squonk 41,105 #176 Posted March 28, 2022 (edited) Thinking the seam on the muffler is more towards the outlet whilst the ones you find on the shelf it's in the middle of the can. Edited March 28, 2022 by squonk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,571 #177 Posted March 28, 2022 (edited) 5 hours ago, squonk said: Thinking the seam on the muffler is more towards the outlet whilst the ones you find on the shelf it's in the middle of the can Did some measurements for you. First one is a known Kohler mufflers, the rare smaller one. Measures 3 1/4" long, 3" in diameter, 1" inlet and it's 2" from the back to the seam. Now for the larger one. 3 1/4" long, 4 1/4" in diameter, 1"inlet, and it's 1 1/2" from the back to the seam. Edited March 28, 2022 by Achto 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,105 #178 Posted March 29, 2022 19 minutes ago, Achto said: Did some measurements for you. First one is a known Kohler mufflers, the rare smaller one. Measures 3 1/4" long, 3" in diameter, 1" inlet and it's 2" from the back to the seam. Now for the larger one. 3 1/4" long, 4 1/4" in diameter, 1"inlet, and it's 1 1/2" from the back to the seam. Yes that's what I was thinking. My little 3/4" mufflers are like that rare one in style. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #179 Posted March 29, 2022 The 3/4 inlet ones work good on K91s. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,877 #180 Posted March 31, 2022 Gonna be another very nice one Dan!!!! I like your body work procedures, this was exactly how I was taught in the mid eighties, jitterbug sander and all!! The productions shops today do it so much different. Looking forward to the finished product!!! Randy 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,571 #181 Posted April 3, 2022 (edited) A little more progress today. Wiring took up a fair amount of time today. Should be able to throw some more big parts at it tomorrow. A close up of the ID tag, case @gwest_ca wishes to add the serial number to the roster. Edited April 3, 2022 by Achto 12 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,749 #182 Posted April 3, 2022 @Achto Another paint question. Did you mix half red/half clear for your final top coal like they recommend or did you spray straight clear as a completely separate coat. Also, on your engine rebuild, did you pull the cam shaft and if so did you replace the governor gear. Thanks for sharing your methods 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #183 Posted April 3, 2022 I spy some deck hardware! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,571 #184 Posted April 3, 2022 7 hours ago, oliver2-44 said: Another paint question. Did you mix half red/half clear for your final top coal like they recommend or did you spray straight clear as a completely separate coat. I did not use any clear at all on the red. 3 coats of single stage red with hardener add. I did remove the cam, I did not replace the governor gear. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,571 #185 Posted April 3, 2022 Any one care to guess what I'm making here.? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,557 #186 Posted April 3, 2022 Exhaust pipe…? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,361 #187 Posted April 3, 2022 A new hat for the Tin Man from The wizard of Oz 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,492 #188 Posted April 3, 2022 43 minutes ago, Achto said: Any one care to guess what I'm making here.? An incomprehensibly horrific hypodermic needle? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #189 Posted April 3, 2022 Wheelie bars... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,571 #190 Posted April 3, 2022 One more clue. The finished product before paint. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,033 #191 Posted April 3, 2022 Flag holder? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #192 Posted April 3, 2022 Banana holder.. no doubt.... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,105 #193 Posted April 3, 2022 Mac & Cheese scoop! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,492 #194 Posted April 3, 2022 4 hours ago, Achto said: One more clue. The finished product before paint. Ooohh. Yeah yeah yeah. That's that thing. It goes in the thing. Or over it. Absolutely. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,571 #195 Posted April 3, 2022 All great guesses, but I knew no body would get it. Guess it's time to let you all in on it's purpose. It is something really simple yet it turned out great in my opinion. What is it?? It is a fixture to hold my mini maker light that I am using as a tail light. 2 8 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,571 #196 Posted April 4, 2022 With that fun out of the way, on to todays progress. Just about finished. Missing the seat. Short frames are such a PITA to get a seat that fits properly. I ordered a Michigan seat from one of our vendors and it looks absolutely wonderful, BUT. The dang thing does not sit flat on the fender pan. The distance between the fenders on a short frame is narrower than a long frame & the seat sits on the fenders and is about 3/4" off from the flat mounting surface. Not the end of the world, I'll make spacers to put under the seat so that it will clear the fenders by about 1/4". The lighting system seems to have worked out pretty well. looks like I'll be able to see where I'm going. The little tail light is very bright. A few decals and a seat & this baby will be done. OH! I could not walk away today without trying to start it. It fired right up after gas made it's way to the carburetor. A few tweaks on the carb screws had it running well. Also tweaked the voltage regulator to bring the charging voltage down a little bit. It was charging at 14.7vdc, turned it down a bit so that it charges at 13.9 to 14.1vdc. 1 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #197 Posted April 4, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Achto said: All great guesses, but I knew no body would get it. Guess it's time to let you all in on it's purpose. It is something really simple yet it turned out great in my opinion. What is it?? It is a fixture to hold my mini maker light that I am using as a tail light. I knew it!! Edited April 4, 2022 by TJ Salyers 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,026 #198 Posted April 4, 2022 I really wish those front tires were still available. Today's 4x8 tires are closer to 3 inches wide. My 867 just doesn't look right with skinny front tires... 4 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,571 #199 Posted April 4, 2022 12 minutes ago, kpinnc said: My 867 That is still an absolutely great looking tractor!! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #200 Posted April 4, 2022 I have the same seat problem with after markets on long frames too. I got a pair of those C series seat springs you wanna go that route. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
