Achto 28,761 #76 Posted March 28 On 3/26/2025 at 10:12 AM, oliver2-44 said: What are those rear tires? Does anyone repop those? BF Goodrich diamond tread. ME Miller tried making a diamond tread 6x12. Was a sad attempt and I see that they don't offer them any more. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 28,761 #77 Posted March 28 (edited) @oliver2-44 Guess I was wrong, looked under the wrong size. ME Miller still offers a diamond tread, but it don't look like the originals BFG's https://www.millertire.com/copy-of-6-12-firestone-all-traction-field-road-4ply/ Edited March 28 by Achto 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 57,854 #78 Posted March 28 On 3/26/2025 at 11:12 AM, oliver2-44 said: What are those rear tires? Does anyone repop those? The reproductions Miller sells are a square profile rather than rounded and just don't look right. 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 28,761 #79 Posted April 8 (edited) Aaa--nd We're back. Work has me on a screwed up schedule of 4 tens with rotating days off. Today was my scheduled day off & my body needed a break from dealing with the tree I had taken down, so I took today to get back to work on my tractor. Decals came in so I was able to move forward. The original shift pattern serial number decal was placed over these holes in the dash / gas tank stand. OK. The original decal stayed in place for 62 years, but usually decals do not last long if they are placed over holes. Water can get behind them and cause them to fall off. To ensure the new decal stays in place, I decided to make a bolt on plate to stick the decal to. A piece of sheet metal, a couple of bolts, a little welding and bam. One decal plate. Plate worked out great. With the arrival of the decals I was also able to install the throttle and choke cables. Had everything I needed to see if it would start. Turned the gas on, turned the switch on, pull the rope.. nothing, pull the rope again... nothing, repeat, repeat..... OK, figured out no spark. Disconnected the condenser, checked the points, .2 ohms to ground closed, they are good. Unplugged the kill wire, still no spark. Changed the condenser and I had spark. A couple more tugs on the rope and it fired up. Always a great feeling to hear a fresh rebuild fire up for the first time! A few more parts to throw at it and this job will be done, Edited April 8 by Achto 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexR 1,281 #80 Posted April 8 That is always a great feeling getting close to being done, and having it running again!! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,698 #81 Posted April 8 Dash hole plug don't look the worst either. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 28,761 #82 Posted April 8 @WHX?? Figured out how to paint the white lettering on the throttle knob. Can do yours if you wish. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 28,761 #83 Posted April 8 15 minutes ago, WHX?? said: Dash hole plug don't look the worst either. The white don't match the decal the best, contemplating if I wanna spray it red instead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,698 #84 Posted April 8 1 minute ago, Achto said: white lettering on the throttle knob. I see that now ... will bring them over. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 27,498 #85 Posted April 8 13 hours ago, Achto said: Lookin' good!!! But... can you fix the choke knob alignment? if @WHX?? ever rides it he'll fall off trying to read it... 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 13,717 #86 Posted April 8 17 hours ago, Achto said: With the arrival of the decals I was also able to install the throttle and choke cables. Are those new cables? I gotta know where you got them... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 13,717 #87 Posted April 8 3 hours ago, SylvanLakeWH said: he'll fall off trying to read it... What does "EKOHC" mean anyway? 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 28,761 #88 Posted April 8 2 minutes ago, kpinnc said: Are those new cables? I gotta know where you got them. Fleabay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/274508821265?_skw=willys+jeep+throttle+cable&epid=903639842&itmmeta=01JRB6YMBY9XNCPZTVDWVA4KJB&hash=item3fea003311:g:EwoAAOSwsXFZIu7B&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA0FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1d5hVthT2yji8axFxIVXaT8e%2Fjmracrtxqj1gsvyP3jWCmPIhbjI5gQ2Mh7Zp7ru%2F8LA2qSULJCl2LGIkX5wVrixgm3l70cSA3JUAPtlLLlg8t9wewJVqljUhf1hiEmf%2BBcjaE6Zro63Ea9ygPciCMquvIjRj4aPhgNeId5XTZvy7%2FU2SMflr749FZ6MHpcgvHGGjrH3mm8lKlgJwIs8Pftsm%2FZ6zGcbudrcOsqavF10p%2F%2Boznh66yQQrivuaKjuuQ%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR5LG-ubCZQ Not a direct fit, but they look good when your done. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 28,761 #89 Posted Saturday at 02:37 PM Pretty much done with this project so I thought it was time to share some final pics with you. There is a couple small pieces that I am waiting for, but apparently Huck Finn's Log Raft Transport across the Mississippi river must not be running right now. One of the last items that I did install was the hour meter, I made a bracket and found a nice place to install it. On with the final shots. Thanks for coming along on this build. Now I have 8 months to figure out which one of my tractors to restore next. 1 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,877 #90 Posted Saturday at 02:44 PM Dan you always do such nice work on your tractors! really excellent 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 27,498 #91 Posted Saturday at 02:51 PM Nice work!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 42,513 #92 Posted Saturday at 08:42 PM (edited) Ok question time. @Achto I see this a lot. Why install the recoil like that instead of rotating it one notch clockwise so you can pull the rope from the seat? Inquiring minds want to know! Edited Saturday at 08:42 PM by squonk 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 28,761 #93 Posted Saturday at 11:08 PM 2 hours ago, squonk said: I see this a lot. Why install the recoil like that instead of rotating it one notch clockwise so you can pull the rope from the seat? Being right handed, I find it easier to set the parking brake and pull from the front of the tractor. My only reasoning. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexR 1,281 #94 Posted Saturday at 11:53 PM Beautiful work as always!! And got it done quick too. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 13,717 #95 Posted Sunday at 01:02 AM 4 hours ago, squonk said: Why install the recoil like that instead of rotating it one notch clockwise so you can pull the rope from the seat? For me at least, my left hand isn't as strong as my right. I also don't wanna slip and roll off the back of my tractors. And on my 523-H, I'll give you $50 if you can pull this one all the way from the seat. It takes about 6.5 grunts to get this thing turned over! 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,696 #96 Posted Sunday at 10:28 AM Supreme work as always Mr Achto! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,058 #97 Posted Sunday at 01:10 PM Well done, Dan! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,698 #98 Posted Sunday at 01:25 PM (edited) 22 hours ago, Achto said: which one of my tractors to restore next. I've got a few 702s ... One of these days you need to get all your restos out for a line up. Edited Sunday at 01:25 PM by WHX?? 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 28,761 #99 Posted Sunday at 02:01 PM 35 minutes ago, WHX?? said: I've got a few 702s I gotta come over one weekend & see if we can get some of those running so we can do a shake down before a resto. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,698 #100 Posted Sunday at 02:39 PM 31 minutes ago, Achto said: can do a shake down before a resto. Yes ... and sort through parts to get two out of three. The one with the HY I did get running and actually runs pretty good for a POS franken 702 Just so the boys know what we are talking about.... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
