Wheel Horse 953 resto and DIESEL SWAP

[JamesC-120 204]

I bought a 953 a few months ago and I got a killer deal on a 10hp Chinese diesel. So I decided to swap in the diesel since the old 10 horse was getting tired. I started this project about 3 weeks ago and have most things ready to be put together but not everything is painted. I also did a 8 pinion swap in the trans. I have taken many pictures through out. One of my questions is my hydraulic cylinder and my pump both leak badly. Is there anywhere to get new seals? 

 

 

 

 

Edited June 30, 2016 by JamesC-120

[Terry M-(Moderator) 2,177]

Looks like a nice project James.....bringing it to power Pioneer in LeSueur?

[JamesC-120 204]

I am planning on it. 

[Terry M-(Moderator) 2,177]

Cool..

[ACman 7,624]

I'm very jealous! Someday I'll have one . Great job by the way  and   !

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,133]

This manual may help with the hydraulics.

Garry

[prondzy 3,883]

Looking good James! What are you using to hold the frame up for painting?

Edited June 30, 2016 by prondzy

[JamesC-120 204]

I got the transmission all together today and painted all the steering and front axle and spindles. My original steering wheel was messed up and hacked up by somebody. So I made a chain steering wheel. It was actually really easy to make and I think it looks great. I'll have to see how much I like it once it's on the tractor. New rear tires are coming tomorrow!!! And fronts on the way! 

I used a small strap to hold it up and hooked it through a small hole on the back of the fenders. 

Edited July 1, 2016 by JamesC-120

[JamesC-120 204]

Got my new tires today and got the engine mounted and wired in. Now I just need to put the trans in tomorrow but I can't drive it because I don't have all the seals yet. It's looking pretty good with those tires! The front tires are just extras I had for temporary use. 

Edited July 2, 2016 by JamesC-120

[Jparkes43 329]

That looks awesome!

 

james

[19richie66 17,531]

Very nice looking!

[mmmmmdonuts 274]

Looks great James. I really like the chain steering wheel and the skinnier taller Ag tires. What size are they?   

[rjg854 11,570]

Really great job you've got going!

[JamesC-120 204]

I was really never happy with any ag tires that were available for the 15" rim so I bought some 14" rims that look exactly the same as the old one and put 7-14 Carlisle farm specialists on them. The new tires are actually 1/2" shorter than the originals but they are about 1" wider. I really like the 1" tall lugs on these tires, they look great. 

 

Edited July 2, 2016 by JamesC-120

[JamesC-120 204]

I put the transmission in yesterday and painted the rest of the pieces except the hydraulic pump(still needs work). I will put it all together tomorrow except the rear hubs and tires because I do not have the seals yet. 

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,133]

Did not give you the correct manual

Sorry about that

Garry

[JamesC-120 204]

Thanks for the manuals Gary. I'll start working on that soon. I got all the rest of the tractor together today and built my custom exhaust. Now I just need to build an air intake and find some new head lights. 

[Pullstart 63,201]

That's gonna be a great worker!

[Terry M-(Moderator) 2,177]

Looking good James!   I'm liking those aggressive looking Ags on the back..

[WHX?? 49,484]

Looks real good James, gonna be fun wearing the nubs off thise new tires. Motor looks like it fit in in there real nice too!

[JamesC-120 204]

I made my intake over the last couple days. I think it turned out great! I really like it. I also got the throttle hooked up and my new front tires showed up today. So they should be on by Saturday. And the decals are coming Saturday from redoyourhorse. Plus the new key switch is coming tomorrow. I took the hydraulic pump and cylinder apart and they all look great and in nice shape. So I will just paint and reseal. Do you guys know where to get new seals? 

 

Thanks

[prondzy 3,883]

James, @wheelhorseman1000 has the kits for the pumps tractor is looking great!

Edited July 8, 2016 by prondzy

[JamesC-120 204]

I ordered the seals and got my new front tires and rims on. Also put on all the decals. All that is left now is hydraulics and headlights. 

[JamesC-120 204]

Got the hydraulics all finished and just need to mount the pump. I also ordered some new headlight lenses for the originals and a throttle knob. This tractor is a blast to drive and can't imagine not have a diesel. It rolls coal. 

[Pullstart 63,201]

We need some operational videos!