Rob Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 What enigne is in that Ram?v10?v8?Cummins?Odd ball swap?Mine is a V10 with automatic transmission. That truck on the trailer weighs just shy of 22,000# with 50 gallon of fuel in it. The trailer weighs 8300# empty. So far I've got right at 200,000 miles on the old girl that I bought new in March, 1996. I've only ever replaced a fuel pump, and rebuilt the front end. Been a good truck. I did put a Detroit Locker in the rear after burning the factory sure grip up four times!Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopar Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Mine is a V10 with automatic transmission. That truck on the trailer weighs just shy of 22,000# with 50 gallon of fuel in it. The trailer weighs 8300# empty. So far I've got right at 200,000 miles on the old girl that I bought new in March, 1996. I've only ever replaced a fuel pump, and rebuilt the front end. Been a good truck. I did put a Detroit Locker in the rear after burning the factory sure grip up four times!RobAwsome rig, it shows that you have put a lot hard work in mantance on that truckone thing some people would skip or cheap out on.so keep up the good work with mantance and good care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopar Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Hey Jocko you have gotten a real cool mower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanscottbuilders Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Boy, these conversations sure do take some interesting twists and turns along the way----Especially with us older folks, who can't seem to stay focused on one thing for very long. (It's because we know soooo much that it's tough to keep it all contained in our heads!!)Anyway - back to poor Jocko, who is innocently waiting for an answer - In my opinion, if you are going to work the Wheel Horse with a snow plow, or anyattachment, it might be best to experiment with the length of straight pipe to seeif there is any substantial difference in power.A longer pipe should deliver more torque at lower RPM, along with good noise. The long pipe may be a better choice than a short pipe, which is just delivering noise.The magic is in timing the exhaust pulses to be exiting the pipe just as a new charge is being forced into the pipe.However - there is a point of diminishing return on the torque gain through an ever longer pipe.If you check with some of the local folks who have experience using the smaller tractors in pulling contests, you will learn more than you may ever need to know. Most of them use straight pipes, and everybody has a different recipe for determining pipe length.I don't believe that you will hurt the engine with a straight pipe, as, like Rob says,there is a certain amount of resistance (back pressure) created by forcing the exhaust gasses through any tube. The really shorty type of tube would be the 1st to cause trouble, if that were the case. Another good reason for a longer pipe.Nice tractor.Paul Van Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopar Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Boy, these conversations sure do take some interesting twists and turns along the way----Especially with us older folks, who can't seem to stay focused on one thing for very long. (It's because we know soooo much that it's tough to keep it all contained in our heads!!)Anyway - back to poor Jocko, who is innocently waiting for an answer - In my opinion, if you are going to work the Wheel Horse with a snow plow, or anyattachment, it might be best to experiment with the length of straight pipe to seeif there is any substantial difference in power.A longer pipe should deliver more torque at lower RPM, along with good noise. The long pipe may be a better choice than a short pipe, which is just delivering noise.The magic is in timing the exhaust pulses to be exiting the pipe just as a new charge is being forced into the pipe.However - there is a point of diminishing return on the torque gain through an ever longer pipe.If you check with some of the local folks who have experience using the smaller tractors in pulling contests, you will learn more than you may ever need to know. Most of them use straight pipes, and everybody has a different recipe for determining pipe length.I don't believe that you will hurt the engine with a straight pipe, as, like Rob says,there is a certain amount of resistance (back pressure) created by forcing the exhaust gasses through any tube. The really shorty type of tube would be the 1st to cause trouble, if that were the case. Another good reason for a longer pipe.Nice tractor.Paul Van ScottThank you Paul Van Scott for helping us to get back on the topic here.Along with experimenting with exhust pipe size, I would get some work on the heads and intake. since all engines are air pumps, the more air in and out the more power and tourque you get. Also jet hot/ceramic coating on the exhust pipe or pipes on the final size you have dediced on. intake and exusht would effect the power and sound of the engine. i would ask you do like loud pipes or silent power. I would also ask Rob about more of these powerful mods for power. p.s I am an young guy with A.D.Doooh look at the banna!ahem as I was saying an engine is an air pumpso let the staight pipe debate go on.after all the flow mods I would do some work on the ignition may be add a MSD box and a strong coil and work with the fuel delivery systemwhat carb do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopar Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Of couse I have forgoten to metion spark plug wiresOr add a digital electronic ignition system for more ignition power if there is an after marteket kit for this kind of engine.guessing the system in the stock state is a magneto set up and a more precice spark set would help with power.Since at the turn of the century digital electronic ignition modules became available for small engines on such applications as chainsaws, string trimmers, leaf blowers, and lawn mowers. This was made possible by low cost, high speed, and small footprint microcontrollers. Digital electronic ignition modules can be designed as either capacitor discharge ignition (CDI) or inductive discharge ignitions (IDI). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopar Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 I hope Jocko has found this advise useful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I knew Rob would know more on the issue of exhust back pressure then I will ever know. I know a little but not enough to pass an A1 ASE.I want to know if plan on other mods on the mower or keep it looking stock.the stock look is coolrims ok modspinners heck no!22"s another heck no!!Walmart spinner hub caps HECK NO!cragers cool yes!! 8 ball shifter knob awsomeflames so over done and over used!red always a classic and nice colorrember there is asuch thing as too much chorme and billit.I would ask Rob and Bollweevil for some more things to add to this list of mods.Jocko please tell me of your plans, mild or wild...maybe a few small LED lights Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jocko Posted July 3, 2009 Author Share Posted July 3, 2009 i ended up putting a muffler on it because I started it and my neighbor called the cops so I put the muffler on.I still have the chrome pipe though i put it over the muffler so it looks straight piped.It runs good though yesterday I had the plow and tire chains on it and my mom needed a pile of mulch spread out so i used the wheelhorse with the plow and pushed it all out. That thing pushes like a tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 i ended up putting a muffler on it because I started it and my neighbor called the cops so I put the muffler on.I still have the chrome pipe though i put it over the muffler so it looks straight piped.It runs good though yesterday I had the plow and tire chains on it and my mom needed a pile of mulch spread out so i used the wheelhorse with the plow and pushed it all out. That thing pushes like a tankI always seem to have neighbors like that in the beginning. They always come to reason and leave me alone. Must be my charming personality, or they like to sleep when I don't. I have discovered there is nothing illegal about testing air horns at 3:00a.m. sharp nightly in the driveway. In years past I have purchased, and restored, Allis-Chalmers, IH Cub Cadet, Simplicity mowers, and have done several Wheel Horses also. There is enough cast iron in the old tractors to give them the tractive effort available to the ground that these newer units do not have. A finely restored older unit is a much better tractor than what you get nowadays unless you pay a rediculous price.If you want to get even more pushing ability for your Wheel Horse, fill the rear tires about 90% full with water/anti-freeze mix the same as you would do with an automobile, then bring the pressure up to operating with air. Judging from your tire size that would add about 50 pounds of unsprung weight to the tires and that is a world of difference. Keep in mind that this will not be conducive to a manicured lawn as it will tend to rut in soft turf. With the added weight, you will push a full blade of dirt.I would find yourself a motorcycle muffler to install as they are already chrome plated and low restriction. If you like it loud, I'd run it that way and devise a plan to ensure the neighbors keep their noses in their business and stay out of mine. Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 My rendition of the willing pulling the real; Notice the hoods of both trucks:Put a Bulldog on it; It will last forever.RobI'm gonna try that... Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HK Trucking Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I'm gonna try that...Maybe you can get Obama to issue an executive order that all Peterbilts must immediately be equipped with Mack emblems and bulldogs as a means of reducing "sight pollution". Quote "If You Can't Shift It Smoothly, You Shouldn't Be Driving It" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HK Trucking Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 i ended up putting a muffler on it because I started it and my neighbor called the cops so I put the muffler on.I still have the chrome pipe though i put it over the muffler so it looks straight piped.It runs good though yesterday I had the plow and tire chains on it and my mom needed a pile of mulch spread out so i used the wheelhorse with the plow and pushed it all out. That thing pushes like a tankYour neighbor is a prick. Quote "If You Can't Shift It Smoothly, You Shouldn't Be Driving It" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I'm gonna try that...Put a bulldog on the nose and it will stay out of the repair shop. Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopar Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 i ended up putting a muffler on it because I started it and my neighbor called the cops so I put the muffler on.I still have the chrome pipe though i put it over the muffler so it looks straight piped.It runs good though yesterday I had the plow and tire chains on it and my mom needed a pile of mulch spread out so i used the wheelhorse with the plow and pushed it all out. That thing pushes like a tankwell I migh have a set of cut outs on it, but since your neighbor is one of the N.I.M.B.Y (not in my back yard) group. I would put a fart can or glass packs on it of course if they make a Magaflow for it, I would putn that on.but it is just my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Put a bulldog on the nose and it will stay out of the repair shop.too late- shoulda done it last week- I hit a deer and broke a hood hinge, and I gotta take it to Cat Monday morning because the engine light is on again, showing an intake valve actuator fault code...again. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 too late- shoulda done it last week- I hit a deer and broke a hood hinge, and I gotta take it to Cat Monday morning because the engine light is on again, showing an intake valve actuator fault code...again. I like that word and how it is used; AGAIN! Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jocko Posted July 3, 2009 Author Share Posted July 3, 2009 thank you guys for all your help and if i have anymore questons about the wheelhorse i'll ask thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopar Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 thank you guys for all your help and if i have anymore questons about the wheelhorse i'll ask thank youyour welcomejust keep up with the posting and thank BMT, Barry and every one for the opertuity to post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopar Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 ...maybe a few small LED lights That may workmay be some head lamps but no under glook some under glo but no TVs in the head rest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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