Gnhuntin 41 #1 Posted April 28, 2021 I bought this about 10 years ago and used it occasionally, mostly as a backup and to mow the dog pen where my zero turn would not fit through the gate. I installed a larger gate on the dog pen and left this outside for a year when the battery died. Time to show it some love. Through the years I purchased 3 new Wheel Horse tractors. A 308-8, then a 414-8 and finally a 312-H Classic. My ex kept the classic. I switched to Kubota for my mowing after owning two Kubota tractors. Starting a little cleanup on the horse. 3 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gnhuntin 41 #2 Posted April 28, 2021 The 42" deck is finished and I'm working on the tractor currently. 7 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,603 #3 Posted April 28, 2021 The deck looks awesome!! Can't wait to see the rest of your work. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,177 #5 Posted April 28, 2021 Great model, my favorite, simple, rugged, sips fuel and very dependable 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gnhuntin 41 #6 Posted April 28, 2021 JCM do you have any pics of the dash, shifter area, etc for decal location placement? I'm going to order decals from Redoyour horse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,177 #7 Posted April 28, 2021 @Gnhuntin I do not but could get some and post for you if you need them. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gnhuntin 41 #8 Posted April 28, 2021 26 minutes ago, JCM said: @Gnhuntin I do not but could get some and post for you if you need them. Thanks, your tractor looks like it rolled out of the show room. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,177 #9 Posted April 28, 2021 Went out to the shop and took these for you, @Gnhuntin hope this helps your refurb. These are as built from WH in 1989. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,759 #10 Posted April 28, 2021 You can go with the " Classic" decal set or the American flag themed decals that I used on my 1985 312-8 They really make the tractor pop. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gnhuntin 41 #11 Posted April 28, 2021 Thanks for the pictures, had no clue on the location for the caution labels. I like the classic, the American Flag and the ghost flames. I paint outside - will need something to hide the paint imperfections. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lost Pup 172 #12 Posted May 4, 2021 Great work on the deck. To nice to use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gnhuntin 41 #13 Posted May 6, 2021 It will be used but I will keep it in the garage from now on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gnhuntin 41 #14 Posted May 6, 2021 I have sandblasted and painted or powder coated every part for the tractor with the exception of the body sheet metal. Here's a tip - take lots and lots of pictures before and during dissasembly - I was a little lax in doing that. It would have saved me time in reassembly and would not have to refer to the parts diagrams as often. Here's where I'm at so far. 5 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel Horse 3D 3,795 #15 Posted May 6, 2021 On 4/28/2021 at 8:15 AM, Gnhuntin said: a little cleanup on the horse. LOL i think your a bit past that! Lookin Great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gnhuntin 41 #16 Posted May 6, 2021 Does anyone know of an alternative part # or similar part that will replace the breather hose on my M12? Looks like the Kohler part is discontinued. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,634 #17 Posted May 6, 2021 @Gnhuntin , good looking work there , might give you a suggestion that I have incorporated in my 3 horses , is washering in the pto lever , to tighten it up and make it very solid and smooth , note the horizontal stack of washers under the battery ground rail ? that was the sloppy pto lever action . use teflon and steel washers and dielectric grease for super smooth action . also added a 2 bolt flange bearing on steering shaft , and a 4 ga cable from that ground rail to the lower engine corner for grounding issues , also wired my battery tender plug in port to the choke cable for easy operation . good opportunity to add on when building , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gnhuntin 41 #18 Posted May 7, 2021 Good ideas Pete, drilled the holes to mount the flange bearing. Will take the slack out of the pto lever when I put it together. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,088 #19 Posted May 8, 2021 Ok, I think there is a rule somewhere here that prohibits showing machinery like that. We old farts that feel lucky to have a drill press are offended at the sight of a mill... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunahead72 2,424 #20 Posted May 8, 2021 You have a drill press?!? Lucky! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gnhuntin 41 #21 Posted May 10, 2021 The dipstick tube for the transmission broke when I tried to remove it for painting. I found the outside diameter is the same as 1/2" pvc. the inside diameter of the original tube is 5/8 (.625) and the pvc electrical conduit I had was .600 I bored out the end to .625 in the lathe but you could use a drill bit. The charts show pvc should be .622 id. Maybe the electrical is different, it's what I had on hand so I went with it. I used a heat gun to soften the broken piece in the threads of the trans and removed it with a curved pick. The threads in the trans are 1/2 npt. I used this coupling and a piece of 1/2 pvc conduit and sized the assembly to match the original length. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
