Pullstart 62,783 #1 Posted March 23, 2020 Well, I’m in the new fandangled brotherhood of Blackhoods, I suppose! This already has a steel fender pan and the FEL makes the hood look most proportionate. I’m doing a base line on this. The front axle is very tight, spindles are well greased and one tie rod is a bit loose but nothing to worry about. There is one outer wheel bearing that is sloppy, so I’ll add that to a needed list. I am going to remove the hood for safe keeping for a bit. There’s a bit of a miss that I plan to diagnose and other than fluids, this is a good solid tractor. @jay bee told @zekepiks that I was looking for a FEL and Skip responded to me via Redsquare. I appreciate them both! I have yet to meet Jay Bee, but Skip is a very nice man and was as up front and honest as he possibly could be with everything. I’m tickled Pink! 8 22 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,265 #2 Posted March 23, 2020 Love it 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,300 #3 Posted March 23, 2020 Super nice! I’ve always loved the BlackHoods and the addition of a loader makes it even better 3 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,783 #4 Posted March 23, 2020 3 minutes ago, Sparky said: Super nice! I’ve always loved the BlackHoods and the addition of a loader makes it even better I have not always loved them, but I feel like this’ll grow on me! I imagine I’ll build a ripper of sorts and try to do some digging. Just for grins and giggles, of course! 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cschannuth 3,816 #5 Posted March 23, 2020 Love that thing but I’m biased. It’s just like my Dad’s. Congrats 6 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,062 #6 Posted March 23, 2020 Nice score! That loader will be a real back saver, heard you need that. 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,783 #7 Posted March 23, 2020 Just now, 953 nut said: Nice score! That loader will be a real back saver, heard you need that. Recently, yes! I went to the cracker today on my way home from grabbing this gem. I am feeling so much better after 8-ish visits! Taking it easy tonight, and the rest of the week especially. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clueless 2,975 #8 Posted March 23, 2020 I thought you were cooking syrup? good looking tractor but when do I get my syrup, for my Jack Daniels BBQ sauce. Chris. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,783 #9 Posted March 23, 2020 I have removed the hood and weight box. Note the amount of oil in the air cleaner... I feel like this machine simply does not enjoy enjoy being run at a steep angle. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAinVA 4,619 #10 Posted March 23, 2020 Nice rig you got there.Everyone needs one of those.Once you have a loader you will always wonder why you didn't get one sooner. 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,783 #11 Posted March 23, 2020 2 minutes ago, clueless said: I thought you were cooking syrup? good looking tractor but when do I get my syrup, for my Jack Daniels BBQ sauce. Chris. When we cross paths next, you’ll be getting some sweet goodness for sure! Whoever the COVID-19 junk is cleared up, you can just go ahead and PM me your address. I think I owe ya! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,783 #12 Posted March 23, 2020 1 minute ago, JAinVA said: Nice rig you got there.Everyone needs one of those.Once you have a loader you will always wonder why you didn't get one sooner. I know exactly why... because I haven’t been able to find one 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,783 #13 Posted March 23, 2020 When times of butt wipe are scarce, my wife found this amazing roll of shop rags on Amazon on one of their flash sales! 7 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,336 #14 Posted March 24, 2020 Nice!! But somehow l dont think you will be able to reach the top of the rack with it. You'll have to send us a video of it in action! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAinVA 4,619 #15 Posted March 24, 2020 (edited) Know the feeling so I'm building one from PF engineering plans.Since member Rexemouse showed us his I got the bug.Those shop towels might help in a TP shortage but Roids will be in great supply if you use them for that. Edited March 24, 2020 by JAinVA 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,130 #16 Posted March 24, 2020 It's nice to have a FEL without having to build it from scratch. I would assume after that Bathroom reno use deserve a break. Take care or yourself so you and family will hopefully be able to enjoy the BS. Good luck with the loader, and remember when the bucket's full , travel with the loader LOW. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,130 #17 Posted March 24, 2020 @JAinVA Unless Rexemouse owns more than one FEL those pics of my 417 with the Kwik-Way loader I sold to him with weight box and loader stands. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,783 #18 Posted March 24, 2020 The tractor came with an engine service manual. I have cleaned and adjusted the gaps to .030”. One was a bit big and one was spot on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,783 #19 Posted March 24, 2020 The Magnetron coil gap is about twice what it should be. I’ll tighten that up. It was running like the choke was partially on, like there’s a miss. The carb is freshly rebuilt as of last week by a local shop. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,490 #20 Posted March 24, 2020 (edited) 42 minutes ago, pullstart said: When times of butt wipe are scarce, my wife found this amazing roll of shop rags on Amazon on one of their flash sales! Once again, please, no video or pictures... Edited March 24, 2020 by SylvanLakeWH 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,490 #21 Posted March 24, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, pullstart said: I have not always loved them, but I feel like this’ll grow on me! I imagine I’ll build a ripper of sorts and try to do some digging. Just for grins and giggles, of course! Wise man say: When you can grasp the pebble from my hand with the Black Hood loader, you will have achieved total consciousness Young Grasshopper... That little will pick up and toss them other little ‘s of yours over the fence... Love the Black Hoods! Edited March 24, 2020 by SylvanLakeWH 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,783 #23 Posted March 24, 2020 I have figured out the starter has no spring between the roll pin retainer and the starter gear. It just bounces around. If anyone has an idea of size spring I need, I’d like to get that fixed up. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,783 #24 Posted March 24, 2020 There was some seepage around the front head, as shown in the video. I moved the muffler out of the way and re-torqued the head bolts. There were quite a few loose. I’ll monitor the seepage and see if I need to pull the head and replace the gasket. Wow, it sure is nice to have a manual right in front of you in the shop! 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bds1984 1,429 #25 Posted March 24, 2020 Nice find! I'd love to have a loader for my C165-8. The big twin Briggs are a tough engine! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
