rjg854 11,361 #1 Posted April 23, 2022 This 1045 came available in my area and I just couldn't pass it up it's going to need a good going through, and cleaned up but it's a basically all there. 8 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,316 #2 Posted April 23, 2022 Great find! And with the correct front tires 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,361 #3 Posted April 23, 2022 Yeah that was what Mike was telling me, I didn't realize that tractor had that style of tire on it 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,104 #4 Posted April 23, 2022 I just remembered I have another one of those belt guards that might match that tractor's patina. I'll bring it by when I come over. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,361 #5 Posted April 23, 2022 Thanks, Mike. And you can have that one if you want it. Always wondered why the paint on the engines held up better than the paint on the body panels. Did Kohler paint the engines or did 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,104 #6 Posted April 23, 2022 Engines had a tendency to have oil and grease everywhere that preserved the paint. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,862 #7 Posted April 23, 2022 Awesome Randy! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,361 #8 Posted April 23, 2022 I've looked the tractor and engine over for model and serial numbers and such, but all I can find is the serial number decal on the dash tower. Attn @gwest_ca 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,226 #9 Posted April 24, 2022 13 hours ago, rjg854 said: Always wondered why the paint on the engines held up better than the paint on the body panels. Did Kohler paint the engines Kohler painted the engines and must have used a better quality paint. 11 hours ago, rjg854 said: looked the tractor and engine over for model and serial numbers The engine information plat is on the rear side of the flywheel cover but hard to see with the battery and S/G belt guard in place. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,487 #10 Posted April 24, 2022 34 minutes ago, 953 nut said: Kohler painted the engines and must have used a better quality paint That's the impression I'm under as well. 14 hours ago, rjg854 said: This 1045 Very cool find. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,361 #11 Posted April 24, 2022 49 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Very cool find. That's why after I thought about it, I had to jump on it. The ad was about 4 days old, when Mike brought it to my attention. I would have figured it would have already been spoken for, but the PO said the only other guy was down in PA., probably that ED Dog fella, I wasn't going to because I've got my kitchen remodel I'm starting real soon. But I can tuck it away until after the BS in June and work on it over the summer. It needs a lot of small stuff, maybe even a transmission rebuild, seems like it's sat in the elements for quite awhile so most everything is froze up. It's got potential. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,487 #12 Posted April 24, 2022 5 minutes ago, rjg854 said: most everything is froze up. It's got potential Sounds like a great candidate for a can of Kroil and some patience. Soak it down now and tuck it away as stated. Looking forward to seeing you get it going. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,625 #13 Posted April 24, 2022 @ rig854, like the idea of a recovery start in a can , just starting the other way . with some oil penetration ,and possible rust run out , is something like a reflex to me . glad for you , pete 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,361 #14 Posted April 24, 2022 You can be sure once I get into this project, I'll keep it "greasy" Pete 3 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,104 #15 Posted April 24, 2022 I'll bring a 5lb. block of butter to rub on it. We can call it the Land O Lakes 1045! 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,487 #16 Posted April 24, 2022 3 minutes ago, squonk said: I'll bring a 5lb. block of butter to rub on it. We can call it the Land O Lakes 1045! 😀 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,748 #17 Posted April 24, 2022 16 hours ago, rjg854 said: Interesting rear hitch! Very mice find 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,862 #18 Posted April 24, 2022 28 minutes ago, oliver2-44 said: Very mice find I’m sure he’ll find some of them in there too…. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Searcher60 209 #19 Posted April 24, 2022 20 hours ago, Sparky said: Great find! And with the correct front tires How did he post all those pics? I can’t even post one 1.7 size pic??TY 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,739 #20 Posted April 24, 2022 55 minutes ago, Searcher60 said: How did he post all those pics? I can’t even post one 1.7 size pic??TY Become a supporter you can then post lots of pictures... 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,557 #21 Posted April 24, 2022 (edited) @Searcher60 Click on this link. Become a supporter and you can post all the pics you want… it’s worth it… https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/store/ Edited April 24, 2022 by SylvanLakeWH 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,361 #22 Posted April 24, 2022 10 hours ago, 953 nut said: The engine information plate is on the rear side of the flywheel cover but hard to see with the battery and S/G belt guard in place. Correct, Richard Serial number 859257 Spec number 46219A 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,361 #23 Posted April 24, 2022 I can spin the engine by hand and it feels like it has good compression. 2 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,104 #24 Posted April 24, 2022 I wonder if that 22year old battery has any power in it! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,361 #25 Posted April 24, 2022 Um no, you were here when I tried the key 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
