Ro-Go 76 #1 Posted July 9, 2020 Hello. I'd like to say thank you to members of this forum. Because of you, I've finally gotten my grandfather's '86 414-8 to a place that I can call it my own. He bought it new, I mowed with it when he went blind, and it sat dormant for years after he died in '01. About 7 years ago, with my wife I purchased his house from the family. The 414 came with the house. I've used it to mow and putter around, but finally got serious about getting it up to snuff. I installed Dave Kirk's transducer ignition (with the Bosch blue coil), the facet cube pump, magnetic drain plug, Valvoline racing oil, Redline gear oil in the tranny, and, thanks to this forum, Carlisle ag tires in rear with Deestone tri-ribs in front. Oregon g3 mower blades are awaiting install. I'm just waiting for a transfer pump in the mail and the last thing I'll be doing is adding RV antifreeze ballast to the tires. It's running like a beast. Thanks again all. 3 14 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,271 #2 Posted July 9, 2020 Great to see a machine and family heirloom getting the treatment it should have. Nice work! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunahead72 2,403 #3 Posted July 9, 2020 Welcome aboard! That's a real nice tractor! I love the tool pouch, did that just bolt to holes in the back of the seat? I'm also curious about the Kirk Engines stuff, I've been eyeing the Bosch coil for a while now. How is that all working out? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,373 #4 Posted July 9, 2020 @Ro-Go did you use the factory front wheels that came on the 414 or others with your Deestone Tri-ribs? Also it must be a late 80s thing with the paint I also have a maroon stripe 414-8 (I purchased from the original owner) and 312-8 with the paint in really sad shape but I just finished some touch up work on the 414 before it goes to its new home. Nice to see you keeping the "family" machine going. Enjoy. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,593 #5 Posted July 9, 2020 My late 80's paint held up really well. It was the maroon stripe that didnt. Replaced the maroon with a custom black set from @Vinylguy . Never was a fan of the maroon. 9 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,478 #6 Posted July 9, 2020 Welcome to Red Square . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,787 #7 Posted July 9, 2020 that’s an awesome introduction story and you did a great job getting your grandfather’s tractor going again! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ro-Go 76 #8 Posted July 9, 2020 2 hours ago, tunahead72 said: Welcome aboard! That's a real nice tractor! I love the tool pouch, did that just bolt to holes in the back of the seat? I'm also curious about the Kirk Engines stuff, I've been eyeing the Bosch coil for a while now. How is that all working out? My grandfather fabbed the tool carrier; I affixed it with tek screws. So far it's running tip top. I went soup to nuts with the Dave Kirk add-ons, just installed the breather cover too. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ro-Go 76 #9 Posted July 9, 2020 2 hours ago, WVHillbilly520H said: @Ro-Go did you use the factory front wheels that came on the 414 or others with your Deestone Tri-ribs? Yes, they are the factory wheels. I painted them Rust Oleum "Ivory Bisque." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnymag3 2,515 #10 Posted July 9, 2020 I live very near you, as do some others....let us know if you need anything, and WELCOME TO THE FINEST SITE FOR WHEEL HORSE ON THE PLANET JOHN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ro-Go 76 #12 Posted July 10, 2020 21 minutes ago, johnnymag3 said: I live very near you, as do some others....let us know if you need anything, and WELCOME TO THE FINEST SITE FOR WHEEL HORSE ON THE PLANET JOHN John, will do. I have a mentor named John from Clinton Corners. Small world. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,502 #13 Posted July 10, 2020 Sweet machine, good to see that it is still in your family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #14 Posted July 10, 2020 to Sweeet red hot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
