Handy Don 12,232 #8526 Posted January 4, 2021 After a self-imposed lockdown of a month by the two families, my son and his family spent 11 days together with us. Gave me some shop time with my 5yo grandson and this was what we came up with. He drew plans, including a "belly mower" and a trailer and we raided the scrap lumber bin together--his new favorite tool is the drill press with a hole saw for making wheels. We attached the mower with a bit of metal sheet glued to the tractor and a magnet embedded in the mower. He's delighted that "it looks just like our tractor at camp!" He has drawings for more implements we can make the next time he comes. I'm looking forward to that already. 1 6 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparkie333 265 #8527 Posted January 4, 2021 31 minutes ago, RandyLittrell said: I like to use a sharp flexible putty knife with the sharp part toward the emble Yep was reading along and though I would use a good putty knife. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparkie333 265 #8528 Posted January 4, 2021 24 minutes ago, Handy Don said: He has drawings for more implements we can make the next time he come Looks like you got er done. Good job. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparkie333 265 #8529 Posted January 4, 2021 2 hours ago, WVHillbilly520H said: I would recommend a cheap heat gun like from HF Yep a cheap heat gun. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #8530 Posted January 4, 2021 Thanks @RandyLittrell @WVHillbilly520H , and @lynnmor ! I can count on you fellows...some of your methods and tips I know... but until you remind me, they don't come to mind... Two heads are definitely better than one ! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,560 #8531 Posted January 4, 2021 31 minutes ago, Handy Don said: After a self-imposed lockdown of a month by the two families, my son and his family spent 11 days together with us. Gave me some shop time with my 5yo grandson and this was what we came up with. He drew plans, including a "belly mower" and a trailer and we raided the scrap lumber bin together--his new favorite tool is the drill press with a hole saw for making wheels. We attached the mower with a bit of metal sheet glued to the tractor and a magnet embedded in the mower. He's delighted that "it looks just like our tractor at camp!" He has drawings for more implements we can make the next time he comes. I'm looking forward to that already. Lucky kid...! Lucky Grandpa...! Great job!!! 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrazeyOlDave 860 #8532 Posted January 4, 2021 When a $6 item makes ya happy, it’s time for a self evaluation 😂 IMG_9199.mp4 4 1 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #8533 Posted January 4, 2021 (edited) Nice gadget, did you buy it for the driver, because it is still on it‘s Seat... 👍 Edited January 4, 2021 by Tractorhead 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,230 #8534 Posted January 4, 2021 2 hours ago, Tractorhead said: Nice gadget, did you buy it for the driver, because it is still on it‘s Seat... 👍 That is the optional and highly recommended seat warmer, Wheel Horse Part Number Warm Kitty. 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikMacMike 479 #8535 Posted January 4, 2021 Sorry Ebinmaine, I couldnt load pics on the messenger, here is the new WH I got for $20.....and the how I fixed the snow blower wheel problem by adding adjustable skies. Ive since straightened the auger and when I get some time Im going to tweek the auger so it fires even wet snow much further while still running at 3600rpm. 9 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,118 #8536 Posted January 4, 2021 On 1/2/2021 at 7:54 PM, 953 nut said: That picture brought back memories of my childhood. We would take a few old car hoods tied off to a tractor and all the kids in the neighborhood would pile on and go for a ride. About ten kids could ride on an old Buick straight eight hood. Hope no one out there is looking for that hood! Plastic truck bedliners are the bomb nowadays. Nice and light but you need kids to offset the wind. 5 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,502 #8537 Posted January 4, 2021 1 hour ago, MikMacMike said: Sorry Ebinmaine, I couldnt load pics on the messenger, here is the new WH I got for $20.....and the how I fixed the snow blower wheel problem by adding adjustable skies. Ive since straightened the auger and when I get some time Im going to tweek the auger so it fires even wet snow much further while still running at 3600rpm. Looks good Mike. Keep us posted on how that goes... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 5,981 #8538 Posted January 4, 2021 I like the snowblower mod. The green wheels though...... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,275 #8539 Posted January 4, 2021 16 minutes ago, cleat said: The green wheels though..... As long as they are not YELLOW! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flat Thunder Channel 178 #8540 Posted January 4, 2021 Hello everyone! I am finally back in the Wheelhorse game. Previously I was on a hiatus trying to complete all of my other projects. The list continues to grow, but I'm slowly checking items off. I just started looking at the wiring on my 520-H with a 20 HP Onan engine. I found a toasted wire with a questionable end connector. What do you think about this connector? I assume this component is the voltage regulator, but I am not confident. I plan on removing the crappy splice connector and soldiering the two wires together with a new insulated end connector. Ideas? This was factory, but I'm not impressed with it. Why insulate one end and leave the other exposed? Maybe it is a ground, but if it isn't I assumed it shorted out on the case. If there is a better thread please direct me to the right location. Happy New Year! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #8541 Posted January 4, 2021 The white wire is AC input to the regulator the piggybacked gray wire is a sense for the tach. You will find a nine pin connector just in back of the engine check that for the same kind of business. The red wire, charge to battery, in the middle of the regulator goes thru that connector and is known to melt the nine pin. Check & clean the fuse holder too. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,306 #8542 Posted January 4, 2021 That piggy back connector connects one of the two white AC wires to the stator. The gray wire goes to the tachometer and carries very little current. The two white and one red need a very good connection as they carry all of the generated current, so replace the ends if needed plus make the blades on the voltage regulator shiny clean. Also make sure that your battery cables are connected properly at both ends so that none of the starting current is diverted thru these wires. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flat Thunder Channel 178 #8543 Posted January 4, 2021 4 hours ago, WHX24 said: The white wire is AC input to the regulator the piggybacked gray wire is a sense for the tach. You will find a nine pin connector just in back of the engine check that for the same kind of business. The red wire, charge to battery, in the middle of the regulator goes thru that connector and is known to melt the nine pin. Check & clean the fuse holder too. 4 hours ago, lynnmor said: That piggy back connector connects one of the two white AC wires to the stator. The gray wire goes to the tachometer and carries very little current. The two white and one red need a very good connection as they carry all of the generated current, so replace the ends if needed plus make the blades on the voltage regulator shiny clean. Also make sure that your battery cables are connected properly at both ends so that none of the starting current is diverted thru these wires. Thanks! I knew I was asking in the correct location. I will clean them up nice and check the other connections. I feel like the lack of insulation on the gray part of the connection just begs for a direct short to ground. I will change the entire end on the burnt connection and remove the exposed portion of the connection. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #8544 Posted January 5, 2021 2 hours ago, Flat Thunder Channel said: Thanks! I will clean them up nice and check the other connections. Your .... your on the right track with clean up. One of the major problems with any of the horses with an Onan is dirt build up and how hot they run. Yes they are known to guzzle fuel which equals power but also heat they sometimes can't get rid of when rode hard and put away dirty or ill maintained. Electrical connections get dirty and develop resistance which equals more heat which equals a run away train. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #8545 Posted January 5, 2021 @WVHillbilly520H @lynnmor @Vinylguy Can any of you Onan owners help me decipher these numbers on this engine spec. label ? I see: Model and Spec # P220G-I/10955D Serial # D943161033 Part # 795220 The main part I'm having trouble seeing is the first digit/letter on the serial number. SEE PICS 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,306 #8546 Posted January 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Horse Newbie said: @WVHillbilly520H @lynnmor @Vinylguy Can any of you Onan owners help me decipher these numbers on this engine spec. label ? I see: Model and Spec # P220G-I/10955D Serial # D943161033 Part # 795220 The main part I'm having trouble seeing is the first digit/letter on the serial number. SEE PICS Look for a number stamped into the block at the top center near the pulley on that flat horizontal surface. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob R 966 #8547 Posted January 5, 2021 Did a little snow clean up with the GT14 the ole girl did herself proud IMG_1934.MOV 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greentored 3,214 #8548 Posted January 5, 2021 Experiment #46,821: Fixed a tire hernia issue on the 701. 3M panel bonding adhesive fits the wallet better than a new pair of those Firestones. Now stop laughing! 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,502 #8549 Posted January 5, 2021 18 minutes ago, Greentored said: Experiment #46,821: Fixed a tire hernia issue on the 701. 3M panel bonding adhesive fits the wallet better than a new pair of those Firestones. Now stop laughing! I might be super curious to see how that works out over time. Just because we've done something a certain way for a certain amount of time doesn't mean it's the only way or best way. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greentored 3,214 #8550 Posted January 5, 2021 8 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: I might be super curious to see how that works out over time. Just because we've done something a certain way for a certain amount of time doesn't mean it's the only way or best way. Anxious to see myself. Sometimes we gotta look at things like "well, it's no good the way it is, if this experiment doesnt hold up, it was no good anyhow." Just love them old tires on old machines, but cant justify the cost of new ones. Ol 701 will be rockin ags if this doesnt hold. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
