Big Sale Has Started - UPDATED 07-31-25 (01 Apr 2025)

As some of you know my dad passed away 2 months ago today, on May 31, 2025. I posted it in the Members Only section when it happened. Thanks to all of you who have offered kind words on the forum, with phone calls, and visits in person during this time.

The Big Sale is on but not like originally planned, it is a by appointment type of thing now. I don't have the manpower, or the desire to do a big event like originally planned, I just need to sell a lot of parts that are taking up too much space here. I have been told and believe we are overloaded with Wheel Horse parts like no one has ever seen. Peeps have already been coming in from different parts of the country and buying a lot of stuff due to seeing the sale page, and seeing we are the only Wheel Horse only business in the USA that does things on the scale we do. The sale will continue for awhile until I free up some more space but you may not want to wait too long as things are being sold every day and there are limits to how many of certain parts will be sold.

As it says on the page it is still under construction and the page isn't finished yet. I've had a ton of calls for parts and the Big Sale Page may help answer some questions about what is here before peeps call. I hope that page is also clear that we DO NOT SHIP anything... This is a by appointment type of thing now. Be sure to call before you come to make sure the day isn't already full with peeps scheduled to come in, and make sure what you want is still available.

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23 Jan 2017 06:03 #13162 by nappypappy
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Any update on this post.....?
I for one would like to know how this ends.

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23 Jan 2017 09:26 #13163 by GoBucks
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I talked to the mechanic on Friday, then went and picked it up.

He didn't want to (or wasn't allowed to by the manager) do the engine swap, mostly due to the bearing issue. He couldn't find how anyone did it. He thought he could take it to the machine shop and have something fabricated, but wasn't sure how it would hold up, and they would have to warranty it for a year.

He did adjust the carbs slightly and charged me $10.

He suggested changing the plugs twice a year, as they are getting fouled by the burning oil. He also suggested using Premium fuel from now on, he said it burns cooler and that's better for an air cooled engine, especially in the south.

It started right up when I got there, no dragging, hard to start symptom. I was going to go out and start it again when it's cold, but it's rained all weekend and was fairly warm. Later this week it will cool off, I'll see how it starts then. If it starts more easily again, then I'll just run it and keep the oil and plugs changed.

I also need to get a new air filter and foam breather.

Thanks for the information and replies.
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23 Jan 2017 11:01 #13164 by Geno
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There is a common misconception about the fuel thing. Premium fuel burns slower than Regular, not hotter or cooler. That's why it can give more power in an engine that has been designed for premium, as it ignites it will expand and apply even force as the piston moves down. Regular may be burned up before the piston is all the way in it's downstroke and a "ping" or "knock" is the result. What does determine the temperature in the cylinder is the air fuel ratio. Most engines work the most efficiently and last the longest at a 14.7 to 1 AF ratio. That number is based on maximum power along with maximum longevity.

The first thing to do is run that engine the way it was designed to run. Regular fuel (non-ethanol preferred), correct carb settings, straight 30W oil, correct spark plug, and points at .018. :)

I have a Sun 500 that I've used to set carbs by AF ratio, it's the only way to get one perfect. :thumb

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