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GT Manual Trans Advice

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by ReelFaster, Jul 14, 2022.

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  1. ReelFaster

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    Thanks Gang!!

    Yes Onan engine. She's a beast just what I was looking for to haul wood and pull the little bass boat around, O and mow the lawn...LOL!
     
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    Take really good care of the Onan. Good engine but parts supply is pretty poor.
     
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    And $$$$

    They sound so good. I had an Ingersoll with a 16 hp Onan.
     
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    So did I until it turned itself into a single cylinder!
     
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    Nice! That'll pull just about anything you need it to. If you have the ability or need, there's a good WH group on FB called Wheel Horse Junkies. Good source for parts and advice and all things WH.
     
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    Thank you, will check it out.

    I found this website RedSquare Wheel Horse Forum and it's been really great. Tons of info, manuals, etc.. I even found a hitch sleeve setup specific for the WH exactly what I was looking for. They helped me get a handle on certain models and what not. All spoke very highly of my rig, very stout with a great engine and trans. I'll be sure to take good care of her. I can feel the different immediately when riding the WH compared to the craftsman. I feel like I am driving a tank.
     
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    I bought a hitch receiver from eBay many moons ago.

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    Got the hitch mount this week and just installed this morning. Very well made and stout!!!

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    Can you post the link to that? I need something like that for my 312-8
     
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    I don't think that's pricey at all for what you get. And I LOVE how it mounts to your tractor. Very little chance of hurting the machine with that, heck it's so solid, you may want to add a little counterweight up front depending on how much weight you're towing! Textbook example of how to do it RIGHT. :yes:

    If you need information re: the Onan - poke around some of the John Deere GT forums and look for threads about the 316/318 or the 400/420 as they all used Onan opposed twins for power. Sacrilegious I know, for a Red owner to go sneaking about Greenland, but there were tens of thousands of Onan's under green hoods. ;)
     
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