boovuc 1,090 #1 Posted July 5, 2013 I recently picked up a throw away 312-Auto for the cost of hauling it away. Was told the motor was good so I drug it to the trailer and drug it into the garage. After making sure I wouldn't fry a coil from my 857, I had the 857 donate it's gas tank and filter to the 312 and fired it up. I have a video but it's too large a file to post. The good news is it fired right up after priming with no smoke at the start or during the run. Sounds good too. The best things in life really are free! I'll have a few items from this tractor besides the motor to keep in a box. The hood and pan will be made "available". 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,976 #2 Posted July 5, 2013 Thats a darn good score!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,210 #3 Posted July 5, 2013 If you find anymore to them freebies...let me know, will ya? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesBe1 84 #4 Posted July 6, 2013 Nice find. Did it actually come with that chrome air cleaner? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fordiesel69 271 #5 Posted July 6, 2013 That is awsome. Is the tranny missing the pump? Either way, I think that tractor is work re-decaling and keeping as is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boovuc 1,090 #6 Posted July 6, 2013 Thanks Guys, I don't usually have this good of luck! The air cleaner and the muffler are/were both chromed on the 312-Auto. (That air cleaner had some "Never-Dull" applied just for sh*# and giggles). It really cleaned up nice! The muffler....not so clean! It also had a slider seat with it but I'm not sure that was OEM. It was missing the Eaton 700 pump and the coil when I walked out to it. (In a lean to shed). Since I didn't have the correct coil and no way to hang it, I electrical taped it to a board and bridged it from the edge of the battery tray to the top of the starter. Then pulled the 857 beside the 312 and disconnected the line after the fuel filter from the 857 to the K301's fuel pump. Had to short all the safety switches but it fired with a quick shot of ether so I knew a had spark. (Yes I know not to use ether)! :<) At least a few things will be saved from this abused puppy! I have the hood promised out and keeping electrical components. If anyone wants what is left, I'm in Central PA between State College and Williamsport. Otherwise, what isn't taken will be for the bone yard. I have no room for skeletons unfortunately. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
