310-8 Freshen Up - Pics

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,362]

Guys,

Here is my new 310-8 I bought on Friday and here is what it looks like today (Sunday). Sorry no pics of the before but it was fairly clean. All sheet metal is going to be sandblasted but it is nice and straight with only some surface rust spots so minimal bodywork is required

The po bought this machine for the mower deck for his B81. It is a great running machine with only 327 hours !!! I am not sure if I should sell it or keep it... Anyway here are the pics I have. I will be upgrading the wheels and tires all around to the 400 series. It really makes such a difference.

[can whlvr 993]

looks good :notworthy:

[rick 237]

Very nice, my 310-8 needs some freshening like that!

I am more into the mechanical side of restoration, don't have the aptitude for

painting. BTW, you have ordered the gearshift dust seal, I'm sure.....

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,362]

ordered 2 today !!! i think i need a seal for brake shaft coming out of the gearbox as there is a small leak. can anyone chime in and let me know that I should expect? is it an easy job or a bit more involved? :notworthy:

[rickv1957 72]

nice looking 310,Rick

[Indy w h 5]

Hey good lookin 310-8!! changing the break seal is just like changing

the axle seal. They can b easy or they can b tough.

Indy

[Suburban 550 28]

Nice lookin' tractor, Steve. Looks like a keeper. Like Marshall said it's like changin' an axle seal, sometimes it's easy, sometimes it's not. Good luck with it. :notworthy:

[Prater 75]

It will look great when it is finished. Good luck.

[Daddy Don 907]

It is a lot of fun redoing them. Good luck with the project.

[whfan74 2,068]

That is coming along really nice!

Love the looks of those tractors! Keep us posted up to completion!

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,362]

Thanks guys. The sheetmetal is being blasted in the morning and I will be priming them at the shop prior to bringing them home. Ordered the decals from Terry and the rims and tires are "in the mail". I hope to have this thing painted and back together by the weekend however you never know....

ps- I did not like the color of the engine so I repainted it to match the dash tower. Looks much better. :notworthy:

[can whlvr 993]

i put the bigger wheels and lowered spindles on my 308 and it looks way tougher.

[W9JAB 156]

:WRS:

LOOKING "bad to da bone"

MATOR likes it!

see the smile?

:thumbs:

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,362]

Here are a few more pics of the progress. All the tins have been blasted and the backsides are in primer and color. I plan on wet sanding the outside surfaces prior final paint. The sandbalsting leaves it a bit too rough for paint as is. I should be able to have this one done by the weekend if all goes well. Sund will be a big work day as Saturday I am on family duty to get out Christmas tree..

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,362]

Guys, sorry for all the typos... I must be tired or too lazy to proof read...

[tranders 0]

Looks like its coming along nicely.

Curious about the brackets on the back of the tractor?

[WHC-125 4]

Steve, that 310 is coming out nicely! Looks like your son likes it alot too! :notworthy:

[Sparky-(Admin) 21,510]

Looks like its coming along nicely.

Curious about the brackets on the back of the tractor?

Those are for a bagger system.

And Steve, its looking great !

Mike..........

[can whlvr 993]

looking good

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,362]

Got a little more done over the past few days. I painted the rims then painted the tires with the tire paint from Miller's (which I love the stuff). No need to tape off the tires or dismount (glad I did not have too because they are filled with liquid). The Miller's tire paint covers any overspray. Last few items (other than routine pil change, filter and fuel line) is to put the decals on once Terry sends them and paint up the 37 inch mower deck with a rattle can then wet sand and buff a little. I decided to keep the smaller tires on this one so there will be no problem with the bigger tires rubbing the 37 inch deck. I believe this one is going up for sale as I have a guy that is very interested in it for good money.

PS-

Anyone have a diagram on the transaxle?? It will help me figure out how to take the seal out. Here is a picture of the shaft that is leaking with the brake pulley off.

[chamjack 0]

You should be able to stick a pick in there and pry it right out. Make sure you look at which side faces in when you take the old one out. The new one will slide right back in. Just be sure to put the new one facing the same direction as the old one, and tap it in evenly or you will mess up the new seal. I just replaced both sides on my 84 C165. :notworthy:

[Suburban 550 28]

Lookin' good Steve. Nice job. I have to give the tire paint a try.

[mheneka 0]

Great pics of the 310-8, I also have one and I got it from a friend in pieces. I am looking for a manual or parts manual. Do you have one or how did you firgure out how to put it all back together. Matt

[can whlvr 993]

nice paint job,looks really nice,like the tire paint too

[d180man 5]

Hi looks great ! very nice job on it ! :thumbs: