OldWorkHorse 3,045 #8626 Posted January 11, 2021 18 minutes ago, pullstart said: We did that same idea with “Steve” the C-81! Worked out pretty well, kinda what I'm going to go for I got atv tires going on the front of my project so got to get them mounted for a space reference. Small part of me believes I'll have ordered all this to put a stack on it haha 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #8627 Posted January 11, 2021 22 hours ago, Jeff-C175 said: Wonder how much more 'solid' it's going to be, probably like a hard tail Harley! I drove around a bit this morning with the new solid mounts installed. I have to say that I noticed NO difference in the amount of vibration. Felt the exact same to me. Motor doesn't rock when PTO is engaged and belt stays aligned now. I like them... plus, they add a little 'bling' nice shiny munimula parts. I thought I would mention this... I thought it might be a good idea to raise the engine up one thick washer distance so I selected four washers and tried to install them between the mount and the bar. Couldn't get the bolts started. I could get the two fronts or the two rears but not all four. Wellll... after futzing with it for about an hour wondering why, it seems I forgot about geometry. Since the mounts are on an angle, adding height changes the geometry. Of COURSE the bolts won't line up! Duuhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #8628 Posted January 11, 2021 9 minutes ago, Jeff-C175 said: after futzing with it for about an hour wondering why, it seems I forgot about geometry Sounds like something I would do...lol 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparkie333 265 #8629 Posted January 11, 2021 20 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Time for some ratcheting wrenches? I got set of these there is still many places they wont help. Good luck. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparkie333 265 #8630 Posted January 11, 2021 18 hours ago, KrazeyOlDave said: Send it to me, I’ll weld it up and send it back to ya. 👍 Man I like that floor. Dang--just--Dang. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparkie333 265 #8631 Posted January 11, 2021 4 hours ago, Jeff-C175 said: geometry. I didn't even know he was still around. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparkie333 265 #8632 Posted January 11, 2021 On 1/9/2021 at 11:53 AM, KrazeyOlDave said: Bought some stuff for my tractors, Can see the guy with the $ --Just saying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,502 #8633 Posted January 11, 2021 1 hour ago, sparkie333 said: I got set of these there is still many places they wont help. Good luck. Check out the ones I actually bought. Rare to find a place they don't work. Of course then I get out a little C4..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greentored 3,214 #8634 Posted January 11, 2021 (edited) HUGE milestone yesterday fellas!!! Brought 'lawn duty' to Maries to do leaf duty, as it finally quit raining enough to do it. Shes never operated a GT in her life, tried the 655 for about 30 feet and didnt like the 'stick shift'. She hopped on that hydro and apparently liked it, as she said 'seeya there' and took off to the neighborhood Sunday Funday, with me 'chasing' her in the truck ha! The 'background' went over big on the facebook garden tractor page, and am having a heck of a time convincing them that was NOT on purpose Oh, and that K341 in this thing is quite the powerhouse- I dig it! Edited January 11, 2021 by Greentored 5 1 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,502 #8635 Posted January 11, 2021 17 minutes ago, Greentored said: HUGE milestone I hate to be the bearer of bad news here Scott but it looks like you're going to need a bigger garage / barn / workshop to put all of HER tractors in.... 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jhook 849 #8636 Posted January 11, 2021 For anyone local to eastern ma/rhode island a nice 2000 315-8 just popped up on my facebook feed for a steal at 300 bucks. Looks a bit rough but all there. If anyone is interested i can point you in the direction of the ad, if its still there this weekend i may buy it myself 👍 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,659 #8637 Posted January 11, 2021 18 hours ago, SylvanLakeWH said: New wheels / axle / hitch for the SL & WHN RR Caboose... The previous solid casters were starting to go... Got it riding smooth and looking good! 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,175 #8638 Posted January 11, 2021 14 hours ago, Jeff-C175 said: I have to say that I noticed NO difference in the amount of vibration. Felt the exact same to me. Motor doesn't rock when PTO is engaged and belt stays aligned now. The infamous Wheel Horse anti-vibration rocker plate engine mount. One of the few design mistakes Wheel Horse made, It did nothing but add cost to new tractors and cost to remove it from old tractors. Oh, it may have shortened the life of the drive belts due to the constant flexing and twisting from the moving engine. The good news was, it only took WH a couple years to use up the rubber mounts and go back to solid mounting. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #8639 Posted January 11, 2021 15 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: shortened the life of the drive belts I believe that it did. I've replaced mine maybe 3-4 times in the 25 or so years I've owned the machine. Which doesn't seem like a lot really, but one side of the belt was consistently worn which indicates mis-alignment. What I noted before I put the side cover back on, watching the belt, the top of the belt still flops around an awful lot. I wonder if the tension spring is 'soft'? I notice that with a little downward pressure on the engagement handle it smooths out a LOT. But then, the extra pressure could shorten the life of the idler pulley I guess. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 5,979 #8640 Posted January 11, 2021 My Ford LGT165 had mounts like that too. I think that it was around the same time frame early 80's I think. It also had the closed in and sound insulated side panels and hood. Didn't really make much difference, my 520's are about the same level of sound. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,877 #8641 Posted January 11, 2021 47 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: The infamous Wheel Horse anti-vibration rocker plate engine mount. One of the few design mistakes Wheel Horse made, It did nothing but add cost to new tractors and cost to remove it from old tractors. Oh, it may have shortened the life of the drive belts due to the constant flexing and twisting from the moving engine. The good news was, it only took WH a couple years to use up the rubber mounts and go back to solid mounting. Cub and Ford did it too with the same results. I'm sure others as well. Lots of discussion through the years on the cub side of things. Fords and WH look about he same, Cubs were different but still used rubber mounts. Randy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrazeyOlDave 860 #8642 Posted January 11, 2021 Now I can light a smoke without the wind fighting me 😂 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flat Thunder Channel 178 #8643 Posted January 12, 2021 Yesterday I repaired the bad wire connector at the regulator on my 520. Tried out my new ratcheting crimp connector tool. I got it for Christmas and this was my first attempt at using it. So far I'm impressed! One step closer to being back together! The bandaids are required from my attempt to help the wife in the kitchen. I unboxed her new knife set and attempted to remove my fingers in the process ..... All the more reason I should stay out of the kitchen! Thank you for the gift of you are reading this post. It was a very nice gesture, but not required. Your smiling face and companionship was all I really needed this year. 9 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeninCT 451 #8644 Posted January 12, 2021 Heated my transaxle with electric heater for 2 hours then drained the old oil by jacking up the front and sucking the oil out of the dipstickl and fill hole with my oil vac thing. Then went for a ride with the idea that I would listen to see if the whining noise I had been hearing was any better but phone rang and I then went for a ride with my hearing protection on and forgot to listen to the whine... it was a delightful ride tho... Also, @Flat Thunder Channel, thems some hard earned workin hands. It’s pretty funny that you cut yourself opening a box in the kitchen lol (making light of it because you did). 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #8645 Posted January 12, 2021 2 hours ago, Flat Thunder Channel said: The bandaids Your triage and first aid skills appear to be a lot like mine! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,659 #8646 Posted January 12, 2021 8 hours ago, Jeff-C175 said: I believe that it did. I've replaced mine maybe 3-4 times in the 25 or so years I've owned the machine. Which doesn't seem like a lot really, but one side of the belt was consistently worn which indicates mis-alignment. What I noted before I put the side cover back on, watching the belt, the top of the belt still flops around an awful lot. I wonder if the tension spring is 'soft'? I notice that with a little downward pressure on the engagement handle it smooths out a LOT. But then, the extra pressure could shorten the life of the idler pulley I guess. I have only replaced the drive belt on my C-120 .once in 44 years. I was replace the deck belts some time in the early 90's and decided to replace the drive belt to. I have change the deck belts at least four times. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flat Thunder Channel 178 #8647 Posted January 12, 2021 11 hours ago, Jeff-C175 said: Your triage and first aid skills appear to be a lot like mine! If I was in the garage it would have been a rag/paper towel with electrical tape. Those are some sharp knifes! Since I was inside my first go to was new skin (basically glue with antiseptic), but it wouldn't adhere so hot. The wheelhorse project must march on...... Time to bandaid up haha 😂 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #8648 Posted January 12, 2021 8 hours ago, Lee1977 said: once in 44 years Says a lot for the quality of belts being sold these days! The first belt I changed was the original and was probably 25 years old and began to crack, the next 2 or 3 only lasted about ohhhh, maybe 5 years each. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #8649 Posted January 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, Flat Thunder Channel said: rag/paper towel with electrical tape Oh yeah... right out of my playbook! I'm a big fan of Super Glue for emergency skin repairs. Push the flaps of skin together and wrap tightly with a couple layers of paper towel. Apply glue, sprinkle on some baking soda to set the glue, tear away excess paper towel. Perform at your own risk! Above all, thouroghly clean the wound first! Betadine is good stuff. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,882 #8650 Posted January 12, 2021 @Shynon @prondzy @WHX24 @Achto @PeacemakerJack @wheelhorseman how often do yo guys change a drive belt on your plow mules? I doubt we can get 44 years on one pulling dirt all day... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
