My first 953

[953 nut 55,227]

15 minutes ago, JPWH said:

I also have the new seat but will wait till it is installed to show it.

Maybe this weekend.

Also need to get a rear lift cable or some sort of linkage to the lift.

 

Lowell has what you need, fits like a glove.          https://wheelhorsepartsandmore.com/product/2814-reproduction-lift-cable-for-wheel-horse-953-1054/

[JPWH 6,033]

1 hour ago, 953 nut said:

Lowell has what you need, fits like a glove.       

@953 nutI saw this and the price is good, but I have not checked to see how it installs on the tractor. I have ordered the cable. I will figure out the installation when I receive it.

Edited December 17, 2021 by JPWH

[953 nut 55,227]

Not a hard job, one clevis connects to the rocker shaft and the other to your sleeve hitch. Near the rear of your transmission there is a 3/8-16 threaded hole on the top. A small (about 5/8" X 2" 3/16 thick) piece of steel clamps the jacket in place.

[JPWH 6,033]

After I mounted the tires on the rims  I installed the seat and pulled it into the shop to work on installing the lights. I removed the grille to change the air filter assembly to make service of the air filter possible without removing the grille each time. The air filter could not be removed after I installed the grille screen. After I installed the headlights I was going to install the grille to see if I could remove the filter and noticed one of the bolts was shorter than the other. About 3/8" had broken off if one side. Now I have to remove the axle to repair the u bolt. I also have the strap for the lift cable on the transmission @953 nut

 

[19richie66 17,507]

Looking good!

[Wheelhorse#1 1,657]

On 12/9/2021 at 7:26 PM, JPWH said:

New front shoes arrived today. Í need to finish cleaning the rims and get them installed.

 

Nice looking ribs, where did you find them may I ask.Tires sure are pricey these days .

[JPWH 6,033]

18 minutes ago, Wheelhorse#1 said:

Nice looking ribs, where did you find them may I ask.Tires sure are pricey these days .

Flea bay

[JPWH 6,033]

The hydraulic pump is a Ram Pac. I guess that explains the extra length?

[JPWH 6,033]

While I have been at the hospital with my wife USPS has been dropping packages in my mail box.

The parts above the cable is for other tractors. Needle bearings for front wheels. I also have new bearings, races and seals for the 953 not pictured.

 

[oliver2-44 9,749]

It’s good that old 953 could take your mind off things for at least a few minutes. Looking forward to seeing your wife driving it

[19richie66 17,507]

I hope your wife is doing ok and everything is good. 

[JPWH 6,033]

21 minutes ago, 19richie66 said:

I hope your wife is doing ok and everything is good. 

She is Richie. How is your leg? @19richie66

[19richie66 17,507]

5 hours ago, JPWH said:

She is Richie. How is your leg? @19richie66

Doing much better. May actually go out and start up all the “kids” today.

Edited December 26, 2021 by 19richie66

[JPWH 6,033]

My wife slept most of the day so I would go to the shop for a little while then check on her.

I modified an old messed up air filter backplate and used a thumb screw on a shallow filter.

Making a u bolt did not turn out so good. 

I did start on the wiring and put the new rubber on the original rims. I like the look.

The steering seems to be binding so I'm going to try to find that issue as well 

[WHX?? 48,815]

Holy crap Hank I musta been asleep at the wheel and missed this one completely. .. looking good tho! 

[JPWH 6,033]

This is what happens every time I start a project.  Tool scattered every where.

 

I got all the tools put away, the Ross steering cleaned up and waiting for the new gasket. I removed most of the wiring and started installing new wire.  I need to get new cable for the battery, starter and ground.

The axle pin is worn pretty good so I cut a new pin. My HILTI 4 1/2" grinder developed a loose wire in the cord before I could remove the tab for the Pin.  

[19richie66 17,507]

You’re going to town on that. Loving the updates. 

[JPWH 6,033]

It's not going quite like I planned but I'm trying to keep going forward as dictated by receiving parts ordered. I'm getting more shop time than I anticipated because my wife doesn't tug on the electronic leash as much as I thought she would need to. She is really doing well.

Jay

[ebinmaine 67,487]

6 hours ago, 19richie66 said:

You’re going to town on that. Loving the updates. 

Agreed. 

Interesting to see the progress. 

 

 

2 hours ago, JPWH said:

I'm getting more shop time than I anticipated because my wife doesn't tug on the electronic leash as much as I thought she would need to. She is really doing well

 

Excellent news. 

 

[JPWH 6,033]

I repaired my old HILTI grinder, messed up my workbench again, cleaned and repaired an old grease gun I bought at an estate sale a couple years ago, that is going to work good for the semi fluid grease. And I almost finished the wiring today. I need to get a new coil wire. And I think I have a bad voltage regulator so I did not try to remove the rust welded screw. All other wire is new.

Edited January 1, 2022 by JPWH

[JPWH 6,033]

I decided to tackle the cut out in the frame today. While I was in metal repair mode I fixed the flywheel cover missing nut that the starter generator belt guard fastens to. I made up a new axle pin using the old tab and repaired the battery box.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited January 1, 2022 by JPWH

[19richie66 17,507]

16 minutes ago, JPWH said:

I decided to tackle the cut out in the frame today. While I was in metal repair mode I fixed the flywheel cover missing nut that the starter generator belt guard fastens to. I made up a new axle pin using the old tab and repaired the battery box.

 

 

 

 

Starting to feel like I sold you a lemon. 

[slim67 2,735]

6 minutes ago, 19richie66 said:

Starting to feel like I sold you a lemon. 

My 1054 needs attention to but I’m still glad it’s in my possession. I’m sure JPWH is going to get it sorted out.

[WHX?? 48,815]

16 minutes ago, 19richie66 said:

Starting to feel like I sold you a lemon. 

I dunno Ritchie .... looks like this ain't Hank's first rodeo!

[JPWH 6,033]

Starting to feel like I sold you a lemon. 

@19richie66No need to feel that way Richie. I don't.  I did not buy a restored tractor. I'm just doing what you would have done if you found it.

I knew about the cut in the frame before I bought it and the battery box.