Horse Fanatic 49 #76 Posted June 15, 2010 The Onan looks great in there, nice work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Operator 7 #77 Posted June 16, 2010 Very nice looking unit! Oh ya White wheels Randy PS Nice seat :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,131 #78 Posted June 16, 2010 Yep..... very nice. Shouldn't it be a C-201 though? :USA: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,021 #79 Posted June 16, 2010 Yeah maybe buuutttt, I like even numbers so C-200 it is :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,345 #80 Posted June 16, 2010 Gee, you would think when a guy builds "his own" custom tractor, he would know what he wanted to call it. <_ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikesRJ 552 #81 Posted June 16, 2010 C-200, C-201; Whatever it takes! :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,131 #82 Posted June 16, 2010 Gee, you would think when a guy builds "his own" custom tractor, he would know what he wanted to call it. <_> Gee.... you'd think when a guy has over 6000 posts on this forum that he'd be able to ask a question once in a while. You can call it whatever you like, Jeff. Sorry I asked. :USA: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,764 #83 Posted June 16, 2010 Happy Birthday TT :USA: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,164 #84 Posted June 16, 2010 What I really like about this tractor is that it totally looks like a factory job. Nice job Jeff. :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tgranthamfd 29 #85 Posted June 16, 2010 Wow I can't believe all that fits under the hood. Looks awesome. What did you decide on the exhaust, will it have to go outside the hood guess it will have to, huh? Hope there are some action video's when you are finished. :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suburban 550 28 #86 Posted June 16, 2010 Lookin' good, Jeff. :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,679 #87 Posted June 16, 2010 this a really cool project no matter what you call it :USA: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dobeleo 7 #88 Posted June 16, 2010 I quickly read through this and didnt see a comment, Are you going to install a larger hydraulic pump? was the hydraulic flow ok before? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,021 #89 Posted June 16, 2010 The hydraulic pressure and flow was fine. This was an 8hp Kohler and the pump was robbing power from it. When I was driving and operating the loader at the same time you could really feel the engine bog down. Plus I just figured what the hell! I needed another project Helps me keep my sanity!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baerpath 517 #90 Posted June 16, 2010 Gee, you would think when a guy builds "his own" custom tractor, he would know what he wanted to call it. <_< I had the same thought as TT. Seeings it started as a C81 ! Doesn't take much to get a foolish comment on here anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,345 #91 Posted June 16, 2010 Gee, you would think when a guy builds "his own" custom tractor, he would know what he wanted to call it. <_< I had the same thought as TT. Seeings it started as a C81 ! Doesn't take much to get a foolish comment on here anymore. I guess I didn't understand why the comment was made, but now that you've cleared it up for me, all is right with the world. :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Save Old Iron 1,566 #92 Posted June 16, 2010 Who knew the tractor world was so exciting ! All this shiny paint and spirited conversation can certainly stir the soul. Awh well, these two will sleep good tonight !! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,021 #93 Posted June 17, 2010 Was able to sneak some time in late last night and after working on the kitchen today. Finished restoring the dash panel and got the throttle and choke cables all hooked up. Picked up some NOS knobs to replace the stock "T" ones. I have to stop by SteveBo's house on Friday morning after work and take a look at the wiring on his 520 so I can make some notes and do this right the first time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 72 #94 Posted June 17, 2010 Sure a nice job there Jeff!! Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnWHfan 47 #95 Posted June 17, 2010 That tractor turned out really nice Jeff. Keeping in line with the year of the tractor, you could have named it a C-201. Just kidding, the Onan looks nice in there. Dennis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tgranthamfd 29 #96 Posted June 17, 2010 Looks great, just a thought, maybe some of the puller guys have done this type of swap and could give some tips on the wiring, if you even need the help. Once again, looks awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,021 #97 Posted June 20, 2010 It's ALIVE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Replaced all the fuel lines and filter, made all the necessary electrical connections, then crossed my fingers and turned the key. She fired up and ran rough for a minute then smoothed out and idles nice. I will post a video of it running later on tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,021 #99 Posted June 20, 2010 Here is the video I took of it just after I first fired it up. I cut of the muffler and just left the exhaust tubes on. I have to lengthen them then re-weld the muffler back on to clear the hood. Just finished cleaning up the wiring and putting on the belt cover and right foot board. Tomorrow the loader will go back on and then make sure all bolts are tight and check to see if I forgot anything. I think I just might actually get her finished for the show! Click the pic for the video! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,345 #100 Posted June 20, 2010 Sounds wicked. Nice job Jeff! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
