JUSS10 250 #1 Posted March 10, 2022 So used to be really active on the forum many years ago. Life gets busy, etc but a few weeks back I was talking to a former co-worker who around 8 years ago I sold a GT14 to and asked what he ever did with it. Essentially it just sat in the back of his barn collecting dust. I asked if he wanted to sell it back and he said sure. I've wished I had kept the tractor after I sold it so it was pretty cool to see it again. It was pretty dirty when I originally bought it from Kelly Hollister but it was straight and relatively complete and un-molested for its age. I remember it had transmission issues when I got it. The acceleration springs were completely destroyed. If memory serves right, I used a set of springs from a bronco 14 roller I had picked up cheap but when driving it around the other day, it still feels weak in reverse. Going to have to dig in to that. Anyway, the engine fired right up and runs well and as stated it moves forward well and I parked it against a log and the rear tires would spin when trying to go forward so thats all good. My plan is to tune it up and add a front and mid attach-a-matic so I can use the decks from newer tractors and make this my all around yard machine. Its a nice (re)addition to the stable alongside my 953 and 1054A. A few questions for those who know more than me on this machine. it runs ATF, should I do a total flush even if the fluid looks good or can I just top it off? I picked up a FRAM PH16 filter as that cross referenced for the WH one but it seems like everyone uses WIX or NAPA, should I ditch the FRAM filter? Anyone have a nice set of acceleration springs laying around they want to sell? I see wheelhorse parts and more have a set for $32 so thats not bad if thats the route I have to go. Justin 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,150 #3 Posted March 10, 2022 (edited) Get that Fram off of there and throw it as far as you can! Lowell has the springs https://wheelhorsepartsandmore.com/product/transmission-acceleration-springs-2-7052-9215-2-7264-9858/ Edited March 10, 2022 by squonk 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,327 #4 Posted March 10, 2022 I would not put a Fram filter even on my EX wife's car.... They used to be made here right in RI until they were bought out in the 1980'5 - one of the first companies to leave and go to Mexico for production - they should make vacuum cleaners instead - their filters Su*k! 2 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,592 #5 Posted March 10, 2022 Congrats on the acquisition all over again on that GT. I'm going to put in a third vote for tossing the Fram. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JUSS10 250 #6 Posted March 10, 2022 Good to know. Never actually put the Fram on. I’ll bring it back to the store and get a Napa filter. 4 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #7 Posted March 10, 2022 Congrats on the re-acquisition and back too neighbor! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,298 #8 Posted March 11, 2022 3 hours ago, JUSS10 said: A few questions for those who know more than me on this machine. it runs ATF, should I do a total flush even if the fluid looks good or can I just top it off? I picked up a FRAM PH16 filter as that cross referenced for the WH one but it seems like everyone uses WIX or NAPA, should I ditch the FRAM filter? Anyone have a nice set of acceleration springs laying around they want to sell? I see wheelhorse parts and more have a set for $32 so thats not bad if thats the route I have to go. Nothing wrong with ATF if everything else is good. When I had to take mine apart to replace an axle I drained the filter and changed it over to 10 W 30, drove it around a few minutes and ran the lift up and down then changed the filter and oil again to be sure I'd flushed it well. I can't tell the difference but 10 W 30 is les expensive. For $ 32.00 I would do away with the used springs and buy a new set from @wheelhorseman . One more vote for ditch the Fram and go with the NAPA 1410. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OutdoorEnvy 1,522 #9 Posted March 11, 2022 That’s cool you got it back. I bet cleans up good. Stories of stuff coming back home are interesting. the guy I bought my 312-8 from messaged me a couple months after I bought it and said if I wasn’t happy with it or regretted the purchase he’d buy it back from me. Unfortunately for him that was not the case. now if I can only find the guy my dad sold his 65 gmc truck to 30 years ago and buy that back to the family… 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,601 #10 Posted March 11, 2022 Welcome back!! I have to agree with the rest of the gang on the filter. I refer to Fram filters as "Orange Death" 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHGuy413 2,696 #11 Posted March 11, 2022 Welcome back. I agree toss that Fram far far away! Never owned one of those but a friends had a few. Beasts of tractors from what I can see. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JUSS10 250 #12 Posted March 11, 2022 WIX 51410 is the same filter as the Napa 1410 yes? Its easier for me to order the wix filter off amazon than get to a Napa store any time soon. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,592 #13 Posted March 11, 2022 Just now, JUSS10 said: WIX 51410 is the same filter as the Napa 1410 yes? Its easier for me to order the wix filter off amazon than get to a Napa store any time soon. That is the correct filter number either way. Yes. Just an FYI.... If you're going to order it be very careful about your source. You might find that a Napa OR a Wix is easier to get off of eBay and much less expensive than off the jungle site. I find that ordering them two or three at a time can offer a substantial savings as well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldlineman 1,481 #14 Posted March 11, 2022 Mostly about the Fram filters junk.I used them back in the 60's but not any more, cut one open and see what's not inside. Bob 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
