fiftyfordfloored 38 #1 Posted Tuesday at 02:09 PM My name is John. I have been researching and lurking, finally signed up and thought I would post a hello. Picked up a 633 Round-nose from a nice guy the next state over. Currently working on/restoring. 9 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 10,943 #2 Posted Tuesday at 02:16 PM Nice project. Don't hesitate to ask any questions. Lots of nice friendly knowledgeable help here. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 67,965 #3 Posted Tuesday at 02:16 PM John! Whats’ about the 1950 F word in your handle? Chevy guy here but it takes all kinds. We’d love to see that too! Round Hoods Rock! 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fiftyfordfloored 38 #4 Posted Tuesday at 02:28 PM 8 minutes ago, Pullstart said: John! Whats’ about the 1950 F word in your handle? Chevy guy here but it takes all kinds. We’d love to see that too! Round Hoods Rock! Always liked the round hoods, finally found one complete enough/cheap enough. My first truck was a 50 Ford F-2. I like a bit of everything, currently have a 93 F250 IDI and a 03 GMC 1500 (long live the GMT800s). Actually a Buick/Olds/Pontiac and Ford truck guy. I mix it up. 2 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fiftyfordfloored 38 #5 Posted Tuesday at 02:34 PM 4 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 67,965 #6 Posted Tuesday at 03:41 PM 1 hour ago, fiftyfordfloored said: Olds/Pontiac awesome! 1 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 29,733 #7 Posted Tuesday at 03:42 PM Nice project. The 633 was one of the only 6hp 's with a Kohler engine. Most of the other 6hp models came with a Tecumseh. I restored my 633 last winter / this spring. Happy to share more pictures or answer any questions you may have. 5 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 29,733 #8 Posted Tuesday at 03:51 PM 1 hour ago, fiftyfordfloored said: I noticed that yours still has the up draft carb on it. Great for originality but they can be a bear to deal with. No harm if you wish to switch to a Carter carb. That's what mine has on it. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fiftyfordfloored 38 #9 Posted Tuesday at 04:28 PM 25 minutes ago, Achto said: I noticed that yours still has the up draft carb on it. Great for originality but they can be a bear to deal with. No harm if you wish to switch to a Carter carb. That's what mine has on it. Ah haaa.... That is the next step after getting the ignition sorted. The "original carb" needs gaskets and leaks like a sieve ($33+ for a rebuild kit), and someone tried to repair the intake. Looks like the governor arm is all bent... ... ...but it looks like all I need to do is straighten it out, and make up a throttle rod. 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 29,733 #10 Posted Tuesday at 04:46 PM (edited) 22 minutes ago, fiftyfordfloored said: That pic is for a big block Kohler, but yes you should be able to straiten the governor arm. A pic of mine for reference. Cable connection. Edited Tuesday at 04:51 PM by Achto 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fiftyfordfloored 38 #11 Posted Tuesday at 05:15 PM 28 minutes ago, Achto said: That pic is for a big block Kohler, but yes you should be able to straiten the governor arm. A pic of mine for reference. Cable connection. Awesome photos for reference, thank you... that engine looks great! 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 10,943 #12 Posted Wednesday at 02:04 AM @fiftyfordfloored Don't chunk that updraft carb. People that really go original are always looking for them. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fiftyfordfloored 38 #13 Posted Wednesday at 11:40 AM 9 hours ago, oliver2-44 said: @fiftyfordfloored Don't chunk that updraft carb. People that really go original are always looking for them. I was never big on throwing parts away (bit of a hoarder). If someone needs one I'd be more then happy to sent it to them. 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fiftyfordfloored 38 #15 Posted Wednesday at 12:09 PM One question I did have, it appears this year tractor should have the more square seat from the literature I've seen. Was this farm tractor style seat an option, or was this likely swapped from an older model? Wasn't planning on changing it since it's comfortable and looks cool, just curious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 61,784 #16 Posted Wednesday at 12:11 PM 21 hours ago, fiftyfordfloored said: first truck was a 50 Ford F-2. Looks like you are well on your way to having your round-hood romping around the yard and a few shows. I had a 1948 F-1 which I street rodded and drove over 100,000 miles. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 29,733 #17 Posted Wednesday at 12:41 PM (edited) 32 minutes ago, fiftyfordfloored said: Was this farm tractor style seat an option, or was this likely swapped from an older model? You are correct, the seat has been changed. The correct seat is a square pan like the one on my 633. I like to stay as close to original as I can, but I don't blame anybody that changes out a square pan seat. They are not the most comfortable, I think that's because no body's butt is square. Edited Wednesday at 12:42 PM by Achto 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 52,789 #18 Posted Wednesday at 02:02 PM and a square pan is getting hard to find in any kind of decent shape. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
