What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?

[ClassicTractorProfessor 5,314]

Never thought of trying the grease...that's a good idea. I usually remove the tires before paint, but these are so old I was afraid of tearing them. But I figure for a quick respray of a working tractor it'll be fine 

[echris 1,425]

Found this one today while the dash screws were a-painting.
Please don't put a cotter pin in here. Especially not a too-small cotter pin.

I guess I figured out why my lift was still cranky after lubing it up good.



 

[ebinmaine 67,271]

10 hours ago, JCM said:

does that mean I am getting old or own to many 3,4 and 500 series WH's

I don't feel that it's an age issue but it's absolutely an imbalance issue.

 

This is a clear indication of an imbalance in the early/late model Horse mix.

 

The way to rectify the situation is this:

Count all present Horse herd and separate count by generation type.

Add ((NOT subtract!!!)) appropriate numbers of horses to generations seeming low in count.

 

Recount to verify correct balance.

 

Enjoy.

 

 

[953 nut 55,074]

10 hours ago, echris said:

whomever identifies where that set screw belongs. Heh heh heh

Dogpoint screw hold the shift lever in place.

[Pullstart 62,787]

20 hours ago, 8ntruck said:

The glasses seem to be a recent addition.

 

I'm also getting a beta test item - a never lost key.  Can't wait to see how that works.

 

17 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

They call those a push button starter ?

Putt Putt don’t need no key   just a push button killer...

[Pullstart 62,787]

3 hours ago, 953 nut said:

Dogpoint screw hold the shift lever in place.

my guess too @echris.  Does the shifter pull straight out now?

[Racinbob 11,042]

A few days ago I posted that I swapped the 2.5" engine pulley with a 3" on my 854 to get just a fuzz more speed. I had to up the belt size to 71" and it worked like a charm. While I was happy with the results I never am willing to leave well enough alone so I decided to swap out the transmission pulley with a 3.5". I found a great place to get just about any pulley you want. usapulley.com 

The pulley was delivered yesterday and I made the swap this morning. I went back to the stock 70" belt. Perfect!! For pulling the grandkids around the paths 2nd gear is just right. 3rd gear pretty much gets with the program. Curiosity got me on the internet to find a calculator to figure RPM by just punching in the numbers. I used 2000 engine RPM which is about what I run it at.

 

Stock 2.5" engine and 4" input = 1250rpm

3" engine and 4" input = 1500rpm

3" engine and 3.5" input = 1715rpm

 

That comes out to almost a 40% increase. Ok, ok, I've got too much time on my hands but I've been instructed to take it easy for a few days, I figure swapping pulleys is taking it easy.  

[ebinmaine 67,271]

2 hours ago, Racinbob said:

almost a 40% increase

So if it's stock top speed is 6 or so you're around 8.4 ish.

 

 

I think an 854 that does that is cookin right along pretty well.

 

[Pullstart 62,787]

Got “Leroy” running on 2 year old gas!

 

 

[D_Mac 8,593]

Finally got the engine mounts installed today... That was a 2 day project < ugh> . Big difference I suggest anyone who still has the rubber mounts to change them to the soild mounts. Got the C running better then it looks and I have to say... It looks pretty good too !!!

[echris 1,425]

8 hours ago, 953 nut said:

Dogpoint screw hold the shift lever in place.

Hmm, I'll have to double-check. That was my first thought, but I was sure there's a set screw in there without a jam nut.

Thanks!

 

[ClassicTractorProfessor 5,314]

Nothing looks better than fresh red paint

[WVHillbilly520H 10,373]

Brought the 1 owner 414-8 back from ... Just needs a bit of paint on the fender pan and hood and a good washing and it'll be ready for a new owner maybe.

[johnnymag3 2,515]

17 hours ago, echris said:

I love your playing card trick! And if you want to be completely sure no paint gets on the tires, give em a good coat of grease before you stick the cards in. After the paint cures, wipe the grease off. No paint.

This is an old trick, used my a lot of old members here....The card trick is patented by one of the Administrators I believe

 

[8ntruck 6,991]

22 hours ago, echris said:

Found this one today while the dash screws were a-painting.
Please don't put a cotter pin in here. Especially not a too-small cotter pin.

I guess I figured out why my lift was still cranky after lubing it up good.



 

Found a bent Finnish nail in mine.  It now has a washer under a hairpin type spring clip.

[ClassicTractorProfessor 5,314]

23 hours ago, echris said:

Found this one today while the dash screws were a-painting.
Please don't put a cotter pin in here. Especially not a too-small cotter pin.

I guess I figured out why my lift was still cranky after lubing it up good.



 

I've found baling wire in several of mine, some in the lift mechanism, and some in the clutch rod. Didn't surprise me much, all mine came from right here in Oklahoma and baling wire is the number one tool in any Okie's toolbox 

[Racinbob 11,042]

18 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

So if it's stock top speed is 6 or so you're around 8.4 ish.

 

 

I think an 854 that does that is cookin right along pretty well.

 

 

We had 3 of our grandkids (3 year old girl and 7 and 9 year old boys) for the weekend which always results in tractor rides and yesterday afternoon was no exception. I took them around on the path running in 2nd gear so everything was as usual. At the far end of the property I have a path cleared to the road which is about 900' from the driveway. I ran up to the road then put her in 3rd and opened her up. All 3 grinned from ear to ear and when we gat back our granddaughter said with a laugh "grandpa, my hair was blowing back". I think I hit on a good combination here. 

[echris 1,425]

I busted my WH new parts cherry today.

Love the decal @wheelhorseman included. Perfect play on the old WH ads.

 

Edited June 15, 2020 by echris

[echris 1,425]

On 6/14/2020 at 10:27 AM, pullstart said:

my guess too @echris.  Does the shifter pull straight out now?

 

 

I checked tonight. There is a set screw in the boss, just not the correct one. Funny since the correct screw/jam nut was stuck in the shifter boot. It was right there last service guy.

Edited June 15, 2020 by echris
Added pic

[Ed Kennell 38,022]

I was about 15 minutes from finishing the mowing with the 417H when the 48" SD started making a noise that Sounded like a baffle had come loose and was hitting a blade.

It wasn't too horrible, so I finished mowing and started to remove the deck.    This is what I found. The zerk was gone and the nut and spindle was nicely rounded.

 

 

Then the 417 pulled the boat out to get it ready for the crabbing season.

 

 

All the while, my neighbor's hired hand (12 years old) prepped the field for planting.

[echris 1,425]

3 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said:

I was about 15 minutes from finishing the mowing with the 417H when the 48" SD started making a noise that Sounded like a baffle had come loose and was hitting a blade.

It wasn't too horrible, so I finished mowing and started to remove the deck.    This is what I found. The zerk was gone and the nut and spindle was nicely rounded.

 

 

Then the 417 pulled the boat out to get it ready for the crabbing season.

 

 

 

All the while, my neighbor's hired hand (12 years old) prepped the field for planting.

 

Funny you should post this today. Sunday, I removed the deck on the 318 I just bought, and left the washer and hitch clip for the lift on the workbench on purpose. I was thinking, I don't ever remember seeing a lift pop off the deck when I was a kid working at the shop, I don't think it's needed.

Let me ask the fellas on the forum.

Welp, there's my answer. Thanks!

Love your Real Horse/Reel Horse!

[WHX?? 48,776]

Stripped down a really nice all original '68 Raider 12 for inspection and repair. Was abused and put away wet by PO but has great potential. Hubs and keyways very sound. Rims had the totally wrong offset and some other minor PO inflicted injuries. Half a mind to up fit this girl with hydraulics for a backup or loaner plow rig. The rest of it has got all the makings.

Edited June 16, 2020 by WHX24

[Redfox2415 1]

Any chance you have a GT14 mule drive for sale?

[WHX?? 48,776]

Who you askin Red fox?? Put a wanted in classifieds. 

[echris 1,425]

On 6/14/2020 at 10:15 PM, HandyProfessor said:

I've found baling wire in several of mine, some in the lift mechanism, and some in the clutch rod. Didn't surprise me much, all mine came from right here in Oklahoma and baling wire is the number one tool in any Okie's toolbox 

Here's the thing about bailing wire, if you know what you're doing, you can sometimes perform miracles with it. I'm sure most of you guys here know more about this than me.

But my Dad grew up on a farm. He told me stories about when he was 14-15 and driving the farmers old Ford pickup into town and the farmer told him, "Take your time and hurry up."
He also showed me how to mend a snapped shovel handle with bailing wire. I was just a kid, but still, no way, not going to work. It did. Farmers know how to fix $hit.