Floyd Pink 44 #1 Posted March 12, 2022 I have a 1968 Raider 12. I have got to know it quite well. I brought it back from the dead. Now that I have it running good and looking decent. I want to know what y'all would do to improve upon the original Wheel Horse? Nothing major. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,316 #2 Posted March 12, 2022 Check the front axle pivot and spindles by jacking it up, let the axle swing. Check for excessive play - if so, machining & bushings may be needed - this really tightens up the steering. Check for play in the tie rods - if they are shot, there are vendors that sell adjustable length ones with stud style Heim joints to allow you to dial in correct toe-in. Or make your own as I did. Ditto if you use a plow blade - adding Heim joints to the ends of the angling rod IS the way to go. Bill 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,315 #3 Posted March 12, 2022 Does it have headlights? Taillights? If originality isn’t a concern maybe upgrade to some LED headlight bulbs. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,743 #4 Posted March 12, 2022 Need I say more 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,198 #5 Posted March 13, 2022 A nice comfortable seat would be a good idea. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Floyd Pink 44 #6 Posted March 13, 2022 5 hours ago, Sparky said: Does it have headlights? Taillights? If originality isn’t a concern maybe upgrade to some LED headlight bulbs. All ready did the leds. Front and rear. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Floyd Pink 44 #7 Posted March 13, 2022 5 hours ago, oliver2-44 said: Need I say more I have a few. Need to take new ones with all the attachments finished. 5 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Floyd Pink 44 #8 Posted March 14, 2022 On 3/12/2022 at 1:14 PM, ri702bill said: Check the front axle pivot and spindles by jacking it up, let the axle swing. Check for excessive play - if so, machining & bushings may be needed - this really tightens up the steering. Check for play in the tie rods - if they are shot, there are vendors that sell adjustable length ones with stud style Heim joints to allow you to dial in correct toe-in. Or make your own as I did. Ditto if you use a plow blade - adding Heim joints to the ends of the angling rod IS the way to go. Bill I was lucky. Before my Dad passed away he had ordered a stockpile of parts. This was 33 years ago. When I rescued the tractor I found it all. From gaskets, carb, tie rods, belts for tiller, bolts, lift cables, points and condenser, 12 air filters, 12 fuel filters. Can't have enough filters. All from Wheel Horse. Also both foot rests. Why he ordered the foot rests is a mystery because the originals were rust and damage free other than the surface rust from sitting in the elements. When he was alive the tractor never was stored outside. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #9 Posted March 14, 2022 Ahh, two smart W-H guys there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,451 #10 Posted March 14, 2022 [ he had ordered a stockpile of parts] Now that is a handy thing to have. Sory about your Dad. Good luck with the tractor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,620 #11 Posted March 14, 2022 @Floyd Pink in addition to the other , ideas, the plow frame front end STEERING QUADRANT , should be detail lubricated , especially at the spring loaded angle pin area , and related lever movement points. recommend that you put the frame on milk crates or bench to do this service. that way you can watch and verify its easy function. thats how I set up mine , the smooth easy function , can then easily be hooked up to your horse. lucas chassis grease , stands up . good luck with it , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunahead72 2,412 #12 Posted March 14, 2022 I think you need to find a spot for one of these: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Floyd Pink 44 #13 Posted March 14, 2022 4 hours ago, Retierd Wrencher said: [ he had ordered a stockpile of parts] Now that is a handy thing to have. Sory about your Dad. Good luck with the tractor. Thank you for caring 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Floyd Pink 44 #14 Posted March 14, 2022 14 minutes ago, tunahead72 said: I think you need to find a spot for one of these: I can't believe it. I have this about to be installed. 🤣🤣🤣 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #15 Posted March 14, 2022 (edited) 16 minutes ago, tunahead72 said: I think you need to find a spot for one of these: Ok Tom @Shynon.... err Ed.... You just made some friends in MN Floyd! Edited March 14, 2022 by WHX?? 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunahead72 2,412 #16 Posted March 14, 2022 11 minutes ago, Floyd Pink said: I can't believe it. I have this about to be installed. 🤣🤣🤣 That's so excellent! A license plate, right? Can't wait to see a photo! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #17 Posted March 14, 2022 Here ya go Floyd... It's Tuna's fault for going ..... post 2001 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #18 Posted March 14, 2022 (edited) BTW Floyd '68 Raider 12 is a favorite model of mine. I inherited it after my stepson smoked the motor field plowing and failing to check the oil. I rebulit the motor and just a all a round go to worker as well as a loaner tractor at plow day. 7 hours ago, Floyd Pink said: Also both foot rests. Do you mean the pre '68 stirrup style foot rests. Not a huge fan of floor boards on a Raider so I replaced mine with them. Like those in the second pic & my favorites. Edited March 14, 2022 by WHX?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
