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Bamafan 05-08-2017 12:27 PM

Thanks Tim. I used gray primer. Then wet sanded. Then came back with 3 coats of paint reduced with Limco medium reducer, and Limco medium hardner. I sprayed really smooth. even with my cheap HF spray gun.

olds45512 05-08-2017 12:54 PM

With yellow paint over top of gray primer if there are spots where you didn't get enough paint they will look green, I highly recommend you check the parts over outside in the sun before you assemble and it's to late to fix. When I did my 108 I used gray primer and I had 5 coats of yellow on before I was satisfied that I wouldn't have any light spots, I have a special light I use when I'm painting that simulates sunlight so I can check it as I go. This post is not intend to criticize but to be informative so I hope you're​ not offended, I just know it will be much easier to solve the issue now if there is one than it would be later.

Bamafan 05-08-2017 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by olds45512 (Post 419651)
This post is not intend to criticize but to be informative so I hope you're​ not offended, I just know it will be much easier to solve the issue now if there is one than it would be later.

Tim I'm not offended at all, that's why I joined OCC to get the best advice I can get about working on these little tractors.
I painted the yellow outside in the sunlight. The first 2 coats were off colored a little bit, but after the 3rd coat it looked really good.

Bamafan 07-26-2017 04:46 PM

Up date on 129
 
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Been awhile since an update, I finely got the 129 finished. Its been a slow go but I'm really pleased with it. Engine runs super good, with new rings, honed the cylinder, lapped the valves and seats, gaskets, carb cleaning and kit, repaired valve breather, New PTO brake pad, S/G repair, New front wheel bearings, New turf tires, I got the hydro leaks repaired, cork gasket and relief valves rebuilt. New real wheel seals, new brakes. Did the steering upgrade, "sure steers better", (wish I had did it on the 1450 when I had it tore down, but I plan on that this winter).
All and all it has been a fun project and something to keep an ole fart busy and out of the wifes way.

One day many years from now I hope my grandson will look at it and swell with pride knowing I did it for him.

Few pics showing the process.

Getting ready to set the rear end.

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Rear end and Engine set and bolted in.
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Tower mounted and wiring installed, Fuel tank, muffler, and s/g mounted. At this point I was getting excited to see if it would start and run. So I put a fuel line on and hooked up the battery. It turned over 4 times and fired off. and ran like a new one. I was pretty tickled at this point.

Bamafan 07-26-2017 05:00 PM

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Here are a few more pics of the process.
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And Here she is, ready to set and look at till grandson is big enough to handle her.
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rapshee 07-26-2017 05:56 PM

That looks great! Well done.

Alvy 07-26-2017 06:32 PM

Yes great job Larry. Did you refurb the dash tin or buy a new one?

IHinIN 07-26-2017 06:56 PM

Well done Larry. It turned out great.

Bamafan 07-26-2017 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Alvy (Post 428698)
Yes great job Larry. Did you refurb the dash tin or buy a new one?

Its the dash decal that was in the set from maple hunter decals.

DeltaCub 07-26-2017 09:22 PM

Very nice job! :beerchug:


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