Zeus55 38 #51 Posted September 15, 2014 (edited) How is the hood coming along. Excited to see finished tactor. Hope all is going well and waiting for the finished pictures. Working on it... lots of cracks and metal fatigue. There are also 4 holes in the hood that I'm filling; 2 big holes each side for lights, and a couple of smaler ones. I won't put any lighting on it. Should be finished this week. Edited September 15, 2014 by Zeus55 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,191 #52 Posted September 15, 2014 Everything loos good. You do some nice work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,133 #53 Posted September 16, 2014 (edited) nice work on your build so far. what sort of screen do you have on the flywheel pulley? its hard to see in the pics what is there, but these engines rely on a good intake of air through that area to cool them, especially at max rpm. like i said its hard to see what you have on there as a mesh type screen, but i would try and make sure that it has at least the same amount of area of open holes for air to flow through. once again, the tractor looks really good, you have done a nice job on the rebuild..... Edited September 16, 2014 by Martin 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Catmanii 36 #54 Posted September 16, 2014 Working on it... lots of cracks and metal fatigue. There are also 4 holes in the hood that I'm filling; 2 big holes each side for lights, and a couple of smaler ones. I won't put any lighting on it. Should be finished this week. Thank God for wire feed welders when it comes to fixing cracks and holes. Just fixed the sheet metal on my KT-17 that had a crack in it. My C-120 has the two big holes for lights that offend me and is on my list for removel. Don't plow snow in Texas so don't need lights. Don't know why I keep them working on the C-175. Cause they are there I guess. Really like you little tractor and you have done an excellent job on your rebuild. Keep up the good work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeus55 38 #55 Posted September 16, 2014 nice work on your build so far. what sort of screen do you have on the flywheel pulley? its hard to see in the pics what is there, but these engines rely on a good intake of air through that area to cool them, especially at max rpm. like i said its hard to see what you have on there as a mesh type screen, but i would try and make sure that it has at least the same amount of area of open holes for air to flow through. once again, the tractor looks really good, you have done a nice job on the rebuild..... Here is some pictures of it. It have a concave shape in the middle... seems to be the original part. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,133 #56 Posted September 16, 2014 that looks ok. it looked like almost a solid disc in the video and pics you posted earlier. I'm not 100% on what a 7 hp Kohler had but that looks to be a typical Kohler screen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Firpo701 407 #57 Posted September 17, 2014 Yep...looks just like mine. ;-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeus55 38 #58 Posted September 27, 2014 Have'nt got time to work on the Horse this week... I'm at a convention in Barbados. Somebody have to do the dirty jobs Back next week to finish it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,537 #59 Posted September 27, 2014 The gear looks good to me, it fits the input gear solidly without any loose so I figure it's OK... I added some pictures of the engine. Working on the trany and waiting for the carb and fuel pump kit. I will try to polish both of them, it should look nice. To answer the question about the use of my 701, I will not do any exposition or hard work, just running around in the wood and haul the grand kids in an wagon that I will make next, looking for blueberries, raspberries and other good little fruits . This little guy is 53 years old and I will give him an easy retirement Z/55 I like what u did with the color on the engine. Nice change from the red blob. Keep it going. I try to do this on small parts my self. It breaks up the red. Gary B.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeus55 38 #60 Posted September 29, 2014 Z/55 I like what u did with the color on the engine. Nice change from the red blob. Keep it going. I try to do this on small parts my self. It breaks up the red. Gary B.... For color, I used a flat black, it's a BBQ heat resistant black paint. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeus55 38 #61 Posted September 30, 2014 Project is now over Remember the bottom front of the hood ? lots of cracks, holes and rust. I love the end result ! Here is the revived horse... it works like a new one. Many thanks for the help and support 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean Keys 57 #62 Posted September 30, 2014 Looks great!! Thanks for sharing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,300 #63 Posted September 30, 2014 Beautiful job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Firpo701 407 #64 Posted September 30, 2014 Awesome work! ;-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,929 #65 Posted September 30, 2014 Very nice work indeed. Got another one ready to do? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeus55 38 #66 Posted September 30, 2014 Very nice work indeed. Got another one ready to do? Well, if I can find a 1955... maybe ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Molon_Labe 731 #67 Posted September 30, 2014 Awesome job, looks great!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Desko 610 #68 Posted September 30, 2014 Wow that looks absolutely fantastic and the hood you could never tell there was a problem :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aldon 4,827 #69 Posted October 1, 2014 Very nice. Now the wife will definitely push for a pink version. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeus55 38 #70 Posted October 1, 2014 http://www.thevanguard.ca/media/photos/unis/2014/01/29/photo_2542391/article_large.jpg Something like that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrightorchid 261 #71 Posted October 1, 2014 My wife would want one in pink also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeus55 38 #72 Posted October 11, 2014 (edited) Next step will be to find and restore a trailer for this horse Edited October 11, 2014 by Zeus55 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse79 271 #73 Posted October 11, 2014 If you're interested, I just saw someone selling a 701 double belt guard on e-bay for $150. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeus55 38 #74 Posted October 11, 2014 If you're interested, I just saw someone selling a 701 double belt guard on e-bay for $150. It's a little to much... Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeus55 38 #75 Posted February 19, 2015 ...it's winter and up here in Quebec we're having really cold temperatures this winter; -40s, -50s... But the little guy still running and I really enjoy riding it in the snow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
