David414 289 #1 Posted July 14, 2020 My restoration of my 31 year old, 1989, 414-8. Original owner. No rust or dents, no smoking, leaking or dripping, no tears or any problems. Starts immediately, no hesitation. New tires, drive belt, fasteners, seat, battery and paint. Everything else, original. Hopefully, baby will last another 25 years and when I die, the grandkids will trade it in for a video game, maybe two because its in great shape! LOL! My thanks to this forum for its invaluable advice and manuals which made this possible! 6 13 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,471 #2 Posted July 14, 2020 (edited) Beautiful job!! Should last for another generation. Edited July 14, 2020 by Achto 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,439 #3 Posted July 14, 2020 Nice Job! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skwerl58 702 #4 Posted July 14, 2020 Nice restoration! I have a 1987 414-8 and enjoy it. Enough power to do anything I want to do and a great tractor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ro-Go 76 #5 Posted July 14, 2020 Outstanding. Just did work to mine, though I only painted the wheels. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biged77 113 #6 Posted July 14, 2020 @Ro-Go I like your tool box mounted behind the seat. Great idea. I'll be doing that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
71_Bronco 1,072 #7 Posted July 14, 2020 Beautiful tractor. The Ags on all 4 corners make it look really mean. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scWHhauler 96 #8 Posted July 14, 2020 Gorgeous wow that's nice 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,336 #9 Posted July 15, 2020 Absolutely superb! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,581 #10 Posted July 15, 2020 (edited) Mine is an 88' 416-8 Not a full resto, I just painted the deck and the wheels. Went with a custom decal set. I have new engine decals that I have yet to put on. Becoming a big fan of these 400 line Wheel Horse. I like the shield on the muffler on yours. Usually only see that on the Onans. Edited July 17, 2020 by D_Mac 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David414 289 #11 Posted July 15, 2020 Many thanks to all for the kind words and support! David 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monsstr 35 #12 Posted July 16, 2020 That is one beautiful piece of machinery! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cgg0702@gmail.com 0 #13 Posted July 17, 2020 Hello my name is Charles I have a 414-8 Wheel Horse Tractor I have had my tractor about 15 months now, it runs great but; recently the gear shift pulled out of the box. Now it runs but, cannot put it in any gear. I would like to know if you have any advise on how to repair or if you have any schematics that I could use to repair it. Any help anyone could give me would be great and appreciated. Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David414 289 #14 Posted July 18, 2020 Charles, Welcome to the site! Underneath the Red square banner, select the tab that reads Browse. Then select manuals, on the right side of screen select categories, then select your year tractor, then sort by title. Scroll to your year and model. All the parts diagrams and other valuable info is there for downloads. You can also try searching the site, as I remember this topic has been discussed before. For starters, beneath your shifter cover is a set screw, take a look at that screw as it holds the shifter in place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronhatch 406 #15 Posted July 18, 2020 Excellent job David! I know what you're saying about the grandsons and their lack of interest in the things we're into. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cabintime 3 #16 Posted July 26, 2020 Great attention to detail and looks sharp. Just picked up 414-8 last week in Austin, TX, starting with mechanical first and then see where it goes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
