Horse Play 393 #1 Posted May 13, 2018 (edited) ... well, what's left of one. Someone painted over the serial decal, but I flaked off the paint and I believe it is 9337. It has a ton of issues - especially the transmission. Here's how it looked when I got it Thursday. This morning I removed all the homemade add-ons then degreased and power washed. Edited May 13, 2018 by Horse Play 11 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,274 #2 Posted May 13, 2018 That's a good candidate for a restoration project. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #3 Posted May 13, 2018 Best of luck. I never had one. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Play 393 #4 Posted May 13, 2018 A full restoration is the plan, but it's gonna be a while. For now I want to get the transmission right, fix the steering issues, and redo the wheels and tires. Then hopefully get a motor on it; I 'd like to run it around some before the total teardown. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,940 #5 Posted May 13, 2018 Nice score... lots of potential there. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Play 393 #6 Posted May 13, 2018 Yup, I can't make it any worse! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Play 393 #7 Posted May 13, 2018 I quickly found out what was causing my lack of steering. The collar for the steering shaft was loose which allowed for the steering lug-block to be driven into the tie rod. Someone must have used a big hammer! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Play 393 #8 Posted May 17, 2018 Is there supposed to be a through-hole on the end of the spindles? Mine has holes on both spindle ends along with snap ring grooves. In the owners manual parts diagram it only shows a snap ring holding the front wheel to the spindles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,409 #9 Posted May 17, 2018 1 hour ago, Horse Play said: Mine has holes on both spindle ends along with snap ring grooves. Probably a previous owner didn't have new snap rings but did have a couple of nails around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Play 393 #10 Posted June 11, 2018 I haven't had much time to work on the tractor, but here's a little update. I'm in the middle of rebuilding the transmission - not what I wanted to do at all, but completely necessary. While I've been working on that I also sandblasted and primed all the other parts from the back-half of the tractor. Meanwhile I pushed the front half to the back wall of the garage. I also bought nicer hood from a forum member. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,870 #11 Posted June 11, 2018 I'm interested in that damaged hacked hood. Only need the front portion so shipping should be easy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #12 Posted June 11, 2018 Slow and steady, nice. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Play 393 #13 Posted June 11, 2018 17 minutes ago, wallfish said: I'm interested in that damaged hacked hood. Only need the front portion so shipping should be easy. My buddy is going to do some welding work on my new hood. I'd like to keep my old hood around for a little while until I know my intact hood is good to go. I can contact you when I'm ready to get rid of it, but it may be a while. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Play 393 #14 Posted July 8, 2018 The transmission rebuild is ongoing, but getting close to re-assembly. I also managed to get some painting done. Not sure what to do about the seat. Someone welded a U-shaped piece to the bottom along with two pieces of round stock. The is also two cracks on top around the center hole. I may try to find another seat pan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
