Sailman 1,291 #1 Posted March 22, 2020 Just became owner of a 1971 GT 14. I grew up on a farm in Iowa with lots of tractor experience. Now a sailing captain with some experience on diesel engines. Love the old wheel horses and ran across this GT 14. Tractor appears to be original but has some issue. Posting the picture....sure it will get some chuckles...or groans....previous OP must have been a Dukes of Hazzard fan! Would appreciate a shout out from GT 14 experts as I have some issues to deal with. Looking for more of a work tractor at this point.... Thanks! 8 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,535 #2 Posted March 22, 2020 (edited) You're in the right place! Lot's of good folks with plenty of knowledge! The GT 14 experienced folks will be along shortly - no doubt! Oh, and get some Regal Red paint please... Edited March 22, 2020 by SylvanLakeWH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sailman 1,291 #3 Posted March 22, 2020 Thanks SylvanLake WH. Will plan on that Regal Red......if I have any $$ left from getting this thing working....:) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,834 #4 Posted March 22, 2020 @Sailman I kinda like the Dukes tribute, though I love me some Regal Red too! Nice rig with that 3 point! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sailman 1,291 #5 Posted March 22, 2020 Thanks Pullstart. Just got to get everything working right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,138 #6 Posted March 22, 2020 I don't have any GT's, but ignoring the General Lee paint, she looks in great shape. What problems are you looking to address? Oh, to the Captain. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,189 #7 Posted March 22, 2020 I don't think the GT-14 is suitable for jumping over a police car like the General Lee. 1 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sailman 1,291 #8 Posted March 22, 2020 Dont think I will be jumping over anything for a while...:( Having an issue with the Transmission Ed. asking for advice over on the transmissions forum and the prognosis is not good. Think the rebuild option is outside my wheel house.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #9 Posted March 22, 2020 (edited) to oh, i thaught you’re maybe a Duke brother.. 😎 don‘t try too much on one step, the General Lee design has a big advance, it is not green so deal with it, until your trannytroubles are fixed. btw, a Wheel Horse mostly ain‘t stay‘s allone, they tend to become a Herd. Here are a lot of fantastic knowledged surrounding in this Forum, so why you hesitate? Because of cost or because of doing ? if you be able to fix and diesel engine, you be able to fix your tranny. Edited March 22, 2020 by Tractorhead 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sailman 1,291 #10 Posted March 23, 2020 Ah but you see I don't rebuild diesels...just try to keep them running, fuel systems, water pumps, starters..etc. Internals give me the heebejeeebeees....! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #11 Posted March 23, 2020 You be here on the best Wheel Horse Knowledgebase on the Planet, I see in your „General Lee“ a good base to start, and it seems as i thaught, you keep engines running by changing or reworking parts, so in princip that is not much difference except the advance, you can do the most work in a warm basement. Your Horse deserved it to be reworked, I’m sure you did it yourself. If you ain‘t able, you get here support in each Way. Here are some well experienced Fellas, you can ask for how to, the rest i see as a simply „just doing it“ so don‘t hesitate. If parts are really required, you find here spare. However you decide 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sailman 1,291 #12 Posted March 23, 2020 Going to get the tire / wheel issue fixed, add new drive belt and see what I got to work with. Will be asking lots of questions here I am sure. Appreciate the knowledge base and experts on this site! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan.gerous 2,696 #14 Posted March 24, 2020 Hello from a fellow seafarer! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #15 Posted March 25, 2020 (edited) I don't suppose Daisy came with it? Edited March 25, 2020 by Stormin 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob R 966 #16 Posted March 25, 2020 I owned a lot of Tractors in my 73 yrs ….. there just isn't any Tractor quite like it Wheel Horse or other brand. Many of the features on this 50yr old machine are still admired today. It was the Cadillac of the Wheel Horse line in it's day and most people who owned one live to regret the day they let it go..... just saying...…. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sailman 1,291 #17 Posted March 26, 2020 Thanks to all for the welcome and encouragement. Waiting to get my rear wheel sand blasted, welded and painted. Put a new tire on and see what I got to work with. Amazing the seat is in great shape. Just pulled it off the pan and the plastic was still under it.... Looking forward to the test drive soon. Will let folks know what she does..... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aldon 4,826 #18 Posted March 26, 2020 Welcome to the GT14 club I love mine. Lots of good info. If after searching the available threads you cant find what you need, PM me. Im not on as much as I used to be but I have some experience with this model. Aldon 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,500 #19 Posted March 26, 2020 Yep, welcome to the club. Love these things. Your definitely in the right place. Good luck with it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sailman 1,291 #20 Posted March 28, 2020 Thank you folks for the welcome! Should have the wheel fixed, new tire mounted and give her a good test drive this week. Keeping my fingers crossed that all will be working. The forward most head bolt was missing so cleaned the threads with a tap today and fitted a new 3/8 bolt. Engine ran fine without the bolt....I have updates over on the transmission forum for the transmission leak / repair. Will be asking a few questions here I am sure!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sailman 1,291 #21 Posted April 3, 2020 Whoo Hoo the GT 14 runs great! Plenty of pull and smooth operating transmission. Brings back old memories.... Only issue is idler pulley on main belt seems to be hitting on the rear fender. Makes a racket with belt guard on. I measured the spool and it is 1 inch from rim to rim. Seems too big. Belt is 5/8 and does not look like pulley can be moved any closer. Is this the wrong size pulley? Any ideas? Thanks! (posted over in transmission issue forum but wanted to share with all...) 20200402_164732.mp4 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cvans 1,009 #22 Posted April 3, 2020 Congratulations on a successful repair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,500 #24 Posted April 3, 2020 Idler pulley may be hitting on the inner belt guard because the pivot is worn out or the spring is not putting enough tension on the rod to hold it into the belt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sailman 1,291 #25 Posted April 3, 2020 Is the 1 inch idler pulley correct? Its actually hitting on the fender. Have pulled fender out as far as possible and the idler pulley arm is in as tight to the tractor as it can be. Looks like the pulley is too wide. What is the width on other GT 14 idler pully? GT 14 owners? I do want to replace the spring to put better tension on the pulley. Any suggestion where to purchase the spring? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
