What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?

[Achto 27,594]

9 hours ago, WHX24 said:

Half a mind to upfit this girl with hydraulics for a backup plow rig. The rest of it has got all the makings.

 

Jim, hydraulics will make that tractor a perfect plow mule. Let me know when you need the crank shaft extension made so that you can use that CW Hein Wernner pump.

Edited June 16, 2020 by Achto

[953 nut 55,280]

10 hours ago, Redfox2415 said:

Any chance you have a GT14 mule drive for sale?

The GT-14 didn't come with a front mule drive like the later tractors have. To pose a wanted ad just click on this link.               https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/classifieds/wanted/?do=form&d=2

[WHX?? 48,823]

On 6/14/2020 at 9:58 AM, Racinbob said:

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.  

Can you get me the sku's of the pullies you used Bob?

Any problems with clearance on the belt guard?

Looking to do the same to get a little more speed out of the 702. The way it sounds the stock 70 ' belt works.

Also the 1055 that might get the same treatment if it works out as well as you say.  

Looks like they have quite the selection .... https://usapulley.com/

Edited June 16, 2020 by WHX24

[Racinbob 11,082]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/100s-of-NEW-V-Belt-Pulley-2-7-3-3-1-2-3-3-4-4-4-1-2-5-All-Bore-Sizes/381677194774?hash=item58ddbbce16:g:wEkAAOSwr41XHso7&var=650740874697

 

Here's where I got them. His website is usapulley.com I don't think he had sku's. 

I had to open up the belt guard just a wee bit at the engine end and readjust the belt stop tab but you can't tell even knowing it's been done. Remember the bigger pulley is only 1/4" larger radius. 

A 70" belt looks to be about perfect. It doesn't allow the idler to pull back quite as far as the stock pulley setup but I think it's actually better. Belt engagement is excellent. So excellent that the first test drive it caught me off guard and the front wheels popped up about a foot as I was exiting the garage. 

 

[WHX?? 48,823]

Ok I was lookin on their website and he has sku's there. Silly me not thinking they are on flea bay. 

As long as I don't have to alter the belt guard. Dan and Cindy would strangle me I messed up the paint! 

Guessing the front is single groove? Not that it matters these girls won't ever run a attachment.

Thanks Bob

[Achto 27,594]

49 minutes ago, Racinbob said:

So excellent that the first test drive it caught me off guard and the front wheels popped up about a foot as I was exiting the garage. 

 

This is definitely some thing that people should be aware of when they start playing with gearing/pulleying up their tractor. The two tractors that I have with larger pulleys on the engine like to pull the front wheels off of the ground on take off. With Radpferd you do not want to let the clutch out unless that engine as at an idle, or he will throw you on your back. Going faster is fun just remember to be safe. 

Edited June 16, 2020 by Achto

[WHX?? 48,823]

BTW Dan the other day when I was playing on Radpferd she did pop out of third once but only on start .. never while cruisng. Maybe for how often it happens not worth opening again? 

[Pullstart 62,905]

Far from a WH... but there’s a familiarity with that of a 300 series hood....

 

 

[Achto 27,594]

5 minutes ago, WHX24 said:

Maybe for how often it happens not worth opening again? 

 

If you get on the throttle hard it will pop out on acceleration more than I care for. Seems there are not many shows this year I have moved that project to my winter list.

[Racinbob 11,082]

1 hour ago, WHX24 said:

Ok I was lookin on their website and he has sku's there. Silly me not thinking they are on flea bay. 

As long as I don't have to alter the belt guard. Dan and Cindy would strangle me I messed up the paint! 

Guessing the front is single groove? Not that it matters these girls won't ever run a attachment.

Thanks Bob

 

Same with my 854. I removed the three groove and used a single on the engine but I don't see why a double groove couldn't be added if a person wanted to run attachments. 

 

44 minutes ago, WHX24 said:

BTW Dan the other day when I was playing on Radpferd she did pop out of third once but only on start .. never while cruisng. Maybe for how often it happens not worth opening again? 

 

Put it in 3rd with just the detents holding it there and see if there's any in/out play on the drive pulley. There should be zero. I've installed a shim on the input shaft to eliminate some play on as few transmissions and my 854 was no exception. I try to select a thickness that allows just a tiny bit of pressure from the detent ball riding in the groove. Easy fix if you have that issue. It's only going to get worse if it isn't fixed. 

 

[WHX?? 48,823]

11 hours ago, Achto said:

t me know when you need the crank shaft extension made

You may have to cut the hole in the screen too... You know how I  when I have to cut vintage! 

 

6 hours ago, Racinbob said:

installed a shim on the input shaft

I've never done that but you can bet your bottom dollar next one I open I will. 

[Tractorhead 9,064]

Mowed first time my new Area until the night.

Have to use the today‘s rainfree timeline, after finishing it begin‘s again to rain.

 

forecast tells comeing few day‘s some more Rain, IR Sattelite confirms that.

Mowed up to 30cm high grass was a little fight for the Deck.

But the Engine seems not really impressed.

 

 

[953 nut 55,280]

10 hours ago, Racinbob said:

Belt engagement is excellent. So excellent that the first test drive it caught me off guard and the front wheels popped up about a foot as I was exiting the garage.

               Do it again and have Mrs.Racin standing by with a camera.                  On second thought, don't do it again        we are getting too old to be that stupid.          

[Racinbob 11,082]

I'm going with the second thought Richard. I'm that stupid but at least I remember how old I am..............most of the time. 

Edited June 17, 2020 by Racinbob

[WHX?? 48,823]

EB claims he is a 90 year old kid Bob?!?!

 

[Racinbob 11,082]

I think he's still a young pup. Well, maybe an old pup.

[Tractorhead 9,064]

4 hours ago, 953 nut said:

                         we are getting too old to be that stupid.          

 

                         - really  

[ebinmaine 67,551]

6 hours ago, WHX24 said:

EB claims he is a 90 year old kid Bob?!?!

 

Not quite calendar 90. (50 this year in December)

Though some days I feel like 90. 

 

[Lee1977 6,663]

7 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

Not quite calendar 90. (50 this year in December)

Though some days I feel like 90. 

 

Your may be slower than a 90 year old on that tractor project.  

[rjg854 11,376]

Just put on a @BOB ELLISON C-160 seat.  His seats are the absolute best! 

[19richie66 17,508]

Just converted to a 417-A to a 412-A. Everyone is having to cut back to save a little..... 

[johnnymag3 2,520]

working on the 1275, trying to install the darn PTO pulley....I cannot find the button that is held in with the C clip...the one in the PTO pulley !!! Where in the world do I find one, and what the heck is it called?? Im also looking for a clutch disc, or replacement disc. I can replace mine if needed. Just trying to get this together....stinks having so many parts, you cant see the forest for the trees....

I don't like that !!!!     

[johnnymag3 2,520]

I guess Im going to have to buy one of these items....I wish I knew what it was called  ???

goes in the PTO pulley, and is held in place, or captured with the C-clips

 

HELP !!!!

[AMC RULES 37,130]

Loaded up the 1075 for an oh bright thirty trip up to Waterloo in the morning

[WHX?? 48,823]

I have no idea what you are referring to Johnny but this is why  speak a thousand words... pony up and shell out the twenty clams for supporter. A 1275 does not ring a bell with any model I am familiar with.