Ed Kennell 38,174 #1 Posted July 16, 2021 I pulled this '70 Raider 12 out of a barn this week. I wasn't sure about the Tecky, but it had some goodies that made it worth bringing home. A good headlight and lens. A good hood ornemant. A cigar lighter that works. A slot hitch that actually has a free pin. Someone added a grease zerk to the lug on the tranny. I pulled the tins and found the normal clogged cooling fins. Cleand up the Tecky. She was smiling while she got a bath. Some fresh fuel, a battery, and a carb tune and she runs, drives, and mows like a new one. She still needs the steering block repaired or replaced, and some seat cushions. 4 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #2 Posted July 16, 2021 (edited) Edited July 16, 2021 by Jeff-C175 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,118 #3 Posted July 16, 2021 I already put the whammy on one Tecky this month so I met my quota! So no I will not be traveling to Ed's house! 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,739 #4 Posted July 16, 2021 I always buy a used tractor if it has a nice headlight lens 1 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,118 #5 Posted July 16, 2021 That is one of the nicer lens! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,174 #6 Posted July 16, 2021 (edited) 17 minutes ago, squonk said: That is one of the nicer lens! Yeah, and don't forget that working cigar lighter and nice hood ornament. And that hitch pin....is that an origonal WH pin? Edited July 16, 2021 by Ed Kennell 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,498 #7 Posted July 17, 2021 Good save on that one Ed. Great to see a happy engine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,174 #8 Posted July 17, 2021 The goal today was to get the broken steering block off for repair. The broken ear game off easy, but the set screw in the thrust collar was frozen. I need to slide the collar down to get the shaft out of the block. Probably going to end up drilling out the set screw. I worked on the deck while the collar and set screw soak in PB. No holes in the deck, but the belt tensioner was rusted fast to the deck. All cleaned and greased. To be continued. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,174 #9 Posted July 20, 2021 I gave up on the thrust collar set screw. Decided to build a cage around the broken bearing block. I discovered both bolting flanges were broken . Using a piece of 1/16" channel above and below the block, it really snugged up the steering. After giving the deck the @peter lena oil soak, I put the deck back on and mowed the lawn. The Tecky was smiling all day. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #10 Posted July 20, 2021 40 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: 1/16" channel I was wondering what happened to that piece of "Uni-Strut" ! Glad it went to a good cause! Good thinking Ed! Looks like " Hey! Charlie took a bite! " 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,877 #11 Posted July 21, 2021 On 7/17/2021 at 6:40 PM, Ed Kennell said: The goal today was to get the broken steering block off for repair. The broken ear game off easy, but the set screw in the thrust collar was frozen. I need to slide the collar down to get the shaft out of the block. Probably going to end up drilling out the set screw. I worked on the deck while the collar and set screw soak in PB. No holes in the deck, but the belt tensioner was rusted fast to the deck. All cleaned and greased. To be continued. I have a can of Lubriplate that looks that old as well!! Randy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff lary 171 #12 Posted July 23, 2021 so do I, my grandson is showing an interest in my tractor i wish i could find an old one like you did. Yours looks very nice enjoy ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
