KATO 115 #1 Posted January 27, 2015 Some of you may remember this little guy that showed up in my driveway one day a couple of years ago while I was at work. Since he was missin several parts and not even sure if he ran or moved under his own power. I decided to just put him out back for now until I was really bored or something. Well i decided in the fall to take a look at him. He did come with a motor and it seems to run ok ...no smoke or strange noises so that's a good thing. Next up was the tranny...It seemed to work as it should so i thought "what the $#@" since these tractors aren't just layin around here ..at any price ! As it turns out the sheet metal is in BAAAD shape , only pieces that aren't dented ,cracked or broken completely are the running boards. Also the trans was not so good inside, i think the previous owner's thought it was a syncromesh LOL. He is also missin a number of small parts which some of i have already acquired from others,including at least 2 members here and there will be more im sure LOL.So the process of fixin all the years of abuse and neglect has begun (i must be nuts). 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zanepetty 117 #2 Posted January 29, 2015 Can't wait to see the progress! I like that model of tractor. Can't wait to see the progress! I like that model of tractor. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trouty56 567 #3 Posted January 29, 2015 Sure doesn't look like a tractor in a pile of parts....does it?? Sure will be nice when completed!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,191 #4 Posted January 30, 2015 I too like that Body Style. I will be watching. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 993 #5 Posted January 31, 2015 nice start on the tractor kato,i hear ya on not many around our parts,i havnt seen a 100 dollar tractor in years,only high priced over worked tractors 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KATO 115 #6 Posted February 5, 2015 Made SOME progress this week, After discovering the trans was in need of some attention. so i put in all new seals and bearings and of course I had to track down a cluster gear and both sliding gears. it was also missing both shift levers and the input pulley,(not sure why the previous owner removed then lost those) Thanks to Shuboxlover for those. Got a bunch more small parts on their way from Daveoman this week also. This poor tractor has been raped and pillaged something awful. LOL So as of now the tranny is in one piece again and bolted to the cleaned up frame. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KATO 115 #7 Posted February 16, 2015 a little slow but More progress. its been so bloody cold here -32c(-25f) this morn, its hard to get the garage warm enough to paint with my little propane heater lol. Got the engine cleaned up and repainted . didn't need to tear it completely apart cause it ran good so just the tins etc ,removed flywheel and cyl head for bead blasting. A.few other small pieces done and installed. First coat on the rims and running boards painted cause they were in good shape and didn't need any fixin. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,164 #8 Posted February 16, 2015 Lookin good eh! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KATO 115 #9 Posted February 16, 2015 LOL startin to look like somethin ...a ways to go yet though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ol550 830 #10 Posted February 17, 2015 Looks a little top heavy for just one stand on the front. Keep up the good work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KATO 115 #11 Posted February 18, 2015 That's what I thought at first but its quite stable (so far) lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Austin860 82 #12 Posted February 20, 2015 Is that the correct belt set up? I have my belt on my electro under that silver pulley, should it be above ? Haha that would explain the belt slop Sorry just realized this May be a different set up entirely, since it's an 8 speed. But still, should my belt be ontop? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,297 #13 Posted February 20, 2015 Yup, belt goes over the idler pulley. I don't see how it could even work with it underneath. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,046 #14 Posted February 21, 2015 (edited) I believe 8 speed and hydros are different. 8 speed uses a grooved idler as the clutch, while the hydros use a flat idler just for spring tension. Austin, I think your electro is hydro, correct? Hydro should go under the tension idler. Edited February 21, 2015 by bmsgaffer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Austin860 82 #15 Posted February 27, 2015 Thank you! I just need a newer tighter belt ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,488 #16 Posted February 27, 2015 I hope there's some cushion between those jack-stands & the chassis . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KATO 115 #17 Posted March 1, 2015 Little more progress. my before pics were blurry so none to show but heres some of the progress. the dash tower had one tab that bolts to the frame gone completely and the other one just about broke clean off. The belt guard was missing the tab where it bolts to the motor as well as the bottom belt guide tab,and both were dented up good, Their not perfect but their a hundred times better than they were lol. Got my box of goodies from daveoman (thank you sir).Im still not sure if im goin to be able to save some of the other parts but we'll see.The decals are on their way from Terry of course. I still need some more small NEW parts ,but they will get ordered soon . Hopefully it will be ready to go before the snow melts. The way the weathers been here that shouldn't be a problem .LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 993 #18 Posted March 2, 2015 lookin a lot better than she did Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KATO 115 #19 Posted March 21, 2015 Well I made some more progress in the last couple of weeks. The fender pan was badly cracked under where the seat mounts and the mount bracket was almost broke clean off but after a lot of finessing its usable again. Not so pretty under the seat but it will be covered. lol The hood was UUUUUUGLY, spent over 30 hours fixin it. There is still three very small dents in the seam at the front I couldn't get out. looks like someone was usin it for a battering ram. If I was closer to the parts supply I would have trashed it in a heartbeat, at least it was only my time and not a lot of money. Had to put front tires off my 70 raider on for now cause its getting heavy enough that it was startin to get tippy on that single front jack stand Im gonna have to get my tires on order soon and get the front rims bead blasted and painted. Next job I think is to make a wiring harness since he original one was non-existent. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KATO 115 #21 Posted June 21, 2015 Well its finally done (almost) lol.Ive been so busy with new job etc that it had to take a backseat for a while . The only thing I haven't done is a stack... which is coming ,so heres some pics. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian01 481 #23 Posted June 21, 2015 Sweet!! Wish my raider 10 looked that good.....seeing that it isn't even running, I may do a complete teardown and restoration of it as well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,530 #24 Posted June 21, 2015 Wow !! Very nice restoration.Thanks for sharing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #25 Posted June 21, 2015 That is a little beauty, and my favorite hood style. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
