Lifan powered sears tractor. Sorta UTV like. - Page 6

Weldangrind · 03-12-2013, 10:53 AM

Function over form. Unless it's an 8N. If you get ahold of an 8N, be sure to polish the fenders.

katoranger · 03-12-2013, 11:19 AM

I think that this tractor will only be used for garden duty now. I would like to get the other one running too so that I have the disc on one and the plow on the other.

katoranger · 03-14-2013, 09:32 AM

I picked up the battery cables and the hitch clips last night. Oriellys did not have any 1/4" key stock.

If I can find some key stock I should be able to drive it again tonight.

Weldangrind · 03-14-2013, 10:34 AM

You might get lucky and find key stock at the local Hardware store. I think that Rona carries it, which is sort of our version of Lowes.

katoranger · 03-14-2013, 02:07 PM

I stopped at the builders supply in town and they had a piece. Also got some gate hinges for the playyard I am making.

Tonight I may be able to get some more done.

katoranger · 03-14-2013, 10:03 PM

Got the new battery cables on and the solenoid wired with a push button.

Pulley installed.

Top link made.

I can work after dark now. It was 78 outside today.

The mess.

Plow on.

My homemade toplink. All recycled bits. No money spent. :wink:

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The free engine.
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e166/katoranger/506_zps022bcef6.jpg[/IMG]

And the final test.

I didn't plow long. It was dark and I have a straight pipe for an exhaust. Nice glow when under load.

Also the ground is still damp and the dirt was sticking on the plow. Will try again tomorrow.

Weldangrind · 03-15-2013, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by katoranger

Plow on.

Indeed. Plow on, brother.

FastDoc · 03-15-2013, 12:31 PM

You are obviously very much enjoying your shop! :P

katoranger · 03-15-2013, 12:58 PM

I am enjoying the shop. Need to move the coop out so that we have some more room.

FastDoc · 03-15-2013, 01:27 PM

I remain blessed with a big garage but of all the things I miss most about my old house the 5 car garage is what I miss the most.

katoranger · 03-15-2013, 10:03 PM

I got the choke lever repaired with some new kohler parts and know the carb is back together. It will start on its own now.

Attached a muffler from a john deere. Let me know if you can figure out what I used for a muffler clamp.

Then I put it to work.
Oh, I ha
d to make burgers and dogs tonight.

Ground was still too wet.

The muffler clamp.

Have the starter button on the side and the choke lever is ziptied down by the pulley.

So to recap. Tractor from scrap pile, free engine, battery from a parted out van, gas tank from some other mower that is bungeed on.

The 3 point I got for free, seat from the other sears tractor, homemade top link from scrap found on road.

Had to buy a used steering wheel, new battery cables, choke parts, and the engine pulley. Also new front tires.

I used the disc tonight too.

Weldangrind · 03-15-2013, 10:07 PM

You're forgetting the keystock. Had to set you back at least a couple of bucks.

Love the clamp.

katoranger · 03-15-2013, 10:12 PM

Yep. I think it was $2 for a foot of it. I also got some new hitch clips.

FastDoc · 03-15-2013, 10:38 PM

You'll get your money out of it.

Looks like a handlebar clamp for an add on rear view mirror.

Weldangrind · 03-15-2013, 10:41 PM

Or a bicycle seatpost.

03-12-2013, 10:53 AM	#76
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Function over form. Unless it's an 8N. If you get ahold of an 8N, be sure to polish the fenders. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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03-12-2013, 11:19 AM	#77
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I think that this tractor will only be used for garden duty now. I would like to get the other one running too so that I have the disc on one and the plow on the other. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-14-2013, 09:32 AM	#78
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I picked up the battery cables and the hitch clips last night. Oriellys did not have any 1/4" key stock. If I can find some key stock I should be able to drive it again tonight. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-14-2013, 10:34 AM	#79
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	You might get lucky and find key stock at the local Hardware store. I think that Rona carries it, which is sort of our version of Lowes. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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03-14-2013, 02:07 PM	#80
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I stopped at the builders supply in town and they had a piece. Also got some gate hinges for the playyard I am making. Tonight I may be able to get some more done. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-14-2013, 10:03 PM	#81
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Got the new battery cables on and the solenoid wired with a push button. Pulley installed. Top link made. I can work after dark now. It was 78 outside today. The mess. Plow on. My homemade toplink. All recycled bits. No money spent. :wink: [IMG] The free engine. http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e166/katoranger/506_zps022bcef6.jpg[/IMG] And the final test. I didn't plow long. It was dark and I have a straight pipe for an exhaust. Nice glow when under load. Also the ground is still damp and the dirt was sticking on the plow. Will try again tomorrow. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-15-2013, 12:31 PM	#83
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	You are obviously very much enjoying your shop! :P __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-15-2013, 12:58 PM	#84
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I am enjoying the shop. Need to move the coop out so that we have some more room. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-15-2013, 01:27 PM	#85
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I remain blessed with a big garage but of all the things I miss most about my old house the 5 car garage is what I miss the most. __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-15-2013, 10:03 PM	#86
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I got the choke lever repaired with some new kohler parts and know the carb is back together. It will start on its own now. Attached a muffler from a john deere. Let me know if you can figure out what I used for a muffler clamp. Then I put it to work. Oh, I ha d to make burgers and dogs tonight. Ground was still too wet. The muffler clamp. Have the starter button on the side and the choke lever is ziptied down by the pulley. So to recap. Tractor from scrap pile, free engine, battery from a parted out van, gas tank from some other mower that is bungeed on. The 3 point I got for free, seat from the other sears tractor, homemade top link from scrap found on road. Had to buy a used steering wheel, new battery cables, choke parts, and the engine pulley. Also new front tires. I used the disc tonight too. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-15-2013, 10:07 PM	#87
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	You're forgetting the keystock. Had to set you back at least a couple of bucks. Love the clamp. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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03-15-2013, 10:12 PM	#88
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Yep. I think it was $2 for a foot of it. I also got some new hitch clips. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-15-2013, 10:38 PM	#89
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	You'll get your money out of it. Looks like a handlebar clamp for an add on rear view mirror. __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-15-2013, 10:41 PM	#90
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Or a bicycle seatpost. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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