Mr.Kelly Tribute Tractor C-161 Twin Restoration

[TonyToro Jr. 1,724]

Day 19

Success! If you haven’t seen my electrical post with the tractor here it is.

Didnt hook up the brake pedal safety so the last 2 weeks of troubleshooting was for no reason 😂. Finally today got it to crank over! Tommorow will hopefully hear it run for the first time! 🤞

 

 

 

[TonyToro Jr. 1,724]

Day 20

Urghhhh!!

Something is still messed up. Filled up with fuel and cranked fine the first 2 times. Then went and took off plugs to check for spark. (Both had good spark) Tried to crank again and nothing, Took off plug to ignition switch and took out main fuse. All good. Put back together and cranked fine for another 4 times. Now ready to actually try and start and nothing. Checked plug and looks fine. Checked main fuse and once again blown. Help!! We’re so close!

[TonyToro Jr. 1,724]

Day 21

SUCCESSSSSSSSS

WOOHOOOO

We finally figured out the wiring gremlins. All we had was 2 wires backwards on the kill relay. Swapped those and she purrs like a kitten!

[ebinmaine 69,812]

Excellent work!!!

 

Looks great & sounds great too! 

[SylvanLakeWH 26,626]

 

[Bar Nuthin 886]

Perseverance!

 

[kpinnc 13,147]

@TonyToro Jr.

 

Those rear tires look nice. I don’t see any mention of what kind they are other than 23x10.50-12. What are they? 

Edited December 21, 2024 by kpinnc

[TonyToro Jr. 1,724]

The are the deestone ags right on scamazon. https://www.amazon.com/23x10-50-12-Rated-23x10-50x12-Tractor-23x1050-12/dp/B00RVYF3OQ/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2V66MOCQ27IQS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.QyHZhVGVBsmVvawAhzqidEktxPBWqMsE5USjoGj4HN5dhhulioa_4EdkbfO4FbvGInZHwM50lrv9v1YvEUYwiutCJSMbwZw_SfCryZGSDYr_UxelDQxM84x9554NpA-eLEnKGD7rZTI5W3mWclanLnEWs0-MheAA2UE9KKJ7he0z7yZyT8tmNIIxTZNKcSVKySOKkNiEYeLBmDFsip1G-uahN9ik1cQQNbDXM_-AhHA.6mswyRtj4uIr_y8caoQ6XOVVABlumRqN4HtOOImolxQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=23.10.5%2F12+at+tires&qid=1734823814&sprefix=23.10.5%2F12+at+tires%2Caps%2C79&sr=8-3

[kpinnc 13,147]

On 12/21/2024 at 6:30 PM, TonyToro Jr. said:

The are the deestone ags right on scamazon

 
Doggone it! Now you made me order a set! 

[Bill D 2,052]

Excellent work on your restoration.  The engine sounds great.  Love Briggs twins.

 

I'd like to offer one piece of advice,  please invest in some PPE.  Using a proper full or half face respirator with organic vapor cartridges and disposable nitrile gloves can greatly reduce your chemical exposure.  Also purchase safety glasses and/or a face shield and use them. 

 

Absorption and inhalation are the two primary methods of unintentional chemical ingestion.  I often think about some of the things I did when I was younger and did know better, and I wonder what effect it may have on me in the future.  This is a great hobby, enjoy it safely.

[Bar Nuthin 886]

[ebinmaine 69,812]

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[TonyToro Jr. 1,724]

8 hours ago, Bill D said:

Excellent work on your restoration.  The engine sounds great.  Love Briggs twins.

 

I'd like to offer one piece of advice,  please invest in some PPE.  Using a proper full or half face respirator with organic vapor cartridges and disposable nitrile gloves can greatly reduce your chemical exposure.  Also purchase safety glasses and/or a face shield and use them. 

 

Absorption and inhalation are the two primary methods of unintentional chemical ingestion.  I often think about some of the things I did when I was younger and did know better, and I wonder what effect it may have on me in the future.  This is a great hobby, enjoy it safely.

Always. We are very good with that. Whenever drilling, cutting, spraying stuff that’ll burn eyes glasses are always on. Same for gloves. Thanks for looking out!

[Bill D 2,052]

7 hours ago, TonyToro Jr. said:

Always. We are very good with that. Whenever drilling, cutting, spraying stuff that’ll burn eyes glasses are always on. Same for gloves. Thanks for looking out!

You're welcome.  I brought up the subject after seeing a couple of pictures of you painting without a respirator.  I wear one whenever I paint, even if there's plenty of ventilation and air movement.  I also use one when cleaning carbs.  Gas vapors, carb cleaner, brake cleaner, etc are not good for you.  People use brake cleaner to kill hornets.  Inhaling that stuff is very bad for you.

 

One of our members blames his cancer on using wood finishing products for years.  I haven't seen him on here in awhile.  I hope he's okay.  Just food for thought 

[kpinnc 13,147]

6 hours ago, Bill D said:

Inhaling that stuff is very bad for you.

 

And the effects are often not noticeable until later in life. 

 

I swear I was 25 only last week, but will be 55 next month. It goes by quick! 

[TonyToro Jr. 1,724]

Got some news.

Dropped off some parts at chrome dipping place on Monday. Wait is at least a month so we now have some time to spare.

Also today received some parts from @76c12091520h! Thanks again Brian! Got in NOS never opened hub center caps for the front. NOS hood latches and NOS hardware for the mid attach o matic. 

[Bar Nuthin 886]

1 hour ago, TonyToro Jr. said:

Got some news.

Dropped off some parts at chrome dipping place on Monday. Wait is at least a month so we now have some time to spare.

Also today received some parts from @76c12091520h! Thanks again Brian! Got in NOS never opened hub center caps for the front. NOS hood latches and NOS hardware for the mid attach o matic. 

[Bill D 2,052]

On 12/25/2024 at 9:05 PM, kpinnc said:

 

And the effects are often not noticeable until later in life. 

 

I swear I was 25 only last week, but will be 55 next month. It goes by quick! 

Because of some of the stuff I did in my youth before I knew better, I fully expect to develop lung issues as I get older.  I also have some genetic risk factors for neurological issues that could be triggered or exacerbated by chemical exposure.  Please protect yourself now while you're young.

[TonyToro Jr. 1,724]

Got the Wheelhorse seat fixed for the tractor! Looks pretty good! Not in noticeable the repairs they did but still looks great.

[TonyToro Jr. 1,724]

Well I guess the 3 months for the parts only turned into 1 month! Going to pick up the parts from the chroming place today.

[TonyToro Jr. 1,724]

Got the parts! And they look awesome. Got them done at New England Chrome plating in East Hartford CT. Amazing people and just an awesome place. Highly recommend them whenever you need some shiny parts on your tractors! Going to install them soon. I hope to have the tractor completed by my birthday on March 4th a month from today. I think it’s doable since there’s really not much left to do besides the hood and wire in the headlights and taillights the rest is just putting parts on.

[Easton Rich 449]

Its gonna look great. I hope to finish my B-80 around the same time. You're on the downhill slide!

[TonyToro Jr. 1,724]

Today did a few things since we had a snow day. Brought the tractor out of its resting spot and pushed it in the middle of the garage. Then didn’t really like how the floor board on the belt side came out and painted that. Also stripped the stickers from the motion control plate and sanded that and painted that also. Then installed the belt guard and loosely installed the floorboard. Hope to have that whole right hand side of the tractor done this weekend.

[TonyToro Jr. 1,724]

Got some parts in today. Thanks Brian at K&B once again! Got 2 new LED taillights from him and the rubber for the floorboard. Just been too cold to work on the tractor. Going to warm up a bit this week so hopefully it will be almost finished. 🤞