kj4kicks 154 #1 Posted May 22, 2008 Karl has been busy making his new C160 better all the time. As for his old C120, well..... Warning: The following images may be disturbing to some viewers. Remember, this is just phase one, and it will be back better than ever: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,882 #2 Posted May 22, 2008 Now that's cool, I wanted to see it taken 100% apart! Thanks for snapping the pictures! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linen beige 15 #3 Posted May 22, 2008 . Remember, this is just phase one, and it will be back better than ever: If any one can do it, you can. Now get off here and get at it! But keep us posted, we wanna watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,162 #4 Posted May 22, 2008 Nice PILE! What's up with the extra hole in the rear fender, Eldon? Rear lift bellcrank access? Also keep in mind when you rebuild the engine -- balancer gears make good fishing line sinkers. :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kj4kicks 154 #5 Posted May 22, 2008 Nice PILE! What's up with the extra hole in the rear fender, Eldon? Rear lift bellcrank access? Also keep in mind when you rebuild the engine -- balancer gears make good fishing line sinkers. Good thing I have a spare fender on my pile ! Not sure if it was to access the bellcrank, or the hydro dipstick while an accessory was attached? Maybe we'll rebuild that Kohler next weekend... LOL ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DMESS 24 #6 Posted May 22, 2008 Someone's been a busy boy! :whistle: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #7 Posted May 22, 2008 To bad were so far apart Eldon....when your done with all of yours & get bored I could bring some of mine over...LOL :whistle: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,610 #8 Posted May 23, 2008 Eldon, I can't wait to see this one when it's finished. I know it will look awesome. :whistle: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kj4kicks 154 #9 Posted May 23, 2008 Thanks guys! Started disassembling the engine tonight. Found a couple things that might make noise. The stub shaft for the PTO is badly pitted, and the balance gears wobble on their shafts. No problem there, because they are not going back in. Popped the piston out, but didn't mic anything. The rod has a small score mark on it, with a matching one on the crank. Lots of carbon around the rings. Looks like this one is going to get bored, and new rod, and the crank turned. Stephen, if there's room on the trailer, bring one along in. You can pick it up next year LOL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,882 #10 Posted May 23, 2008 Maybe it was the balance gears wobbling in there making the noise not a rod knock? Either way with the score in the crank best to turn it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kj4kicks 154 #11 Posted May 23, 2008 Maybe it was the balance gears wobbling in there making the noise not a rod knock? Either way with the score in the crank best to turn it. That may well be the problem, but since I'm in there anyhow, and it was a smoker.... Anyhow, I didn't run it after it got here, so I never heard the noise. Also degreased the hydro today, and was going to pull the wheels to get them blasted. Wow, don't know what kind they are, but they sure aren't WH. Good thing I have a spare set ! I was able to save all the decals. TD doesn't know it yet, but they are heading his way. Tuesday everything goes to get blasted, then the fun begins when I get back from NAMA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #12 Posted May 24, 2008 Warning: The following images may be disturbing to some viewers. Disturbing? Nope - almost brought tears to my eyes! That is what my 312-8 looked like after I stripped it for restoration this past winter. Brought back fond memories of many, many hours in the workshop with the wood stove cranked while the snow flew outside, sanding, cleaning and straightening all those parts....and becoming more hooked by the minute on Horses as I learned just how well built they are. Thanks for the memories.....and pushing me toward finding my next resto project! And to any newbies reading this thread, welcome to an amazing group of enthusiasts who will go out of their way to help with any question you may have about these amazing tractors. Thanks, guys! Deereman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kj4kicks 154 #13 Posted May 27, 2008 As part of my very productive day yesterday, I got the old boat-seat '68 Electro 12 running. It will be donating a "loaner" engine to the C-120 so that it can make it to the show. All the metal parts are getting dropped off at the blaster tomorrow morning, and I'll pick them up early next week, after NAMA. Then it's time to make the garage just a little redder ! This time, I'm using epoxy primer! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,882 #14 Posted May 27, 2008 Just need to convert the engine to Battery ignition and use a different rectifier and it should work just fine. That was one of my original plans for the other Electro too. Looking forward to see how "Jeffery" turns out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DMESS 24 #15 Posted May 27, 2008 Yeah, it's getting too clean in there. I noticed yesterday I could see the TV screen! :whistle: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kj4kicks 154 #16 Posted May 27, 2008 Just need to convert the engine to Battery ignition and use a different rectifier and it should work just fine. That was one of my original plans for the other Electro too. Looking forward to see how "Jeffery" turns out! Sorry Karl, wrong Electro. This is the one that I had before. I think it has the same ignition as the 120, but now I have to go check again..... Attached Image Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,162 #17 Posted May 27, 2008 I see a big-old battery ignition coil in the picture, Eldon.... You're safe! :WRS: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,882 #18 Posted May 27, 2008 Yep, I see it too it must have been converted already. Here's the post for the charging system if it is still valid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kj4kicks 154 #19 Posted May 27, 2008 Ok, I'll do some looking when I get home. Wouldn't want to have the wrong rectum fryer, since it's not a nut roaster. geez..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KyBlue 655 #20 Posted May 28, 2008 Thats a heckuva pile of parts Cant wait to see the restoration process Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kj4kicks 154 #21 Posted May 28, 2008 Finally got a chance to get more pics. Here's the rod with the questionable mark on it: All of the metal got dropped off at the blaster's today. It should be done when I get back from NAMA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,882 #22 Posted May 28, 2008 Those are some seriously big pictures! How is the crank? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kj4kicks 154 #23 Posted May 28, 2008 Sorry, still figuring out the new camera I will resize the pics. Crank is not bad, might be able to just polish it. Need to mic it. EDIT : Pics resized.... oooooops Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kj4kicks 154 #24 Posted May 29, 2008 How is the crank? Still installed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
