meadowfield 2,650 #1 Posted January 22, 2011 Thought I'd stick a few pics up of my C-101 that looked in good condition and completely original when I got it. Dipping the gearbox and seeing yoghurt started a slow rebuild! as she came! a belgian model just how rusty could things get not good note the oil/water level in the gearbox, she had sat for some time outdoors and the gearbox had filled with water!! new steel welded in where the brake linkage and clutch interfere - I don't like this! back on all fours ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH Raider10 17 #2 Posted January 22, 2011 Looks great Mark! Love the c-series...,they're nice tractors! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,650 #3 Posted January 28, 2011 a step closer, engine is painted and back together. Should be back on the chassis tomorrow and running again. mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,410 #4 Posted January 28, 2011 looking good mark when did you start tour rebuild. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,650 #5 Posted January 28, 2011 looking at the date of the first picture in pieces 1st october last year. In all it's only a few weeks of a job, but I work 250 miles away all week.... and the cold weather stops me working and as for painting.... I know all poor excuses! :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH Raider10 17 #6 Posted January 28, 2011 That looks great Mark! Did you rebuild the engine,or did anything to it? What paint do you use??? :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,650 #7 Posted January 28, 2011 That looks great Mark! Did you rebuild the engine,or did anything to it? What paint do you use??? Bcause the engine starts and ticks over so sweet I decided to leave well alone. Shes had an oil change, and new airfilter and a good clean. Hopefully she'll fire up tomorrow when shes reunited with the chassis. Paint is a UK paint, Crown flame red - a non drip metal paint. It's the best match we could get, even the mix charts couldn't get this close. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger from southern Iowa 1 #8 Posted January 28, 2011 Mark, you do good work!!!! VERY NICE! :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Irv 115 #9 Posted January 28, 2011 Real nice so far, keep it up Mark! I have a C-100 to start on as soon as it warms up here, hope I can do as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 993 #10 Posted January 29, 2011 looks graet,im doing a c101 motor right now,your giving me the urge to do her over Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 761 #11 Posted January 29, 2011 Looking good Mark !, Motor looks nice n shiney . Those Mounts for the 'A' style Oil Pan are a pig to fit with the Steering gear in place . Hope she fires up quick for you. Your ahead of me in the build. My excuse is having to semi rebuild the Engine and Tranny P.S. Glad to see you've turned Red and joined the RS Support group Mark. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,650 #12 Posted January 29, 2011 Looking good Mark !, Motor looks nice n shiney . Those Mounts for the 'A' style Oil Pan are a pig to fit with the Steering gear in place . Hope she fires up quick for you. Your ahead of me in the build. My excuse is having to semi rebuild the Engine and Tranny P.S. Glad to see you've turned Red and joined the RS Support group Mark. that engine tray sucks! I had to drop the front axle in order to bolt the engine back, and even then the bolts aren't that easy to get back in. Anyway got my tach a matic back on, engine bolted down and steering all greased up! Added 4ft of fuel hose, a filter...connected the wiring back, turned the key nothing?!? pressed the clutch....nothing. shorted out the seat contacts...nothing moved the pto lever...nothing connected the ammeter... bingo! took about 15 seconds to pull the fuel through - the clear filter helps here to see it's actually being drawn through. She started and ran as sweet as she did before I stripped her down. re: support group - yup, running these forums takes time and money - glad to offer my support! :hide: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,650 #13 Posted January 29, 2011 Heres the engine all bolted up and connected. and running! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH Raider10 17 #14 Posted January 29, 2011 Looks great Mark!!! What brand of tires are that? Could you maybe give me a link to a website? :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,650 #15 Posted January 29, 2011 tyres are 23X10.50-12 Duro lug/chevron tyres. I almost bought from fleabay but then remembered there is a big tyre distribution place in my town and mailed them. thanks mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,650 #16 Posted February 25, 2011 Done a little bit more, sprayed the gear plate and rear fender. If the weather is good I will get the fender, footplates and lift cover back on this weekend. mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,410 #17 Posted February 25, 2011 Nice job Mark. I bet it was a nice feeling when she fired up. Have you noticed the c125 of fleabay up your t neck of woods would make a good parts tractor or a restore are you going to show your tractor at the shows this year Neil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,650 #18 Posted February 25, 2011 Nice job Mark. I bet it was a nice feeling when she fired up. Have you noticed the c125 of fleabay up your t neck of woods would make a good parts tractor or a restore are you going to show your tractor at the shows this year Neil Neil, yes spotted that, probably go for more than I want to spend at the moment - looking at a garage rebuild this summer. Already booked in for the bronte vintage gathering, and cumbria steam rally !!! mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 993 #19 Posted February 26, 2011 looks realy good,u inspired me to totally tear mine down and paint her,it just got a rebuild so i thought the motor didnt look right on the old paint,yours looks great, :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,030 #20 Posted March 15, 2011 Are you going to put the deck lift back in it? looking good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mavfreak 11 #21 Posted March 15, 2011 Nice job! You do really nice work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,650 #22 Posted March 15, 2011 Are you going to put the deck lift back in it? looking good. I will be doing... as is the case it's bent and needs straightening before painting and fitting!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,650 #23 Posted March 18, 2011 *?@%&@~! made a linkage for my son's westwood at the weekend from a handy piece of rod... turns out it was the PTO control rod. won't be connecting that back up this weekend then. mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mavfreak 11 #24 Posted March 18, 2011 Don't you just love when something like that happens! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,650 #25 Posted March 18, 2011 Don't you just love when something like that happens! I think I invented another new swear word... so it wasn't all that bad - I'll remember it for next time I'm cutting or welding!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
