Bill D 2,890 #201 Posted 23 hours ago 17 hours ago, kpinnc said: This tiny product of unmarried parents better work and not leak. What a pain! Personally I would lose it in favor of a screw in valve with screen and rubber lines, but that's just me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 18,446 #202 Posted 22 hours ago 17 minutes ago, Bill D said: Personally I would lose it in favor of a screw in valve with screen and rubber lines, but that's just me Actually thinking along those same lines Bill. I like it, but given where it goes, a leak would be infuriating... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill D 2,890 #203 Posted 22 hours ago You could also make a mounting plate and use a pulse pump like I have done on the big block Kohlers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 3,034 #204 Posted 22 hours ago 51 minutes ago, kpinnc said: Went ahead and applied the first coat on the hood... probably gonna do about 3 coats. Looks great, what color and type of paint are you using? Apologize if it has already been mentioned but I didn't see it anywhere. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 18,446 #205 Posted 20 hours ago 1 hour ago, sqrlgtr said: what color and type of paint Just Rustoleum Regal red in a rattle can. Wet sanded the primer coat with 600 grit before this coat, will do the same a couple more times between coats with 800 grit. Just trying to make the paint thick enough to buff it after it cures. Given all the ridges on this hood, that will be a challenge. Last coat will be the same paint but mixed with hardener applied with a HVLP gun. That is if I can get my gun to spray right. It did not do well previously with Rustoleum. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexR 2,999 #206 Posted 20 hours ago That hood looks really really nice!!! Great job! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 3,034 #207 Posted 20 hours ago 36 minutes ago, kpinnc said: Just Rustoleum Regal red in a rattle can. Wet sanded the primer coat with 600 grit before this coat, will do the same a couple more times between coats with 800 grit. Just trying to make the paint thick enough to buff it after it cures. Given all the ridges on this hood, that will be a challenge. Last coat will be the same paint but mixed with hardener applied with a HVLP gun. That is if I can get my gun to spray right. It did not do well previously with Rustoleum. Looks great, the last couple cans of rusty regal has not been kind to me . The spray pattern has been too small and it's been hard not to tiger strip. I had a favorite spray tip that I used to swap out on new cans but must have threw it away and haven't had a good one since. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 31,552 #208 Posted 19 hours ago 3 minutes ago, sqrlgtr said: Looks great, the last couple cans of rusty regal has not been kind to me . The spray pattern has been too small and it's been hard not to tiger strip. I had a favorite spray tip that I used to swap out on new cans but must have threw it away and haven't had a good one since. The new Rustoleum RR cans I've seen have the adjustable 5 pattern tip... works great! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexR 2,999 #209 Posted 19 hours ago Yeah I have used some of the Rust-Oleum cans with the regular tips and they are worse then they used to be. I think ever since they switched some of the cans to the 5 tip pattern, which those are nice btw 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 18,446 #210 Posted 18 hours ago 1 hour ago, sqrlgtr said: had a favorite spray tip that I used to swap out on new cans but must have threw it away and haven't had a good one since. On the old style cans, I clean the tip out by removing it and spraying brake cleaner through it if I don't finish the can. Otherwise they clog badly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 66,607 #211 Posted 17 hours ago On 6/8/2026 at 12:05 PM, Handy Don said: or to the Show with @953 nut! Nearly a four hour drive one way so I'm not too sure that is a viable alternative. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 56,847 #212 Posted 16 hours ago 22 hours ago, kpinnc said: tractor should be restored as close as I can to original. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 66,607 #213 Posted 16 hours ago (edited) Sorry double post Edited 16 hours ago by 953 nut Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 66,607 #214 Posted 16 hours ago (edited) Internet trouble, sorry Edited 16 hours ago by 953 nut Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 66,607 #215 Posted 16 hours ago (edited) internet came back after I had hit the button a few times. Edited 16 hours ago by 953 nut Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 18,446 #216 Posted 14 hours ago (edited) Well I did not get her running today. Some dummy wired something wrong last week and it took a while to figure it out. But she is now mechanically ready, and I have 12V at the coil and it has strong spark. All that is left is to run the fuel line. Maybe tomorrow. Edited 14 hours ago by kpinnc 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 79,154 #217 Posted 9 hours ago Any plans to insulate/ protect the wire terminals from the engine? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 18,446 #218 Posted 3 hours ago 6 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Any plans to insulate/ protect the wire terminals from the engine? That gap is actually much larger than it appears to be. And the tabs are about 1/4 inch below the brace. But yes, when I'm sure it's all working as it should I'll put something over it. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
