My very special Horse finally found its way home

[ClassicTractorProfessor 5,314]

Some of you may remember me mentioning a very special WH not too long after I joined RedSquare that was purchased brand new by an elderly friend of mine who was the one who got me to looking for my first WH. Well after several months of waiting I was finally able to go pick it up today. Ray couldn't remember the model, only that it was a WH that he bought new sometime in the 70s with a tiller...turned out to be a C-141. She should start and run with a little patience and tinkering, but will be awhile before she's up and working again...needs 4 new tires, new gas tank, and I have a feeling the 8 speed is shot (no oil, rust flakes on the dipstick, & won't shift between lo/hi or into 2nd/3rd) still I'm very excited to finally have this one home to my stable. Now I will quit with the senseless rambling and get on to what y'all really want...

[elcamino/wheelhorse 9,297]

Glad you finally got it.

[953 nut 55,163]

            Well worth the long wait. I imagine he will be appreciative of your efforts the next time hi sees it.      

[Chris G 3,296]

Congrats!!! Seems like it ended up in the right hands.

[JPWH 6,033]

Congrats, looks to be well worth the wait.

[AMC RULES 37,130]

You might be surprised...

flill & flush the trans with diesel.

Just might cure what's ailing it.  

[tunahead72 2,412]

27 minutes ago, AMC RULES said:

You might be surprised...

flill & flush the trans with diesel.

Just might cure what's ailing it.  

 

Yes!  Exactly what I was thinking.  And then follow up with fresh gear oil, and see what happens.

 

Front tires at least seem to be holding air, maybe you'll get lucky there too, maybe just add tubes.

 

Good luck!

[ClassicTractorProfessor 5,314]

37 minutes ago, AMC RULES said:

You might be surprised...

flill & flush the trans with diesel.

Just might cure what's ailing it.  

I'll try that and see what happens to at least get it moving on its own if possible, but eventually will probably tear into it for a rebuild...due to the special factor of this particular  tractor it will end up with a full no expense spared restoration...may take several years but we will eventually get there. 

 

9 minutes ago, tunahead72 said:

 

Yes!  Exactly what I was thinking.  And then follow up with fresh gear oil, and see what happens.

 

Front tires at least seem to be holding air, maybe you'll get lucky there too, maybe just add tubes.

 

Good luck!

The RF tire will still hold a bit of air...the LF is shot it's completely flat and has huge splits in the sidewall...but no big deal there iv e got an extra set of four tires on rims that will hold air I can at least put on it to make it easier to roll around

[AMC RULES 37,130]

 Don't think I'd fill it though.

just a quart, or so...and leave it sit to cook in that hot Oklahoma sun for a few days. 

Lift the front up, drain it...then, do it again. 

Might try running it in the only gear you've got, before you try finding any more gears. 

Use a light touch, don't force the shifter, and trash your forks.  

 

[ebinmaine 67,397]

Super impressive how Rugged these manual Trans are.... 

You may try "E-tanking" the internals to remove the rust at some point after splitting the case.

[artfull dodger 394]

I also agree with filling up with diesel, it will soak into all the "stuck" internal parts.  Then tip up and let drain for awhile out in the hot sun.  Put oil back in it and if you have the engine running at that point, see if she will move in whatever gear you can put it in(engine in idle).  Things might free up with some gentle working, but like said, do not "force" anything.  Glad to she her home and cannot wait to see your progress bringing her back to life again.      Mike the Aspie

[c-series don 8,687]

Definitely try the diesel fuel trick. I personally would also add some marvel mystery oil to it. I don't know what is in that stuff but I swear by it. Maybe try straight marvel? Its worth a shot and would make for a good story!!  

[TDF5G 2,069]

That's just awesome!  Glad you got it.  Looks like a very solid and straight tractor.  That will be a fun project to get her going again.