Ford 1210 tear down and repair

[sidecarist]

Thank you, I searched the internet for Information about rebuilding this tractor and didn't find much. Hopefully this will help someone in the future.

It's also therapeutic for me as I have bad ptsd from multiple combat deployments to Iraq, and Afghanistan. It keeps my mind occupied and less focused on the war.

Thank YOU for your service! I'm glad you've found something that helps you. I wish more of our Veterans could do the same.

Keep it up! Thanks again.

 

[Asymair95]

Been busy splitting wood, but today was back on the 1210.

Installed the front axle and steering pushrod. Had to add several more shims to the axle to stop the side to side play. There was a few inches before, now there is none after the shims and new bushings.



Got two coats of clear sprayed on the hood and frame. Painting is officially done!





Will wait for the paint to dry for a few more days before putting her back together.

 

[City Farmer]

Great job on the restoration. Everything is looking great.

 

[showcattle]

We have an old Ford 1100 that I'd love to do this to. Great write up and pics.

 

[Asymair95]

Temp installed the tires today to get her in the garage. I think last night was the last night she will ever spend outside. From here on out it will be garage kept.

 

[Asymair95]

Had a marathon last night after I put the kids to bed.

Filled the hydro and engine oil. Used my harbor freight transfer pump for awhile, but then used a funnel as it was taking too long. Also filled the hyd spin on filter and suction filter.

 

[Asymair95]

Got a few of the small bits put on. Was missing a foot pad, so needed a new one.





The electrical harness going in.





I was happy I tagged all the connectors.

 

[Asymair95]

I was able to find a British pipe thread T fitting so I could run an oil pressure line off of the original sending unit tap.



The auxiliary gauge cluster installed. Don't think it will be in the way down here. I really wanted to use a hole saw to install them in the dash for a more factory look. Not much room up there though.





The cooling system coming back together.

 

[Asymair95]

The starter installed with a dedicated ground cable. I was having slow cranking issues, so trying to fix that.

 

[sld]

Cant wait to see you post you started it up and ran it!