Terry M-(Moderator) 2,175 #176 Posted May 19, 2012 Awesome Tractor Matt! and that Briggs sounds really nice. GOOD JOB ON THE RESTORE! to bad you live so far away because I know that tractor will be a hit at tractor shows! :flags-texas: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 650 #177 Posted May 19, 2012 Thanks Terry! I too wish we had tractor shows in my part of the country. It would really be neat to be able to let my son show his tractor. Who knows, maybe one day we'll make it up your way. I do have alot of family in Michigan, that would be a good excuse to head north, right? Matt :flags-texas: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lars 526 #178 Posted May 19, 2012 Hey Matt.. Im sure ur boy will be realy happy about that tractor.. it looks very good and sounds good to.... just hope my suburban will be as good as the standard :bow-blue: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 650 #179 Posted May 19, 2012 Thanks Lars, and I'm sure your Suburban will look and run fantastic when your done with it! Matt :flags-texas: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #180 Posted May 20, 2012 looks and runs great, matt..... better watch out we dont spill the beans about you riding it to danny, though.......... I can just hear Danny now..."HEY! No big kids allowed." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 650 #181 Posted May 20, 2012 Yeah, I wouldn't want Danny to see that video Craig. I'd be in trouble! You know Craig, it brought back alot of memories riding that tractor, but I remembered it being bigger. Now when I ride it, I feel like I'm going to break it! Matt :flags-texas: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #182 Posted May 20, 2012 Now when I ride it, I feel like I'm going to break it! Matt Probably the tractor is thinking the same thing. Don't go and turn it into a swayback before the boy's big day Matt. :ychain: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 650 #183 Posted May 20, 2012 I've run into a small problem, when you have been running the little tractor for about 10min. it starts cutting out, and losing its fire. The points, and condenser are perfect, and the only thing that I believe could be affected by heat is the coil. The coil is 60yrs old, so I guess it has the right to die, but it could have waited till after Danny's birthday! I did manage to find a coil on and I paid extra shipping to have it here by Tuesday, his birthday isn't untill Friday, but I'm not taking any chances. So the engine is going to have to come back out. I did make some revisions to the exhaust, because I thought it was really ugly. It's still not exactly what I had in mind, but it will do untill I buy some stainless steel pipe. Of course Danny is on the tractor in the pic, I can't keep him away from the shop right now! Matt :flags-texas: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,132 #184 Posted May 20, 2012 Just a thought Matt. Is the gas tank vented ok? Sometimes that can be a culprit. You only mentioned spark issues, not sure if you thought about that... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 650 #185 Posted May 20, 2012 Yes I did Martin. I took the gas cap off first thing, and checked the fuel lines to make sure the weren't getting to hot, and causing a vapor lock, but they were cool as a cucumber. Checked the carb to make sure there was no trash in it, clean as a whistle. So after ruling out a fuel issue, I pulled the plug wire off when it was acting up, and held it up to the block, and the spark was very weak, and erratic. I checked the points, and they were just as pretty as the day I installed them, and the gap was still dead on .020, so I came to the conclusion it was the coil. This is not an easy to find coil either. Briggs quite using this type of coil 50yrs ago, but I did find one, and it is supposed to be here Tuesday. Thanks for the advise though! Its always good having someone to keep you on your toes! Matt :flags-texas: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
312Hydro 474 #186 Posted May 20, 2012 That's just an awesome restoration! I watched the video and found myself smiling the whole way through! Danny is a lucky boy and you rank up there as a "Best Dad". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,132 #187 Posted May 20, 2012 Don't rule out the condenser, either. Even if it is new....... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 650 #188 Posted May 20, 2012 That's just an awesome restoration! I watched the video and found myself smiling the whole way through! Danny is a lucky boy and you rank up there as a "Best Dad". Much Appreciated, but I consider myself the lucky one! I have some awesome kids! Matt :flags-texas: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 650 #189 Posted May 20, 2012 Don't rule out the condenser, either. Even if it is new....... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Martin, have you ever had a condenser that only acted up after the engine was warm? This thing runs perfect for about the first 10min. I've seen plenty of coils do this over the years, but never a condenser. Matt :flags-texas: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,132 #190 Posted May 20, 2012 I've had one that was inconsistent, but you never know. Just throwing it out there. You most likely have it with the coil though....... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 650 #191 Posted May 20, 2012 I've had one that was inconsistent, but you never know. Just throwing it out there. You most likely have it with the coil though....... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I probably should get another one just to be on the safe side, but they are as hard to find as many of the other parts are on this old antiquated Briggs. I sure would feel stupid if I changed the coil, and it was just the condenser causing the problem! Matt :flags-texas: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,175 #192 Posted May 21, 2012 Thanks Terry! I too wish we had tractor shows in my part of the country. It would really be neat to be able to let my son show his tractor. Who knows, maybe one day we'll make it up your way. I do have alot of family in Michigan, that would be a good excuse to head north, right? Matt Yes Matt, That would be a good reason to come up north. I'm going to the Charlotte, MI. show this year, Where do your relatives live? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 650 #193 Posted May 21, 2012 Thanks Terry! I too wish we had tractor shows in my part of the country. It would really be neat to be able to let my son show his tractor. Who knows, maybe one day we'll make it up your way. I do have alot of family in Michigan, that would be a good excuse to head north, right? Matt Yes Matt, That would be a good reason to come up north. I'm going to the Charlotte, MI. show this year, Where do your relatives live? Most of my family are in Lansing, and Travers City. My moms side is Lansing. My dads side is Travers City. Matt :flags-texas: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,132 #194 Posted May 21, 2012 lansing is almost just down the road from kellys show...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,175 #195 Posted May 21, 2012 I've had one that was inconsistent, but you never know. Just throwing it out there. You most likely have it with the coil though....... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I probably should get another one just to be on the safe side, but they are as hard to find as many of the other parts are on this old antiquated Briggs. I sure would feel stupid if I changed the coil, and it was just the condenser causing the problem! Matt I've had one that was inconsistent, but you never know. Just throwing it out there. You most likely have it with the coil though....... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I probably should get another one just to be on the safe side, but they are as hard to find as many of the other parts are on this old antiquated Briggs. I sure would feel stupid if I changed the coil, and it was just the condenser causing the problem! Matt Sometimes you have to try anything you can when the problems not looking you in the eyes. matt,If it's not the coil don't worry, you'll need an extra for someday because it looks like that little tractor will be around for a while. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,175 #196 Posted May 21, 2012 I've run into a small problem, when you have been running the little tractor for about 10min. it starts cutting out, and losing its fire. The points, and condenser are perfect, and the only thing that I believe could be affected by heat is the coil. The coil is 60yrs old, so I guess it has the right to die, but it could have waited till after Danny's birthday! I did manage to find a coil on and I paid extra shipping to have it here by Tuesday, his birthday isn't untill Friday, but I'm not taking any chances. So the engine is going to have to come back out. I did make some revisions to the exhaust, because I thought it was really ugly. It's still not exactly what I had in mind, but it will do untill I buy some stainless steel pipe. Of course Danny is on the tractor in the pic, I can't keep him away from the shop right now! Matt That Looks dang cute matt! My son would love a little tractor like that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,175 #197 Posted May 21, 2012 I've run into a small problem, when you have been running the little tractor for about 10min. it starts cutting out, and losing its fire. The points, and condenser are perfect, and the only thing that I believe could be affected by heat is the coil. The coil is 60yrs old, so I guess it has the right to die, but it could have waited till after Danny's birthday! I did manage to find a coil on and I paid extra shipping to have it here by Tuesday, his birthday isn't untill Friday, but I'm not taking any chances. So the engine is going to have to come back out. I did make some revisions to the exhaust, because I thought it was really ugly. It's still not exactly what I had in mind, but it will do untill I buy some stainless steel pipe. Of course Danny is on the tractor in the pic, I can't keep him away from the shop right now! Matt That Looks dang cute matt! My son would love a little tractor like that! Sorry , I was trying to put that last quote with the pictures of your son, didn't work. How did the coil /ignition problem work out? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 650 #198 Posted May 21, 2012 The new coil won't be here until tomorrow Terry, but I hope it works out well, otherwise I'm going to be in trouble with Danny! Matt :flags-texas: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #199 Posted May 21, 2012 You'll be fine, just as long as he doesn't catch you riding "his" tractor anymore. :teasing-poke: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 650 #200 Posted May 21, 2012 You'll be fine, just as long as he doesn't catch you riding "his" tractor anymore. I haven't been caught yet Craig! Matt :flags-texas: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
