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Old 11-10-2015, 10:34 PM   #16
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That's a good way to save money from needing to get your eyebrows waxed LOL. The Midwest appears to have been having a pretty warm autumn so far. I hope it continues, but my guess is the big storm in Denver is heading that way. Don't put your heater away LOL
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Old 11-25-2015, 07:52 PM   #17
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Got some stuff done today on the little tractor.

Amongst the walnut shells, mud dauber nests, cob webs, and dried up crud, I found an engine. Hood and deck are off. The deck is going to need some serious sheet metal work and lotsa welding. The short block is in the process of being pulled. Carb and cylinder head, along with some other bits, went through the ultra sonic cleaner. I had to cut the belts off and found all the idler and tension pulleys rusted solid.

Found the fuel tank to be beyond my willingness to repair, so ordered a brand spanking new one. Also ordered a gasket kit for the engine and a rebuild kit for the carb.

The little bugger is a lot older than I thought. 1968/9 and the engine already had the Briggs & Stratton electronic ignition upgrade. Toro spec'd it.

I stopped at pulling the engine because I need a puller to pull the drive pulley from the shaft. All my pullers are in my box at the shop. So a trip was needed to our favorite store, Harbor Freight, for some new pullers. (how many times were variations of the word 'pull' used in this paragraph?)

Probably will have the engine off and in the back of the pick up before it's turkey time.
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Old 11-26-2015, 01:25 AM   #18
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Pictures man!
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Old 11-26-2015, 04:43 PM   #19
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Pictures man!
You asked for it.

Where I left off yesterday.


The boogered deck.


Looking down the fuel tank. There is a good 30mm of dried out fuel in it.


Bottom of the tank starting to separate.


I flipped it up on the backside to work on the underside. Every one of the pulleys are frozen. There are two 6200 series bearings under the big red pulley. Every thing else is a bronze bushing. Tie rod has been broken and repaired in the past. Bent now. Will probably fab a new one.


After yanking the front axle, I lowered the frame on my cycle jack so I can move it around the garage.


Gonna pull the rear axle/diff and trans tomorrow. So far, the parts list has grown from the fuel tank and gasket kits to include three belts, new springs, two 6200 series bearings, tires, bushings as needed, Drive chain and probably a new seat. This little beast was only made for two years so most, if not all, model specific parts are unavailable. And I haven't even looked at the deck yet.

A bit more research done before I hit the turkey puts this as a definite 1968, model number 57051. The 1969 Toro 910 had electric start. Still trying to locate a downloadable manual for it but did find parts lists on a couple of mower parts websites.

So, there you have it.
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Old 11-26-2015, 08:50 PM   #20
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An electric start transplant would be so nice! I was working on a Cadet 75 as a tow vehicle for Son of Weldangrind's middle school Jr. dragster team, when I came upon a Cadet 85. I moved on to the 85 simply because it had electric start.

I had the luxury of being able to ditch the deck, since it was going to have pavement duty only. I bought new sprockets from Princess Auto and re-geared it to tow a little faster, but in retrospect not nearly high enough.
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Old 11-27-2015, 08:33 AM   #21
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From past experience, this little bugger was always a one pull and go. And the starter handle is mounted on the dash in front of the operator. And since this is for Mrs. C, the less to go wrong, the better.

I have plans of yanking the the rear axle and tranny today, but it is a really raw day. May point my efforts elsewhere.
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Old 11-28-2015, 06:03 PM   #22
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May point my efforts elsewhere.
Did just that, parked my backside in the recliner yesterday and vegetated. Hey, I'm on vacation.

Got nothing done today, either. Went roller skating instead and managed to screw up my back in only one lap. 'Walked it off' by going back out on the rink. Managed about fifteen laps before tangling up my feet and went down in a face plant. At least this time I was wearing my wrist guards, not like a year ago. Only managed some 'rink rash' on one elbow and a jarring reminder that I boogered up my back.

Now, again firmly parked in my recliner with a heating pad and some ibuprofen. Considering getting myself a finger or two of some good single malt, just for medicinal purposes. But that would require standing up.
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Old 11-28-2015, 08:19 PM   #23
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And since this is for Mrs. C, the less to go wrong, the better.

I have plans of yanking the the rear axle and tranny today, but it is a really raw day. May point my efforts elsewhere.
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Do you have a dining room?
Yes. I also would like to live a long and mostly pain free life.
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Old 11-29-2015, 12:43 AM   #25
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Yes. I also would like to live a long and mostly pain free life.
You said it's for Mrs. C.

You can also point out that if she REALLY cared for you, she'd want you to be warm & comfy.


 
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Considering getting myself a finger or two of some good single malt, just for medicinal purposes. But that would require standing up.
No scotch assistant?
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You said it's for Mrs. C.

You can also point out that if she REALLY cared for you, she'd want you to be warm & comfy.
Can't use that one as I do have a heater in the garage. Besides, we have an agreement. HER car does not park in MY garage. MY projects do not end up in HER house.
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Bit of an update. Just waiting on parts. Gasket and carb kits arrived. Still waiting on the 6203 2rs bearings(or is it 6302?). Found I can get new tires through Tractor Supply pretty reasonably. Took the frame to the shop to clean it with our heated pressure washer. Also ran the short block through the parts washer. It was gross.

Probably will do the engine over the weekend, then off to Puerto Rico for work. I know, I know. It's a dirty thankless job but someone has to do it. They had to twist my arm. I had to help, though.
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I'm sure it is much warmer in Puerto Rico than Wisconsin.
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