416-8 with M16s Project

[ebinmaine 69,275]

14 minutes ago, OutdoorEnvy said:

 

 

I do think the throttle shaft on the carb is loose.  I have not fixed that before so I may need some part number help or advice on how to best fix that issue. 

 

Take the carb off and carefully check the LOWER bore of the throttle shaft.  

 

If that's loose I have no way to fix it.

 

Usually it's the upper bore only.

 

If that's the case, PM me your address and I'll send you a couple spacer washers and some screws.

 

 

 

[OutdoorEnvy 1,672]

1 hour ago, ebinmaine said:

 

Take the carb off and carefully check the LOWER bore of the throttle shaft.  

 

If that's loose I have no way to fix it.

 

Usually it's the upper bore only.

 

If that's the case, PM me your address and I'll send you a couple spacer washers and some screws.

 

 

Thanks for the offer on it.  Let me check it over and I will fire it up and see what happens and reach out if needed.  Fingers crossed though it isn't! 

[OutdoorEnvy 1,672]

Made a lot of progress over the last week.  It is running and seems to run good.  Having a little trouble getting it to idle low.  I am unsure if it is the linkage in the cables as I did have to repair it.  Or maybe leaking in air in the throttle shaft.  I'll keep playing with it a bit and tuning and see if I can get it lower.  But running mid throttle to high is good.  I did have to replace the drive belt as the one I got was too wide and used a TSC belt size 5/8 x 82" and it is working fine.  Drove it for about 20 mins and no issues.  I did a hood repair on the inside headlight bracket.  I am not good welding thin metal but it seems strong enough for the job.  Also had to do an alignment with one the front wheels.  Changed oil for the engine and trans of course.  Putting the engine covers on was fun since I got to do that job twice as I didn't route the spark plug cable correctly the first time.  This is my first Magnum series engine so I'm not use to the extra covers.  Next up is new headlights and addressing the seat and a few other little things for a finale!  But all in all we have a rig ready to be put back to work! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[OutdoorEnvy 1,672]

Well the rig is finished enough that I trust it to work.  Still a few little things to tweak as I get a feel for it but all in all a good save.  I did go with a full suspension seat for this one.  Took some mounting creativity but it is working.  I might continue experimenting with different mount options over time.  If there is interest in that I could do a separate post for the seat.  I wet sanded most of the rust off the wheels, put on some new LED lights in the front.  Rears did work still so that was a plus.  We have some bitter cold temps coming and a chance for snow.  So the plow will get first honors to maybe do some work. 

 

Budget breakdown on this save:

Tractor with 42" RD deck and sleeve hitch setup - $100

Parts and maintenance - $130

Seat - $105

Hours spent around 30. 

 

Pretty good investment in my opinion

 

Thanks for following a long! 

 

 

[ebinmaine 69,275]

Excellent!!

[Bill D 2,037]

Please tell us more about the seat.  Great price.  Where did you buy it?

[OutdoorEnvy 1,672]

15 hours ago, Bill D said:

Please tell us more about the seat.  Great price.  Where did you buy it?

 

Off the jungle site.  Seems I got a little newer design on the cushion than the one in the pic.  But it seems well built.  Does not bolt up with the patterns it has though.  So be prepared to get a little creative.  I'm trying the way I mounted it up and may adjust later if I think it can be better. 

 

Price went up a little from when I ordered a few weeks ago. 

 

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