woody
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- Joined
- Sep 20, 2010
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- Location
- Central Alabama
- Tractor
- Kubota B26, Kubota ZG222, Kubota L45, 1980 Ford 1700
It is way stronger and yes a little paint always makes things look better.
Just found out last night my Dad is coming up for a visit about the middle of December, I hope to have the tractor usable by then.
I have the rear tires at the tire shop so I am waiting on them and when I get them on I'll be putting it on the lift and changing all the fluids. It will be ready for him to ride if he can get on it he is 84 years young and not as good as he once was.So, what is your list?
What's done?
What's left to do?
Got the rear tires on and in the shop for the fluid change.
You are correct and I thought about it but didn't do it, I didn't take off but one tire had to let the tire shop do the other and I had to leave it with them so I could have painted them but didn't just being lazy I guess.This is closing the barn door after the horse is out, but you should have painted the wheels before the new tires went on. Project is coming along nicely though.
Yes the rim did good I was a bit surprised and my 22 year old grandson and my FIL both said I couldn't get back usable, I quickly remembered how hard it is to use a big hammer and hit something precisely where you need to.That’s looking good. Getting some new treads and straightening the hood made a big difference. Did the rims straighten out enough to not need the tubes?
That’s a nice shop too. I’m in my 50s now and have finally come to the realization that I don’t like crawling around on the ground anymore. I wish had went a couple feet higher on my barn when we built it 16 years ago. I have a ceiling at 10’ that really limits my ability to get a lift that could accommodate anything taller than a car.
Okay got the oil and transmission fluid and filters done, Dad had said the 3 point lift was slow and didn't work right but it all seams fine after the new fluid and filter. the fluids did not look bad or smell burnt but the two low points on the rear were like a big fat worm coming out but only for a second. The PTO handle was broken off so I removed the collar and welded the handle back on then replaced it back on the tractor and it now works good, a little hard getting the PTO in gear but hoping it will get better with use. I ask Dad why he had vice grips on there instead of fixing it and he said he tried but could not get the roll pin out, three punches and two drill bits later I understand but now it works. I let my grandson ride it around for about 15 minutes he was grinning from ear to ear.