My 701 saga

[ebinmaine 70,696]

5 hours ago, Horse Newbie said:

And a bear needs what size minimum opening ?

 

 

1 minute ago, kpinnc said:

MANHOLE COVER

 

 

Research completed.  

[kpinnc 13,717]

I didn't a little test fitting and a few little things today. I stuck wheels on it just to make it look sorta like a tractor. Rears are in primer and the fronts are the tires I'll be using but the original wheels are a disaster. More on that later...

 

I repainted the tank using Rustoleum clear. I guess it's decent, but doesn't compare to the luster of the 2K clear. It may get a coat later. 

 

I really like the lineup of the wheels front to back with the wider axles. It's hard to see in the picture, but the wheels are perfectly online from front to back. 

 

Added a little bling on the oil fill plug. Now I can hold the extention with a wrench when removing the plug. I always hated how the extention always breaks loose first! 

 

The front wheels... Somebody did some hillbilly engineering from way back in the swamp on these. The bearings were replaced with a bronze sleeve and full length bushing in both wheels. One was damaged a bit and I had to round the hub back out. Test fitted a crap bearing just to see if it was snug. These wheels are really rough. They will get the workover in the next few days. 

 

Anyway- she's coming together. She has her flaws, but will look decent when finished. The pits just add character! 

 

 

Edited April 13 by kpinnc

[AlexR 1,281]

Looking great!!! Those tires are definitely the right ones. Going to be a beautiful tractor when you are done. 

[kpinnc 13,717]

There was one more thing I had hoped to save. It was badly bent and had to be straightened and a new nipple welded on. Took up the rest of my afternoon.

 

It isn't perfect, but it looks good enough. 

 

 

 

[kpinnc 13,717]

1 hour ago, AlexR said:

Those tires are definitely the right ones.

 

Thank you!

 

Yes they look nice. Might be a bit harsh on my backside. They are heavy duty!  

[ebinmaine 70,696]

9 hours ago, kpinnc said:

There was one more thing I had hoped to save. It was badly bent and had to be straightened and a new nipple welded on. Took up the rest of my afternoon.

 

It isn't perfect, but it looks good enough. 

 

 

 

 

 

Got a "before" pic?

[kpinnc 13,717]

4 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

Got a "before" pic?

 

No. I am not that smart... 

[kpinnc 13,717]

Just to say I did something today, I tried a new wheel color. 

 

 

[WHX?? 50,698]

12 hours ago, kpinnc said:

tried a new wheel color. 

I like it 

 

This would be be the correct muffler but they are getting hard to find in 1 inch and when you do they don't exactly give them away. 

[kpinnc 13,717]

15 hours ago, WHX?? said:

This would be be the correct muffler

 

I know but the one I have is what was on it, and I really like that pepper shaker style. Years ago when I bought it I remember it stood out to me that it was different. 

 

I straightened it up the best I could and added another baffle in the neck when I replaced it. I hope it works well. 

[kpinnc 13,717]

Well I got the engine ready to go to the machine shop. Took it all apart, cleaned the block. Also took the donor K181 apart for the piston. The piston looks brand new with the only scratches being what I put on it removing the old rings. 

 

Also- the donor engine had an aluminum pan. Full size just like the cast version. I've never seen that before.