Made another Georgia haul ........

[DMK855 15]

Off to look at a RJ/Suburban here in Ga. Hopefully bringing it home if the price and condition are within reason!!

[DMK855 15]

Haul made.......

It is an RJ that is in need of some TLC!!!! It does run and drive so that is a big plus!!! A few things have been modified and a few things have been removed. I did get the original Clinton engine with it. I am going to have to try to get it running....... Or get it to Charlie!!!!

As we all know, PICS ARE IMPORTANT, so here they are!!

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The Clinton.....

The modified brakes......

Pulley in place of the brake drum.........

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Happy Camper.......

[Kelly 1,028]

Looks to have a very nice hood , I've never seen a brake set up like that.

[TT-(Moderator) 1,128]

Yeah..... that brake system is a bit scary. I guess you want to make sure the tranz is in gear before starting down a hill.

Evidently, the pulley on the brake shaft was the makings of a "rear PTO" of sorts - but operational only when the tractor is in motion. :thumbs:

[wallfish 15,946]

Nice score

You're ahead in the game with a gas tank and what looks like a decent, uncut hood.

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Yes, the brakes are kinda crude!!!!! Going to be looking for those parts first so if anyone has any spares laying around let me know!! Also would like to pick up a fender kit!!! As for the hood, it has a few extra holes, a couple small cracks, and welded at the bottom front!!

It appears that the Clinton does not have any compression. I will have to pull the head and investigate!!

[Horse'n Around 22]

Those RJs are cool looking tractors, at least what was done to it is easily undone and returned to origional.Thats a great looking tractor. Nice score

John

[Roger from southern Iowa 1]

Good find!! :thumbs:

[horsefeathers 15]

Ahhhh...Yes happier than a gopher in soft dirt!!

A fine peice of history! Great haul there!

Does that steamer trunk handle break band realy work?

I never question why a farmer does what he does! It worked for him!!!!

Thanks for the pics!!!

HORSEFEATHERS!

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Thanks all!!

Bud, yes, the ol' trunk handle brake works........ ONLY if it is in gear!!!

I have been down in the garage tinkering with the Clinton. Started with no compression and no spark. It had a stuck exhaust valve and I cleaned up the points. If you spray gas in the carb, it will run. I will pull the carb off tomorrow and clean it out and see if I can't get it running!! I should put a head gasket on it if it runs!!

[hcminis 1,532]

SWEEEET!!!!

Thanks for sharing

[whfan74 2,015]

Good little haul you made there and congrats on the progress with the Clinton! Good job on saving it! :thumbs:

[stevasaurus 22,237]

That is great find for down there. You did good... :)

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Clinton is on and running!! Looks alot better now than it did with the Briggs!!!

The one thing I need is some pictures of the throttle cable hook up to the gov. linkage if anyone has any!!!!

[Zaemo 0]

You're killing me. I guess that's what I get for being out of town. No wonder that guy wouldn't get back to me.

Still horseless......

Z

[DMK855 15]

Z, sorry for the misunderstanding!! I thought you had one located in Ohio?!?! I have become attatched to this one already. I have a 607 I would let go of, but the tranny is very noisy and she puffs a little smoke!! Let me know!!

[Zaemo 0]

No worries! I decided to narrow my search to an RJ or Suburban. Gentleman in OH didn't have one in my price range. I have a line on a couple others. Good work keeping an eye out, though. Looks like a good resto candidate, I'm looking for something ready to go.

Good score, at least I know where it went! I'll have one soon enough.

Z

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Slowly aquiring parts for the old girl.... Thanks to Mike (MikesRJ) and Bill Jenkins!!

Also picked up a hitch. Still need the implement lift handle assy., lift cable assy., and an air filter to the Clinton!!