ebinmaine 67,569 #2376 Posted May 31, 2019 2 hours ago, Goldann520 said: @ebinmaine gotta lean on you again. 2 things, 1 does that look like the original fill tube for the trans? Dipstick missing. Gotta find one. Others fit? 2, oil fill tube is super sloppy, (loose) any easy fixes? I tried one out of a 10hp block i have here and it was a little tighter but still loose. Not to mention dipstick way too long. Not sure on the trans tube as we have no hydros here. Is there a seal missing on the engine tube? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herder 2,354 #2377 Posted May 31, 2019 Fired up the 1976 C-160 and pulled her into the shop for a hydro service and quick wipe down. She still had the snow thrower attached. It was nice to put that away. This is the WH that it all started with about 15 years ago. 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,336 #2378 Posted May 31, 2019 I took IRV and my first born out if the barn and took em’ for a ride ! Of course not at the same time . We are in a dry spell as usual here will no rain so cruising is all l can do for now !!!! 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractor boy 239 #2379 Posted June 1, 2019 (edited) Story time. Fueled the 1056 after running it for five minutes. I Ran it about 15 feet when I noticed flames through the hood latch. I Shut it down as fast i could, flipped opened the hood, and booked it to water. I put it out and rolled her back to shed. Didnt really look at it but i did notice the foam oring around the cap was all crusty. Pulled it out and it dissolved in my hand. So I figured the gas got out some how and lit. Not sure where the ignition source was though. Any ideas? @PeacemakerJack @gwest_ca @Sparky @953 nut @stevasaurus @ebinmaine Edited June 1, 2019 by Tractor boy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,378 #2380 Posted June 1, 2019 Battery, short in wiring causing a spark, something very hot? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractor boy 239 #2381 Posted June 1, 2019 Was thinking that but the fire was on top if the tank. After work (and getting a fire extinguisher) might run it again. This time with no hood. Just happy i didnt lose the whole tractor. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,290 #2382 Posted June 1, 2019 3 minutes ago, Tractor boy said: noticed flames through the hood latch. All of the wiring directly behind the fuel tank is a likely suspect because none of it is fused. Old brittle insulation, gas tank leaking (or vapors from cap vent) and bouncing around has taken the life of many a . 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,378 #2383 Posted June 1, 2019 Ignition switch? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,569 #2384 Posted June 1, 2019 @Tractor boy It's time to rebuild that wire harness... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractor boy 239 #2385 Posted June 1, 2019 (edited) 13 minutes ago, rjg854 said: Ignition switch? Switch seems not burnt. 7 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: @Tractor boy It's time to rebuild that wire harness... I agree with ya but my wallet Dont. I suspect that you suggest that i fuse most hot circuits. And say if i was holding the a wrench and tightening the positive bolt on the battery, when it touches the tractor frame it shouldn’t spark? This may seemed far fetched but is that possible? 14 minutes ago, 953 nut said: All of the wiring directly behind the fuel tank is a likely suspect because none of it is fused. Old brittle insulation, gas tank leaking (or vapors from cap vent) and bouncing around has taken the life of many a . I am happy my 1056 didn't go up like a candle. Especially since it had a full tank of fuel and was hauling five gallons of fuel when it went up. Edited June 1, 2019 by Tractor boy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,378 #2386 Posted June 1, 2019 Best go buy a lottery ticket, you got mighty lucky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,569 #2387 Posted June 1, 2019 26 minutes ago, Tractor boy said: agree with ya but my wallet Dont Not a huge investment if you have some basic wiring skills and components. Can you take a few pics of the area and show any damages or black spots? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 2,066 #2388 Posted June 1, 2019 (edited) 54 minutes ago, 953 nut said: All of the wiring directly behind the fuel tank is a likely suspect because none of it is fused. Old brittle insulation, gas tank leaking (or vapors from cap vent) and bouncing around has taken the life of many a . I might have to think about re-wiring, and tubing my wires up to the dash. Any idea what the charge indicator bulb for an 855 would have been? Mine is MIA. Edited June 1, 2019 by adsm08 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chip61 658 #2389 Posted June 1, 2019 I'm glad you didn't lose the tractor! Does that tractor have a start solenoid or does it still have the heavy switch that sends power directly to the starter?? I'm wondering if the switch arced or maybe a slightly loose connection arced setting off fuel that possibly spilled or splashed on the tank since you just put gas in it?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muz123 1,191 #2390 Posted June 1, 2019 Mowed the lawn with the beast 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,569 #2391 Posted June 1, 2019 8 hours ago, adsm08 said: I might have to think about re-wiring, and tubing my wires up to the dash. Any idea what the charge indicator bulb for an 855 would have been? Mine is MIA. Cole Hersee PL-20-RC. It HAS to be that exact number/letter combo. There are variances of this part number. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractor boy 239 #2392 Posted June 1, 2019 8 hours ago, chip61 said: I'm glad you didn't lose the tractor! Does that tractor have a start solenoid or does it still have the heavy switch that sends power directly to the starter?? I'm wondering if the switch arced or maybe a slightly loose connection arced setting off fuel that possibly spilled or splashed on the tank since you just put gas in it?? Not sure. Pretty sure it has a switch but i will check in afternoon after work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 2,066 #2393 Posted June 1, 2019 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: Cole Hersee PL-20-RC. It HAS to be that exact number/letter combo. There are variances of this part number. That's way more part than I need. That has the socket and lens too, I just need to light bulb, my socket and lens are perfectly intact. I'm thinking it is a 98LL. That's what the Mustang uses for dash lighting, and it has the same style socket. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,764 #2394 Posted June 1, 2019 Some pictures might help us, but I tend to think Richard nailed it. Spark and fumes seem logical. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldann520 241 #2395 Posted June 1, 2019 (edited) 19 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Not sure on the trans tube as we have no hydros here. Is there a seal missing on the engine tube? Its just the metal tube in a tube holder. Looks like the lower piece is bolted to the block. No seal, metal slid in metal. O ring seal missing? Parts diagram not much help. Edited June 1, 2019 by Goldann520 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,290 #2396 Posted June 1, 2019 9 hours ago, adsm08 said: That's way more part than I need. That has the socket and lens too, I just need to light bulb, my socket and lens are perfectly intact. I'm thinking it is a 98LL. That's what the Mustang uses for dash lighting, and it has the same style socket. That would be a # 57 bulb. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIGHTYMO 50 #2397 Posted June 1, 2019 Today I learned that the front of a 314-8 is stronger than the bed of a Silverado... 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericj 1,578 #2398 Posted June 1, 2019 18 minutes ago, MIGHTYMO said: Today I learned that the front of a 314-8 is stronger than the bed of a Silverado... I learned years ago to put a 4x4 across the front of the truck to help keep the tractor from doing just that eric j Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIGHTYMO 50 #2399 Posted June 1, 2019 14 minutes ago, ericj said: I learned years ago to put a 4x4 across the front of the truck to help keep the tractor from doing just that eric j I was in a car accident today and the strap broke 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericj 1,578 #2400 Posted June 1, 2019 56 minutes ago, MIGHTYMO said: I was in a car accident today and the strap broke sorry to hear that hope everybody is okay, stronger strap ?? eric j Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
