Prater 75 #51 Posted December 9, 2009 Rick, I am not sure that the shaft on the side of the pump is getting moved forward or backwards enough. Can I unhook the linkage and move it manually with the tractor running on the stands and see if I notice a difference, or would not having the resistance of the tractor on the ground give me false results? Thanks for the help... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 72 #52 Posted December 9, 2009 You are right need tractor on ground for that test,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trouty56 565 #53 Posted December 10, 2009 I've been watching this thread and have to ask you about the mufflers. They look nice. Anybody know what type they are?? Nice tractor Prator!! Hope you get things figured out. I have one of these and man are they strong!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prater 75 #54 Posted December 11, 2009 The exhaust looks homemade to me. Sorry, no idea who made them, I may eventually make a new setup. I do have a K&N filter on the way for a 4" breather. I know stock its a 3" breather but I like a little extra air going through the engine. I have an Accel Performance coil for a Twin Harley, a main pump, and rear end also on the way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 72 #55 Posted December 11, 2009 Steven,sounds like your making good headway,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prater 75 #56 Posted December 21, 2009 Well bad news on the rear end. It leaked pretty good while I was in North Carolina working. I have a rear end payed for in Detroit, just have to get it here now. I also worked some on the wiring and added the Accel Coil. I also have a 4" K&N filter and a breather cover for the engine. Just a bit more airflow than the stock breather. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 72 #57 Posted December 21, 2009 The D-series is fairly easy to change,just need the correct seals,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prater 75 #58 Posted June 21, 2010 I am finally getting back to work on the D. I am starting to paint the wheels and have the new rear end home. I just need to order the seals and dig in...I have a few weeks before I have to head to Memphis for work. Transmission on the pallet Rear Wheels in primer First coat of Rustoleum Gloss Ivory I will have to do some minor sanding on the first wheel. The paint came out of the nozzle and created a puffy affect on the rim. I was a little miffed but figured a good sanding between coats is good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 72 #59 Posted June 21, 2010 Steven,glad to see your back to work on the D, Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prater 75 #60 Posted June 22, 2010 Finished painting the rear wheels. I noticed that the wheels are different. They are the same size, but one of them has different welds around the rim. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Operator 7 #61 Posted June 22, 2010 Did you notice any difference with that new coil? Or haven't run him yet? K&N part number? Air filter. Randy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prater 75 #62 Posted June 22, 2010 just test started with the coil. I still have to gt the rear end out and some new front tires. I was looking for tri ribs but none are the right size, I may just go with a set of smaller ags on the front. The k&N filter is for a generator that uses the taller air cleaner that I have. But you can go to their site and look up cleaners in the size you need for the d series tractors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DMK855 15 #63 Posted June 22, 2010 Prater, the wheels look great!! Like all your toys....... Mustang in the Garage, Formula in the back yard, and Wheel Horses to tinker with!!! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prater 75 #64 Posted June 22, 2010 Thanks DMK, Wish I could just settle on one hobby... You should see my SCUBA/Spearfishing collection... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d180man 5 #65 Posted June 22, 2010 Hi keep up the good work ! :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 72 #66 Posted June 22, 2010 Steven,nice catch there! Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Operator 7 #67 Posted June 23, 2010 You have lakes in Oklahoma? And trees and green grass? I thought it was like North Dakota , fields from MN to MT I must have drove through it in the dark in my truckin days, sorry. Randy PS Very nice yard! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daddy Don 905 #68 Posted June 23, 2010 Son I wish you would just get one hobby also. I can't keep up with you. When I retire next week maybe I can. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prater 75 #69 Posted June 23, 2010 Randy, that pic is from a friends home in West Palm Beach, Florida. I shot the Hogfish and my dive buddy grabbed the lobsters...what a cookout that night. Dad, just keep trying...LOL I ordered the necessary orings and seals to change the manifold on the rear end. I ordered extras in case I need to changethe pump also. I have a spare pump just in case... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DMK855 15 #70 Posted June 23, 2010 You have lakes in Oklahoma? And trees and green grass? PS Very nice yard! Operator, having spent quite a few years in Oklahoma growing up, I knew Praters pic was not taken at home!! But yes, they do have lakes and trees!! Prater, Nice Catch!! :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Operator 7 #71 Posted June 23, 2010 OK that answers that, Florida!! I didn't think of an out of state shot, Randy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ol550 830 #72 Posted June 25, 2010 Stephen, Would that happen to be a '66 Mustang sharing space with your D-180? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 72 #74 Posted June 25, 2010 Steven,Nice looking Mustang there Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Operator 7 #75 Posted June 25, 2010 Mustang Just a different "breed" of Horse Randy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
