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« on: Sunday, August 03, 2008, 02:59:26 AM »
Well, it's time to start another project...  ;D

I bought this old Wheel Horse about a year ago to restore with my kids.
It is a 1960 or 1961 Wheel Horse Suburban with a 4 HP Kohler K-91 engine. It has been previously restored. (about 20 years ago, judging by the paint and incorrect decals)

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Quote from: Heiny57 on Sunday, August 16, 2009, 11:43:50 AM
how big are the cans?
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« Reply #1 on: Sunday, August 03, 2008, 03:05:17 AM »
I started by disassembling the original K-91 (no pics yet)... It was seized up. Upon disassembly, I found that the camshaft was broken in half. Luckily, when I bought it, the guy gave me 2 other complete K-91's with it... So, out of the 3... I SHOULD be able to make a GOOD engine.  [approve]

I will update with pics as soon as I can.
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« Reply #2 on: Sunday, August 03, 2008, 03:28:44 AM »
Here's a little something I found at www.toro.com  Toro bought Wheel Horse in the '80's IIRC...

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« Reply #3 on: Sunday, August 03, 2008, 03:33:21 AM »
Also, I found a sales brochure...  8)
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« Reply #4 on: Sunday, August 03, 2008, 08:40:44 AM »
NYCE ;)

Mine is bigger!!!!!!!! All origional but the front tires and seat. my great uncle bought it in 77 or 79?? c-121 12hp 42"deck and plow/dozer blade you cant replace a tank like this with a new mower today. It even has twin stick, low range, crawler gears LOL



I will be restoring mine in a year or so also. planning a dual rear wheel setup :P
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« Reply #5 on: Sunday, August 03, 2008, 11:06:31 AM »
Jon I say go 1.6 16v right away don't waste money on  the stock engine. Then go toy axles as the stock ones won't hold 35" tires.

Hydrostatic drive with a bigger pump.  ;D


J/K  nice rig hope you and the kids have fun.
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« Reply #6 on: Sunday, August 03, 2008, 11:14:31 AM »
 Nice Toy there Jon! 
 I see it already has the gear reduction for ya! ;D  Weed
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« Reply #7 on: Sunday, August 03, 2008, 12:59:32 PM »
Real nice. Check out yahoo groups and see if they have a wheel horse group. I had found an old craftsman lawn tractor and found a lot of information. Jim
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« Reply #8 on: Sunday, August 03, 2008, 04:54:20 PM »
Just a couple mowers I found...... ;D





http://www.xtrememowermayhem.com/index.htm
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« Reply #9 on: Sunday, August 03, 2008, 04:57:59 PM »
Just a couple mowers I found...... ;D





http://www.xtrememowermayhem.com/index.htm
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« Reply #10 on: Sunday, August 03, 2008, 07:50:57 PM »
Well, I am STOKED!

I was missing the belt cover... I have seen about 10 of these, restored, missing the belt cover... I found this rusty pile of wheelhorse on e-bay and immediately knew that it was one of the rare "mid engine" models like mine.... AND IT STILL HAD THE BELT COVER! I bid on it and won it for $51!!!!!  ;D  8) Now I just have to drive 4 hours to pick it up... Well worth it, in my book.  8)
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« Reply #11 on: Sunday, August 03, 2008, 08:10:37 PM »
Quote from: bell on Sunday, August 03, 2008, 07:50:57 PM
Well, I am STOKED!

I was missing the belt cover... I have seen about 10 of these, restored, missing the belt cover... I found this rusty pile of wheelhorse on e-bay and immediately knew that it was one of the rare "mid engine" models like mine.... AND IT STILL HAD THE BELT COVER! I bid on it and won it for $51!!!!!  ;D  8) Now I just have to drive 4 hours to pick it up... Well worth it in my book.  8)


Cool!
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« Reply #12 on: Sunday, August 03, 2008, 08:51:47 PM »
Quote from: bell on Sunday, August 03, 2008, 07:50:57 PM
Well, I am STOKED!

I was missing the belt cover... I have seen about 10 of these, restored, missing the belt cover... I found this rusty pile of wheelhorse on e-bay and immediately knew that it was one of the rare "mid engine" models like mine.... AND IT STILL HAD THE BELT COVER! I bid on it and won it for $51!!!!!  ;D  8) Now I just have to drive 4 hours to pick it up... Well worth it, in my book.  8)





take a few more pieces apart and just have him ship it ;)
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« Reply #13 on: Sunday, August 03, 2008, 09:17:27 PM »
He says that he doesn't want to ship...  :(  But, I'm about ready for a road trip...
It should fit in the back of the wife's Caliber (28 mpg  [naughty] )
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« Reply #14 on: Sunday, August 03, 2008, 11:47:06 PM »
So i take it this one wont have 37's
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