Got another one. A 416 this time.

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Valve covers and bolts bead blasted and painted.

Sealing washers cleaned and sanded smooth.

 

 

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Valves were pulled and lapped until a nice contact pattern was established.

 

Valve clearance set (0.005 intake, 0.013 exhaust)

 

I used this stepped feeler gauge set that makes it so easy, just use the stepped down part to set gap and the thicker part should not fit in.

 

I use these thin wrenches to adjust the tappets.

 

 

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Valve covers installed and bolts torqued to 18 in/lb

 

I used this 1/4" drive torque wrench and these gaskets.

 

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Block cleaned and degreased.

I did not scrape too much as I was afraid of scratching it.

Head bolt threads were chased with a tap to be sure they were clear for proper torque.

 

Head bolts and gaskets ready.

 

Head bolts were lightly oiled both on the threads and under the head then the head was loosely bolted on.

Head was then torqued to 60 in/lb then 120 in/lb then to final torque of 160 in/lb following the sequence in the engine manual.

 

 

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Terry's fantastic decals came in today for both this 416 and the 42"RD deck I refurbished this past summer.

 

 

My tractors would be so incomplete looking without Terry's decals.

Thanks again Terry.

 

[ebinmaine 74,708]

Niiiiice!!

 

 

7 minutes ago, cleat said:

 

My tractors would be so incomplete looking without Terry's decals.

Thanks again Terry.

 

 

Absolutely agreed!

[MainelyWheelhorse 2,111]

3 hours ago, cleat said:

Terry's fantastic decals came in today for both this 416 and the 42"RD deck I refurbished this past summer.

 

 

My tractors would be so incomplete looking without Terry's decals.

Thanks again Terry.

 

Definitely, I’m on my third tractor with decals coming from him. I wouldn’t go anywhere else.

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Hood-stand plate and console decals punched and applied.

 

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Hood-stand plate decals fully applied.

 

Hydraulic control handle grip decal applied after filing the grip nice and smooth where the decal goes (it had slightly raised areas where the old lettering was).

 

[c-series don 10,605]

As for me, my favorite part of any restoration is applying the decals. Really just finishes it off and says you’re done ✔️ 

[kpinnc 15,798]

4 hours ago, c-series don said:

As for me, my favorite part of any restoration is applying the decals. Really just finishes it off and says you’re done

 

Me too. You finally see how it all comes together once the stickers go on! 

[MainelyWheelhorse 2,111]

6 hours ago, c-series don said:

As for me, my favorite part of any restoration is applying the decals. Really just finishes it off and says you’re done ✔️ 

Same here, it almost is like putting a cherry on top.

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Today I thought I might as well fix up the wire harnesses for the tractor and engine.

 

I use these sealed 9 pin connectors that I sourced on ebay.

They are the same as the OEM connectors but use seals on the wires and a gasket between the connectors.

 

9 pin connector cut off of engine harness.

 

One new terminal installed.

 

All new terminals installed.

 

9 pin connector on engine harness complete.

 

Of course I removed the charge wire from the 9 pin and routed it to the battery cable connection at the starter solenoid through a sealed 30A fuse.

 

Now onto the tractor wire harness.

here is the way the 9 pin looked when removed.

 

9 pin on tractor harness replaced.

 

Now I modified the wire harness to suit me.

Seat switch has been removed due to my getting my butt off of the seat on steep hills so I can't use it.

Neutral switch has been removed because my foot control returns to neutral position automatically

Parking brake switch has been eliminated because I can't push down the foot control pedal with it on anyways.

 

Here is the harness complete and ready to be installed.

 

 

Edited 5 hours ago by cleat

[ebinmaine 74,708]

4 hours ago, cleat said:

Here is the harness complete

 

Super clean and neat. 

Very nice work.