1257 Small Project Out of Control, HAPPILY

[SPINJIM 1,981]

Four years ago, I bought a 1257 for $100 that the PO said just needed a voltage regulator.  He had painted the whole tractor, so it looked good.  Figured I would fix it and sell it to help pay for some other WH projects. Since I'm restricted to the house (and workshop), I figured now would be a good time to fix the simple electrical problem.

1.  Volt regulator okay, but problem was the starter switch, $45.

2.  Battery, axle oil seals, generator belt, rear inner tubes, PTO clutch, etc. etc., $200.

3.  Got it started, but ran rough, Chinese carburetor, $15. 

4.  Still ran rough, so pulled head.  Exhaust valve shot, $12.  Cleaned, lapped, and adjusted.

5.  Noticed piston had some play.  Bore mic'd okay; just needed honing.  Rings and new piston, $45.

6.  Breather parts missing, $20.

7.  I figured that while I have that much apart, I'd fix the play in the steering linkage.  Lower shaft beyond help, $50.

8.  While taking the steering shaft out, found the dash housing cracked in two places.  Luckily, I have a spare.  

9.  New decals, $80.  

Now i have everything scattered all over the workshop while I wait for parts.  It's going to look and run so well, I'm not going to want to part with it.

IF I HAVE TO BE LOCKED DOWN AT HOME, THIS IS A GOOD WAY TO PASS THE TIME.

 

Edited April 10, 2020 by SPINJIM

[ebinmaine 67,266]

AWESOME

[953 nut 55,065]

11 minutes ago, SPINJIM said:

PO said just needed

Many expensive stores start out with that statement.                Got nice paint though.            

[Pollack Pete 2,273]

Sounds all too familiar.I've been down that road many,many times in my life working on projects.I've got a 1998 Jeep Wrangler in my shop that started out only needing front fenders replaced.Turning  into an almost complete rebuild.Oh well.It keeps me off the streets and there's worse things to spend money and time on.Your Wheel Horse is lookin' good.

Edited April 10, 2020 by Pollack Pete