A Super weekend

[zippy1]

Originally Posted by Sam Mac

Todd

Sorry to hear that this deal is going bad. I think we all get screwed sooner or later in this hobby.

You can probably weld the bolts to the field coil if you do a little at a time and cool it as soon as you weld it. Maybe someone can TIG it for you. What have you got to lose?

You may want to consider doing a re-power. If you could find a 2185 with a good running CH 18 for an organ donor you could solve the engine and PTO issue all in one shot. Yep it would have the large PTO but you could just put the later big pulley on the Haban. Holler if I can help.

Thanks Sam...

[Sugarmaker]

Todd,
Catching up with you. I agree the tractor doesn't look too bad. Hope you can solve some of the issues easily. I guess if you buy enough of these a, bad one may be in the mix somewhere. Don't be to hard on your self. Imagine if this guy sold it to someone who new nothing about them.
Regards,
Chris

[zippy1]

Originally Posted by Sugarmaker

Todd,
Catching up with you. I agree the tractor doesn't look too bad. Hope you can solve some of the issues easily. I guess if you buy enough of these a, bad one may be in the mix somewhere. Don't be to hard on your self. Imagine if this guy sold it to someone who new nothing about them.
Regards,
Chris

Thanks Chris.
Been working on it off and on the last few days, maybe a diamond in a goats butt...could only hope.

[zippy1]

Haven't given up yet, and actually things are looking better all the time. I got the rear seal, that actually is in the front replaced. Got the two bolts replaced that I broke off on the field coil, and put on new valve cover gaskets. So now the oil leaks are gone, and the PTO works as it should.
Pulled the carb and gave it a cleaning, and now the damn thing seems to run pretty good. Changed the engine oil and filter, installed a new fuel filter, and fuel line.
I have the tunnel cover off and noticed the lip seal on the front of the hydro is leaking so I ordered a new one today. Should be in by the end of the week, then I'm going to change the HY-TRAN and filter and go from there.
I'm really digging this tractor, and don't want to give up on it yet and punt it down the road. The more I get into it, the more potential I see And if a re-power is in order later, that wouldn't be the worst for what I have in it so far......
I'll throw in some pictures tomorrow, "looks" way better already

[J-Mech]

Glad to see you "digging in"

Now, where's the pics?



Did you check for corrosion at the plug in the wire? Common problem and will cause a misfire.

[zippy1]

Originally Posted by J-Mech

Glad to see you "digging in"

Now, where's the pics?



Did you check for corrosion at the plug in the wire? Common problem and will cause a misfire.

No I didn't, but I will. Thanks for the idea Jon
Here's the pictures. Overload

[Sam Mac]

Lookin good Todd. Just my 2 cents, it's pretty easy to pull the engine out of the frame on those. Remove the 6 3/8" bolts under the frame along with the wiring, cables, hoses and unbolt the drive shaft and hook it to your hoist. This one had a mouse condo in it.

[TheSaturnV]

Even your dog has Cadet Fever.



Lookin' good.

[zippy1]

Originally Posted by Sam Mac

Lookin good Todd. Just my 2 cents, it's pretty easy to pull the engine out of the frame on those. Remove the 6 3/8" bolts under the frame along with the wiring, cables, hoses and unbolt the drive shaft and hook it to your hoist. This one had a mouse condo in it.

I know, had the engine out of my 782 a couple times. Why do I need to remove the engine? Everything is clear around the heads, so.....

[Sam Mac]

I just find it easier to get at the starter and clean it up good. If yours is clean no need to do it. Just trying to help.