Oldskool 6,640 #1 Posted March 4, 2020 A few of you know I picked up the GT the other day. I'm hoping to bring it back to life. While doing repairs I hope i can do some upgrades. Hold onto your hats guys I will be asking a pile of tech questions. I will have pics posted later today when I get the paypal thing straightened out and I can become a supporting member 3 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12Horse Paladin 1,038 #2 Posted March 4, 2020 You can bet ill be watching for this!.😊 I wish you the best of luck with it all, Sir! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #3 Posted March 4, 2020 I hope to do it justice 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #4 Posted March 4, 2020 (edited) While I am waiting to post pics here is a bit of interesting historical info of the tractor. While messing with the engine I overlooked a decal several times. Finally noticed it wasn't a kohler decal at all. It was a decal from LATHROP'S Sharpening Service phone 743-2347 Danbury Conn. Edited March 4, 2020 by Oldskool 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12Horse Paladin 1,038 #5 Posted March 4, 2020 29 minutes ago, Oldskool said: I hope to do it justice Im a newbie to be honest...but from all ive seen in the other threads, i feel safe in saying i know you will!😊 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,154 #6 Posted March 4, 2020 1 hour ago, 12Horse Paladin said: from all ive seen in the other threads, i feel safe in saying i know you will!😊 That's about what I was thinking Oldskool your name looks great in red. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #8 Posted March 4, 2020 A good warm spot for the ole bugger 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #9 Posted March 4, 2020 So the front tires are junk and so are the wheel bearings. So to make it a roller for now I need to do something for tires. No need to do something twice. So on the right is the stock rim and tire 18x6.50-8. The rim is 4.5" wide. On the left is one of a pair of tires just kicking around the shop. Its 18x9.5-8. The left rim is what it should fit on 7.75" wide. So between the 2 rim's I think I'm going to widen an original to 7" and run the AGs on front. Any input would be great. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,154 #10 Posted March 4, 2020 57 minutes ago, Oldskool said: run the AGs on front. Any input would be great I've been mulling over what to do for fronts on my big boy tractor... Curious to see if others have opinions or information... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #11 Posted March 4, 2020 6 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Curious to see if others have opinions or information.. In order to run those I will have to go with more outward offset. I dont think I can go in any. I think it will hit the deck pulley with the axle at a tilt 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,154 #12 Posted March 5, 2020 5 minutes ago, Oldskool said: In order to run those I will have to go with more outward offset. I dont think I can go in any. I think it will hit the deck pulley with the axle at a tilt I'd believe that. I have the wrong rims on the front of Cinnamon. They work fine except they hit the plow frame at full turn. I have to be conscious of that while turning sharp. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildmanC120 613 #13 Posted March 5, 2020 Nice pickup. I look forward to seeing you get it going. I regret getting rid of mine , especially since it came from a dealer only a few miles down the road. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #14 Posted March 5, 2020 That would have been cool to have one that was sold local. Can't keep them all though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #15 Posted March 5, 2020 Still on the hunt for new GT power. I dont think this one is worth the time and money. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,154 #16 Posted March 5, 2020 Just because you could toss a cat between the piston and cylinder wall???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,721 #17 Posted March 6, 2020 Toss something soft in there... like an egg. Butter her up and hear it roar! All seriousness, I’d be looking for a donor too. It’s unfortunate that it was left outside so long being partially opened up. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #18 Posted March 6, 2020 30 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Just because you could toss a cat between the piston and cylinder wall???? Maybe some JB weld will fix it? Or not lol 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,154 #19 Posted March 6, 2020 Just now, Oldskool said: Maybe some JB weld will fix it? Or not lol Can't hurt.... Might wanna let it cure a little extra though... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #20 Posted March 6, 2020 14 minutes ago, pullstart said: Toss something soft in there... like an egg. Butter her up and hear it roar! All seriousness, I’d be looking for a donor too. It’s unfortunate that it was left outside so long being partially opened up. Ya a shame for sure. That's not the worst. The piston isn't connected to the crank anymore either 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #21 Posted March 6, 2020 1 minute ago, ebinmaine said: Can't hurt.... Might wanna let it cure a little extra though... I can put the heat gun to it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,721 #22 Posted March 6, 2020 1 minute ago, Oldskool said: I can put the heat gun to it That’ll do just dandy! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #23 Posted March 6, 2020 Where should the I'd tag for the tractor by hiding. I dont even know what year it is Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 54,979 #24 Posted March 6, 2020 5 minutes ago, Oldskool said: Where should the I'd tag for the tractor by hiding. I dont even know what year it is Should be on the right side of the hood stand just under the dash. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #25 Posted March 6, 2020 11 minutes ago, 953 nut said: Should be on the right side of the hood stand just under the dash. I'll check that out. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
