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HunterdonNJ

:hide: Great job! looking fine and very close to making noise :scratchead:

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whfan74

:hide: That is one fine looking restore. Can't wait to see her all done! :scratchead:

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KyBlue

Good Job

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Brian1045

Looking really good Jon, Being used to the older WH's there are more aggravating parts on the newer ones to restore. <_<

Nice job regardless! :scratchead:

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bell

Thanks fellas!

Good news!!! GOOD NEWS!!!

I cleaned and rebuilt the carburetor, ran new fuel lines, hooked up the rest of the wiring, etc... today. She started RIGHT up!!! And, with a minor adjustment of the carb, it runs like a CLOCK! :scratchead:

I do have a few questions though...

I don't know much at all about the charging systems that don't involve a starter/ generator... I do know that the 314 has the non-regulated 3A charging system with a seperate lighting coil.

The volt meter NEVER moves from the lowest reading... Should it come up to 12 volts when the key is turned on, or only when the engine is running?

What could be the problem and how do I diagnose/ fix it?

The lighting coil is fine, I hooked a temporary light to it and it works as it should.

Any and all input is GREATLY appreciated. JB

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bell

The end is near...

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Re-banditizing the bandit... lol

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Going back together...

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After the paint cures for a couple days, I'll put the rest of this stuff on.

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whfan74

You do great work! :scratchead:

If you get bored this winter I have a couple that need to be done. :ychain:

You need to make sure to take a picture of the individual's face when he comes and picks it up. Priceless indeed!

Oh btw.......how do you find time to get all of that done with all of the Horse trading you have been doing???? :hide:

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jpmcleod

I must say, you are doing one heck of a job on the restore. I have a 312-8 that I am working on but it is not going back stock. The hood and fenderpans are really in bad shape and I am customizing it a little. I have a C120 and a Bronco 14 restored back to original but this one will be a little different. I have a hood from another early model WH (don't know what year) and a set of round fenders from a old sears Suburban. The round fenders bolted right to the gas tank and fender pan brackets by drilling three holes in each side. No cutting or welding. The round fenders just make it look like a "real" miniture tractor.

I like the silver touchyou did. I had planned on putting a little silver touch to mine and you have inspired me to do it. The person you are doing the restore for is a lucky guy to have someone like you give his tractor that much detail. Keep the photo's comming and when I finish mine, I will try to post some photo's on this site from home.

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bitten

You better hurry up, I know you want to start to play with your RJ.

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bell

Thanks for the kind words fellas!

I AM ready to play with the RJ!!!! :)

I've been working my AZZ off for the past week or so, trying to get it done. Steph put the decals on a little bit ago. :notworthy: DAMN, she's good! :WRS:

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All that's left is to put the hitches on (clevis, standard and dozer/tiller hitch) and give it a good going over... (check all bolts, etc.)

Then, I'll be wire brushing/ sanding the deck and the dozer blade... and painting them and it'll be DONE! :thumbs:

I'll try to get it outside tomorrow for some better pics.

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bell

Quite a difference, huh?

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can whlvr

NICE JOB your freind is very lucky to get a buitiful machine like this :notworthy:

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WHC-125

Great Job Jon! Glad to see your wife stepping in and taking over :notworthy:

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chamjack

Now you can get to work on that 312-8 you picked up today :thumbs: Your friend is going to be very happy with his tractor :notworthy:

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MikesRJ

Has your friend seen it before that picture was taken? If not, bring a camera!

The face he'll make will fall into the category of "Priceless".

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tranders

Looks great. :notworthy:

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bell

Yes, unfortunately he came and looked at it Friday... and he has a link to this thread. I wish I would have made him wait... covered it up with a sheet and unvieled it to him. That would have been COOL!

He seems to be thrilled about it though! :notworthy:

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bell

I took it on the first drive it's been on in YEARS... Everything is good! I need to put the dozer/tiller hitch on still and the throttle knob and that's it! (other than the deck and dozer repaint)

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EDIT: cropped first pic

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bustedglass

All I can say is :notworthy:WOW :thumbs: . Great job. Your friend is one lucky SOB !!!!!

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bell

Almost forgot to end this story....

It is DONE!!!! And GONE!!!! :notworthy:

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whfan74

Jon,

That is simply beautiful! Your co-worker probably couldn't believe his eyes when that pulled in to his driveway. What a great gesture and another tractor that is going to live for a long, long time. I bet it won't sit outside anymore! :thumbs:

Thanks for sharing the progress from start to finish! :notworthy:

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rickv1957

Jon,very nice resto job on that 314,just starting a 702,Rick :notworthy:

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captjake

That tractor looks great, but the deck? Did we forget something? :notworthy:

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bell

:notworthy: :thumbs:

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MikesRJ

That can't be the end of the story! What was you coworkers reaction when you presented him with the restored machine?

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