bell 11 #1 Posted August 24, 2009 Made the trip North today to pick up the 33E Lawn Ranger I bought from Steve (wh500special)... Other than being a little hard to start, this thing runs AWESOME!!!! I have some different tires on the way and will start a thread in the next week or 2 on the project.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorekiwi 761 #2 Posted August 24, 2009 Damn thats a good lookin tractor!! :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Bullington 5 #3 Posted August 24, 2009 Nice tractor!!... Let me know if you want to get rid of the tires! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bell 11 #4 Posted August 24, 2009 Thanks fellas! I wanted something with the original, weathered paint... I think I found it! Just have to fix the hood seam on the left side and try to match the weathered look... Looks like somebody tried to weld it with a stick welder over the years... I will probably be selling the wheels and tires. The rears are soaking in PB as I type this. They are stuck on pretty good, but with a little patience, I think they'll come off... :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bell 11 #5 Posted August 27, 2009 half way there!!! I grabbed a pair of wheels out of the shed and put them in the electrolosis tank... Then, I gave them a quick blasting... I always paint the inside of the wheel first, mount the tire, then mask and paint before beading the tire up... seems to work pretty good. The first wheel came off pretty easy... the other one, however, was a PITA. But, it finally decided to break loose. I found this pair of Goodyear Super-Terra 23x8.50-12's and knew I would use them on something. They have very little dry-checking, but I found out the beads were in pretty bad shape when I dismounted them. I cleaned them up and CAREFULLY mounted them with a new set of tubes... I raised the fenders a bit and put on a good seat with a cover. I need to run to the hardware store and get a shorter carriage bolt... I'm heading out now to knock the bearings out of the "new" front wheels and drop them in the e-tank to get ready for the tri-ribs... :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Iron 1 #6 Posted August 28, 2009 That's going to be a great tractor, good transformation so far! :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHC-125 4 #7 Posted August 28, 2009 Looks great! Your giving me ideas for my Lawn Ranger :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #8 Posted August 28, 2009 Lawn Rangers looking good Jon. I like the new stance. :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ 171 #9 Posted August 28, 2009 The rims look great. What kind of paint are you using? Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bell 11 #10 Posted August 28, 2009 Thanks fellas!!! I use Rustoleum "Almond".... It's the closest match I could find to Linen Beige... :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acsousa82 5 #11 Posted August 28, 2009 Thats a serious Ranger. Very sweet! The first wheel came off pretty easy... the other one, however, was a PITA. But, it finally decided to break loose. I fear the day I have to remove the rear rims on my Ranger :hide: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suburban 550 28 #12 Posted August 28, 2009 Lookin' good, Jon. :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stigian 1,234 #13 Posted August 28, 2009 Nice work Jon, it looks much better on the new rear wheels Oh, nice wheel puller by the way :hide: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,129 #14 Posted August 28, 2009 I tried to sell you a 502, Jon. :hide: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bell 11 #15 Posted August 28, 2009 Thanks fellas! I borrowed the puller from dad... He has a EXTENSIVE collection of "odd-ball" pullers. Comes in VERY handy! Terry... Location, location, location.... :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bell 11 #16 Posted September 2, 2009 Thanks E! I finished up the front today... E-tanked, blasted and painted the wheels... Swapped in some L O N G E R spindles... Mounted up the tri-ribs, put on some new caps and grease zerks... I hate to say it, but I'm really starting to like this Techy... It's a sweet runner, when you finally get it started... Any ideas on why it's soo hard to start? I'll eventually tear the carb down and clean it... change the spark plug and see what happens. Next on the list is to remove the fuel tank, cables, etc.... polish the tank and change the leaking gasket. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,273 #17 Posted September 2, 2009 Nice looking tractor, Jon. I know what you mean about the Techy's, I am starting to get attached to mine on the 502. I think it is the satisfaction of getting them to run, the kohlers are just to easy...not much challange. :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorekiwi 761 #18 Posted September 3, 2009 Any ideas on why it's soo hard to start? Its hard to start because its a Tecumseh!! Seriously though, all the Tucky's I've had (only 3!!) have run really well, they just havent started well. My 654 has a recoil start HM80 in it, and if I set the high speed mixture to where it runs best, then it wont start (hot or cold). If I richen it up 1/2 a turn from there, it starts on the second or third pull every time. Playing with the idle mixture doesnt seem to do anything for the starting issues... Looking good Jon, where'd you get the tri-ribs? I'd love to find some 4" tri-ribs for the front of mine, then I'd put 8" Ags on the back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bell 11 #19 Posted September 3, 2009 Thanks fellas!!! The tires came from Morrow Tire on ebay... I have bought from them several times and the service is EXCELLENT... Shipping is also UNBELIEVABLY fast! http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Morrow-Tire-Supply__W0QQ_armrsZ1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bell 11 #20 Posted September 11, 2009 Decided to play around with the exhaust last night... :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bell 11 #21 Posted September 16, 2009 Today, I made an extension for the right side foot peg (stub)... I rummaged through the scrap pile and found a piece of tubing that JUST fits over 3/4" bar... It's from a Suzuki Samurai center link of all things... It fits the bar PERFECTLY... had to tap in in with a hammer. I added a couple plug welds so it wouldn't come off. I swapped out the damaged Good's for a pair of nearly new Carlisle 23x8.50's... It is basically DONE... until I tear it down for a re-paint this winter!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lp johnny 0 #22 Posted September 16, 2009 I love it! I want one! I'll be up Saturday...J/K.. Great Job..tough lookin' little Horse there :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suburban 550 28 #23 Posted September 16, 2009 Wow, Jon is all I can say. Nice job. The tires and wheels really make it look awesome. :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doubletrouble 10 #24 Posted September 16, 2009 I agree. I'didn't care for it much 'til the tire/wheel swap that changed the look completely! I like the stack also. Sweet lil tractor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bell 11 #25 Posted September 16, 2009 Thanks guys! It has quickly became one of my favorites! :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
