observatons

well, set the clock early and got up.. went outside.. pressure washed the machine before I got started.

changed crankcase oil and filter, mounted a oil pressure gauge permanently instead of my test gauge on that 8" greasegun line whip, did a lil work on the alternator bracket to make it less crude.. got new belts on, fan, shroud, that lil shroud/rad stabilizer, and then finally the rad.

I'm most unimpressed with the rad mounting technique they make you do to get those 2 short hoses hooked up, along with the short mount carriage bolts.. it's a chinese fire drill to get it all lined up.

anywho.. that's done.. got the louvers back on and fit the front tin just as a test.. it's coming back off but i wanted to make siure i had everything lined up. electrics are not done.. saving them for last.. needs an ammeter and switch, probably new lamps.. etc.

serviced the air cleaner..

finally made sense out of the lubrication chart.. got the rear oil drained.. oil.. did i say oil.. it looke dmore like 000 grease.. or 300w marine oil.. was about like sweet whipping cream or thin sour cream only darker... anyhow.. 85-140 went back in.. found the level check plug..

glad to say the fan belt tensioner worked great after last weeks tapping and penetrant oil bath.

at this point, I have a few mechanical details still to accomplish, replacing a few broke zerks, trading out cotter pins that I havn't got to yet.. etc.. etc..

past that.. maybee start priming next week.

still need to sand down the hood and tank though.

i've got her 'dry' now with no water in her.. once she's ready to be moced I'll fill her with water for a test to check for leaks, then if that passes, coolant will be added to the thermosyphon system.. etc.

strange part is.. my coffee can on nuts, bolts, washers, pins and brackets is empty... no spares.. now how'd that happen??

soundguy

You need to move the oil guage at the bottom of the filter so you can see it from the seat.

That is IMPOSSIBLE !!! (Supposed to be either one ball bearing or a spring,NO LARGER than 3/16" diameter left in the bolt can!)

Better go back and start at the beginning.You still got your pully puller set up,dont you???

I put a 45 degree elbow on the oil pressure gauge so it was visible from the operator's station.

i couldn't see the oem one from the seat either.. but good point.. I could put an elbow on it and that might do it.

"strange part is.. my coffee can on nuts, bolts, washers, pins and brackets is empty... no spares.. now how'd that happen?"


SLACKER!!

Rick

Mine is in the original location, and I never have been able to see it without leaning far to the right. I know what you are saying about the radiator mounting/hoses. The good news is that you will likely not have to touch it for a good long time. Those thermosiphon systems are pretty simple, yet work well.

and I hope to not have to use it on that tractor again anyway.. at least not for a looong time..

even on fords I usually have leftoverparts..

You are doing that 'C' proud , of course the 'C' I was familiar with was only 50 years ago. Love the pics and yes that no water pump system works well. Maybe unless you go to the 123 or 135cc engine do you want to change that. Do not change to a wide front, it will never turn as sharp, with a rear side mower it could turn on a 90degree corner with a slight touch on the brakes. Anything else was not even close to the turning capability of a 'C'.

it's quite a fun learning experience.

I've worked on, and own a cub, plus a few other smaller tractors like an ALLIS G and a yanmar that are all thermosyphon. my JD B is as well.. mostly i'm a ford guy.

I love trikes. I bought this one because she was a trike, and cheap.. and yeah.. she DOES turn on a dime.. maybee even give you some change too!

i'm learnin as I go.. not sure if I'm doing her proud or not.. but workin at it.

soundguy