slovinski 42 #251 Posted April 13, 2016 Looks like she had a great time, that tractor ain't yours anymore!!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,147 #252 Posted April 14, 2016 (edited) Waiting for motor rebuild kit and rain every day so I started to.work on some small parts. Cleaned the fuel pump and started cleaning the carburetor. Fuel pump was easy but the carburetor is going to take some work. Also put the starter/gen back together with new bearings, brushes and stud insulators. Edited April 14, 2016 by JPWH 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aldon 4,827 #253 Posted April 14, 2016 I know what your going through. All fired up and waiting to work and held up. But the small mini projects help fill the gaps. It looks like new again! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,498 #254 Posted April 14, 2016 Like new. Glenn 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,147 #255 Posted April 17, 2016 Got the brake cover blasted and painted and the drive belt cover. Also blasted the starter/gen brackets and painted. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,141 #256 Posted April 17, 2016 Gorgeous already. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,578 #257 Posted April 17, 2016 That tractor sure has gone through a transformation from what you started with! You're doing a great job resurrecting that 854 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert 760 #258 Posted April 17, 2016 1 hour ago, Ranger13148 said: That tractor sure has gone through a transformation from what you started with! You're doing a great job resurrecting that 854 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,147 #259 Posted April 17, 2016 Thanks guys. It has taken me 15 months but it is ready for the engine. When the engine rebuild kit gets here I'm ready to bring the little back to life. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aldon 4,827 #260 Posted April 17, 2016 They take a lot longer to do than I would have thought. Great work by the way. Looks great. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,627 #261 Posted April 18, 2016 AWESOME job ! That thing is if you know I mean 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,147 #262 Posted April 25, 2016 I went to meet my new granddaughter and took the motor and new parts to my son to help me with assembly. Next thing I know he is cutting and grinding on my motor with tools I have never seen before . All I could do was watch. I did think to take a picture of one tool. I thought this was funny because he has thousands of dollars wort of equipment to grind or sharpen about anything and he is using a hand crank valve cutter. sorry it's blurry but he was turning a valve. Everything went well till the cam. The cam actuator springs were broke. Is this a common problem or am I just lucky to have an unusual issue? lol The good news is we managed to locate and order new ones. The valves are installed as are the new piston and rings. I will complete the build when the parts arrive hopefully next week. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,147 #263 Posted April 26, 2016 The camshaft actuator springs I ordered were NLA. The vendor did call to apologize and gave me a refund. I'll post a request in wanted to begin my search Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,147 #264 Posted April 30, 2016 I found the camshaft spring then discovered the camshaft moving parts had too much friction to work properly. I have another camshaft on the way. I have cleaned and rebuilt the carburetor . The ignition switch was bad so I have another on order. I am going to use a solenoid in lieu of the heavy duty ignition switch. While waiting for parts I decided to build an engine stand; actually just added on to the the press I had built. All parts and the decals should be arriving next week. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,578 #265 Posted April 30, 2016 Looking good, keep at it, I'm sure you'll have it back together and running great. Always have snags to work out, but I'm certain you'll get through them. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,147 #266 Posted May 1, 2016 2 hours ago, Ranger13148 said: Looking good, keep at it, I'm sure you'll have it back together and running great. Always have snags to work out, but I'm certain you'll get through them. Thanks. I am learning more than I ever thought I would from this project. It has been a great experience and has presented many opportunities that I have never encountered before. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,147 #267 Posted May 15, 2016 I finally have a running . After installing the new cam I also had to get a new rod. The rod was good until I misread the torque wrench. The threads will pull out at 260 in lbs. Another lesson learned the hard way. 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aldon 4,827 #268 Posted May 15, 2016 That looks great Hank! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,578 #269 Posted May 15, 2016 I just knew you'd get her back together and she looks great. Sorry to hear of all your woes, but that's just gotta make the final result all the sweeter. Truly nice job, hope you are now blessed with many years to enjoy the fruits of all your labor. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,578 #270 Posted May 15, 2016 And Btw we'd all appreciate a bunch more pictures 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,498 #271 Posted May 15, 2016 HANK, I am handing out a trophy to you, it was a great build adventure to follow along. Like mentioned above a few more pictures are needed. I wish I was there to shake your hand and say in person how nice. Maybe one day. Glenn 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,147 #272 Posted May 15, 2016 (edited) Thanks guys. Glenn I hope to meet you one day as well. Maybe the big show. I could not have done it without the help of RS .I don't mind the opportunities they are learning tools. I was able to reuse the carb, fuel pump, voltage regulator and the starter generator. I did use a solenoid i had along with a heavy duty new switch. All the wiring is new. I just discovered i have a leak at the input shaft so i will have to locate a machine shop or a new shaft. As requested here is a few more pictures. Edited May 15, 2016 by JPWH 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,189 #273 Posted May 15, 2016 Jay, that is a job well done, looking forward to seeing it in person next month. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,147 #274 Posted May 17, 2016 Thanks Richard I'll see you at the big show. Oldest grandson likes it too! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 49,500 #275 Posted May 17, 2016 The black paint sets it apart from others ...nice work on the stack too.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
