Doc16743 2 #1 Posted June 13, 2018 Name here is Dave and located in the mountains of North-Central PA. This group was suggested to me by members of the .io group "Wheelhorsegardentractors". I have a 312-8 that is at least 20 years old (don't know if they can be dated) with a 42" rear discharge mower. Used when I bought it in 2000, it still runs great, but is showing its' age! I'm not a mechanic or even handy with tools so I don't bring much to the table, but I suspect I might learn something just by hanging around people who DO know! Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,813 #2 Posted June 13, 2018 Doc 13 minutes ago, Doc16743 said: not a mechanic or even handy with tools I should be saying that! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,039 #3 Posted June 13, 2018 Welcome to the forum The wide hood decals have a maroon background on the 1985-1989 models. 1990-on the background is black. There should have been a decal on the rear fender pan under the seat that had the model number, serial number and Julian build date on it. It may be long gone or unreadable. Post the numbers off the engine decal including the serial number. Sometimes we can ID the model from them. Garry 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc16743 2 #4 Posted June 13, 2018 11 minutes ago, gwest_ca said: Welcome to the forum The wide hood decals have a maroon background on the 1985-1989 models. 1990-on the background is black. There should have been a decal on the rear fender pan under the seat that had the model number, serial number and Julian build date on it. It may be long gone or unreadable. Post the numbers off the engine decal including the serial number. Sometimes we can ID the model from them. Garry Can't tell from the decals, Garry. They're completely obliterated. Tractor info is: Model - 3112K802 Serial - 1037240 Engine ID is: Model - H12S Type - 471527 Serial - 2034709273 I don't suspect this is "vintage" or a collector's model, but it is a workhorse! In 18 years I've only had to replace the PTO belt once and the drive belt once. Clutch and brake are all original. Had to replace the little timing thingy on the flywheel and rear tires, and only today replacing one of the front tires! Everything shoud last as well as the Wheelhorse!! Thanks Dave 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,039 #5 Posted June 13, 2018 Your tractor is a 1991 model. Your engine is M12S-471527 Click on the pictures There are also engine and transmission specific manuals in the library. Garry 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,478 #9 Posted June 13, 2018 3 hours ago, Doc16743 said: (don't know if they can be dated) Sure they can , I've been dating one for years . Welcome to the forum . 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,618 #11 Posted June 13, 2018 If you hangout around here to long you just might find yourself with more tractors in the shed . Welcome to and of your rig ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daddy Don 905 #12 Posted June 13, 2018 There are masters of all kinds on this site. Welcome to Red Square Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,155 #13 Posted June 13, 2018 5 hours ago, Doc16743 said: don't know if they can be dated 312-8 is a great worker. can be dated, 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rlrnot 39 #14 Posted June 14, 2018 THACKTORS! What's a thacktor? LOL 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,155 #15 Posted June 14, 2018 1 hour ago, rlrnot said: THACKTORS! What's a thacktor? LOL Typo that slipped by, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paxz71usa 173 #16 Posted June 14, 2018 Welcome Doc to Gary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,356 #17 Posted June 14, 2018 I'd also like to U 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
