dobeleo 7 #1 Posted January 29, 2010 I just tore apart my brothers 1986 312-A tractor, it quit running 15 years ago and 10 years ago I trailored it home and had it stored under my deck. Last weekend I told my son, "lets tear it apart". I have a walk out basement and we had everything carried inside in 1/2 an hour. I will post pictures with my progress. Wish me luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwgdog66 23 #2 Posted January 29, 2010 :thumbs: of the resto :wwp: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,054 #3 Posted January 29, 2010 :thumbs: Restoring these machines and keeping them alove is awesome especially when it is a father and son project. Only questions is when it is done who is the owner, you or your son?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Operator 7 #5 Posted January 29, 2010 :thumbs: That's a great way to get into this "habit"! Randy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bustedglass 1 #8 Posted January 29, 2010 Welcome . Glad you are here. I use to live in Joliet. Lived there for 42 years. Retired, and lovin life here in Kentucky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,237 #9 Posted January 29, 2010 :thumbs: A walkout basement sounds like it would be the cat's meow. Enjoy the site and please post pictures. There are a few of us from Illinois here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chazm 412 #11 Posted January 29, 2010 Hello & Chaz :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Save Old Iron 1,563 #12 Posted January 29, 2010 :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,011 #13 Posted January 29, 2010 :thumbs: glad to see another one from illinois. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,639 #14 Posted January 29, 2010 :thumbs: Mike......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 70 #15 Posted January 30, 2010 Hello and Rick :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whfan74 2,015 #16 Posted January 30, 2010 :thumbs: Sounds like you are having some fun with your son! That time will be priceless........good luck with the restore! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bitten 133 #17 Posted January 30, 2010 Hello and :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #18 Posted January 30, 2010 :banghead: from another 312 afficianado!You'll have a good time around here! Duff :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,956 #19 Posted January 30, 2010 it quit running 15 years ago and 10 years ago I trailored it home and had it stored under my deck. It's about time that old horse gets some love'n. Make her new again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suburban 550 28 #20 Posted January 30, 2010 :banghead: Good luck on getting it up and runnin'. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dobeleo 7 #21 Posted January 31, 2010 I pulled the rear end apart and cleaned it up, took the eaton 7 pump/motor apart and cleaned it, everything looked good, going to primer it up tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d180man 5 #22 Posted January 31, 2010 Hi we love photos ! good luck on it ! :WRS: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dobeleo 7 #23 Posted February 1, 2010 Thank you for all your words of encouragement! Made some progress over the weekend. The wife thinks its a piece of junk and doesnt understand why I want to fix it up. I already fixed up a RX73 John Deere for the yard. She keeps asking me what I am going to do with it. She is worried about me spending money. I think once she can see a little progress with little money spent, I will be ok. I appreciate all your comments! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zieg72 209 #25 Posted February 10, 2010 B) I am just across in Indiana and actually have an account I service in Shorewood, IL... actually will be there on Thu... Small world Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
