Sparky-(Admin) 21,318 #1 Posted October 17, 2021 …So I bought a pair! Scored these off FB Marketplace this morning and only 5 miles away from home! Both are 312-8’s with Magnums, one set of wheel weights, two axle brackets, two high back seats with NO RIPS! One has a 36RD and the other a 42RD, both decks are solid. Neither are running but both spin over with compression and the throttle shafts are right so I bet they come to life with little effort. 13 14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #2 Posted October 17, 2021 Oh boy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moparfanforever 844 #3 Posted October 17, 2021 What a score !!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moparfanforever 844 #4 Posted October 17, 2021 Wish i had that 36" deck , need one bad. It sure do look purty !! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,191 #5 Posted October 17, 2021 Nice scores!! You did well. How many hours on the Burgundy stripe? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,318 #6 Posted October 17, 2021 43 minutes ago, Moparfanforever said: Wish i had that 36" deck , need one bad. It sure do look purty !! And it’s mint! My old 36RD is a bit loud so this one will be it’s replacement. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,275 #7 Posted October 17, 2021 Sweet score! hoera! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,318 #8 Posted October 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Wishin4a416 said: Nice scores!! You did well. How many hours on the Burgundy stripe? Maroon stripe has 881 and black stripe has 525 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,318 #9 Posted October 17, 2021 So both the RD decks are real nice. The 36” is like new and quiet, the 42” is not as nice but it’s solid and quiet! Also ended up with a pair of wheel weights and 2 axle brackets. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,877 #10 Posted October 17, 2021 Nice finds! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sewman 20 #11 Posted October 17, 2021 A couple of nice ones there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
echris 1,425 #12 Posted October 17, 2021 Wow, that 36RD looks nicer than the 42 I got last year. What a great score! How much trouble are you in? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,318 #13 Posted October 17, 2021 12 minutes ago, echris said: Wow, that 36RD looks nicer than the 42 I got last year. What a great score! How much trouble are you in? Haha! None! She’s used to me doing this kinda stuff after over 20 years of messin with Wheel Horse stuff 3 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,191 #14 Posted October 17, 2021 Nice! Low hours if maintained. My 87 312 has 2200 hours and still mowing. Does use some oil but doesn't smoke. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ifixoldjunk 778 #15 Posted October 17, 2021 even your ugliest deck is still nicer than my nicest deck. Great score man.👍 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,229 #16 Posted October 17, 2021 Mike, are you gathering inventory for Big Show 2022? Need to get a few 5 Gallon Buckets. @Ed Kennell can give you some pointers. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,627 #17 Posted October 17, 2021 @Sparky recommend you get some spray cable lube on the underside of that deck , or some open gear spray , allow it to dry in the sun , let the deck get hot ,to suck in the lubricant , also use lucas x tra heavy duty chassis grease in those spindles , polyurea rated , hi temp , anti sling , all my decks are set up like that , no rust or rot , very quiet bearings and no bearing failures . grease at walmart $ 5 . good opportunity to save them , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,627 #18 Posted October 18, 2021 @Sparky , like this , all my decks have this , deck saving lubricant coverage , no rust or rot, no bearing noise , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moparfanforever 844 #19 Posted October 18, 2021 I just noticed on the 36" deck it doesn't have the rag joint material for the deck stops , but what looks like just some rubber nubs of some kind ?? Never seen that before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,174 #20 Posted October 18, 2021 1 hour ago, 953 nut said: can give you some pointers. I sell buckets...full or empty. 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelhorseBob 1,549 #21 Posted October 18, 2021 Nice score!! 312’s are great all around machines! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,174 #22 Posted October 18, 2021 (edited) My '91 312H is my hardest worker, it sips fuel, does not throw heat in my face, and does not clog its screen. I do like my KTs and Onans, but.... Edited October 18, 2021 by Ed Kennell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cschannuth 3,816 #23 Posted October 18, 2021 8 hours ago, Sparky said: Both are 312-8’s with Magnums, Nice machines. Don’t need a set of hub caps for one of those do you? I’ll cut you a sweet deal on a set. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,318 #24 Posted October 18, 2021 7 hours ago, cschannuth said: Nice machines. Don’t need a set of hub caps for one of those do you? I’ll cut you a sweet deal on a set. Thanks for the offer but I’ll pass. Never liked the hub-cap look personally. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,455 #25 Posted October 18, 2021 Mike that will keep you busy for a while. Enjoy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
