Docwheelhorse 2,669 #1 Posted January 2, 2021 (edited) Here's the 312-8 I picked up New Years Day. The story.... it was owned by a teenager, his father runs a construction company (SUPER NICE PLACE) He built the custom pull hitch you see on the tractor. Long story short... the tractor "sucked" due to gas clutch release... crummy 22" tires, no weight and so on. He listed for $500... dropped it to $300 after a month... I went and looked... cried about the "clutch" and so on and took it with no attachments for $200. Looking at it this morning... it has 2 loose hubs, the gas clutch has gotta go in exchange for a spring... it needs a full service in the oil and grease department. The 22" rear tires are going in exchange for 23x9.50 turf savers and chains and whatever else I see it needs along the way. 735 hrs... check out front replacement tires, I like the tread. One slow leaks and may need a tube. OH YAH!! ITS AN "SS" And has the ultra rare Hurst Indy Wheel Horse shifter! Be Safe Tony 20210102_093047.mp4 Edited January 2, 2021 by Docwheelhorse Added pic 9 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,695 #2 Posted January 2, 2021 Excellent purchase I'd say! LOVE that rear hitch! Nice running Magnum. Low hours. His lack of desire to do minor repairs and maintenance will likely make a great machine for you. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
71_Bronco 1,072 #4 Posted January 3, 2021 Nice find, should be a sweet little ride with a little effort. Definitely a unique and robust hitch right there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,922 #5 Posted January 3, 2021 Cool hitch! I think it’s funny how thin the ribs attaching the pin are, but how thick the rest is! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom2p 2,394 #7 Posted January 3, 2021 that is a cool hitch I have an assortment of shackles- when I see them cheap I grab them ... old / made in the USA ... have one that is a monster - maybe weighs 30 lbs ... ? ... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,695 #8 Posted January 3, 2021 13 minutes ago, tom2p said: have one that is a monster - maybe weighs 30 lbs ... ? ... Why is that not hanging off a tractor for no particular reason?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,673 #9 Posted January 3, 2021 12 hours ago, pullstart said: Cool hitch! I think it’s funny how thin the ribs attaching the pin are, but how thick the rest is! I noticed that too, if it breaks we know where. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom2p 2,394 #10 Posted January 5, 2021 On 1/3/2021 at 11:40 AM, ebinmaine said: Why is that not hanging off a tractor for no particular reason?? this huge shackle belongs on a mean lookin machine ... who owns the mean looking black hood with the chains attached and the dual rear wheels ? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,695 #11 Posted January 5, 2021 3 minutes ago, tom2p said: this huge shackle belongs on a mean lookin machine ... who owns the mean looking black hood with the chains attached and the dual rear wheels ? @pullstart is the lucky guy 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom2p 2,394 #12 Posted January 5, 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: @pullstart is the lucky guy hmmm ... I'm fairly familiar with pullstart's tractors - but this tractor is owned by a different owner ... newer / squarer ... black hood ... with huge chains attached to the front ... ? Edited January 5, 2021 by tom2p 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,695 #13 Posted January 5, 2021 20 minutes ago, tom2p said: hmmm ... I'm fairly familiar with pullstart's tractors - but this tractor is owned by a different owner ... newer / squarer ... black hood ... with huge chains attached to the front ... ? Perhaps you're thinking of @SylvanLakeWH Jim? If it's his black hood tractor it's been adopted by the Pullstart Stables Organization. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,922 #14 Posted January 5, 2021 Yeah @tom2p, I have it Still need to install the rear duals again... 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,606 #15 Posted January 5, 2021 8 hours ago, tom2p said: this huge shackle belongs on a mean lookin machine ... who owns the mean looking black hood with the chains attached and the dual rear wheels ? 8 hours ago, ebinmaine said: @pullstart is the lucky guy 8 hours ago, tom2p said: hmmm ... I'm fairly familiar with pullstart's tractors - but this tractor is owned by a different owner ... newer / squarer ... black hood ... with huge chains attached to the front ... ? 7 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Perhaps you're thinking of @SylvanLakeWH Jim? If it's his black hood tractor it's been adopted by the Pullstart Stables Organization. 7 hours ago, pullstart said: Yeah @tom2p, I have it Still need to install the rear duals again... Yup, I built the WHrat WHrecker, but alas it needed the wide open spaces of mid-Michigan to stretch its dually’s... I am confident @pullstart will bring her back to the wide rear end club... A few pics... 2 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,277 #16 Posted January 5, 2021 (edited) 31 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said: poor predator 212, that much weight!! hahaha just kidding, Looks good Edited January 5, 2021 by Maxwell-8 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,922 #17 Posted January 5, 2021 2 hours ago, Maxwell-8 said: poor predator 212, that much weight!! hahaha just kidding, Looks good It doesn’t even grunt 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,277 #18 Posted January 5, 2021 2 hours ago, pullstart said: It doesn’t even grunt They are great motors for the price, 212cc cast iron sleeved ohv for 99$. Our cheapesst source is 200$ for a 195cc NON cast iron sleeved OHV Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,277 #19 Posted January 5, 2021 On 1/2/2021 at 4:20 PM, Docwheelhorse said: Long story short... the tractor "sucked" due to gas clutch release... crummy 22" tires, no weight and so on. He listed for $500... dropped it to $300 after a month... I went and looked... cried about the "clutch" and so on and took it with no attachments for $200. Why do they put on gas clutches? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docwheelhorse 2,669 #20 Posted January 5, 2021 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Maxwell-8 said: Why do they put on gas clutches? Because it releases the "clutch" pedal slowly and engages the belt slowly and prevents us from popping wheelies and hurting ourselves. It also causes premature belt wear by slipping it everytime and it really sucks to plow snow with one.... 10 minutes work to disable / remove gas cylinder and add the spring... walla all fixed Edited January 5, 2021 by Docwheelhorse 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,695 #21 Posted January 5, 2021 1 minute ago, Docwheelhorse said: Because it releases the "clutch" pedal slowly and engages the belt slowly and prevents us from popping wheelies and hurting ourselves. It also causes premature belt wear by slipping it everytime and it really sucks to plow snow with one.... 10 minutes work to disable / remove gas cylinder and add the spring... walla all fixed As you know we don't have any newer tractors in our fleet so we don't have any of those and I never knew what the reason was... Thanks for explaining that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,647 #22 Posted January 5, 2021 Mxwell-8 on that clutch set up , if you were to LUBRICATE ALL RELATED CLUTCH LINKAGE , EVEN SPRING MOUNT POINTS, that linkage should work very smoothly and easily , never had a wheelie , or want one , the front end damage is not worth it. if needed , 3 rd gear ,hi range starts are a non issue , eliminate the rust with oil/lubrication, pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,277 #23 Posted January 5, 2021 54 minutes ago, Docwheelhorse said: Because it releases the "clutch" pedal slowly and engages the belt slowly and prevents us from popping wheelies and hurting ourselves. It also causes premature belt wear by slipping it everytime and it really sucks to plow snow with one.... 10 minutes work to disable / remove gas cylinder and add the spring... walla all fixed 52 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: As you know we don't have any newer tractors in our fleet so we don't have any of those and I never knew what the reason was... Thanks for explaining that. Thanks didn't now that, When did they start doing it? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,277 #24 Posted January 5, 2021 (edited) 49 minutes ago, peter lena said: Mxwell-8 on that clutch set up , if you were to LUBRICATE ALL RELATED CLUTCH LINKAGE , EVEN SPRING MOUNT POINTS, that linkage should work very smoothly and easily , never had a wheelie , or want one , the front end damage is not worth it. if needed , 3 rd gear ,hi range starts are a non issue , eliminate the rust with oil/lubrication, pete When doing a wheelie, it's all about the landing, land it soft and there are now problems. But land it hard and: No tho: https://youtu.be/9oUvGnDZRKo?t=137 Anybody had any damage after a wheelie? Edited January 5, 2021 by Maxwell-8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,695 #25 Posted January 5, 2021 8 minutes ago, Maxwell-8 said: Thanks didn't now that, When did they start doing it? I'm thinking early to mid-eighties 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
