1056 named "Patches"

[oliver2-44 9,765]

The 1056 i picked up in East Texas is at the Barn at the farm. So each time I've been down deer hunting morning and evening I would work a little on tractor during my mid-day break.

I haven't named my tractors in the past, but as I was sanding the seat pan to clear coat it I notice the 3 layers of read pain was quite patchwork. So @pullstart got me started and I'm calling this one Patches.  This one will stay at the farm and be my trail/pasture rider.  I can thank @Greentored for that idea.  I use this thread to document all the work and fun I have with Patches. 

cleaned up kind of nice with just a bath.

Here's the tractor and 10HP kohler nameplate.  If the engine runs good, it might eventually get swapped with the Predator on the 1054.  

 

The Car, fuel Pump and Tank were quite dirty so I brought them home to clean them up.  

The carb was so filthy I soaked it in Carb cleaner, then bead blasted it.  This is the first time I have glass bead blasted a carb.  

 

The fuel pump cleaned up nicely with just a soaking.  I'll go reassemble it this afternoon. 

 

  

 

 The cork gasket under the metal gas tank cap is compressed, dried out and cracked.

Does anyone have a good method of making one of these, or a source to buy a new gasket?  

 

[ebinmaine 67,693]

Beautiful work so far Sir. Particularly the carb. Looks new. 

 

Lookin forward to your work and adventures!

[Achto 27,622]

3 hours ago, oliver2-44 said:

Does anyone have a good method of making one of these, or a source to buy a new gasket?

 

I usually go to my local hardware store and find a neoprene/rubber washer that is the correct size to replace the cork gasket.

[oliver2-44 9,765]

1 hour ago, Achto said:

 

I usually go to my local hardware store and find a neoprene/rubber washer that is the correct size to replace the cork gasket.

Thanks for the idea @Achto, I'll check out Ace this week!

[Greentored 3,216]

Love it, and glad to know I might’ve helped give a fellow horseman an idea! 👍

[oliver2-44 9,765]

Bling.  It’s @AMC RULES fault. After seeing him polish a muffler, I had to see what a few minutes with my cloth compound wheel and some white rouge would do. 

Another part cleaned, rebuild kit installed and polished a little. It’s in the box for the next trip to the farm. 
 

Picked up a large rubber washer from Ace. I found one with the correct ID and cut the OD to fit the old gas cap. 

Edited January 24, 2021 by oliver2-44

[pfrederi 17,741]

It looks pretty ...but does it pump better

[AMC RULES 37,132]

A couple minutes with a well worn wire wheel first, or brush by hand is typically enough to achieve the look.

[oliver2-44 9,765]

4 hours ago, pfrederi said:

It looks pretty ...but does it pump better

The overhaul kit should make it pump better.......Bling adds an extra big smile to our face🤪

[oliver2-44 9,765]

Monday and Tuesday I went down homer to La Grange and took care of thing at my Moms, my sisters and my brothers house in anticipation of the cold weather.

Then I went out to the farm and checked my Oliver tractor and had some time to work on Patches.  I got the cleaned and rebuilt fuel pump, carb, installed new blue fuel line and filter and reinstalled the cleaned gas tank with new valve.  So I had everything to start it up but realized the choke and throttle cable were froze and beyond freeing up.  But I had to see if it would run, so I installed a new spark plug and the new battery and new cables. With the fuel line off at the carb I cranked it until I got gas.. Hooked the line to the carb, manually worked the choke and IT SPRANG TO LIFE.  It's always a thrill to hear one of these old starter generators and kohler engine run after sitting for unknown number of years.  it had a few pops and spits as it ran, and puffs of dirt blew our from behind the flywheel every few minutes.  I ran it for about 15 minutes at a very fast idle using the idle screw on the carb since I don't have a throttle cable on it. Them I changed the engine oil.  I'll tune the carb better when I have a new choke and throttle cable.  

 

So I need some help finding Choke and Throttle cables that match the originals as close as possible.  The knob on these are about 1-1/4" in diameter which if larger than the generic ones found today.  They both are about 36" long

The parts list shows them as Choke Assy #5170 and Throttle Assy #6484

 

The first and 3rd one on this list at Pats Small engine look similar, and match the old and new part numbers.  So I'm going to order them. 

http://www.psep.biz/store/toro_mower_cables.htm

 

 

 I also installed a new shifter book.  I have to give the old PO credit for his makeshift cover.  As you can see it the picture he made a hole in a square of red plastic that fit tightly on the shifter rod.  Under this plastic was a wad of clear silicone.  As a testament to it working i quickly pulled the transmission plug then put it back as oil with no sign of water came out the bottom.  I'll change the transmission oil after I can drive it and warm the oil up some.

 

Here's some pictures of this mornings rain and sleet that froze on the ground back at my house in Marble Falls today (Thursday)  

Stay warm !

[Pullstart 62,922]

Awesome news!  Looks cold there!  -5 this morning on the thermometer!

 

And yes, I replaced those horrid wipers for a more clear view!

[oliver2-44 9,765]

2 hours ago, pullstart said:

 Looks cold there!  

Certainly not a normal Texas winter day.  We’re forecast to see 10F on Monday and 7” of snow. I may try to take the grader blade off and put my plow on my C160 since the it has weights and chains     .  May be the only chance in my life to plow snow

[oliver2-44 9,765]

I borrowed this picture from @Al C. 

My tractor has the top and bottom PTO rod bracket, but is missing the PTO bell and rod.  I have a couple of PTO bells, so I need to learn what diameter is the correct PTO bell for this 1056?

I'll be posting a Wanted ad, for a PTO Rod, 2 Spoke Steering Wheel and maybe a PTO bell once I learn which is the correct one if I don't have the correct one.

Edited March 4, 2021 by oliver2-44

[953 nut 55,329]

On 2/11/2021 at 3:31 PM, oliver2-44 said:

I need some help finding Choke and Throttle cables that match the originals as close as possible. 

Do a search for WWII Jeep or Power Wagon throttle cables.

[Achto 27,622]

10 minutes ago, 953 nut said:

Do a search for WWII Jeep or Power Wagon throttle cables.

 

Am I wrong, or is that style for the round hoods?? I thought that the '65 and newer models had this cable. 1st and 3rd item at this site.

 

http://www.psep.biz/store/toro_mower_cables.htm

 

 

[953 nut 55,329]

51 minutes ago, oliver2-44 said:

I have a couple of PTO bells, so I need to learn what diameter is the correct PTO bell for this 1056?

Many (probably most) 1056s didn't have the bell PTO, they used the foot pedal to actuate the mower. If you had the RL-426 mower it would have the bell. If your engine has a 1 1/8" crank on the PTO end you could use the 953 disk and bell. 

 

 

[953 nut 55,329]

3 minutes ago, Achto said:

is that style for the round hoods??

Good catch.                             I was thinking along the lines of a locking throttle cable.

[oliver2-44 9,765]

Edited March 5, 2021 by oliver2-44

[oliver2-44 9,765]

15 hours ago, Achto said:

 

Am I wrong, or is that style for the round hoods?? I thought that the '65 and newer models had this cable. 1st and 3rd item at this site.

 

http://www.psep.biz/store/toro_mower_cables.htm

 

 

Thanks, @953 nut and @AchtoMy old one have been soaking in warm diesel for 2 weeks and haven't moved yet. I say "warm diesel" as they are safety positioned on the shelf  that is above my little shop electric heater that runs when I'm in the shop.  

[Pullstart 62,922]

3 minutes ago, oliver2-44 said:

Thanks, @953 nut and @AchtoMy old one have been soaking in warm diesel for 2 weeks and haven't moved yet. I say "warm diesel" as they are safety positioned on the shelf  that is above my little shop electric heater that runs when I'm in the shop.  

I think it was on here I read, I’m thinking it was @Ed Kennell, who said to clamp the solid part in a vice and rotate the knob to twist the cable free from the sheathing after you cut the Z bend off.  Clean it up, then reassemble and bend.

[Ed Kennell 38,247]

19 minutes ago, pullstart said:

who said to clamp the solid part in a vice

That's right Kev.   The key here is by clamping the sheath in the vise at the knob or lever end and then twisting  the wire at that end, you are only trying to free a small part of the wire at the very end as opposed to pushing or pulling the entire wire.   It works for me.

[oliver2-44 9,765]

I brought the seat pan home with me from the farm and tried sanding it down to original paint  The 2 repaint color coats were fairly thick. I got kind of aggressive with some 180 and still didn’t sand through them. I moved to plan B and gave it a @pullstart  320 wet sand and 2 coats of Rustoleum rattle can satin clear, wet sanding between coats with some 600.  The 3 shades of red kind of fits the “Patches” name. 

 

[Pullstart 62,922]

Looks just right Jim!  Well done!