Achto 27,502 #1 Posted February 13, 2022 (edited) Started on this years winter project. Thought that some of you might like to come along for the ride. I'll start with some ground zero pictures. Ain't that seat purty? I knew that the hitch pin on this tractor was going to be big a challenge. It was brown welded like nobodies business. This is where I decided to start my adventure. First I used a Sawzall to cut the pin on each side to remove the hitch. Then I drilled a hole into the pin and tapped it to 1/2" 13 threads. With internal threads in the pin I was able to use a make shift puller to draw the pin out. Tighten the bolt, hit the pin with a drift on the opposite side, get another 1/4 turn on the bolt, hit with a hammer, repeat..... More progress. Closer. And finally a WIN!! This took up my first 2.5hrs of the day. Edited February 13, 2022 by Achto 8 14 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,502 #2 Posted February 13, 2022 We all know how upset @WHX?? gets about people drilling holes in 50+ year old metal. To make him feel better I saved the drill shavings and the old hitch pin for him. 22 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,485 #3 Posted February 13, 2022 Looking forward to the build…! You could melt those hitch pin remnants down and add em to @WHX??’s next batch of curds… make ‘em squeak a bit more when he chews em… 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,502 #4 Posted February 13, 2022 (edited) With the pin removed from the tranny I was finally able to move on. When I went to pull this tractor out of storage the rear end was locked up. A little time with a heater pointed at it and it was able to move, Wonder if this had any thing to do with it?? Not sure why this was not done at the factory. I drilled & tapped two holes in the brake hub so that a puller could be used to remove it. I did the same thing for the pulley on the input shaft. Found some PO um "customizing" to clean up. After a few trials and tribulations, I was still able to get the tractor broken down by the end of my day. Here's a familiar pitch. "Ran when parked" Edited February 13, 2022 by Achto 7 6 7 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #5 Posted February 13, 2022 The water looks like someone just poured it in their fresh from the faucet. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 11,869 #6 Posted February 13, 2022 Well on your way! Can't wait to see it finished! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #7 Posted February 13, 2022 Okay wait a minute we've got to stop this thing have you named the tractor 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,502 #8 Posted February 13, 2022 (edited) 8 minutes ago, TJ Salyers said: thing have you named the tractor Yep. "The 867" If it had 5309 in the serial number I would just have to call it "Jenny". Edited February 13, 2022 by Achto 2 1 7 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,300 #9 Posted February 13, 2022 We had a similar day….spent a couple hours with my 867, messed with the rear hubs. Only diff, mine was in one piece at the end of the day 2 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,757 #10 Posted February 13, 2022 42 minutes ago, Achto said: The 867 BOOOOORING! Looking good already Dan! 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 11,869 #11 Posted February 13, 2022 45 minutes ago, Achto said: If it had 5309 in the serial number I would just have to call it "Jenny". If I put a laughy face reaction to that, does that prove just how old I am? 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,016 #12 Posted February 13, 2022 Can't believe Cousin Jim wasn't there to "help" (keep the beer from tipping over) 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,502 #13 Posted February 13, 2022 (edited) Jim is out staring through an ice hole this weekend, hoping to spear a sturgeon. Edited February 13, 2022 by Achto 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,485 #14 Posted February 13, 2022 Yea @WHX?? posted some pics… 1 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,032 #15 Posted February 13, 2022 I'm in, Dan. This will be one sweet tractor when you're done with it. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,016 #16 Posted February 13, 2022 58 minutes ago, Achto said: Jim is out staring through an ice hole this weekend, hoping to spear a sturgeon. 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,757 #17 Posted February 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Achto said: Jim is out staring through an ice hole this weekend, hoping to spear a sturgeon. Using the secondary porta potty shack from plow daze? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,749 #18 Posted February 13, 2022 (edited) Nope fishing for old glory.... this thread is gonna go 40 pages before we have a driving tractor might as well help out! Not exactly the hole of death this year. Bloody Marys pretty tasty tho Edited February 13, 2022 by WHX?? 4 3 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,344 #19 Posted February 13, 2022 Dan, will this tractor get a $900 paint job. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,016 #20 Posted February 13, 2022 1 hour ago, WHX?? said: Nope fishing for old glory.... this thread is gonna go 40 pages before we have a driving tractor might as well help out! Not exactly the hole of death this year. Bloody Marys pretty tasty tho Let's see, a enclosed shanty, propane and assorted items to digest. What time is lift off and should someone inform NORAD? 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,757 #21 Posted February 13, 2022 And Cinday actually joins him? Poor lady. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,698 #22 Posted February 13, 2022 So much for having a great re-build your horse thread Dan. 1 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,016 #23 Posted February 13, 2022 She's a Saint! ( Translation: She doesn't dare take her eyes off of him since the Big Show!) 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,749 #24 Posted February 13, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, stevasaurus said: So much for having a great re-build your horse thread Dan. I warned him Dino.... said just do a reveal but nnnnoooo.....these gonna have it up to 100 pages before ya know it! If I was Dan I'd let this one go to the basement for while and keep the bozos in supense. We'll maybe a few teasers every now and then..... I was hopin he was gonna show a 753 some love this year but an 867 works too. Edited February 13, 2022 by WHX?? 5 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,485 #25 Posted February 13, 2022 Who went ice fishing? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
