Achto 27,574 #101 Posted October 12, 2021 (edited) Below is a pic of one of my resto's right after completion. Below that is the same tractor 2 weeks later being put to work. Build her to your liking and enjoy it. Edited October 12, 2021 by Achto 2 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse520H 708 #102 Posted October 12, 2021 11 hours ago, Horse Newbie said: this is merely a refresh It’s still gonna look better, ain’t it? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #103 Posted October 17, 2021 Called my metal man/ blacksmith/ welder/ machinist earlier this week and made an appointment for today to be at his shop. While I was there I had him weld two cracks on my 1984 Work Horse GT-1600 frame. It's where the cross rail at the back of the frame bolts on. I think this is where the seat pan/ rear fender bolts up. Full penetration welds so hopefully it will last another 37 years. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #104 Posted October 17, 2021 (edited) My carb kit for the 16hp twin Briggs that goes on my 1984 Work Horse GT-1600 has not come in yet, but the PO told me there was a carb kit with the goodies he gave me with the tractor. So when I got home from the welding shop I decided to check it out. Sure enough there was a complete unopened kit. So I put my the carb back together...I will have the kit I ordered for a spare. Got my fingers crossed as this is my first carb job...when I refreshed my 1994 520H I bought a China carb, and so far so good. Tomorrow I will paint the intake manifold and try to get the carb put back on the engine so I can see how she runs. Edited October 17, 2021 by Horse Newbie 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #105 Posted October 17, 2021 Painted the intake manifold, and the valve covers for the 16 hp twin Briggs today... Got the carb mounted to the intake. Getting closer to ... " Fire it up, Fire it up, Fire it up"... 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moparfanforever 844 #106 Posted October 17, 2021 Looks good !! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #107 Posted October 19, 2021 Sanded on my engine tins for the twin Briggs...tedious work... one almost done, one untouched. I can tell a little difference... 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #108 Posted October 20, 2021 Primed the engine tins tonight and painted my flywheel...don't know if it matters or not, but before I painted the flywheel I sanded the light rust off of the edge of the circumference. Also sanded the light rust off of the magnet...then tape over the edge and magnet before painting... Was that the right thing to do ? 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,497 #109 Posted October 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Horse Newbie said: tape over the edge and magnet before painting... Was that the right thing to do ? Seems I'd have done similar. I wouldn't want paint over the magnet. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,574 #110 Posted October 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Horse Newbie said: Also sanded the light rust off of the magnet...then tape over the edge and magnet before painting... Was that the right thing to do ? That was the correct choice. When you rebuilt the carb, did you also rebuild the fuel pump? I have found that the fuel pumps on these apposed Briggs will get dry and have issues. Fortunately you have the 3 screw pump so the kit is cheap for yours. B&S OEM # 393397 rebuild kit, should cost under $8. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,045 #111 Posted October 21, 2021 WoooHoo purdy! Love tractor chimes! Looks real nice! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #112 Posted October 21, 2021 31 minutes ago, Achto said: That was the correct choice. When you rebuilt the carb, did you also rebuild the fuel pump? I have found that the fuel pumps on these apposed Briggs will get dry and have issues. Fortunately you have the 3 screw pump so the kit is cheap for yours. B&S OEM # 393397 rebuild kit, should cost under $8. Yes sir, rebuilt the pump. Parts for it were in the carb kit that I got free from PO when I got the free tractor. I believe I ordered the carb kit # 393397 at a local outdoor equipment dealer. I used the free kit , and will keep the carb kit from Briggs as a spare if all goes well will the carb. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill D 1,921 #113 Posted October 21, 2021 On 10/16/2021 at 9:04 PM, Horse Newbie said: Called my metal man/ blacksmith/ welder/ machinist earlier this week and made an appointment for today to be at his shop. While I was there I had him weld two cracks on my 1984 Work Horse GT-1600 frame. It's where the cross rail at the back of the frame bolts on. I think this is where the seat pan/ rear fender bolts up. Full penetration welds so hopefully it will last another 37 years. I use old bed frames to strengthen that area. 1/8" thick, 2"x 1 1/2" angle steel. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #114 Posted October 22, 2021 I painted some of the Briggs twin engine tins tonight...the heat shield coat hanger hanger slipped out of my hand so it will have to be repainted... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,045 #115 Posted October 22, 2021 Hate it when that happens. I can't remember how many times I've done it myself. Is that an old Yota in the background? Nice! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,227 #116 Posted October 22, 2021 2 hours ago, Horse Newbie said: coat hanger hanger slipped out of my hand Yep, the old "grass and dirt textured paint job". Tried it myself a couple of times. Was not happy with the result either! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #117 Posted October 22, 2021 1 hour ago, kpinnc said: Is that an old Yota in the background? Nice! Yep...1981 I'm 2nd owner...bought it in 1984. Hope to start working on it after I get the Work Horse done... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #118 Posted October 22, 2021 1 hour ago, kpinnc said: that an old Yota in the background? Nice! What it looked like around 1986 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,045 #119 Posted October 22, 2021 Don't wanna hijack the thread- so I'll just say that's nice! Those little trucks are bulletproof. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #120 Posted October 22, 2021 Well it is my thread, but still...I agree. Don't want to veer off too much. Thanks for being considerate. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #121 Posted October 23, 2021 (edited) I had dropped the Briggs twin heat shield in the grass while I was painting it. I tried to sand the areas where dirt had gotten on it and grass had "textured" it, but the fresh paint was not cooperating. So I stripped it with chemical stripper and washed it off. Will repaint the heat shield Saturday... Edited October 23, 2021 by Horse Newbie 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,361 #122 Posted October 23, 2021 I know how you feel, I had that happen just recently. The paint wasn't dry yet so I wiped it down with Mineral Spirits and repainted it, came out fine. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #123 Posted October 23, 2021 I took the masking tape that was covering the Briggs twin brand decals off... I believe the tins turned out good enough... 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #124 Posted October 23, 2021 (edited) I re-primed the Briggs twin heat shield today...will repaint Sunday. Also primed blower housing/ flywheel cover, and the chaff screen. Painted the engine tin bolts... And the engine base plate got primed as well. Edited October 23, 2021 by Horse Newbie 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,497 #125 Posted October 23, 2021 11 hours ago, Horse Newbie said: dropped the ************* in the grass while I was painting it. These are good occasions for creating new "sentence enhancers". 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
