fourwheels0 191 #1 Posted January 19, 2014 i just picked up this 551. gave it a bath and now to see if i can get it running (been sitting 5 yrs). hopefully it won't be to hard. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,409 #2 Posted January 19, 2014 Thats a little beauty , dont look like it would take much to get her going, deck looks good too great find 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,125 #3 Posted January 19, 2014 Awesome score. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chazm 413 #4 Posted January 19, 2014 Good lookin tractor ya got there Good luck with her Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fourwheels0 191 #5 Posted January 19, 2014 well it's dead for awhile. motor is out and no spark.checked all wires,points and still no spark. frame is broke near rear mount. so much for a good day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,125 #6 Posted January 19, 2014 Minor setbacks... You know you can't keep a good down. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
56flatbed 29 #7 Posted January 19, 2014 Any day you get another horse is a good day! Besides, what fun is it if you can't work on it? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #8 Posted January 20, 2014 I fully agree with the last two posts!! Gotta expect something, but nothing that can stop you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackhammer 546 #9 Posted January 20, 2014 It's like personalizing your tractor, thats the thrill of these tractors. btw that will be a nice one for you. have fun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,164 #10 Posted January 20, 2014 Very nice find. Are you planning to keep it original? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fourwheels0 191 #11 Posted January 20, 2014 (edited) oh ya it's staying original i just need to get it running and the frame fixed. then find a snow plow for it locally if i can. i'm not taking the dent's out of the hood or anything. Edited January 20, 2014 by fourwheels0 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dandan111 31 #12 Posted January 20, 2014 I would take it! Hey post a picture of that broken frame. I would like to see it. Nice tractor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fourwheels0 191 #13 Posted January 20, 2014 it's not the best pic but here's the frame break. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dandan111 31 #14 Posted January 21, 2014 Can't tell but it don't look to bad to me. Nice tractor,you found a good one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thirdjoker 11 #15 Posted January 21, 2014 looks good to me. keep it original if you can. looks like the repairs should be fairly easy. congradulations:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #16 Posted January 22, 2014 Looks like a relatively common frame break...where plate bolts to tranny. Some bang it back flat and weld "tear", and some add an extra plate to beef it up. If it's not a worker, welding up the "tear" should be just fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,029 #17 Posted January 22, 2014 If anyone has a 551 rear frame plate visable I need to know how far the center of the holes in the plate are from the top of the angle iron frame. Have a frame that has had the rear plate removed so nothing to go by to fix it. Also are the holes centered sideways on the frame? Garry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel Horse Kid 105 #18 Posted January 23, 2014 Great looking orginal! I found a 401 in orginal condition and plan to keep it that way as well. I think the little round hoods look best when their in their work clothes. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fourwheels0 191 #19 Posted January 24, 2014 i've been sick as a dog but points and condenser are ordered. depending on how i feel and outside temp's maybe some work can get done on it. if not then it gets done when it gets done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fourwheels0 191 #20 Posted January 25, 2014 i'm looking for a good set of front wheels and tires for this. i have a set of 24x12x12 wheels and tires i'll trade. see my ad in the for sale section. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fourwheels0 191 #21 Posted January 26, 2014 oh'well the frame is not only cracked but bent too. somebody abused this thing bad. still no spark (complete ignition is dead) so looks like it's gonna get a clone and maybe become a hot rod. why you ask? because i hate tecumseh's and parts are too hard to get AND i'm into it for too much money now anyways. oh'well live and learn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,980 #22 Posted January 26, 2014 If you can wait and attend the big show in June, I have a frame, a snow/dozer blade and a coil for it if necessary. There isn't much else to the ignition since you already have the points and condenser. May have some front wheels and tires for it too but I'll have to look around for a good matching set. Bring it with you and we can get it going so you can drive it around on cruise night. Shoot me a PM if you're interested 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chip61 658 #23 Posted January 27, 2014 Is that the one that was for sale in Chesterfield?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fourwheels0 191 #24 Posted January 27, 2014 yes it is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fourwheels0 191 #25 Posted January 27, 2014 (edited) well i got screwed!!!. the more i tear it down the worse it gets. looks like it got hit from behind HARD. Edited January 27, 2014 by fourwheels0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
