1988, WH252-H

[WH252-H 4]

A few months back a friend gave me this tractor. It had been sitting in a damp pole barn with a gravel floor for about 2 years. The body of the tractor has spot rusting and the paint is to far gone to polish it up. The engine would turn over but would not start and the deck was in bad condition. I have restored /repaired many decks. Using the old 10 point scale (10 being best) this was a 3.5. I think most of the rust came from sitting in that damp building, RUST was plentiful! Every piece of the deck was disassembled, new parts added where needed, everything that could be blasted, was blasted then primed and painted. The deck had surgery. Three sections were cut out and patched, several spots were fill welded and several stress cracks were cut then welded.

I used Rustoleum Clean Metal primer but I'm not sure I would use it again. It was impossible to sand. After four days it still felt like it had not cured and would gum up the paper in a few minutes. Overall, Rustoleum performed well and I learned along the way.

[AMC RULES 37,251]

WOW! Your determination certainly paid off.

Outstanding results right there.

:text-coolphotos:

[WH252-H 4]

Thanks

I don't think I have that determination for the entire tractor but I'll try! Headed out there now!

[bowtiebutler956 650]

Looking Good!!

Matt :flags-texas:

[massey 119]

Nice job there. :handgestures-thumbupright:

[WH252-H 4]

This has a Kawasaki engine. I had always heard how smooooth they are but this one vibrates at about half speed. I might remove the flywheel to see if some magnets are loose. About a third of one fan blade is broken off. Do any of you think that could be the problem?

[bowtiebutler956 650]

This has a Kawasaki engine. I had always heard how smooooth they are but this one vibrates at about half speed. I might remove the flywheel to see if some magnets are loose. About a third of one fan blade is broken off. Do any of you think that could be the problem?

No that should not be a problem if its just one blade. I've had several kawasaki engines over the years, and they are great engines, especially the FC420V. I think thats the No. anyway. Last forever!

Matt :flags-texas:

[WH252-H 4]

A few pics of the tractor while preparing it for paint.

The hood hanging, ready for primer.

[WH252-H 4]

a few more pics

I'm waiting for decals and a few last minute details and she'll be ready.

[Foozerush 40]

Nice job.... Looks real good....

[Jake Kuhn 1,581]

Looking really good! By the way I like the cub in the background. jake

[WH252-H 4]

I'd like to restore that Cub but it's really in nice condition now. I need to buff it out to make her shine.

[WH252-H 4]

I believe these are the final photo's! I have to sell it now which sucks but I just don't have the space. I have to clean house!

I still have the original seat but I just could not get the sun backed look out of it. Here are a few more.

[WH252-H 4]

Just want to say thanks to all of you that helped me out. Also, "REDO YOUR HORSE" sent some great decals and told me how to install them the correct way. I think they turned out great!!

Couldn't have done it without the support and knowledge of the forum members!!!!

THANKS!!!!!!

[WH252-H 4]

I have to say this is the best mowing mower that I've ever had and I've had many!