Mike'sHorseBarn 3,036 #1 Posted September 23, 2017 (edited) It's been a long time since I've undertaken a tractor project. Recently got married, moved, got a new job that keeps me busy so I haven't really had time. Now that I got the garage at our place cleaned out and ran electricity through it I'm ready to take on a project again! First one that I'm gonna take on is this 1045 I purchased a while back. It isn't perfect, but it's mostly there. Engine doesn't have enough parts on it to make it run, but it has compression so that's a start. I've been accumulating parts for it thanks to the big show and some members her so now I have enough to get it going. I'm excited to rear into it and see exactly how bad it will be! First thing I'm concerned with is possibly the hood. The previous owner put this bracket on so he could mount the hood while using the makeshift snowblower that was on it. He must have cut the normal attaching rod off. Now it looks like if I weld on a new rod, the hood will hit my muffler. Anyone have a 1045 that can give me some measurements of the hood to make sure mine is correct? Looking forward to this project! Mike Edited September 23, 2017 by Mike'sHorseBarn Spelling 7 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,164 #2 Posted September 23, 2017 8 minutes ago, Mike'sHorseBarn said: First thing I'm concerned with is possibly the hood. The previous owner put this bracket on so he could mount the hood while using the makeshift snowblower that was on it. He must have cut the normal attaching rod off. Now it looks like if I weld on a new rod, the hood will hit my muffler. Anyone have a 1045 that can give me some measurements of the hood to make sure mine is correct? Should be the same as the 1055 or any other square hood. I think the rod is bolted to the frame. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,141 #3 Posted September 23, 2017 Love those 1045 tractors. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
new2horses 287 #4 Posted September 24, 2017 The hood will be supported in the front and pivot on exactly the same arrangement as your 855. Welcome David 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 3,036 #5 Posted October 10, 2017 The deeper i get into this thing, the more tlc I discover it will need. Engine needs an overhaul, Stater generator is broken (doesn't charge and the physical casting is broken), it has a hood on that looks like it is more for an 855 than it is a 1045. When I removed that bracket from the front, and sat the hood where it is supposed to be, there is no way it will accommodate the engine. Also needs rewired. Now, I'm not complaining, it is just one of those things. Question about making wiring harnesses. I'm not good with electrical things yet, but does anyone know what gauge of wire goes where? I want to make a new wiring harness, but I want to make sure I use the right size wire in the right places. Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,873 #6 Posted October 10, 2017 Nice looking potential ride there..... keep posting and as always... are appreciated! ! Looking forward to this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 3,036 #7 Posted October 24, 2017 I got it mostly tore down and the transmission definitely needs a rebuild. I can almost pull the input shaft out of the tranny lol I know I need to get you guys some pics!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,147 #8 Posted October 24, 2017 In answer to your wire gauge question I would replace each wire with the same gauge you took off. If that is too difficult Google 12 volt wire size required. There are some good charts available. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,498 #9 Posted October 25, 2017 Keep going Mike. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 3,036 #10 Posted October 27, 2017 Finally took some pics. It's getting there. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,201 #11 Posted October 27, 2017 Love the round fender / square hood, 1045 is definitely a tractor that I could see in my collection some day! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
