What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?

[Blasterdad 2,779]

3 hours ago, lynnmor said:

 

Your electrical issues are 10% Wheel Horse and 90% caused by someone that should buy a disposable tractor.

 

That's what I was trying to point out, most people shouldn't play with wiring. 

I wasn't trying to single out the 520, almost every tractor, car, truck, or boat ect. I've ever bought has been "fixed" by a PO at some point.

 

[Monstrosity 1,144]

And the lights came in!!! And painted the front wheels

[Thor27 828]

 

Tossing together my new mowing tractor. Was a 418-8 but is going forward with either a M12 or a briggs i/c 18, haven't decided. Should have painted it silver, would be an easier choice then.

 

Edited June 28, 2022 by Thor27

[davem1111 2,073]

On 6/27/2022 at 3:24 AM, lynnmor said:

Your electrical issues are 10% Wheel Horse and 90% caused by someone that should buy a disposable tractor.

 

  That probably applies to non-electrical issues too... 

[ebinmaine 69,687]

14 minutes ago, davem1111 said:

 

  That probably applies to non-electrical issues too... 

Does that include mental issues? You know. Asking for a friend of course.

 

 

[Rob J. 1,942]

I started sanding a seat pan EBin Maine sent me. Tomorrow I go pick up project Hitch. Details to follow. Keep my fingers crossed.😜

[nyquil junkie 225]

It was time to drag one home and do some fixing and maintenance.

 

 

On draining the gearbox, I discovered that for an unknown number of years, it has been lubricated by a quart of water and a tablespoon of oil.  I really should have changed it after it was under water in that flood way back when. Oh well no harm done, right?  Then I found the cause of all the slop in the steering, a good spot weld will fix that because, who needs a new bolt thats gonna wear out again?  Then, all the tires got a dose of flat-out tire sealer, because they were all flat and don't hold air for long.  Then, that right back tire setup that is 1-1/2 wider at the spacer than the right had to be corrected.

 

 

Yes green sewer pipe and carriage bolts, works well enough. They havent slipped or twisted yet so.... there ya go. I had to trim a good bit off the left pipe. Now they are more evenly space.

 

 

And since that custom made fancy wooden workbench seat was broken when I ran into it with a backhoe, I just dug the old pan out and put it back on. Ill stick a nice pad on there for my butt....or maybe not.

 

Also the engine was surging, so I put a new honda carb I had here for... some reason, on it.  It still surged and hunted. So I took the plastic jet out and give it a good reaming out, which was good because honda didnt drill it out all the way to begin with.  Now it runs nice and smooth, no surge no hunting and no backfiring.  It needs an oil change and an air filter.  It hasnt had an air filter on it for years but hey, new fancy honda carb, it really should have a proper fliter.

 

Then it can go back out to live in the cow fields for another couple yrs.

[ebinmaine 69,687]

10 minutes ago, Rob J. said:

a seat pan EBin Maine sent me. Tomorrow I go pick up project Hitch

Super cool. Really glad you could use that thing.

 

 

I'll be looking forward to your next little vision here.... 

[8ntruck 7,254]

Exercised Morgan today by chopping down the weed seed stalks in the neighbor's lot next door. 

 

Picked up a new drive belt for Clyde and a PTO bearing for him too.  His replacement PTO bell is due on Thursday and some other PTO parts next week.  Got some mid hitch replacement parts painted for him, too.

 

Yes @peter lena, I will carefully dig out the seals in that new bearing and re grease with some Lucas red n tacky or high temp before putting it into service.

 

After putting the tractor away, I took some target practice with my Daisy model 25 - a Daisy at 25 feet is supposed to be about the same as a 22 at 25 yards as far as target shooting goes.

Edited June 29, 2022 by 8ntruck

[OutdoorEnvy 1,693]

Took the $25 project c-100 out for a spin in the woods today!  Still some things to work out but all in all seeing a junk pile rig move again is cool!  Currently have on the skinny 6-12 tires as I haven't got tubes for the 23x10.5-12 AG tires.  those will be coming soon hopefully!

 

 

 

[Lee1977 6,917]

11 hours ago, OutdoorEnvy said:

Took the $25 project c-100 out for a spin in the woods today!  Still some things to work out but all in all seeing a junk pile rig move again is cool!  Currently have on the skinny 6-12 tires as I haven't got tubes for the 23x10.5-12 AG tires.  those will be coming soon hopefully!

 

 

 

The head light lens will cost you more then the tractor.

[peter lena 8,968]

@8ntruck,  those wide bearing side shields are very easy to remove with , small flat pocket screwdriver . that's what I  do as a baseline to all my bearing failure / noise areas . carefully wipe out , then carb cleaner flush bearing , then same amount refill with , a lucas hi temp grease , 560 deg , reinstall seals . those bearings get very hot / causing grease failure . all my similar / related bearings , have the change , no noise or failure . good going, pete  

[peter lena 8,968]

@OutdoorEnvy , got the look , did you lubrication wipe that down ?  looks like it to me , makes dull faded .neglected paint look much better and helps save patina !  typically do that twice , let it soak a day , clean cloth wipe down till dry , do it again . have brought back paint at that stage with , cleaner wax and palm buffer . look on line for a seat . if you want to , baseline service , pete  

[OutdoorEnvy 1,693]

1 hour ago, peter lena said:

@OutdoorEnvy , got the look , did you lubrication wipe that down ?  looks like it to me , makes dull faded .neglected paint look much better and helps save patina !  typically do that twice , let it soak a day , clean cloth wipe down till dry , do it again . have brought back paint at that stage with , cleaner wax and palm buffer . look on line for a seat . if you want to , baseline service , pete  

 

Yes I did a lubrication rub down on it.  The other wheels will look good with it so it'll have matching white patina wheels.  I'll post an update when they're ready.  Yeah I'll have to address the seat at some point. 

[peter lena 8,968]

@OutdoorEnvy when you look up a seat , also look for the seat base hole set up , to match yours , usually in the info section diagram on the seating base , pete

[nyquil junkie 225]

Last few touches before I toss it off the deep end of the pool and back to work...

 

 

Yes I have taken the bolt out before, the hole is egged out really bad so a new bolt wouldnt help.  It just matches the other busted bits that are farmer welded back together.  It'll hold.

 

 

This is a real tragedy. my original issue wheelhorse  front tires are starting to come apart.  After only 55 years. I want my money back.

Edited June 29, 2022 by nyquil junkie

[OutdoorEnvy 1,693]

28 minutes ago, nyquil junkie said:

This is a real tragedy. my original issue wheelhorse  front tires are starting to come apart.  After only 55 years. I want my money back.

 

 

LOL!  Yeah that's how they get you!

[Wheelhorse#1 1,738]

27 minutes ago, nyquil junkie said:

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This is a real tragedy. my original issue wheelhorse  front tires are starting to come apart.  After only 55 years. I want my money back.

 

 

Heck,theres still plenty rubber left

[8ntruck 7,254]

Got the mid hitch guts put back in Clyde the C195 tonight.  Beginning to suspect an output end crank seal is leaking - not really surprised, though.  Lots of work to do on him.

 

The PTO bell for Clyde showed up today.  Misunderstanding between the buyer and the seller, as the one that arrived was a disc type, not a cone type.  No big deal.  Now I've got a spare for Morgan the 14-8.  Think I might have a line on the proper one.

 

@peter lena - the new PTO bearing I got has metal grease shields, not rubber.  Have you been successful opening and repacking this type of bearing?  I could not get a small screwdriver under an edge of the metal shield to pry it out.

[D_Mac 8,942]

Well " Forsaken " is running and driving. Hard to believe but it is. Crazy the engine runs as smooth as it does. This tractor was left in the woods for 20 plus years. I dragged it home for yard art and now it's back in service again. It's not finished yet but the hard stuff is done. It had to be all rewired. Also I had to put a solenoid on it as the old key switch was shot. So that's the wiring and stuff you see on the side. We also put those head lights on it to fill some holes in the hood. Is it perfect ??? Heck no. Do I have more in it then what it's worth ??? Heck yeah, but it is back from the dead.

Had to change the tires and wheels as the rims were rotted away. New key switch. Had to add solenoid. Swapped out starter. All new wiring. New carburetor. New choke and throttle cables. New plug. New fuel lines, pitcock, shut off valve, fuel filter. Cleaned the tank. New air filter. New muffler. Replaced all fluids. Washed off most of the dirt and moss and weeds. Pinstripe and added flames to the tins. Added head lights. I want to look into replacing the spring on lift lever as it won't lock in place. Drive pulley is pretty squeaky. Replaced the seat. Freed up the steering as it was seized up.. It will get there. 

Edited June 30, 2022 by D_Mac

[peter lena 8,968]

@8ntruck have not delt with  the metal side shields, only hope there is a hi temp grease in there , thats where they fail , I  do regrease the open needle bearing inside the cone , minimal grease , or it will sling on to clutch face . pete 

[sjoemie himself 3,072]

@peter lena do you take this approach of re-greasing with all bearings or only with the 'cheap' ones? (Fleabay, junglesite etc..)

[Wheelhorse#1 1,738]

Picked up a couple of tie rods for the steering for the 800 special at the PA show.

The old ones were just a little bit worn.

 

 

[johnnymag3 2,558]

30 minutes ago, sjoemie himself said:

@peter lena do you take this approach of re-greasing with all bearings or only with the 'cheap' ones? (Fleabay, junglesite etc..)

I myself share the same LUBE IT UP theory as Peter.... I treat any bearing with a good Lucas grease no matter what...All bearings like to be well greased. It really doesn't matter what brand Bearing they are. I have 25-30 Different Oils, Greases, Lubes available at all times..Certain applications require different Lubrication needs / types.     High Temp, No Sling. extreme pressure. Light oil, heavy oil..graphite...silicones...The list goes on and on !!!

 

Im sure Peter will tell you the same     Take care of those items often overlooked for service.....not when they destroy themselves   

[peter lena 8,968]

@sjoemie himself , when you get any bearing , unless rated for hot , h/d use , how do you know what the lubricant is ? especially in a hot stress load , like mule bearings or deck spindles , having made the change over to a certified grease , and having no noise or failure issues , don't even think about it , more often than not the related problem is gone , and replaced with a functional ease that it never had . @johnnymag3 , those overlooked areas , should work with ease , every time I  see rust , its like , really ? like to functionally detail , mechanical areas , often just a washer , setting adjustment ,lubrication , recently brought back a dozer blade/ frame set up , was frozen solid , rust . now that blade , steering quadrant , clicks and slides like a rifle bolt , try to get it on phone. key is plow setting , on ground lift support , so it hangs , just like its  on the horse , dial / lube it in , greasy pete