Rob J. 1,942 #1 Posted June 30, 2022 Picked this guy up today. 1975 C-100-8. I need a Horse to be used exclusively for moving and towing trailers, log splitter and such. So the story goes this was purchased new by an older gentleman for snow blowing. His grandson is who I bought it from. As the older gentleman reached his 90’s he was forgetful it seems. He went to take his tractor somewhere and loaded it up on his trailer. All fine except he left it running and didn’t strap it down. Needless to say it found its way off the trailer. When the gentleman’s son came to help he noticed the tractor was still running. I’ll keep my fingers crossed the ole 10hp still thumps. Left rear hub is busted and the right front spindle was snapped. Steering wheel trashed along with the fender pan. Came with 2 sets of wheel weights. The cast iron ones on the tractor are on. Any suggestions outside of cutting the hub off with a torch? Wheel is garbage so no loss if I have to. Front spindle already replaced. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob J. 1,942 #2 Posted June 30, 2022 4 minutes ago, Rob J. said: Picked this guy up today. 1975 C-100-8. I need a Horse to be used exclusively for moving and towing trailers, log splitter and such. So the story goes this was purchased new by an older gentleman for snow blowing. His grandson is who I bought it from. As the older gentleman reached his 90’s he was forgetful it seems. He went to take his tractor somewhere and loaded it up on his trailer. All fine except he left it running and didn’t strap it down. Needless to say it found its way off the trailer. When the gentleman’s son came to help he noticed the tractor was still running. I’ll keep my fingers crossed the ole 10hp still thumps. Left rear hub is busted and the right front spindle was snapped. Steering wheel trashed along with the fender pan. Came with 2 sets of wheel weights. The cast iron ones on the tractor are on. Any suggestions outside of cutting the hub off with a torch? Wheel is garbage so no loss if I have to. Front spindle already replaced. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,738 #3 Posted June 30, 2022 Looks like you got the wheel off, (Navy guy from Lake Mich) . Just wondering if you are looking to make a Salmon fishing rig out of your Sea Horse?? Sorry!! Maybe!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #4 Posted June 30, 2022 I'd use an angle grinder and a wizard wheel on that hub instead of a torch... 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob J. 1,942 #5 Posted June 30, 2022 33 minutes ago, stevasaurus said: Looks like you got the wheel off, (Navy guy from Lake Mich) . Just wondering if you are looking to make a Salmon fishing rig out of your Sea Horse?? Sorry!! Maybe!! All my Horses have a typically specific use. When I run out of uses I’ll invent some I suppose. 😂 But I doubt I’ll be sailing the high seas anytime soon though. Those days are long gone. 😜 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ineedanother 1,369 #6 Posted June 30, 2022 It looks like once you get the wheel off you will likely be able to get rid of enough of the broken hub to get a 3-pronged wheel puller onto the back of the hub. Not saying you'll get enough pull to get it off, but with a little heat you might have some luck since you won't be worried about breaking the hub. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #7 Posted June 30, 2022 The steering wheel has metal rod in it. You may be able to get it back to useable, just not purdy..... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob J. 1,942 #8 Posted June 30, 2022 51 minutes ago, roadapples said: The steering wheel has metal rod in it. You may be able to get it back to useable, just not purdy..... That’s the easiest way to deal with it unfortunately my OCD won’t allow that. One way or another it’s getting replaced. Dash is cracked in half so I’m replacing that anyways. I’m gonna try a drill out the roll pin in the wheel. Maybe I’ll get lucky.?.?.?😂 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,874 #9 Posted June 30, 2022 5 hours ago, Rob J. said: Dash is cracked in half so I’m replacing that anyways. I’m gonna try a drill out the roll pin in the wheel. Maybe I’ll get lucky Might think about taking the top section off with the wheel and steering shaft complete. Vise it up to drive that steering pin out. WOW For rolling off a trailer it looks like minimal damage. All lucky 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,170 #10 Posted June 30, 2022 Take a close look at that right axle bearing. It took quite a shock load. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,862 #11 Posted June 30, 2022 I’ve got a whole C series dash/steering assembly… 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,874 #12 Posted June 30, 2022 12 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: It took quite a shock load. Ed you think that hub was cracked prior to the accident? Looks kind of rusted in the break areas. Maybe from setting. ??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,862 #13 Posted June 30, 2022 How long ago did it fall down? I get rusty if I sit too long too! 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,226 #14 Posted June 30, 2022 8 hours ago, roadapples said: I'd use an angle grinder and a wizard wheel on that hub instead of a torch... A Sawzall or angle grinder right along the keyway so you have less material to cut. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OutdoorEnvy 1,522 #15 Posted June 30, 2022 Rough story on the fall off the trailer. Good on you though for giving it a second go at life. You and I are thinking alike in our tractor uses. I picked up a 74 C-100 last summer that I am turning into my tow/puller logging rig. Mine had a broke connecting rod. But she's coming around now. Looking forward to seeing the progress on yours 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,487 #16 Posted June 30, 2022 I'll just be over here hangin around watching the progress 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob J. 1,942 #17 Posted June 30, 2022 7 hours ago, JoeM said: Ed you think that hub was cracked prior to the accident? Looks kind of rusted in the break areas. Maybe from setting. ??? It’s sat for a couple of years outside. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob J. 1,942 #18 Posted June 30, 2022 (edited) Well I got one wheel weights out. That took some pounding let me tell ya. Got to cut the carriage bolt on the other weight and pound that weight out. These weights had to have been pounded into the rims. Ugh Edited June 30, 2022 by Rob J. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob J. 1,942 #19 Posted June 30, 2022 Todays progress. Turns out both rear hubs are junk. Left front rim is also jacked. Gonna pull the hubs off later today after I cool down from this freaking heat! 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,487 #20 Posted June 30, 2022 Be a good idea to tear into that transmission and check it over from the inside out. Basic hand tools and a little patience. They're super easy. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob J. 1,942 #21 Posted June 30, 2022 Well a little more progress, got both rear hubs off. Pro-tip if the hubs are junk just use an angle grinder. Bust off the the die-cast and grind right at the keyway. Grind until you get down to the key and use a chisel to spread the rest, comes right off. Took me 15 minutes for the pair. Why am I telling you all this, old news I quite certain to many of you. If you look real close I did nick the very end of the shaft with the grinder but meh no big deal. Don’t judge me I was on to something and I couldn’t stop. 😂 6 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,487 #22 Posted June 30, 2022 Nice work Sir! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob J. 1,942 #23 Posted June 30, 2022 2 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Nice work Sir! Thank you. I think with the right set of tools I could do this. 😉 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob J. 1,942 #24 Posted July 2, 2022 If any of you following this have a pair of hubs let me know, I would appreciate it very much thanks. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Bill 633 845 #25 Posted July 2, 2022 9 hours ago, Rob J. said: If any of you following this have a pair of hubs let me know, I would appreciate it very much thanks. Consider replacing the wheel hubs with A-Z Tractor hubs. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
