Bill G 24 #1 Posted April 9, 2020 Hello all I’m new to this forum . I live in New Jersey ( unfortunately) . I just got my hands on a 312-8 and I’m not sure what year it is , or how to find out what year it is . It needs some work and I would like to get parts for it as well and get it back in shape . Any help would be Greatly appreciated. Thank you ,Bill G 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,954 #2 Posted April 9, 2020 Look on the seat pan left side for a sticker with a model and serial number. #12-8 were made for several years different engines ignitions etc. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,147 #4 Posted April 9, 2020 @Bill G! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,497 #5 Posted April 9, 2020 To Bill G Did you find any numbers on your 312-8 ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill G 24 #6 Posted April 9, 2020 This is what I found 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,119 #7 Posted April 9, 2020 Welcome to the forum 1988 is the model year. Some info here. Click on the fuzzy pictures to get to it. If you want more they are all mixed up so look through them all. The results of a search using your model number. https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/search/?q=21-12k805&quick=1&type=downloads_file Garry 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,866 #8 Posted April 9, 2020 @Bill G According to the tag your tractor is a 1988 model. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,954 #9 Posted April 9, 2020 Excellent you have a Magnum 12 engine with a reliable magneto ignition no points or settings to worry about!!! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill G 24 #10 Posted April 9, 2020 Awesome thank you for the replies. Now did the 1988 have round head lamps because one has round . I’m thinking someone swapped them out . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZXT 2,401 #11 Posted April 9, 2020 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Bill G said: Awesome thank you for the replies. Now did the 1988 have round head lamps because one has round . I’m thinking someone swapped them out . Edit: I was wrong, they do appear to be round on your model. I just learned something! Any pictures of the tractor? We like pictures and they can be very helpful in determining what you actually have! Welcome to the forum! Edited April 9, 2020 by ZXT 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill G 24 #12 Posted April 9, 2020 She’s rough but I’ll post some more pics tomorrow 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,681 #13 Posted April 9, 2020 2 minutes ago, Bill G said: She’s rough but I’ll post some more pics tomorrow No worries. Rough could be referred to as character. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,866 #15 Posted April 9, 2020 24 minutes ago, Bill G said: Now did the 1988 have round head lamps because one has round I believe the head lights should be round but the bezels will make them look square. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daron1965 644 #16 Posted April 9, 2020 Welcome to the site. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill G 24 #17 Posted April 9, 2020 Here are 2 pics I just remember I had on my phone . I’ll post more tomorrow 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,866 #18 Posted April 10, 2020 3 minutes ago, Bill G said: Nice looking tractor. It looks like you are missing one headlamp bezel. Here is one source for them.https://www.wheelhorsepartsandmore.com/hoods.html#!/Toro-Wheel-Horse-Headlight-Bezels/p/84960293/category=23710227 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,681 #19 Posted April 10, 2020 6 minutes ago, Bill G said: Here are 2 pics Nice lookin rig Bill. 'nother seat and some polishing and it's be good to go! What're those rear wheel weights?? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill G 24 #20 Posted April 10, 2020 Yea those are some wheel weights . I have a plow attachment for her as well . I think the plow is missing the handle to raise and lower it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,338 #21 Posted April 10, 2020 The implement arm is already there to raise your plow up and down. It just needs to be hooked up 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZXT 2,401 #22 Posted April 10, 2020 The seat is the only part of that tractor that I would consider rough! That's a nice looking rig! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,119 #23 Posted April 10, 2020 Here is some info on the dozer supplied at the time. Very little difference between the models between 1968 and 2012 for this series of blades. Click on the picture. If you want to have down pressure on the blade you use a long lift link. Your tractor illustrated parts manual page for the "Manual Lift Linkage" shows where the different attachments connect. Handy page to have near by. Garry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollack Pete 2,273 #24 Posted April 10, 2020 Rough?? That tractor looks like a million bucks compared to most that I,ve ever bought.You'll love that Magnum 12.Plenty of power to do most of what you'll ever do and …...it will sip gas.Have fun with your new toy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,058 #25 Posted April 10, 2020 That is a fine looking , the 312-8 is in my opinion the standard by which all other garden tractors must be measured. Versatile, reliable and user friendly. Like @Achto already mentioned, a pair of these blinders will allow your horse to look straight forward. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
