rjg854 11,378 #26 Posted April 24, 2022 Um no, you were here when I tried the key So that should be a good indication of how long it's sat. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,150 #27 Posted April 24, 2022 Like to put a meter on it to see if it has at least a tenth of a volt. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelhorse#1 1,667 #28 Posted April 25, 2022 Nice 1045.She looks to be in good original shape too.Thank god the PO didn’t go nuts with the ole rattle can over everything like so many do. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelhorse#1 1,667 #29 Posted April 25, 2022 11 hours ago, rjg854 said: You can be sure once I get into this project, I'll keep it "greasy" Pete Go with the red n tacky stuff ! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,378 #30 Posted April 25, 2022 Looking this tractor over I noticed it has the primer arm on the fuel pump. You guys were just talking about that in another thread, it's the first time I've ever actually seen this, or had a tractor with one. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,150 #31 Posted April 25, 2022 Same thing with my 1075 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,620 #32 Posted April 25, 2022 I have one on my 1075 as well. Works great. I had to ask Mike what it was because I never seen one either. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OutdoorEnvy 1,522 #33 Posted April 25, 2022 It seems like a great idea…wonder why they stopped? nice grab on the WH too! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,378 #34 Posted April 27, 2022 The weather's on the cool side today so I decided to dig into this tractor a little bit and start taking things apart and seeing just how dirty it is. Of course the oil is pretty black, but it was up to the proper level. Not all that bad, I've seen worse, at least it wasn't packed full. I don't know why the battery won't hold a charge. 2 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,150 #35 Posted April 27, 2022 Nice! You won't have to make the switch shield out of a milk jug! Put new ends on with dielectric grease! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,592 #36 Posted April 27, 2022 I don't suppose those Napa batteries carry a 22 year warranty? 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,378 #37 Posted April 27, 2022 11 minutes ago, squonk said: Nice! You won't have to make the switch shield out of a milk jug! you saw that redneck repair on the Raider Some people will do anything to get the job done. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,378 #38 Posted April 27, 2022 15 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: I don't suppose those Napa batteries carry a 22 year warranty? We'll have to ask our resident Napa counter jobber Shout out to @squonk 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,150 #39 Posted April 27, 2022 12 minutes ago, rjg854 said: you saw that redneck repair on the Raider Some people will do anything to get the job done. I think @Achto did the same. That's where I got the idea for my 1075 6 minutes ago, rjg854 said: We'll have to ask our resident Napa counter jobber Shout out to @squonk Batteries are prorated. After 22 years you get a penny off of list price. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,601 #40 Posted April 28, 2022 2 hours ago, squonk said: I think @Achto did the same. Milk jug works great. permanent fix in my book. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,074 #41 Posted April 28, 2022 On 4/24/2022 at 2:51 PM, pfrederi said: Become a supporter you can then post lots of pictures... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,074 #42 Posted April 28, 2022 2 hours ago, squonk said: I think @Achto did the same. That's where I got the idea for my 1075 Batteries are prorated. After 22 years you get a penny off of list price. Around these parts, batteries for tractors, go carts, ATV’s, snowmobiles, generators, and such have a 3 month warranty… after that, warranty over… 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,592 #43 Posted April 28, 2022 On 4/23/2022 at 4:50 PM, rjg854 said: This 1045 Just showed the BBT this tractor. She says to tell you "she thinks your tractah's sexy". 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,378 #44 Posted April 29, 2022 tell her thanks 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,378 #45 Posted April 30, 2022 Well it's been a fun 3 days. I took everything apart as you know, a lot of cleaning of the tins and fins on the engine. Rebuilt the carburetor, cleaned out the gas tank, changed the sediment bowl over to a petcock, new fuel lines and an inline fuel filter. Went through the wiring, cleaned all the connections, changed what ends needed changed put new ends on the battery cables and just made sure that everything was nice and solid. Surprisingly most of the old wiring is still in good shape. The lighter is still there and it even works. It started fairly easy, a little fiddling with adjustments and it smoothed right out and runs sweet. I want to add a shout out to Dan @Achto for his suggestion on how I could fix a dog point screw that would work on this transmission. I was told the transmission was no good but she runs and drives and all gears work as they should. I just need to go through the rest of the functions of the tractor at some point. I've got a kitchen remodel I want to start this coming Monday and that'll have to take precedent. 2 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,592 #46 Posted May 2, 2022 On 4/30/2022 at 5:36 PM, rjg854 said: she runs and drives and all gears work as they should Excellent 👍 Any idea why the PO thought the transahmashion was a bad one? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,378 #47 Posted May 2, 2022 From what I can tell, the dog point screw had rotted off and the shifter was to sloppy in the hole to be able to shift through the gears. When I tried to replace the 1/4x20 dog point screw, it just slid through the hole and wouldn't grab the threads. Now what I took out of the hole was a 1/4x20 dog point screw. I could see threads so I tried a larger bolt. A 5/16x18 thread into the hole with a little bit of effort, but for the most part threaded in by hand. They don't actually have a 5/16x18x1 dog point screw. I got a hold of Dan @Achto, and explained the situation to him. So he suggested making my own. So I chucked up a set screw in a drill and turned that against a running grinding wheel and cut a dog point on the end. Threaded that into the hole and adjusted it so I could shift through the gears and then backed it up with a nut to lock it in place. Seems like it's a good fix. Time will tell, but as it stands right now, it all acts like it should. I haven't thoroughly gone through everything about the transmission but the gears do work. I think there may be hub problems though. 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,592 #48 Posted May 2, 2022 2 minutes ago, rjg854 said: They don't actually have a 5/16x18x1 dog point screw. I got a hold of Dan @Achto, and explained the situation to him. So he suggested making my own Very nice very nice. I'm quite familiar with that exact procedure having done it once myself. I can't remember on which tractor. I believe I probably got the idea from this site as well. Hubs and/or axles should be an easy enough to fix. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #49 Posted May 2, 2022 Just stumbled on this thread Randy and a really good find! Guessing you are gonna just do mechanical & leave patina? You know dang well a 1045 is a favorite of mine! A go to for yard work cause it's so easy on easy off. Yah check those hubs we can always put new keyways in them. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnymag3 2,520 #50 Posted May 2, 2022 (edited) On 4/25/2022 at 5:21 PM, rjg854 said: Looking this tractor over I noticed it has the primer arm on the fuel pump. You guys were just talking about that in another thread, it's the first time I've ever actually seen this, or had a tractor with one. Randy...I just got a C-120 with the primer lever.....You have a good memory as I was asking about it ………..and THE c-120 has 1045 front wheels and tires also !!! John Edited May 2, 2022 by johnnymag3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
