Docwheelhorse 2,664 #1 Posted May 20, 2023 Hello all, Cleaning this unit up for a friend... sat on side of house for ~10 years. It has 400 hrs on it Made alot of progress today swapping gas tank and fuel system out and fresh gear oil / shift boot etc.... The work continues with grease and oil and so on. I had it running already on a gas hose stuck in a jug. Check out the evil fluids that where in this thing... it turned out to be more work trying to clean tank then put on a used one. Happy Weekend Tony 20230408_165121.mp4 20230519_101345.mp4 20230519_104536.mp4 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #2 Posted May 20, 2023 That is a lot of work for sure. That machine is a work horse!! Not much you cannot do with it. Nice work Tony! 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
23 Reo 229 #3 Posted May 20, 2023 That will be a great tractor once you get it sorted out. I'm still sorting out mine, darn safety switches. Are you in Andover, Ma? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,177 #4 Posted May 20, 2023 Hi Dave, Andover CT. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docwheelhorse 2,664 #5 Posted May 20, 2023 24 minutes ago, 23 Reo said: That will be a great tractor once you get it sorted out. I'm still sorting out mine, darn safety switches. Are you in Andover, Ma? Andover Connecticut U.S of A... next door neighbor to @Sparky 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,761 #6 Posted May 20, 2023 Your friend is very lucky to have someone like you going through it and putting it right! Such a shame to let it sit for 10 years! But I understand. (I'm helping my son with a boat that sat 12 years, but at least it was in a closed garage) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,346 #7 Posted May 20, 2023 Tony - So sad to see what happens when they sit outside.... Organized Confusion (what to start on first??) - right in the front yard!! But the completed tractor makes it worth it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,465 #8 Posted May 20, 2023 Good job Tony. You are right those fluids are evil. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docwheelhorse 2,664 #9 Posted May 20, 2023 59 minutes ago, ri702bill said: Tony - So sad to see what happens when they sit outside.... Organized Confusion (what to start on first??) - right in the front yard!! But the completed tractor makes it worth it... Everything was picked up and put away... Ive always worked in this spot and don't know why. Lots of machines have passed thru this area. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuneup 1,433 #10 Posted May 20, 2023 It's wonderful to get them running no matter what their condition but there's something extra special about a rescue from an outdoor sand lot or bog. It's as if nothing can stop a Wheel Horse with just a little TLC added. Mine needed a come-along to get on the trailer and, $700 later, voila! Oh, and an Onan no less. Sweet! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,346 #11 Posted May 20, 2023 1 hour ago, Docwheelhorse said: Ive always worked in this spot and don't know why. Lots of machines have passed thru this area. Cecil and Elmer would approve....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,637 #12 Posted May 20, 2023 @Docwheelhorse nice work on that ! agree with the , separate fuel source , you did not have any other choice . have always run any recent find on a heavily treated separate jug. looks like a lubrication rub down ? that paint looks much better . agree with @ri702bill on the stages you were at , have to touch / look at everything , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FARMERIK 23 #13 Posted May 24, 2023 Looks good. Please check your listed email for a message or reply to mine- FARMERIK in Union Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
