Wheel Horse 953 resto and DIESEL SWAP

[WHX?? 46,770]

we need to hear how that muff sounds!

[JamesC-120 204]

I will try my best. It has been raining for most of the day so maybe tomorrow. 

[Uncle Buck 246]

Man that is one sweeeet mosheeen!

[WheelHorseNut 222]

Wow -- that's a great build!  I too am curious to hear how she sounds!

[JamesC-120 204]

Here's some videos. Not sure if the quality is the best but the videos sound good. 

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[Terry M-(Moderator) 2,125]

Looks Good James!!    Though, Looks like it wouldn't be EPA friendly...   I like it anyway with that awesome exhaust  cloud .

[Pullstart 59,713]

what are your plans for a turbo?    sounds and looks great! 

[JamesC-120 204]

A turbo would be really cool but I kind of want this engine to last a decent while. And I do not have the money to be turboing things. 

[Terry M-(Moderator) 2,125]

I like the videos James.....If I make it to Le Sueur this year..and your there too, I'd really like to check out this really nice tractor you've built.

[JamesC-120 204]

I put in all the hydraulics today and put in some fluid and everything seemed to work fine. Until I noticed it dripping. And the input shaft leaks like a sieve and that was with brand new seals so I pulled the seals out and tried to find one at Napa with no luck so I ordered the original style online with the spring in the inside. I thought maybe the input shaft had a lot of play but it is not loose at all. 

[JamesC-120 204]

Well I got the headlights in and working with new lenses. And put on the finishing touches. I think this one is done. 

[ClassicTractorProfessor 5,261]

Nice job...love the idea of a Diesel engine swap...may have to do that one day myself.

[WHX?? 46,770]

Yes just caught the videos...looks & sounds like it's got power that won't quit!

Thanks for sharing