Rode the 1054 for first time

[Skwerl58 704]

I posted about flushing the tranny a couple of days ago. I finally got some seat time today. I sat on it and had to move the seat all the way back since I am 6' 3". I checked the left rear tire and it did not hit the fender so I drove it to try out the gears and flush it. I rode it for about two minutes and it flooded, died and would not restart. I had rebuilt the carb, cleaned the tank but decided to remove the carb which on my 1054 means removing the headlights to get the air filter off. After removing the carb I checked the float and valve and replaced them with new. The new valve tip on the carb was mis-shapen which to me was odd but it seems to be rubber tipped and the new one was all metal. After replacing the carb it fired up and ran fine for the flush. Also all gears worked good and the tranny is quiet. I have a seal kit on the way so the next thing is to paint the rear wheels, replace the axle seals and sand and buff the tractor. 

[Pullstart 62,838]

sounds like a fun time!

[ebinmaine 67,445]

Niiiiice 

[953 nut 55,197]

[Skwerl58 704]

Pictures after I rode it yesterday. I have a set of headlight lens and seals on the way. Will post updated picures as I complete it.

[Pullstart 62,838]

Have we discussed the hub and axle situation on the left rear?  Is that axle longer, or has the hub slid in?

[Skwerl58 704]

Hub has slid in. I am waiting on the seals before I remove them, May change my mind but waiting now. Very little diesel leaked out as I was flushing it. I have sprayed the set screw holes with Kroil three times so hopefully it want be a beast to remove.

[Wheel-N-It 2,968]

Thats a nice tractor 

[953 nut 55,197]

18 hours ago, Skwerl58 said:

Pictures after I rode it yesterday

Very nice looking 1054!           

[Retired Wrencher 5,451]

On 8/10/2023 at 6:48 PM, Skwerl58 said:

I posted about flushing the tranny a couple of days ago. I finally got some seat time today. I sat on it and had to move the seat all the way back since I am 6' 3". I checked the left rear tire and it did not hit the fender so I drove it to try out the gears and flush it. I rode it for about two minutes and it flooded, died and would not restart. I had rebuilt the carb, cleaned the tank but decided to remove the carb which on my 1054 means removing the headlights to get the air filter off. After removing the carb I checked the float and valve and replaced them with new. The new valve tip on the carb was mis-shapen which to me was odd but it seems to be rubber tipped and the new one was all metal. After replacing the carb it fired up and ran fine for the flush. Also all gears worked good and the tranny is quiet. I have a seal kit on the way so the next thing is to paint the rear wheels, replace the axle seals and sand and buff the tractor. 

have a seal kit on the way have a seal kit on the way. Be carfuel removing the hubs. If they are not wet on the shaft leve them be. If you have heat [torch set] will work better. Also if it is not a bad leak try using Lucas transmission additive. I have had good luck with this by stoping small leaks.

Edited August 16, 2023 by Retired Wrencher

[953 nut 55,197]

On 8/11/2023 at 9:05 PM, Skwerl58 said:

Hub has slid in. I am waiting on the seals before I remove them, May change my mind but waiting now. Very little diesel leaked out as I was flushing it. I have sprayed the set screw holes with Kroil three times so hopefully it want be a beast to remove.

Removing the hubs from your axles can be a real challenge, whatever you do PLEASE do not use a hammer or a three jaw gear puller on a hub. The hubs are cast iron and will break. There are several threads on this site about hub removal, read through them before you attempt yours. Here are a couple hudred to get you started in the right direction.

https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/search/?&q=hub&type=forums_topic&search_and_or=and&search_in=titles&sortby=relevancy