76c12091520h 3,608 #1 Posted October 20, 2019 Looking for feedback on this to decide if this is a feasible undertaking : since dad closed the doors this spring he's been toying around with bringing some needed parts to market for our Wheel Horses and this is one of the items he came up with. We all know how expensive these are from Toro, and some of us are handy enough to come up with some do-it-yourself solutions but we'd like constructive feedback before we proceed. These are a direct replacement but are 1/16" thicker so it should offer a 50% longer lifespan than a stock replacement. The backer plate is brand new also. We'd be looking at a price of around $55 - $60 shipped. They have been tested and work great. Let me know your thoughts, Thanks. 2 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 5,809 #2 Posted October 20, 2019 Looks great... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troutbum70 857 #3 Posted October 20, 2019 I think the last one I bought from our old wheel horse dealer up here was a solid $100.00 dollars and that was a couple years ago, so probably more now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mickwhitt 4,584 #4 Posted October 20, 2019 Isn't the original just bonded on as well? Looks quite a strong construction, go for it. Mick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Burnerman 758 #6 Posted October 20, 2019 I’ll buy one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,040 #7 Posted October 20, 2019 6 hours ago, Mickwhitt said: Isn't the original just bonded on as well? Looks quite a strong construction, go for it. Mick Earlier years they were riveted and somewhere down the line they switched to bonded. They are interchangeable as long as the diameter are the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 2,022 #8 Posted October 20, 2019 21 minutes ago, Racinbob said: Earlier years they were riveted and somewhere down the line they switched to bonded. They are interchangeable as long as the diameter are the same. There are advantages and disadvantages to both. A bonded friction material is more likely to come undone, especially if it is something that wears slowly and has a long life, but you can also use more of the material, taking it almost to nothing before damaging the other surface. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildmanC120 613 #9 Posted October 20, 2019 I like it. When I need one I would buy that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cee245 818 #10 Posted October 20, 2019 I would like to buy 2 of them. Seems like a great idea for us WH fans! Cory Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,265 #11 Posted October 21, 2019 The quality looks good. I like the fact that it is a little thicker than stock. I'd rather buy from a Redsquare member then and unknown off of the fleabay or jungle site. I don't have a need for one of these right now but if I did I would buy one from you. I don't picture you selling 38 million of these a year but there is clearly a market. Was I you I'd make em up... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stepney 2,325 #12 Posted October 21, 2019 Mark me down for atleast one, too! Personally I'd like to find new discs for the old style, slightly smaller clutch used in the late 60s. However I'm sure there is very little demand for those. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,662 #13 Posted October 21, 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Stepney said: Mark me down for atleast one, too! Personally I'd like to find new discs for the old style, slightly smaller clutch used in the late 60s. However I'm sure there is very little demand for those. You can still by the friction material from Toro for about $45. just got one last week. Not cheap but less than having a place like AirBrake resurface them. If you get one I have a bag of the correct rivets I will give you some. Edited October 21, 2019 by pfrederi 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
76c12091520h 3,608 #14 Posted October 21, 2019 We have plans to do a batch of the smaller ones too, we were just waiting to see how this went. We have another Discontinued piece that I am finishing up and will get pics posted later this week! 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carscape 29 #15 Posted November 10, 2019 Wow, great idea. I'll need one if I ever put mower back on my Charger. Definitely filed away for reference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12Horse Paladin 1,038 #16 Posted November 10, 2019 On 10/19/2019 at 9:59 PM, troutbum63 said: I think the last one I bought from our old wheel horse dealer up here was a solid $100.00 dollars and that was a couple years ago, so probably more now. Last yr, the dealeri go to that used to sell WheelHorse wanted exactly thatmuch. Not counting tax. So yea, i'd buy yours... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,642 #17 Posted November 10, 2019 (edited) On 10/20/2019 at 7:00 AM, Racinbob said: Earlier years they were riveted and somewhere down the line they switched to bonded. They are interchangeable as long as the diameter are the same. Not quite interchangeable. Interchangeable on Old wheel horses, The newer bonded ones the steel plate is thinner. I put a newer on my 1977 C-120 and was ware out the C-clips until I found out what was wrong. I'm not saying that they won't work on a newer Wheel Horse, but ! think you might have similar problems with the C-clips that hold the PTO sleeve. The slot on the PTO sleeve and the thickness of the clutch plate needs to match. It might not be as bad with a thicker clutch plate as a thinner one on my C-120. I had space behind the clutch plate and was putting pressure on the C-clips that hold the sleeve and clutch plate together. I might still have some worn C-clips if anybody want to see them. As for making them i'm sure the old thicker steel plate clutches are not for sale anywhere. Edited November 10, 2019 by Lee1977 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
76c12091520h 3,608 #18 Posted December 15, 2019 Placed an ad in the classifieds, these are ready to ship! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
