hcminis 1,557 #1 Posted November 28, 2018 Finally got this tractor in my possession and home. Been trying for 4 years to buy this tractor. Fellow Junkie released it to me for reasonable price. This tractor needs a lot of TLC. Was running on starter fluid several weeks ago. Now it is snowing and everything is froze. Hopefully this weekend we will get back to the 50s and will thaw everything out. Pretty sure transmission is froze up. Really bad thing right now is it is sitting on my trailer and can't get it to move. But...it is at least at my house now and hopefully start getting it back to its glory. Last picture is of it just after being power washed at the local car wash. 10 17 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Razorback 1,042 #2 Posted November 28, 2018 Wow!! Congratulations! I will look forward watching this one get back in shape! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,874 #3 Posted November 28, 2018 pretty cool! when I first looked at it I thought it had a manual tilt link. I said that's when men had testosterone.I see it is just a release. sweet old project! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12 hp Kohler 1,014 #4 Posted November 28, 2018 (edited) Good luck with your project, i just cant get over how cool it is. glad to see it is in good hands now. i will be following along Edited November 28, 2018 by 12 hp Kohler 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 49,485 #5 Posted November 28, 2018 Looks like a project fer sure HC but we have faith in you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,296 #6 Posted November 28, 2018 Very nice! I will have to follow along on this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DBlackston 298 #7 Posted November 28, 2018 Followed! Excited to watch this one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,741 #8 Posted November 28, 2018 This one needs some work but is a great candidate for a complete resto. I can’t wait to see how it all turns out... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DBlackston 298 #9 Posted November 28, 2018 So you you still run implements in the center along with this loader? Such as a belly blade or cultivator? I see why you said an HY-3 wouldnt fit now due to the loader attaching to the axle. Unfortunate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,162 #10 Posted November 28, 2018 Your years of persistence have paid off. That will be a sweet looking addition to any herd, looking forward to watching the build thread. The "Trip Dump" on the FEL bucket will take some getting accustom to, had one years ago on a farm tractor and conditions had to be just right to get it to release. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcminis 1,557 #11 Posted November 28, 2018 8 hours ago, DBlackston said: So you you still run implements in the center along with this loader?.....Nope, the loader is all this tractor can run. Such as a belly blade or cultivator?.....no I see why you said an HY-3 wouldnt fit now due to the loader attaching to the axle. Unfortunate! There is also supposed to be a weight box on the back. Have one located and waiting to see if it will be for sale. If not then the gentleman did say he will get me all the needed measurements to get one built. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,201 #12 Posted November 28, 2018 9 hours ago, PeacemakerJack said: This one needs some work but is a great candidate for a complete resto. I can’t wait to see how it all turns out... Ya know, Josh... after that last photo of a good pressure wash I’m voting for a patinah cleanah’ (trying to speak like Eric) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcminis 1,557 #13 Posted November 28, 2018 20 minutes ago, pullstart said: Ya know, Josh... after that last photo of a good pressure wash I’m voting for a patinah cleanah’ (trying to speak like Eric) Probably going to leave tractor if it looks good. Loader on the other hand is wrong color. That really stinks 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 49,485 #14 Posted November 28, 2018 3 hours ago, 953 nut said: The "Trip Dump" on the FEL bucket will take some getting accustom to Thoughts on converting the trip bucket to HY? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcminis 1,557 #15 Posted November 28, 2018 4 hours ago, WHX21 said: Thoughts on converting the trip bucket to HY? Nah....the loader is extremely hard to find and want to keep it original 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcminis 1,557 #16 Posted December 2, 2018 Well it made it in the garage finally after thawing out. Next challenge is getting it to run and loader working. Drained all fluid from transmission so will flush it this evening. Bought new coil, spark plug, condenser, and points. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcminis 1,557 #17 Posted December 3, 2018 Spent 6 hours on the tractor today. New coil, condenser, spark plug, points, and spark plug wire. Then put a good working carburetor on since the one on it was rusted shut. Took fuel pump off and had to clean it out. That was the worse part. Put new fuel line on. Put the battery in and BAM...it is ALIVE. Next hurdle is getting the loader to operate. Fluid is being pumped to valve but still not working. Will need to flush it and try again. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 49,485 #18 Posted December 3, 2018 Never ceases to amaze me that with a little TLC how these girls fire right up. I've had new to me's so crusty I thought the only thing gonna make this motor run is a complete rebuild. Surprise surprise a little fresh gas and yes BAM it runs.. Nice work HC 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcminis 1,557 #19 Posted December 3, 2018 20181202_154353.mp4 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,537 #20 Posted December 3, 2018 hcminis This looks like a great project. Are you going keep the loader on it? Enjoy!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcminis 1,557 #21 Posted December 3, 2018 2 hours ago, Retierd Wrencher said: hcminis This looks like a great project. Are you going keep the loader on it? Enjoy!!!! Yes. I plan to keep everything together. I am wanting to paint loader to correct color which is white. However I like the original patina on the tractor and don't want to paint it. We'll see how it goes 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
new2horses 287 #22 Posted December 3, 2018 DJ, When you get tired of this one just let me know!!!!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcminis 1,557 #23 Posted December 4, 2018 9 hours ago, new2horses said: DJ, When you get tired of this one just let me know!!!!!! gonna be a while before I'm tired of this one 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,141 #24 Posted December 4, 2018 Keep the patina... & don't paint the FEL. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,470 #25 Posted December 4, 2018 28 minutes ago, AMC RULES said: Keep the patina... & don't paint the FEL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
