stegs 325 #1 Posted September 16, 2021 Im back guys and gals. Its been a long time! To get everyone up to speed. March of this year, I bought my first wheel horse tractor. 1986 417a. Tractor/mower were in fantastic shape. Has 850ish original hours. Chrome wheel caps,. Engine ran like a top and trans was smooth and solid well, a guy drove by my house a week after i bought it. He seen my kids driving it, and said he wanted to buy the 417a from me. I told its not for sale, but he is welcome to make a offer Well he made a offer for way more than i bought it for, so i ended up selling it to hi, Great news tho, This week i was able to buy it back, for 100 dollars more than i sold it to him for , plus he bought a snowblower for it (and it was included in the sale) So, I have my old (first wheel horse back!!) Now, even better news, the next day I found a 1979 c-141 gear drive with deck for a good price. I ended up buying that one too! SO now, im back, with 2 new horses in the barn! And i must say, i love the 417a, but i think i prefer the c-141 much more. I love the gear drive. I love the k321 engine, It runs so good, trans is smooth, clutch is good. Paint is faded and gone in some spots, but the "patina" is what i love. The 417a is a great tractor and will work good for snowblowing the drive this winter........But i think i need more c series tractors in my life. They feel "stronger" to me. Built like a tank! 9 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,906 #2 Posted September 16, 2021 back neighbor! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,596 #3 Posted September 16, 2021 Good streak of luck there. Welcome back! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,666 #4 Posted September 16, 2021 What is wrong with you selling a good Wheel Horse for a few more dollars. Your real lucky to get it back for just 100 more then you sold it for. I prefer 1976 and 1977 C-series Wheel Horses but I have only one of them. When you get up to a couple dozen Wheel Horse you can think about selling one, but Don't Do It. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,634 #5 Posted September 16, 2021 @stegs can only wish you well on your 2 horses, hope you do a thorough baseline service , meaning to check out everything , verify what you have , change out all fluids , grease every fitting , maybe give it an wd40 aerosol wipe down , to freshen up the paint , let us know how you are making out , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stegs 325 #6 Posted September 16, 2021 17 minutes ago, peter lena said: @stegs can only wish you well on your 2 horses, hope you do a thorough baseline service , meaning to check out everything , verify what you have , change out all fluids , grease every fitting , maybe give it an wd40 aerosol wipe down , to freshen up the paint , let us know how you are making out , pete the 417a just had its oil changed before i got it. Looks really clean. I plan on doing 2 new spark plugs tonight on it The c141 gets a new spark plug tonight with a oil change. Straight 30w detergent is what the guy ran in it, so i will continue to do that with rotella 30w both tractors got fresh grease the other night after the wash. The c141 with the faded/thin paint got a nice coat of fluid film over it with a gentle wipe down. It has a nice coating now LOL 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunahead72 2,424 #7 Posted September 16, 2021 You know, some of us are waiting for photos... 2 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stegs 325 #8 Posted September 16, 2021 44 minutes ago, tunahead72 said: You know, some of us are waiting for photos... I will have to get some over this weekend Im trying to get info on the hood emblems my tractor has. Its on each side of the hood, right in the decal. I cant find another tractor anywhere with these same emblems. Im thinking someone added them at some point..... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,634 #9 Posted September 16, 2021 @stegs thats what i,m talking about ! stay after it , keep going , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,618 #10 Posted September 16, 2021 Welcome back and love the story . We all like pictures and becoming a supporting member makes posting pictures easy and keeps the lights on here . https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/store 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,277 #11 Posted September 16, 2021 2 hours ago, Lee1977 said: What is wrong with you selling a good Wheel Horse for a few more dollars. Your real lucky to get it back for just 100 more then you sold it for. I prefer 1976 and 1977 C-series Wheel Horses but I have only one of them. When you get up to a couple dozen Wheel Horse you can think about selling one, but Don't Do It. You always regret it later Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,601 #12 Posted September 16, 2021 (edited) Congratulations on your new/old tractors. My C141 is one of my favorite tractors, along with my 1045D, 701, 400 Rat Rod, 1076, etc, etc...... Edited September 16, 2021 by Achto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #13 Posted September 16, 2021 Gotta love @Achto's signature: "He who is without oil, shall throw the first rod" Compressions 8.7:1... We simply MUST have pictures, there @stegs!!! Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
