Kelsey 91 #1 Posted July 2 Just joking on that title. Our 1974 C-100 has been slowly torn down for the eventual rebuilding. I don't want to add a lot of photos but here's the photo that fits the title: 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,177 #3 Posted July 2 That can of Kroil will help. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,327 #4 Posted July 2 (edited) That organized chaos looks familiar - finally getting around to working on my 502 in the basement.... Edited July 2 by ri702bill 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,588 #5 Posted July 2 13 minutes ago, JCM said: That can of Kroil will help. Kroil = great stuff! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daddy Don 905 #6 Posted July 2 Looks like you have youself a lot of work ahead of you 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelsey 91 #7 Posted July 2 2 minutes ago, Daddy Don said: Looks like you have youself a lot of work ahead of you All I was going to do was change the spark plug. 1 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,588 #9 Posted July 2 12 minutes ago, Kelsey said: All I was going to do was change the spark plug. Been there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelsey 91 #11 Posted July 2 The plan is to have the rims powder coated and add new tires to them. The imperfections in the wheels may show up after the p-coating but that's all right. This tractor has been very good to me. We purchased it used back in '86. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,327 #12 Posted July 2 47 minutes ago, Kelsey said: All I was going to do was change the spark plug. That is how it usually starts.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 2,067 #13 Posted July 2 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: Kroil = great stuff! I disagree. They are nothing alike as I understand it. I've never used Kroil, but I'm of the understanding that it's a penetrating oil. Great Stuff I have used, in spades, and know for sure it's an expanding spray foam. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,327 #14 Posted July 2 2 minutes ago, Kelsey said: The imperfections in the wheels may show up after the p-coating Thems not imperfections, those are the scars of years of "Character Building".... each tells a story... if you just listen... (Got me this here one puttin' a hurtin' on a green & yeller John Deere in a pulloff back in '97...) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,588 #15 Posted July 3 20 minutes ago, adsm08 said: I disagree. They are nothing alike as I understand it. I've never used Kroil, but I'm of the understanding that it's a penetrating oil. Great Stuff I have used, in spades, and know for sure it's an expanding spray foam. Well played sir. BTW.... why use Great Stuff in spades? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelsey 91 #16 Posted July 3 23 minutes ago, ri702bill said: Thems not imperfections, those are the scars of years of "Character Building".... each tells a story... if you just listen... (Got me this here one puttin' a hurtin' on a green & yeller John Deere in a pulloff back in '97...) I'm hip. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,235 #17 Posted July 3 Oh boy, Another true outdoor mechanic. You guys are real stalwarts, in my book! I’m strictly a garage or shop fellow. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leabassett@sbcglobal.net 149 #18 Posted July 3 A roll of duct tape and it will be running. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #19 Posted July 3 This is becoming quite entertaining! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,634 #20 Posted July 3 @Kelsey , just a thought / opportunity , looking at your first photo , bare frame , possibly think of adding , after cleaning , a steel brake line , 5/16 I/D , to inner bend of frame , for a fuel line , lots of areas to secure to frame , keeps it tight and secure . would just cap it off , leaving just a foot of hose , to connect to tank / carb , you could swage lok it , or hose clamp . another great spot is the , start of the PTO LEVER , very sloppy fit , also a 2 bolt flange bearing for the steering column . having corrected those areas , you are right there . a functional break down , is your best time to eliminate a chronic problem , improve on initial set up , they can actually move / function with ease , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,378 #21 Posted July 3 @Kelsey for a mere fee, you can become a supporter, and post as many pictures as you'd like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelsey 91 #23 Posted July 4 Just now, Kelsey said: 1) The plate on the frame has 2 bolts with possible shims (?) The shims were all rusted. Also, the plate was bent up from removing the transmission. What does the plate do? 2) The steering wheel came apart with ease because I used never size compound on the pin. I sopped it in/outside of the pin. Also, I broke the steering wheel because I'd pull on it to get off the tractor. F.A that I am. Changed the st.wheel out 10-12 years ago. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 2,067 #24 Posted July 4 On 7/2/2024 at 8:12 PM, ebinmaine said: Well played sir. BTW.... why use Great Stuff in spades? Mostly because it didn't work well with a trowel. No, the idiots at Ford don't understand how that stuff works and so they told us to fill in the rear axle beams on Windstars with it to prevent them from rotting out. Never mind that it holds moisture against the metal and makes rot worse. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,588 #25 Posted July 4 28 minutes ago, adsm08 said: Mostly because it didn't work well with a trowel. No, the idiots at Ford don't understand how that stuff works and so they told us to fill in the rear axle beams on Windstars with it to prevent them from rotting out. Never mind that it holds moisture against the metal and makes rot worse. Classis. Just classic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
