger at slower speeds lol. I guess it's like a hardtail chopper vs a sport bike, one has a certain feel and visceral appeal and the other just goes real fast. 2 7 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,432 #4070 Posted February 27, 2020 5 hours ago, balconio said: enjoyable on the tractor Life is about the journey, not the destination. Taking your time and looking around is what it's all about. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bottjernat1 2,190 #4071 Posted February 27, 2020 On 2/26/2020 at 5:42 AM, The Tool Crib said: Looks like you got it under control lane ! But l have to say thats an interesting use for a drum throne! When i had mine redone i used motion industry for my bearings,seals and bushings. Mine had the problem of someone took it apart at one time and they never put gaskets between the plates and so i had metal on metal grinding and most of the bearings were stuck. She is like brand new now. I had lots of help on mine i took it apart but i had a guy put it back together for me. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pkerot 73 #4072 Posted February 27, 2020 I've never had a wheel horse before but I got a 1981 gt2500 today. Front tires wont hold air. I'm going to take the bowl off of the carburetor and squirt diesel down the sparkplug hole and see if it will spin over and start. I'm happy to find this forum so I can learn about the wheel horse. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,432 #4073 Posted February 27, 2020 1 minute ago, pkerot said: I've never had a wheel horse before but I got a 1981 gt2500 today. Front tires wont hold air. I'm going to take the bowl off of the carburetor and squirt diesel down the sparkplug hole and see if it will spin over and start. I'm happy to find this forum so I can learn about the wheel horse. Welcome to Red square! Great bunch of folks here. Any questions you have, ask away... By the way. We love our pictures.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pkerot 73 #4074 Posted February 28, 2020 Thank you. I had to push the mower hundreds of feet to the trailer with 4 flat tires so I am tired and quit early today. I got the carburetor off, not bad inside. I put a hot battery on it.The key is in the ignition but nothing happened so I jumped straight to the starter. It spins good.I had taken the sparkplug out. It looks good. I put diesel down the hole and the starter blew it out so compression looks good. The muffler looks good except the seam is cracked. I took it off so I can weld and one of the bolts broke off in the block. So I'll have fun drilling it out. Got stuff to do in the morning but later will clean electrical connections so it turns the starter with the key and check for spark and get you guys some pictures. I sure am glad you guys have a forum for this machine. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob R 966 #4075 Posted February 28, 2020 (edited) Suggest you put TUBES in the tires going flat I have done this many tires some pretty badly dry rotted and this works great..... suggest you heat the tires with a heat gun or dryer so they are warm then break the bead on both sides pry the valve side past the rim, pop out the existing valve, insert the tube and replace this side under rim. Edited February 28, 2020 by Rob R 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
