520-8 Continued

[Bow_Extreme 544]

Well, so much for keeping this original…….

 

@Pullstart

 

Engine is getting all new gaskets as well.

[c-series don 8,708]

@Bow_Extreme Let’s talk about those tires and what those pieces are painted with! 

[Bow_Extreme 544]

8 minutes ago, c-series don said:

@Bow_Extreme Let’s talk about those tires and what those pieces are painted with! 

Fronts:

Vredestein 16-6.50-8 5-Rib

 

Rear:

OTR Lawn Trac 24x12-12 

 

Rims are all stock

 

Thinking of loading rears but haven’t decided.  
 

all the engine parts are powder coated, extra heavy.   There are more at powder coat, right now. I keep deciding to do more of them.  I’m thinking they after removing the dash tower, tonight, I’ll be sending more out for coating.

 

[c-series don 8,708]

I’m really liking everything so far. Please keep us updated with pictures as you go! Thx 

[Pullstart 62,904]

Lookin’ great Matt!  

[Bow_Extreme 544]

1 minute ago, Pullstart said:

Lookin’ great Matt!  

Thanks!  Since I have it this far, should I paint the frame and trans?  I wasn’t out to restore this, just improve it a bit.

[Horse Newbie 7,070]

47 minutes ago, Bow_Extreme said:

Thanks!  Since I have it this far, should I paint the frame and trans?  I wasn’t out to restore this, just improve it a bit.

I say “go all the way”

[oliver2-44 9,756]

Your down to almost the bottom, may as well go all the way

Edited June 2, 2023 by oliver2-44

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330]

Always top notch builds by you!

[ebinmaine 67,540]

6 hours ago, c-series don said:

I’m really liking everything so far. Please keep us updated with pictures as you go! Thx 

 

 

6 hours ago, Bow_Extreme said:

Since I have it this far, should I paint the frame and trans?  I wasn’t out to restore this, just improve it a bit.

 

You're already there Bud. 

Might as well finish right up while the opportunity is the best.  

 

I'm with the others above. 

I say paint the frame and trans. 

 

 

[Pullstart 62,904]

Absolutely paint the heavy stock!  

[c-series don 8,708]

You can’t get it down to the frame and transmission and not paint it. Simply. Not aloud. 

[peter lena 8,631]

@Bow_Extreme  looks like a perfect time to lay in a new steel or related metal fuel line , finish last foot each  end, with clear vinyl gas line , spot for fuel filter , might even put in a " lazy loop "  for vibration  before carb , fuel check valve . think about it , you are removing  related fuel line break down spots . ethenol breaks down , anything that is not up to date , filing fuel bowl with debris . personally add STA BIL to all my gas , no debris or issues . i use ethenol in everything , you are right there , how I see it , pete

[Bow_Extreme 544]

38 minutes ago, peter lena said:

@Bow_Extreme  looks like a perfect time to lay in a new steel or related metal fuel line , finish last foot each  end, with clear vinyl gas line , spot for fuel filter , might even put in a " lazy loop "  for vibration  before carb , fuel check valve . think about it , you are removing  related fuel line break down spots . ethenol breaks down , anything that is not up to date , filing fuel bowl with debris . personally add STA BIL to all my gas , no debris or issues . i use ethenol in everything , you are right there , how I see it , pete

Interesting.  I never thought to add a metal fuel line.  I have the tools and ability to do so and I may just make that happen.  I only run rec fuel in my machines so I really don’t have many issues with fuel breaking down components.  Thanks for the suggestions!

[peter lena 8,631]

@Bow_Extreme  very often refer to opportunity , after  going over all my related linkage / connection  spots for  added washers / grease for a snug easy moving spot , made that a regular  help out spot . might not seem like much , but when anything thats saposed to move , is not fighting rust /  wobbly  connection , it moves witha solid / smooth function . this is very easy , note the added washers behind the pto lever start? battery frame rail area , flange bearing  to steering column , last photo , battery tender plug in connected to choke cable , very easy to use , battery cable to corner of engine to frame ? comes off that  battery ground bolt point , that enhances RECTIFIER GRoUNDING , also note added heim  joint in place of wobbly trumfle . this part of my tractor baseline / function set up , areas to correct / improve .  consistant improvemrnt , pete  

 

[Bow_Extreme 544]

On 6/3/2023 at 8:45 AM, peter lena said:

@Bow_Extreme  very often refer to opportunity , after  going over all my related linkage / connection  spots for  added washers / grease for a snug easy moving spot , made that a regular  help out spot . might not seem like much , but when anything thats saposed to move , is not fighting rust /  wobbly  connection , it moves witha solid / smooth function . this is very easy , note the added washers behind the pto lever start? battery frame rail area , flange bearing  to steering column , last photo , battery tender plug in connected to choke cable , very easy to use , battery cable to corner of engine to frame ? comes off that  battery ground bolt point , that enhances RECTIFIER GRoUNDING , also note added heim  joint in place of wobbly trumfle . this part of my tractor baseline / function set up , areas to correct / improve .  consistant improvemrnt , pete  

 

Thank You, for the great suggestions!  I’ve always added Nylon washers to the PTO levers.  This is an absolute must.  The others I have not done. I will see about adding these to this tractor,

[Bow_Extreme 544]

A little work done over the last few nights.  

Edited July 27, 2023 by Bow_Extreme

[Lee1977 6,663]

It's looking good. 

[ebinmaine 67,540]

Agreed! 

[Pullstart 62,904]

Hey, I’ve got a GT14 with a tiller… once you get this thing put back together wanna trade?   

 

You’re doing great Matt, and to think I thought it was ready to go!

[Bow_Extreme 544]

35 minutes ago, Pullstart said:

Hey, I’ve got a GT14 with a tiller… once you get this thing put back together wanna trade?   

 

You’re doing great Matt, and to think I thought it was ready to go!

 

Ha!  Thank You!  Honestly, this one has been a lot of work!  So many things found that needed repaired or replaced.  Last night, I had to replace the headlight switch as it didn’t work.  I know.  Random event. At first I thought my wiring job was bad. This is one of many issues.  
 

Last night I fired it up for the first time.  Have to pull the carb again,  as  I’m having issues with fueling.  Plenty of fuel to the carb but seems like something is stuck in the main jet.  
 

To make matters worse, I now have another 520-8 sitting in the barn.🤪

[Pullstart 62,904]

16 minutes ago, Bow_Extreme said:

Last night I fired it up for the first time.  Have to pull the carb again,  as  I’m having issues with fueling.  Plenty of fuel to the carb but seems like something is stuck in the main jet.  

If anyone can do this, it’s you!

[ebinmaine 67,540]

1 hour ago, Bow_Extreme said:

To make matters worse, I now have another 520-8 sitting in the barn.🤪

Ya know....

@Pullstart likes to drive all over the countryside so if you get sick of looking at that second 520 - 8 feel free to toss it in his truck and I'm sure Kevin would love to just drive it over to Maine for no reason..... 

[Bow_Extreme 544]

10 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

Ya know....

@Pullstart likes to drive all over the countryside so if you get sick of looking at that second 520 - 8 feel free to toss it in his truck and I'm sure Kevin would love to just drive it over to Maine for no reason..... 

If you can work it out with @Pullstart, I’m sure we can work out a deal!

[ebinmaine 67,540]

3 minutes ago, Bow_Extreme said:

If you can work it out with @Pullstart, I’m sure we can work out a deal!

I'm not sure my standard offer of a few cups of good 🐻 coffee is going to be enough leverage to get him to drive all the way out here.