Rollerman 290 #1 Posted February 14, 2008 First this is a continuation of this thread..... It's gettin to be 2 pages in length so I thought I make it a little quicker to load & start over? Well as of 3AM "Pond insomnia again" this old girl is standing proud again on all four wheels. Although one of them has a slight sssssssssssssss. I'm surprised it does not roll very good in neatral...but with all the gear reduction & crude gears at that she's a little hard to budge. I can grab the input shaft & spin it & ever so slightly see movement at the wheels. I'll be going after a parts engine this weekend that will have all the peices I'm missing. Still needing to make a repair to the lift handle that is in the base of the seat before I mount it up. Getting excited to drive this thing! Here's tonights pics..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stigian 1,234 #2 Posted February 14, 2008 All the old girl rolls again Nice work Stephen maybe the slight tire hisssssss will vanish as the tires settle in a bit :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #3 Posted February 14, 2008 Ian it's in the valve stem.....I'll get some new cores in town tommorrow & see if that does it. Already "Green Slimed" them. I hope I won't have to pull that tire...the tractor sat for so long buried into the dirt both the back tires have a bad spot on them from being pancaked for so many years. I think dismounting them to replace the tubes could create more problems. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,342 #4 Posted February 14, 2008 Stephen, The "Pond" is coming along nicely. It's good to see it on all fours. I hope a new valve core fixes the hissing. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse_of_course 99 #5 Posted February 14, 2008 way cool! Good luck wirth the engine. It is great you were able to find a parter with everything you need, :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg B. 1 #6 Posted February 14, 2008 :thumbs: That's looking real nice, Stephen. Congrats on locating a donor engine. Greg B. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TR_DIGGER 3 #7 Posted February 14, 2008 Looks way better then the first time I saw her. Keep up the great work!! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #8 Posted February 14, 2008 The engine that came on this tractor is actually in great shape internally. But the gas tank mount,air cleaner & neck were missing. The rest of the parts engine will go towards the other Pond when I start fixing it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
perry 82 #9 Posted February 14, 2008 your really cruising along on the pond project. looking great . thats got to be a fun and exiting project.....oh! and you know we are going to need video of that baby in action . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,406 #10 Posted February 14, 2008 Awesome Stephen! Keep us posted! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,127 #11 Posted February 14, 2008 The engine that came on this tractor is actually in great shape internally. But the gas tank mount,air cleaner & neck were missing. The rest of the parts engine will go towards the other Pond when I start fixing it up. Is item # 250215006438 on ebay for a ZZ, or is that a newer set-up? Seems to be a few parts on there, including decals. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
combatmp29r 27 #12 Posted February 14, 2008 Looking good stephen can't wait itll you get it done so I can stop up and get a look at it :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick 13 #13 Posted February 14, 2008 The Pond is looking good Stephen. Now the question.. When you get it finished will you brave the chance of breakage and put the ole girl to work? Maybe plow the garden or show the new guys what she will do at a pull? Nick in ohio Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pond195520032003 27 #14 Posted February 14, 2008 :D Stephen, that looks great cant wait to see it complete and running! great work sofar :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kj4kicks 151 #15 Posted February 14, 2008 Nice work Stephen !! The ole' girl is looking good !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #16 Posted February 14, 2008 Is item # 250215006438 on ebay for a ZZ, or is that a newer set-up? Seems to be a few parts on there, including decals. Terry thats the right part & on my watch list. Been going over ebay pretty thurough for the briggs parts since starting this project. Looking good stephen can't wait itll you get it done so I can stop up and get a look at it Joel any time...there's a rail right buy the house if you want to try jumping. will you brave the chance of breakage and put the ole girl to work? Probably won't work it to hard Nick...I think she's earned her retirement by makeing it all these years & avoiding a scraper. I may pull a lawn roller or my 60" reel mower setup for fun once in a while though. Thanks for the compliments guys, Eldon comeing from you thats a real compliment knowing your work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 10,715 #17 Posted February 15, 2008 Looking great Stephen! Keep up the good work! Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #18 Posted February 25, 2008 Time for the latest update as of 2-24-08 I wanted to get the engine running to an extent before I painted it up & I'm still waiting on a peice of 3/4" round stock to repair the lift lever that part of the seat base....so it's not painted yet. So I put things together & took my first drive today! Looks like I'll need to get a carb kit...it wants to run on the choke. Pardon the stunt driver...he's long overdue for a haircut & he has his gruby shop clothes on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,028 #19 Posted February 25, 2008 :thumbs: That's came a long way since I was there a month or so ago. It was sitting in the corner blasted in pieces. Looks Good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,127 #20 Posted February 25, 2008 The "Maiden Voyage" ! ! ! ! That's always the BEST one ! (except if you wreck -- or it burns up ) Way to go, Stephen! :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
combatmp29r 27 #21 Posted February 25, 2008 Very nice. Its gotta feel great to feel it move under its own power :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chevelletown 37 #22 Posted February 25, 2008 :thumbs: Lookin' good Stephen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 10,715 #23 Posted February 25, 2008 Must be very rewarding to have her getting around on her own- especially considering her condition a short while ago! Great work Stephen! Looking forward to seeing her all finished! Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg B. 1 #24 Posted February 25, 2008 That's terrific, Stephen. The first pics, under that tree, looked a little scarey. Ya done good! Greg B. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brrly1 1,146 #25 Posted February 25, 2008 Hey Stephen Not a bad looking ol' lever steer. Looks like alot of fun Congratulations Great Job I will pass the word on John :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
