418-A restoration project

[WH1618speed 535]

Hey y’all! It’s been a while but here’s some updates… I got the engine mounted and attached all the guards for the engine. Also started color sanding the hood and seat pan. Got some decals on. Also changed the hydro and engine oil. I fixed the oil drain so it doesn’t leak. It’s running well but I noticed the tube from the engine to the engine fill cap is leaking oil but I will just fix that up with some Teflon tape. Overall it’s coming together nicely!

[WH1618speed 535]

[Handy Don 12,217]

On 7/22/2021 at 10:46 PM, Jeff-C175 said:

 

The fumes will get ya too!  I use the organic filter pods on my mask but they're pricey.  So to get a little more life outta them I put n95s OVER the pod.  Let THOSE get red!

My 3m respirator takes pods with the two-part filter--outer for dust-sized particles and inner for those even smaller particles that make up the fumes--so that I can replace the outers more frequently. Pricey, yes, but it's always a shock when I'm finished painting, I've aired out the space and then take off the mask and I can still smell the outgassing paint!

[19richie66 17,505]

Looking fantastic!

[Gregor 4,846]

That is an EXCELLENT paint booth. I am going to have to check into that. Sure would save a lot of mess in my garage.

[peter lena 8,625]

@WH1618speed thought I would complement you on your work , and offer you a suggestion  to a known issue, looking at the top of your dash area, look at the end of your PTO lever, notice all the washer less end play ? that lever rides on the battery ground rail , I added 3/8" teflon/steeel washers to the end area as well as lubrication , tighten up that lever makes engagement solid firm , also added another engine ground , from the same ground rail ,that battery grounds to , to corner of engine to frame bolt , used 4 ga  battery cable . makes electrical issues go away .   pete

[peter lena 8,625]

@WH1618speed found it , did this a while ago , added this to my 3 horses , note 1st and last photo , look at all the washers I added to the pto lever , to make it snug , last picture shows' ground cable mount from engine to frame edge , connects to battery ground point , also note battery tender plug in on choke cable , for quick easy plug in , pete  

 

[Ike 75]

This 418A has 130 hours.  Pretty much a garage ornament.

[WH1618speed 535]

Ok, I will have to try that @peter lena. Thanks!

[kpinnc 12,023]

Like an Onan, that Magnum 18 has a sweet sound to it. Very nice job on the restore so far!

[peter lena 8,625]

@Ike been using this marine grade protectant for years , cars , tractors , all rubber trim , https://www.303products.com.au/product-range/marine/303-marine-protectant , that snow cab would look like a fresh vinyl with a rub down of  this , rubber/vinyl car trim , just pops with fresh look , pete

[WH1618speed 535]

Hey everyone just finished my Wheel Horse 418-A Project today!!! After long hours and days of working and painting it is done!! I thought it turned out pretty nice it runs great and everything is back to working condition!!

[WH1618speed 535]

[WH1618speed 535]

[WH1618speed 535]

[WH1618speed 535]

[WH1618speed 535]

Just a reminder here is “before”

[Gregor 4,846]

Did you paint it? Rattle cans? Looks very nice!

[WH1618speed 535]

@Gregoryes it has been painted not rattle can, it was painted with enamel paint and pneumatic paint gun thanks!! All new decals as well

Edited September 7, 2021 by WH1618speed

[c-series don 8,707]

Great job! Another one saved!👍🏻

[ebinmaine 67,484]

@JCM you see this one?

Right up your alley... 

[Maxwell-8 4,275]

Nice restoration! The Kohler itself is made in 1986

[ebinmaine 67,484]

1 hour ago, Maxwell-8 said:

Nice restoration! The Kohler itself is made in 1986

That would sound right for an '87. 

You show what month?

[Maxwell-8 4,275]

45 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

That would sound right for an '87. 

You show what month?

Maybe the 25th week or so but that is a full blown guess. 

 

With a briggs and stratton you can even tell the production location, if it has ballbearings, etc

[WH1618speed 535]

Got some snow a few days ago and here is her being put to use!! That old Kohler puts out the power!! It's a gas hog though using the snow thrower. Not pictured here, but I put on some 4-link v bar chains on 10.50 tires and that did the job for traction. Next thing to get would be a cab for sure!

Edited January 20, 2022 by WH1618speed