DBlackston 298 #1 Posted December 1, 2019 After my recent success with the 854 and the HY-3 install I have started playing around with my implements and have installed and olayed with/tested everything except for the deck and the front push blade. Basically all of them have some minor things that need fixed like tubes in tires, broken welds, and loose bolts. The one I really wanted to use though, was also the most daunting. The WT-244 tiller I bought. There was no telling how long this thing has set uncovered in the elements. Tonight I pulled it up to the house and pulled the spark plug out, plug was wet with water, tank also had water in it. I figured it was locked up but when I pulled the recoil it spun over, recoil wouldn't return though. A few minutes of tinkering and WD-40 I had the gas tank off and the recoil working good. A few more minutes and the help of the wife spraying gas in the carb and it ran for a few seconds. Very relieved it wasn't locked up and stuck! Should just need a good cleaning then reassembling. A couple questions though, and maybe you guys have some photos of what they should look like, or maybe have the parts! What type of air filter does this motor take? How was the throttle/governor originally set up? Id like to ditch the erector set style setup thats on there. I am also pretty sure that the motor is also rotated from its original position. Hopefully it has a square bolt pattern base and is easy to return to factory. I am really wanting to get the 704 back together with the 8 speed trans and try this thing out in the garden! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,007 #2 Posted December 1, 2019 No doubt you have already seen these. https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/search/?q=wt-244&type=downloads_file Do we have the serial number? Garry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,020 #3 Posted December 1, 2019 I can't help with any info but I'm looking forward to seeing this rig come back to life. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DBlackston 298 #4 Posted December 1, 2019 4 hours ago, gwest_ca said: No doubt you have already seen these. https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/search/?q=wt-244&type=downloads_file Do we have the serial number? Garry I did not see the serial tag yesterday when tinkering with it. I looked around onnit briefly at the safety tags and such. Ill give it another once over just in case. 44 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: I can't help with any info but I'm looking forward to seeing this rig come back to life. I'm pretty interested to see it run myself! The tines look barely used so it should cut good! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,007 #5 Posted December 1, 2019 Serial location. Garry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 88vic #7 Posted December 1, 2019 Its a wonder it still runs, it looks like they had it running wide open with no governor ! Tecumsehs usually arent too forgiving, theyll give up the ghost if pushed too hard. Thats a nice piece, I will be following your progress on this one. Wheel Horse or die ! -Brady. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 88vic #8 Posted December 1, 2019 There should be a governor plate I call it for lack of a better phrase, it attaches to the 2 empty holes you have there, it slides slightly to adjust high end speed. It has 2 small arms rivoted to that plate. One arm has a small rod and spring which attaches to your governor shaft on the side of motor, other small arm has a rod that attaches to one of the small holes on the throttle shaft. The throttle cable attaches to that plate. Ill try to get a pic for you. I have a part number for that air filter too, let me find it real quick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 88vic #9 Posted December 1, 2019 Tecumseh Part #30804. Should be your filter. Probably not available anymore but you should be able to cross it to a Stens aftermarket. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,007 #11 Posted December 1, 2019 4-3/8" OD x 3" ID x 1-1/2" HT Clinton 005023300 Kohler 230840, 230840-S Tecumseh 30804 Napa 7-02202 Stens 100-024 Stens pre-filter 102-343 listed for Clinton only Wix 42372 Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 88vic #12 Posted December 1, 2019 I outlined the piece you need, youll also need the governor spring and little rods to make it work. For that Ill need the engine number if you can find it, should be stamped on a metal tag or engraved into the engine shroud. Ill help as much as I can. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DBlackston 298 #14 Posted December 1, 2019 1 hour ago, gwest_ca said: 4-3/8" OD x 3" ID x 1-1/2" HT Clinton 005023300 Kohler 230840, 230840-S Tecumseh 30804 Napa 7-02202 Stens 100-024 Stens pre-filter 102-343 listed for Clinton only Wix 42372 Garry Thanks! Looks like I need everything after the carburetor on it. Theres no post, air filter cover, filter, or pre filter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DBlackston 298 #15 Posted December 2, 2019 Well while we had our last thanksgiving dinner yesterday I left the gas tank full with a cup of muriatic acid and the rest with water to sit. First couple rinses before the acid with Dawn and hot water came out super rusty with lots of scale. It cleaned it out pretty good. Going to try some BB's and sand when I get a chance. Tank looks like it will need a new lid, new fittings, and thanks to some pinholes I discovered yesterday some Red Kote. Never used the stuff but it looks easy enough. Figure I will do the 854 gas tank at the same time since it has a small leak as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DBlackston 298 #16 Posted December 8, 2019 Well the more I clean the bigger the holes get. Since it no longer holds liquid I have it setting in a bucket of vinegar. Looks like the holes may end up being too big for redkote alone. May have to weld or solder them as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DBlackston 298 #17 Posted December 14, 2019 More and more holes! Seen somethings I have never seen before as well. Screen in the gas line fittings, and springs inside the gas line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,020 #18 Posted December 14, 2019 8 hours ago, DBlackston said: Screen in the gas line fittings, and springs inside the gas line. I'm no expert my any means but maybe the screen is an old piece of the screen that stuck up into the tank? I've seen springs in rubber hoses in the past when trying to create a bend without a kink.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DBlackston 298 #19 Posted December 14, 2019 This isn't getting any better the more I take it apart. Found this gem this morning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
