Save Old Iron 1,566 #26 Posted June 20, 2010 Painting a hot surface the color Black actually has an advantage, The black increases the "emissivity' - google it - of the metal surface. A black surface emits additional heat from the ability to process the heat as increased emissions of long wave infra-red radiation. A black surface is considered the standard of emissivity that all other colors are judged against i.e. all colors other than black don't dissipate as much heat thru radiation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpthorsefan 34 #27 Posted June 27, 2010 Just a quick update put a few more bits on the engine, the head is just resting on the top, does any one know of a good way of cleaning and polishing the head fins? dont really want to paint it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 72 #28 Posted June 28, 2010 A dremel tool,some time,you can polish it,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpthorsefan 34 #29 Posted August 15, 2010 well i have done a little bit more, i had the head blasted with glass beads at a local factory just waiting now for the new HT/ head bolts to come. Also i have bought a metal lathe which i have been trying out, not used one for over 39 years when i was at school, I have changed the front axles and tyres a bit . Here are a few pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
btrrg1969 11 #30 Posted August 15, 2010 That sucker looks cherry , very sharp , love the tires and the front hub , where did you get hubs like that ? :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
btrrg1969 11 #31 Posted August 15, 2010 also the exhuast is killer :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,345 #32 Posted August 15, 2010 Your tractor is beautiful. Very nicely done. It looks like the new spindles give it a wider stance. I like that a lot. Are you going to put the engine shroud on to direct the airflow up to the cylinder and head fins? :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpthorsefan 34 #33 Posted August 15, 2010 That sucker looks cherry , very sharp , love the tires and the front hub , where did you get hubs like that ? Hi brandon, the hubs and wheels where of an old 6x4 trailer i had, the stub axles i had to turn down on the lathe and bore out a 3/4" hole so it went over the tractor spindle which i had to shorten a bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpthorsefan 34 #34 Posted August 15, 2010 Your tractor is beautiful. Very nicely done. It looks like the new spindles give it a wider stance. I like that a lot. Are you going to put the engine shroud on to direct the airflow up to the cylinder and head fins? Hi jim, i have put a picture on with the shroud, i cant put the tin work on yet, waiting for the new head bolts, and some cable sheath for the stator cables which were all cracked and split. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpthorsefan 34 #35 Posted August 15, 2010 Your tractor is beautiful. Very nicely done. It looks like the new spindles give it a wider stance. I like that a lot. Are you going to put the engine shroud on to direct the airflow up to the cylinder and head fins? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brrly1 1,146 #36 Posted August 15, 2010 Hello, that is one good looking tractor. I bet you just can't wait to hear that motor come to life. Hoping to see some pictures of you out pushing some snow this winter. Like I said the tractor looks fantastic. Keep up the Good work. See Ya, Bye Burly :USA: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,706 #37 Posted August 15, 2010 Beautiful tractor. I too am liking those front hubs, it is a sharp look. :USA: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SAM58 30 #38 Posted August 16, 2010 WOW GREAT JOB!! :USA: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
landsurveyor 2 #39 Posted August 17, 2010 Hi Kevin, Your tractor is coming along very well!! I have the same tyres on the front of mine, they do look good. Dont suppose you would want to make one of those exhausts would you??? I cant find one like it anywhere, and my welding skills arent up to making one! Keep up the good work. Simon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse'n Around 22 #40 Posted August 17, 2010 Your doing an incredible job on it! The changes that youve made are very well done and thought out. Its really something to be proud of!! John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bo dawg 516 #41 Posted August 18, 2010 That is one sharp tractor I would hate to see it get dirty :USA: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
massey 118 #42 Posted August 18, 2010 Super job, I like it all, especially the tire choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 72 #43 Posted August 18, 2010 Nice work,tractor looks super!!! Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpthorsefan 34 #44 Posted August 19, 2010 Hello, that is one good looking tractor. I bet you just can't wait to hear that motor come to life. Hoping to see some pictures of you out pushing some snow this winter. Like I said the tractor looks fantastic. Keep up the Good work. See Ya, Bye Burly Hi burly, I'm afraid there will be no snow pushing or work for it i am hoping to take it to a few shows in the future, i managed to fit the head on today, will post a picture later. many thanks for you comments, all the best :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpthorsefan 34 #45 Posted August 19, 2010 Here is a picture of the head fitted.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpthorsefan 34 #46 Posted August 21, 2010 Not far to go now, done a little bit more its just odds and ends to do, then its the electrics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpthorsefan 34 #47 Posted September 1, 2010 Hi all, I bought some tail lights off ebay from the US , they came today and it said they were new and they fitted a GT14, they looked the same as the lights for my C-141, so i took a chance and bought them. And they fitted a treat . here is a pic of them fitted but not wired up as i am still doing the electrics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stoneman 10 #48 Posted September 1, 2010 Outstanding job on that tractor Kevin! Outstanding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racinfool40 202 #49 Posted September 1, 2010 :USA: Outstanding- One sharp machine and you've done a great job :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishy1179 0 #50 Posted September 1, 2010 looks good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
