ebinmaine 67,188 #1 Posted February 2 We got this tractor back in the fall of 2018 thanks to our friends @buckrancherBrian and his wife Jo. Of course being a mid 60s square hood short frame it was destined for BBT/ Trina. Brian had already rebuilt the carb and fuel pump. Trina and I did a few other things back then too. Wiring. General cleanup. New transmission seals. HD rear hubs. Cleaner gas tank. Etc..... After running it nearly problem free for 5 years we pulled Pigpen aside for some much needed maintenance. Here's a few pics to start.... 10 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,188 #2 Posted February 2 Here's the links to the older threads. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,188 #3 Posted February 2 This is the To-do list as of 1-31-24: Clean and vacuum front to rear. check valve clearance. Rebuild carb. Check/ clean fuel pump Replace pump to carb fuel line. Remove/clean breather. Change engine seals/ gaskets as needed. Install new fuel line and filter TIGHTEN Starter Generator belt. Diagnose engine oil leak Change engine oil Change transmission fluid Check all 4 transmission seals: Wheel seals OK, brake shaft seal leaks. Install new rear tube Install new front tires and tubes Fluid fill four tires Check transmission F plate. It IS CRACKED. Build and install F plate brackets. DONE: Check base of steering tower for cracks. LOOKS OKAY. Add 2 front and 3 or 4 rear lights. Add frame hole side lights. Fasten and secure wiring harness. Add second weight, front or under by mid hitch. Bolt something to rear hitch for more weight. 7 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenneth R Cluley 515 #4 Posted February 2 From the looks of those tins and fins it was aptly named! Great pics, thanks for sharing. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,296 #5 Posted February 2 Yep, she was filthy! Should run cooler after cleaning the fins 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,011 #6 Posted February 2 That carb got that dirty in 5 years? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,188 #7 Posted February 2 7 minutes ago, squonk said: That carb got that dirty in 5 years? Yep. This was BBTs go- to rig for 4 years+ No mowing but apparently a dusty yard. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 11,866 #8 Posted February 2 867s were somewhat few and far between 10-15 years ago. Now they seem to be more common. Even so, still a personal favorite of mine. I can't wait to see what you guys come up with! 6 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,188 #9 Posted February 2 2 minutes ago, kpinnc said: , still a personal favorite of mine. I can't wait to see what you guys come up with! As far as I know this will be a mechanical refreshing only. But who knows..... 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 11,866 #10 Posted February 2 13 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: As far as I know this will be a mechanical refreshing only. Good luck with that! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,188 #11 Posted February 2 6 minutes ago, kpinnc said: Good luck with that! It's like you know how BBT thinks..... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,296 #12 Posted February 2 A little elbow grease and she could shine a bit! Mine: 1 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,188 #13 Posted February 2 33 minutes ago, Sparky said: A little elbow grease and she could shine a bit! Beautiful mo-chine Mike! I'd be curious to see how well this tractor would shine up if Trina tried to wet sand it. This one's pretty rough.... Might need a @AMC RULES polishing! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,125 #14 Posted February 2 Easy resto, just takes some manual labor. In the right hands, thing will have the perfect patina. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,743 #15 Posted February 2 (edited) Going to MN tomorrow to pick up a free C-145. and go see @Shynon. I bought a nice orginal 867 from him a few years ago and trading him for a HF tool chest. I just don't use it enough. He is going to put a deck on it and a daily mower. Went to load and going up the ramp snubbed her out. Went to restart and let some smoke out from behind the dash. Ignition switch switch fried. Coulda swore I had one on the shelf! Guess I didn't @Mike'sHorseBarn Call to Mr Brown in order. Edited February 3 by WHX?? 5 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,743 #16 Posted February 2 Gotta feeling gonna regret letting this one go. Nice thing about trading with bros is one stands a good chance of getting it back. Just for grins @Sparky is that seat on yours original and a smooth one with no embossing? Looks like it. Id ask EB the same question but looks like someone is riding bareback... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,188 #17 Posted February 2 1 minute ago, WHX?? said: Gotta feeling gonna regret letting this one go. Nice thing about trading with bros is one stands a good chance of getting it back. Just for grins @Sparky is that seat on yours original and a smooth one with no embossing? Looks like it. Id ask EB the same question but looks like someone is riding bareback... Yeah buddy this one's got no cushioning. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,296 #18 Posted February 3 42 minutes ago, WHX?? said: Just for grins @Sparky is that seat on yours original and a smooth one with no embossing? Looks like it. It’s original I believe. Smooth?? Well kinda, but does have the WH emblem on it (and black gorilla tape) 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,188 #19 Posted February 3 I've seen em like that. Smooooooth. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,743 #20 Posted February 3 (edited) Thanks Mikey ... the gorilla tape don't count as we is figuring you is gonna have some on you when you get that old... Well that just shoots my research on the correct seat for any '67 - 6/8 speed down. Three different 867s three different... maybe more ... orginal seats found. I give up I'm going bald... Mine is the same but does not have the . Got any extra tape ? Tom is gonna need some! Edited February 3 by WHX?? 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,188 #21 Posted February 3 4 minutes ago, WHX?? said: correct seat for any '67 Jimbo I've done some pokin around on that seat issue in the past. Trina has a 657, 857, 867. I've never been able to find a consistent "standard" seat for a 1967. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,743 #22 Posted February 3 Soooo... that said EB I think we just have to chalk it up to whatever was on the line in the day. Only excuse I can come up with. Think we covered the frugality of the Ponds before. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,188 #23 Posted February 3 1 minute ago, WHX?? said: Soooo... that said EB I think we just have to chalk it up to whatever was on the line in the day. Only excuse I can come up with. Think we covered the frugality of the Ponds before. Yessir I'd agree 👍 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,188 #24 Posted February 4 Little time today. BBT got her seat pan off and did some vacuuming on the chassis. 5 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,188 #25 Posted February 6 Some more disassembly this evening. We weren't exactly hoping to rebuild the transmission but both wheel seals are leaking. One bearing is a tad loose. The Limited Slip Differential spring is worn out. So we tried to drain it..... The lower drain plug is stuck. We finished removing the wheels and tipped the chassis up a little to allow the side drain to get the job started. A few pics. 1 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites