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Just brought home my grandfather's 1963 wheelhouse tractor that has been stored outside under tarps for the last 12 years since he passed. It's in remarkable condition considering. Any suggestions for getting it going. .should I replace the engine or just try to get it going? If I can figure out how to post a pic I will..has the trailer..rotatiller and plow.

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KC9KAS

:WRS: Not sure what engine you have, but I would try to get it up and running if possible.

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AMC RULES

:WRS:

        :wwp:

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WH nut

Check the oil, put some gas in it to see if she will run. Evaluate after that

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Ed Kennell

For sure...save the engine.  If it is not locked up, you can get it running. 

 

To post pictures, click on the (more reply options) box  beside the (post) box below.

 

:WRS:  :wwp:

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AJ_Thanatos

Welcome to  :rs: !!!

 

Can't wait to see pictures of this! 

 

And congratulations  :handgestures-thumbupleft:

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Geno

Congrats on the Horse and    :WRS:

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reap6

Thanks everyone..Pics over 1 meg..will post when I figure out how to make smaller..

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CasualObserver

Looking forward to pictures.  This is my favorite image re-size tool, been using it for years. Fairly easy to learn how to use, and I think it's still a free download.

 

http://www.irfanview.com/

 

Otherwise you can use an outside photo hosting site like http://www.photobucket.com 

After you upload your pics, copy the IMG code and paste directly into your post.

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Racinbob

Easier yet, become a supporter. :):WRS:

I agree with the others. Save the engine. With the tractor in 'remarkable condition' it's likely the engine was cared for as well. Looking forward to pictures. :banana-gotpics:

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953 nut

:WRS:   Great to have a grandson interested in Grandpa's :wh: .

One method I have used to reduce the size of a photo is to open it in "Paint Brush" then go to "Image", select "Stretch/Skew" and resize it to 50% in both directions, save the results as a new photo and then upload it by using the  "More Reply Options" on this page.

 

You may need to clean the carburetor and put in a new spark plug but these old engines are nearly indestructible, if it has compression and spark it will run!

 

Good luck and :text-welcomeconfetti: 

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reap6

Thanks for the help everyone. Remarkable wasn't a great choice of words although it is to me. I thought it was going to be dust.

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CasualObserver

Very nice... but it's not a 1963. Looks like a 1961 Suburban 401 to me.  Nice couple attachments and accessories too... LTD-244 dump cart, RMR-3261 deck, wheel weights.... be on the lookout for the 42" snow blade that goes with that bracket that's on the front, and the small belt guard for the deck belt.

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reap6

Thanks for clarification. I have the plow and tiller. .just didn't make it into the pic

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CasualObserver

Tiller?  You have to post that picture! 

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neil

What a little gold nugget , don't even consider repainting it , change that wheel barrow tire on the front , beautiful little machine

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Kelly

Tiller or bottom plow?? nice set up you have there. 

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reap6

Thanks..Both plow and tiller. Will post pics today. Was thinking about trying to use chemical to take some rust off then clear coat it so it doesn't rust more.

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Molon_Labe

That is sweet!!!! And a hearty :WRS:

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reap6

The tiller..in all its rusted glory..snow chains behind it

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CasualObserver

The tiller..in all its rusted glory.

 

Thanks for the pic.  Not what I was expecting. That's more commonly referred to as a moldboard plow.  ( a tiller is usually a roto-tiller attachment)

 

Not sure if you'll be able to use that for your tractor though, it looks more to me like it might be from a walk-behind tractor?  Is there some kind of adapter on the tractor to fit it?  

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stevasaurus

I would not use a chemical to clean it up.  You will be surprised how nice it will look with just a little elbow grease.  We just did a thread on this...I'll see if I can find it and post the link.  :)

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AJ_Thanatos

Personally I have fallen in Love with the Horse in their "work clothes" I wouldn't do to much except knock some of the surface rust off. 

 

That is what Im doing with my 74 C-100 and love the way she looks.. 

 

I'll post the link. Once I find it. 

 

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AMC RULES

Knock down the rust first, then give the tins an oil bath.

53 year old patina is hard to come by.  :handgestures-thumbsup: 

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Wayne

Looks to be in really good condition, a little patina never hurt anyting :)

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