Evguy 556 #1 Posted July 21, 2022 I have a 718-z available near me, supposedly solid and runs good. Is this something worth picking up and adding to the stable? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,049 #2 Posted July 22, 2022 https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/search/?&q=718-z&type=downloads_file&search_and_or=or&sortby=relevancy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,609 #3 Posted July 22, 2022 11 hours ago, Evguy said: Is this something worth picking up and adding to the stable? These were made by Dixie Chopper and rebranded as a Toro / Wheel Horse. Interesting machines for sure and I don't really see a lot of them in my area. If you have the room to give it a home, it might be a good piece of history to preserve. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,916 #4 Posted July 22, 2022 I don’t know anyone who owns one… but they looked pretty fun to give a whirl! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,673 #5 Posted July 22, 2022 I looked at one about 10 years back both transmissions with none in the plastic tanks and not running , I past on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evguy 556 #6 Posted July 23, 2022 Well I negotiated a price on the 718-Z machine. I brought it to its new home. hour meter shows 511 hours, if it is functional. Got extra set of rear wheels with tires. New battery. It’s going to need a lot of maintenance attention, looking like it sat for a long time. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #7 Posted July 23, 2022 35 minutes ago, Evguy said: Well I negotiated a price on the 718-Z machine. I brought it to its new home. Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evguy 556 #8 Posted July 23, 2022 (edited) 38 minutes ago, Snoopy11 said: Don I have to reduce pictures, I have a cap because I haven’t supported yet. Edited July 23, 2022 by Evguy Add 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #9 Posted July 24, 2022 That is an awesome machine @Evguy... If you ever want to sell it... hit me up. Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evguy 556 #10 Posted July 24, 2022 I’ve been wrenching on it today, got deck to go up and down, a few chains tensioned. I kept finding magnetic pieces, turned out stator magnets have left the flywheel. This in addition to PTO missing disc. I think I will add an alternator rather than mess with stator repair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #11 Posted July 24, 2022 49 minutes ago, Evguy said: stator magnets have left the flywheel Uh oh... yeah, I would go with something like a... JD alternator... something really small... Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evguy 556 #12 Posted July 24, 2022 35 minutes ago, Snoopy11 said: Uh oh... yeah, I would go with something like a... JD alternator... something really small... Don Exactly what I was considering 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clueless 3,005 #13 Posted July 24, 2022 Obviously it was "worth" it to you and Don would buy it from you but you didn't say what you paid for it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill D 1,926 #14 Posted July 25, 2022 10 hours ago, Evguy said: I’ve been wrenching on it today, got deck to go up and down, a few chains tensioned. I kept finding magnetic pieces, turned out stator magnets have left the flywheel. This in addition to PTO missing disc. I think I will add an alternator rather than mess with stator repair. Put an add in the classified section. Someone here must have an Onan flywheel and stator. They blow up often enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evguy 556 #15 Posted July 25, 2022 6 hours ago, Bill D said: Put an add in the classified section. Someone here must have an Onan flywheel and stator. They blow up often enough. It’s a kohler, and the pump drive bolts to it, may not be a common flywheel. I already found a small alternator to bolt on. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #16 Posted July 25, 2022 19 hours ago, clueless said: you didn't say what you paid for it Potential horse thief alert... where is the PO PO when you need him!!! @SylvanLakeWH Don 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evguy 556 #17 Posted July 25, 2022 20 minutes ago, Snoopy11 said: Potential horse thief alert... where is the PO PO when you need him!!! Don Money changed hands, no theft. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #18 Posted July 25, 2022 1 minute ago, Evguy said: Money changed hands, no theft. Oh, we're just kidding with you buddy! No one with 1 milligram of live/functioning brain cells would actively participate in horse thievery... and post it on Redsquare... Don 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,833 #19 Posted July 25, 2022 Looks like that one we passed on up the road from your place @Achto. If I remember right 5-600 was asking. Seller let me run it and it worked as should but just wasn't in the cards. Still wouldn't mine having one just to horse around on.... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,833 #20 Posted July 25, 2022 On 7/23/2022 at 6:44 PM, Evguy said: I have a cap because I haven’t supported yet. Do we need to set up a go fund me?!? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evguy 556 #21 Posted July 25, 2022 56 minutes ago, WHX?? said: Do we need to set up a go fund me?!? If I stop buying machines I may be able to direct some funds..😂 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,833 #22 Posted July 26, 2022 Looks good in red ev... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
